The Boston Events Calendar for March 2019 is packed with exciting events: the huge St Patrick's Day Parade, Boston Flower and Garden Show, Dine Out Boston, Caberet at the Boston Conservatory Theater, and much, much more!
Plus thrilling concerts by the Dropkick Murphys, Kelly Clarkson, Kiss, Fleetwood Mac, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, and many more top performers.
So take a look at the event calendar for March, make your hotel reservations, and come enjoy Boston in March!
You can expect to feel the first hints of spring - and perhaps enjoy the return of warm weather.
Check out all our top recommendations for fun things to do in Boston in March - and start planning your visit now!
Top Photo: St Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston
Boston Concerts & Shows - March 2019
Top March Concerts in Boston
Top March shows include Dropkick Murphys at House of Blues, Irish Comedy Tour at City Winery, shows by Kelly Clarkson, Kiss, Fleetwood Mac, and Ariana Grande at TD Garden, Mariah Carey at the Wang Theatre and the International Folk Festival at the Berklee Performance Center.
Schedules & Tickets:
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Boston Whale Watching Season 2019 Begins!
Boston whale watching cruises start on March 23.
These 3-4 hours excursions take you through Boston Harbor and out to Stellwagen Bank, a protected marine area about 25 miles east of the city. Marine biologists or naturalists serve as guides to make sure you don't miss a thing.
Be sure to bring your camera!
Get your whale watch tickets and reservations
More about Boston whale watching cruises
Boston Theater & Shows for March 2019
Top March Shows in Boston
Schedules & Tickets
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More Boston Theater District Shows
Where to have dinner in Boston's Theatre District
Top Hotels near Boston's Theatre District
Enjoy your Boston performance or show experience to the fullest when you stay in one of the nearby Theatre District hotels, such as the luxurious Hyatt Regency:
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Bruins March 2019 Home Game Schedule at the Garden
Get your Boston Bruins tickets for March home games, and head over to TD Garden for some fast action on the ice.
The Garden's convenient location next to North Station and close to Faneuil Marketplace makes it super-easy to get to.
Don't miss the chance to see Boston's hockey team, winner of 6 Stanley Cup championships!
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Hotels near TD Garden
Coming to an event at the Garden? Spend the night or the weekend at a nearby hotels, such as the glamorous Onyx (shown in photo), part of the Kimpton hotel family:
More top hotels near the Garden:
More about TD Garden: Schedule, directions, best ticket prices
Celtics Basketball at TD Garden - March 2019
You can cheer the Boston Celtics home games at TD Garden throughout March - so be sure to get your Celtics tickets, wear green, and go support our home team!
Tickets are affordable, TD Garden's central city location is super-easy to reach (just take the T to North Station), and plenty of neighborhood sports bars and clubs mean you can have a lot of fun before and after the game.
Find more Celtics tickets for March
More about TD Garden: Schedule, directions, best ticket prices
Best Boston Harbor Cruises during March
Adirondack III Cruises:
- Adirondack III Day Sail - through Oct 14
- Adirondack III Sunset Sail - through Oct
- Adirondack III 90-Minute Mimosa Day Cruise - through Sept 1
- Adirondack III City Lights Sail - Aug 24
- Adirondack III Illuminate the Harbor Fireworks Cruise - Aug 29
Northern Lights Cruises:
- Labor Day Fireworks Cruise - Aug 29
- Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise - Oct 12-Nov 3
- Boston Harbor Fall Foliage Luncheon Cruise - Oct 10-Nov 2
- Live Irish Music Cruise - Sept 6
- Boston Live Jazz Cruise on Northern Lights - through Aug 31
- Summer BBQ & Beer Cruises - Features a tasty rotation of BBQ styles throughout the summer - through Sept 21
- Sunday Evening Jazz Cruise On Northern Lights - through Oct 6
- Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise aboard the Northern Lights - through Oct 6
- Northern Lights Champagne City Lights Cruise - through Oct 24
- Brunch Cruise aboard Northern Lights - through Jan 1
- Northern Lights Sunset Cruise - through Jan 1
- Holiday Sunset Cruise - Nov 21-Dec 30
- Holiday Brunch Cruise - Nov 23-Jan 1
Half-Price & Discount Tickets for Boston Events in March 2019
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- Sunset Cruise - Boston Harbor cruise - Goldstar $0-13; Full price $20-24
- Flashback Friday '90s, '00s, and Today's Music Cruise - Provincetown II - Goldstar $10-20; Full price $40
- Tavern Nights - Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum - Goldstar $41; Full price $55
- Sh*t-Faced Shakespears: Macbeth - The Rockwell - Goldstar $15; Full price $25
- Tipsy Chocolate Tours - Boozy walking tour in Boston's Back Bay - Goldstar $48; Full price $68
- Dog Days of Summer Cruise - Massachusetts Bay Lines - Goldstar $6-16; Full price $11-29
- Comedy at Bill's Bar - Bill's Bar & Lounge (near Fenway Park) - Goldstar $5; Full price $10
- Shear Madness @ Charles Playhouse - Goldstar $28-40, full price $58
- Wine Riot - November 23 @ The Castle at Park Plaza - Goldstar $40, full price $65
- Salem Horror Fest - October @ Peabody Essex Museum, Salem - Goldstar $7, full price $13
Fun Boston Tours & Adventures for March
Featured New Hotel for March: Revolution Hotel in Boston's South End
40 Berkeley Street, Boston's South End
A trendy vibe, "micro" guest rooms, and - dare we say it, cheap rates position the new Revolution Hotel as one of Boston's most attractive affordable hotels, especially considering its close distance (5-10 minute walk, depending on where you're going) to Downtown Boston. Free high-speed wifi is a nice bonus.
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- Sunset Cruise - Boston Harbor cruise - Goldstar $0-13; Full price $20-24
- Flashback Friday '90s, '00s, and Today's Music Cruise - Provincetown II - Goldstar $10-20; Full price $40
- Tavern Nights - Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum - Goldstar $41; Full price $55
- Sh*t-Faced Shakespears: Macbeth - The Rockwell - Goldstar $15; Full price $25
- Tipsy Chocolate Tours - Boozy walking tour in Boston's Back Bay - Goldstar $48; Full price $68
- Dog Days of Summer Cruise - Massachusetts Bay Lines - Goldstar $6-16; Full price $11-29
- Comedy at Bill's Bar - Bill's Bar & Lounge (near Fenway Park) - Goldstar $5; Full price $10
- Shear Madness @ Charles Playhouse - Goldstar $28-40, full price $58
- Wine Riot - November 23 @ The Castle at Park Plaza - Goldstar $40, full price $65
- Salem Horror Fest - October @ Peabody Essex Museum, Salem - Goldstar $7, full price $13
Boston Underground Film Festival - 2019
When: March 20-24
Where: Brattle Theatre, Harvard Square, Cambridge
Closest T station: Red Line/Harvard
More information: website
The Boston Underground Film Festival screens independent, provocative, and experimental films and videos that deliberately push the envelope in style, content, and form.
What can you expect to see? An exciting mixture of experimental feature films, music videos, animations, documentaries, and shorts that celebrate and embrace the controversial, the confrontational, the political, and the alternative visions of their makers and their audiences.
If you're coming specifically for the festival, here are several hotels convenient to Harvard Square to consider:
- Harvard Square Hotel Rates & Reviews
- Charles Hotel Rates & Reviews
- Hotel Veritas Rates & Reviews
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Boston's Irish Pubs: More Places to Hear Irish Music
Boston has the best Irish pubs in the world, outside of Ireland - and almost as many to choose from. Thanks to the large number of Boston residents who hail from the Emerald Isle, you'll hear plenty of Irish accents on both sides of the bar in many of these pubs.
Needless to say, St. Patrick's Day is a huge event at Boston's Irish pubs . . . expect Irish music, dancing, green beer, and week-long celebrations.
Almost every Boston neighborhood has several or more Irish pubs - the Italian North End and Chinatown are the only 2 exceptions that come to mind.
Although some of these pubs feature live Irish music at least some of the time, almost all of them bring in terrific musicians around St. Patrick's Day.
Use our guide to Boston Irish pubs to find a spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day - and be sure to wear green!
$10 Weekend Ticket Special - Boston's Commuter Rail
From now through June 30, ride Boston's Commuter Rail trains as much as you want for just $10 each weekend. Take it into Boston, or use it for a day (or overnight) trip to Salem, Rockport, Wachusett (take an uber from the station to Wachusett Mountain for skiing or snowboarding), Concord, and other destinations.
Find out more: www.mbta.com/projects/10-weekends-commuter-rail
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Museum of Science Special Exhibit: Nature's Super Heroes
"Nature's Superheroes: Life at the Limits" at the Museum of Science thrills kids and adults by exploring the weird world of species that have developed strange and unique "superpowers" to overcome challenges threatening their survival.
From dark caves where animals live without eyes to bizarre mating songs to a giant seals who hold their breath for nearly 2 hours during mile-long dives for food, you'll be amazed by the power of evolution to create amazing responses to the challenges of life on Earth. Get ready for lots of immersive displays and hands on activities!
Where: Boston's Museum of Science
When: Open now through May 5, 2019
Admission: Free with $28 general museum admission ($23 for kids). Get free museum admission when you have a GoBoston Discount card or Boston CityPASS card.
Carousel Opening Day at the Greenway - 2019
Ride a seal, whale, peregrine falcon, or one of the other hand-carved creatures inspired by Boston Harbor wildlife and the original Shawmut peninsula on the unique 34-seat carousel on the Rose Kennedy Greenway across from the Boston Marriott Long Wharf.
The carousel opens for the season on March 29.
After your ride, stroll over to Faneuil Market for a treat.
Closest T station: Blue Line/Aquarium
Cost: $4/ride
More to do & see on the Greenway
Boston LGBT Film Festival at ICA Boston - 2019
Where: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
When: March 28 - April 7
Closest T station: Green Line E/Museum
Cost: To be announced for 2019
More information: Wicked Queer website; also www.mfa.org/programs/series/wicked-queer-the-boston-lgbt-film-festival
ICA Boston hosts the 35th annual LGBT Film Festival, showcasing an eclectic selection of LGBT cinema from around the world.
Photo: Queer Lion winner José
First Fridays at MFA - 2019
Art, music, and a cash bar featuring signature cocktails, wine, and tapas provide the perfect setting for meeting up with friends and making new connections, relaxing, and enjoying the MFA's elegant ambiance. Part social event, part opportunity to enjoy the Museum and the art within it.
When: March 1, 6-9:30pm (and also the first Friday of most months)
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston's Fenway neighborhood
Nearest T station: Green Line/Museum
Cost: Tickets required; get free ticket with museum admission ($25)
Must be: 21+
Boston Insider's Tip: Arrive early to get your ticket - they do sell out for this event
Boston Flower and Garden Show - 2019
Dream about spring as you gaze at the lush gardens and gorgeous floral displays at the Boston Flower and Garden Show at the Seaport World Trade Center. This year's special theme is "The Beauty of Balance," and you'll find lots of inspiration and tips about making the right garden size and plant type choices -plus numerous display gardens for inspiration.
The weather outside may not be balmy, but all the displays of horticultural tools and products, garden furniture and ornaments, and hand-made crafts will make warm temperatures seem a little bit closer.
Where to stay nearby:
- Seaport Hotel - Right across the street from the World Trade Center
- Westin Boston Waterfront - About 2 blocks away, next to the Boston Expo and Convention Center
- More South Boston Waterfront hotels near the Flower Show
When: March 13 - 17 (10am-8pm on March 13-14; 10am-9pm on March 15-16; 10am-6pm on March 17)
Where: Seaport World Trade Center, South Boston Waterfront
Cost: $20 Adults, $17 Seniors (65+), $10 Children 6 - 17; Children 5 and younger are free
Where to eat nearby: Seaport restaurants overlooking the Harbor
More about the Boston Flower and Garden Show
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Harpoon St Patrick's Festival
Harpoon Brewery (306 Northern Ave, South Boston Waterfront) kicks of their 2019 St Patrick's Day Festival with a 2-day beer festival at their brewery featuring a large selection of Harpoon and UFO beers, handmade brewery pretzels and food for purchase, and non-stop live music from Joshua Tree, Colum Cille Pipes & Drums, Dicey Riley with Zoe Darrow Celtic Rock Band, and other local bands throughout the weekend.
Dates: Friday, March 8 (6:30 - 11pm, doors close at 9:30pm) and Saturday, March 9 (1pm-7pm, doors close 5:30pm) - rain or shine!
Cost: $25 cover, paid at door - Includes festival entrance, souvenir pint glass, and first beer. Designated Drivers who register at the Customer Service booth when they arrive get free non-alcoholic beverages.
Getting there: Take the free shuttle from South Station (look for signs on Summer Street)
Important to know: Get an advance ticket for $30 for early admission on the Harpoon Brewery website - click on "Festivals." Capacity is limited - so if you don't have an advance ticket, arrive early
Age: 21+
Boston Irish Film Festival - 2019
March is the month for all things Irish, and the Boston Irish Film Festival, normally a 4-day event, will make you think you're back in the Emerald Isle. Films focus on Ireland and Irish culture, and what it means to be Irish in the 21st century. More than 3,000 fans attend this popular film series.
The Festival is taking a break from its usual format this year to fund-raise for next year's 20th anniverary fest, and instead will host a stellar evening program at the Somerville Theatre with two of Ireland's most acclaimed recent films: Float Like a Butterfly and Oscar-nominated Late Afternoon.
Coming to Boston specifically for the Festival? Here are three Cambridge hotels on the T's Red Line (1-2 stops from Davis Square, but also within easy walking distance) to consider:
- Porter Square Hotel - Rates & Reviews
- Charles Hotel Rates & Reviews
- Harvard Square Hotel Rates & Reviews
When: March 22
Where: Somerville Theatre at Davis Square
Closest T stations: Red Line/Davis Square (Somerville Theatre)
Cost: $20
Reservations/more information: Film Festival website
Boston Massacre Reenactment - Cancelled for 2019
March 3 is the 249th anniversary of the Boston Massacre, an explosion of tension between Boston Colonists and the occupying British troops in 1770 that ended with five dead Bostonians and set the stage for the American Revolution five years later. Although a reenactment is normally staged each year on March 3, at the Old State House on the Freedom Trail by the Bostonian Society, they have cancelled the event this year in order to focus on an updated way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the event next year.
Meanwhile, visit the Old State House, go on a Freedom Trail Tour, and check out the informative Boston Massacre history blog entries on the Bostonian Society's website (in case the link doesn't work, use: https://www.bostonhistory.org/2019massacre).
Find out more about what really happened at the Boston Massacre - and where to find the almost-hidden site
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St Patrick's Day Parade 2019
Boston's famous St Patrick's Day Parade takes place in South Boston ("Southie"), and starts at the Broadway T station on the Red Line.
Don't forget to wear green and bring a camera!
Find the St Patrick's Day parade route through South Boston.
When: Sunday, March 17, 1pm
Closest T station: Red Line/Broadway
More about the St Patrick's Day Parade route plus tips for getting there
More about other St Patrick's Day events
See our recommendations for the most convenient places to stay - especially if you're also catching the Dropkick Murphy's concert
Dropkick Murphys at House of Blues & Agganis Arena - St Patrick's Day Celebrations!
See Boston's favorite Celtic punk rock group, the Dropkick Murphys play their iconic favorites at House of Blues to celebrate St Patrick's Day in their home town.
Their Boston shows usually sell out far in advance - maybe because their "Shipping Up To Boston" song is practically the city's official anthem.
Get your Dropkick Murphys tickets now!!!
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St Patrick's Day Weekend Boston Harbor Cruises
- Live Irish Music Cruise - March 16 & 17 - Enjoy the gorgeous Boston skyline while you cruise around Boston Harbor and listen to lively Irish traditional music from the visiting Irish band Curragh - with fiddles, banjos, uilleann pipes, concertinas, and bouzoukis, you'll think you're in a cozy pub in the Emerald Isle - especially when you see all the Irish libations at the bar
- St. Patrick's Lunch 'n Brews Cruise with Live Irish Music - March 16 & 17 - Sip some Guinness, Irish Whiskey, or Irish Coffee along with a lavish spread of special Irish foods as you enjoy traditional Irish music played by Curragh, the Northern Light's visiting Irish band, on this sightseeing cruise around the harbor
- St Pat's Brunch Cruise with Live Irish Music - March 16 & 17 - A mouth-watering 3-course Irish brunch (for example, Irish Flag salad, Irish bacon rashers and Irish sausages with gravy, chocolate Guinness cake with Bailey's buttercream) and festive Irish drinks available at the bar set the tone as you listen to live Irish music by Curragh and take in sites around the Boston Harbor Islands
Other Popular Cruises on the Northern Lights:
- Northern Lights Champagne City Lights Cruise
- Northern Lights Sunset Cruise
- Sunday Evening Jazz Cruise On Northern Lights
- Boston Live Jazz Cruise on Northern Lights
Boston Flower and Garden Show - 2019
Dream about spring as you gaze at the lush gardens and gorgeous floral displays at the Boston Flower and Garden Show at the Seaport World Trade Center. This year's special theme is "The Beauty of Balance," and you'll find lots of inspiration and tips about making the right garden size and plant type choices -plus numerous display gardens for inspiration.
The weather outside may not be balmy, but all the displays of horticultural tools and products, garden furniture and ornaments, and hand-made crafts will make warm temperatures seem a little bit closer.
Where to stay nearby:
- Seaport Hotel - Right across the street from the World Trade Center
- Westin Boston Waterfront - About 2 blocks away, next to the Boston Expo and Convention Center
- More South Boston Waterfront hotels near the Flower Show
When: March 13 - 17 (10am-8pm on March 13-14; 10am-9pm on March 15-16; 10am-6pm on March 17)
Where: Seaport World Trade Center, South Boston Waterfront
Cost: $20 Adults, $17 Seniors (65+), $10 Children 6 - 17; Children 5 and younger are free
Where to eat nearby: Seaport restaurants overlooking the Harbor
More about the Boston Flower and Garden Show
A St Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn - 2019
If you're a fan of Brian O'Donovan's Celtic Sojourn program on Boston's WGBH radio or his Celtic Sojourn Christmas celebration, you'll want to be sure to get to his celebration of Irish and Celtic music, dance, and storytelling in A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge.
When: March 16, Sanders Theatre - 2 shows
Ticket information: 1-617-496-2222
Half-Price & Discount Tickets for St Patrick's Day Events - 2019
Half-price, discount, and deep discount tickets to St Patrick's Day Weekend events, parties, and shows are starting to become available through Goldstar.
- St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Irish Stroll @ SideBar Boston - Goldstar - $17-$20; Full Price $20-$25
- St Patrick's Comedy Show @ Rockwell - Goldstar - $10; Full Price $20
St Patrick's Day 5K Race in Southie - 2019
Just a couple of hours before the big St Patrick's Day Parade starts on Sunday, March 17th, the St Patrick's Day 5K Road Race kicks off at 11am from the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys and Girls Club at the corner of F and 6th Streets.
Head over to cheer on the 1,750 runners, who are carrying on a long tradition - this race first started back in 1940. You can identify the first 650 entrants by their official long-sleeved race shirts designed by one of the race's most famous sponsors, the Dropkick Murphys, Celtic punk rock group with Southie origins.
A live concert by Rad Youth Rock-Pop Band will take place before the race.
The route goes from West 6th Sth Street to Dorchester Street, down E. Broadway to Farragut Statue, back up E. Broadway to W. Broadway, and then down E Street to West 6th.
Sponsorship money and donations raised by the marathon racers goes to support South Boston youth programs. More details and registration at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club website (click "Get Involved"). If you don't want to run but want to help, they're also looking for volunteers!
Dine Out! Boston - 2019
When: March 3-8 and March 10-15
Where: Top Boston restaurants - many choices in every neighborhood!
Cost:
- Lunch:
$15, $20, $25
- Dinner: $28, $33, $38
Twice each year, you can enjoy fine dining at very affordable prices at the best Boston restaurants. Sample the latest "hot" restaurants where normally you'd pay much more, visit old favorites, and explore a few places you've never tried before.
Check for participating Dine Out Boston restaurants and other information. And don't forget to check our tips for getting the most value out of Dine Out Week!
More Things to Do in Boston in March
More Ways to Experience Boston in March
March marks the beginning of spring in Boston - a perfect time to get out and see the city! These fun trolley tours, bus tours, and special destinations let you enjoy the best of Boston!
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