The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Preschool Story Time at BPL Grove Hall
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Preschool Story Time at BPL Egleston Square
Egleston Square Branch of the BPL - 10:30 AM
Egleston Square Branch of the BPL - 10:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Lesley Ellis Mini Open House
Lesley Ellis School - 9:00 AM
Lesley Ellis School - 9:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Snowmazing! Polar Playground at Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Journey to the North Pole in Lincoln and North Conway, New Hampshire
Conway Scenic Railroad - various times Pick
Conway Scenic Railroad - various times Pick
Journey to the North Pole in Lincoln and North Conway, New Hampshire
Granite State Scenic Railway - various times Pick
Granite State Scenic Railway - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Central Square Theater presents Liars and Believers' Yellow Bird Chase
Central Square Theater
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National BBQ Festival at Eisenhower Park
Fri Jun 13, 2025 - Sun Jun 15, 2025
- see all dates
Repeating every days through June 15, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Adults: $50. Kids ages 3-12: $22.50. (+ fees)
Location:
Eisenhower Park
Fire up your appetite at the National BBQ Festival at Eisenhower Park. This smokin’ weekend includes mouthwatering eats, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun! This one-of-a-kind event brings together top pitmasters from across the country, serving up award-winning barbecue alongside craft brews, local vendors, and non-stop activities. The Kids Zone features carnival games, face painting, hands on BBQ and more.
Competitors from the BBQ capitals of the world will battle for the champion title and top honors. With a $100,000 purse, the stakes (and the flames) are high.
Choose from General Admission or VIP tickets. Festival Hours Friday, June 13: 4 to 10pm. Saturday, June 14: 11am to 11pm and Sunday, June 15: 11am to 4pm.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
