JFK Presidential Library in Boston hosts annual Presidents' Day Festival on Monday, February 19

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The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library + Museum in Boston holds its annual Presidents' Day Festival on Monday, February 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The festival offers a day of presidential storytelling, musical performances and exhibits that bring history to life for all ages.  It features performances of Kennedy campaign songs and Museum tours that highlight President Kennedy’s time in the White House, with additional elements focusing on democratic values and the importance of civic participation to complement this election year.


Onsite Visitors: Special Festival activities are free with paid admission, and children ages 17 and under are admitted free of charge on Festival Day. Additional student, military, senior and EBT discounts are available. Regular admission fees apply to all other visitors. The Festival is especially appropriate for ages 7 and up.  A quiet space is available on this day in case anyone is experiencing sensory overload and needs a break.

Online Viewing: If you cannot make it to the JFK Library, you can watch all the performances live. Video recordings will also be available after the program has ended. Online viewing is free of charge. All video recordings will be closed-captioned.

Learn more about President John F. Kennedy, a native son of Massachusetts and the 35th president of the United States. 

Here is an overview of Kennedy Landmarks in Massachusetts devoted to President Kennedy and the Kennedy family. 


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