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in June 2026
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl
Boston
Tuesday, June 2-4, 2026
The annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl returns to the Seaport for the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival, serving up ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet from some of the nation's leading ice cream companies. Website
6th Annual Road of Rainbow
Boston Common — FREE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2026 will mark the 6th annual running of Boston Theater Company's Road of Rainbows - the first athletic event of its kind in Massachusetts, where gender has no bounds. Website
Boston Music Project Annual Block Party
Boston — FREE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Join the Boston Music Project for the annual BMP Block Party at the Rowes Wharf Plaza on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Website
International Day of Play
Boston — FREE
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Join the City of Boston and friends to celebrate and experience the power of play! The day will be filled with sports, biking, board games, bubbles, face painting, arts and crafts, dance, music, and many more fun, powerful play opportunities. Website
Bunker Hill Block Party
Charlestown — FREE
Saturday, June 13, 2026
The Bunker Hill Day Block Party returns to Charlestown, featuring music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. Website
Greater Lowell PRIDE
DCR Lowell Heritage State Park, Lowell — FREE
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Greater Lowell PRIDE is back with a parade and festival featuring kid-friendly activities, music, food, and more. Website
Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm
Amesbury — Festival entrance is free
June 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 2026
Celebrate all things strawberries! Enjoy free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food truck, homemade strawberries treats and PYO strawberries. Website
Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Cambridge — FREE
June 14, 2026
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. Website
Juneteenth Carnival
Florida Ruffin Ridley School, 345 Harvard Street, Brookline FREE
Friday, June 19, 2026
Celebrate freedom and unity with good vibes, music, and fun at the Juneteenth Carnival: One Freedom, Many Flags! Website
Boston Pizza Festival
City Hall Plaza
June 19-20, 2026
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. Website
Frog Pond Spray Fountain 2026 Opening Day Celebration
Boston — FREE
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Tuesday, June 23. The day will include a fun and exciting celebration at 11 a.m. followed by the opening of the spray pool. Website