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, 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.

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

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.

Worcester, New Disney Live! (11/8): Get ready to dim the lights and raise the curtain – Mickey Mouse is in the house and he’s setting the stage for fun - just for you!

Boston, Roger Daltrey (11/8): Roger Daltrey performs at the House of Blues on Nov 8th, 2009 at 7pm

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

Beverly, "Annie" The Broadway Musical (11/14 - 11/16): Can Daddy Warbucks save Orphan Annie?

Hanson, Spirit of Christmas Crafts and Antiques Fair (11/21): Over 40 tables of beautiful handmade crafts and unique antiques! This event has no admission charge or parking fee - it is just a wonderful place to start the Season of Giving. Located at the intersection of routes 14 & 58 in Hanson

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

Topsfield, Toy Fair (11/14): High-quality gently used toys will be on sale for bargain prices. Expect children's bikes, ride-on toys, Legos, electronic games, books, puzzles and more

Waltham, The Holiday Artisan & Crafter Expo (12/5): Presented by Heirloom Artisan Expos to benefit The Pine Street In

Sudbury, Spectacular Harvest Wine Dinner in the Wayside Inn's beautiful main dining room (11/11): Friends and family can gather together to taste the fruits of the wine maker's labor as well as the classic cuisine of America's oldest Inn, beginning with an asssorted cheese & fruit reception followed by a four-course wine dinner you won't forget

Dedham, Singles Dance (11/13): Singles Dance, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, Dedham Hilton

Scituate, Inly School Information Session (11/4): Inly School is a progressive, co-educational day school on Boston's South Shore for students in Toddler through Middle School. You are invited to this Info Session to learn more about how the Inly difference can benefit your child

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

Beverly, Comedy Night in Beverly to benefit Friends of Cove Park (11/13): Jimmy Dunn heads all-Beverly standup comedy lineup to raise money for one of the city's favorite playground

Dedham, The Brickhouse Cafe & Riverdale School Cookoff (11/10 - 11/11): The Brickhouse Cafe in Dedham is hosting a Cookoff to support the Riverdale PT

Andover, The Sound of Music (11/19 - 11/22): Andover High School Drama & Music Departments Present The Sound of Music. A classic musical for the whole family. Free parking and easy to get to from Routes 93 and 495.

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

Saugus, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION (11/10): ANTIQUE AUCTIO

Plymouth, Choral Concert: A Prelude to Christmas (11/29): The Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC) will open their 2009-10 season with a concert titled “A Prelude to Christmas”. The performance will take place on Sunday, November 29th at 4:00 p.m. at The Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square in Plymouth.

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

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.

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, 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

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

Boston, MFA First Fridays (6/6 - 12/31): There is no other way to start the month! Please join us in the Koch Gallery to socialize with friends and meet new ones.

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

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

Reading, Christine Lavin (11/14): The Ivy Chord Coffee House proudly presents singer songwriter Christine Lavin

Lexington, All-Beethoven Concert (11/14): The Lexington Symphony performs an all-Beethoven program, with two blockbuster favorites: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

Lancaster, Wachusett Music Series Presents: Vance Gilbert with Special Guest Trina Hamlin (11/14): Up On Rockfield finds Gilbert exploring and unabashedly celebrating the influence various famous songwriters and performers have had upon his writing.

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

Natick, The Unexpected Guest at TCAN (11/6 - 11/15): Agatha Christie's classic thriller is brought to the stage by the TCAN Players at The Center for Arts in Natic

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.

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

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

West Springfield, Equine Affaire (11/12 - 11/15): The 12th annual Equine Affaire in the Northeast will draw tens of thousands of horsepeople to enjoy a world-class educational program and extensive trade show as well as an entertaining and informative competition.

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

Boston, Free Community Days (11/11): 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

Boston, Miley Cyrus (11/9): Miley Cyrus brings her 2009 North American Tour, presented by Walmart, to the TD Garden on November 9, 2009. The North American tour will feature special guest Metro Station

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.

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

Natick, Open House at The Eliot Montessori School (11/9): An independent day school for grades K-

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.

Lowell, Brian Wilson (11/12): Tickets are $39.75 to $49.75 and may be purchased in person at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office located at 50 East Merrimack Street in Lowell, by calling the box office at (978) 454-2299 or online at www.lowellauditorium.co

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, 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

Wayland, Flooky & the Beans Kids Concert! (11/11): Children's Music Concert for kids ages 2-

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, Comedy Connection Wilbur Theatre Presents: Broken Lizard LIVE (11/14): The creators and stars of SUPER TROOPERS will be performing live at Wilbur Theatre on November 14th

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.

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.

Westford, Roudenbush Community Center Auction & Casino Night (11/7): Saturday, November 7th, 6:30p.m. to benefit the Roudenbush Adult Social Day Program.

Boston, 3rd Annual Boston Book Fair 2009 (11/13 - 11/15): The 2009 Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair is one of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows. It will take place November 13 through November 15, 2009, at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center

Boston, Bob Dylan (11/13 - 11/15): Mark it on your calendars: Bob Dylan is coming to the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre for three unforgettable nights on November 13, 14, and 15, at 7:30p

Boston, Star Wars in Concert (11/14): Star Wars: In Concert is a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores

Raynham, 1st Annual Victoria L. Mosier Memorial Run (11/8): Sunday November 8, 2009 at 11:00AM. The Run will begin at the American Legion on Mill St. in Raynham, MA. The course is a fast and flat 5 mile run that winds through the serene residential areas of Raynham before returning to the American Legion.

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, Mulligan's Fancy returns to the Wayside Inn for a night of Food, Fun, and Melodies! (11/13): Mulligan's Fancy, a popular St. Patrick's Day attraction, returns to the Wayside Inn's main dining room to perform traditional Irish melodies and other well-known tunes while diners feast on the best food that the Wayside Inn has to offer

Milford, Singles Dance (11/14): Singles Dance, on NOVEMBER 14th, Doubletree Hotel, Milford

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

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.

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, PINK FLOYD'S LaserSpectacular (11/13): PINK FLOYD'S LaserSpectacular has become a cult classic, presenting the music like you have never seen it before. Surrounded by 10,00 watts of concert quality sound, colorful lasers and lighting effects and an array of glowing visual displays

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

Boston, Veteran's Day Open House at the MFA (11/11): The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), will hold a FREE Community Day sponsored by Bank of America on Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day), from 10 am to 9:45 pm offering free admission to the entire Museum.

Boston, Janeane Garofalo & Rob Riggle (11/13): Comedy Connection Presents: Janeane Garofalo & Rob Riggl