Ahh, summer!  When the misery of winter is but a distant memory, and we are all baking in the heat collectively!  Other than no need to justify ice cream, one of the best things about summer are all the free events you can take advantage of.   Summer is the perfect time to discover Boston with some of the free events highlighted below:

• Free Fun Fridays! by the Highland Street Foundation runs from June 27th to August 29th this year, and offers free entrance to 67 museums and cultural venues around and within Boston, including free Boston Harbor Island Ferry Rides on August 8th.
• Outdoor movie events all around the city, including the DCR Hatch Shell, Christopher Columbus Park, and the Prudential Center.
• Shakespeare in the Common (July 23rd to August 10th).  This year is the magnificent comedy Twelfth Night.
• Neighborhood Nights at Isabella Stewart Gardner (July 10 &, August 7th)
• Berklee Summer in the City Concerts
• Boston Public Library Concerts in the Courtyard
• Boston Harbor Hotel Summer in the City events include live music and classic movies
• Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Harborwalk Sounds (July 10th to August 28th)

Lastly, a great resource to search for free or low cost events in Boston all year round is the Boston Calendar.

Enjoy summer while it lasts!