5 Free Summer Events In Boston For All Ages

The Parks and Recreation Department has released their guide, so let's look at a few free summer events in Boston. Parks and Rec maintains over 2,300 acres of park land throughout Boston, so outdoor space is plentiful. The city tallies 217 parks, playgrounds, and fields, and that's not counting the Emerald Necklace. So what can you do for free this summer? Free Summer Events in Boston: Movie Nights Kicking off in August, Park's Movie Nights take place in different Boston neighborhoods. This year's lineup boasts classics like The Little Mermaid and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, as well as newer fare like Wonka. Get the dates and locations here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZDbKhkLxTs Frog Pond Spray Pool Boston boasts a bevy of public pools, splash pads, and the like. But in summertime, Boston Common's iconic Frog Pond transforms into a Spray Pool. The grand opening happens on June 25 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Details here. Neighborhood Concert Series The 2024 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series runs from July 8 to August 7. Like Movie Nights, they're free of charge and take place in local City parks. 90s covers in West Roxbury? Sign us up! See who's playing where here. Parks Fitness The Boston Parks Fitness Series offers free fitness programming year-round. Summer Fitness Classes are free summer events in Boston, in-person and virtual, for all ages and abilities, running through August 31. Get the full list of classes here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZQh4IL7unM&pp=ygUadGl0byBwdWVudGUgbGl2ZSBpbiBib3N0b24%3D Tito Puente Latin Music Series Continuing the free summer events in Boston tradition, the Tito Puente Latin Music series returns to Boston parks. The shows take place on Thursday nights at 7, starting on July 11. Get the full lineup and RSVP here. After all that summer fun in the city, you're gonna need a sweet treat. Keep scrolling for ice cream!