Things to Do North of Boston: March 6–12, 2026 (Local Events & Activities Guide)
Looking for things to do North of Boston in March 2026?
This curated weekly guide highlights local events happening from March 6th to March 12th across Woburn, Winchester, Burlington, Reading, Wakefield, and nearby communities. From live music and markets to family-friendly activities and community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Quick Picks: Best Events North of Boston This Week
Some highlights happening this week include local markets, live music performances, and community celebrations across the North of Boston area.
Events like the Chelmsford Winter Market and live performances at local theaters offer great ways to get out and explore the community.
Scroll down for links to local theater, public library, and recreation department calendars! There is always something fun to do in our local communities
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Something Intangible- Quannapowitt Players, March 20th-April 4th, 2026
Wait Until Dark, Greater Boston Stage Company, March 6th-22nd, 2026
ONGOING & UPCOMING-
Reels Ready – Video Editing for Beginners with Jodi and Joie, 12-1:30pm March 18, 2026
5th Annual Cornhole, Woburn Chamber of Commerce, 5pm March 24th, 2026
First Friday Family Art Studio, Registration starts March 27th for April 3rd, 3:30-4:30pm, Wakefield Public Library
At the Table: Pasta-Making Class with Seven Hills Pasta (Mar 26th), Mar 26th (tickets will sell quickly!), 7-9pm, Nouvelle Maison, Winchester, Massachusetts
Try a FREE online (recorded) cooking class compliments of Effortless Kitchen with Arlington Personal Chef, Debbie Brosnan!
WRITERS COLLABORATIVE, Reading, Massachusetts
Presence & Co., Reading, Massachusetts
Kadanse, Woburn, Massachusetts
Stone Zoo, Stoneham, Massachusetts
NOT NORTH OF BOSTON BUT WORTH CONSIDERING A VISIT
Wayland Winter Market – through March 14
Friday, March 6th, 2026
LIVE MUSIC – Flipside, 7:30pm, Waves Restaurant & Bar, Wakefield, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC – Munk Duane, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC, 8-11pm, Bunratty Tavern, Reading, Massachusetts
Beat of Life: Percussion Concert, 7-8pm, Winchester, Massachusetts
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Wilson Farm, 11am-4pm, Lexington, Massachusetts
All the Women I Love: the music of Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris, 8pm, Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts
Chelmsford Winter Market, 10am-1pm, Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Public Harmony Concert, 12-1pm, Medford Public Library
LIVE MUSIC: WildFire, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC: Grand Theft Auto, 8-11pm, Waves Restaurant & Bar, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepit, 3:30-5:30pm, Ipswich, Massachusetts
Studio Saturdays: Clay Handbuilt Dwellings, 10:30am-12pm, Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts
Cupcake Decorating at Lord Hobo Brewing, 11am–12pm, Woburn, Massachusetts
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
LIVE MUSIC: – Motown Sing-a-long with Debbie Gruber, 10:30am, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts
Sunday Run, 11am-12pm, Medford Brewing Company, Medford, Massachusetts
Big Attitude Improv Jam, 6-7:30pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts
The (M) Factor²: Before the Pause — Perimenopause Screening + Vendor Event celebrating International Women’s Day, 1-4pn, Reading, Massachusetts
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Improv For Stress and Anxiety workshop with Rita Thompson, 6pm, Beverly, Massachusetts
Guitar League Boston North Monthly Meeting, 8pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Winter Farmer’s Market, 3-7pm, American Beer Hall, Medford, Massachusetts
Trivia Night, 7-9pm, Medford Brewing Company, Medford, Massachusetts
Fiber Craft Night, 6-8pm, Medford, Massachusetts
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Story & Movement Time with Daisy, 10:30-11:30am, Whitelam Books, Reading, Massachusetts
Revolutionary Stories: The Tales Behind What To See In Lexington, 7-8:30, Lexington, Massachusetts
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
LIVE MUSIC: Houston Bernard, 6:30pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts
Pub Night with music, 7-10pm, Medford Brewing Company, Medford, Massachusetts
North of Boston Theater & Show Venues
Greater Boston Stage Company, Stoneham, Massachusetts
The Quannapowitt Players, Reading, Massachusetts
Regent Theatre, Arlington, Massachusetts
The Cabot, Beverly, Massachusetts
Cary Hall, Lexington, Massachusetts
Capitol Theatre, Arlington, Massachusetts
Winchester Community Music School, Winchester, Massachusetts
North of Boston Chambers
Reading – North Reading Chamber of Commerce
Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce
Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
North of Boston Book Stores
The Purple Couch, North Andover, Massachusetts
Book Ends, Winchester, Massachusetts
Whitelam Books, Reading, Massachusetts
The Book Oasis, Stoneham, Massachusetts
North of Boston Podcasts
North of Boston Art Classes
Arts Arlington, Arlington, Massachusetts
Munroe Center for the Arts, Lexington, Massachusetts
North of Boston Music Classes and Lessons
Group Piano Classes for Kids, Wednesdays 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm, Arlington, Massachusetts
Second Monday of Each Month for adults
Guitar League, 7:30pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Music Lessons
Stage Music Center, Winchester and Acton, Massachusetts
National Music Inc, Woburn, Massachusetts
North of Boston Fitness and Health
Sh;ft Fitness Classes, Woburn, Massachusetts
High Function Fitness, Woburn, Massachusetts
North of Boston Public Library Calendars
Woburn Public Library Calendar
Burlington Public Library Calendar
Arlington Public Library Calendar
Reading Public Library Calendar
Wakefield Public Library Calendar
Tewksbury Public Library Calendar
Winchester Public Library Calendar
Lexington Public Library Calendar
North of Boston Town Recreation Departments
Woburn Recreation, 10 Common Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 781-897-5805
Burlington Parks & Recreation, 61 Center Street, Burlington, Massachusetts, 781-270-1695
Reading Recreation Division, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, 781-942-9075
Wakefield Recreation, Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts, 781-246-6389
Stoneham Recreation Department, 35 Central Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts, 781-279-2609
Lexington Recreation & Community Programs, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, 781-698-4800
Winchester Recreation Department, 263 Main Street, Winchester, Massachusetts, 781-721-7125
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