Seasons
New England has seasons, and we want you to make the most of them. Here are stories with helpful guidance on how to prepare for and enjoy fall, spring, summer and even winter.
How to keep your houseplants happy through a New England winter
New England weather is home to extremes, like hot summers and brutally cold winters. Those conditions can be hard on houseplants. Here's how to keep your plants going through the...
Fall is the best season for surfing in Massachusetts. Here's a guide
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, here’s a guide to where and when to surf around Boston and Massachusetts.
Chasing fall foliage in New England: Best spots, timing and what to expect
Here's what to know as you plan your leaf peeping adventures this season.
A heat wave is hitting Boston. Here are tips on how to stay cool and safe
Massachusetts residents are living through a heat wave this week. Here's how to stay safe and cool.
9 Greater Boston film festivals to check out this winter
The season brings the rescheduled Boston Palestine Film Festival, screenings from families and a sci-fi movie marathon. Here's what Erin Trahan recommends checking out this winter.
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7 highly-anticipated books to read this winter
From a debut memoir interrogating intimate relationships to a dark workplace comedy, WBUR book critic Christian Burno selects works that will take you on an adventure through the eyes of...
13 dance events to attend this winter
This season brings a range of performances onstage, from narratives about healing to a soulful work featuring spiritual music. WBUR arts contributor Shira Laucharoen highlights a collection of inventive shows...
14 art exhibits to explore this winter
Whether you’re looking to learn more about where the land meets the water or a new iconography in queer history, this season’s exhibits have offerings to deepen your roots in...
7 albums to listen to this winter
From provocative jazz compositions to charged hip-hop, music critic Charley Ruddell recommends albums from artists that are managing to pull experiences from within themselves in a post-pandemic world.
14 theater productions to see this winter
This season, local theater companies are offering productions on timely topics such as technology, transformation and history-making moments. Theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair shares a roundup of the ones she's looking...
Here are some ways to brave the cold and get outside
Winter is a season when the swirling snow drift seems to be sending mixed messages: Beware the biting wind! Look how pretty it is out here! What to do?
For $5, you can cut down a Christmas tree in White Mountain National Forest
A Christmas tree’s journey to the living room can take many forms. But the White Mountain National Forest offers a unique option: with the purchase of a five dollar permit,...
Brush up on these mental health tips as the New England winter approaches
There are few things the Northeast does as well as fall time. But the season can be tough for some people, as shorter days and colder temperatures can bring on...
How to carve a pumpkin like a pro
While you may have gutted and gouged a gourd before, it's always good to ask the experts for a little advice. Here are tips and tricks to carve a pumpkin...
New England's fall foliage still worth the trip, despite dull expectations
New England's wet summer means the region's fall foliage will likely be less vibrant than usual.
15 theater productions to see this fall
Despite the financial pressures that continue to pinch theater companies post-pandemic, this fall’s theatrical lineup is an ambitious and intriguing mix of titles and topics, from an adaptation of "Hamlet"...
10 art exhibits to explore this fall
There’s plenty of art to look forward to this season, including an exhibit about Isabella Stewart Gardner, three exhibits with vastly different approaches to portraiture and several exhibits exploring American...
Sidestep into the uncanny this fall with 12 new books
From historical novels that sound like the modern news cycle to contemporary works that take a twist toward the speculative, book critic Katherine Ouellette rounds up a selection of other-worldly...
7 albums by Mass. artists to listen to this fall
From Western Massachusetts indie rock to energetic pop-leaning projects in Boston, our Massachusetts-focused music guide showcases the state’s deep well of music diversity.
8 Greater Boston film festivals to check out this fall
Despite the dual SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the festival circuit keeps chugging along with a steady stream of indie and international films screening locally. Film critic Erin Trahan highlights the...