Looking for plans for Memorial Weekend in Boston? You’ve come to the right place. It’s a busy one here in Boston, and there’s no shortages of things to do if you’re looking for them! As the unofficial start to summer, it’s the perfect long weekend to get out into the city or explore some coastal New England towns!
1. Take a stroll through a Memorial Day Flag Garden
Memorial Day is this Monday, and what better way to honor those who have served our country than by taking a moment to walk through the Flag Garden at Boston Common? Over 37,000 flags have been planted by the Massachusetts Military Heroes to represent every brave Massachusetts service member who gave his or her life defending our country since the Revolutionary War. You can also visit the flag garden at Seaport’s Fallen Heroes Memorial this weekend.
2. Cheer on the Red Sox at Fenway Park
Memorial Day weekend is jam-packed with three home Red Sox games versus the Minnesota Twins Friday through Sunday! Get ready to cheer on the home team with some sunshine, hot dogs, and great vibes!
3. Work out at Boston’s biggest free fitness series
Looking to get stronger this summer? We have the perfect activities for you! Seaport returned their free outdoor workout series, Seaport Sweat, starting in May. Back for its eleventh season, the community-driven series offers nearly 200 fitness classes. Read more about their programming here.
Looking to get out of Boston this Memorial Day Weekend? Check out this picturesque towns near Boston.
4. Celebrate Memorial Day with a southern-inspired brunch hoedown
South End or the true south? The Beehive transforms into a southern hoedown with cookout staples in addition to their classic brunch. Grilled hot dogs and hamburgers will be up fired for order on Memorial Day, brining the tailgate energy to the city! Kick off summer with live country-style music and a delicious meal indoors or at The Beehive’s outdoor patio!
5. Take the CapeFLYER to the beach
No car, no problem! The CapeFLYER returns Memorial Day weekend for traffic-free travel to and from the Cape!
6. …Or visit one of these 32 Massachusetts beaches near Boston for just $10 round-trip
Memorial Day Weekend is all about the beaches! Check out some of these other lovely beaches just a $10 round-trip train from Boston using the Commuter Rail weekend pass. Find a list of the top beaches and towns with easy access here.
7. Join Boston’s Run to Remember on May 24
Every Memorial Day Weekend, on the Sunday before memorial day, the Run to Remember takes place with options for a half-marathon or 5-mile race. The race pays tribute to fallen first responders. Learn more and register online.