The Weekender: Boston's Saturday Morning Newsletter
An excerpt from The Weekender newsletter, a Saturday morning read about making life — and weekends — a little more fun.
What would you eat at a summer cookout in 1776?
With so many events centered on colonial history happening across the Massachusetts, we were wondering what people might've eaten at a summer gathering in 1776. The short answer? Not burgers...
6 ways to spend your weekend at The WBUR Festival
Here are six ways to spend your day at the 2026 WBUR Festival — with itineraries shaped around personal interests like national politics, journalism, sustainability, health and more.
The rise of Porchfest in Somerville and beyond
There are nearly 40 Porchfests coming to cities and towns across Massachusetts this spring and summer. But few can compete with Somerville Porchfest, which remains the largest and most popular...
Is Fenway Park's new 'lobstah' poutine actually... good? We reviewed the ballpark's new food
Back in early April, six WBUR staffers went to Fenway Park to taste test a few of the ballpark's new menu items, including loaded hot dogs, grilled cheese, Nutella-filled mini...
A bonsai bonanza: The Arnold Arboretum’s tiniest trees return to display
After a long winter in storage, the Arnold Arboretum’s bonsai collection is back on display. Though they may be miniature, caring for these trees over the last five months was...
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It’s April break! Here are 7 things to do with your kids around Greater Boston
From racing to art making to a colonial fair, here are seven fun things to do with kids around Greater Boston while school's out for April vacation.
Why are people dragging a duck boat across Boston Common?
Saturday is the second annual Duck Boat Challenge, an event put on by the city of Boston to raise money for local youth sports programs.
What drought conditions in Mass. mean for spring gardening
Regular droughts are expected to play an increasingly big role in New England’s future due to climate change. So, what does that mean for your garden? WBUR spoke to Vandana...
'Remember the Ladies': 4 influential women of the American Revolution
The Adams National Historical Park in Quincy is hosting a celebration this weekend to mark the 250th anniversary of Abigail Adams’ famous “Remember the Ladies” letter. Adams wasn’t the only...
10 local nightlife spots that feel like an escape from Boston
What's a nightlife spot in Boston that makes you feel like you've been transported somewhere else? Here's what local influencers suggested, from speakeasies to retro bars to museums.
The Pi Day rush is real for Boston-area bake shops. Here's how they deliver
Fran Kolenik, the owner of Drive-By Pies in Brookline, says Pi Day — aka March 14 — is the second-busiest day of the year for her bake shop.
Starting your spring clean? Here are tips from Boston's 'Clutter Queen'
Rhea Becker, who runs a decluttering and organization business based in Boston, shares her advice for starting your spring clean — and how to find the motivation to properly declutter.
March is 'Maple Month' in Mass. Here’s a guide to the state's sugarhouses
More than two dozen Massachusetts maple producers and sugarhouses will open to the public for Maple Weekend on March 7-8 so that visitors can get an up-close look at —...
Street snowboarding — and truckloads of snow — return to Boston's City Hall Plaza this weekend
Red Bull Heavy Metal, a single-day street snowboarding competition, is returning for its second year in Boston on Saturday, Feb. 21. Here's what's new at the event for 2026 and...
An odd love story to chew on this Valentine’s Day
A century ago, beavers were basically extinct in Massachusetts. Now, their numbers are in the tens of thousands. It all started with an ill-fated love triangle involving three beavers named...
Just catching up on the Pats? Here's your cheat sheet for Super Bowl LX
The New England Patriots have changed coaches twice, turned over the entire roster and introduced a new crop of stars since the last time they were in the Super Bowl....
Can Boston winter like Canada? This year's 'Frostival' will test it out
This February, Meet Boston is launching the city’s first-ever “Frostival,” their take on a Canadian-style winter festival. Meet Boston spokesperson Dave O'Donnell shares what they've got in store.
Not just socks: New England's wool industry is finding new ways to use fleece
From gardening to construction and insulation, New England producers of sheep and alpaca wool are looking beyond the clothing industry to make use of excess fleece.
Learn and connect this MLK Day at these 4 events
Our new winter arts guides feature several exhibits, shows and events happening this weekend where you can remember Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the Black American experience.
The best chocolate chip cookies in Mass., as declared by our readers
We asked, you answered: Here are some of the best places to grab Massachusetts' iconic state cookie.