Take your time and have a great meal after Memorial Day weekend. On Monday from 4–6 p.m., settle in to enjoy a four-course meal of any appetizer, pasta from the master menu, one of four entries, and homemade tiramisu. Choose from an appetizer and pasta offering, and pick from mains that include braised short ribs with Parmigiano polenta and a red wine reduction, and marinated Tuscan sirloin steak tips with Italian fries. Fratelli Rush Hour is offered Monday through Thursday from 4–6 p.m., and Fratelli is open late every night for regular dinner service.

On Memorial Day, there’s still time to win it big at the Encore Boston Harbor casino. Until May 30, players visiting the casino on Fridays can win a trip to Las Vegas to visit Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. Fly into the desert in style in the New England Patriots team airplane to enjoy the same luxury as Boston’s finest resort. Wynn rewards players will receive a complimentary entry, and with several chances for $500 free play and multipliers every Friday in May, winnings are abundant for gambling fans.

Reserve time to take a stroll among the finest art in Boston. Several museums in the greater Boston area will offer special hours on Memorial Day, and during select daytime hours, both locations will offer free admission to local visitors. The Museum of Fine Arts is hosting its Memorial Day Open House, with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis for musical performances, crafting sessions, and guided tours. Meanwhile, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston is cracking its doors for a rare Monday opening so art lovers can walk about the museum’s current selections. Advanced bookings are required for an ICA Boston visit on Memorial Day, with an option to add a water shuttle trip.

Volunteers plant over 37,000 flags on the Boston Common lawn surrounding the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial each year. This act commemorates fallen Massachusetts service members during the Revolutionary War, September 11, and other national periods of loss. This multi-day affair is a splendor at every step, from planting the flags on May 22 to signing up to watch them in two-hour increments until their day of disassembly on May 27.

Enjoy this tribute in full glory from Thursday, May 22, to Monday, May 26.

Music buffs rejoice. Boston Calling is back at the Harvard Athletic Complex as part of the city’s signature annual three-day music extravaganza. Headliners like Fall Out Boy, Avril Lavigne, and Dave Matthews Band are playing from May 23 to 25 to bring in the holiday weekend with their world-renowned hits. Over a decade of music and magic means this festival is a well-anticipated spring staple. Enjoy the 100-foot Ferris wheels and over 30 local food vendors to guarantee blissful afternoons spread across Memorial Day weekend. Tickets are available online on the official Boston Calling website.

Once again, a highly anticipated home game hits the local turf. The Boston Red Sox go against the Baltimore Orioles for daily games from May 22 to 25, leading to Memorial Day. Times vary, and tickets for these Fenway Park games are selling fast. Get there early. Sign up for an exclusive ballpark tour to stroll around the history and memorabilia that make Fenway famous.

On Monday, May 26, the Red Sox will step onto the Wisconsin home field to take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 2:10 p.m., so catch the game at WynnBET Sportsbook.

Boston is no stranger to the luxury shopping scene, and outlets like Prudential Center are boasting deals and steals for Memorial Day weekend. Check out this gorgeous glass building with picturesque sky views and visit retailers like Canada Goose, Shinola, Aritzia, and many more. Since springtime is in full swing, pastel-hued outfits and smart sets are waiting to be flaunted. Plentiful dining options are also on the table in between store visits.

Speaking of this beautiful weather, Encore Boston Harbor offers a stunning waterfront path for leisure strolls. This is part of the interconnected Harborwalk that winds through the city, and also offers benches and local art installations for further ambiance.

Take it far back in history with a point of interest for a day of cultural exploration in Boston.

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum provides a unique perspective on history’s most infamous event. Actors dressed in traditional garb reenact key points and recite history through a multisensory experience that includes replicas of relics and actual artifacts, all from the vantage point of a centuries-old ship. Museum visitors can toss a tea bag or two into Boston Harbor. Remember to stop by the tea house and gift shop to enjoy more pleasures of centuries past.

The waterfront isn’t the only spot in the city with aquatic wonders. The New England Aquarium is open for this Memorial Day on May 26, to showcase a variety of ecosystems, from the Amazon rainforest to coral reefs around the globe. Kids of all ages will love the attractions, so plan to set aside several hours to walk around and enjoy. Adults can also check out the Dockside beer garden for local brews and other treats. Tickets are available online and have the option for a movie add-on. Select locals can receive a discount as well.