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in March 2026
Spring Model Train Show
Bay State Model Railroad Museum, Roslindale
Saturday & Sunday, March 7-8, 2026
The Bay State Model Railroad Museum is hosting their spring model train show. See operating model trains and trolleys in scales O, HO and N. Website
Tufts Maple Boil Down
Somerville Community Growing Center — FREE
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Watch first-hand as sap collected from sugar maple trees on the Tufts Campus is boiled into syrup, and connect with others in the community. Website
St Patricks Day Shamrock Showdown
Murphy Skating Rink, Boston — FREE
Friday, March 13-14, 2026
It's a hockey tournament showdown between the NYPD & BFD. Plus, raffle baskets, 50/50, games, and scholarship applications are available. Website
15th Annual Irish Festival
Patriots Place, Foxborough — FREE
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Celebrate St. Patty's Day at Patriots Place with live music, Irish step dancing, and the Irish Shop pop-up store. Website
St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day Parade
West Broadway Boston — FREE
Sunday, March 15, 2026
The annual parade is back in South Boston, where it has been a tradition for more than 110 years. It includes marching bands, police and army contingents, costume spectacles, novelty vehicles, and a general "green" atmosphere. Website
Våffeldagen – Waffle Day 2026
Scandinavian Cultural Center, Newton
Saturday, March 21, 2026
During the weekly Kaffestugan the Scandinavian Cultural Center will celebrate the Swedish tradition of Våffeldagen with delicious waffles, a beloved treat in Sweden since the 1600s. Website
Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers Performance
Zeiterion Theater, New Bedford
Monday, March 23, 2026
The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers are a group of musicians, educators, and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod, Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, and Herring Pond in Bourne. Website
Northeast Sports Card Expo
Marriott Boston Quincy
Saturday - Sunday, March 28-29, 2026
The largest card show in New England returns to the Marriott Boston Quincy, this two-day event spans nearly 26,000 square feet and welcomes collectors of all kinds—from sports memorabilia and Pokémon to Funko and non-sports cards. Website
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
The Eric Carle Museum, Amherst
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Hungry for a good time? Join The Eric Carle Museum for Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA for art-making, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, films, and storytime. Guests can also meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar in our Great Hall for pictures and be part of a Wiggle Jiggle Dance Parade! Website