Fairs & Festivals

Central Flea Urban Outdoor Marketplace, Cambridge, Free
Sun, May 6, 2018  -  Sun, October 28, 2018   
The Central Flea is a diverse, weekly, urban outdoor marketplace in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge. The Flea showcases the very best of local independent artists.

Dominators/Sons of Italy Car Show, Wilmington, Free
Today   
Over 100 Hot Rods, Antiques, Muscle Cars, Customs, Trucks & Special Interest Vehicles will be on display, come for the cars / stay for the food. Spectators Free. (Formerly Dominators/SONIC Car Show)

3rd EyE Open, New Bedford, Free
Today  -  Sat, August 18, 2018   
A hip hop based youth development organization that engages young leaders to positively transform their community. It will have tons of fun and free events on the day of!

2018 Quincy August Moon Festival, Quincy, Free
Sun, August 19, 2018  -  Sun, August 19, 2018   
This year marks the 31st anniversary of the festival in Quincy, one of the largest August Moon Festivals in the Northeast. Please join us for a great time!

Boston Children's Festival at Franklin Park, Dorchester, Free
Tue, August 21, 2018  -  Tue, August 21, 2018   
Children from throughout the city are invited to enjoy free summer fun at the ParkARTs Boston Children’s Festival coming to The Playstead in Franklin Park.

Middlesex County 4-H Fair, Westford
Fri, August 24, 2018  -  Sun, August 26, 2018   
Middlesex County 4-H Fair offers attendees a glimpse into New England's long history of agriculture and art through youth enrolled in 4-H. What animals can you see at the fair? Cows, Horses And Much More!

Antique & Classic Boat Festival, Salem, $
Sat, August 25, 2018  -  Sun, August 26, 2018   
The historic port of Salem hosts the Annual Boston Antique & Classic Boat Festival. Classic sailboats, powerboats, and hand-powered craft on display.

Wenham Day Family Festival & Summer Fair, Wenham, Free
Sat, August 25, 2018   
Enjoy tunes from The Music Man… live music from Time and Again singing ‘decades of hits’… petting zoo … lawn games and children’s Activities…face painting…. free tours of the historic Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House.. open houses at the Wenham Fire Department and Wenham...

Clustertruck Food Truck Festival, Boston, $$
Sat, August 25, 2018  -  Sat, August 25, 2018   
Nothing says summer like a great food from over 30 food trucks and great beer from Wachusett Brewery. There will also be live music, artisans and much more!

36th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival, Salem, $
Sat, August 25, 2018  -  Sun, August 26, 2108   
Antique & classic boats on display in water adn on land, free boat rides, arts & crafts, old time music , wee boat making for kids, Blessing of the Fleet and more! !

Lawrence Jazz Festival, Lawrence, Free
Sat, August 25, 2018  -  Sat, August 25, 2018   
Community event celebrating the arts and also featuring world renowned jazz musicians, playing contemporary jazz, Latin jazz and merengue jazz. Fun time for the whole family!

Sts. Anargyroi Greek Festival - Marlborough, MA, Marlborough, Free
Sat, September 1, 2018  -  Mon, September 3, 2018   
Greek Food and Pastries, Live Greek Music & Dancing, Greek Souvenirs & Marketplace, Greek Dance Performers, Silent Auction, Children’s Activities, Music by DJ George Regan, Beer & Wine and More! Free Admission - Rain or Shine!

Bread & Roses Heritage 2018, Lawrence, Free
Mon, September 3, 2018  -  Mon, September 3, 2018   
As the region’s only true Labor Day festival, 34th Annual Bread & Roses Heritage Festival is an open-air arts and music festival honoring Lawrence, Massachusetts’ multi-cultural roots and rich labor history

26th Cambridge Carnival International, Cambridge, Free
Sun, September 9, 2018  -  Sun, September 9, 2018   
Cambridge Carnival, rooted in African and Caribbean traditions, is a colorful and festive celebration that honors the contributions of local Caribbeans through the arts, food and culture.

The Boston Arts Festival, Boston, Free
Sun, September 9, 2018  -  Sun, September 9, 2018   
The Boston Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 8 & Sunday, September 9th, from 11am – 6:30 pm, at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. This annual event is designed to showcase the visual and performing arts in Boston.

SEPTEMBER AHA! Night – #FrederickDouglassLivedHere, New Bedford, Free
Thu, September 13, 2018  -  Thu, September 13, 2018   
AHA! (Art-History-Architecture) Night is New Bedford’s Free arts and culture event which takes place the 2nd Thursday of every month in downtown New Bedford.

Wicked Local Kidz Expo, Marlborough, $
Sat, September 15, 2018  -  Sat, September 15, 2018   
The Wicked Local Kidz Expo is an event that is focused on letting kids be kids. Featuring Peyton List, start of Disney show Bunk'd! Join us for a day of family fun!

Festival at the Farm, Canton, $$
Sat, September 15, 2018  -  Sun, September 16, 2018   
Festival at the Farm is a one-of-a-kind event bringing all ages together for live music, local food and drink, backyard games and an on-site farmers market.

SerbFest | 12th Annual Serbian Festival, Cambridge, $$
Sat, September 15, 2018  -  Sun, September 16, 2018   
The festival is a family event. The festivities will include live music , ethnic homemade foods and several folk dancing troupes from the U.S. and Canada.