Things to do North of Boston April 10th to April 16th

A musician plays a gleaming saxophone under warm stage lights with bokeh in the background — capturing the spirit of the 15th Annual Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8–12, 2026.

Things to Do North of Boston (April 10th–April 16th, 2026)

Looking for things to do in the Greater Boston area this week?

Here’s your curated list of local events happening in Woburn, Wakefield, Arlington, Lexington, Winchester, Burlington, Reading, and nearby communities.

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UPCOMING THEATER & SHOWS-

Hairspray, Umbrella Arts Center, April 24th-May 17th, Concord, Massachusetts

What the Constitution Means to Me, Greater Boston Stage Company, April 10-26th, 2026


ONGOING & UPCOMING- 

Earth Day Flower Pot Decorating at the Tin Bucket, RSVP now!, April 22nd, 6-8pm, Reading, Massachusetts


Friday, April 10th, 2026

Cousins Maine Lobster at Medford Brewing Company, 4:00 PM, Medford, Massachusetts

Goldfish Burlingtons 10th Anniversary Bash!, 5:00 PM, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC – Brian Alex & the Brat Pack 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC, 8-11pm, Bunratty Tavern, Reading, Massachusetts


Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Lexington Depot 1st Anniversary Open House, 9:30 AM, Lexington, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Spring Ring, 10:00 AM, Tewksbury Memorial High School

Wildman Brotherhood, 11-1pm, Reading, Massachusetts

Arlington Jazz Festival – Anabel Gil Díaz & DíJazz and the Joey Acampora Group, 12:00 PM, Morningside Music Studio Annex – 108 Summer St Arlington

Melrose Fish & Game, 6:00 PM, Melrose, Massachusetts

A Night of Blues, 6:00 PM, Woburn – American Legion, 194 Lexington Street, Woburn

Acoustic Sound Alchemy – Lexington, MA, 6:00 PM, Lexington, Massachusetts

Vertigo + Debbie Lane at the 15th Annual Arlington Jazz Festival, 6:30 PM, Donut Villa Diner, 319 Broadway Arlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC: 12 Barz Band, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC: The CL Project, Waves Restaurant & Bar, Wakefield, Massachusetts

The Bucket Of Blues Band, 8-11pm, St. Anthony Club, Woburn, Massachusetts

Public Practice (All Levels), 8:00 PM, Woburn Racquet Club


Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Broadway Brunch Singalong with Debbie Gruber, 10am, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

Melrose Farmers Market Massachusetts

Sunday Run, 11am-12pm, Medford Brewing Company Medford, Massachusetts

Paint Nite: Bee-utiful Barnyard Lilacs, 11:30-1:30pm, Lord Hobo, Woburn, Massachusetts

Mahjong in Melrose (Caffè Nero), 12:00 PM, Melrose, Massachusetts

The Big Attitude Improv Jam with host Brian Agosta, 6-7:30pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Arlington Jazz Festival presents the Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Kenwood Dennard and Wes Wirth, 7:30 PM, Regent Theatre (Arlington, Massachusetts)

Sunday Karaoke, 6-9pm, Waves Restaurant & Bar, Wakefield, Massachusetts

 

Tuesday, April 14th,  2026

Winter Farmers Market at the Great American Beer Hall, 3-7pm, Medford, Massachusetts

Pain Your Own Doormat, 6-8pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Teen Not-Bored Board Games: Ravine, 4:30-5:30pm, Woburn Public Library, Woburn, Massachusetts

Trivia Night, 7-9pm, Medford Brewing Company, Medford, Massachusetts

 

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Story & Movement Time with Daisy, 10:30-11:30am, Whitelam Books, Reading, Massachusetts

Declutter & Downsize Workshop, 12-1:30pm, Woburn Chamber Women In Business Event, Woburn, Massachusetts

Melissa Etheridge – Medford, MA, 8:00 PM, Chevalier Theatre

29th Annual Taste of Spring benefiting NuPath, 5:30-8:30pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Trivia, 6:30-8:30pm, Lord Hobo, Woburn, Massachusetts

 

Thursday, April 17th, 2026

LIVE MUSIC- Line Dancing with Julie Kaufman, 6:30pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC: Chris DeChristopher, 7pm, Waves Restaurant & Bar, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Haggetts Pond Rail Trail Andover Massachusetts

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Jodi Crowley

Jodi Crowley is a Massachusetts-based REALTOR® and local lifestyle writer dedicated to helping people discover the best of life north of Boston. A long-time resident, mom, and outdoor enthusiast, Jodi knows these communities not just professionally, but personally — whether she's hiking local trails or exploring the area with her family. With deep roots in Woburn, Winchester, Burlington, Arlington, Lexington, Reading, Wakefield, and beyond, she brings firsthand knowledge of the neighborhoods, restaurants, events, and hidden gems that make this region a wonderful place to call home. Licensed with Lamacchia Realty (MA License #9037552), Jodi combines her passion for real estate with a genuine love for her community - making her a trusted resource for both homebuyers and longtime residents alike.