10 free activities to do in June in Boston

Things to do

Enjoy outdoor music, parades, workouts and more.

With spring in full swing, June is full of plenty of ways to enjoy the city indoors or outdoors without spending a single cent. Whether it’s a sweat session on the harbor, listening to live music outdoors, or celebrating gay pride, here are 10 things to do for free in Boston in June.

The popular Seaport Sweat Series on the Seaport Common begins 2024 with Broncore Bootcamp on June 1 at 10 a.m. The perfect blend of cardio, core and high intensity strength, you can expect a high intensity workout with plyometric rounds, strength circuits and as much core as you can handle. You can expect Pilates, yoga, HIIT, Zumba and more throughout the summer season. (85 North Avenue, Boston)

The Central Library Courtyard Concerts series runs from June 5 to August 30 and features a variety of artists and musical genres in the library’s iconic Italian Courtyard at the Copley Square branch. These free performances take place in the McKim Building courtyard (or in the Rabb Conference Room in inclement weather) on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. (700 Boylston Street, Boston)

Watch the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean while listening to live entertainment during the 24th annual Summer in the City entertainment series, June 6 – August 29. Running Tuesday through Friday, the harbor comes alive with bands performing every evening on the floating deck of the Boston Harbor Hotel. barge stage for jazz, soul, country, R&B, DJs and more. The full musical program will be announced at the end of spring. Shows take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (70 Rowes Wharf, Boston)

When the weather starts to warm up (and it will be this summer, according to weather experts), you can cool off in one of Boston’s iconic water fountains along the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the North and South Canals, the Labyrinth and Rings Fountains, the Harbor Fog Sculpture and Chinatown Creek. Come with your family and splash around to your heart’s content until mid-October from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (various locations across Boston)

On June 8, Boston shows pride with a parade, festival and more celebrating its LGBTQ+ community through Boston Pride for the People (BPFTP). Beginning at Copley Square at 11 a.m. and traveling through the south side of the city, the strolling celebration will end at Boston Common where the party is just beginning with a festival of performances from local and national artists. City Hall Plaza will also host a 21+ Block Party later in the afternoon. (various locations across Boston)

Planet Fitness wants to keep your kids busy this summer by bringing back its High School Summer Pass program. High school students ages 14 to 19 are welcome to work out for free at any of its locations, including its eight Boston gyms. Registration is required and teens under 18 must register with a parent or guardian online or in the club. (various locations across Boston)

The June 2024 Jazz Night lineup at Long Live Roxbury, Boston’s new jazz haunt, brewery and taproom, includes free performances throughout the month, including the Grammy Award-winning Alon Yavnai Quintet , on June 6, a Teresa Ines Quarter show on June 13. , Angel Subero + The Project on June 20 and Seventh Sun on June 27. All shows start at 6 p.m. and end around 8:30 p.m. (152 Hampden Street, Roxbury)

A number of events held throughout Massachusetts celebrate the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle of the American Revolution, on June 17, 1775. A tradition since 1786, the Bunker Hill Day Parade follows a route through Charlestown on June 16 starting at 12:30 p.m., starting at the intersection of Vine and Bunker Hill St., going down Main St., and ending on Winthrop St. near the Charlestown Militia Training Ground. (Charlestown)

The 11th Annual Concert in the Park is the first concert of spring featuring Inspire Arts & Music’s best youth groups from across New England. Taking place on June 13 at 5 p.m. in the heart of Post Office Square, the evening concert will be headlined by IAM’s premier band, the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps, as they prepare for their summer tour in across the country. (Norman B. Leventhal Park, Franklin Street., Boston)

The 5th annual Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival returns June 29-30 from noon to 8 p.m. (9 p.m. Saturday night) to celebrate Black joy, arts, music and culture. One of Boston’s fastest growing urban arts and music festivals, BAMS celebrates Afro-centric identity and Black art through the creative and musical contributions of local, regional and nationals spread across two live music stages, with numerous artists of all ages. activities. (Franklin Park Playstead Field, 1 Pierpont Rd., Boston)