A citadel of culture and history, Boston offers hundreds of attractive options to the visitor—its calendar is overflowing with concerts, exhibits, and theatrical and dance performances. With the two theaters at the Wang Center for the Performing Arts and all the local university productions, you'll never be at a loss for an evening's entertainment. Adding spice to this mix is a range of festivals and games by the much-loved professional sports teams.

For more information about upcoming events in Boston, contact the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Phone 617-536-4100. Toll-free 888-733-2678. Visit its Web site at http://www.bostonusa.com.

To call any of the numbers listed in this calendar from outside the U.S. or Canada, you must first dial your country's international access code, followed by the U.S. country code, 1.

Information in this calendar is subject to change and should be confirmed.

October, 2008

12 Oct—Oktoberfest. Free music, dance performances, street artists and children's entertainment abound on three stages, along with international cuisine. More than 200 regional artisans display crafts, jewelry, clothing and other gift items. Harvard Square, JFK Street, Brattle Street and Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge. For information, call 617-491-3434. http://www.harvardsquare.com.

12 Oct—BAA Half Marathon. Sponsored by the Boston Athletic Association, this 13.1-mi/21-km race showcases Boston's parks. The route begins on Park Drive, continues along the Riverway into Franklin Park and finishes in the Fenway neighborhood. For information, call 508-435-6905 or 617-236-1652. http://www.bostonmarathon.org.

13 Oct—Columbus Day. Public holiday.

Early-Late October—Concert. The Boston Symphony performs frequently at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. (Symphony T stop). For information, call 617-266-1492. For tickets, call 617-266-1200, or toll-free 888-266-1200. TDD 617-638-9289. http://www.bso.org. Continues through early May 2009

Early-Late October—NHL Hockey. The Boston Bruins play regular-season home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-624-1900. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.bostonbruins.com. Season continues through mid April 2009

Mid-Late October—NBA Basketball. The Boston Celtics play home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-854-8000. For tickets, call 617-523-3030. http://www.nba.com/celtics. Season continues through late April 2009

Late October—Dance. The Boston Ballet performs classical ballets and premieres at the Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-695-6950. For tickets, call 617-695-6955. http://www.bostonballet.com. Continues through mid May 2009

Late October—Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation. Plimoth Plantation re-creates Thanksgiving with authentic 1627 theme dining and other activities. New England Thanksgiving and Victorian Thanksgiving dinners feature period food, psalms and other music. Also workshops and lectures on customs of the time. 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth (40 mi/64 km south of Boston). For information or to make reservations, call 508-746-1622. http://www.plimoth.org. Continues through late November

Throughout October—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Continues through late June 2009

Throughout October—NFL Football. The New England Patriots play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). Single-game tickets are hard to come by, but a limited number are sold through Ticketmaster. For information, call 508-543-8200. For tickets, call toll-free 800-543-1776, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.patriots.com. Season continues through late December

Throughout October—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Continues through mid June 2009

November, 2008

11 Nov-Veterans Day. Public holiday.

27 Nov—Thanksgiving. Public holiday.

Early-Late November—Opera. The Boston Lyric Opera presents three productions each season at the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-542-4912. For tickets, call 617-542-6772. http://www.blo.org. Continues through early May 2009

Late November—Holiday Tree Lighting. The mayor of Boston and Santa Claus light the Christmas tree in Boston Common to kick off the holiday season. The adjacent public garden is illuminated, and the night is celebrated with family-oriented festivities. Tremont Street. For information, call the City of Boston Department of Parks and Recreation at 617-635-4505.

Throughout November—NBA Basketball. The Boston Celtics play home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-854-8000. For tickets, call 617-523-3030. http://www.nba.com/celtics. Season continues through late April 2009

Throughout November—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Continues through late June 2009

Throughout November—Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation. Plimoth Plantation re-creates Thanksgiving with authentic 1627 theme dining and other activities. New England Thanksgiving and Victorian Thanksgiving dinners feature period food, psalms and other music. Also workshops and lectures on customs of the time. 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth (40 mi/64 km south of Boston). For information or to make reservations, call 508-746-1622. http://www.plimoth.org. Concludes late November

Throughout November—NFL Football. The New England Patriots play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). Single-game tickets are hard to come by, but a limited number are sold through Ticketmaster. For information, call 508-543-8200. For tickets, call toll-free 800-543-1776, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.patriots.com. Season continues through late December

Throughout November—NHL Hockey. The Boston Bruins play regular-season home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-624-1900. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.bostonbruins.com. Season continues through mid April 2009

Throughout November—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout November—Dance. The Boston Ballet performs classical ballets and premieres at the Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-695-6950. For tickets, call 617-695-6955. http://www.bostonballet.com. Continues through mid May 2009

Throughout November—Concert. The Boston Symphony performs frequently at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. (Symphony T stop). For information, call 617-266-1492. For tickets, call 617-266-1200, or toll-free 888-266-1200. TDD 617-638-9289. http://www.bso.org. Continues through early May 2009

December, 2008

25 Dec-Christmas Day. Public holiday.

31 Dec-First Night Boston. The country's oldest and largest New Year's Eve celebration fills the day with at least 200 performances and events in more than 40 venues. Highlights include gigantic ice sculptures in parks and gardens, a Mardi Gras-style parade and fireworks at 7 pm and midnight, as well as theater, dance, music, puppetry, storytelling and visual-arts events. For information, call 617-542-1399. http://www.firstnight.org.

Throughout December—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Continues through late June 2009

Throughout December—NBA Basketball. The Boston Celtics play home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-854-8000. For tickets, call 617-523-3030. http://www.nba.com/celtics. Season continues through late April 2009

Throughout December—Concert. The Boston Symphony performs frequently at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. (Symphony T stop). For information, call 617-266-1492. For tickets, call 617-266-1200, or toll-free 888-266-1200. TDD 617-638-9289. http://www.bso.org. Continues through early May 2009

Throughout December—Dance. The Boston Ballet performs classical ballets and premieres at the Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-695-6950. For tickets, call 617-695-6955. http://www.bostonballet.com. Continues through mid May 2009

Throughout December—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Continues through mid June 2009

Throughout December—NHL Hockey. The Boston Bruins play regular-season home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-624-1900. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.bostonbruins.com. Season continues through mid April 2009

Throughout December—Opera. The Boston Lyric Opera presents three productions each season at the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-542-4912. For tickets, call 617-542-6772. http://www.blo.org. Continues through early May 2009

Throughout December—NFL Football. The New England Patriots play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). Single-game tickets are hard to come by, but a limited number are sold through Ticketmaster. For information, call 508-543-8200. For tickets, call toll-free 800-543-1776, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.patriots.com. Season concludes late December

January, 2009

1 Jan—New Year's Day. Public holiday.

19 Jan—Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Public holiday.

23-25 Jan—Wine Expo. Representatives from more than 440 wineries from about 18 countries attend the country's largest consumer wine event. Seaport World Trade Center and other venues. For information, call 877-946-3976. http://www.wine-expos.com/boston.

Early-Late January—Boston Wine Festival. This three-month-long festival of wine and cuisine features weekly events showcasing prestigious regional wineries and chefs, including the Battle of the Cabernets, educational seminars and signature wine-and-food-pairing dinners. Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf. For information, call toll-free 888-660-9463. http://www.bostonwinefestival.net. Continues through early April

Throughout January—NBA Basketball. The Boston Celtics play home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-854-8000. For tickets, call 617-523-3030. http://www.nba.com/celtics. Season continues through late April

Throughout January—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Continues through late June

Throughout January—Opera. The Boston Lyric Opera presents three productions each season at the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-542-4912. For tickets, call 617-542-6772. http://www.blo.org. Continues through early May

Throughout January—NHL Hockey. The Boston Bruins play regular-season home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-624-1900. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.bostonbruins.com. Season continues through mid April

Throughout January—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout January—Dance. The Boston Ballet performs classical ballets and premieres at the Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-695-6950. For tickets, call 617-695-6955. http://www.bostonballet.com. Continues through mid May

Throughout January—Concert. The Boston Symphony performs frequently at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. (Symphony T stop). For information, call 617-266-1492. For tickets, call 617-266-1200, or toll-free 888-266-1200. TDD 617-638-9289. http://www.bso.org. Continues through early May

February, 2009

16 Feb—Presidents Day. Public holiday.

Throughout February—Boston Wine Festival. This three-month-long festival of wine and cuisine features weekly events showcasing prestigious regional wineries and chefs, including the Battle of the Cabernets, educational seminars and signature wine-and-food-pairing dinners. Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf. For information, call toll-free 888-660-9463. http://www.bostonwinefestival.net. Continues through early April

Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The Boston Celtics play home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-854-8000. For tickets, call 617-523-3030. http://www.nba.com/celtics. Season continues through late April

Throughout February—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Continues through late June

Throughout February—Opera. The Boston Lyric Opera presents three productions each season at the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-542-4912. For tickets, call 617-542-6772. http://www.blo.org. Continues through early May

Throughout February—Concert. The Boston Symphony performs frequently at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. (Symphony T stop). For information, call 617-266-1492. For tickets, call 617-266-1200, or toll-free 888-266-1200. TDD 617-638-9289. http://www.bso.org. Continues through early May

Throughout February—Dance. The Boston Ballet performs classical ballets and premieres at the Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-695-6950. For tickets, call 617-695-6955. http://www.bostonballet.com. Continues through mid May

Throughout February—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout February—NHL Hockey. The Boston Bruins play regular-season home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-624-1900. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.bostonbruins.com. Season continues through mid April

March, 2009

15 Mar—St. Patrick's Day Parade. Join spectators in south Boston for this unforgettable parade that is part of a weekendlong celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Parade route starts at 1 pm at the corner of Broadway and Dorchester Avenue and heads toward Old Colony Boulevard. For information, call 617-696-9880 or the Mayor's Office of Special Events and Tourism at 617-635-3911. http://www.irishmassachusetts.com.

17 Mar—St. Patrick's Day. Public holiday.

17 Mar—Evacuation Day. Celebrates the day the British quit Boston in 1776. Celebrated in Suffolk County only.

Throughout March—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Continues through late June

Throughout March—NBA Basketball. The Boston Celtics play home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-854-8000. For tickets, call 617-523-3030. http://www.nba.com/celtics. Season continues through late April

Throughout March—Boston Wine Festival. This three-month-long festival of wine and cuisine features weekly events showcasing prestigious regional wineries and chefs, including the Battle of the Cabernets, educational seminars and signature wine-and-food-pairing dinners. Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf. For information, call toll-free 888-660-9463. http://www.bostonwinefestival.net. Continues through early April

Throughout March—Opera. The Boston Lyric Opera presents three productions each season at the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-542-4912. For tickets, call 617-542-6772. http://www.blo.org. Continues through early May

Throughout March—NHL Hockey. The Boston Bruins play regular-season home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-624-1900. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.bostonbruins.com. Season continues through mid April

Throughout March—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout March—Dance. The Boston Ballet performs classical ballets and premieres at the Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-695-6950. For tickets, call 617-695-6955. http://www.bostonballet.com. Continues through mid May

Throughout March—Concert. The Boston Symphony performs frequently at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. (Symphony T stop). For information, call 617-266-1492. For tickets, call 617-266-1200, or toll-free 888-266-1200. TDD 617-638-9289. http://www.bso.org. Continues through early May

April, 2009

10 Apr—Good Friday. Public holiday. Some stores and offices are closed.

20 Apr—Patriot's Day. This de facto holiday commemorates Paul Revere's famous ride.

20 Apr—Boston Marathon. The country's oldest marathon with the largest guaranteed prize for an on-road footrace. A million spectators are anticipated at one of the most prestigious footraces in the world. The route begins in rural Hopkinton and ends in downtown Boston. For information, call 508-435-6905 or 617-236-1652. http://www.bostonmarathon.org.

Early-Late April—Major-League Baseball. The American League's Red Sox play home games at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way (Kenmore T stop). For information, call 617-267-1700. For tickets, call 617-482-4769. http://redsox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September

Early-Mid April—NHL Hockey. The Boston Bruins play regular-season home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-624-1900. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.bostonbruins.com. Season concludes mid April

Early April—Boston Wine Festival. This three-month-long festival of wine and cuisine features weekly events showcasing prestigious regional wineries and chefs, including the Battle of the Cabernets, educational seminars and signature wine-and-food-pairing dinners. Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf. For information, call toll-free 888-660-9463. http://www.bostonwinefestival.net. Concludes early April

Mid-Late April—Soccer. The New England Revolution play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). For information and tickets, call toll-free 877-438-7387, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.revolutionsoccer.net. Season continues through mid September

Throughout April—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Continues through late June

Throughout April—NBA Basketball. The Boston Celtics play home games at the FleetCenter, 1 FleetCenter Place at Causeway Street (North Station T stop). For information, call 617-854-8000. For tickets, call 617-523-3030. http://www.nba.com/celtics. Season concludes late April

Throughout April—Opera. The Boston Lyric Opera presents three productions each season at the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-542-4912. For tickets, call 617-542-6772. http://www.blo.org. Continues through early May

Throughout April—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout April—Concert. The Boston Symphony performs frequently at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. (Symphony T stop). For information, call 617-266-1492. For tickets, call 617-266-1200, or toll-free 888-266-1200. TDD 617-638-9289. http://www.bso.org. Continues through early May

Throughout April—Dance. The Boston Ballet performs classical ballets and premieres at the Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-695-6950. For tickets, call 617-695-6955. http://www.bostonballet.com. Continues through mid May

May, 2009

25 May—Memorial Day. Public holiday.

Early May—Opera. The Boston Lyric Opera presents three productions each season at the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-542-4912. For tickets, call 617-542-6772. http://www.blo.org. Concludes early May

Early-Mid May—Dance. The Boston Ballet performs classical ballets and premieres at the Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-695-6950. For tickets, call 617-695-6955. http://www.bostonballet.com. Concludes mid May

Early May—Concert. The Boston Symphony performs frequently at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. (Symphony T stop). For information, call 617-266-1492. For tickets, call 617-266-1200, or toll-free 888-266-1200. TDD 617-638-9289. http://www.bso.org. Concludes early May

Early May—May Fair. Celebrate the spring season with more than 300 craft and food vendors, in addition to a children's block party with rides, entertainment and other activities. Harvard Square, JFK Street, Cambridge. For information, call 617-491-3434. http://www.harvardsquare.com.

Late May—Paradise City Marlborough. This exhibition features art, sculpture and crafts by many of the country's cutting-edge young artists. Marlborough is 35 miles west of Boston. For information, call 413-587-0772, or toll free 800-511-9725. http://www.paradisecityarts.com.

Throughout May—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Continues through late June

Throughout May—Soccer. The New England Revolution play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). For information and tickets, call toll-free 877-438-7387, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.revolutionsoccer.net. Season continues through mid September

Throughout May—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout May—Major-League Baseball. The American League's Red Sox play home games at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way (Kenmore T stop). For information, call 617-267-1700. For tickets, call 617-482-4769. http://redsox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September

June, 2009

17 Jun—Bunker Hill Day. Commemorates the crucial 1775 battle against the British during the American Revolution. Bunker Hill Memorial in Boston National Historic Park. Celebrated in Suffolk County only.

Early-Mid June—Theater. The Huntington Theatre Company is Boston University's resident theater company, performing regularly at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. For information, call 617-266-7900. For tickets, call 617-266-0800. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org. Concludes mid June

Throughout June—Performance. The Wang Center frequently hosts plays, musicals, ballet, concerts and individual performances. 270 Tremont St. (Boylston T stop). For information, call 617-482-9393. For tickets, call Telecharge at 800-447-7400. http://www.wangcenter.org. Concludes late June

Throughout June—Soccer. The New England Revolution play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). For information and tickets, call toll-free 877-438-7387, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.revolutionsoccer.net. Season continues through mid September

Throughout June—Major-League Baseball. The American League's Red Sox play home games at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way (Kenmore T stop). For information, call 617-267-1700. For tickets, call 617-482-4769. http://redsox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September

July, 2009

4 Jul—Independence Day. Public holiday. Events of the day include a reading of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House, an official 21-gun salute, pealing of bells at Old North Church, fireworks and the famed outdoor Boston Pops concert on the Esplanade. For information, call 617-267-2400, or toll-free 888-484-7677. http://www.july4th.org.

Throughout July—Major-League Baseball. The American League's Red Sox play home games at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way (Kenmore T stop). For information, call 617-267-1700. For tickets, call 617-482-4769. http://redsox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September

Throughout July—Soccer. The New England Revolution play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). For information and tickets, call toll-free 877-438-7387, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.revolutionsoccer.net. Season continues through mid September

August, 2009

Throughout August—Major-League Baseball. The American League's Red Sox play home games at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way (Kenmore T stop). For information, call 617-267-1700. For tickets, call 617-482-4769. http://redsox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September

Throughout August—Soccer. The New England Revolution play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). For information and tickets, call toll-free 877-438-7387, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.revolutionsoccer.net. Season continues through mid September

September, 2009

7 Sep—Labor Day. Public holiday.

Early-Mid September—Soccer. The New England Revolution play regular-season home games at Gillette Stadium, Route 1 and Patriot Place, Foxboro (33 mi/53 km south of Boston). For information and tickets, call toll-free 877-438-7387, or Ticketmaster at 617-931-2222. http://www.revolutionsoccer.net. Season concludes mid September

Throughout September—Major-League Baseball. The American League's Red Sox play home games at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way (Kenmore T stop). For information, call 617-267-1700. For tickets, call 617-482-4769. http://redsox.mlb.com. Season concludes late September