Springtime in New England

Posted April 8, 2025 by Emmy Mahoney

Hello everyone! As the weather gets warmer, I thought it would be fun to create a list of my favorite things to do in and around Boston during the spring. When the weather gets nice, one of my favorite activities is to take a walk in the woods. The Mass Audubon organization has several different nature sites across Massachusetts. My favorites are Moose Hill in Sharon and Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield. Admission to these sites generally costs between $5 and $10 and gives you access to miles and miles of trails to explore. In case the woods are not your favorite, Massachusetts also has several flower picking locations that open up this time of year. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley and Ward’s Berry Farm in Sharon both offer tulip picking beginning in mid April. These locations are great if you only want to spend some time outside. 

There are also plenty of fun things to do in Boston when the weather warms up. With Simmons’ proximity to Fenway Park, going to a Red Sox game is an easy way to have fun with friends. To avoid the higher ticket prices, I recommend going on a weeknight. The Red Sox have their home opener Friday, April 4th. The Boston Marathon is another great spring time activity to attend. It is so much fun to cheer on the runners, especially as they complete the last few miles. This event occurs on Monday, April 21st, a day which we are lucky enough to have no classes. Although not in Boston, Somerville has a fun event called PorchFest. Local bands and musicians perform throughout the city. It is an entirely free event put on by the Somerville Arts Council, and takes place on Saturday, May 10th. 

There is such a wide variety of activities to do in Massachusetts in the spring. From spending time in nature to attending sporting events to music performances, there is something for everyone.