Join the Boston Landmarks Staff for a not-so-scary graveyard scavenger hunt in some of Boston's oldest cemeteries! Stops on the scavenger hunt include:

• Copp's Hill Burying Ground
• King's Chapel Burying Ground
• Granary Burying Ground

Staff will be (a)live tweeting throughout the event and will have a special surprise at the last graveyard stop.

Registration is encouraged! Contact us at 617-635-3850 for more information.

Started in 1969, the Kite and Bike Festival is a Boston tradition that gathers more than 1,000 people at Franklin Park each May to enjoy picnicking, kite flying, bicycles, and music.

One resident describes the Kite and Bike Festival as, “My favorite day ever in the 20 years I’ve lived in Boston!” Picture endless blue skies dotted with colorful kites and children and families running and laughing across bright green fields. This event is not to be missed.

(Rain date: Sunday, May 19, from 1 - 5 p.m.)

Kick off the paddling season with the 36th Run of the Charles: Boston's premier paddling race.

Run of the Charles, the Charles River Watershed Association's signature annual event, is the largest flat-bottomed boat race in New England and a major event in Greater Boston. The event draws 1,500 racers and thousands more spectators each year!

The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by several cities in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts. It is always held on Patriots Day, the third Monday of April.

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has organized the Boston Marathon since the event’s inception in 1897. The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events. The event attracts 500,000 spectators each year, making it New England's most widely viewed sporting event.

For the latest information on safety and transportation updates, visit the BAA's website.

For more information, please visit the Swan Boats of Boston website, call 617-522-1966, or email info@swanboats.com.

About the Swan Boats: 

Launched in 1877 by Irish immigrant and shipbuilder Robert Paget, the Swan Boats continue to be owned and operated by the Paget family. Mr. Paget designed the Swan Boats after attending the opera Lohengrin in New York City. At the end of the opera, the hero crosses a river in a boat drawn by a swan.

2025 marks the 148th season for the Swan Boats. The oldest and smallest boat in the fleet just celebrated its 115th season, while the newest was launched in 1993. The swan on today’s boats is made from either copper or fiberglass, depending on the age of the boat, and encloses a paddle mechanism that is used to foot propel the boat through the water.

Fully loaded, each Swan Boat weighs three tons and is powered by the driver using a foot-propelled paddle wheel. The Swan Boats are built on oak framed pontoons sheathed in copper just as they were initially constructed in 1877. After being stored in a safe place for the winter, the boats are returned to the Public Garden Lagoon each spring.

Baseball season is here!

Nothing says springtime in Boston like Red Sox Opening Day at Fenway Park, a Boston tradition dating back to 1912. In this year's home opener, the Boston Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays.

This Walking Tour lasts up to 90 minutes with frequent stops over varied terrain. Meet at the visitor’s circle just inside the main gate. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.

See Eventbrite link for full event details.

Boston's grand boulevard, Commonwealth Avenue, provides an enduringly popular stroll. The tour parallels the 19th-century filling and development of the Back Bay from its origin at Arlington Street down the seven blocks along the tree-lined, grassy Mall. See how careful effort over 150 years has preserved the "grandness" of the Avenue.

Prior registration is encouraged. Space is limited so make sure you RSVP!

Ever pondered the who, what, and how of Chinatown’s many public murals? Wonder no more! Join the Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) for a 60-minute walking tour of public murals in Chinatown, revealing the stories and history behind them. Don’t miss this exclusive offering!

This is a ticketed event, so click the link below for more details. Space is limited, registration in advance is highly recommended. This event is also part of ArtWeek - a unique annual celebration of arts and culture from April 27 – May 6. Get the full festival schedule at artweekma.org.