We’ve got a lot to look forward to this year in Boston. Bust out the calendar and pencil in these important events happening in our city in 2025.

Boston Wine & Food Festival

Friday, Jan. 31-Thursday, March 27 | Boston Harbor Hotel
This festival brings together winemakers, chefs, and Bostonians to celebrate the best in food + wine from all over the globe. It features dozens of special ticketed events, including grand dinners in the hotel’s Wharf Room, tastings, and master classes covering topics like French and Italian wines.

4 Nations Face-Off

Monday, Feb. 17 + Thursday, Feb. 20 | TD Garden
This is so cool — part of this international NHL ice hockey tournament will be played at the Garden, temporarily replacing the NHL’s All-Star Game for 2025. The Boston games will feature Canada vs. Finland, Sweden vs. USA, and whichever two teams make the championship on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Dine Out Boston happens twice a year, giving locals and visitors an opportunity to sample area restaurants at special prices. | Photo provided by Meet Boston

Dine Out Boston

Sunday, Feb. 23-Saturday, March 15 | Multiple locations
Formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston, this twice yearly event features dozens of restaurants across local neighborhoods that offer special prix fixe lunch + dinner menus for $22-$55. It’s a great excuse to finally try that one spot you’ve been eyeballing.

You'd better believe Boston goes hard for this holiday. | Photo by @jakehunterallen

South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade

Sunday, March 16 | South Boston

Presented by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council, this parade has marched down South Boston since 1901. The route starts at Broadway Station and ends in Andrew Square, with many great viewing spots from local restaurants, Broadway, or Thomas Park.

Red Sox Home Opener

Thursday, March 27 | Fenway Park
Let’s go, Boston. Our MLB team swings into the 2025 season with a home opener against the Texas Rangers. If you’re heading to the ballpark this season, check out the concessions.

The Boston Marathon is the oldest marathon in the world at 128 years. | Photo by BOStoday

Boston Marathon

Monday, April 21 | Hopkinton to Boston
The grit, the dedication, the finish line. This inspiring, iconic race has a way of making us tear up, every time. This famed route starts in Hopkinton, MA and ends on Boston’s Boylston Street — there’s nothing quite like the energy among cheering spectators along the course.

Panda Fest Boston

Friday, May 2-Sunday, May 4 | Boston City Hall Plaza
This Asian food festival will make its Boston debut at City Hall Plaza this spring. Attendees can expect more than 60 vendors selling 200+ kinds of Asian street foods, merch vendors, panda-themed activities, and live performances. Tickets are now on sale, starting at ~$16.

MayFair

Sunday, May 4 | Harvard Square, Cambridge
Expect music, dancing, beer gardens, food vendors, craft, and local artisans to line the streets of this shindig, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025.

Get ready to enjoy the performers planned for the Green, Red, Blue, and Orange stages. | Photo via Boston Calling

Boston Calling

Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25 | Harvard Athletic Complex
The 2025 lineup for this beloved music festival is epic — we spy Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy and Dave Matthews Band, to name drop a few. Beside the nonstop music, Boston Calling features visual arts, 30+ local food vendors, and that 100-ft Ferris wheel.

Boston Early Music Festival

Sunday, June 8-Sunday, June 15 | New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall
This celebration of early music will feature operas and 18 concerts, plus events like lectures, master classes, and dance workshops.

Boston Pride is in full swing this year. | Photo by Ben Vreeland [READ SOURCE NOTES BEFORE RUNNING]

Boston Pride for the People

Saturday, June 14 | Boston Common
Beantown’s Pride celebration will include the beloved parade — which starts at Copley Square and ends at Boston Common — followed by the festival featuring live performances. There’s also a 21+ part at City Hall Plaza in the afternoon.

Boston Pizza Festival

Saturday, June 21 + Sunday, June 22 | City Hall Plaza
Explore Boston’s incredible pizza scene at this fest featuring 60+ vendors selling all types of slices, from Detroit to Neapolitan. Entry is free — attendees purchase pizza tickets to cash in for slices at participating pizzerias.

The Boston Harborfest fireworks show is Saturday, July 1 at 9:15 p.m. | Photo by @amyhoro

Boston Harborfest

Wednesday, July 2-Friday, July 4 | Downtown Crossing
Billed as one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, this local summertime staple includes the opening ceremony, historical reenactments, an arts market, live music, Chowderfest, and fireworks.

Boston Arts Festival

Saturday, Sept. 6 + Sunday, Sept. 7 | Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
Going strong since 2003, this annual event champions Boston’s visual and performing arts scene — aka, our “ahts” scene. Expect a jam-packed lineup of performances from local musicians and works on display from artists across mediums.

All is fair at the annual state fair. | Photo by @plaidtink

The Big E

Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 28 | 1305 Memorial Ave., Springfield
The fourth largest fair in North America returns this September with concerts, car shows, agriculture, competitions, Midway rides, and lots of food. Pro tip: If you’re a mega Big E enthusiast, you can buy a pass for all 17 days of the fair that costs $35 for kids + $70 for adults.

Head of the Charles Regatta

Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 19 | Charles River
A tradition since 1965, this event features rowing races along the river and plenty of prime viewing locations for spectators.

Boston’s Winter Fest

December 2025 | Hood Park, Charlestown
This festive event transforms the park into a 2-acre winter wonderland filled with twinkling holiday lights, family-friendly activities, Santa’s Workshop, the Artisan Village, and seasonal drinks + food.