Events INSIDER: June 30 - July 8, 2014

Events INSIDER: June 30 – July 8, 2014

06/30/14 by Johnny Monsarrat

Johnny’s Picks

Revere’s July 4th Celebration

Start your 4th of July celebration off right at this family-friendly event with lots of fun games, pony rides, cotton candy, and patriotic spirit! 10-1pm. Revere, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Boston Harborfest

This event is considered to be the largest patriotic event in the country. Honor the past and celebrate the present through reenactments, concerts, and more. Boston, MA, Wed 7/2–Sun 7/6.more

USS Constitution Sunset Parade

This is some kind of parade… And tall ships come, too. Boston, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Civil War Living History Tour

Never been to the Boston Harbor Islands? Here’s a great excuse – a Civil War encampment. Come see Living History on the 4th, or click for the full schedule through August. Georges Island, MA, Fri 7/4–Sun 7/6.more

Salsa at City Hall

I bet Salsa dancing is the most ‘spicy’ style out there. Learn a few moves, and have fun with your friends. 5:30pm. Boston, MA, Tue 6/24–Mon 8/25.more

Cape Verdean Festival – Boston

If you haven’t explored Cape Verdean culture yet, here is your chance! Check out this outdoor festival on City Hall Plaza! Boston, MA, Sun 7/6.more

Declaration of Independence Re-enactment

Join the delegates to the Continental Congress, celebrate liberty, and lend your voice to the ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence! Quincy, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Trial of the Century (18th Century Edition!)

This is basically Law & Order, Patriotic Edition. Experience John Adams defending British soldiers, and you can even be part of the cast! Boston, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Wellesley Concerts

‘Grounds for Divorce’ never sounded so good! School’s out for the summer and this event aims to prove it, with a local, all-dad band playing the hits of the 90’s through present day. Wellesley, MA, Wed 6/25–Wed 8/6.more

4th of July Flying Demo

The sky is the limit at this 4th of July Flying Demo with the Charles River Radio Controllers! 9-4pm. Sudbury, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Brockton Fair

Brockton fair is really impressive. They have 5 nights of fireworks! Also: Demolition derby, hot air balloon rides, livestock shows and more! Brockton, MA, Fri 6/27–Sun 7/6.more

New Bedford Folk Festival

The New Bedford Folk Festival brings seven stages of great folk music! As you go from stage to stage, there is a juried art exhibit to check out as well. New Bedford, MA, Sat 7/5–Sun 7/6.more

Sturbridge, MA (Old Sturbridge Village)

Celebrate the best July 4th in history with old-fashioned, patriotic family fun. Make a tri-cornered hat, play ‘base ball’, and be there as scores of people become citizens. You can also stay for the fireworks. 6-10pm. Sturbridge, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Find 16 New England Regions on Twitter

Hey! I’ve split my Twitter feed into 17 regions so that you can REALLY get just the events close to home, or pick what you like. Please check it out and add me to a ‘Twitter list’ too (google it). All Over, , Wed 1/1–Mon 12/1.more

Outdoor Theatre!

I list more outdoor theatre than anyone else in New England! I track 75 performance series. That’s more than 600 shows, some of which are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom to see them. more

Outdoor movies!

Nobody lists more outdoor movies in New England! I track 97 different series with more than 400 shows, and most of them are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Outdoor concerts!

Events Insider keeps track of all the outdoor concerts in New England. This is where you find the places and events you cannot miss.To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Also Fun

Museum Free Fun Fridays

A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday through August, check the schedule! All Over, , Fri 6/27–Fri 8/29.more

Benjamin Franklin in Boston: A Walking Tour

What about Benjamin Franklin? Why doesn’t he get a national holiday? It’s his birthday this week and the local Boston walking tour company does a special tour for him during Harborfest. 3pm. Boston, MA, Fri 7/4–Sun 7/6.more

Franklin Park History Walking Tour

This guided walking tour doesn’t just offer the beauty of nature, it gives insight into the life and mind of Franklin Park’s architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. 6pm. Boston, MA, Wed 7/2.more

Scavenger Hunt: Where The Boston Tea Party Began

What was so controversial about tea in 1773? Search for clues and discover how the Boston Tea Party came to be at the historic Old South Meeting House in our fun scavenger hunt for ages 6 and up. 9:30am. Boston, MA, Wed 7/2–Sun 7/6.more

Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs

When a colonial band sets out to play historic dance and love songs, and ”Mr. Isaac’s Maggot’ is the title of one of those songs, it’s going to be a good time. Boston, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Bill Feeney 5K

Not only are there post-race refreshments, there’s also cash on the line for the fastest runners in this 5k. Kids Fun Run too! 10am. Woburn, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Boston Harbor Cruise & Sing #1

I can’t promise you can stand at the bow and belt out ‘My Heart Will Go On’, but you never know. This harbor cruise is all about singing! Boston, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Folk Dancing by the Fountain

Give folk dances a chance. They’re fun and easy to pick up. This participatory event is all about having fun, and they’ll even show you the steps. Tuesdays. 7:30-9:30pm. Boston, MA, Tue 7/1–Tue 8/26.more

Make Mobile

Spin the ‘Idea Generator’ and take on the task of building a unique sculpture out of fun materials. Are you up to the challenge? Free with amission. Lincoln, MA, Sun 7/6.more

Free First Wednesdays @ The deCordova

The first Wednesday of the month deserves a sculpture in its honor at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, because admission is free! Guided tour 1pm. 10-5pm. Lincoln, MA, Wed 7/2.more

Happy Birthday USA Family Day

This birthday party for America definitely gets the stamp of approval, partly because it’s at a stamp museum! Cake and fun activities are planned. noon-4pm. Weston, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Set Dancing for Adults

Set dancing isn’t square dancing per se, but it is dancing in a square, Irish style. No experience or partner needed. Canton, MA, Mon 7/7.more

Amesbury Days

Amesbury Days brings a car show, a block party and a farmers/artisan market together. There are lots of other fun events too, and a fireworks finale! Amesbury, MA, Thu 6/26–Fri 7/4.more

Danvers Family Festival

Danvers becomes a place full of fun from 6/15 through 7/3. There are a lot of interesting events such as karaoke shows, Danvers Idol and the Scoop-Ah-Bowl. Find them all and enjoy! Danvers, MA, Fri 6/20–Sat 7/12.more

Green Harbor Beach Association Sand Castle Contest

Are your sandcastle building skills good enough to compete? Either way, a Saturday at the beach is a day well spent! Marshfield, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Family, Fire & Fur

They claim this is the largest Native American structure in New England, and they will be sharing stories inside of it! Plymouth, MA, Tue 7/1.more

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Pow Wow

Experience drumming, dancing, singing and much more at Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Pow Wow. It’s going to be fun! Falmouth, MA, Fri 7/4–Sun 7/6.more

The LARGEST Singles Dances South of Boston

This is supposed to be the largest singles dance south of Boston. Keep the long weekend going strong and look for love while cruising the harbor! Randolph, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Ko Festival of Performance

The Ko Festival, where the only certainty is surprise…sounds like the perfect way to describe this intense and creative four week festival. Amherst, MA, Sat 7/5–Sun 8/3.more

Nantucket Film Festival

If you’re just looking to sit around on Nantucket this summer, at least do it at this extensive film festival with lots to enjoy! Nantucket, MA, Wed 6/25–Mon 6/30.more

Walking tour of Falmouth

A self guided walking tour of artistic ceramic birdhouses. This is either really interesting or for the birds! 10am. Falmouth, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Berkshires Arts Festival

OK, it’s true that they will try to sell you stuff, but you also get to experience great live performances and even a puppetry show! Great Barrington, MA, Fri 7/4–Sun 7/6.more

Frost Day

Celebrate Frost Day with poetry. Open to the public. Franconia, NH, Sun 7/6.more

Lupine Festival

Music, museums, tours, and delicious foods are all things complimented by flowers. Celebrate the beautiful Lupine in the mountains of New Hampshire. Lincoln, NH, Sun 6/1–Mon 6/30.more

Oakland Beach Tuesday Cruise Night

This is a car show, with food, a DJ.. and family fun. Plus, funds raised go right back into the community. 4-8pm. Warwick, RI, Tue 7/1.more

Providence Restaurant Weeks

Taste the best of Providence. It’s another round of Restaurants Week! Providence, RI, Sun 7/6–Sat 7/19.more

Big Screen Movies on the Beach

Watching a movie on a giant screen at the beach is what summer is all about. Don’t miss this one! Westerly, RI, Tue 7/8–Tue 8/19.more

Drum & Bugle Corps Competition

This drum and bugle corps competition is not only a patriot soundtrack to prepare you for the 4th, it’s sure to be a lot of fun! 6pm. Bristol, RI, Thu 7/3.more

Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative

Celebrate Providence, have fun and enjoy the multiple concerts that have been prepared for this year. Start off with Opera on Sunday! Providence, RI, Sun 7/6–Sat 8/23.more

Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace Park

This installment in Providence’s free concert series features the winner of WBRU’s Rock Hunt, Double Bill! Enjoy the music and the scenery. 7pm. Providence, RI, Wed 6/25–Fri 8/1.more

RI Red Chick Hatch

It’s free, and it’s fun. What could be better than the pairing of kids and freshly hatched baby chicks? 10-2pm. Narragansett, RI, Fri 7/4.more

Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Marina Park

The Wakefield Concert Band is 75 members strong, dedicated, and performing for you all summer. Wakefield, RI, Mon 6/30–Mon 8/4.more

Independence Day: Berkshires

Fourth of July Celebration – Lenox, MA

Independence Day in Lenox: live historical readings and BBQ! 1:30pm. Lenox, MA, Fri 7/4.more

North Adams, MA

Independence Day in North Adams is made even better with a baseball game. After the last pitch, stick around for fireworks! North Adams, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Pittsfield, MA

Independence Day in Pittsfield, MA means a patriotic morning parade! 10am. Pittsfield, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Boston Metro

Lexington Lions Club Carnival & Fireworks

OK, here we have an Independence Day of celebration full of fun and food, with fireworks as the grand finale. Cool! Celebration 4:30pm, Fireworks 9pm. Lexington, MA, Wed 7/2.more

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

7/3 Concert 7:30pm 7/4 concert & Fireworks 7:30pm. Boston, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Boston, MA: Rent a canoe for fireworks

Rent a canoe to see the fireworks above you from the Charles River on July 4! Boston, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Arlington, MA

Independence Day in Arlington: live music, food, and the Boston fireworks and Pops on a big screen in the park. 6pm. Arlington, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Newton, MA

Independence Day in Newton: fun activities for the little ones, like a teddy bear parade and footraces! Newton, MA, Fri 7/4.more

USS Constitution/Fireworks Sail

Two very cool but pricey cruises aboard the Roseway; one focuses on the USS Constitution, the second is all about fireworks. Boston, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Declaring Independence

Declare your independence in style at Gore Place. Tour the mansion and hear real stories of American revolutionaries! noon-3pm. Waltham, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Waltham Fourth of July Celebration

Independence Day in Waltham: fun family activities and entertainment followed by a concert and fireworks. 10am & 5:30pm, fireworks 9:30pm. Waltham, MA, Fri 7/4.more

July Fourth Sailabration

This is a fundraiser that allows you access to food and drink and a non-crowded spot on the Charles for the fireworks. Boston, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Cape Cod

Mashpee, MA

Fireworks preceeded by a whole evening of food, rides, games, music, and lots more. I’m in! dusk. Mashpee, MA, Tue 7/1.more

Nantucket, MA

Independence Day in Nantucket includes a dazzling fireworks show on the 4th. dusk? Nantucket, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Bourne, MA

Begin Independence Day in Bourne with a patriotic morning parade through town. 10am. Bourne, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Fireworks, Onset Beach & Bay

Independence Day at Onset Beach & Bay: fireworks display, July 5th. 8:45pm. Onset, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Barnstable, MA

Independence Day in Barnstable: parade, village activities, fireworks at dusk. fireworks at dusk. Barnstable, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Chatham, MA

Independence Day in Chatham features a morning parade through the heart of town. 9:30am. Chatham, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Edgartown, MA

Independence Day in Edgartown, MA: classic American BBQ food, free concerts, and a great view of the fireworks. 4-8pm. Edgartown, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Orleans, MA

Independence Day in Orleans, MA: fireworks, July 5th. Orleans, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Provincetown, MA – Fireworks

Independence Day in Provincetown, MA, by boat; you can’t go wrong with a whale watch and fireworks over the water. dusk. Provincetown, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks

Independence Day in Provincetown: parade in the morning, fireworks at night. So many ways to spend the day! parade 11am, fireworks at dusk. Provincetown, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Chatham Small Boat Parade

Craft a small patriot vessel and let it set sail. This is a fun way to celebrate Independence Day! Parade 11am. Chatham, MA, Sun 7/6.more

Spirit of Independence Events

Sandwich celebrates the Spirit of Independence with a road race, parade, muster, picnic, concerts, and nighttime boat parade. Sandwich, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Lowell

Lowell Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day in Lowell: face painting, train rides, live music, games, fireworks, and more! 7:30pm, fireworks at 9. Lowell, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Methuen, MA

Independence Day in Methuen, MA: live music and ‘musically coordinated’ fireworks! July 3rd. 6:30pm. Methuen, MA, Thu 7/3–Sat 7/5.more

Fun On The Fourth

Wilmington begins offering 4th of July fun on Wednesday with nightly events leading up to fireworks Saturday! Wilmington, MA, Wed 7/2–Sat 7/5.more

Chelmsford July 4th Parade

Fully dressed Minutemen are a staple of the Chelmsford 4th of July parade. Cool! 10am. Chelmsford, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Andover, MA

Independence Day in Andover means fireworks! 9:30pm. 9:30pm. Andover, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Ayer, MA

Independence Day in Ayer: parade, concert, and fireworks – all on July 5th! 3pm, fireworks 9:30pm. Ayer, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Pepperell, MA

Independence Day in Pepperell: early afternoon parade and fireworks at night all on July 5th. parade 12:30, fireworks dusk. Pepperell, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Groton, MA

Still craving more fireworks? Groton’s got you covered with a display Monday night! Groton, MA, Mon 7/7.more

North Andover, MA – Race

Start the 4th off on the right foot by running or walking a 5 or 10k, kids get to take part in the fun run. 8am. North Andover, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Metro West

Holliston, MA

All we know is there will be fireworks in Holliston on Monday. Honestly though, isn’t that enough? 10pm. Holliston, MA, Mon 6/30.more

Fitchburg Main Street Block Party

There’s a Block Party in Fitchburg, and it’s got bouncy houses, jugglers, magicians, a classic car show, and lots more including fireworks. 5-9pm. Fitchburg, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Sudbury, MA

Independence Day in Sudbury: a true old-fashioned parade through downtown. Fun for the whole family! Sudbury, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Harvard, MA

Parade, bike decorating, beach games, and fireworks on Wednesday. Harvard, MA, Wed 7/2–Fri 7/4.more

Concord, MA, Picnic in the Park

Concord joins the 4th of July celebrations with a picnic in the park and a kids parade. Family fun for all! 11:30-4:30pm. Concord, MA, Fri 7/4.more

July 4Th Fireworks

Independence Day in Acton: family fun, fireworks, and Beatlejuice (which is a Beatles cover band, not a bug based beverage!). 3-10pm. Acton, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Lincoln, MA

Independence Day in Lincoln, MA: firecracker race, parade/bike parade, BBQ, music, and fireworks! fireworks 9:15pm. Lincoln, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Milford, MA

Independence Day in Milford, MA: July 3rd fireworks display. Be aware of ongoing construction near the launch site! around dusk? Milford, MA, Thu 7/3–Sat 7/5.more

Natick, MA

Independence Day in Natick: pancake breakfast followed by a parade. parade 9am. Natick, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Needham, MA

Independence Day in Needham: pony rides, face painting and fireworks July 3rd, parade and tons of activities July 4th. Sweet! parade 9 am, fireworks at dusk. Needham, MA, Thu 7/3–Fri 7/4.more

Stoughton, MA

Independence Day in Stoughton: 5 day carnival, rides, games, food, music, entertainment, contests, and more! Fireworks July 4th. Stoughton, MA, Wed 7/2–Sun 7/6.more

Walpole, MA

Independence Day in Walpole: evening parade and fireworks on July 3rd! fireworks 9:30pm. Walpole, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Franklin 4th of July Celebration

Independence Day in Franklin might not have fireworks, but it has five days of activities, food, and music, plus a parade! Franklin, MA, Wed 7/2–Sun 7/6.more

Independence Day: North Shore

Manchester, MA

You get a parade, a concert and fireworks. Sounds standard until you consider the pancake breakfast! Manchester, MA, Sat 6/28–Fri 7/4.more

July 4th and Horribles Parade

Beverly celebrates Independence Day for a whole week! There will be a parade, fireworks and even scavenger hunts. 8am. Beverly, MA, Sat 6/28–Fri 7/4.more

Rockport Fireman’s Parade

This Fireman’s Parade is followed by a live concert and bonfire. Hopefully they don’t put it out on instinct! Rockport, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Danvers, MA Horribles Parade

Halloween meets Independence Day at Danvers’s Horribles Parade. You never know what you will see! Danvers, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Danvers, MA Fireworks

Independence Day in Danvers: music, dancing, games and rides for the kids, food trucks and fireworks. July 3rd! Danvers, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Two Town 4th Celebration – Hamilton / Wenham

Hamilton and Wenham team up for a Two Town 4th Celebration with a bike parade, concert, and cow pie bingo. bike parade 10am. Wenham, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Fireworks & Harbor Illumination

Check out Marblehead’s Independence Day Fireworks & Harbor Illumination, as well as the Festival of Arts! 9pm. Marblehead, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Salisbury Beach, MA

Independence Day at Salisbury Beach: live band July 3rd, pet parade and beach party July 4, fireworks July 5! Salisbury Beach, MA, Thu 7/3–Sat 7/5.more

Gloucester, MA – July 4 and Horribles Parade

One of the best parts of Independence Day in Gloucester is the Horribles Parade, where anything goes! – July 3rd. 6pm. Gloucester, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Lynn Fireworks

Independence Day in Lynn: fireworks on the beach near the Red Rock with live music, July 3rd. Music 7pm, fireworks 9pm. Lynn, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Nahant, MA

Independence Day in Nahant, MA: fireworks on the beach always make a splash. Nahant, MA, Fri 7/4.more

North Reading, MA

Independence Day in North Reading: food, entertainment, fun for the kids, and of course, fireworks! North Reading, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Pet Parade & Island Beach Party Show

This may not be the most patriotic way to celebrate the 4th, but Salisbury is having a Pet Parade & Island Beach Party! Salisbury, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Northwest Mass

Greenfield, MA

Can’t get enough Independence Day fun in on the 4th? Head to Greenfield and do it all again on the 5th. Fireworks! Greenfield, MA, Sat 7/5.more

Independence Day: Rhode Island

Fourth of July Fireworks

Independence Day in Portsmouth, RI: many great places to catch this fireworks display. Fireworks 9 & 9:30pm. Newport, RI, Fri 7/4.more

Bristol Fireworks

Independence Day in Bristol, RI would not be complete without a fireworks show! Catch it on July 3rd. 9:30pm. Bristol, RI, Thu 7/3.more

Bristol Fourth of July Celebration

Every year, Bristol puts together a big festival to celebrate the Fourth of July. There are concerts, fireworks on July 3rd, a parade on the 4th, and much more. fireworks 7/3 at 9:30pm, parade 7/4 10:30am. Bristol, RI, Thu 7/3–Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day Beach Ball

For a price, the Independence Day Beach Ball will give you a night of fine dining and dancing, plus a fireworks show. Watch Hill, RI, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day Clambake

You’ll pay a pretty penny for this clambake feast set to live jazz in a classy setting. You also get to make s’mores for desert! Watch Hill, RI, Fri 7/4.more

Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival

After celebrating Independence Day on the 4th, explore Cape Verdean culture, food, and music at this weekend festival. 11-dusk. Providence, RI, Sat 7/5–Sun 7/6.more

Independence Day Fireworks

Independence Day in Warwick, RI: fireworks at dusk, July 3rd. dusk. Warwick, RI, Thu 7/3.more

Warwick, RI

Independence Day in Warwick, RI: one of the bigger fireworks displays in the area, July 3rd. Warwick, RI, Thu 7/3.more

Narragansett, RI – Beach Party!

Independence Day Beach Party in Narragansett, RI: face painting, sand castles, music and fireworks! Narragansett, RI, Fri 7/4.more

Block Island Fireworks Display

Independence Day in Block Island, RI features a morning parade on the 4th and fireworks on the 5th. Block Island, RI, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/5.more

Arnold Mills Parade

Independence Day in Cumberland, RI: check out the Arnold Mills Parade. This year’s theme is ‘Proud to be American’. Cumberland, RI, Fri 7/4.more

4th of July Road Races

Independence Day in Glocester, RI: residents get a discount, but anyone can run in one of the four races. Glocester, RI, Fri 7/4.more

Jamestown, RI

Independence Day in Jamestown, RI: fireworks at East Ferry Beach on July 5th. Jamestown, RI, Sat 7/5.more

North Kingstown, RI

Independence Day in North Kingstown, RI: fireworks on July 5th at the Town Beach. time not listed. North Kingstown, RI, Sat 7/5.more

South Kingstown, RI

Independence Day in South Kingstown, RI: free throw contest, kid’s games, music, food, and fireworks. South Kingstown, RI, Fri 7/4.more

Woonsocket, RI

Independence Day in Woonsocket: live entertainment and a fireworks display – all on July 3rd. Woonsocket, RI, Thu 7/3.more

Block Island, RI (New Shoreham)

Independence Day, Block Island style: fireworks to get your celebration started a little early! July 3rd! Block Island, RI, Thu 7/3.more

Ancient and Horribles Parade

The Ancient and Horribles Parade in Glocester is an 88 year old tradition, so they must be doing something right! Glocester, RI, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: South Shore

Hingham’s Fourth of July

Hingham celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks, a parade & much more. America the beautiful! parade 10am. Hingham, MA, Sat 6/28–Fri 7/4.more

Bridgewater, MA Arts & Music Festival

Independence Day in Bridgewater includes a bonus Arts & Music Festival, a carnival, and of course fireworks! Bridgewater, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Duxbury, MA

Independence Day in Duxbury includes a fun and patriotic parade through town. Parade 2pm. Duxbury, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day Parade & Fireworks

Independence Day in Plymouth means waterfront fireworks, and that’s just awesome! Plymouth, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Weymouth, MA

Independence Day in Weymouth: live entertainment followed by fireworks, July 3rd. 5-9:30pm. Weymouth, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Independence Day: Southeast Mass

Fireworks at Battleship Cove

For five bucks, watch Independence Day fireworks from the deck of a battleship. If that’s not patriotic, what is? Fall River, MA, Fri 7/4.more

New Bedford, MA

Independence Day in New Bedford would not be complete without fireworks! 9pm on the 4th. New Bedford, MA, Fri 7/4–Sun 7/6.more

Attleboro, MA – Attleboro Kidz 4th Fun!

Independence Day in Attleboro features the Kidz 4th Fun family festival, with free food, races, a DJ, a bike parade, and more! Attleboro, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Fall River, MA

Celebrate Independence Day in Fall River with a great fireworks display! Fall River, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Fourth of July Car Cruise

Independence Day in Fairhaven includes a classic car cruise, ceremony, and cannon salute. Fairhaven, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Freetown, MA

Independence Day in Freetown, MA: fireworks and faire July 3rd, parade July 4th. Freetown, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Middleborough, MA Carnival

Independence Day in Middleborough, MA: enjoy the carnival as well as the parade and fireworks on the 4th! Middleborough, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Springfield

Springfield Harriers 5k Road Race

Get your feet moving on Independence Day with this race that offers lots of prizes and refreshments at the finish line. Springfield, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Star Spangled Springfield

Celebrate Independence Day in Star Spangled Springfield with a night of live music and patriotic pyrotechnics! fireworks 9:30. Springfield, MA, Fri 7/4.more

4th of July Parade

Independence Day in East Longmeadow means a fun morning parade through town. Neat! East Longmeadow, MA, Fri 7/4.more

South Hadley, MA

Independence Day in South Hadley: food, games, music and fireworks, all on July 3rd. South Hadley, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Westfield, MA

Independence Day in Westfield: evening celebration followed by fireworks, July 5th. Westfield, MA, Sat 7/5–Sun 7/6.more

Amherst, NH

Independence Day in Amherst, MA is two days of unique touches like hot air balloon rides and a dog shows and classic events including a parade and fireworks! Amherst, MA, Thu 7/3–Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Worcester

Webster, MA

Independence Day in Webster, MA: food, entertainment and fireworks on the beach, all on July 3rd. Cool! Webster, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Cars of Summer Show

Lots of great classic cars, family fun, live music, and food. Something for everyone! Worcester, MA, Fri 7/4–Sun 7/6.more

Millbury Fireworks

Independence Day in Millbury: yup, you guessed it, fireworks! Millbury, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Worcester, MA

Independence Day in Worcester: kids activities, food, flag raising, live symphony orchestra, and fireworks. All on July 3rd! 9:30pm. Worcester, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks

Celebrate Independence Day in Bellingham and enjoy the fireworks! Bellingham, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Auburn, MA

Independence Day in Auburn: concerts, pony rides, food, face painting, fireworks and more! Music & celebration 6:15 pm, fireworks 9:30pm. Auburn, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Rutland, MA

Independence Day in Rutland, MA: parade, BBQ, concert, strawberry festival, competitions, and more. Fireworks on July 3rd. fireworks 7/3 9:20pm. Rutland, MA, Thu 7/3–Sat 7/5.more

Shrewsbury, MA

Independence Day in Shrewsbury: face painting, bike/carriage parade, games, food and bouncy houses. Fun! Shrewsbury, MA, Fri 7/4.more

Performance

Review: Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil is everyone’s favorite arty circus. Click for our review! Boston, MA, Fri 5/30–Sun 7/6.more

Review: Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

The name of this show may be a mouthful, but it is the lyrics of this Belgian genius’s world-famous songs that will truly capture your attention. Gloucester, MA, Thu 6/12–Sun 7/6.more

Speakeasy Circus at OBERON

We’ve given the Boston Circus Guild a 5-star rating more than once! See this amazing show at OBERON. Cambridge, MA, Fri 6/27–Sat 8/30.more

Capitol Steps

This one is really fun! I’ve seen it. It’s a singing, dancing, theatre crew that parodies national and world news. The comedy is excellent! Lenox, MA, Fri 7/4.more

High Rock Mountain concert

Broken-hearted bluegrass never sounded so good! Artists come together from across the country for one night of fresh grooves, everyone wins. Cambridge, MA, Sun 7/6.more

Independence Day: New Hampshire

Dixville, NH (The Balsams)

Independence Day in Dixville, NH at The Balsams: BBQ, music, kid’s activities, comedy, and more, plus fireworks! Dixville, NH, Thu 7/3–Fri 7/4.more

Wakefield, NH

Admission is free, and cotton candy, ice cream, fried dough, games, and performers are promised! Oh, did I forget about the fireworks? Wakefield, NH, Wed 7/2.more

Winchester, NH (Firecracker Night)

It’s Firecracker Night at Monadnock Speedway, and that means 100 laps of intense modified racing. Awesome! 5pm. Winchester, NH, Sat 7/5.more

Bretton Woods, NH

Independence Day in Bretton Woods, NH: historical demonstrations, pie eating contest, BBQ, music, 5k, fireworks July 4th AND 5th! Bretton Woods, NH, Thu 7/3–Sun 7/6.more

Salem, NH

Independence Day in Salem, NH: fireworks on July 3rd, 4th, AND 5th at Canobie Lake. fireworks 9:30pm. Salem, NH, Thu 7/3–Sat 7/5.more

Lee, NH (LEE/USA Speedway)

Independence Day in Lee, NH @leespeedway: fireworks at the speedway. Hope they don’t go by too fast! Lee, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Manchester, NH

Independence Day in Manchester, NH: potluck dinner and dance party with a great view of the fireworks display on July 3rd. Manchester, NH, Thu 7/3.more

Peterborough, NH

Monday blues can easily be cured with yes, more fireworks! This time in Peterborough, NH, tomorrow night. Peterborough, NH, Mon 7/7.more

Sanbornton, NH – Steele Hill Resort

Independence Day in Sanbornton, NH at Steele Hill Resort: BBQ, bounce house, a clown, cotton candy, and fireworks. Sanbornton, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Portsmouth, NH – An American Celebration

Independence Day in Portsmouth, NH: An American Celebration featuring music, parades, activities for kids, a picnic, and lots of history. Portsmouth, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Durham, NH

Independence Day in Durham, NH: just fireworks this year, but there is nothing wrong with that! Durham, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Waterville Valley’s Summer Carnival

Independence Day Summer Carnival at Waterville Valley: obstacle course, bounce house, BBQ, games, and music! July 5th. 11-3pm. Waterville Valley, NH, Sat 7/5.more

Fireworks at Hampton Beach

Independence Day at Hampton Beach, NH: a well known and loved fireworks display dazzles again! 9:30pm. Hampton Beach, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Alton, NH

Independence Day in Alton, NH: fireworks over Lake Winnipesaukee – July 3rd. 9:20pm. Alton, NH, Thu 7/3.more

Ashland, NH

Independence Day in Ashland, NH: pancake breakfast, muster, parade, midway, entertainment and fireworks! Ashland, NH, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/5.more

Bradford, NH

Independence Day in Bradford, NH: parade, music, food, cow flop bingo, farmer’s market and street dance – all on July 5th. Bradford, NH, Sat 7/5.more

Brentwood, NH

Independence Day in Brentwood, NH includes a morning parade where all are invited to march – even pets! parade 10am. Brentwood, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Brookline, NH

Independence Day in Brookline, NH: fireworks over Lake Potanipo – July 5th. 8:45-9:45pm. Brookline, NH, Sat 7/5.more

Colebrook, NH

Independence Day in Colebrook, NH: fireworks, best seen from the town ball field. Colebrook, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Concord, NH

Independence Day in Concord, NH: enjoy a baseball game, concert, and fireworks. Concord, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Derry, NH

Independence Day in Derry, NH – get ready for an impressive fireworks display! Derry, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Dover, NH

Independence Day in Dover, NH: live music and fireworks display. Dover, NH, Fri 7/4–Sun 7/6.more

Errol, NH

Independence Day in Errol, NH: paddling trips, fly fishing, cookout, parade, pie, and fireworks, all on July 5th. Errol, NH, Sat 7/5.more

Franconia, NH – Old Home Day

Independence Day in Franconia, NH: also known as Old Home Day, expect pancakes, duck and road races, a concert and fireworks. Franconia, NH, Sat 7/5.more

Gilmanton Fireworks

Independence Day in Gilmanton, NH: morning parade and an evening concert followed by fireworks. Gilmanton, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Gorham, NH

Independence Day in Gorham, NH: 4 days of cook-offs, concerts, classic cars and a carnival, plus a parade and fireworks on July 4th. Gorham, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Grafton, NH

Independence Day in Grafton, NH: Sunday night fireworks on the recreation field. 9:30pm. Grafton, NH, Sun 7/6.more

Grantham, NH – Old Home Day

Independence Day in Grantham, NH: morning parade followed buy fun Old Home Day activities and events. Grantham, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Greenville, NH

Independence Day in Greenville, NH: midnight parade, DJ, and fireworks July 3rd, bike parade for kids on the 4th. fireworks 7/3 around 11pm, parade 7/4 noon. Greenville, NH, Thu 7/3–Fri 7/4.more

Hanover, NH – Old Fashioned July 4th Parade

Independence Day in Hanover, NH: Old Fashioned July 4th Parade followed by games, food, pony rides and music. Hanover, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Hopkinton, NH

Independence Day in Hopkinton, NH: a cookie bake-off, road/canoe/kayak races, games, 2 parades, and lots of family fun. Hopkinton, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Jackson Village Fireworks

Independence Day in Jackson Village: fireworks on July 5th, with plenty of snacks and goodies for sale. 9pm. Jackson, NH, Sat 7/5.more

Jefferson, NH

Independence Day in Jefferson, NH: parade, fishing derby, fireworks! Jefferson, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Laconia, NH

Independence Day in Laconia, NH: late-night fireworks light the sky at midnight on July 3rd. Midnight. Laconia, NH, Thu 7/3.more

Lancaster, NH

Independence Day in Lancaster, NH: just about anything and everyone is invited to join this parade – will you march? Lancaster, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Lincoln Woodstock 4th of July Celebration

Independence Day in Lincoln, NH: family games, BBQ, parade, music, and fireworks – a whole day of fun. Lincoln, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Manchester, NH

Independence Day in Manchester, NH: watch the Fisher Cats play and enjoy the fireworks after the game! Manchester, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Meredith, NH

Independence Day in Meredith, NH: chicken BBQ, rubber duckie race, a brass band, and fireworks. Meredith, NH, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/5.more

Merrimack, NH

Independence Day in Merrimack, NH: pancake breakfast, 5k, Family Day packed with fun, parade, and fireworks. Wow! Merrimack, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Milford, NH

Independence Day in Milford, NH: bike parade, face painting, food, and other activities. Live music followed by fireworks! Milford, NH, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/5.more

Milton, NH

Independence Day in Milton, NH: strawberry shortcake, patriotic music, farm animals, historical readings and tours, old-fashioned games. Milton, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Moultonborough, NH

Independence Day in Moultonborough, NH: a fun morning parade where candy may be passed out but not thrown! Moultonborough, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Moultonborough, NH

Independence Day in Moultonborough, NH: parade, BBQ, and fireworks! Moultonborough, NH, Fri 7/4.more

New Boston, NH

Independence Day in New Boston, NH: parade, horse vaulting and lumberjack demonstrations, bonfire, fireworks, and more! New Boston, NH, Fri 7/4.more

4th of July Celebration

Independence Day in North Conway, NH: morning parade, evening fireworks. Classic! North Conway, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Pelham, NH

Independence Day in Pelham, NH: a bounce house, food, and family activities followed by fireworks – all on July 3rd. Fair at 4pm, firewors after dusk. Pelham, NH, Thu 7/3.more

Pittsburg, NH

Independence Day in Pittsburg, NH: flea market, car show, pony rides, antique motor display and fireworks from Murphy’s Dam. Pittsburg, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Rye, NH

Independence Day in Rye, NH: fireworks at Parson’s Field. Rye, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Strafford, NH

Independence Day in Strafford, NH: evening celebration followed by fireworks over Bow Lake – July 3rd. Strafford, NH, Thu 7/3.more

Independence Day Parade & Fireworks

Independence Day in Waterville Valley, NH: all are welcome to walk in the parade, then find a good spot for the concert and fireworks. Waterville Valley, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Whitefield, NH – Mountain View Grand Resort

Independence Day in Whitefield, NH at the Mountain View Grand Resort: parade, carnival and fireworks. Whitefield, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Wolfeboro, NH

Independence Day in Wolfeboro, NH: morning parade, fireworks on the 4th, jazz concert on the 3rd. Wolfeboro, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Lebanon, NH

Independence Day in Lebanon, NH: run a 10k, enjoy the buffet dinner, and check out antique cars. You can see 5 fireworks shows from here! Lebanon, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Connecticut

Vernon, CT (and Rockville, CT)

There are some early fireworks displays in Connecticut this week! Look up and be amazed Tuesday night. dusk? Vernon, CT, Tue 7/1.more

July 4 at Solair Nudist Resort

Honky-Tonk and classic 50’s Rock and Roll are the soundtrack to this nudist dinner party. Try not to spill too much BBQ. Woodstock, CT, Sat 7/5.more

Westport, CT

Independence Day in Westport, CT means a fireworks show on the 3rd. 9pm. Westport, CT, Thu 7/3.more

Meridien, CT

Independence Day in Meriden, CT: BBQ and fireworks. Yum! Meriden, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Mystic, CT – Mystic Seaport

Independence Day at the seaport in Mystic, CT: 1876-style boat races, military exercises, picnic, ceremony, and concert. Mystic, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Middlebury, CT

‘3D’ Fireworks just means regular fireworks, but if you want to wear 3D glasses to make it more 1960s, you can for a dollar. Middlebury, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Stratford, CT

Independence Day in Stratford, CT: fireworks July 3rd, concerts Saturday and Sunday. 7pm, fireworks @ 9:30pm. Stratford, CT, Thu 7/3.more

New Milford, CT

Carnival 5pm, Fireworks 9:30pm. New Milford, CT, Sat 7/5.more

Annual Chester Rotary Road Race

Celebrate your independence in Chester with a 4 mile race on the 4th! Today is the last day to register, so hurry! Live music throughout the course that continues at the post-race party with refreshments. Chester, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Norwalk, CT

Walking Tour 12pm. Norwalk, CT, Thu 7/3.more

Dayville, CT (and Killingly, CT, Danielson, CT)

Independence Day in Dayville, CT: BBQ, a Revolution Run, and fireworks – all on July 3rd. Dayville, CT, Thu 7/3.more

Fairfield, CT

Independence Day in Fairfield, CT: live band and a fireworks show, and the town is celebrating it’s 375th birthday, yay! Fairfield, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Groton, CT

Independence Day in Groton, CT: morning parade with the theme ‘The American Dream’. Groton, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Litchfield, CT

Independence Day in Litchfield, CT: a pet parade and a turn-of-the-century fest. Which century, though? Litchfield, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Madison, CT

Independence Day in Madison, CT: morning parade whose theme is ‘America’s First Responders’. Madison, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Manchester, CT

Independence Day in Manchester, CT: children’s activities, live music, and fireworks – July 5th. Manchester, CT, Sat 7/5.more

Middletown, CT

Independence Day in Middletown, CT: fireworks from City Hall Lawn on July 3rd. Time TBD. Middletown, CT, Thu 7/3.more

Fireworks in Putnam, CT

Independence Day in Putnam, CT: entertainment begins at 5 on July 6, followed by fireworks. Putnam, CT, Sun 7/6.more

Rowayton, CT

Independence Day in Rowayton, CT: fireworks at Bayley Beach. fireworks 9:15pm. Rowayton, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Torrington, CT

Independence Day in Torrington, CT: fireworks display July 5th. Torrington, CT, Sat 7/5.more

Wallingford, CT

Independence Day in Wallingford, CT: complete with fireworks! Catch this show on the 5th. Wallingford, CT, Sat 7/5.more

Washington, CT (and Washington Depot, CT)

Independence Day in Washington, CT: 5k in the morning, followed by picnic time and fireworks! Washington, CT, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/5.more

West Haven, CT

Independence Day in West Haven, CT: live music followed by fireworks, July 3rd. 7pm. West Haven, CT, Thu 7/3.more

Weston, CT

Independence Day in Weston, CT: kid’s triathalon, BBQ, live bands, a magic genie, and fireworks. Weston, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Fourth of July Fireworks

Fireworks 8pm. Norwich, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Stafford Springs, CT – Summerfest

Stafford Spring’s Summerfest has fire performers, reptiles, train rides, food, music, and more. Wow! Stafford Springs, CT, Sat 7/5.more

Greenwich, CT

Two different fireworks displays at the same time! That’s Independence Day in Greenwich, CT. July 5th. Greenwich, CT, Sat 7/5.more

W.I.L.I. Fourth of July Boom Box Parade

Willimantic’s Boom Box Parade is like nothing you’re ever seen before. It’s patriotic and one of a kind! Willimantic, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day Celebration

Festival 9am. Mystic, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Naugatuck, CT

Festival 6pm. Fireworks 9:15pm. 2014: 6pm. Naugatuck, CT, Thu 7/3.more

New Britain, CT – The Great American BOOM

Concert 5pm Fireworks 9:15pm. New Britain, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Celebrate America @ The Annual Red, White & Blue Tradition

Independence Day in Simsbury, CT: The Annual Red, White & Blue Tradition – a concert and fireworks. Perfect! 7:30pm. Simsbury, CT, Thu 7/3.more

Independence Day: Maine

Bar Harbor, ME

Independence Day in Bar Harbor: if you’re into running, start your day with friends and a 62 mile race, and recover for the fireworks! Bar Harbor, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Bangor, ME

Independence Day in Bangor: pancake breakfast, parade, free concert and fireworks! Bangor, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Freeport, ME

Independence Day in Freeport, ME: pancake breakfast, 10k/fun run, parade, concert and fireworks. Freeport, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Saco, ME – Funtown Splashtown USA

Independence Day in Saco, ME at Funtown Splashtown USA: fireworks display, July 3rd! 7/3 fireworks 9:30pm. Saco, ME, Thu 7/3.more

Jay, ME (and Livermore Falls)

Independence Day in Jay, ME: a day of fun activities culminates in fireworks on July 3rd. dusk. Jay, ME, Thu 7/3–Fri 7/4.more

Rangeley, ME

Independence Day in Rangeley, ME: arts and crafts, rubber duck race, patriotic celebration and fireworks – all July 3rd. 10-10pm. Rangeley, ME, Thu 7/3.more

Unity, ME – Unity Raceway

Independence Day in Unity, ME at Unity Raceway: live racing and a fireworks show, July 5th. 8pm race followed by fireworks. Unity, ME, Sat 7/5.more

Bethel Historical Society 4th of July Picnic and Concert

Bethel Historical Society’s 4th of July Picnic and Concert provides a string quartet, you bring a picnic and enjoy! Bethel, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Brooks, ME – Brooks Hay Days

Brooks Hay Days has just about everything – parade, bingo, food, music, horse rides, fireworks, and even a seed spitting contest! Brooks, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Camden, ME – Festival of Independence

Festival of Independence in Camden, ME: three days of concerts, family events, parades, and a fireworks display on July 4th. Camden, ME, Thu 7/3–Sat 7/5.more

4th of July Frye Island Road Race

Frye Island 4th of July Road Race: pick your poison, there are 1 mile, 5 mile, and marathon options in this race. Frye Island, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Houlton, ME – Houlton Fair

Independence Day in Houlton, ME: Houlton Fair has you covered with a demolition derby, burping contest, more fun, and fireworks on July 4th! fireworks 7/4 9:30pm. Houlton, ME, Thu 7/3–Sun 7/6.more

Old Orchard Beach Parade and Sandcastle Sculpture Competition

Independence Day at Ocean Park means sand castles, s’mores, parades, and great music. Parades: July 4th, s’mores: July 3rd. 9-4pm. Old Orchard Beach, ME, Thu 7/3.more

Belgrade Lakes, ME

Independence Day in Belgrade Lakes, ME: live music, food, shopping, games, fireworks, and even a frog jumping contest. Belgrade Lakes, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Bridgton, ME

Independence Day in Bridgton, ME: fireworks at the gravel pit, July 3rd. Around 9:10pm. Bridgton, ME, Thu 7/3.more

Damariscotta, ME

Independence Day in Damariscotta, ME: fireworks on the water! Boat trips available for a fee. Damariscotta, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Deer Isle, ME (and Stonington)

Independence Day in Deer Isle, ME: parade, food, music, activities, fireworks, and the Wicked Friggin Jerk contest! Deer Isle, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Dexter, ME

Independence Day in Dexter, ME, must be time for a fireworks show at the High School football field. 9:15pm. Dexter, ME, Thu 7/3.more

4th of July Parade

Independence Day in Farmington, ME: this year’s parade theme is American Heroes, so it’s sure to be patriotic! Farmington, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Greenville, ME

Independence Day in Greenville, ME: games, crafts, food, a parade, and fireworks! Greenville, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Harpswell, ME

Independence Day in Harpswell, ME: fireworks display, July 3rd. Around 10pm. Harpswell, ME, Thu 7/3.more

Jackman, ME

Independence Day in Jackman, ME: Afternoon parade followed by fun activities and fireworks. Jackman, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Point Sebago Resort 4th of July Week

Point Sebago resort has prepared a bunch of events to enjoy during July 4th celebrations. Fun at the beach included! Don’t miss the fireworks! Casco, ME, Sat 6/28–Sat 7/5.more

Eastport, ME

This one is probably the largest celebration in the state of Maine. 10 days of fun filled events for everyone. Includes: A parade, fireworks show, steel band performances, and much more. Eastport, ME, Tue 7/1–Sat 7/5.more

Bingham, ME

They skipped this event in 2013, and we couldn’t find information in 2014 either. Might be happening? Bingham, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Portland, ME – Fireworks

Independence Day in Portland, ME: This Stars and Stripes Spectacular has fireworks and a Pops concert featuring Don McLean. 7-10pm. Portland, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Kennebunk, ME

Independence Day in Kennebunk, ME: fireworks display at Kennebunk Beach. Kennebunk, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Lewiston, ME (and Auburn)

Independence Day in Lewiston, ME: food, fun, fireworks, and a full day of music on two stages. Lewiston, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Limington, ME

Independence Day in Limington, ME: fireworks display on Joe Webster Road. Limington, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Litchfield, ME

Independence Day in Litchfield, ME: a whole week of fun including games, contests, dancing; parade and fireworks on July 4th. Litchfield, ME, Sun 6/29–Sun 7/6.more

Millinocket, ME

Independence Day in Millinocket, ME: parade, bounce house, whoopie pies and watermelon, music and fireworks. Millinocket, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Naples, ME

Independence Day in Naples, ME: two fireworks displays, each from a different lake, that must be cool! Naples, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Sanford, ME

Independence Day in Sanford, ME: see a show from a professional water ski show team, then check out the fireworks – July 3rd. 6:30pm. Sanford, ME, Thu 7/3.more

Searsport, ME

Independence Day in Searsport, ME: fireworks at Mosman Park. Searsport, ME, Fri 7/4–Sun 7/6.more

Thomaston, ME

Independence Day in Thomaston, ME: pancake breakfast, 5k/fun run, carnival, BBQ, parade, pet show, fireworks and more. Thomaston, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Winslow 4th of July

Independence Day in Winslow, ME: Chicken BBQ July 3rd, parade and fireworks on the 4th, and tons of live music throughout. Winslow, ME, Thu 7/3–Fri 7/4.more

Winthrop, ME

Independence Day in Winthrop, ME: fireworks! 9pm. Winthrop, ME, Fri 7/4.more

York, ME

Independence Day in York, ME means a road race on the 4th and two nights of fireworks Friday and Saturday! York, ME, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/5.more

Boothbay Harbor, ME

Independence Day in Boothbay Harbor, ME: a fireworks show that looks great from water or land. Boat viewing available for a fee. Boothbay Harbor, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Bath, ME – Bath Heritage Days

Independence Day in Bath falls during Heritage Days! Lots to do including a parade AND boat parade, food, entertainment, and fireworks. Bath, ME, Thu 7/3–Sun 7/6.more

Ford Night with Fireworks!

A car show full of classic Fords, kids bike races, and fireworks! 7pm. Oxford, ME, Thu 7/3.more

July 4th Fireworks

Independence Day in Ogunquit, ME: fireworks at Ogunquit Main Beach on July 4th. Ogunquit, ME, Fri 7/4.more

Independence Day: Vermont

Stowe, VT – An Old Fashioned 4th of July

Independence Day in Stowe, VT: 2 parades, 7 miles of sales, and the world’s shortest marathon, plus music, food, entertainment and fireworks. Stowe, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Jeffersonville, VT

Independence Day in Jeffersonville, VT: parade, games, BBQ, frog jumping contest, music, fireworks and more. Jeffersonville, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Mountain Friends and Freedom Celebration

The Mountain Friends and Freedom Celebration in Stratton, VT has lots of fun entertainment and fireworks on July 5th! fireworks 7/5 9pm. Stratton, VT, Sat 7/5–Sun 7/6.more

Cabot, VT

Independence Day in Cabot, VT: tractor pull, horses, ponies, food and games, plus a parade and fireworks. Cabot, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Montgomery Center, VT

Independence Day in Montgomery Center, VT: parade, BBQ, and live music. Montgomery Center, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Woodstock, VT – Old Vermont 4th

A 4th of July Spelling Bee? Now that’s a historic celebration. Many more fun activities that don’t feel like a test! Woodstock, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Brandon, VT

Independence Day in Brandon, VT begins on the 4th with a street dance party with fun that continues all day on the 5th, ending with fireworks! fireworks 7/5 dusk. Brandon, VT, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/5.more

Summer Festival

Grafton’s Summer Festival has lots of great music and fun times, plus fireworks on July 3rd! Grafton, VT, Thu 7/3–Sun 7/6.more

4th of July Parade – Brattleboro, VT

Independence Day in Brattleboro: parade, activities, concerts, and fireworks! Brattleboro, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Burlington, VT

Independence Day in Burlington, VT: live music, great food, and lots of places to watch the fireworks from, all on July 3rd. 5:30-10pm. Burlington, VT, Thu 7/3.more

East Burke, VT – Vermont Fourth Festival

Independence Day in East Burke, VT: BBQ, scenic chairlift rides and live music, and fireworks! East Burke, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Island Pond, VT

Independence Day in Island Pond, VT lasts all weekend, but the parade and fireworks are both on July 5th. Island Pond, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Ludlow, VT

Independence Day in Ludlow, VT: two hours of entertainment followed by fireworks! Ludlow, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Montpelier, VT

Independence Day in Montpelier, VT: it’s a free museum day with patriotic activities, parades, music, and fireworks! 10-6pm. Montpelier, VT, Thu 7/3.more

Morristown, VT

Independence Day in Morristown, VT: parade, music, tons of food, duck race, talent show, touch-a-truck and fireworks. Morristown, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Newport, VT

Independence Day in Newport, VT: fun competitions and live music, fireworks cruise available for a fee. Newport, VT, Fri 7/4.more

North Danville, VT

Independence Day in North Danville, VT: morning parade through town. North Danville, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Fireworks Extravaganza

Independence Day in North Hero, VT: Fireworks Extravaganza at Knight Point State Park, July 3rd. 5pm. North Hero, VT, Thu 7/3.more

Peacham, VT

Independence Day in Peacham, VT: parade, BBQ lunch/pig roast dinner, music, historical readings, muster and games. Peacham, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Poultney, VT

Independence Day in Poultney, VT: parade, 5k/fun run, and the Aridondack Drill Team. Poultney, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Randolph, VT

Independence Day in Randolph, VT: parade and streetfest with performers, music, food and fun activities like face painting. Randolph, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Richmond, VT

Independence Day in Richmond, VT: parade, BBQ, music, bingo, a spelling bee, fireworks and more! Richmond, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Rutland, VT – Summer Smash

Independence Day in Rutland, VT: Summer Smash! Demolition Derby followed by fireworks extravaganza. Rutland, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Sugarbush – Warren, VT

Independence Day in Warren, VT at Sugarbush: parade, BBQ, music, and fireworks July 4th, more activities July 5th. Warren, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Williston, VT

Independence Day in Williston, VT: races July 2, ice cream social and 5k July 3, parade, fireworks and lots more July 4. Williston, VT, Wed 7/2–Fri 7/4.more

Wilmington, VT (and West Dover, VT)

Independence Day Party in Wilmington, VT: food, fun, and fireworks! Wilmington, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Colchester, VT

Independence Day in Colchester, VT: fun run, swimming, games, food, music, and fireworks! Bring something for the food drive. Colchester, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Warren, VT

Independence Day in Warren, VT: a wacky and fun parade, food, music, and lots of fun for kids of all ages. Warren, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Travel

Lost River Gorge Evening Lantern Tour

See Lost River under a new light, the light of lanterns. This night tour ends with a gathering around the campfire. North Woodstock, NH, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/26.more

Family Night at the Summit

A family mini golf course scramble for prizes? This definitely sounds fun, and they even throw in a free round of mini golf. Newbury, NH, Tue 7/1.more

Yankee Ultralight Flyers Fly-In

Fasten your seatbelt! It’s a day enjoying Ultralight Flyers…with lots of friendly people. Open to the public from 7/4-7/7.. Greenland, NH, Fri 7/4–Mon 7/7.more

Loon Mountain Race

Run in Lincoln, and face the the infamous Upper Walking Boss black diamond trail. Lincoln, NH, Sun 7/6.more

Watermelon race in Sunapee Harbor

I have to ask: If you put wheels on a watermelon to make it race, who’s going to drive it? Sunapee, NH, Fri 7/4.more

Fireworks in Sunapee harbor

Parade and firemen’s event on Saturday, fireworks on Sunday. Sunapee, NH, Fri 7/4–Sat 7/5.more

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire

Magic shows, comedy, live combat, and fire dancing! You’re encouraged to dress as your favorite fantasy being and play along too. 11-6:30pm. Ansonia, CT, Sat 6/21–Sun 7/6.more

Mad Marathon

Burn the calories from your 4th of July feasting by running this rural race on dirt back roads with views of the Green Mountains. Waitsfield, VT, Sun 7/6.more

Round Hill Highland Games

I love highland games because they’re played with such spirit! Pipes, drums, dancing, climbing wall, tug-of-war, ‘caber toss’, and some non-caber tosses. Norwalk, CT, Sat 7/5.more

Lobsterfest, Chicken Barbecue

Chicken Barbecue. Lobster. That’s all. Well, there are a lot of sides too! Yum! Niantic, CT, Sat 7/5–Sun 7/6.more

July 4th Extravaganza

They claim this is a huge fireworks display, and I believe them! Norwich, CT, Fri 7/4.more

Bates College Dance Festival

This is for people who love dancing, people who like watching others dance and people who’d like to learn how to dance. Find dance shows, workshops, and much more. Lewiston, ME, Tue 7/8–Wed 7/30.more

Atlantic Music Festival

Atlantic Music Festival gathers hundreds of musicians, new and established. This sounds like fun! Waterville, ME, Mon 7/7–Sun 8/3.more

Bethel Art Fair

Live music, artists and crafters! It’s an Art Fair in Bethel. 9-4pm. Bethel, ME, Sat 7/5–Sun 7/6.more

Aquafest

This sounds like lots of fun, water, and more fun. They usually have scavenger hunts, kayak races and much more. Belgrade Lakes, ME, Fri 7/4.more

‘Stolen Mojo’ concert cruise aboard The Casablanca

Cruise beautiful Casco Bay to the sounds of ‘Stolen Mojo’. Don’t rock the boat just because the boat is rocking! 7-10pm. Portland, ME, Thu 7/3.more

Summer Concert Series

The best dance hits of all time are promised at this installment of Scarborough’s Summer Concert Series. Get off your seat and on your feet! Scarborough, ME, Thu 6/26–Thu 7/31.more

Kennebunk Old Home Week

As far as kicking off an ‘Old Home’ Week goes, a parade, petting zoo, craft fair and family activies sounds like a good way to go! Kennebunk, ME, Sat 6/28–Thu 7/3.more

Bowdoin International Music Festival

Get ready, this season is about to kick off a summer with more than 100 concerts in store for all classical music lovers. visit their website for a list of performances. Brunswick, ME, Sat 6/28–Sat 8/9.more

Fireworks in the Square

Fireworks every Thursday evening from 6/26 to 8/21! Special display for Independence Day 7/4. Enjoy! Thursdays, 9:45pm. Old Orchard Beach, ME, Thu 6/26–Thu 8/21.more

Fairy Fridays

SEE THIS! I’ve been to this. It was remarkable — and I don’t have any kids! The grounds are beautiful, and expansive — and they had a parade and live music. 10am. Boothbay, ME, Fri 7/4–Fri 7/25.more

Whatever Family Festival & Kids Day in Capitol Park

The Whatever Festival probably has whatever it is your family is looking for, from balloons and a dunk tank to a pizza competition! It all culminates in a 4th of July fireworks show! Augusta, ME, Wed 6/18–Fri 7/4.more

Bar Harbor Music Festival

Variety is the word that defines this music festival! Find string orchestra, jazz, brass, and even Opera concerts, featuring the best up and coming performers. Bar Harbor, ME, Sun 6/29–Sun 7/27.more

Friends of Eastern Promenade Concert Series

Thursday will be the first of a series of free weekly outdoor concerts in Portland. I like the sound of that! Portland, ME, Thu 7/3–Thu 8/28.more

President Calvin Coolidge Birthplace Celebration

Wagon rides, live music, a parade and even a BBQ! Tasty, patriotic, and most of the events are free! Plymouth Notch, VT, Fri 7/4.more

Brown Bag Concert: Atlantic Crossing

One of Vermont’s most loved bands is putting on a free concert at the Village Greene. Bring a seat or a blanket, a picnic, and enjoy! noon. Woodstock, VT, Thu 7/3.more

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show

Wow! This is a full six weeks of Top Equestrian Competition! Watch beautiful horses racing and jumping, hit the boutiques, and enjoy a delicious meal. East Dorset, VT, Wed 7/2–Sun 8/10.more

Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Weekend

This one’s a revolutionary war re-enactment at the original battle site. So it’s pretty accurate and fun. 9:30am-4:30pm. Hubbardton, VT, Sat 7/5–Sun 7/6.more

1777 Constitution Day Celebration

Find re-enactors in this tribute to the American Constitution and learn why they say it ‘all began’ in Vermont, of all places. 11-5pm. Windsor, VT, Sat 7/5.more

Middlebury Festival on the Green

Here’s a whole week of good vibes and great music. It also happens to be a 2013 Top 10 Summer Event. Groovy! Middlebury, VT, Sun 7/6–Sat 7/12.more

Vermont and the Civil War

Meet famous historian Howard Coffin, who will be addressing several aspects of Civil War. Windsor, VT, Sun 7/6.more

Great Race & Bay Day

Compete in the triathalon or the duathalon. Either way, when you’re finished, there are fun events going on all around you. St. Albans, VT, , Sun 7/6.more

Outdoor Theatre

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 6/30	Tue 7/1	Wed 7/2	Thu 7/3	Fri 7/4	Sat 7/5	Sun 7/6	Mon 7/7
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mondays at 6-9pm. Blackstone Community Center	M							M
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA Sundays at 3:30-6pm. The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge							S
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA Sundays at 3:30-6pm. Memorial Drive at JFK Street							S
Jacob’s Pillow “Inside/Out” PerformancesBecket, MA Wednesdays – Saturdays at 6:15pm. Henry J. Leir Stage at the breathtaking Marcia and Seymour Simon Performance Space, 413-243-0745.			W	R	F	S
Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA Fridays at 11:45am and 1:30pm. Georges Island, 617-223-8666.					F
Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park. Various, 781-270-1695.	M							M
The Complete Works of William ShakespeareLenox, MA various times. Tina Packer Playhouse					F	S	S
Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.						S
Canobie Lake Park FireworksSalem, NH 3 days, 9:30pm.				R	F	S
Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too. Different plays, all under an open air tent theatre. This year: South Pacific, Grease, The Little Mermaid, The Cat in the Hat and Pinkalicious! Call for exact dates/performances. Waveny Park, 203-966-4634.			W	R	F	S	S
Family CampfiresFranklin, CT 7pm. Blue Slope, 138 Blue Hill Road, 860-642-6413.				R
Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT Mondays at 6pm. Ocean Beach Park	M							M
Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME Thursdays at 9:45pm approx. The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St				R

Outdoor Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 6/30	Tue 7/1	Wed 7/2	Thu 7/3	Fri 7/4	Sat 7/5	Sun 7/6	Mon 7/7
Burlington Family Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA Wednesdays; movies start at dusk. Town Common			W
Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA Saturdays ; no time listed yet. South garden at the Prudential Center						S
Family Flick NightsBraintree, MA 8pm.; Movie LineUp TBA. French’s Common			W
Movies at Lynch ParkBeverly, MA Sundays (except 8/9); various time. Lynch Park							S
Summer Movies SeriesGreenfield, MA Saturdays; Time:TBD. The Energy Park						S
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at 7:30pm. Westminster St at Union St				R
Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH Fridays (except 7/5) at various times. Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay)						S
Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH Mondays at dusk. near the playground								M
Dive-In MovieNashua, NH Mondays at 8pm. Centennial Pool / Crown Hill Pool								M
Beach Blanket Movie at SunsetNew London, CT sunset.		T
Old Home Week Outdoor MovieKennebunk, ME 7pm; Thursday only, Shakespeare in the Park, “Taming of the Shrew”. Lafayette Park, 207-985-5105 or 207-604-1335.				R

Boston’s concert season is rocking this year! Some of the concerts in Boston you can get tickets to online include John Legend at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Fleetwood Mac, teen superstar Justin Bieber and even Tom Petty at Fenway Park. Boston seems to always have lots of events going on, even stuff for the kids like Disney on Ice Frozen at the Fleet Center.

Outdoor Concerts

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 6/30	Tue 7/1	Wed 7/2	Thu 7/3	Fri 7/4	Sat 7/5	Sun 7/6	Mon 7/7
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12nn-2pm. Downtown Crossing		T	W		F
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Thursdays at 1pm. 47 Palmer St.				R
WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA TBA for MAY. Hatch Shell, Esplanade				R	F
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA Tuesdays and Thursdays 12nn-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.		T		R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Wednesdays at 6pm & Fridays at 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.			W
Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289.			W
Summer in the City Entertainment at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA 1pm. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108.							S
Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA 7pm. Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118.			W
MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189.			W
Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA Sundays at 6:30pm (HF); Wednesdays at 7pm (DP). Various							S
Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA Various times. Piers Park or Bremen St. Park							S
Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA Sundays at 6pm. American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway							S
Summer Concerts at Charlestown Navy YardCharlestown, MA 6pm. Charlestown Navy Yard				R
Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA Wednesdays at 6-9pm. Wood Park, Park Street			W
Concerts on the Green, FraminghamFramingham, MA Fridays at 6:30-8:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.					F
Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA 7:15pm. Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707.		T
Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA Wednesdays; no time listed. Town Hall Green			W
Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA Mondays at 7pm. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356.								M
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA Thursdays at 7:30pm ; no performance on 7/24. Upper Common				R
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Common, 978-671-0921.		T
Salem Free Summer ConcertsSalem, MA various times. Salem Square, 336-721-7300.		T
Sunday Concerts in the ShellBeverly, MA Sundays at 6-8pm. Lynch Park							S
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5-7pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
Concerts on the CommonBeverly, MA Sundays at 6-8pm. Beverly Common							S
Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA Thursdays (except 7/26) ; 6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm. Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive.				R
Marblehead Festival of Arts Performing Arts at Crocker ParkMarblehead, MA various artist at various times. Marblehead Harbor, 11 Front Street				R	F	S
SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA Saturdays at 7:30pm. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street						S
Summer Concert Series at PeabodySalem, MA 3pm. 15 Peabody Street							S
The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA Saturdays at 6pm. Hedge House Lawn						S
Acoustic Nights Concert SeriesPlymouth, MA no time listed. Hedge House Lawn						S
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Apponagansett Park			W
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA Mondays at 6:30pm. Featherstone	M							M
Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA Various times. Various Locations			W				S
Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA Wednesdays at 7pm. South Common			W
Grille on the HillWorcester, MA Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R
Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA Mondays and Wednesdays at 6-8pm. Memorial Park			W					M
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays at 6-8pm. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.				R
MA Symphony Orchestra Summer Family ConcertWorcester, MA Various evening times. Various Locations				R
Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA Sundays at 6-8pm. Stanley Park							S
Sunday Night ConcertsWestfield, MA 6-8pm. Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100.							S
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA 2014:Tuesdays at 10am. Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457.		T
Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell			W
Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA Thursdays at 6-7pm. Library Lawn				R
TDBank Summer Concerts- YarmouthWest Yarmouth, MA Mondays at 6-7:30pm. Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508-778-1008.								M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HarwichHarwich, MA Mondays at 6-7:30pm. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622.								M
Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA Thursdays at 6:30-8:30pm. Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo				R
Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA Thursdays at 7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924.				R
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA Saturdays at 6pm. Monument Park						S
North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI Tuesdays 7pm. Various		T
July 4th Concert SeriesBristol, RI 6:30pm. Independence Park	M	T	W	R
Monday Night Summer Concerts at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI Mondays at 6:30pm. Marina Park	M							M
Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI Tuesdays at 6pm. Easton’s Beach, 401-845-5810.		T
Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI Sundays at 6:30-8pm. Memorial Square, 401-423-7260.							S
Conventry Summer Night Concert SeriesCoventry, RI Sundays at 6pm. Paine Field, 1277 Main St							S
Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI Wenesdays & Mondays at 6pm. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue								M
Wakefield Concert Band Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI 2014:Mondays at 6:30-7:30pm. Marina Park	M							M
Waterville Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH Various times. Various					F	S
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm except 7/3. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand				R
Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH No time listed. Whipple Memorial Town Hall, 603-526-4821.					F
Concert Series on the GreenAmherst, NH Tuesdays at 7pm. Village Green		T
Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH 2014:Every Tuesday night at 7pm with a BONUS concert on THURSDAY JULY 17th AT 7:30pm. Bandstand, Community Park, Main St.		T
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH Sundays at 2pm. Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Summer in the Street – PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH 5-9:30pm. Pleasant Street						S
New Boston CONCERT on the CommonGoffstown, NH Tuesdays at 6-8pm.		T
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH Wednesdays (except 9/1) at various times. Town Common			W
River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.						S
Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH Sundays 2-4pm.							S
Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH Mondays at 7pm. Colburn Park	M							M
Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH Wednesdays at 7-8:30pm. Emerson Park					?
Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH Sundays at 6-8:30pm. Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000.							S
Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH Everyday at 7pm.		T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Bedford’s Family Cultural SeriesBedford, NH Tuesdays at 7pm. Performance Stage (Pool Complex), 603-472-5242.		T
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M							M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Downtown Southington			W
Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT various times. Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension						S
Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT various times. Sherman Green Gazebo			W
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. North Haven Town Green, 203-331-4120.		T
Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT Thursdays at 7pm. Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923.				R
Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT 7pm.						S
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT Tuesdays and Fridays at 7pm except for 8/16 (Saturday). Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274.		T			F
Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Esker Point Beach				R
Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT Mondays at 7pm. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St	M							M
Summer Concert Series at the Veterans Memorial ParkWatertown, CT Wednesdays at 7pm. Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road			W
Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT Thursdays at 6:30pm. Branford Town Green				R
Summer Concert Series at the Mill Pond Park GazeboNewington, CT Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm. Mill Pond Park				R
Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT Tuesdays at 12:30pm. Dickinson Memorial Park		T
Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT 7pm. Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell			W					M
Woodbridge Summer Concert SeriesWoodbridge, CT 6-8pm. Gazebo, 4 Meetinghouse Lane		T
Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT Tuesdays at 7-8:30pm. Rockwell Park		T
Hamden Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT Fridays at 7:30pm. Torn Center Park					F
Hamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT Fridays at 7:30pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546.					F
Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT Sundays at 5pm.							S
Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St.			W
Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME no time listed yet. Off Bowdoin/Memorial							S
Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME Wednesdays at 6pm ; raindate is Thursday. Royal River Park			W
Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME Saturdays at 6:30pm. Wells Harbor Park						S
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME Mondays (except 8/26) at 7pm. 37 Preservation Way	M							M
Summer Concerts at Fort Halifax ParkWinslow, ME 12-10pm. Fort Halifax Park				R
Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650.			W
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME Saturdays (except 7/4) at 7:30pm. Discovery Park					F
Waterfront ConcertsBangor, ME various times. Bangor Waterfront Pavilion						S
Enosburgh Town Band TuesdaysEnosburgh, VT Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30pm. Lincoln park		T
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6-10pm. Pavilion Park					F	S

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