July Activities in the Boston Area

There are many July activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this summer. Check out our list of July activities and events happening in the Boston area.

Summer 2025 at Boston Children’s Museum
Tue 7/1/25 – Sun 8/31/25
Boston Children’s Museum is packed with interactive, educational, and creative experiences for kids and families all summer long. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect during your visit this summer.

Summer Public Planetarium Program: Big Astronomy
Tue 7/1/25
Join us for summer public planetarium programs! Programs feature live presentations of current astronomy topics paired with various planetarium films. Program runtime is 60-75 minutes.

Boston Harborfest & Fireworks 2025
Wed 7/2/25  –  Fri 7/4/25   
Boston Harborfest is a proud tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history with hundreds of activities over Independence Day weekend at Boston’s most iconic historic landmarks.

Bubbles & Books Storytime on the Seaside Lawn at Hammond Castle Museum
Wed 7/2/25  –  Wed 8/27/25   
Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn. Fairytales do come true at castles by the sea!

Summer Concerts at Kendall Center
Thu 7/3/25  –  Tue 8/12/25   
Whether on your way home from work, or heading to dinner, make a stop by Urban Park roof garden to listen to Berklee musicians performing a variety of genres including pop, jazz, and Latin music.

Abington Summer Concert Series
Sun 7/6/25  –  Sat 8/24/25
The Abington summer concert series is back for Summer 2023. These great family friendly concerts will be held at 6 p.m. on Sundays at the Catherine and Joseph Nisby Bandstand.

Free Summer Sports Centers for Ages 7-14
Mon 7/7/25  –  Fri 8/22/25   
Our Sports Centers offer free summer camp alternatives to Boston youth. Each location offers instruction in several popular sports from July 7 through August 22.

Children’s Arts & Crafts Workshops in Boston Parks
Tue 7/8/25  –  Fri 8/15/25   
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS participatory program is pleased to announce the return of its series of Arts & Crafts Workshops giving children the opportunity to express their creativity

Lowell Summer Music Series Kids’ Shows
Wed 7/9/25  –  Thu 8/14/25   
Bring the kiddos and join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August! These free events feature music, fun performances, arts and crafts, free snacks and more.

MIT Open Space Programming: Summer Movie Nights (2025)
Fri 7/11/25  –  Fri 8/22/25   
Enjoy a magical summer evening under the stars with MIT’s outdoor film series! This family-friendly event series is free and open to the public, featuring a delightful mix of animated adventures and classic thrillers.

Allison Green
Boston Tutoring Services