Things to Do North of Boston (June 12th–June 18th, 2026)

Things to Do North of Boston (June 12th-June 18th, 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 12th, 2026

Summer Solstice Cocktail Party Fundraiser at Wright-Locke Farm, 7-10pm, Winchester, Massachusetts

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

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

LIVE MUSIC- All That 90s- at 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

An Evening with Joe Avati at the Regent Theatre, 5 & 8pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

Birria Gordita Tacos at Medford Brewing, 5-8pm, Medford, Massachusetts

Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Winchester Porchfest, 12-5pm (Rain date: Sunday, June 14), Winchester, Massachusetts

Woburn Flag Day 250th Anniversary Celebration, Events All Day, Woburn, Massachusetts

Classical Concert at Robbins Farm Park, 3:30-5pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

DadBand at Waves Summer Kickoff, 8-11pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Printmaking Workshop at Creative Chaos Emporium, 4:30-6:30pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Ballroom & Latin Kadanse Party, 7pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

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

The Brickyard Authentic Pizzeria- Live DJ, 8pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

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

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

Live Music with Verona Downs, Arto Vaun, Goh at Medford Brewing, 7:30-9:30pm, Medford, Massachusetts

Sunday, June 14th, 2026

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

Boston Dragon Boat Festival, 9am, Boston, Massachusetts

Wakefield Festival, 10am-4pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Big Attitude Improve Jam, 6-7:30pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cars & Coffee at Wayside, 9-11am, Burlington, Massachusetts

Gaelic Storm at Cary Memorial Hall, 7pm, Lexington, Massachusetts

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

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

Monday, June 15th, 2026

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

Restorative Yoga at Wright-Locke Farm, 6:30-8:30pm, Winchester, Massachusetts

Tuesday, June 16th,  2026

Burlington-Woburn Adult Youth Event, Archery 5:30-7:30pm, Burlington, 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

Plight of the Bumble Bee at Capital Theatre, 6:30pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

Arts Collaborative of Wakefield Meeting, 6:30pm, Wakefield, 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, June 18th, 2026

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

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