Cheap Weekend Events in Boston

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! Make sure to check the blog tomorrow for more ideas to do Sunday with mom on her big day + a list of places where mom can get in free including the zoo, restaurants, and more!

Here’s some fun things to do this weekend in Boston on a budget:

Free Ferry to George’s Island: Saturday, May 9, 2015. The Boston Harbor Island season kicks off on Saturday and celebrate with free ferry rides to George’s Island!

Lilac Sunday: Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the Arnold Arboretum. Check out the Lilac collection at the Arboretum on Sunday as well as enjoy family activities and fun!

Pintervention pop-up: May 8-10, 2015 at Peters Park in the South End. Join the Pinterest team to bring pins to real life with a do-it-yourself dog park!

ArtWeek Boston: May 1-10, 2015 across Boston. Enjoy this 10-day collection of arts and entertainment in Boston with half of the events free.

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency.

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

It is also the last weekend of The Big Apple Circus at City Hall and you can find discounts here if you are interested!

Hope you have a great weekend whatever you decide to do!