Fairs & Festivals

SoWa Open Market, Boston, Free
Sat, April 29, 2017  -  Sun, October 29, 2017   
Now in its 14th season, the award-winning SoWa Open Market is Boston's largest celebration of local artists, farmers, chefs, brewers and musicians. Every Saturday and Sunday, Apr 29 - Oct 29, 10 am – 4 pm.

Trails & Sails: Two Weekends of Walks & Water, Salem, Free
Fri, September 15, 2017  -  Sun, September 24, 2017   
Explore Essex County’s cultural, historic, and natural sites during two weekends of 150+ FREE events scheduled for TRAILS & SAILS: Two Weekends of Walks & Water

Cape Cod Scallop Festival, Falmouth, $$
Fri, September 22, 2017  -  Sun, September 24, 2017   
Enjoy the famous scallop or herb-roasted chicken dinners, as well as the enormous food court featuring lobster rolls, clam chowder, burgers, hot dogs, desserts, and much more....

Belchertown Fair, Western Mass, Free
Fri, September 22, 2017  -  Sun, September 24, 2017   
The Belchertown Fair is a family friendly event held on the common in the middle of the community. It remains free to attendees offering a wide variety of activities and amusements for people of all ages.

Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival, Central Mass, Free
Sat, September 23, 2017  -  Sun, September 24, 2017   
The Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival is a townwide celebration featuring unique handmade items at the craft fair, a scarecrow contest & display on the Town Common, the Oak Street Expo featuring non-profit organizations and businesses, a 5-K race/funwalk, Family FunFest,...

Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, New Hampshire, Free
Sat, September 23, 2017  -  Sun, September 24, 2017   
The Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival presents traditional American and English folk music. For our Open Sings, PMFF uses three pub venues that are also full-service restaurants, suitable for all ages. So feel free to bring your singing and non-singing kids along!

Allston Village Street Fair Festival, Allston, Free
Today   
Enjoy a Family Friendly Day of Entertainment, Interactive Activities, and Fun - Featuring 3 Stages, Live Bands, a Multitude of Multicultural Street Performances, International Food Court, Amusement/Arcade Area, Artists & Vendors Gallery, Giveaways, & more.

Faith Lutheran Church Fall Festival, Andover, $
Fri, September 29, 2017  -  Sat, September 30, 2017   
Carnival Rides Pumpkin Patch Face Painting Games & Prizes Arts & Crafts Live Music Puppet Show Concessions Raffle Free admission and fun for the whole family!! Please join us for a fun family day!!

College and Career Conversations, Allston, Free
Fri, September 29, 2017  -  Fri, September 29, 2017   
Allston-Brighton and Cambridge middle and high school students and their families are invited to the Harvard Ed Portal’s College & Career Conversations! Learn more about the links between college, careers, and income

The Forge In Festival, Fitchburg, Free
Sat, September 30, 2017   
Annual blacksmith and pumpkin carving competition with artists, crafters, children's activities, live music and seasonal foods.

Heifer International's Global Harvest Festival, Central Mass, $
Sat, September 30, 2017  -  Sun, October 1, 2017   
Heifer International's annual fall festival celebrating the harvest around the world. Hands-on family activities & crafts in a must-be-seen Global Village. Pumpkins, hayride, food, workshops and more!

Chinatown Main Street Lantern Festival, Boston, Free
Sat, September 30, 2017   
Join us in Chinatown Park from 10am - 6pm for a day of festivities, games, and mooncake sampling to kick-off the celebrations for the traditional mid-Autumn Festival.

Web of Light Expo Fall Event, Salisbury, $
Sat, September 30, 2017  -  Sun, October 1, 2017   
A Collaborative Holistic & Metaphysical Expo Featuring a variety of Presentations, Demos, Music, Exhibits, Crystals, Jewelry, and more! Offering an opportunity to experience a variety of offerings in an enjoyable and positive atmosphere.

Octoberfest with Hopsters: Grand Craft Beer Tasting, Boston, $
Sat, September 30, 2017  -  Sat, September 30, 2017   
Let's cheers to autumn (arguably the best season in this town) with a brew fest that celebrates the local beer companies that have revolutionized the industry and restored brewing as a neighborhood business.

Plymouth Church in Framingham's Fall Fair, Framingham, Free
Sat, September 30, 2017  -  Sat, September 30, 2017   
On Saturday, September 30, The Plymouth Church in Framingham is excited to invite the entire community to its annual Fall Fair. A beloved autumn tradition, the Plymouth Church Fall Fair boasts something for everyone!

Web of Light Expo Fall Event, New Hampshire, $
Sat, September 30, 2017  -  Sun, October 1, 2017   
One of the largest Holistic/Alternative Health/ Metaphysical Expos on the NH seacoast! Featuring over 20 presentations/activities, a Labyrinth, large marketplace, psychic readings, energy and massage practitioners, chiropractic, Sound Healing Presentation, Door Prizes more!

Kids Really Rock at the Lawn on D, Boston, Free
Sun, October 1, 2017  -  Sun, October 1, 2017   
Kids Really Rock is a FREE all-day family festival that brings together the country’s top family bands for a fantastic day of dancing, music and hands-on art activities.

NRT’s 44th Harvest & Craft Fair, Easton, $
Sun, October 1, 2017  -  Sun, October 1, 2017   
The NRT’s Harvest and Craft Fair is the NRT’s largest fundraiser of the year and wonderful community and family-friendly event! Please join us!

HAYFEST Festival, Boston, Free
Sun, October 1, 2017  -  Sun, October 1, 2017   
HAYFEST Come enjoy 19th century crafts at the Jackson Homestead! Learn through hands-on activities how Newton families lived in the 1800s at the HAYFEST Festival!

Fall BBQ Festival, Westford, Free
Sun, October 1, 2017  -  Sun, October 1, 2017   
Annual Fall BBQ Festival at Westford's East Boston Camps. The Festival is FREE and includes free burgers, hotdogs, hay rides, live music and more! Join us!

Warner, NH Fall Foliage Festival, New Hampshire, Free
Fri, October 6, 2017  -  Sun, October 8, 2017   
Share the natural splendors of NH's vibrant autumn colors while enjoying food, entertainment, carnival rides, and fine crafts along the main streets of Warner.

HONK! Festival 2017, Somerville, Free
Fri, October 6, 2017  -  Sun, October 8, 2017   
HONK! FESTIVAL: 12th annual festival of activist street bands coming from as far as Paris, Los Alamos, New Orleans, Montreal and Quebec City, to as near as Somerville & Boston. Various musical events scheduled in Somerville, Cambridge, & Boston.