Spring in Massachusetts!
May is a perfect month to ‘take a moment’ in Massachusetts. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and on Mother’s Day, find that perfect gift or restaurant for mom! Over Memorial Day weekend, visit landmarks and ceremonies that honor our veterans. Here for a college graduation? Venture off campus and discover some Massachusetts magic, from museum and art galleries to concert and theater venues, farmers markets, flower festivals and outdoor adventures.
If you visit North Central Massachusetts, be sure to check out the numerous craft breweries, farms and orchards so you get a taste of Massachusetts at its finest! You can find more information at visitma.com.
Pictured here: Red Apple Farm, Phillipston
| |
|
Maifest (Mayfest) is a traditional German festival to celebrate the beginning of spring and the counterpart to the legendary Oktoberfest celebration. The festival includes traditional music, dancing, attire, and of course, German food and beer. A Maifest king and queen are selected from the festival attendees. Join us for our version of Maifest this year to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather! For more information, including a schedule of events, check out JacksAbby.com/Maifest-2023.
Find more information on MetroWest.
| | |
|
Welcome in spring at Cider Hill Farm’s Tulip Fest May 6-7 & May 13-14. The festival features live music, self-guided blooming orchard walks, outdoor hard cider bars, food trucks, fitness n’ family activities and pick-your-tulips! Cape Ann Museum presents 100 voices, Our Collective Story, beginning May 12-21. The sound installation immerses exhibition visitors in local stories while lasers visualize the web of connectivity between stories. Find more events and information on northofboston.org.
Find more information on North of Boston.
| | |
|
Do you like the freshest seafood possible? With the most lucrative fishing port in the U.S. for 20 years consecutively, you won’t be bored, because you’ll be having dinner by the ocean, with the freshest seafood and farm fresh dinners possible and memorable views. Whether a family getaway, or a romantic outing, it’s all right here waiting for you. Take a lot of photos to remember your Great Escape to Southeastern Massachusetts.
Find more information on Southeastern Mass.
| | |
|
Shakespeare & Company opens its 2023 season on May 26th with Ken Ludwig’s "Dear Jack, Dear Louise," directed by Ariel Bock! Presented in the outdoor Roman Garden Theatre through June 30th, this comedic look at life in 1942 was inspired by the WWII courtship of Ludwig’s parents and earned the Charles MacArthur Award and Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play. For more information and tickets, visit shakespeare.org.
Find more information on The Berkshires.
| | |
|
The Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust partners every year with the professional guiding company Zoar Outdoor to provide one of the only urban whitewater rafting experiences in the country that includes rafting through a state and national park! Concord River Whitewater Rafting trips will be held May 6-7, 13-15, and 20-21 from 9 am to 12 pm. Find out more! On May 16, The Temptations & The Four Tops take the stage at 8 pm at the Lowell Auditorium. Buy tickets now for this unforgettable show featuring two legendary Motown acts!
Find more information on Greater Merrimack Valley.
| | |
|
Millwork Makers and Art Market will be held May 12-13 at The Mill at Shelburne Falls! Mill at Shelburne Falls campus opens for a makers market as part of Spring Weekend in Shelburne Falls. The market features over 40 makers working in textiles, musical instruments, visual arts, pottery, jewelry, and more. There will be a special preview event on Friday eve with music, beverages and a “first look” at work by select Mill makers. On Saturday, the Mill will feature both indoor exhibitors and an outdoor market of regional makers and artists.
Find more information on Franklin County.
| | |
|
Discover why Boston is a can't-miss destination for music lovers! Along with dozens of annual live music festivals and concerts, the city hosts the Boston Calling Music Festival every Memorial Day Weekend. This three-day event returns on May 26 with an impressive lineup featuring the Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Paramore, and more. As recognized by Esquire Magazine and USA Today readers, this year’s event ranks among the best in the country.
Find more information on Greater Boston.
| | |
|
Find inspiring vacation ideas in the 2023 Cape Cod Travel Guide - available now for online viewing and for purchase! Leaf through the latest edition of our magazine and start dreaming of your next visit. Engaging feature stories include "19 Kid-Approved Activities," "Creative Dining Options" and "Navigating to and around Cape Cod Without a Car." Discover why you should visit the Cape in the alluring shoulder seasons of fall, winter and spring. Get the lowdown on the best places for ice cream, cocktails by the sea and the perfect Cape Cod keepsakes! And find insider tips on where to stay, play and dine. This handy travel-planning tool will be your best friend as you plan your trip to Cape Cod.
Find more information on Cape Cod.
| | |
|
Nothing says “spring” like a day at Six Flags New England! The park is open weekends in May and Memorial Day weekend marks the long-awaited grand opening of the Dino Off-Road Adventure, which promises endless fun “for the park’s tiniest thrill seekers.” Come face-to-face with high-tech, life-size animatronic dinos while driving a safari-style vehicle on a track. And pack your swimsuits for the Hurricane Harbor water park, which opens May 27. For more spring fun in Western Mass, click here.
Find more information on Western Mass.
| | |
Funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism | | | | |