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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
 
Long Weekend Alert! To honor Indigenous Peoples' Day, we’ve got a weekend packed with enriching events, special museum open houses and more. Plus, it's $5 ferry weekend - so come say hello to the Boston Harbor Islands. October's seasonal fun is in full swing too, from pumpkin festivals to spooky strolls. Check out all the fun family-friendly events happening around Boston this weekend!
 
Boston Metro
 
Indigenous People's Day at the MFA: Free Admission - Boston
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with free general admission to the MFA as part of the Fenway Alliances annual Opening Our Doors Day.
Monday, Oct 14
 
Boo! You're Invited to Brick-Or-Treat LEGO® Discovery Center Boston!
Join the Monsters as they take over LEGO® Discovery Center Boston with some awesome Halloween activities! It's non-stop Halloween party fun, with amazing Halloween decorations, amazing LEGO® activities, and a screening of the EXCLUSIVE LEGO® 4D Halloween movie.
(BOO)K Your Tickets Today!
 
Indigenous Peoples' Day Free Admission at Isabella Gardner Museum - Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner will be offering free admission all day and special programs for their Indigenous Peoples Day celebration. Advanced...
Monday, Oct 14
 
Indigenous People's Day at the ICA - Boston
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the ICA is offering FREE museum admission for all on Monday, October 9. Advanced timed tickets required...
Monday, Oct 14
 
Autumn Adventure on Peddocks Island - Boston
Experience an unforgettable autumn day as you explore Peddocks Island and learn about the history & natural wonder of Peddocks on a guided tour, press your own cider, or gather around a bonfire for a ghost story.
Saturday, October 19 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
 
Fall Crawl at Boston Landing - Boston
Welcome the fall with all the traditions, including pumpkin painting, balloon animals, face painting, apple cider, fall treats, a pie eating...
Sunday, Oct 13
 
Opening Our Doors 2024 - Boston
Monday, October 14th from 10AM-4PM is the 24th Annual FREE art + cultural festival Opening Our Doors day Visit the Fenway for art exhibitions...
Monday, Oct 14
 
Oktoberfest at The LOT - Boston
Join us for a free unforgettable celebration featuring live music, authentic German beers, games, mouth-watering food, and ax throwing. All ages...
Saturday, Oct 12
 
Boo! You're Invited to Brick-Or-Treat LEGO® Discovery Center Boston!
Join the Monsters as they take over LEGO® Discovery Center Boston with some awesome Halloween activities! It's non-stop Halloween party fun, with amazing Halloween decorations, amazing LEGO® activities, and a screening of the EXCLUSIVE LEGO® 4D Halloween movie.
(BOO)K Your Tickets Today!
 
Tricks are for Kids ft. Magician, Peter O'Malley - Boston
Join us for an hour of magic with professional magician, Peter O'Malley Don't miss the chance to create magical memories with your little ones....
Sat, Sun, Sep 28 - Oct 13
 
$5 Ferry Weekend - Boston
Help us close out the 2024 season right by visiting Spectacle Island for just $5 on Saturday, October 12; Sunday, October 13; or Monday, October...
Saturday, Oct 12 - Monday, Oct 14
 
Fall Fright Movie Nights on The Greenway - Boston
Get ready for a month-long series of frights and fun 🎃 Join us each Thursday in October (October 3-24) for our Fall Fright Movie Nights...
Every Thursday, Oct 3 - Oct 24
 
Manet: A Model Family Exhibit - Boston
Manet: A Model Family is the first exhibition to explore Manet through the lens of his complex family relationships. After all, every family...
Thursday, Oct 10 - Monday, Jan 20
 
Little Kid Flicks 2024 - Brookline
Whether diving down into the ocean for a pufferfish standoff or skating to victory across the ice, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight...
Saturday, Oct 12 - Sunday, Oct 13
 
North Suburbs
 
Topsfield Fair 2024 - Topsfield
Enjoy America's oldest and finest agricultural fair w/ New Englands largest carnival midway, cool demos, (ranging from beekeeping to miniature...
Friday, Oct 4 - Monday, Oct 14
 
Autumn Adventure on Peddocks Island - Boston
Experience an unforgettable autumn day as you explore Peddocks Island and learn about the history & natural wonder of Peddocks on a guided tour, press your own cider, or gather around a bonfire for a ghost story.
Saturday, October 19 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
 
Fall Festival Weekends at Smolak Farms - North Andover
Fall, a magical time and our Fall Festivals are the highlight of the season Every weekend in September and October, we transform the into a...
Sat, Sun, Sep 7 - Oct 27
 
Indigenous History Walk - Deer Jump & Retelle Reservations - Andover
Andover Center for History and Culture and AVIS are offering a guided history hike on the Retelle and Deer Jump Reservations. Join us for a fun...
Monday, Oct 14
 
M is for Museum & P is for Playdate - Wenham
Join us the 2nd Friday of the month for our M is for Museum/P is for Playdate program Each month, we read a story, then do a related craft...
Friday, Oct 11
 
South Suburbs
 
Yarmouth Seaside Festival - Yarmouth
Enjoy a craft fair of more than 125 crafters from all over the country, food vendors with a fabulous selection of foods to sample, continual...
Saturday, Oct 12 - Sunday, Oct 13
 
Boo! You're Invited to Brick-Or-Treat LEGO® Discovery Center Boston!
Join the Monsters as they take over LEGO® Discovery Center Boston with some awesome Halloween activities! It's non-stop Halloween party fun, with amazing Halloween decorations, amazing LEGO® activities, and a screening of the EXCLUSIVE LEGO® 4D Halloween movie.
(BOO)K Your Tickets Today!
 
AHA Night - New Bedford
AHA (Art-History-Architecture) Night is New Bedfords Free arts and culture event which takes place the 2nd Thursday of every month in downtown...
Thursday, Apr 11 - Thursday, Dec 12
 
Pumpkin People in the Park - Cape Cod
The creative and innovative Pumpkin People are fashioned by local businesses, organizations or just plain folk. They are on display from October...
Saturday, Oct 12 - Thursday, Oct 31
 
Boo at the Zoo and 'Baby Boo' at Buttonwood - New Bedford
Boo at the Zoo returns, with extra precautions, during the daytime to satisfy all your fall, Halloween and cool weather cravings. Want to show...
Sat, Sun, Oct 12 - Oct 27
 
Autumn Adventure on Peddocks Island - Boston
Experience an unforgettable autumn day as you explore Peddocks Island and learn about the history & natural wonder of Peddocks on a guided tour, press your own cider, or gather around a bonfire for a ghost story.
Saturday, October 19 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
 
Mad Love Music Festival - Hingham
This outdoor festival features local musicians, food trucks, drink, and activities for the whole family. Proceeds from the event benefit Future...
Sunday, Oct 13
 
BGC Kids Club Night- Hotel Transylvania - Marshfield
Join us for a movie night at the club Wear your pj's bring a comfy blanket and pillow, get cozy and enjoy. Pizza will be served.
Saturday, Oct 12
 
Indigenous Peoples Day: Storyteller Hears Crows - Brockton
Join us to hear Longhouse Tales with award winning Narragansett storyteller Hears Crows. Listeners of all ages will enjoy traditional stories,...
Sunday, Oct 13
 
West Suburbs
 
Playtime Theatre Shows by Concord Youth Theatre - Concord
Come enjoy an interactive one of a kind theatre experience. Everyone has the chance to watch their favorite stories...This week: Wall-E.
Saturday, Oct 12
 
Boo! You're Invited to Brick-Or-Treat LEGO® Discovery Center Boston!
Join the Monsters as they take over LEGO® Discovery Center Boston with some awesome Halloween activities! It's non-stop Halloween party fun, with amazing Halloween decorations, amazing LEGO® activities, and a screening of the EXCLUSIVE LEGO® 4D Halloween movie.
(BOO)K Your Tickets Today!
 
Frightful Fridays: Scary Tales in the Mansion - Waltham
Our popular Halloween season program Frightful Fridays returns in October Enjoy spooky tales, but nothing too scary The 45-minute program features...
Every Friday, Oct 11 - Oct 25
 
Indigenous Peoples Day 4th Annual Ceremonial Celebration - Newton
Join us on October 14, 2024, for New England's largest Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Newton, MA, featuring live music, traditional dancing,...
Monday, Oct 14
 
Community Stargazing with Christa McAuliffe Center - Framingham
Participants of all ages are welcome Use telescopes to observe Saturn and the Moon McAuliffe Center staff are available to answer your...
Thursday, Oct 10
 
Autumn Adventure on Peddocks Island - Boston
Experience an unforgettable autumn day as you explore Peddocks Island and learn about the history & natural wonder of Peddocks on a guided tour, press your own cider, or gather around a bonfire for a ghost story.
Saturday, October 19 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
 
Concord Museum Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers - Concord
Join the Concord Museum for a program and performance with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers, a group of musicians and artisans from the...
Monday, Oct 14
 
Davis Farmland's Corn Mega Maze - Sterling
Be among the first to get lost in this world-class cornfield maze full of challenges and fun. Mega Maze in Sterling is an eight-acre pattern...
Sat, Sun, Sep 28 - Oct 27
 
Fairy Fest at New England Botanic Garden - Boylston
Join us for a weekend full of magic this autumn as our fairy friends transform the Garden into a realm filled with imagination, wonder, and enchantment....
Saturday, Oct 12 - Monday, Oct 14
 
Seasonal Guides
 
Ultimate Guide to Fall Fun in Boston!
Discover the best autumn activities & family-friendly events in & around Boston. From apple picking and pumpkin patches to scenic hayrides and corn mazes, our ultimate fall guide has everything you need to make the most of the season.
 
 
Boo! You're Invited to Brick-Or-Treat LEGO® Discovery Center Boston!
Join the Monsters as they take over LEGO® Discovery Center Boston with some awesome Halloween activities! It's non-stop Halloween party fun, with amazing Halloween decorations, amazing LEGO® activities, and a screening of the EXCLUSIVE LEGO® 4D Halloween movie.
(BOO)K Your Tickets Today!
 
Pumpkin Festivals and Jack-o-Lantern Displays Near You
New England is usually chock full of fall festivals dedicated to pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, scarecrows and spooky fun: the icons of fall and of course Halloween.
 
Apple Picking Near Boston
There is no apple that tastes better than the kind that you pick yourself. Local orchards invite visitors to pick-your-own apples just as the leaves begin to change their hue. Find an orchard near you and start planning a fun fall activity.
 
Corn Mazes Near You
Fall is upon us and autumn weather calls for outdoor fun. Here's a great list of Corn Mazes near Boston with cool themes and family friendly activities for all ages to enjoy.
 
 
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