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Kid-Friendly Outdoor Summer Concerts Around Boston

We're rounding up Boston summer concerts and free outdoor music series to enjoy with your kids this year!

Check the calendar and map to find a fun family concert around Boston to add to your summer bucket list. Many of these events encourage bringing your own lawn chairs and picnic while you take in the fresh air and live entertainment.

Has your family gone to any of these summer concerts around Boston? Add a review to share your tips with fellow parents.


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    Central Library in Copley Square - Concerts in the Courtyard

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    Concerts in the Courtyard series will run from June to August with performances in the McKim Building Courtyard (inclement weather location: the Rabb Lecture Hall).

    Boston, MA

    Derby St Shops - Summer Thursdays

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    Derby St Shops hosts weekly kids activities outdoors on The Green throughout the summer. Depending on the week, there will be kids concerts, singalongs, crafts, classes and more. Tickets are required for all children.

    Hingham, MA

    Weymouth Public Libraries - Summer Family Concerts

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    Bring your chairs and blankets for a series of free summer concerts for families in the park behind the Tufts Library. They have a Summer Concert Series as well as Children's Concerts throughout the summer!

    Weymouth, MA
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    The Trustees - Summer Solstice at World's End

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    The Trustees will celebrate the summer solstice with a family-friendly picnic on Planter's Hill on World's End. Pack up your dinner or grab something from one of the featured food trucks, bring your blankets and chairs, and settle in a spot for a breathtaking view and sunset. The Aldous Collins Band will perform live music. Pre-registration is required.

    Hingham, MA
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    Abington Summer Concerts

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    Enjoy summer nights with Abington Summer Concerts. Music varies weekly and features a lineup of artists performing classic and current hits.

    Abington, MA

    Neighborhood Concert Series

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    The Boston Parks and Recreation Department proudly announces the ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series. The series takes place in parks across the city.

    Boston, MA
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    Lowell Summer Music Series - Free Fun for Kids

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    These free events feature music, fun performances, arts and crafts, free snacks, and more.


    Lowell, MA
    summer.sscmusic.org/eus/

    South Shore Conservatory - Evenings Under the Stars

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    Hingham, MA
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    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - Concerts in the Courtyard

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    Tucked inside the MFA’s Calderwood Courtyard, this series is a summer music tradition showcasing the hottest, most diverse acts from Boston and around the globe.

    Boston, MA
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    Hanover Parks and Recreation - Sunday Concert Series

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    The Hanover Parks and Recreation Department brings family-friendly entertainment to Forge Pond Park throughout the summer with its Sunday Concert Series. Be sure to bring your chairs and blankets and grab a spot on the lawn. Dinner, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

    Amanda Banta said:  The Hanover Parks and Recreation Department brings family-friendly entertainment to Forge Pond Park throughout the summer with its Sunday Concert Series. Be sure to bring your chairs and blankets and grab a spot on the lawn. Dinner, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

    Hanover, MA

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