Things to Do North of Boston (August 7th–August 13th, 2026)

Things to Do North of Boston (August 7th-August 13th, 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 7th, 2026

Kids Music Jammin with You, 9:30-10am, Burlington, Massachusetts

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

LIVE MUSIC – Sugarbush- Wave’s Restaurant, 8pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

Celebrate Burlington 2026, 12-8:30pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

2026 Charles River Jazz Festival, 12-8:30pm, Boston, Massachusetts

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, Massachsuetts

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

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

Revelry N’awlins Cuisine, 1-5pm, Medford Brewing Company, Medford, Massachusetts

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

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

Backtrack at Reading Summer Concert Series, 6-7:30pm, Reading, Massachusetts

Sunday, August 9th, 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

Phillips House Museum Classic Car Show & Live Music by Bucket of Blues, 11am-3pm, Salem, Massachusetts

Monday, August 10th, 2026

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

Restorative Yoga, 7-8:15pm, Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester Massachusetts

Guitar League Boston North Monthly Meeting, 7:45pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

Moose Juice Family Concert, 6:30-8pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

How to Build an Orchid Show Display Class, 7pm, Winchester, Massachusetts

Movie Night- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, 7pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Family Farm Night, 6-7pm, Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester, 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

The Lexington Bicentennial Band presents its Summer Concert Series, 7:15-8:15pm, Lexington, Massachusetts

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

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Danvers Summer Concert Series- Bare Bones, 6pm, Danvers, Massachusetts

Summer Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga, 6:15-7:15am, Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester, Massachsuetts

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

Joya of Nature Children’s Show , 6:30-7:30pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

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

Shamrock Running Night, 6-8:30pm, Lord Hobo Brewing Company, Woburn, Massachusetts

Karaoke Night at Waves, 7-10pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Science Heroes Children’s Show, 1-2pm, Burlington, 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

P ub Night, 7-10pm, Medford Brewing Company, Medford, Massachusetts

Have a local event you’d like to spread the word about? To suggest a highlight on an upcoming event list, contact me here: [email protected]A

Things to Do North of Boston (August 7th–August 13th, 2026)

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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.