Things to Do North of Boston (August 21st-August 27th, 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.
Local Theater
Dalloway:First Love, August 13th-29th , 2026, Gloucester Stage, Gloucester, Massachusetts
Ongoing & Upcoming
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)
“Hadestown” can be seen in local theaters now. Take a look at North of Boston Resident and journalist Marielle Sabbag’s review!
Friday, August 21st, 2026
Beginner Cha Cha Class, 6:30-7:45pm, Burlington, Massachusetts
U-Pick Flowers, 9-1pm, Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester, Massachusetts
Kids Music Jammin with You, 9:30-10am, Burlington, Massachusetts
Music on the Green, 5-8pm, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC – Wave’s Restaurant, 8-11pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC – The Locals, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC- Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 9pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Yoga on the Green, 9-10am, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts
U-Pick Flowers, 9-1pm, Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester, Massachusetts
Andover Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm, Andover, Massachusetts
Wakefield Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Winchester Farmer’s Market, 9:30am-1:30pm, Winchester, Massachusetts
Curio Spice Co – Hot Sauce Challenge!, 12-4pm, Curio Spice Co., Cambridge, Massachusetts
Music on the Green, 5-8pm, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts
Tropican Fork- Afro-Caribbean Fusion, 1-5pm, Medford Brewing Company, Medford, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC – 12 Barz Band, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC- Wildfire- Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 9pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts
Color Harvest- A Family Friendly Flower Art Workshop, 9:30-11:30am, Lexington, Massachusetts
Music on the Patio at Arlington Elks, 4pm, Arlington, Massachusetts
Jason Russell House Concert & Beer Garden, 2-7pm, Arlington, Massachusetts
Cars & Critters at Stone Zoo, 4-8pm, Stoneham, Massachusetts
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Wilmington Farmers Market, Sundays June 7–October 4, 10am–1pm, Wilmington Town Common, 140 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, Massachusetts
Sunday Run, 11am-12pm, Medford Brewing Company Medford, Massachusetts
Monday, August 24th, 2026
Billerica Community Farmers Market, Mondays 3-7pm through September 28th, Billerica, Massachusetts
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Beer Garden – DECADES of ROCK Band!, 5-8pm, Danvers, Massachusetts
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
Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert Series, 7:15-8:15pm, Lexington, Massachusetts
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
Walking Wednesdays at Lexington Community Farm, 11am-12pm, Lexington, Massachusettts
Story & Movement Time with Daisy, 10:30-11:30am, Whitelam Books, Reading, Massachusetts
Shamrock Running Night, 6-8:30pm, Lord Hobo Brewing Company, Woburn, Massachusetts
Karaoke Night at Waves, 7-10pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Senior Wellness Walk: Fresh Herbal Tea, 8:30-10:30am, Lexington, Massachusetts
Tewksbury Community Market, 4-7pm, Tewksbury, 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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