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North End Pizza Tour, $$
Sun, March 1, 2026  -  Thu, December 31, 2026   
GOT PIZZA? Walk, Learn, Eat ....and repeat with Boston Pizza Tours. Includes 3 full sized slices, 5 Freedom Trail sites, plus admission to Old North church and a historic chocolate making demo - complete with samples!
Loyall Counting Room, $$
Thu, April 2, 2026  -  Thu, December 31, 2026   
Step inside Loyall Counting Room, Boston’s hidden speakeasy, where moody, historic charm meets a refreshed seasonal menu of layered cocktails and refined bites, offering an intimate escape in the heart of the city.
Find a MA Farmer's Market Near You, $
Fri, May 1, 2026  -  Thu, October 29, 2026   
Whether you live in the city or suburbs, a Massachusetts farmers’ market is not too far from you.
Mayor Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hours, Free
Sat, July 11, 2026  -  Wed, September 30, 2026   
Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City staff for coffee, treats, and casual conversation about your local park and neighborhood services. Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing you!
Angel's Cafe: Shawarma Fridays, $
Fri, July 31, 2026  -  Fri, December 25, 2026   
Enjoy delicious chicken shawarma pita or plate specials every Friday afternoon and evening at Angel's Café at Patriot Place in Foxborough. Available for dine-in or take-out.
Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Thursdays), $$$
Thu, September 3, 2026  -  Thu, October 29, 2026   
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class
Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Fridays), $$$
Fri, September 4, 2026  -  Fri, October 30, 2026   
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class
Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Saturdays), $$$
Sat, September 5, 2026  -  Sat, October 31, 2026   
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class
Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Sundays), $$$
Sun, September 6, 2026  -  Sun, October 25, 2026   
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class
East Somerville Foodie Crawl 2026, $$
Tue, September 15, 2026  -  Tue, September 15, 2026   
Foodie Crawl is back for its 15th year! Embark on a delicious culinary journey along Broadway at East Somerville's Annual Foodie Crawl featuring global tastings, live music, and interactive activities!
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Boston Pizza Festival, $$
Sat, September 19, 2026  -  Sun, September 20, 2026   
Boston Pizza Festival is a 2-day outdoor festival featuring live music, food and giveaways. Local and international vendors in the food industry will be there.
7th Annual Salem Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival, $
Sat, September 19, 2026  -  Sun, September 20, 2026   
Enjoy delicious eats and refreshing brews at the 7th Annual Salem Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival at Salem Common featuring popular food trucks, regional craft beer, live music, and lawn games!
Boston Local Food Festival, Free
Sun, September 20, 2026  -  Sun, September 20, 2026   
Come and join us for the Boston Local Food Festival and shop with nearly 100 local food vendors, participate in our events, and enjoy a spectacular day celebrating local food in downtown Boston.
Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut: Monday, September 21, 2026, $$
Mon, September 21, 2026  -  Mon, September 21, 2026   
Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Monday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.
Plymouth Seafood Festival, $
Sat, September 26, 2026  -  Sat, September 26, 2026   
Sample fresh local oysters, lobster, and clam chowder at the Plymouth Seafood Festival featuring live music, games, crafts, educational tables, and a clam chowder competition!
Oysters & Art: Shuckfest 2026, $$
Sat, September 26, 2026  -  Sat, September 26, 2026   
Savor fresh South Shore oysters, interactive art, live music, food trucks, and children's activities at Duxbury's annual Shuckfest hosted by Duxbury Oyster Company and The Art Complex Museum!
2026 Oysterfest In The Port, $$$
Sat, September 26, 2026  -  Sat, September 26, 2026   
Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh oysters shucked by local growers, live waterfront music, craft beer, sommelier-selected wine, and coastal festival vibes at The Tannery Marketplace in Newburyport!
Methuen Day, Free
Sat, October 3, 2026  -  Sat, October 3, 2026   
Methuen Day is on October 3rd from 10 am - 3 pm. Check out - over 60 vendors, live music, food truck row, carnival games, face painting, and more.
SpicetoberFest: Spice. Culture. Food., Free
Sat, October 3, 2026  -  Sat, October 3, 2026   
Spicy food, good vibes, Chef treats — Boston’s hottest fall festival is here! Don’t miss SpicetoberFest 2026. #spicetoberfest2026 SpicetoberFest: a Fall Spicy Harvest Festival celebrating Spice, Culture and Food.
Simple Too: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi, $$$
Sun, October 11, 2026  -  Sun, October 11, 2026   
Join Yotam Ottolenghi for an intimate and energizing evening celebrating his new cookbook Simple Too, the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling book called Ottolenghi Simple.
Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous): Monday, October 12, 2026, $$
Mon, October 12, 2026  -  Mon, October 12, 2026   
Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable?
Tots in the Kitchen, $
Tue, October 13, 2026  -  Tue, October 13, 2026   
Join us for a cozy fall morning in the Powisset Kitchen! Our youngest chefs, ages 2–5, and their grown-ups are invited to mix, stir, scoop, and explore seasonal ingredients together.
Kiddos in the Kitchen, $$
Tue, October 20, 2026  -  Tue, October 20, 2026   
Join us for Kiddos in the Kitchen! As the leaves begin to change and the days get a little cooler, we’re welcoming young chefs back to the Powisset Kitchen for an afternoon of cooking, creativity, and seasonal fun.
Two Chefs. Two Cities. One Table., $$$
Thu, October 22, 2026  -  Sat, October 24, 2026   
Boston meets Geneva at Matria for three unforgettable evenings as Chefs Jeffrey Bianchi and Quentin Jacquemoud unite for an exclusive four-course culinary experience, available October 22–24 only.
Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut: Monday, October 26, 2026, $
Mon, October 26, 2026  -  Mon, October 26, 2026   
Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Monday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.
Annual “Everyone Loves Latkes” Party, Free
Sat, December 12, 2026  -  Sat, December 12, 2026   
The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to celebrate Hanukkah by serving complimentary latkes on Saturday, December 12th at the Annual “Everyone Loves Latkes” Party!
Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Thursdays), $
Fri, December 25, 2026  -  Thu, February 26, 2026   
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY!
Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Fridays), $
Sat, December 26, 2026  -  Fri, February 27, 2026   
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY!
CTeen T.G.I. Shabbat, Free
Wed, January 23, 2030  -  Wed, January 23, 2030   
✸ Enjoy delicious food, great company and spirited shabbat energy with lots of friends. ✸ 4 Course Shabbat Dinner, Mocktails and Dessert Buffet. ✸ Spend time with old friends and make new ones! ✸ Open to all High School Students
Sushi making class, $$
Thu, October 13, 2107  -  Fri, October 13, 2017   
Roll up your sleeves! This class takes you deep into Maki-making. We will be rolling four different kinds of Maki with fun, flavor-packed fillings, perfected by herbs and seeds.
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