If you are thinking about relocating and purchasing Boston area real estate, summer is one of the best times of the year to visit and explore the city. At Fitkova Realty Group, we've created a list of our favorite summer activities-great for visitors and natives alike!

Whale Watching: Just one of the many advantages to living next to the ocean is being able to hop on a boat and go whale watching. Take a guided tour with Boston Harbor Cruises, and you'll hear narration from professional researchers from the Whale Center of New England. It's a fun day of sun, ocean breezes and stunning marine life!

Free Movies and Music at the Hatch Shell: Beginning June 19th, Fridays equal free flicks at the Hatch Shell-an outdoor venue along the Charles River. You can catch an array of family-friendly shows this year like Kung-Fu Panda, Get Smart, Mamma Mia and many more. View the schedule here.

At the same venue, Oldies 103 sponsors three big outdoor concerts that feature Three Dog Night, The Temptations, and The Beach Boys. Learn more about this concert series here. And every Wednesday night there is a classical concert by Landmarks Orchestra that starts at 7 p.m. Take a picnic dinner and enjoy!

Boston Harbor Hotel Weekly Events: One of Boston's most beautiful harbor-side hotels hosts an array of free events throughout the summer: Summer Soul every Tuesday, Timeless Tunes every Wednesday, Blues Barge every Thursday, and Movies by Moonlight every Friday. Learn more and download their brochure here.

Behind the Scenes of Fenway Park: Enjoy the summer weather during a guided tour of the historical baseball park that is home to the Red Sox! Learn more here.

Shakespeare in the Park: Each summer the Citi Performing Arts Center puts on a series of free performances of a famous Shakespearean play. This year's pick: Twelfth Night. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common for a night of entertainment and culture! Performances run from June 10 - July 12. Visit the Shakespeare in the Park website for more information.

North End Feast Days: In the historic North End, the Catholic Feast Days are still celebrated by the large Italian population along with visitors from throughout the area. Enjoy processions, music, food and other festivities. North End condo owners enjoy festive weekends all summer long-one of the many attributes of the popular neighborhood!

There are so many outdoor events in this beautiful city-many of them completely free! During your visit to Boston, we can also schedule viewings of real estate for sale in the Boston area-from North End real estate to South End real estate and everything in between!