Best Memorial Day Events For The Family In Boston
General Order No. 11. "The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land," General John Logan proclaimed in May 1868. Since the Civil War, many patriots have cherished this day. Along with Flags for The Fallen, parades and colors decorating cemeteries across the nation, Memorial Day has extended into weekend celebrations of all types.
Entertainment Cruises Celebrate Memorial Day
Odyssey I
200 Seaport Blvd.
Spirit of Boston Cruises
60 Rose Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 997-2134
www.spiritcruises.com
www.odysseycruises.com
Date: May. 27 - 30, 2016 at 11 a.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
The Spirit of Boston has buffed up it's decks just in time for the holidays in May. Be one of the first to enjoy a luncheon, dinner or comedy cruise on the newly renovated cruise ship, where even the buffet menu reflects a new vibrant season. Table top shuffleboard, a gigantic game of Jenga, photo booth sessions are all worthy activities for the memory books. Make your own unique mark on the holiday while enjoying magnificent views of the harbor. The activities are ample: dance 'til you drop on the dance floor, be entertained by local comedians of Boston or settle into the contentment of wind against your cheeks with a loved one during this weekend when the nation honors the bravery of those who have given their lives to defend freedom. The Odyssey I makes it a double, giving more choices to seafarers wishing to set sail on Boston Harbor Memorial Day weekend.
Across Plum Island
plumfest.org
Date: May 21, 2016 at 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Plumfest 2016 is a full island musical extravaganza! Run solely by volunteers with a passion for community and live music. Inspired by neighboring porch fest events, Plumfest spans the length of Plum Island, showcasing the area's local talent and natural appeal of beaches and beauty that attracts families to vacation there any time of the season, and it's all free! Last year's event featured forty performers on twenty decks and patios of homesteaders on the island. Flight of Fire are recent winners of Limelight Magazine's Band of the Year Award 2016 and New England Music Award's "Last Band Standing" for Boston finalists 2015. This all-girl band sets the stage on fire with fun, magical and technically proficient performances that set them ahead of the rest. Make the trip for this day long-event with family and friends; it's going to be nothing short of memorable.
Boston Blues All Stars
Bull Run Restaurant
250 Great Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-4311
www.bullrunrestaurant.com
Date: May. 28, 2016 at 6 p.m.
The Bull Run Restaurant has stood the test of time and legend. Lyrics by famous songwriters and performers have included the tavern, and the Great Road itself has claimed a permanent spot in history. Captains, officers, royalty and the resident ghost Nathaniel are still discussed today, and seeing the Egopantis mounted and Nathaniel's musket above the fireplace only adds more intrigue and speculation. Take in the Boston Blues All Stars performance in one of the two concert halls, and rest up in comfort at the formerly named Stagecoach Inn. No matter which agenda, this is one spot on the map that encompasses entertainment, quality service and mysterious history each member of your party will be talking about long after the Memorial Day celebrations have ended. Boston Blues All Stars features Anthony Geraci one of Boston's most impressive Blues piano masters nominated most recently for a long list of awards including the coveted Album of the Year 2016 by the Blues Foundation/Blues Music Awards for "Fifty Shades of Blue."
Free Museum of Fine Arts Admission
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 267-9300
www.mfa.org
Date: May 30, 2016 at 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Did you know the Boston Museum Of Fine Arts houses over 400 exhibits at any given time? Memorial Day is one of the only free admission dates this world class museum offers to the general public. Explore the world with your family using the museum's interactive displays spanning science, the latest technology advances, biological displays and aeronautic exhibits. Delight the youngsters in the Fine Arts special butterfly garden, or catch an IMAX movie at the museum's private theater.
