Radisson Hotel & Suites Chelmsford-Lowell

Bring in the New Year with your neighbors, all three million of them. First Night is Boston's most celebrated party of...

Bring in the New Year with your neighbors, all three million of them. First Night is Boston's most celebrated party of the year with more than 40 indoor and outdoor venues throughout downtown Boston. Museums, theaters, churches and performance centers all over the city open their doors for events like the Family Festival at Hynes Convention Center, giant ice sculptures on Copley Square and Boston Common, fireworks, a Mardi Gras-style procession that weaves through the streets of Boston and, of course, you can't bring in the New Year without a countdown.

Hours: Tue, Dec 31, 2013

Food, beer, live entertainment, and shopping equal fun during this lively German festival. Clowns, rides, and face...

Food, beer, live entertainment, and shopping equal fun during this lively German festival. Clowns, rides, and face painting entertain children. Adults enjoy tasting foods and beers from around the world. Numerous vendors set up shop along the streets for those looking to go home with a memento. Multiple musical concerts are provided along the square. There is something for everyone during this popular local event.

Hours: October 2013

The Boston Film Festival has evolved over the years to include such illustrious premiers as Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Prime,...

The Boston Film Festival has evolved over the years to include such illustrious premiers as Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Prime, Matchstick Men, American Beauty and the Piano. And with Massachusetts fast becoming an epicenter of big budget filming, this year's festival is bound to draw in some big names. From shorts to documentaries to feature films, the festival has something for everyone. Evening receptions hosted by renowned chefs and restaurateurs is a great place for budding filmmakers and talent to network and mingle among veterans of the industry. Check out the website for tickets.

Hours: Fri, Sep 20, 2013 Sat, Sep 21, 2013 Sun, Sep 22, 2013 Mon, Sep 23, 2013 Tue, Sep 24, 2013

Be sure to take part in this meaningful parade, commemorating the sacrifice of the men and women who've served our...

Be sure to take part in this meaningful parade, commemorating the sacrifice of the men and women who've served our nation in the armed forces. The parade begins at Beacon and Tremont Streets and proceeds to Boston Common. It's a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute and see first-hand the people who have helped earn our nation's freedoms.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Independence Day has never been celebrated as it is in Boston. Nearly half a million people gather each year to enjoy a...

Independence Day has never been celebrated as it is in Boston. Nearly half a million people gather each year to enjoy a concert performed by the famous Boston Pops Orchestra. The evening ends with a bang as cannons are shot, bells are rung, and the perfectly choreographed fireworks and music display (called a "pyromusical") lights up the sky and entertains the crowd.

Hours: Thu, Jul 4, 2013

Founded in 1911, the Fisherman's Feast is a religious festival introduced to Boston by Italian immigrants. The festival...

Founded in 1911, the Fisherman's Feast is a religious festival introduced to Boston by Italian immigrants. The festival begins with a religious ceremony in which the Madonna statue is carried from the Fisherman's Club to the feast chapel. The rest of the festival revolves around music, food and drink. Vendors sell yummy treats like Italian sausages, pizzas, pasta and calamari, and DJs, live music and fun contests provide entertainment from the stage. At the end of the festival, the Madonna is lifted back to an upper window of the Fisherman's Club is a final ceremony. Lovers of food and wine and those who enjoy mingling with the locals will appreciate this long-standing feast.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Aug 15, 2013 Fri, Aug 16, 2013 Sat, Aug 17, 2013 Sun, Aug 18, 2013

A variety of short and feature films are presented during this festival. Many entries are works that were completed by...

A variety of short and feature films are presented during this festival. Many entries are works that were completed by students from nearby arts schools. The event is non-competitive, and some films that are shown become big hits at the box office. One example is \\\\"American Beauty,\\\\" which ended up winning an Oscar.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Apr 12, 2013 Sat, Apr 13, 2013 Sun, Apr 14, 2013 Mon, Apr 15, 2013 Tue, Apr 16, 2013 Wed, Apr 17, 2013 Thu, Apr 18, 2013 Fri, Apr 19, 2013 Sat, Apr 20, 2013 Sun, Apr 21, 2013

Disc Jockey Greg Sarni started this festival in 1996. Performances are free and feature many talented jazz musicians,...

Disc Jockey Greg Sarni started this festival in 1996. Performances are free and feature many talented jazz musicians, including The Love Dogs, The Jones Brothers, and Johnny and The East Coast Rockers. Many establishments that support the two-day jazz fest will offer discounts to customers sporting the Bean Town Jazz Festival Buttons. Usually held the last week in September.

Hours: Sat, Sep 28, 2013

It's not often that Americans have the chance to participate in a 3,000-year-old cultural tradition, but this August,...

It's not often that Americans have the chance to participate in a 3,000-year-old cultural tradition, but this August, Chinatown Main Street brings the popular Chinese Moon Festival to Boston for a measure of exotic celebration. With authentic foods, music, and dance, the festival celebrates the harvest moon and is one of the most important holidays on the Chinese calendar. So, grab a moon cake, do the fire dragon dance, and consider it cultural education.

Hours: August 2013

Love to wine and dine? Don't miss this series of themed wine dinners, held from January through the end of March. Each...

Love to wine and dine? Don't miss this series of themed wine dinners, held from January through the end of March. Each event is hosted by the winemaker or proprietor, and in past years popular events have included The Battle of the Cabernets and Meritage Madness.

Hours: January 2014 February 2014 March 2014