Boston Pandafest rocked this year. Delicious food great stage performances. The crowds were also well managed as while it was busy I didn’t feel packed in unable to move. This made me want to check out other events in the city hall plaza, such as the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl, that are coming up! Already looking forward to pandafest in 2026. I think they throw this event in multiple cities as well so it would be worth checking out there too. What to know: -Bring sunscreen/dress for the weather. The venue is outside and without much cover/shade. -bring cash. Tickets get you in the door but then you have to pay for food at the stands. Most booths accept cards but cash makes things faster and allows you to access a few cash only booths and you don’t be deterred by tech issues. -Baring your own water if you can carry it. Water is expensive inside the venue and they let us enter with three bottles no problem. -Go with a group of you can to share bites of everything!