Summer Festivals and Fairs in Boston for Families

Summer Festivals and Fairs in Boston for Kids

Best Summer Festivals and Fairs in Boston 2025

Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Cambridge — FREE
June 8, 2025
Stunningly decorated boats race down the Charles River all day long, while arts and crafts, Asian food vendors, and Asian cultural performances line the riverbank. Visit the website here.

Boston Pride For The People
Boston — FREE
June 14, 2025
The Boston Pride For The People 2025 celebration will include a parade, a festival, and more! Visit the website here.

Boston Pizza Festival
City Hall Plaza
June 21-22, 2025
Interested in "all-you-can-eat" pizza, sampling, live entertainment, games, and more? Vendors from all over will be serving up Gluten-Free, Vegan, Neapolitan, Sicilian, New York Style, and much more at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Visit the website here.

Harborfest
Boston — FREE
July 2-4 , 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Fisherman's Feast
Boston — FREE
August 14-17, 2025
This annual event began in Boston in 1910 and is based on a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Sciacca, Sicily. Visit the website here.

15th Annual African Festival of Boston
Cambridge — FREE
August 10-17, 2025
Explore "The biggest African Festival of New England" featuring African music, drum call parade, African-style face painting, health & wellness, children & family pavilion and a day of Afro-fashion show through performances by local and internationally known African artists. Visit the website here.

St. Anthony's Feast
North End — FREE
August 28-31, 2025
Celebrate with the North End as they honor patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment, and of course, an abundance of great Italian and American food. Visit the website here.

Best Summer Festivals and Fairs near Boston 2025

2025 Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm
Amesbury
June 14 & 15, 2025
Celebrate all things strawberries! Enjoy free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food truck, homemade strawberries treats and PYO strawberries. Visit the website here.

56th Annual Topsfield Strawberry Festival
Topsfield — FREE
June 15, 2025
The second Saturday in June marks the beginning of summer with the Topsfield Historical Society’s Annual Strawberry Festival where bowls and bowls of fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and piles of shortcakes are prepared and served up. Visit the website here.

Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival
Bridgewater — FREE
July 4, 2025
At this festival, the whole family can enjoy art, live music, dance, yummy food, children's activities (like face painting), train rides, sand art, and more. Visit the website here.

2025 Berkshires Arts Festival
Great Barrington
July 4-6, 2025
The Berkshire Arts Festival will celebrate its 25th year with over 175 artists, workshops, food, puppet shows, and more. Visit the website here.

Artbeat 2025
Somerville — FREE
July 19, 2025
The theme of this year’s ArtBeat Festival is FREEZE, exploring all the ways the word can be interpreted. There will be craft, community, and food vendors, as well as live music and a dance showcase. Visit the website here.

Blueberry & Flower Festival at Cider Hill Farm
Amesbury
July 19 & 20, 26 & 27, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Lowell Folk Festival
Lowell — FREE
July 25-27, 2025
Lowell celebrates its 38th Folk Festival with three days of musicians, food vendors, and artisans celebrating folk culture from around the globe. Visit the website here.

Yankee Homecoming in Newburyport
Newburyport — FREE
July 26 - August 3, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Beverly Homecoming
Beverly — FREE
August 5-10, 2025
The 60th annual Beverly Homecoming celebration features dozens of events over six fun-filled days. Enjoy classics like the LobsterFest, a fireworks display, concerts, and a movie night. Visit the website here.

Bolton Fair
Bolton
August 8-10, 2025
The carnival is rolling into Bolton. Spin and whirl on the rides, try your luck on a game, and indulge in some tasty carnival treats. 2025 marks the 142nd Bolton Fair. Visit the website here.

187th Marshfield Fair
Marshfield
August 15-24, 2025
The Marshfield Fair is a traditional American country fair begun in 1867 that features amusement rides, a midway, fair food, and farm and animal exhibits. Visit the website here.

Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Gloucester
August 16 & 17, 2025
Enjoy the gorgeous water views while shopping at the 44th annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival, featuring artists and craftsmen selling everything from jewelry to fine art to toys. Visit the website here.

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