Plan Your August With Free Adventures Across Massachusetts

If you've hit that point in your summer where you're ready for something new to do, August is your month in Massachusetts.

What Is August Adventures in Massachusetts?

Every August, The Highland Street Foundation pays the way at dozens of museums and attractions across the Bay State—giving you the opportunity to make a day of exploring some of the state's most beloved galleries and zoos for free.

They call it August Adventures and for years it has helped Massachusetts families enjoy historic homes, gorgeous gardens and magnificent museums. So where can you visit this summer?

Free Museums, Zoos and Attractions by Date

What many love about August Adventures is the new experiences they can try each year. This summer, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, the Highland Street Foundation has incorporated historically significant spots like the Freedom Trail in Boston and Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth.

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Not only that, but numerous carousels can be ridden across the state, one of America's oldest zoos can be visited and world-renowned collections of art can be viewed.

Why Families Love This Free August Program

Every day in August brings a new adventure—literally.

Since 1989, the Highland Street Foundation has been working with children and families in Massachusetts and California to provide access and opportunity in education, housing, health care, the arts and more.

August Adventures is the perfect way to help families play, learn and explore their own state each summer.

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With museums from the Berkshires to the Cape on the list, outdoor attractions like Battleship Cove and Historic Deerfield to immerse yourself in and plenty of beloved children's museums for the youngest adventurers, there really is something for everyone to see and do this August.

So as summer winds down, your adventures could be just starting up.

Plan Your August Adventures Now

Here is the complete list of which attractions you can visit each day in August, as well as which ones require pre-registration before you go.

Happy adventuring!