Your weekend plans are about to get a lot more interesting….
From sandcastles to Shakespeare, there’s no shortage of fun events happening around Boston right now. Check out our top events for August 6-8 to get some inspiration for your own weekend itinerary!
1. Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival
From Friday, August 6th, until Sunday, August 8th, the International Sand Sculpting Festival will be held on Revere Beach once again. This free festival features large-scale sand sculptures crafted by internationally renowned artists from the U.S. and Canada. Plus, there will also be food trucks, vendors, and other exhibits on site. Talk about a perfect summer activity!
Find it at Revere Beach.
2. The 101st Madonna Della Cava Feast
Find it at Hanover Street (between Charter Street & Commercial Street).
3. Dine Out Boston
From August 8th to the 21st, 84 restaurants in Boston will be taking part in Dine Out Boston. This 2-week event is a wonderful opportunity to get some great deals on the best food in town. Participating restaurants (including the lovely Bar ‘Cino Brookline pictured above) offer a fixed price menu of their specialties at great prices, and there are options available for all price ranges. Check out the full list of restaurants, and enjoy your meal!
4. SoWa First Friday
5. Waltham Riverfest
This weekend, Waltham will be celebrating by the Charles River with music, food, and lots of fun. Right near the Moody Street Bridge, the town will be hosting live music, food trucks, and activities for kids. Not to mention, the adult activity of choice is the Mighty Squirrel pop-up beer garden, which will have tons of locally made craft brews available at Riverfest!
Find it at the Moody St. Bridge (200 Moody St).
6. Shakespeare on the Common
This is the last weekend that the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company will be performing The Tempest for Shakespeare on the Common, Boston’s annual free theatre production. You’ll be able to catch the last performances this weekend starting at 8 PM on Boston Common every night. You definitely don’t want to miss this fantastic (and free) theatrical experience!
Find it at Boston Common.
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