Things to Do North of Boston (July 17th–July 23rd, 2026)

Things to Do North of Boston (July 17th-July 23rd, 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

Betrayal, July 9-August 1st, 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)

Friday, July 17th, 2026

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

Luau Party, 6-9pm, The Hearth, Wilmington, Massachusetts

Hejira – Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell, 8pm, Regent Theatre, Arlington, Massachusetts

Saturday, July 18th, 2026

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

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

Blueberry Festival, 9am-8:30pm, Northborough, Massachusetts

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

DIY Wedding – Hands On Mini Course, 12-4pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC and Beer Garden – Jack Russell House Concert Series, 2:30-4pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

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

Dinner Detective – “Dirty Money”, 6-9pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC, 8pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

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

FREE Taiko Drumming Performance, 3-5pm, Wright Locke Farm, Winchester, Massachusetts

Soccer Watch Party, 4-7pm, Lord Hobo, Woburn, 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

Backtrack at the Down Low, 8-11:30pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Sunday, July 19th, 2026

Blueberry Festival, 9am-8:30pm, Northborough, Massachusetts

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

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

Two Step and Country Mixer with Anne Fleming, 6pm, Kadanse, Woburn, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC – Double Trio, 7:30pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

Monday, July 20th, 2026

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

Tuesday, July 21st, 2026

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

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

The Rusty Randoms Family Concert, 6:30-8pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

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

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – Trolls World Tour, 7pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

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

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026

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

Matt Heaton & the Outside Toys Children’s Show, 6:30-7:30pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

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

Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

Bryson Lang Children’s Show, 1-2pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

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

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

LIVE MUSIC Arlington Recreation, 5:30-8:30pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

LIVE MUSIC – Italian Night with Seabreeze – Stoneham Chamber Concert Series, 7-9pm, Stoneham, Massachusetts

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

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

child eating corn at the Corn Fest at Wilson Farm, Lexington, 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.