Revere Beach 10:00 AM
Every summer, Revere Beach proves that a pile of sand can stop people in their tracks. The International Sand Sculpting Festival transforms America's first public beach into an open-air gallery where world-renowned sculptors carve towering works of art that seem almost impossible to believe were built grain by grain. This year's World Cup-inspired theme, Boston Welcomes the World, is joined by live entertainment, more than 75 food vendors, amusement rides, fireworks on Saturday night, and a festive boardwalk atmosphere that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors over three days. Whether you're marveling at the sculptures or simply soaking up the energy along the shoreline, it's one of those quintessential New England summer weekends that lives up to the hype.