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Event Series Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners […]

Included with general daytime admission

Second Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Join us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum. Starting at […]

$75

Sudbury 250 Day – Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 10 AM to 3 PM

Sudbury Town Center Concord Road 322, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟯 𝗣𝗠 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 Detailed Schedule: https://sudbury.ma.us/sudbury250/2026/05/01/sudbury-250-day-saturday-may-16-2026/ Please come and enjoy Bring friends and family Open to all […]

Free

Harbor of Courage

Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven Fort Street 3, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for MA250: Harbor of Courage, commemorating the first naval engagement of the American Revolution and one of Massachusetts’ defining moments. Set on Fairhaven’s scenic waterfront, this event will […]

Free

Declaring Independence: Then & Now

First Parish of Sudbury Concord Road 327, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

Declaring Independence: Then and Now Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm First Parish of Sudbury | 327 Concord Road FREE ADMISSION (no registration required) The Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)—in partnership […]

Free

250th Anniversary of Captain James Mugford and the Battle of Shirley Gut

Deane Winthrop House Shirley Street 34, Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States

The Boston Tea Party Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host an America 250! commemoration on May 17, 2026, honoring Captain James Mugford and the Continental […]

250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade

Coletti-Magni Park Watertown Street 386-390, Newton, Massachusetts, United States

A New Date for Our Annual Parade Mark Sunday, May 17 on your calendars for the 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade. This year, we moved the date a week […]

Free
Event Series Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners […]

Included with general daytime admission

Emerson-Thoreau Amble

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Celebrate Emerson’s birthday and follow the footsteps of writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau! Enjoy the spring weather and learn about the friendship of two notable observers of […]

Event Series Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners […]

Included with general daytime admission

Revolutionary War Memorial Re-Dedication at Bicentennial Park

40 Central Street Andover, MA 01810 Central Street 40, Andover, Massachusetts, United States

This Memorial Day, the Town of Andover will host the Revolutionary War Memorial Re-Dedication at Bicentennial Park at 8:30 AM. The memorial lists the names of 22 Andover men who […]

Free
Event Series Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners […]

Included with general daytime admission
Event Series Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners […]

Included with general daytime admission
Event Series Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners […]

Included with general daytime admission

Colonial Faire

Ellsworth McAfee Park South Street 363, Northborough, MA, United States

Step back in time and celebrate Northborough’s revolutionary spirit at the Colonial Faire, hosted by the Northborough Revolution 250 Committee! Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10 AM–3 PM […]

Open House with Martin House Farm

Martin House Farm Stoney Hill Road 22, Swansea, Massachusetts, United States

The Colonial Dames of Massachusetts invite all to a sneak preview of the Martin House Farm, before its summer opening. Sometime between 1728 and 1734, John Martin’s son, John Martin […]

Free

Pedestals and Poetry

Robbins Library Massachusetts Avenue 700, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Poets will present their works inspired by artist Chris Frost’s "Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Everyday Defenders, 1775," an art installation that commemorates the 250 anniversary of the American Revolution […]

Free

“Patriot Pride” America 250!

Historic Bridge St. Cemetery Bridge Street 156, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

Join the community as the Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR celebrates the legacy of Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the historic Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton. What should you expect: Greetings […]

Free

250th Anniversary Flag Day Celebration

Woburn Common Common Street 10, Woburn, MA, United States

The City of Woburn will continue its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on Saturday, June 13, with a full day of events held in coordination with […]

Free

The Spirit of Brimfield – 250 Years of Freedom

Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery Main Street 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, in conjunction with Brimfield Old Home Day, our community will gather, and all are welcome to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary of our freedom and […]

Old Hill Burial Ground Walking Tour

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Tour Old Hill Burial Ground and learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery. Visit the final resting place of some of the most well-known figures from […]

$15 – $25

Bunker Hill Community Concert and Evening Monument Climb

Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square, Boston, MA, United States

The Bunker Hill Parade Committee will host the annual community concert on the Bunker Hill Monument Grounds. This year's event will feature the return of Jinty McGrath. The Bunker Hill […]

Revolution! A 250th Historical Cemetery Tour

Douglas Center Cemetery 21-25 Main St, Douglas, MA

Visit some of Douglas' Revolutionary War Patriots final resting places and hear thier stories. Special Ceremony by SAR Color Guard at 2pm-3pm. June 14, 2026 with tours at 10:30am, 12noon, […]

Revolution! A 250th Historic Cemetery Tour

Douglas Center Cemetery 21-25 Main St, Douglas, MA

Visit the final resting places of some of our Revolutionary Patriots, and hear their stories on a walking tour of Historic Douglas Center Cemetery opened in 1746. Tours are 10:30am, […]

Free – $10

Flag Sojourn 250 – FLAG DAY Ceremony at the Pier of MAYFLOWER II

Mayflower II at State Pier Water Street 75, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

The community is invited to the Flag Sojourn 250 ceremony on National Flag Day, Sunday, June 14th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Plimoth Patuxet is hosting the ceremony on the pier […]

5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering

Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago, their descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge […]

Free

Townsend Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

Townsend Common, 2 School St, Townsend, MA 01469 School Street 2, Townsend, Massachusetts, United States +1 more

Townsend has always been a community that honors its past while looking toward the future, and now we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate both. As our nation marks America’s […]

Free

Legacy of Liberty: Yarmouth’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Fred Thacher Playground Old Church Street 1, Yarmouth, MA, United States

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Yarmouth’s own Declaration of Independence. Step back into the year 1776 and experience the spirit of […]

Free

Chicopee’s 250th Celebartion

Szot Park 687 Front Street, Chicopee, ma

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of our nation! Featuring food trucks, live music, craft vendors, and a family movie, it promises to be an extraordinary evening.

Greenfield’s MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour

Greenfield City Hall Court Square 14, Greenfield, MA, United States

Through a FY2026 Massachusetts 250 Grant, Greenfield is launching the MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour. This project features 10 murals by local artists, each offering a unique perspective on 250 years […]

Free

Family-Friendly Movie Night in the Park.

Szot Park 687 Front Street, Chicopee, ma

Family-Friendly Movie Night in the Park. Join us for a delightful movie night in the park following the 250th celebration! This event is free for the community, and we invite […]

American250 Sturbridge, Mass Parade

Town of Sturbridge Stallion Hill Road 20, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in Sturbridge with a full day of community spirit, history, and fun! The Sturbridge America250 Parade steps off at 10:30 AM from the […]

Free

A Plymouth Community Ceremony for America’s 250th

Town Square Leyden Street, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

The Town of Plymouth’s 250th Commemoration Committee invites you to a special ceremony in Town Square commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program will feature a […]

American250 Sturbridge, Mass Festival

Sturbridge Town Common Main Street 278, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in Sturbridge with a full day of community spirit, history, and fun! Join us on Sturbridge's Town Common for a festive celebration featuring […]

Free

Opening Reception: “The Midnight Ride” by Rixy

Dewey Square on The Greenway Atlantic Avenue 583, Boston, MA, United States

Come celebrate the new 2026 Dewey Square Mural with artists, friends, and community in downtown Boston! Join artist Rixy and The Greenway on Saturday, June 27 from 3:00 PM - […]

Free

Homeschool Program: Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution

Historic New England - Eustis Estate 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton, United States

Explore objects and archival materials from Historic New England’s vast collection and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the deeply personal experiences of individuals, families, and communities caught up […]

$35

Fairhaven’s Revolutionary Fourth of July Parade & Ceremony

Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven Fort Street 3, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States

This isn’t just any Fourth of July—2026 marks 250 years since the American Revolution ignited… and Fairhaven is marching straight into history. Join us for a truly historic celebration as […]

Free

Boston Pops Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

DCR Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA, United States

Celebrate July 4th with the Boston Pops and maestro Keith Lockhart and special guest stars. 2026 marks the 51st year of the Fireworks Spectacular and Lockhart’s 30th anniversary as Pops […]

Free

Sail Boston 2026 Meet Boston Parade of Sail

Boston Harbor Long Wharf 66, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Grand Parade of Sail will highlight the day’s activities as vessels parade in flotillas from Broad Sound into the main channel of Boston Harbor turning at Charlestown, before proceeding […]

Free

Sail Boston 2026 Crew & Cadet Street Parade

Leader Bank Pavilion, at 290 Northern Avenue Northern Avenue 290, Boston, MA, United States

On Monday, July 13, 2026, a Crew and Cadet Parade will take place to welcome sailors from around the world to Boston. Marching bands and cadets from the visiting ships […]

Free
Event Series Sail Boston Fireworks

Sail Boston Fireworks

Fan Pier, Boston Harbor Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Fireworks will illuminate Boston Harbor and the Tall Ships below twice during Sail Boston. The fireworks will launch from a barge located off of Boston’s Fan Pier.

Free