Things to Do North of Boston (September 25th-October 1st, 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
Moon Man Walk, September 10th-26th, 2026, Gloucester Stage, Gloucester, Massachusetts Local author, Marielle Sabbag reviews the play HERE.
Ongoing & Upcoming
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
Friday, September 25th, 2026
deCordova by Moonlight – Harvest Moon, 7-8pm, Lincoln, Massachusetts
Mystic River Celebration, 12-4pm, Medford, Massachusetts
Kids Music Jammin with You, 9:30-10am, Burlington, Massachusetts
Music on the Green, 5-8pm, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts
Live Music: The Knuckles, 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 – Northern Fried , 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, September 26th, 2026
Celebrate Protego Dental’s Grand Opening with Food & Beverages, Raffles, a Photo Booth, Kids Activities & More! Saturday, 9am to 2pm, Burlington, MA
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes, 6-8pm, Ipswich, Massachusetts
Final Yoga on the Green of the Season, 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
Jason Russell House Concert Series & Beer Garden, 2-7pm, Jason Russell House, Arlington, Massachusetts
Music on the Green, 5-8pm, 3rd Ave Burlington, Burlington, Massachusetts
Live Music – A Little Bit Shaggy, 7:30pm, Goodnight Johnny’s, Burlington, Massachusetts
Live Music- Wildfire – Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 9pm, Crowne Plaza, Woburn, Massachusetts
Storytime, 10-10:30am, Woburn Public Library’s Green Space, Woburn, Massachusetts
Sunday, September 27th, 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
Intro to Crochet, 2-4pm, the Tin Bucket, Reading, Massachusetts
Monday, September 28th, 2026
Final Billerica Community Farmers Market of the Season, Mondays 3-7pm through September 28th, Billerica, Massachusetts
A Fundraising Dinner + Wine Tasting to End Alz, 5:30-8pm, Woburn, Massachusetts
Tuesday, September 29th, 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 30th, 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 1st, 2026
Wilson Farm Harvest Nights, 5-8pm, Lexington, Massachusetts
Final Stoneham Farmer’s Market of the Season, 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
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]A
