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The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMVCVB) invites tourism professionals, community leaders, and stakeholders to its Annual Tourism Conference on June 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover. This signature event will spotlight regional initiatives, offer networking opportunities, and unveil a bold new direction as the GMVCVB transitions into its Revolutionary Valley branding.

In June, the region also celebrates diversity and inclusion with the Greater Lowell PRIDE Festival on June 7th at DCR Lowell Heritage State Park. The festival features live music, family-friendly programming, and a vibrant showcase of LGBTQ+ voices and allies. Then, from July 25–27, the iconic Lowell Folk Festival returns for its 38th year, transforming downtown Lowell into a lively mosaic of global music, dance, and cuisine. As the longest-running free folk festival in the U.S., it draws thousands to experience the cultural heartbeat of the Greater Merrimack Valley.



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June kicks off summer fun with Worcester’s favorite food festival, Taste of Shrewsbury Street on June 18. Thousands gather to sample food from over 30 restaurants, with live music up and down the street. On July 1, head back to Shrewsbury Street for the City of Worcester Independence Day Celebration Presented by M&T Bank, held at East Park. Live music, a splash park and more entertain families from 5 to 9 pm, when the fireworks are ignited.

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Get your passes and unlock an unforgettable weekend at Green River Festival 2025! From June 20-22 in Greenfield, MA, immerse yourself in three days of incredible live music featuring Mt. Joy, Courtney Barnett, Waxahatchee, and over 40 more artists. Dance under the summer sky, savor delicious local eats, and soak in the festival vibes. Don’t miss out—all passes are on sale now!

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Outloud is a multi-day, award-winning LGBTQ+ Music Festival, happening June 21 in Boston. Outloud will take place at the Stage at Suffolk Downs, and features a star-studded line-up celebrating and advocating for queer voices in music. This high-energy concert features show-stopping performances on the Outloud Main Stage and guests can enjoy tasty food and beverage areas, craft cocktails and beer gardens, photo ops, surprise appearances, and world-class stage production.

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Kick off summer in true Cape Cod style at the 17th Annual Quahog Day! Come witness Doug the Quahog make his annual prediction for how many beach days lie ahead for Summer 2025 on Friday, June 20 at the waterfront Blue Water Resort in South Yarmouth. A Cape Cod tradition! Provincetown's annual Pride Celebration returns June 6-8; celebrate the full spectrum of our community with a Pride festival and rally at Town Hall, the annual Feet Over Front Street Pride 5K and so much more. Also save the date for Opening Day of the Cape Cod Baseball League on Saturday, June 14, the annual Father's Day Car Show in downtown Hyannis on Sunday, June 15; and the Provincetown International Film Festival June 11-15.

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The days are longer, the nights are warmer and Western Mass events are heating up in June. Athletes will love IRONMAN 70.3 Western Mass and Hooplandia, beer enthusiasts will want to visit the The Worthy Brewfest and music lovers should get to MGM Springfield for Free Music Fridays. Add in the Springfield Museums, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Six Flags New England and more for a great Western Mass Weekend!

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Enjoy all that summer offers with Summer on Strong in Northampton! This season-long party transforms a downtown street into a pedestrian-only oasis filled with outdoor dining and live music. Check out the new exhibit at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Hear the furiously inventive Deerhoof during their concert at The Drake, or experience the jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt at the Academy of Music! Top it off with locally made ice cream during the month-long Dairy Crawl.



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Looking for summer fun in North Central Massachusetts? Start with First Free Thursday at the Fitchburg Art Museum for inspiring exhibits at no cost. Celebrate heritage at Founders Day, savor local treats at Strawberry Fest, and bring the kids to Story Time at the Farm. Stroll lively downtowns, enjoy scenic trails, or splash into adventure at Great Wolf Lodge. Be sure to catch Pink Flamingo Day, FAM Summer Party, and the Pepperell 250th Parade.  Visit VisitNorthCentral.com for full event listings and trip ideas!



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June on Martha’s Vineyard means a once-in-a-lifetime JAWS50 celebration this year! The 50th anniversary of Stephen Spielberg’s blockbuster JAWS features a wide array of activities, live orchestral performances, immersive shark-themed experiences, exclusive screenings, social and island-wide events, JAWS tours and even an iconic outdoor screening set to the breathtaking score performed by the Cape Symphony! View Martha’s Vineyard Chamber’s JAWS events here! Experience Brazil Fest (6/1); Amity Week (6/20-29); Vineyard Juneteenth events; see JAWS (Sundays Edgartown Cinema through 8/24); JAWS in Concert (6/21); Edgartown Race Week. Stay, Play, Dine, Beaches. It’s all here! 

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Immerse yourself this summer at the Williamstown Theatre Festival! #W71 will feature eight plays each weekend from July 17 to August 3 this season. Weekend Passes include admission to eight events across one extended weekend, with the opportunity to add more experiences to your itinerary. Single show tickets. This year’s performances: Camino Real, Late At The Annex, Manty Happy Returns, Not About Nightingales, Spirit of the People, The Things Around Us, Untitled on Ice, Vanessa

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Summer is full speed ahead! Visit MetroWest’s great farmer’s markets for fresh produce, baked goods, and local crafts—see the markets listed on page 51 of the free Visitors Guide. Dance along to Battle of the Bands on 6/7 at the Hudson Armory. On 6/13, the 2nd annual Roaring 20’s Ball is at the Wayside Inn. Show Pride this June with MetroWest’s Pride Events. Explore “Fleeting Beauty” at Hopkinton Center for the Arts all month long.



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Nantucket’s June - a feast for the senses! Fresh sea-air, aromatic flowers, pristine streets, imposing architecture dazzle. Sounds of children, friendly meet-ups bring smiles. Dine downtown’s gustatory-delights; sights: ‘Sconset, beaches, CoskataCoatue, Whaling and Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museums, Cisco Brewers’ beer, music, fellowship; walking/guided tours. Cycle flower-filled bike paths, kayak/SUP, lighthouses, hike seemingly-endless trails, shop boutiques, galleries, distinctive jewelers. Enjoy Chocolate-Making Master Class (6/18); Juneteenth Celebration (6/19}; 30th Nantucket Film Festival (6/25-30); Plein Air Nantucket (6/9-14); or Oyster Farm Cruise. Stay, play, shop, dine, relax in paradise!

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Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios is a free & self-guided tour of artists’ studios in Gloucester and Rockport on June 7 & 8. Step back in time for the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill, happening June 21–22 at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. This immersive experience will bring to life the pivotal events of June 1775. Don’t miss Arts Fest Beverly! Fun for the whole family including more than 125 juried fine artists & crafters and free kids’ activities on June 14.

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Join America’s Hometown Composer, Bob Harris, on Fridays at 6 pm by tuning into the Massachusetts Music Creators Forum’s concert aired on the Local Seen, Community Channels Comcast 6 or Verizon 43. Experience the magic of Taylor Tuesdays at the Carousel on June 24-August 26 from 6 to 9 pm. Groove to the biggest hits from Taylor Swift as they fill the air around the carousel in Hull! Plymouth Center for the Arts offers A Different Vision, with an opening reception on Thursday, June 26 from 6 to 8 pm. See, hear, touch, smell, interact with and manipulate the art. Free & open to the public. Find more events this June in Plymouth!



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It's All Here and All Near in SEMASS: Waterfront Dining, history , arts & culture , music and outdoor experiences. On June 1, enjoy the Attleboro Spring Carnival - Fiesta Shows. The Fall River Carousel is now open! June 6 kicks off New Bedford Whaling Museum First Fridays. On June 7, Cisco Brewers once again hosts New Bedford Oysterfest 2025 at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center  Also, on June 7^, enjoy a performance by Ronnie Earl at the Narrows  June 14 marks SOAM Market Opening Day in Somerset!

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Jacob’s Pillow opens its 93rd annual international dance festival June 25, with nine weeks of performances by more than 40 world-class artists on indoor and outdoor stages, through August 24. Most notably, the Pillow’s reimagined Doris Duke Theatre opens July 9 for the first time. Designed by Francine Houben of the Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo, the new theater will serve as a living lab for artists at the intersection of dance and technology, and is America’s only purpose-built dance theater to open in 2025. A week-long celebration is planned July 6-13, and the July 9 Opening Night Program will be broadcast around the world on Jacob’s Pillow Live.

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