June is such a big month. For most of us, it is the time when school is ending in Boston, Quincy & Milton. Summer is official here. Plus, we are six months into the year already! How did that happen?!?
We have plenty of ideas for your family to do this month. Here is our list of eight events and holidays happening in June you can celebrate in Boston, Quincy & Milton.
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LGBTQ Pride Month
LGBTQ Pride events are held nationwide this month to mark Pride Month, held each June as a way to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City. But June also marks other important events in U.S. history: It's the month when same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015 and when the Pulse nightclub shooting occurred in Orlando in 2016. June 1- 30
Boston Public Library - We Are Pride
Check out Pride Illumination throughout the City of Boston
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National Ocean Month
The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and is where life began 3.5 billion years ago ... and yet about 95 percent of the ocean remains unexplored! Celebrate National Ocean Month by learning more about our amazing bodies of waters — from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Great Lakes in between! But there's nothing like actually going to an ocean, lake, or creek to really appreciate them ... so get out there and explore! June 1- 30
Free Saltwater Fishing Weekend - Fathers Day Weekend in MA
🪁 Free Kite Friday at Spectacle Island
National Donut Day
Do-nut let this day go by without a celebration. Get one ... or a dozen! Even though it was on June 4th, you can celebrate all month. Here are some great local places to try:
Doughboy Donuts in South Boston
Blackbird Doughnuts in Boston
Donut & Donuts at 33 Scammell St, Quincy, MA 02169
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Flag Day
June 14th is Flag Day in the U.S., but what does that mean? According to the Veterans Administration, both President Wilson (1916) and President Coolidge (1927) issued proclamations calling for a nationwide observation of Flag Day on this particular day, but it wasn't until August 1949 that Congress approved the request and was signed by President Truman.
Find out more about Flag Day HERE
🎆🇺🇸 Quincy Flag Day Parade & Fireworks
Saturday June 12th at 7PM.
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Father's Day
Celebrate the men in your life who have had an impact on a child's life and don't miss Macaroni Kid's fun Father's Day DADLibs printable! June 20
Our Free Magazine this month is GQ. A Perfect gift for Fathers Day! Find out more HERE.
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Eat Your Vegetables Day
Let your kids choose a new vegetable to try at the grocery. Or plant a garden together. Need some ideas on how to get kids excited about veggies? Check out this easy recipe for kale chips! June 17
Make sure to check back for our Farmers Market Guide coming next week!
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International Picnic Day
Everyone loves a picnic! You can head to your favorite park for an elaborate grill out or simply throw a blanket down in your backyard and serve your favorite sandwiches. The joy of a picnic is in spending time together enjoying the outdoors. That amazing potato salad? Well, that's just a bonus. June 18
Take a Ferry Ride for half price on Fridays in June to Spectacle Island...
Plus enjoy 🪁 Free Kite Friday there too!
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the date Texas slaves were told in 1865 that they were free — two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, Juneteenth emphasizes African American education and achievement and is a time marked with everything from family reunions to rodeos. June 19
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First Day of Summer
Get outside and celebrate! June 21
