The 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta brought world-class rowing, lively riverfront festivities, and thousands of visitors to Boston and Cambridge October 16–18. GoBoston explored the action along the Charles River on Saturday, October 17, from racing shells and the famous L.L.Bean Bootmobile to historic Weld Boathouse and the bustling streets of Harvard Square. Enjoy our original photographs, festival highlights, and tips for planning your own Head of the Charles weekend.

Discover Halloween magic at Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Explore glowing pumpkin sculptures, spooky woodland trails, family attractions, and original GoBoston photographs from Jack-O'-Lantern Nights 2026.

Planning Christmas in Boston? Where you stay can make all the difference. Explore the best neighborhoods and hotels for holiday lights, shopping, the Nutcracker, Holiday Pops, Snowport, and waterfront getaways. Find the right location for your family, romantic weekend, or first Boston Christmas visit.

Experience the magic of Christmas in Boston 2026. From Boston Common's famous Christmas tree and Beacon Hill's festive streets to Holiday Pops, the Nutcracker, seasonal markets, harbor cruises, and historic neighborhoods, discover everything you need to plan an unforgettable holiday visit.

Visiting Boston for Thanksgiving weekend? Stay somewhere central and skip the car. These Boston hotels put you within walking distance of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, TD Garden, the North End, the waterfront and more.

What happens when Boston restaurants' leftover bread becomes the dough for a sellout pizza? Scrappie’s founder Andrew Blau is bringing his inventive, sustainable pizza concept to 42 Charles Street on Beacon Hill, taking over the former Figs restaurant. It's a delicious new chapter in Boston restaurant history — and a story that brings the neighborhood's bread full circle.