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Only minutes from Boston, Wellesley’s 36-acre Elm Bank garden is launching its annual Sunflower Spectacular with thousands of blooms and pick-your-own tickets starting at $5
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (241+ words) Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Sunflower Spectacular returns to the Garden at Elm Bank on Friday, Aug. 14, bringing thousands of blooms and pick-your-own stem opportunities. One of the closest sunflower fields near Boston is reopening for the season. Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s third…...
A new nationwide study ranks Boston as the #2 most attractive accent in the U.S.
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) While the Southern drawl took top honors overall with 17.7% of votes, Massachusetts also placed #6 among state accents, outperforming every other New England state including Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Boston’s unmistakable accent is getting national recognition. A new survey from…...
Top chefs from Boston, Mystic, and Newport are gathering at Spruce Peak for a 5-course feast and grand tasting benefiting the James Beard Foundation
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (157+ words) Spruce Peak’s 'A Taste of New England' returns August 13–15 with regional chefs, Vermont flavors, tastings, and more. New England’s food scene will take center stage at A Taste of New England, Spruce Peak’s annual culinary celebration. Executive Chef Sean Blomgren…...
Before winning Grammys, Laufey wrote hit songs in her Boston dorm room: Now her music is returning for an intimate, candlelit string concert on August 23
2+ day, 37+ min ago (338+ words) “A Very Laufey Day” comes to Boston, and you can experience her iconic romantic hits reinterpreted by a live string quartet under thousands of candles on August 23. Secure your tickets now. Before Laufey was a two-time Grammy winner with Lauvers around…...
Pulitzer winner Geraldine Brooks and Michael Lewis lead Boston’s annual book festival alongside 200+ authors across 80 historic Back Bay venues
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (169+ words) The Boston Book Festival returns to Copley Square this October with more than 200 authors, dozens of free sessions, an outdoor book fair, and more. The Boston Book Festival will bring authors, readers, and literary organizations to Boston’s Back Bay on…...
Legendary Boston bakery celebrates 100 years with free cannolis next week
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (117+ words) The famous 24-hour bakery rings in its centennial! Bova’s Bakery will mark its 100th anniversary with a community celebration on Tuesday, August 18. The North End bakery will host the event from 5 to 7 p.m., inviting customers to stop by and celebrate a…...
Somerville is hosting a massive free fermentation festival with a DIY ‘Kraut Mob,’ SCOBY swap, and live music—here is what to know about early access
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (238+ words) Somerville’s annual Fermentation Festival returns in 2026 with New England food vendors, hands-on activities, live music, culture swaps, and a new early-access option for eager attendees. The Somerville Fermentation Festival will bring food, science, and community together for its annual celebration…...
A 48-hour Gilmore Girls festival is coming to this cozy city just 2 hours from Boston—with a look-a-like contest, Luke’s coffee, and more
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (260+ words) Stay up to date with the best thing to do, breaking local news, hidden gems, and exclusive recommendations in your city. Hartford's famous Pratt Street will transform into Stars Hollow from the beloved hit Gilmore Girls for one weekend only…...
‘Cemetery Cinema’ returns to Cambridge as historic Mount Auburn Cemetery hosts $43 open-air double feature movie nights under the stars this September
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (247+ words) Stay up to date with the best thing to do, breaking local news, hidden gems, and exclusive recommendations in your city. The sixth annual event in partnership with Coolidge Corner Theatre features sunset screenings of "Wings of Desire" and "The…...
$20 Amtrak tickets between Boston and NYC— Amtrak announces newly expanded ‘reduced fare’ window
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (297+ words) Stay up to date with the best thing to do, breaking local news, hidden gems, and exclusive recommendations in your city. The permanent year-round expansion offers downtown-to-downtown routes along the Northeast Corridor, with $20 rides to NYC, $25 to Philadelphia, and $30 to…...