Your Memorial Day Weekend Plan: Festivals, Fun, and Fresh Finds in Boston

The 2025 Boston Calling Music Festival is shaping up to be one of the most diverse and exciting lineups yet, with headliners like Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy, and Dave Matthews Band. Held at Harvard’s Athletic Complex in Allston over Memorial Day weekend, the festival blends massive mainstage acts with rising stars like Remi Wolf, Thee Sacred Souls, and Infinity Song. It’s an all-ages event with kids under 10 getting in free, making it a rare, family-friendly festival experience. Beyond the music, guests can expect incredible concessions, immersive art, indoor performances, and a few surprises still under wraps. Whether you're a first-timer or a festival regular, Boston Calling promises an unforgettable kickoff to summer, starting Friday!

Get ready for a vibrant day on the waterfront as the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce presents a Celebration of Arts & Culture! Held at Waterfront Park, this event brings together live local bands, delicious food trucks, refreshing libations, and one-of-a-kind artisan vendors. It’s the perfect way to enjoy Newburyport’s creative spirit against the backdrop of its historic harbor. Come for the art, stay for the community vibes and live entertainment!

If you love coffee and have always wanted to try pottery, this cozy, beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect combo. You’ll kick things off with a 20-minute guided coffee tasting by Gracenote Coffee, followed by a 2 hour hands-on pottery session where you’ll create your own custom mugs or espresso cups. With step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn to shape, decorate, and add handles to your pieces—all while sipping a complimentary drink. The best part? Your finished, food-safe creations will be glazed, fired, and shipped to you in a few weeks, plus there’s even Pottery Trivia with prizes from local small businesse

Start your morning with movement at our monthly all-level yoga class led by Peter Sacco of BulldogFlowBoston. After the session, stick around for YOGA & NA SIPS, a relaxed social hour featuring refreshing non-alcoholic drinks. It’s the perfect way to connect with the community and reset your mind and body. All levels are welcome—just bring your mat and good vibes!

Looking to make new friends in Boston and want to make the most of your day off work for the holiday? Tal, founder of the Make Friends After College Facebook group (with over 25,000 members!), is hosting a fun and casual Memorial Day Picnic at Cambridge Commons. Expect good vibes, snacks, frisbee, games, and a chance to meet other young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Tal will be easy to spot—just look for the host tag! Be sure to join the group for updates and text 617-942-1614 if you need help finding the crew.