Things to Do North of Boston (September 11th–September 17th, 2026)

Sunflower Festival Chelmsford Massachusetts

Things to Do North of Boston (September 4th-September 10th, 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

Moonwalk Man, September 10th-26th, 2026, Gloucester Stage, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Ongoing & Upcoming

Connors Farm Fall Fun, September 5thNovember 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!

Friday, September 11th, 2026

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

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

Live Music: DADDA, 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 – Good To Go  8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

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

Friday Afternoon Drop-In Art, 3-4:30pm, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Saturday, September 12th, 2026

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

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

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

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

Danvers Truck Day at Endicott Park, 10am-2pm, Danvers, Massachusetts

Nature’s Abundance Collages, 10:30-12pm, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Sunflower Festival, 11-3pm, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Back to School Plate Painting, 11am-4pm, Drop in, Tin Bucket, Reading, Massachusetts

Jason Russell House Concert Series & Beer Garden, 2-7pm, Jason Russell House, Arlington, Massachusetts

Ales & Tails, 7pm, Stone Zoo, Stoneham, Massachusetts

Monthly Ballroom & Latin dance party, 7pm, Kadanse, Woburn, Massachusetts

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

Live Music – The Locals, 7:30pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

Wizards & Rings, Firebird Pops Orchestra, 8pm, Wakefield, Massachusetts

DJ Tavo- All That Glitters –  Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 9pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts

Sunday, September 13th, 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

Monday, September 14th, 2026

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

Adult Craft Night – Mixed Media Painting, 6:30-8:30pm, Melrose, Massachusetts

Tuesday, September 15th,  2026

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, September 16th, 2026

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

Block Party and Cornhole Tournament, 4-7pm, Woburn Chamber of Commerce, Woburn, Massachusetts

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

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

Wednesday Wax, 5-9:30pm, Medford Brewing Company, Medford, Massachusetts

Thursday, September 17th, 2026

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

An Evening with Kenny G, 7pm, Cary Hall, 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.