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Salem Arts Festival on June 5–7 is a free, family-friendly celebration of local art, featuring interactive activities, public art, and live performances throughout historic downtown. Rockport Chamber Music Festival on June 12 features world-class musicians and acclaimed artists performing inspiring music. North Shore Juneteenth Celebration returns to Lynn Common on June 20 for a free community celebration featuring live performances, family activities, and a tribute to Black American history and resilience. Arts Fest Beverly on June 20 is fun for the whole family including more than 125 juried fine artists & crafters. On June 27, celebrate enduring pride and the strength we gained in each other at the North Shore Pride Parade and Festival in Salem. St. Peter’s Fiesta in Gloucester is a vibrant Italian-American celebration on June 29 featuring decorated streets, Seine Boat races, the famous Greasy Pole contest, and a traditional procession through the city.

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Arts & Crafts on the Plymouth Town Green is held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from April through October! This free, family-friendly event showcases one-of-a-kind gifts, local artists, creativity and spirit that makes Plymouth a special place. South Shore Art Center presents the 71st Arts Festival on Cohasset Town Common on Father’s Day weekend, June 19-21. And Mayflower Beer Garden at The Pinehills in Plymouth is open Fridays 5 to 9 pm, Saturdays 2 to 8 pm and Sundays noon to 6 pm.


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June comes alive across Bristol County with waterfront festivals, live music, beach days, outdoor dining and family fun. Sip local wines at the June 13 Coastal Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival in Westport. June 17 is Massachusetts Youth Soccer Festival in Fall River. Enjoy coastal adventures, from The Day of Portugal Celebration in New Bedford (June 18-21) to Attelboro Capron Park Food Truck Festival (June 14), and discover farmers' markets, art events, seafood, and summer celebrations throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. From scenic beaches to vibrant downtowns, summer starts here in Bristol County


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Get ready to sparkle! Join us as we celebrate a fabulous decade of love, visibility, and community! 2026 marks the 10th Annual Berkshire Pride Season, and it’s going to be the most vibrant year yet. Throughout June, dive into non-stop Pride festivities happening in Lee, Lenox, North Adams, and Pittsfield. Enjoy movie nights, a spirited 5K run, the Pride Parade and so much more across the Berkshires. Let's make this anniversary unforgettable, and show up as an enthusiastic part of, and ally for, the LGBTQIA+ community.


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Celebrate Pride Month across Revolutionary Valley with parades, marches, festivals, and family-friendly gatherings that honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. From Concord Pride’s community march through Concord Center to Greater Lowell Pride’s celebration at Lowell Heritage State Park and the Acton-Westford Pride family picnic, the region offers welcoming events for all throughout June. Explore upcoming events and start planning your Pride celebrations: https://revolutionaryvalley.org/pride-in-revolutionary-valley

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June event highlights include Journey and Forrest Frank tours at DCU Center, gorgeous glass sculptures at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, dazzling Latidos Flamencos 2026 at JMAC, the scenic Lavender Farm Fest at Farm at SummitWynds, eat your heart out at Taste of Shrewsbury Street, the annual Greek Festival is back, and the Ghana Trade Fair debuts on the Worcester Common. Check out the Discover Central Massachusetts Events Calendar for even more events.



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Just a couple hours from Boston, New York and Southern CT, the Green River Festival is one of New England's most beloved summer weekends. Featuring Charley Crockett, Spoon, Kurt Vile, Big Freedia, Lucius, and dozens more artists across three days in Greenfield. Camping, great food, and a vibe you won't find anywhere else. Don’t miss your new favorite music festival!Tickets on sale now here.

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The FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston will take place over 16 days during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage matches, beginning June 12 and running through June 27. The FIFA Fan Festival will operate daily, with programming aligned to match schedules, including live broadcasts of 2-3 matches per day. The FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston is located in the heart of downtown, the festival will transform Boston City Hall Plaza into a vibrant football hub, bringing the energy of the tournament directly to the city. Fans can watch live match broadcasts on giant screens while enjoying football-themed activities, food and beverages, and entertainment throughout the day.


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Kick off summer Cape Cod style at the 18th Annual Quahog Day! Come witness Doug the Quahog make his annual prediction for how many beach days lie ahead for Summer 2026 on Saturday, June 20 at the beachfront Shipwrecked Restaurant in Falmouth. Provincetown's annual Pride Celebration returns June 4-6; celebrate the full spectrum of our community with a Pride festival and rally at Town Hall and festive events throughout Provincetown. Opening Day of the Cape Cod Baseball League is Saturday, June 13, the Father's Day Car Show in downtown Hyannis is on Sunday, June 21; and the Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet returns June 26-28.

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When the warm weather hits, Western Mass comes alive with outdoor music. The Landing at MassMutual Center offers unforgettable evenings under the open sky in the heart of Springfield. Just across town, MGM Springfield's Free Music Fridays turn the weekend into a celebration, with live performances that draw locals and visitors alike — no cover required. Meanwhile, Pridelands at White Lion Brewery combines craft beer culture with a vibrant, community-driven music scene, creating the perfect backyard festival atmosphere in the South End. Whether you're into rock, R&B, or indie sounds, June in Western Mass delivers something for every music lover. Grab your lawn chairs and let the season begin!

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Enjoy all the season offers with Summer on Strong in Northampton! This months-long party transforms a downtown street into a pedestrian-only oasis filled with outdoor dining and live music. Check out a poetry series on the grounds of Emily Dickinson’s home, then enjoy dinner at Amherst Oyster Bar, before hopping across the street to catch a show at The Drake. Looking to get outside? Experience nature in a whole new (moon)light with Adventure East’s Full Moon Kayak Paddles on the Connecticut River. Rediscover summer on The Other Side of Massachusetts!



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Hollis Hills Farm in Fitchburg will host its annual Strawberry Festival on June 13-14 from 11 am to 4 pm! Festivities include pick your own strawberries, ice cream, local vendors, strawberry themed food & drinks, and live music. On June 18 at 8 pm, don’t miss the Bad Plus Farewell Tour at Groton Hill Music Center, marking the culmination of the band’s 26 years of innovation in jazz. And on June 20, the New England Cider & Strings Festival at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston features live music, local vendors and hands-on demonstrations that bring early American ways to life.


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June’s dreamy Vineyard offers magic! Brazil Fest 6/1; MVBGC Golf Tournament 6/7; Edgartown Village Market begins Tuesdays, 6/3; Vineyard Haven First Fridays begin 6/5; Taste of the Vineyard 6/11; Pride Weekend OB 6/12-14; Pride Parade 6/13; VPT Patrons Party 6/13; Juneteenth 6/18-21; Inkwell Beach Party 6/19; MV Garden Club Blooming Art 2026 6/19-21; Blooming Bids for Kids 6/18; Juneteenth Jubilee Festival 6/18-21. Stay, dine, shop, beach-time, kayak, SUP, sail, fish...explore island Towns exploding with summer-ness! 

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Free summer fun is calling!  Make this summer and fall one to remember. Grab your chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy outdoor concerts and movie nights with the whole family. From town commons to lakeside settings, these local events are the perfect way to soak up warm evenings, great music, and community fun. Check out Adams, Greenfield, North Adams, Turner Falls, Westminster Town Common Gazebo, and Music @ The Clark or MASS MoCA. Don’t miss these unforgettable summer and fall nights!


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Nantucket’s summer is idyllic; warm, dry, breezy; beaches beckon as do golf courses, cycling and walking trails. The summer ‘buzz’ of visitors and summer residents create a welcoming and joyous environment. But there is plenty to enjoy Nantucket Book Festival 6/11-14 | AAN Plein Air Nantucket 6/12-18 | Shellfish Association's OysterFest 6/14 | Nantucket Film Festival 6/17-22 | NHA’s Baskets, Bubbles, & Bourbon 6/26 | Race for Open Space 6/27. Stay, play, dine, shop  -- this is Nantucket’s halcyon season! 


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MetroWest is buzzing with June fun! Take Celebrity Joe Gatto’s Famous Pasta Class at Duck Soup 6/9, enjoy the whimsical 10th annual Hopedale Fairy Walk 6/13, or have a magical night of food, shopping and entertainment at Natick Nights 6/25. Cheer on your favorite World Cup teams at our MetroWest Regional Fan Zones, featuring giant jumbotron watch parties, food trucks, beer gardens, arts & crafts vendors, and family-friendly activities June 11-13 in Marlborough and June 24-25 in Franklin. Get free tickets at: https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/world-cup/.

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