Things to do North of Boston September 12th to September 18th

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Here are our favorite things to do North of Boston this upcoming week:

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Scroll down for links to local theater, public library, and recreation department calendars! There is always something fun to do in our local communities

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]
 

THEATER-

Feather Baby at the Greater Boston Stage Company, September 12th to 28th, Stoneham, Massachusetts

The House on Haunted Hill, September 26th to October 11th, Reading, Massachusetts

ART CLASSES

Upcoming Bimonthly Watercolor Classes are in the 1st Baptist Church Hall in Woburn Center, 6:00 to 8:00 PM are:

Sept. 11 & 25, Oct. 2, 23, Nov. 6, 27, and Dec. 11.

Expressive Art Classes on Sept. 20 and Oct. 18.

For more information, email [email protected] or just show up!

HAPPENING THIS WEEK/MONTH – 

Try a FREE online (recorded) cooking class compliments of Effortless Kitchen with Arlington Personal Chef, Debbie Brosnan!

Multiply your business success using public speaking! Sign up today to reserve your slot. – September 18, 2025, 12-1:30pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Neighborhood Kitchen Pop Up at Medford Brewing, 5-8pm, Medford, Massachusetts

JamBaby on the Green, 9:30am-10am, Burlington, Massachusetts

Summer Music Series, 6-8pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Live Music – The Lisa Love Experience, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

Live Music- The Black Velvet Band, 8-11pm, Bunratty Tavern, Reading, Massachusetts

Live Music- Kate Giardi, 7-10pm, Chopps, Burlington, Massachusetts

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Riverfest, 11am-9pm, Somerville, Massachusetts

Cartoons & Coffee, 8-10am, Woburn, Massachusetts

Pour Your Own Goatmilk Soap, 1pm, The Village Studio, North Andover, Massachusetts

Live Music- Eva Ricci, 7-10pm, Chopps, Burlington, Massachusetts

Beer Garden & Live Music, 2-7pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

Waltham Farmers’ Market, 9:30am-2pm, Waltham, Massachusetts

Live Music- Rob Pagnano, 8pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

Sunday, September 14th, 2025

Drawing & Painting Workshop, 1-3pm, Medford, Massachusetts

Bikeway Block Party, 10am-3pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

Live Music- Ash & Eric – A Performance Lecture, 2pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

House Wine- Amy Winehouse Tribute Brunch, 11am-1pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts

Karaoke, 7pm, The BrickYard, Woburn, Massachusetts

Karaoke, 6-9:30pm, Waves Restaurant & Bar, Wakefield, Massachusetts

Our Village Walk Club, 11am-12pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Monday, September 15th, 2025

Star Wars Trivia Night at Lord Hobo, 6-8pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Mini Haunted Library Maker Challenge for Adults: Make Mini Books, 6:30-8:30pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

Billerica Farmers Market, 3-7pm, Billerica, Massachusetts

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Whitelam Woolies: Drop-in Knitting Circle, 10:30-11:30am, Reading, Massachusetts

Summer Farmers’ Market, 2-6:30pm, Lexington, Massachusetts

Cornhole Tournament Tuesday, 6-9pm, Burlington, Massachusetts

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Farm! Farmer-led tour for LexFarm’s Members, 4-5pm, Lexington, Massachusetts

Oake Knoll Farms at Arlington Farmer’s Market, 2-6:30pm, Arlington, Massachusetts

Shamrock Running Club, 6-8:30pm, Woburn, Massachusetts

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

Wednesday Trivia, 6:30-8:30pm, Lord Hobo, Woburn, Massachusetts

Stump Trivia at Bunratty Tavern, 7pm, Reading, Massachusetts 

Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Stoneham Farmers Market, 2:30-6:30pm, Stoneham, Massachusetts

Fiction Book Club (3rd Thursdays) at Whitelam Books, 7:00 PM, Reading, Massachusetts

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

Karaoke, 8pm, The BrickYard, Woburn, Massachusetts

Public Speaking Workshop, Hosted by The Woburn Chamber Women in Business, 12-1:30pm, Woburn, Massachusetts 

Local Podcasts

Don’t Be Caged by Your Age

My Ex Appeal

Website Design Made Simple

Book Clubs

Thursday Book Clubs at Whitelam Books

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club at Whitelam Books, 7:00- 8:00 pm, Reading, Massachusetts

Non-Fiction Book Club with Nina at Whitelam Books, Reading, Massachusetts

Fiction Book Club

Art Classes

Arts Arlington, Arlington, Massachusetts

Munroe Center for the Arts, Lexington, Massachusetts

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

Fitness and Health

Sh;ft Fitness Classes, Woburn, Massachusetts

High Function Fitness, Woburn, Massachusetts

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

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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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!