Things to Do North of Boston (October 2nd- October 8th, 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
Blackhollow, October 23rd-November, 9th, Greater Boston Stage Company, Stoneham, Massachusetts
The Pillowman, October 2nd-11th, Colonial Chorus Players, Reading, Massachusetts
Ongoing & Upcoming
Hysteria at Connors Farm, Weekends through October 31sst, Danvers, Massachusetts
Connors Farm Fall Fun, September 5th–November 1st, Danvers, Massachusetts
Kadanse Dance Classes, Woburn, 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)
Rennaisance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum November 7 & 8, Gloucester, MA. Grab your tickets before they sell out!
Jack-O’ Lantern Nights at Stone Zoo, October 1st-31st, Stoneham, Massachusetts
Kids Jammin with You Costume Party, 9:30-10am, Burlington, Massachusetts
Fall Classes at Munroe Center, Lexington, Massachusetts
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
The Ultimate Santana Tribute, 8-10pm, Larcom Theatre, Beverly, Massachusetts
Live Music: What She Said, 5:30-8:30pm, Common Craft, Burlington, Massachusetts
Beginner Cha Cha Class, 6:30-7:45pm, Burlington, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC – Wave’s Restaurant, 8-11pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC – 12 Barz Band , 7:30pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts
LIVE MUSIC- Wildfire – Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 9pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts
Friday Afternoon Drop-In Art, 3-4:30pm, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Wilmington Fall Fest, 9am-4pm, Wilmington, Massachusetts
Captivating Complexity Symphony, 6:30pm, Lexington, Massachusetts
Andover Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm, Andover, Massachusetts
Wakefield Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Kayak in the Crane Wildlife, 4-6:30pm, Essex, Massachusetts
Create Your Own Spooky Cauldron Planter at Mahoney’s, 11am-12pm, Chelmsford, Massachusetts
West Coast Swing Night at Kadanse, 6:30-10:30pm, Woburn, Massachusetts
Winchester Farmer’s Market, 9:30am-1:30pm, Winchester, Massachusetts
Live Music- Jim Plunkett- Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 9pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts
Storytime, 10-10:30am, Woburn Public Library’s Green Space, Woburn, Massachusetts
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Final Wilmington Farmers Market of the Season, Sundays June 7–October 4, 10am–1pm, Wilmington Town Common, 140 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, Massachusetts
Woburn Farmer’s Market, 8:30am-1pm, Woburn, Massachusetts
Sunday Run, 11am-12pm, Medford Brewing Company Medford, Massachusetts
Create Your Own Magical Centerpiece, 1-3pm, the Tin Bucket, Reading, Massachusetts
Monday, October 5th, 2026
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
Bonsai Bar at Common Craft Brewery, 6:30pm, 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
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
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, October 8th, 2026
Medford Farmer’s Market, 3-7pm, Medford, Massachusetts
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