By Beth Treffeisen
BOSTON – With the first day of summer just a few weeks away, the number of fun outdoor events and activities in Boston is growing strong. With a forecast calling for mild weekend weather, there are few excuses not to get outside during your off hours.
Of course, this being New England, the weather could change but for your convenience, here are some fun ideas for the whole family:
Visit an open market
With healthy food trends on the rise, Boston is becoming home to many farmers’ markets. From the Public Market downtown near Government Center to the Greenway Open Market closer to the waterfront, the venues are plentiful.
One of the most popular is the South End Open Market at Ink Block on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s an arts market with 130 local vendors selling handmade and vintage goods. Food lovers will find more than a dozen food trucks offering some of the most innovative cuisine in the city, from gourmet pizza and tacos to Asian fusion food. If all that isn’t enough, the famers’ market with 50 stands offers a wide a variety of vegetables, fruits, flowers and baked goods.
To find a local farmer’s market that is close to your neighborhood, there’s a full list here.
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