The music and ducklings started on Mother’s Day weekend.
Families gather at the LEGO Group’s Duckling Day event on Boston Common during Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Boston. The brand’s free hands-on experience on May 9 includes large duck-themed community building activities using LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, inspired by Boston’s beloved annual celebration of the children’s story “Make Way for Ducklings.” Josh Reynolds/AP Content Services for the LEGO Group
Saturday’s rain didn’t dampen the fun around Boston this weekend. Many events seem to attract enthusiastic crowds.
Events included the LEGO Group’s Duck Day on Boston Common on Saturday, which features large duck-themed community building activities using LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, inspired by Boston’s annual celebration of the children’s story “Make Way for Ducklings.” The duck celebration continues at the shared space on Sunday.
in somerville, PorchFest Show neighbors hosting musicians on balconies around town.
In the City Hall Plaza, Mojo Boston Music Festival It featured “a 10-hour celebration of contemporary sound and urban art”.
Here are some pictures from today’s events:
Families gather at the LEGO Group’s Duckling Day event on Boston Common during Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Boston. (Josh Reynolds/AP Content Services for the LEGO Group)Families gather at the LEGO Group’s Duckling Day event on Boston Common during Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Boston. (Josh Reynolds/AP Content Services for the LEGO Group)Families gather at the LEGO Group’s Duckling Day event on Boston Common during Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Boston. (Josh Reynolds/AP Content Services for the LEGO Group)The annual Somerville PorchFest took place Saturday, with thousands of people coming out to enjoy a variety of free music performed on front porches and stages throughout town. On Packard Street, the audience hears Charlie, Audrey and friends perform. – John Tolomacki/Global StaffOn Packard Street, audiences heard Charlie, Audrey and friends perform at PorchFest in Somerville. – John Tolomacki/Global StaffThe Good Trouble Brass Band performed at PorchFest in Somerville. – John Tolomacki/Global StaffThe Good Trouble brass band is reflected in the tuba at PorchFest in Somerville. – John Tolomacki/Global StaffLori Segal danced to the Good Trouble Brass Band at PorchFest in Somerville. – John Tolomacki/Global StaffMichael Assoulin, of Stoughton, and Jackie Ludek, of Miami, Fla., spoke while wearing gowns at Mojo Boston on Saturday. -Andrew Burke StevensonAmanda Giroux danced off stage as The Bends performed at Mojo Boston on Saturday. -Andrew Burke StevensonAttendees danced during The Bends’ performance at Mojo Boston on Saturday. -Andrew Burke StevensonThe Gringos performed at the Mojo Boston Music Festival at City Hall Plaza on Saturday. -Andrew Burke Stevenson
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