Bedford, New England Jazz Banjofest (11/6 - 11/8): A weekend of great music from the Golden Age of Jazz. While featuring 4-string banjo, the event includes Dixieland Jazz and other instruments.

Danvers, Nordic Fest (11/7): Morgensolen Lodge #545, Sons of Norway A Scandinavian Fai

Cambridge, There, I've Broken My Neck! (An Evening of Theatrical Disasters) (11/6 - 11/7): One-man theater show by John Kane, British actor and comedian, recounting hilarious mishaps in the world of the theater

Boston, Zuma Tex Mex 20TH Anniversary Fiesta (11/15): Zuma Tex Mex celebrates its 20th anniversary in Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Prices throwback to 1989. Lots of local bands! All Day & All Night!

Sudbury, Award-winning watercolorist to display "Moods of New England" at Wayside Inn Gallery (9/4 - 11/1): Painter Richard La Roche will display 13 large-scale watercolors at the Wayside Inn Gallery from September 4th through November 1st, 2009. All artwork is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the non-profit mission of the Wayside Inn

Newton, Mary Ellen Rinaldi's Shop-Eat-Laugh Hosted By Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce (11/4): 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

Harvard, Native Faces: Mask Creation with Sharon Chandler (11/1): Native American mask making children's workshop with artist & teacher Sharon Chandle

Framingham, Nick Page and the Mystic Chorale Concert (11/14): Join the Plymouth Church for a night of music that will fill your soul! Nick Page and the Mystic Chorale celebrate music from around the world... you can't help but to get up and sing!

Danvers, The Girls of America Pageant (12/6): Seeking contestants ages 0 month to 19 years for the Girls of America Pageant Holiday Extravaganza. A great day is planned for all

Haverhill, Kimball Farm Haunted Corn Maze (10/16 - 11/1): A Haunted Halloween Maze and hay ride for a scary adventure

Newton, SteveSongs Family Concert (11/11): The Magic Ark Children's Series presents a special Veteran's Day Show with popular children's musician Steve Roslonek

Acton, Falling for Science (11/7): Come with your friends for an enjoyable fall evening. Find out about Berkshire Brewing Company, sample different brews (containing no chemical additives and no preservatives) and learn about the science of brewing

Boston, Boston Jewish Cultural Walking Tour (9/4 - 12/31): A 2-hour walking tour linking the cultural, historic and immigration Jewish sites in Boston. Includes parts of Downtown, Beacon Hill, the West End and North End. Lots to see and learn in this great under 2 mile guided tour. Mondays at 2:30 PM

Watertown, Paul Green School of Rock Open House (1/10 - 1/10): Every Saturday, Massachusetts children ages 6 to 18 and their parents are invited to drop by the School of Rock, observe a band rehearsal, or book a free sample lesson on guitar, bass, keys, drums, or vocals

Framingham, Lowe's Stores : Build & Grow Clinics (6/14 - 5/31): Build on your kid's talent with regularly scheduled clinics designed just for children at Lowe's. Clinics are usually held on the second and last Saturday of the month. Call to confirm

Framingham, Kids Workshops at Home Depot (6/14 - 5/30): The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers

Harvard, Painting Exhibition Opening: The Lure of Trees (9/6 - 11/15): Opens September 6, 2009! The Lure of Trees will feature a combination of newly completed paintings and selected works.

Brighton, Women of Vision Exhibition (5/28 - 11/20): A multi-media exhibition with paintings, historic photographs, decorative arts, textiles, artifacts, interactive stations, videos, slideshows, historical settings, computer stations,a diorama,signs, posters, and many ephemora.

Boston, Mike Whitman's Comedy Sandbox @ Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault (7/9 - 3/22): Mike Whitman whose innovative material & style made him the hit of the 2008 Boston Comedy Festival Mike presents a showcase of classic Boston comedy stars and soon-to stars. Comics teasing and playing with onstage comics from audience and vise vers

Worcester, Steve Solomon's My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy (11/7): To say that an evening spent with Steve Solomon is like being with a dear, funny friend is an understatement. In truth, an evening with Steve is more like being with dozens of hilarious friends and eccentric members of your own family

Wellesley Hills, FREE Seminar Aligning 3 Key Elements to Feel More Alive: Food, Fun and Finance (11/5): Are you looking for ways to spice up your dating life? Do you want to find out how nutrition translates into optimal relationship chemistry? Are you financially prepared for  the year 2010?

Dudley, Dudley DoRight FleaMarket Indoors Over one acre (5/28 - 5/28): Weekly Indoor Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market with over one acre indoors. Free admission and Free parking. Thousands of items to choose from. Make Money if you are selling and save money if you are buying. Vendors spaces as low as $15 a day

Boxborough, Sporting Collectables Show (11/5 - 11/6): For years, a famous Sporting Collectibles Auction was held in the Spring and Fall at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough. It was known as Lang's Auction and it also included a Fly Fishing Collectables Show.

Boston, Boston Vegetarian Festival (10/31 - 11/1): Two day Boston Vegetarian Food Festival brings together vegetarian natural food providers, national speakers, chefs and educational exhibits for all ages!

Lowell, Brian Wilson Karaoke Contest at Garcia Brogan's (11/7 - 11/12): This karaoke competition will take place at the new Irish/Mexican restaurant Garcia Brogan’s Cantina, Pub & Restaurant in downtown Lowell on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Framingham, Green Apple Kids (11/7): WOW, a super group that plays cool songs for kids about nature! The Green Apple Kids Band writes songs that inspire celebration and caring for our Earth.

Amesbury, Village of Church Fairs (11/7): Start your holiday shopping early at the 14th Annual Village of Church Fairs on Saturday, November 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Traditional offerings will include crafts, baked goods, holiday decorations, raffles, a variety of delicious food

Boston, Beer Summit: Harvest Fest (11/7): The Beer Summit Harvest Fest is a showcase of some of the best Autumn styles and beers in the world, Our Beer Summit shows have over 50 brewers, with over 200 choices.

Boston, Peep's World (11/1 - 4/30): Boston Children's Museum is transforming WGBH's animated children's series PEEP and the Big Wide World into a hands-on, interactive exhibit.

Boston, Christmas Craft Festival & Gingerbread House Competition (11/6 - 11/8): The 23rd Annual Christmas Festival will feature the work of more than 350 American master craftsmen, and will highlight the 16th Annual Gingerbread House Competitio

Boston, Literacise (10/3 - 3/30): With tunnels to explore and secrets to find, children visiting the Literacise exhibit will zig-zag, bunny-hop, and giant-step their way through a kid-sized interactive book

Gloucester, Free Second Saturdays (6/14 - 12/31): Drop in to the Education Room of the Cape Ann Historical Museum on the Second Saturday of every month from for theme-based activities inspired by our current and permanent exhibition

Boston, Cashunt: The Ultimate Boston Scavenger Hunt Competition! (11/6 - 11/15): Cashunt is the ultimate scavenger hunt that combines 6 games in one amazing, fun, and funny competition all around Boston

Boston, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (11/7): The original Jersey boy, FRANKIE VALLI, is a true American pop icon. His incredible career with THE FOUR SEASONS, as well as his solo success has spawned countless hit singles.

Concord, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (11/6 - 11/15): The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers

Sterling, Costume Weekend and Parade (10/31 - 11/1): Davis' Farmland celebrates Halloween with a costumer weekend and parade, Saturday and Sunday

Worcester, Coastal Classic Alpaca Show (11/7 - 11/8): Alpaca Show consisting of Halter show performance and obstacles involving over 300 Alpacas including Hucaya and Suri

Wakefield, Hallmark Health Hospice Artisan Fair (11/7): Unique, one-of-a-kind gifts will be available at the Hallmark Health Hospice Artisan Fair on Saturday, November 7th from 10-3 pm at the Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street in Wakefield.

Cambridge, Jeanniemack Concert (10/25 - 11/30): Jeanniemack plays fun music for babies and toddlers at the Finagle-a-Bagel in Cambridge every Saturday from 11am to 12pm

Natick, Kids Night at Kelly's (8/30 - 6/4): 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

Haverhill, Haunted Halloween Maze (10/16 - 11/1): Our Haunted Halloween Maze is among the scariest in the area and this year will grow to cover 9 acres of spooky fun

Boston, Massachusetts Dance Festival (11/6 - 11/7): The inaugural Festival, to be held November 6th and 7th, 2009, at Boston University Theatre, highlights nine of Massachusetts’ top professional companies in concert with silent auctio

Boston, 6th Annual Mayor's Holiday Special (10/15 - 1/18): Enjoy a memorable show, holiday shopping, a festive meal, an overnight stay, and the free and low-cost celebrations that are part of Boston's treasured holiday traditions.

Boston, Family Sleepover (11/7): Enjoy an evening full of fun and fishy activities in the Aquarium's Harborside Learning Lab, and then sleep over in the Aquarium's Amazing Jellies exhibit.

Arlington, Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys Band (11/7): Award-winning kids' music group Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys have been packing houses around Massachusetts, filling the aisles with jumping, dancing, singing kids and their enthusiastic parents!

Wellesley, Home of Distinction (10/15 - 11/1): Ever wonder what's behind the closed doors of a multi-million dollar home? Visit the Home of Distinction by Behrend Construction in Wellesley, Massachusetts from October 15 until November 1 to find out

East Sandwich, Critter Capers at Green Briar (6/7 - 6/6): Drop in for a half-hour visit with a naturalist and one of the resident animals. Learn about life cycles, habits and habitats. Suitable for families with children ages 2 ½ and up.

Sudbury, Triton Brass Quintet (11/7): The Boston-based Triton Brass Quintet will launch the 2009-2010 concert series with a full recital of great brass music spanning 500 years

Waltham, 33rd Annual Open Studios (11/7 - 11/8): Our signature event at the Waltham Mills Artists’ Association is our Annual WMAA Open Studios, held each year on the first weekend of November

Waltham, The Oasis Coffeeehouse Presents: Pesky J. Nixon (11/6): Contemporary folk with a twist. Don't miss Pesky J. Nixon

Brookline, Anansi, Spiderman of Africa by Crabgrass Puppet Theatre (11/7 - 11/8): A side-splitting selection of famous African folktales starring Anansi the Spider, whose appetite always overrules his intellect

Worcester, Preschool & Toddler Wednesdays (8/13 - 8/12): Enjoy storytime, craft activities, live animals and more--all for little ones aged 3 and under.

Watertown, Fall Family Festival (11/7): A Fun Fall Festival. On Saturday Morning November 7th, 2009. 9:30am to 12:00pm . Special Musical performance by Ben Rudnick and Friends at 10:30

Melrose, Focus on Learning at 33rd Annual Hunt's Show, Demo & Sale (10/30 - 11/1): Sign up now for one of 30 free educational workshops at the 33rd Annual Hunt's Show, Demo & Sale, Oct. 30th - Nov. 1st, 2009, at Hunt's Photo & Video, 100 Main St., Melrose, MA

Walpole, Beginner Line Dancing (9/18 - 11/27): Beginner Line Dancin

Newbury, Farm Friends (6/14 - 6/14): Children ages 3 to 6, and a favorite adult of their choosing, are invited to share in some fun-filled, farm adventures which will connect them to daily life at Spencer-Peirce-Little Far

Cambridge, The Patricia Adams Quartet @Ryles Jazz Club Sunday Brunch (11/1): Singin' and swingin' jazz and blues standards, this family friendly event offers delicious brunch cuisine to accompany this quartet's music featured the first Sunday of each month. Best value in Boston!

Cambridge, Masked Festivals of Canton Bo (8/22 - 4/20): The African masks that inspired painters like Picasso in the early twentieth century were only a small part of a larger cultural context and spectacle

Hudson, 5th Annual Holiday Craft Fair (11/6): The Mulready Home and School Association (MSPA) is pleased to invite to you to participate in our Fifth Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Danvers, Kelly's Roast Beef Kids Night (12/7 - 7/31): Enjoy Kids Night every Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Kelly's Roast Beef on Endicott St. in Danvers (in front of Liberty Tree Mall.

Boston, Harvard Square Evening Excursion & Walking Tour (10/19 - 4/30): Here's your chance to make Cambridge yours!! We'll take you on America's first subway from Boston Common to the hustle and bustle of Harvard Square in Cambridge on the other side of the Charles River for a great walking tour.

Grafton, Harvest Home Festival (11/1): Community Harvest Project presents the 4th annual Harvest Home festival featuring live music, kid’s activities and traditional food and drink.

Boston, Kevin Knox Comedy Showcase (3/30 - 3/29): Every Monday, Kevin Knox headlines and hosts a showcase of Boston's latest comedy sensations and tried and true veterans. 21 years Boston's Most Fun Comedy Club, Dinners/Appetizers Available. No Drink Minimum. 7 Nights A Week.

Boston, 25th Annual Faneuil Hall Marketplace Holiday Lighting Ceremony (11/21): A spectacular Holiday Lighting celebration showcasing the largest holiday Christmas tree in Massachusetts-possibly the East Coast. Tons of entertainment; Santa; Street Performers; Bands; Confetti; 15,000 gold, red and green ornaments & more

Boston, The Downtown Freedom Trail – History & Architecture (10/19 - 4/30): The history and architecture of Boston's Downtown Freedom Trail, told with stories that allow us to share our Boston with you. We guarantee you'll love Boston like we do!

Boston, Walking Tour: Back Bay to Downtown Freedom Trail via Beacon Hill (10/19 - 4/30): History and architecture walking tour from the 19th century Back Bay to elegant Beacon Hill on our way to the dynamic Downtown and the major points of the Freedom Trail. Get to see the whole Downtown with your wonderful informative guide

Boston, Walking Tour: Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay (10/19 - 4/30): 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

Clinton, Modern Icons, Ancient Inspiration (10/1 - 11/21): Artist Roger Preston's exhibition of twelve, small-scale, devotional paintings is inspired by the Museums collection of more than 350 icons and will represents the first contemporary display

Harvard, "Nature of Apples": Art and Memory Exhibition (8/30 - 11/15): The quintessential American icon, the apple is the focus of The Nature of Apple: Art and Memory, a painting exhibition at Fruitlands Museum co-sponsored by Freedom’s Way Heritage Area. Featuring artwork drawn from a private Massachusetts collection

Boston, Jim Lauletta's Comedy Showcase (3/31 - 3/29): Every Tuesday, Jim Lauletta headlines and hosts a showcase of Boston's latest comedy sensations and tried and true veterans. 21 years Boston's most fun comedy club, great comedy with dinners/appetizers available. No drink minimum. 7 Nights A Wee

Worcester, The Wiggles Go Bananas Live! (11/3): The most beloved family entertainment band in the world, The Wiggles, are setting out on their wildest adventure to date

Saugus, Kids Night at Kelly's (8/30 - 6/4): 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

Westford, Save 20%! Register Now for the 4th Annual Print Buyers Conference (11/3 - 11/5): Don't let the changing media outlook derail your print buying career. Stay on track to success by registering now to attend the 4th Annual Print Buyers Conference, Nov. 3-5, 2009, at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center