Spring is officially here, and The Greenway is beginning to buzz with excitement and activity! From welcoming new food trucks in the park to the start of our busy programming season, we are so excited for all that 2026 has to offer.
In April, we have an exciting lineup of events and programs taking place on the park, in addition to many activities happening around the area! Check out the list below, and for a full lineup of Greenway events, please visit our calendar.
On The Greenway
2026 Food Truck Program Begins!
Beginning April 1 (Food Trucks operate daily)
The 2026 Food Truck Program, presented by M&T Bank, kicks off on Wednesday, April 1! Featuring 21 food trucks including seven brand new vendors, this season is packed with local flavor and something for everyone.
Last chance to ride the Frostival Ferris Wheel
Open through April 12
The Frostival Ferris Wheel, presented in partnership with Meet Boston, will continue to operate next to the Greenway Carousel through April 12! The Ferris Wheel is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
New Greenway Carousel Hours
Beginning April 15
The Greenway Carousel will be open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., beginning April 15! Until then, the Carousel will be open on Fridays through Sundays, following the same hours as the Frostival Ferris Wheel.
Artist Talk with Vivian Tran
April 23 | 12 to 1 p.m. | Virtual
Join us for a virtual talk with upcoming Greenway commissioned artist, Vivian Tran! Learn more about the artist, her past work, and get a preview of her 2026 Greenway public art project. Tran’s interactive art installation will be coming to Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park on The Greenway this spring. Zoom link will be available on the Greenway website.
World Tai Chi Day, hosted by Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association
April 25 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. | Chin Park on The Greenway
Join the instructors, students, and friends of the Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association in celebrating World Tai Chi Day once again on the Rose Kennedy Greenway!
SaturPLAY, hosted by Asian Community Development Corporation
April 25 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Chin Park on The Greenway
SaturPLAY brings kids and families to Chinatown for activities that spark creativity and play.
Around The Area
TJX $1 Sundays at Boston Children’s Museum
Every Sunday | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Boston Children’s Museum
Enjoy $1 admission per guest every Sunday at the Boston Children’s Museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Magnolias in Bloom and Cherry Blossoms in Bloom: Music Inspired by Nature, hosted by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Magnolias: April 11 | 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Hunnewell Lawn in the Arnold Arboretum
Cherry Blossoms: April 25 | 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Bradley Rosaceous Collection in the Arnold Arboretum
Gather at the cherry blossoms for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating this beautiful collection in peak bloom. Chloe DeSteno and Ariana Mascari, graduate students at the New England Conservatory, have assembled a collection of musical pieces about the cherries, their cultural and historical impact, as well as plants and the Arboretum more broadly–including one original piece composed for the Arboretum’s cherry collection itself. The concert will feature a chamber ensemble playing genres from Renaissance to jazz, all rooted in classical music.
Seating will be on the grass. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chair to sit on if desired, as chairs will not be provided.
NEMPAC Performathon
April 11 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Urban Wild, 100 Hood Park Drive, Boston
The Performathon will feature more than 120 student performers raising funds for tuition assistance and accessible performing arts education.
Performances will feature NEMPAC artists-in-training currently enrolled in the Center’s private music instruction program, dance and musical theater program, and school partnership collaborative programs, alongside NEMPAC faculty artists. The Performathon highlights the depth, diversity, and impact of NEMPAC’s education programs across disciplines and age groups.
Hosted this year at the uniquely creative venue Urban Wild, the Performathon is designed to be a true community, fun-filled day for all to enjoy, Attendees can make a day of it with multiple food and beverage options available on site, and activities from our partnering vendors including an Instrument Petting Zoo, Photo Booth, and an Arts & Crafts station.
Kids Activity Week at Boston Public Market
April 20 – April 24 | Times Vary | Boston Public Market
Join us at the Market for family-friendly activities every day during school vacation week! Bring the whole family to BPM for a week full of story hours, hands-on crafts, face painting, visits with animal friends, and more!
Family-Friendly Earth Day Festival with Boston Public Market and Highland Street Foundation
April 22 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Boston Public Market
Head to Boston Public Market on Wednesday, April 22 from 10am-3pm for our Family-Friendly Earth Day Festival with Highland Street Foundation! Join us for a full day of FREE activities celebrating local agriculture and sustainability, including:
- Vendor demonstrations highlighting sustainable practices
- Kid-friendly educational sessions on topics such as composting and native plants
- Hands-on crafts, including a collaborative community collage and drop-in upcycled sewing
- Giveaways such as seedlings and snack packs featuring locally sourced food from Market vendors
If you’re looking for family-friendly fun in Boston this month, we hope you’ll visit The Greenway! You can also download a PDF version of our Monthly Roundup to print or share with friends, family, or your next adventure crew.
