The Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, Mass., about 15 minutes southwest of Boston, annually hosts European Motorcycle Day, which features bike shows, contests with awards, demos, vendors, food and a swap meet. The event, which takes place on the museum lawn in early September, highlights German, Italian and British motorcycles, both classic and modern. There is a spectator entrance fee for adults and a discounted fee for children and seniors.
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
15 Newton St.
Brookline, MA 02445
617-522-6547
larzanderson.org
The Brockton Blue Dog Shelter about 25 miles south of Boston hosts a police-escorted Ride for Blue, a fundraiser for the shelter. The annual event, which generally takes place in mid-September, features a motorcycle ride through the back roads of Easton and West Bridgewater. After the ride, participants are treated to food, live music and raffles. There is a fee for participation in the ride.
Brockton Blue Dog Shelter
1014 Pearl St.
Brockton, MA 02301
508-436-6446
bluedogshelter.com
Celebrate Halloween in Salem, Mass., with the Annual Witch Ride, sponsored and hosted by Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The ride begins at the Boston Harley-Davidson store and follows a scenic route to Salem, about 22 miles north of the city. Register early to avoid higher participation fees on the day of the event.
Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson
1760 Revere Beach Parkway
Everett, MA 02149
877-HARLEY-1
bostonharley.com
The Northeast Motorcycle Expo annually visits various locations in the northeast, including Boston, in late January of each year and generally lasts two days. The event features everything motorcycle related, including a custom bike competition with cash prizes, vendors and exhibits.
Seaport World Trade Center
1 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
800-440-3318
kevmarv.com/northeastmotorcycleexpo
