With warm weather already brightening and warming up the city, things are opening for the season and events are being scheduled all around town. Here are seven fun spring things to do to celebrate winter being officially over and to prepare for the summer to come!
Take a ride on the Swan Boats
The Swan Boats have officially started running again for the season! On Saturday they once again started their voyages across the waters of the lagoon in the Boston Public Garden. And the best part? Only $3 per ride for adults! So get in the springtime spirit and take a Swan Boat tour through the sprouting gardens on this one-of-a-kind classic Bostonian experience. For more info on schedules and fares click here.
Bike Around Town
Hubway, the bike rental location, has opened again with lots of new stations this year! Grab a bike near your home or office and pedal your way to the next lunch meeting, errand or shopping trip, or visit to see friends and family with this easy to use bike sharing system. To check out the complete list of stations and how to sign up go to https://www.thehubway.com/stations and happy pedaling!
Rent a Canoe or Kayak
With locations in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, and Waltham what better way to enjoy the beauty of the Charles River than by canoeing or kayaking along it? Charles River Canoe and Kayak is opening again on April 26th and renting your ticket to a unique way to enjoy this quintessential Bostonian landmark. Guided tours are also available. For rates, maps, and more click here.
Volunteer Locally
April 26th is Volunteer Day in Massachusetts. What better way to celebrate the end of winter than by volunteering locally? Various organizations are taking part in this day so check out what local volunteering opportunities are in your area. To volunteer and learn more about opportunities with the Audubon society click here. For Mass.gov opportunities click here.
Check out Some Art
On May 2nd the Boston Art Crawl will once again be taking place. Join art lovers of all kinds as they explore the first Friday at SoWa in Boston’s South End. On this art crawl and scavenger hunt there will be strategic stops to talk with artists and gallery curators, enjoy refreshments, and meet interesting and new people. For more event info click here.
Head to the SoWa Open Market
On May 4th the SoWa Open Market will be open once again every Sunday until October on Harrison Ave in Boston’s South End. Meet the folks behind the work. Chat with a farmer. Munch on a gourmet sandwich. Shop handmade and support local businesses! Art, clothing, accessories, ceramics, jewelry, housewares, gourmet foods, fresh produce and flowers, mobile eats – you’ll find it all at the SoWa Open Market!
Enjoy some Festival Festivities at Earthfest
On May 17th Radio 92.9 and Whole Foods will be hosting their annual Earthfest. Live music performances will be free to the public. In addition to the musical performances on the main stage, the 2014 Radio 92.9 EarthFest will also feature once again The Kids Planet—an expanded interactive family area. The Kids Planet will feature a wide variety of musical acts and entertainment as well as environmental activities and educational displays. Booths and foods sampling will also be available. Go to their official website for more info.
So get out there and enjoy the weather and these local events!
Are there any other notable activities we missed this spring? We want to know!
