Editor's Choice Oct 09 - Oct 12, 2009
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10/9/2009 -
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Editor's Choice
Worcester, Over The Top (10/08 - 10/12): Over The Top, a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular where dogs fly, Asian elephants stomp, hop and groove and one courageous man stands eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers. For more information click here.
Newburyport, Newburyport Fall Festival (10/11 - 10/12): The Fall Harvest Festival features talented artisans offering handmade crafts & artwork, great local food vendors, live music, Scarecrow Contest and Kids Korner with live children’s entertainment, face painting, and Teddy Bear Parade! For more information click here.
Boston, Opening Our Doors 2009 (10/12): The Fenway Alliance’s arts and cultural event "Opening Our Doors 2009" takes place on Monday, October 12 featuring free museum and gallery admissions, musical, dance, and theatre performances, and more across the Fenway Neighborhood. For more information click here.
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Cambridge, Oktoberfest 2009 (10/11): Join the HONK! Festival Parade leaving Davis Square at noon and arriving at the 30th Annual Harvard Square Oktoberfest at 1:00 pm to “Reclaim the Streets for Horns, Bikes and Feet!”
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Stow, Battle for the Airfield - WWII Reenactment (10/10 - 10/11): You will be able to see original equipment from WWII in action. Everything from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only event of this type - in the world. – Don’t miss it! For more information click here.
Somerville, 2nd Annual Riverfest (10/10): The event will feature music, performers, family and food and will conclude with a 30-minute fireworks display along the Mystic River. Riverfest food concessions sales will benefit more than 30 local charities. For more information click here.
Weymouth, Fall Festival (10/10): Highlights Include: Cider Press Demonstration, The DCR Mounted Unit Wool Dying with Wildflowers, Horseshoeing Demonstration, Peep at Fall Foliage, Bayberry candle demo, Music and more! For more information click here.
Saugus, Breakheart Fall Festival (10/10): Fun and games for the whole family will run from 10am-12pm, including pumpkin decorating, stuff a scarecrow, arts & crafts, candy in the hay, an appearance by the DCR Park Ranger Mounted Unit, and more. For more information click here.
Middleboro, Family Day (10/10): Come to the Robbins Museum for a fun-filled day featuring a selection of hands-on activities. For more information click here.
Boston, Free Community Days (10/12): In an effort to make the MFA even more accessible to the community, the Museum offers free general admission once per month. See below for upcoming free days. For more information click here.
Stow, Stories in the Orchard (10/12): Three Apples Storytelling Festival and massmouth are taking storytelling to the orchards. Enjoy free storytelling, pick apples, participate in down on the farm family fun. For more information click here.
Carver, National Cranberry Festival (10/10 - 10/12): Enjoy the colorful fall foliage and annual cranberry harvest during the National Cranberry Festival™at Edaville USA. For more information click here.
Topsfield, Topsfield Fair (10/02 - 10/12): One of the oldest agricultural fairs in the country, the Fair will be open this year from October 2nd-12th, at the fairgrounds in Topsfield, MA. For more information click here.
Statewide, Scenic Fall Foliage Drives (09/22 - 10/31): As brilliant colors begin to emerge during the autumn season, local residents can enjoy the natural beauty with a scenic drive through some of our neighborhoods and roads. For more information click here.
Regional, Local Apple, Pumpkin and Berry Picking (07/01 - 10/31): Visit one of the local farms this fall with the family and go apple, pumpkin or berry picking. For more information click here.
Marlborough, Cider Fest (10/10): Join us for a petting zoo with Enchanted Animal Parties, line dancing for children and parents with Bryan Simmons, face pointing and a lunch of chili, cornbread and apple cider! For more information click here.
Middleboro, Family Day (10/10): Come to the Robbins Museum for a fun-filled day featuring a selection of hands-on activities. For more information click here.
Winchester, Annual Pumpkin Patch and Family Fun Days (10/03 - 10/31): There are pumpkins of every size and shape including minis and spookies (white), as well as gourds, Indian corn and other fall decor.Special "Family Fun Days": October 10th and 11th with games and activities for the young. For more information click here.
Concord, Verrill Farm Harvest Festival & Benefit (10/10): An afternoon of family fun in fields beside the farm stand. Saturday, October 10, noon - 4 pm. For more information click here.
Mashpee, Mashpee Pumpkin Festival (10/10): Fitzy Snowman Sculpting is returning to Mashpee Commons this fall. This time he will be exhibiting his extreme pumpkin carving skills with a live demonstration. For more information click here.
Groton, Grotonfest (10/10): Family festival with entertainment, food, artisans and more than 160 booths. Free, Handicap accessible For more information click here.
Haverhill, Castle of Fear (10/02 - 10/31): The event consists of four haunted venues: The Dreaded Dragons Lair, The Killer Klown Lazer Katastrophe, The Howling Hayride of Horror and the Castle itself, "Castle of Fear." For more information click here.
Lunenburg, Willy the Wizard's Hallo (10/01 - 10/31): The Drawbridge Puppet Theater presents two stories: Willy the Wizard's Halloween Party. Best for ages 4+. For more information click here.
Boston, Honk Festival (10/09): HONK! on Boston: Visiting bands play alongside local community bands in East Somerville, East Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester, Chinatown and the Boston Common. For more information click here.
Concord, Fall Arts and Humanities Festival at the Old Manse (10/10 - 10/12): Three days of art, food, literature, poetry, music and of course, history at the Old Manse in Concord MA, next to the famous North Bridge. Featuring local vendors, artists and even special guest appearances! For more information click here.
Middleboro, Theater Production RUMORS by Neil Simon (10/09 - 10/24): A comedy farce with lots of laughter and mystery, star studded community cast. Middleboro Town hall Oct. 9,10,16,17,23,24 For more information click here.
Lexington, Vintage Textile Exhibit presented by Lexington Arts and Crafts NeedleArts Guild (10/03 - 10/17): View a beautiful collection Of Vintage textiles from collections of our members and the Lexington Historical Society and bring your vintage items for appraisal. For more information click here.
Hardwick, The Fluid Micro Cosmic: Paintings by Bruce Piermarine (10/11): Spaces Gallery is proud to open its 2009 - 2010 season with a wine and cheese reception introducing new work by Bruce Piermarini, internationally respected artist of large scale, lyrical abstract paintings. For more information click here.
Boston, Behind the Mask: The Woman Who Outshone the Sun (10/10): On Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting Behind the Mask, as they perform The Woman Who Outshone the Sun For more information click here.
Sudbury, Family Photo Day (10/10): This is a wonderful opportunity to get a family portrait in time for holiday gifts and cards. Sessions can be of the whole family, as well as just the kids or extended family. For more information click here.
Boston, D.L. Hughley (10/10): Comedy Connection Presents: D.L. Hughley For more information click here.
Concord, Listen to the Ladies (10/10): The Old Manse of Concord MA, welcomes the historic and fascinating teaching method called Chautauqua to it's house and grounds this October 10th in a special one day event called Listen to the Ladies! For more information click here.
Rockland, Singles Dance (10/09): Singles Dance on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th, Holiday Inn, Rockland, Dance lessons 7:30pm. For more information click here.
Waltham, Singles Dance (10/10): Singles Dance on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th, Best Western, Waltham, Dance lesson 7:30pm. For more information click here.
Boston, Godfather Of Boston Comedy DICK DOHERTY Fri 9pm, Sat 8pm &10:15pm (10/09 - 10/10): 21 years Boston's Most Fun Comedy Club, Great Comedy with Great Dinners and Appetizers Availabe. No Drink Minimum, 7 Nights A Week, Dane Cook had a show here every Friday for 2 years in the 90's. Boylston Street between "Gypsy Bar" &"The Alley. For more information click here.
Amesbury, Spirit and Holistic Faire (10/17): Join us for a day of discovery! Body, Mind & Spirit professionals and experts will open new paths of discovery, offer transformative products and services and develop community.
For more information click here.
Framingham, Framingham Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour (10/24): A historic Trolley ride through Framingham.
Hear and see the spooky legends and ghost stories reenacted at the scenes of these mysterious tales!
Following the tour there will refreshments, fortunes and special "old tyme" activities. For more information click here.
Salem, Salem Haunted Biz Baz (10/10 - 10/11): Salem's annual Halloween-inspired street fair For more information click here.
Newton, Mary Ellen Rinaldi's Shop-Eat-Laugh Hosted By Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce (11/04): If you believe that retail therapy provides the ultimate in stress relief AND that laughter IS the best medicine, this is just what the doctor ordered! Join The Village Bank Women In Networking Series for Mary Ellen Rinadi's Shop-Eat-Laugh! For more information click here.
Hopkinton, Fall Artisans Day (10/11): Buy local and handmade!
Come celebrate the Fall Season and get a jump on your seasonal and holiday shopping!
For more information click here.
Boston, Stomp (10/01 - 10/18): STOMP, the international sensation, is making its triumphant return to Boston in a 3-week engagement at the Cutler Majestic Theatre from October 1 through 18. For more information click here.
Lexington, Vintage Textile Exhibit presented by Lexington Arts and Crafts NeedleArts Guild (10/03 - 10/17): View a beautiful collection Of Vintage textiles from collections of our members and the Lexington Historical Society and bring your vintage items for appraisal. For more information click here.
Foxboro, Haunted House (10/01 - 10/31): Visit the Orpheum theatre during weekends and check out their haunted house. Kid Friendly Tour; Sundays 1:00-3:00pm. For more information click here.
Salem, Salem Farmers' Market (09/25 - 10/29): At Derby Square, rain or shine, every Thursday, from 4-7pm through October. For more information click here.
Salem, Salem Haunted Happenings (10/01 - 11/01): The Official 28th Annual Salem Haunted Happenings Festival, featuring more than 140 attractions, businesses, events, and venues. For more information click here.
Sudbury, Longfellow's Wayside Inn Hosts a Classic Country Farmer's Market Every Saturday! (09/12 - 10/31): Gather at the historic Wayside Inn and shop the area's best local farmers each Saturday from 10am to 2pm in the bucolic atmosphere of the famed Sudbury inn's 150-year old south field barn! For more information click here.
Middleboro, Theater Production RUMORS by Neil Simon (10/09 - 10/24): A comedy farce with lots of laughter and mystery, star studded community cast. Middleboro Town hall Oct. 9,10,16,17,23,24 For more information click here.
Salem, Halloween Fun at the Witches Cottage in Salem, MA (10/01 - 10/31): Discover Salem's Witchcraft and Ghosts during a live inactive show! Encounter witches, ghosts and creatures from Salem Folklore and explore witchcraft as it exists today. For more information click here.
Fitchburg, Fall Festival at Marshall Farm (09/19 - 10/11): A great family fall festival, including games, petting zoo, live entertainment and all the concessions you could dream of. For more information click here.
Boston, Walking Tour: Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay (09/05 - 12/31): See the whole city, including the Downtown Freedom Trail, charming Beacon Hill, and impressive Copley Square in Back Bay. Walking Tour highlighting the history and architecture of Boston with stories, interesting facts, and a little humor. For more information click here.
North Andover, Fall Weekend Festival (09/12 - 10/31): Boston Hill Farm in North Andover celebrates the season with pick-your-own apples and pumpkins. Enjoy their petting zoo, play area, and farm stand. For more information click here.
Ipswich, Marini Farm Corn Maze (09/12 - 10/25): Experience one of the largest and most challenging corn mazes in the New England region. For more information click here.
North Andover, Smolak Farms Weekend in the Country (09/12 - 10/31): Kick of Fall with Smolak Farms weekend in the country. Enjoy apple picking, hop on hay rides, old fashion games, and fun for all ages! For more information click here.
Carver, King Richard's Faire (09/05 - 10/25): King Richard's Faire, the New England Renaissance Festival, opens weekends for it's 28th Season September 5 through October 25, 2009 plus Labor Day and Columbus Day Mondays. For more information click here.
Natick, Kids Night at Kelly's (08/30 - 06/04): Kids of all ages can take pleasure in storytelling, have fun with face painting, balloons, design exciting arts and crafts projects, and enjoy a New England favorite in any season, ice cream. For more information click here.
Saugus, Kids Night at Kelly's (08/30 - 06/04): Kids of all ages can take pleasure in storytelling, have fun with face painting, balloons, design exciting arts and crafts projects, and enjoy a New England favorite in any season, ice cream. For more information click here.
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