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Best Things to Do for Kids
in Boston in July 2026
Boston Harborfest & Fireworks
Boston — FREE
July 2-4, 2026
With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live entertainment, and more. Website
Marblehead Model Boat Building and Regatta
Marblehead
July 3, 2026
This popular event begins with a workshop where children construct and design a model sailboat at the Lee Mansion Gardens, and then sail it at Redd’s Pond competing against all the other boats! Family team participation is encouraged. Website
Boston Pops July 4th Concert & Fireworks
Boston — FREE
July 4, 2026
Guest performers rock the Esplanade with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops. The 2026 event will feature a drone show, followed by an unparalleled fireworks display to the 1812 Overture. Website
Berkshires Arts Festival
Great Barrington
July 3-5, 2026
The Berkshire Arts Festival will celebrate its 26th year with over 185 artists, workshops, food, puppet shows, and more. Website
Marblehead Children's Festival
Marblehead — FREE
July 4, 2026
A fun-filled program of arts and activities designed especially for children aged ten years and younger! All activities are free of charge, providing an excellent opportunity for young children to explore their creativity and engage in interactive fun. Website
Free Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum
Acton — FREE
July 10, 2026
Local businesses will be at the Discovery Museum to offer immersive nature-based activities throughout the campus, including Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Log and Rock Flipping, and more. Website
Do Good Fest 2026
Montpelier, VT — FREE
July 11, 2026
The Do Good Fest is a day of family-friendly fun with live music, food, and more–all to benefit Vermont charities. Local organizations will have games, raffles, and crafts to raise money, spread awareness, and build stronger community bonds. Website
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
Revere — FREE
July 17-19, 2026
The largest Sand Sculpting Festival on the East Coast is back and celebrating arrival of the world's biggest tournament coming to the USA . The festival features include an interactive Kids’ Zone & Learning Center, a beachside food pavilion, and a fireworks extravaganza on Saturday night. Website
Artbeat 2026
Somerville — FREE
July 18, 2026
In honor of the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary, this year’s ArtBeat theme will be REVolution. ArtBeat has reached its 40th year and features an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, food, performance, and interactive activities. Website
Blueberry & Flower Festival at Cider Hill Farm
Amesbury — FREE
July 18-26, 2026
Calling all blueberry and flower lovers! Enjoy live music, hard cider, family-friendly activities, hayrides, blueberry goods, cut-your-own bouquets and pick-your-own blueberries. Website
Shakespeare on the Common
Boston — FREE
July 22 - August 9, 2026
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company returns to Boston Common with A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performances take place every night (excluding Mondays). Website
Ossippee Valley Music Festival
South Hiram, ME
July 23-26, 2026
Ossipee Valley is a music festival in Maine. The festival features four stages, food trucks, craft beer, yoga, barn dances, workshops, kids activities, craft vendors and camping. It is dreamily situated on the banks of the Ossipee river, amongst tall pines and goat barns, in southern Maine. Website
Lowell Folk Festival
Lowell— FREE
July 24-26, 2026
Lowell celebrates its 38th Folk Festival with three days of musicians, food vendors, and artisans celebrating folk culture from around the globe. Website
Cambridge Jazz Festival
Cambridge — FREE
July 25-26, 2026
Join the Cambridge Jazz Foundation for a free outdoor music festival. The 11th Cambridge Jazz Festival includes live performances, food vendors, a beer garden, a marketplace, and more! Website
Yankee Homecoming in Newburyport
Newburyport — FREE
July 25 - August 2, 2026
Head to Newburyport for the annual celebration of Yankee Homecoming. This week-long celebration features a parade, fireworks, live music, and vendors. Events include a cornhole tournament, a road rally, and an exhibition of artwork from all over New England. Website