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The Institute of Contemporary Art will offer free admission on Labor Day.

10 things to do in Boston this weekend

A group parties on a hotel deck during the 97th annual Laconia Bike Week Saturday.

Photos: Scaled-down Laconia Motorcycle Week still drawing a crowd in N.H.

The 2020 Boston Flower & Garden Show at the Seaport World Trade Center Boston on opening day.

Boston Flower and Garden show comes to an end 2 days early as coronavirus concerns rise

St. Patrick's Day Parade route in Boston.

Here's a map of the St. Patrick's Day Parade route (updated) March 9, 2020 | 11:11 AM

5 reasons to get the kids out of the house this February break February 18, 2020 | 1:07 PM

Hiking on Mount Washington.

A 'hardcore' adventure sports festival will debut in the White Mountains January 30, 2020 | 12:43 PM

Ice Castles in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire's Ice Castles are back, and they look magical January 10, 2020 | 5:00 AM

Runners gather at the start line for the annual Santa Speedo Run in Boston.

10 things to do in Boston this weekend December 12, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Snowport Winter Village in the Seaport.

An outdoor ice skating rink is now open in the Seaport December 5, 2019 | 4:03 PM

Illuminus will show you the Financial District in a whole new light November 22, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Ice Castles

Those massive Ice Castles in New Hampshire have a January opening date October 24, 2019 | 10:00 AM

Honk Festival

Where to make some noise at this year’s HONK! Fest October 4, 2019 | 11:02 AM

Harpoon Brewery Octoberfest Octoberfest

6 things to know ahead of Harpoon’s Octoberfest October 3, 2019 | 5:00 AM

A plate of original koshari (rice and bulgur, pasta, lentils, tomato sauce, chickpeas, onion strings) by the Zaaki food truck, one of the festival participants, on May 24, 2018.

Food trucks will take over the Greenway on Saturday September 30, 2019 | 2:24 PM

Open Farm Sunday is on Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

These farms are open for cheese tastings, ice cream, and tours on Sunday September 30, 2019 | 9:31 AM

The Fall Foliage Festival at Boothbay Railway Village will take place Oct. 11-13.

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Sidney Gish.

10 things to do in Boston this weekend September 26, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Cambridge Dumpling Festival

Tens of thousands of dumplings are coming to Central Square on Sunday September 19, 2019 | 2:25 PM

National parks are free to visit for one day later this month September 18, 2019 | 5:30 PM

Participants at a previous Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival.

USA Today readers say this New England fall festival is the best in America September 6, 2019 | 5:37 PM

Connors Farm Corn Maze

How to get lost and find love at Connors Farm this year September 6, 2019 | 12:00 PM

Lion dancing will be one of the attractions at the 50th annual Chinatown August Moon Festival this weekend.

10 things to do in Boston this weekend August 8, 2019 | 5:00 AM

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2017 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival

What to know about this year's Revere Beach sand sculpting festival July 26, 2019 | 3:10 PM

People sleep in the shade before the start of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2018.

The 31 best things to do around Boston this July June 30, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Sunset at the Sandwich Boardwalk on the Cape.

Here are outdoor adventures you can plan this summer June 21, 2019 | 5:00 AM

The ARC Gloria is the official flagship of the Colombian Navy. It was commissioned in 1968 as a sail-training ship, teaching midshipmen seamanship, navigation, and teamwork.

You can tour this tall ship in Boston soon June 18, 2019 | 11:55 AM

Take in a free concert or movie at the Hatch Shell beside the Charles. The Friday Night Flicks series offers family-friendly movies throughout the summer.

A guide to 53 free outdoor movie nights this summer June 14, 2019 | 10:39 AM

south end garden tour 2019

This tour lets you explore private gardens in the South End June 5, 2019 | 10:58 PM

Marina performs on the Red Stage during Boston Calling at Harvard Athletic Complex on Sunday.

Boston Calling 2019 photos: Scenes from the festival May 24, 2019 | 5:29 PM

national trails day charles river esplanade

REI is calling on outdoor enthusiasts to give back to the Charles River Esplanade May 24, 2019 | 8:45 AM

Roaring '20s lawn party

This year's Roaring Twenties Lawn Party will offer a tea service and VIP package May 17, 2019 | 2:52 PM

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