Get Up and Go! Five Under $25

The sun is shining in New England, which means it is the best time to get out, enjoy and explore.  With so many fun activities outside your front door, we figured it would be fun to find new adventures that won’t break the bank!  Here are five local things to do for under $25 this summer. In fact, these are five cool and mostly-FREE local events, so get up and go have some fun!

National Sand Sculpting Competition at Revere Beach, July 18th-20th.  This event is free and includes concerts and fireworks!  Bring the kids for sand sculpting lessons, check out the amazing exhibits and get your toes wet while you’re there!  Since we haven’t spent any of your money yet….bring your $25 just in case the aroma from the food trucks or world-famous Kelly’s Roast Beef grabs your attention!

Free Flicks Fridays on the Charles River at the Hatch Shell beginning Friday, July 11^th and continuing for the following six weeks.  This is a great opportunity to bring your family into the city. Break out some blankets or lawn chairs and pack a picnic basket.  Movies start at dusk and feature a variety of box offices smashes including Frozen, the Goonies and Despicable Me 2.  Aside from feeding the meters or parking lot fees, this is another freebie!

Shakespeare on the Common July 23^rd-Aug. 10th featuring the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night, which follows the journeys of twins separated by a shipwreck. Free culture in a beautiful setting – what could be better!  Shows take place at the Parkman Bandstand at Boston Common, Tuesdays thru Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 7 pm for the live performance. Public transportation is available via the Red Line. Or take the Green line, and then walk up Newbury to catch the best people watching experience in Boston.

Brewery & Vineyard Tours - Jack’s Abby Brewery in Framingham offers free 15-30 minute tours every Saturday from 1-5 p.m.   Rapscallion craft beers in Fiskdale provides free tours to check out Wachusett Brewing Company in Princeton Monday – Saturday.  If you prefer wine, visit Bolton’s Nashoba Vineyards on the weekends for free tours.  Call ahead for reservations. 

Jazz at Sunset at Shrewsbury’s Scandinavian Athletic Club Park.  This Friday night event, which is very close to the Shrewsbury Commons (an eight minute ride down Route 20), is inexpensive ($15 for adults, 5 for kids), summer fun. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for a great family experience and some stellar music, including The Jeff Holmes Band and The New England Jazz All Stars.