The city of Boston.
In the summer, the Boston, Massachusetts area comes alive with events that celebrate the city's history and culture. Many of these events are free and open to the public. Residents and visitors may choose from free events that last just a day to events that last the entire summer.
Folk Dancing by the Fountain
Folk Dancing by the Fountain is an annual free event that takes place in Copley Square. Held outside, the event has taken place every summer since 1971. It is held each Tuesday in June, July and August, with programs beginning at 7:30 p.m. Trained dancers lead dancing activities for the public. Some of these trained dancers have international standing. However, no dance experience is necessary, as the event is strictly for fun and operates with the purpose of educating people about various types of dance. Access to the event is simple via the Green Line Trolley.
Folk Dancing by the Fountain
Copley Square
607 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 262-6188
facone.org
Movies by Moonlight
Movies by Moonlight is an annual, ongoing summer program hosted by the Boston Harbor Hotel. For this event, the hotel opens its terrace (which face the harbor) around dusk to hotel guests and visitors. The hotel then shows films that it considers to be memorable to those in attendance. The event is recommended for teens and adults, and as is standard with most theaters, very young children are asked to stay home so as to provide uninterrupted viewing of the film. Films are shown every Friday from June through September.
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 439-7000
bbh.com
Cambridge River Festival
For those with an interest in art and music, the Cambridge River Festival provides family entertainment. This festival, hosted by the Cambridge Arts Council, is a one day event that takes place along the Charles River on Memorial Drive (between JFK Street and Western Avenue). Most activities starting at noon and closing at 6:00 p.m. It has operated for over 30 years as of 2010. The festival primarily features folk, jazz and world music performances, but there also are many art and dance demonstrations and exhibits, as well as family craft activities. Although the festival is free, visitors to the festival may wish to bring some extra cash with them, as goods and refreshments are available for sale for the duration of the event. This festival provides an opportunity to see what local artists are doing in the community and to offer support for their efforts. Artisans who wish to be a part of the festival should contact the program director at 617-349-4381. The official webpage for the festival is part of the community art section of cambridgema.gov.
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