East Boston Animal Hospital

If you'd rather have your nose stuck in a book than do anything else, then the Boston Book Festival is an event just for you – but you'll have to put down what you're reading to get there. The festival features live book readings, lectures and open discussions with professional authors, and of course, books! Food and fun are also a part of the event so count yourself in on the Boston Book Festival.

Come see the Boston Celtics battle out the competition on the court at their next game. The Celtics have the league's most championship wins, having won the big game 17 times. Check out this victorious sports team as they take on their famous NBA rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Detroit Pistons, or the Philadelphia 76ers, among many others.

Opera, dance, theater, music and more light up the stage of the Cutler Majestic Theatre. The entertainment facility features productions of its own and those of touring companies as well. The works presented here are meant to be thought provoking and stretch communication, art and culture beyond the social norms.

Hang out with some of nature's most fascinating creatures at the Franklin Park Zoo. You'll see animals like tigers, kangaroos, leopards, lions, zebras, gorillas and more, throughout exhibits like Serengeti Crossing, Outback Trail, Tiger Tales, and Kalahari Kingdom. In all, there are over 1,000 animals living at the zoo.