Things to Do North of Boston (June 26th–July 2nd, 2026)

Things to Do North of Boston (June 26th-July 2nd, 2026

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

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

Upcoming Theatre & Shows

Annie, Greater Boston Stage Company, May 29th-June 28th, 2026

Ongoing & Upcoming

Bad Books, June 4–27, Wed–Sat 7:30pm / Sat–Sun 2pm, Gloucester Stage Company, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Parlee Farms Pick Your Own, Mid-June–late October (hours on website), Parlee Farms, 95 Farwell Rd, Tyngsboro, Massachusetts (Strawberries mid-June; Cherries & Blueberries July; Flowers, Peaches, Apples, Pumpkins throughout season)

Friday, June 26th, 2026

It’s Raining Queens: Music Comedy Royalty. 7pm, Regent Theatre, Arlington, Massachusetts

New England Craft & Draft Beer Garden, 3-9pm, Wilmington, Massachusetts

Music on the Green, 5-8pm, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC-, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC- Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 9pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC, 6-11pm, Lakeside Inn, Wakefield, Massachusetts

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

Reunion BBQ Pop Up at Medford Brewing, 5-8pm, Medford, Massachusetts

Wilmington Fun on the Fourth Celebration, 5-10pm, Wilmington, Massachusetts

JamBABY at 3rd Ave, 9:30-10am, Burlington, Massachusetts

Saturday, June 27th, 2026

Wilmington Fun on the Fourth Celebration, 9am- 10:30 pm, Wilmington, Massachusetts

New England Craft & Draft Beer Garden, 3-9pm, Wilmington, Massachusetts

Reading Porchfest, 12-6pm, Reading, Massachusetts

Bourbon & BBQ at Stone Zoo, 6-8pm, Stoneham, Massachusetts

Yoga on the Green, 9-10am, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts

Andover Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm, Andover, Massachusetts

Wakefield Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm, Wakefield, Massachsuetts

Music on the Green, 5-8pm, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC, 8pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Winchester Farmer’s Market, 9:30am-1:30pm, Winchester, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC- Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 9pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC, 7:30pm, Waves Restaurant & Bar, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Sunday, June 28th, 2026

JamBABY at 3rd Ave, 9:30-10am, Burlington, Massachusetts

4GoodVibes 2nd Annual Open Air Artisan Market, 11am-3pm, Medford, Massachusetts

Woburn Animal Hospital & Ledgebrook Kennel Grand Reopening & Pet Fair, 11am-2pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Live on the Lawn- Groton Hill Big Band, 5pm, Groton, Massachusetts

Hats and Shades: A Blues Brothers Tribute, 3pm, Regent Theatre, Arlington, Massachusetts

New England Craft & Draft Beer Garden, 3-9pm, Wilmington, Massachusetts

Wilmington Fun on the Fourth Celebration, 10am- 10:30 pm, Wilmington, Massachusetts

Wilmington Farmers Market, Sundays June 7–October 4, 10am–1pm, Wilmington Town Common, 140 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, Massachusetts

Sunday Brunch with Live Music 10:30am, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

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

Disco Night, 6:30pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

Monday, June 29, 2026

Billerica Community Farmers Market, Mondays 3-7pm through September 28th, Billerica, Massachusetts

Tuesday, June 30th,  2026

Lexington Farmers’ Market – Summer Season, 2-6:30pm, Fletcher Park (Worthen Rd), Lexington, Massachusetts (runs Tuesdays through October 27)

3rd Ave Tournament Tuesdays (Cornhole), 6-8pm, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts

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

Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

Engaged Mindfulness: Meditation in Nature, 6:30-8:30pm, Winchester, Massachusetts

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

Wednesday Trivia at Lord Hobo Woburn, 6:30–8:30pm, Lord Hobo Brewing Company, Woburn, Massachusetts

Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Indecision Debut at Waves, 7pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Stoneham Farmer’s Market, 2:30-6:30pm through October 1st, Stoneham, Massachusetts

Medford Farmer’s Market, 3-7pm, Medford, Massachusetts

Music on the Green, 5-8pm, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts

KARAOKE – Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 7pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts

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Jodi Crowley

Jodi is a huge fan of communities North of Boston. Each city has unique characteristics that families can compare to find the best possible fit for their next home. Jodi enjoys highlighting successful local small businesses, fun events and activities, the best local restaurants and so much more!