Events INSIDER: Aug 25 - Sep 2, 2014

Events INSIDER: Aug 25 – Sep 2, 2014

08/24/14 by Johnny Monsarrat

Giveaways & Features

Win: King Richard’s Faire

King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival. We have two pairs of tickets to give away! Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win and say whether you need both pairs or could win only one. Carver, MA, Sat 8/30–Sun 10/19.more

Johnny’s Picks

King Richard’s Faire – Preview

King Richard and the rest of the royal court (plus some ligers and jousters!) will be previewing the Faire at the Hatch Shell Thursday! 12pm. Boston, MA, Thu 8/28.more

Arunah Hill Days (Stargazing Weekend)

Enjoy a weekend of stargazing, nature walks, GPS treasure hunts, rocket building and launching, and science education at Arunah Hill! Cummington, MA, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

Boston Harbor Fireworks Labor Day Weekend

Come to Boston Harbor and enjoy the great view, then stay for the fireworks at dusk. 9pm. Boston, MA, Sun 8/31.more

Boston Arts Festival

See Christopher Colombus Park turned into a vibrant cultural village featuring visual and performing arts exhibits, demonstrations, and more! Boston, MA, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Laboring the Day Away

A sailor’s job is never done, and the USS Constitution Museum invites you to learn sailor tasks with fun outdoor exhibits! Honestly, they had me at alka seltzer cannon. Charlestown, MA, Sat 8/30–Mon 9/1.more

Mars and Beyond

What’s it like to design a space mission? Ask real rocket scientists at the Museum of Science, Boston! Boston, MA, Sun 8/31–Mon 9/1.more

Magic & Movie at Summer in the City

This is a magic and comedy show, mostly for kids. There’s a movie screening after the show. 10am. Cambridge, MA, Tue 8/5–Sun 8/31.more

Rhythm and Roots Festival

92 sets from 33 artists on 5 stages…now that’s a music festival. Feel the rhythm and get back to your roots before summer ends! Charlestown, RI, Fri 8/29–Sun 8/31.more

Wings of Freedom Tour

Take fun to new heights as this airplane show tours New England. You can walk through a historic aircraft, go for a flight, or learn to fly! Bridgeport, CT, Tue 9/2–Sun 9/21.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

Marlborough Labor Day Parade

Marlborough says this is the largest Labor Day parade in New England. Maybe they don’t have a whole lot of competition, but I bet it’s still fun! 12nn. Marlborough, MA, Mon 9/1.more

Bread and Roses Festival

This music and dance festival celebrates a famous labor strike in American history with a day of musical, dance, and theatrical performances, plus food and fun for the kids. 12-5pm. Lawrence, MA, Mon 9/1.more

Salem honors Robin Williams

Come to this community gathering and screening of Good Will Hunting to remember Robin Williams and raise money for suicide prevention programs. Salem, MA, Sun 8/31.more

Downtown Brockton Arts and Music Festival

This family-friendly festival has music, poetry, food, games, crafts, artwork, face painting, finger painting, an art show, and more! 11am-7pm. Brockton, MA, Sat 8/30.more

Seakonke Wampanoag Tribe Annual Pow-wow

This small native American festival takes place in my hometown and I’ve been. It’s at the corner of Rt 44 & Bay State Road. They have a ring of vendors and ethnic music and dance, including participatory. It’s small but a wonderful chance to learn. Rehoboth, MA, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Rainforest Reptile Weekend

Davis Farmland combines birds of prey, reptiles and a corn maze! Irresistable! This particular event has reptiles, and you get to play with them! Sterling, MA, Sat 8/30–Mon 9/1.more

Family Fun Days at OSV

You shouldn’t need an excuse to visit my favorite re-enactment museum, but here is one! OSV invites you to play old-timey baseball, see a toy fire-balloon flight, catch a 19th century magic show, and more! Sturbridge, MA, Sat 8/30–Mon 9/1.more

Charlton Old Home Day Parade

Frog jumping contest, parade, fireworks, music, soap box derby and more! There’s a lot to see at this small town festival. 3:30pm. Charlton, MA, Mon 9/1.more

Davis Mega Maze

It’s a corn maze with a treasure hunt mission. What will you find after 8 acres of corn and almost 3 miles of fun? Sterling, MA, Thu 8/14–Fri 10/31.more

Boston Tattoo Convention

If you’re into tattoos, don’t miss this opportunity to gawk and be gawked at. Just don’t get a tattoo you’ll hate when you’re 80! Make sure to catch the Circus of Marvels and tattoo contests! Boston, MA, Fri 8/29–Sun 8/31.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

Quincy Market Historical Tour: 188th Anniversary of Opening Day

Take a guided historical walking tour through Quincy Market to celebrate its 188th anniversary! 10am. Boston, MA, Tue 8/26.more

Feast of St. Anthony

There is enough music, dance, and food in between religious observences to make this a fun Feast for everyone! Boston, MA, Fri 8/29–Sun 8/31.more

Author Event with Kara Weiss!

A youth-led discussion follows this talk with the author of Late Lights, a coming of age story set in Boston. 6pm. Boston, MA, Thu 8/28.more

BIG FOOT – Rebels and Radicals Walking Tour

This three hour walking tour will teach you all about Boston’s greatest defenders of liberty! Boston, MA, Mon 9/1.more

Hyde Park Jazz Fest

I have been to the Martini Shell and they do NOT serve martinis! But they DO have great outdoor concerts, including Sunday’s Jazz Fest! 2pm-6pm. Boston, MA, Sun 8/31.more

If These Walls Could Speak

Get a detailed look at life for Jacob Whittemore and his family by examining original documents and touring their family home. 3pm-3:45pm. Lexington, MA, Sun 8/31.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

Boston Restaurant Week – Summer

Dine Out Boston is back with great deals on fancy lunches and dinners. Dig in! Boston, MA, Sun 8/24–Fri 8/29.more

Restaurant Showcase Week

Similar to many other restaurant weeks. Pick two-course lunch or three-course dinner, at a fixed price. Lowell, MA, Sun 8/17–Sun 8/31.more

Newburyport Riverfront Festival

Come to Newburyport for a free afternoon of music by well-known acts, including Toad the Wet Sprocket. 12pm-7pm. Newburyport, MA, Sat 8/30.more

Labor Day Festival BluesCruise

Take a relaxing sunset cruise with to the sounds of a blues legend – live on the ship. 7pm. Newburyport, MA, Sun 8/31.more

August Wilson’s Fences

Catch a performance of this Pulitzer Pirze winning about relationships, baseball, and race. Gloucester, MA, Thu 8/21–Sun 9/7.more

Gloucester Schooner Festival

This festival has a lobster bake, fireworks, and races. Don’t miss the Boat ‘Parade of Lights’ on Saturday. Gloucester, MA, Fri 8/29–Sun 8/31.more

Day Out With Thomas

Edaville Railroad wants you to spend Labor Day weekend with Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hat! Ask him nicely and he might take you for a ride! South Carver, MA, Sat 8/30–Mon 9/1.more

Deutsche Bank Championship

Come be part of the crowd that applauds politely right after each player hits the ball. Ah, professional golf! Norton, MA, Wed 8/27–Mon 9/1.more

Public Hanging Closing Reception

This reception marks the end of an annual community art show. Does that mean everyone is invited? I guess so! 7pm-10pm. New Bedford, MA, Sat 8/30.more

Spencer Fair

The Spencer Fair has all sorts of agricultural exhibits demonstrations, plus a carnival, a demolition derby, and a truck tug of war! Spencer, MA, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ – Movie Screening

Come to this free screening of the film classic ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,’ followed by a talk with industry professionals. 7pm. Clinton, MA, Wed 8/27.more

Brimfield Antiques Festival (Fall)

Think antique shop on steroids. They have more than a mile of vendors. It’s the largest in New England and I’m sure it’s great if you’re an antique. Antique collector, I mean. Off of Rt 20. Bag pipers, DJ, fire truck rides, car show. Brimfield, MA, Tue 9/2–Sun 9/7.more

Three County Fair

A tradition since 1818, this fair features a demolition derby, monster trucks, racing pigs, enough live music to create a fest within the fair, carnival rides, and more! Northampton, MA, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

Spirit of Springfield – Spinning For A Great Cause

Sweat for a good cause and help raise money by spinning…or just drop by to support the cause. 11am – 2pm. Springfield, MA, Thu 8/28.more

Blandford Fair

Find racing pigs, live music, dunk tanks, giant pumpkins, a demolition derby and much more at this major agricultural fest. Blandford, MA, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

Labor Day Canoe Trips

Take a guided tour of the Housatonic River in a canoe! Learn the history of the area and enjoy its beauty. 8:30-11am. Sheffield, MA, Sun 8/31.more

Vineyard Artisans Festivals

This craft fair comes with pony rides, live music and blacksmithing and scarf weaving demos. Not to mention the beautiful arts and crafts! West Tisbury, MA, Fri 8/29–Sun 8/31.more

Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta

It’s described as a five day educational and sailing event. with lots of special events, boat tours, and of course, races! Provincetown, MA, Tue 9/2.more

Dream Cruise Car Show

A parade with cars that were turned into art, or art turned into cars? Either way, it’s going to be fun! Falmouth, MA, Mon 9/1.more

Cape Cod Festival of Magic

More than a series of performances, you can socialize with the performers and hear how to make your own magic! South Yarmouth, MA, Mon 8/25–Thu 8/28.more

Lion’s Club Clam Bake

Come to the Lion’s Club Clambake for a feast that includes lobster and much more! 1pm-4pm. Block Island, RI, Sat 8/30.more

Performance

Goodbye Marilyn: A Love Letter

Get to know the ‘other’ Marilyn Monroe, a complex human being with sadness and grace. By the end of this letter, you’ll have fallen in love. 7-9pm. Boston, MA, Thu 8/28.more

Unscripted Musical Project

With only one suggestion from the audience, a fully improvised one act musical is formed by Boston’s premiere and fastest growing musical improv group. 8pm. Boston, MA, Fri 8/29.more

27 Tips for Banishing the Blues

One of the 27 Tips for Banishing the Blues should be seeing this play full of satire, laughs, and American life turned upside down! Boston, MA, Sat 8/30–Sat 9/13.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

George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion

Check out the classic Pygmalion at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. Watertown, MA, Fri 8/22–Sat 8/30.more

Macbeth

. Boston, MA, Fri 8/22–Sun 8/31.more

Finding Neverland

Here’s a live adaptation of the movie Finding Neverland. Check it out through September at the American Repertoty Theatre! Cambridge, MA, Wed 7/23–Sun 9/28.more

Travel

Lancaster Fair

You’ll find a demolition derby, animal shows, train rides, food and live music. This fair’s been running for 144 years, so they know what they’re doing! Lancaster, NH, Wed 8/27–Mon 9/1.more

Hopkinton State Fair

Here’s a fair with carnival rides and a midway, plus arts, crafts, food, a maple sugarhouse, and a demolition derby. Contoocook, NH, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

Rubber Ducky Regatta

Enjoy the fun and games, then cheer on your duck in the big race! Lots of prizes up for grabs at this fun family event. 2014:10am. North Woodstock, NH, Mon 9/1.more

Potluck and Open Mic Night

Bring a dish and a talent! Share a potluck dinner with the community and then stay for the Open Mic Night. 6pm-10pm. Dorchester, NH, Fri 8/29.more

Just Ducky End of Summer Bash

Summer’s leaving us for the year. So these guys are throwing a party with music, fireworks, and a rubber duck race! Waterville Valley, NH, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

Summer Send-off Weekend

The Aerial Forest Adventure Park sounds like the perfect Summer Send-off. Add music and a hot dog extravaganza and call it a Weekend! Lincoln, NH, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Antique Auto Show

You’ll find classic, antique hot rods and many other types of cars, plus parts and other fun goodies for sale at this auto show. Dawn. Amherst, NH, Sun 8/31.more

Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair

This craft fair is held during Labor Day weekend. If nothing else, at least you’re by a beautiful bay. Alton, NH, Sat 8/30–Mon 9/1.more

Woodstock Fair

This fair has a bit of everything, from tractor and animal pulls to go carts, live music and unique contests. Awesome! Woodstock, CT, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

Enfield Pirate Festival

Check out pirate music, magic, games and even cannons at this fun Pirate Faire. Enfield, CT, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Prudence Crandall Day

Everyone should play hoop rolling at least once. Here’s your chance of doing it! Also, a craft market on the museum’s lawn. 10am-4pm. Canterbury, CT, Sat 8/30.more

Blues, Views and BBQ Festival

This festival has lots of great bands including the Spin Doctors, tons of barbecue, and a family fun area. Westport, CT, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Irish Dance Competition at Quassy

Hundreds of dancers come to compete in Irish dancing at this awesome amusement park! Check it out! Middlebury, CT, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Faulkner’s Island Lighthouse Open House

Free ferry rides to Faulkner’s Island, and an hour to explore. Donations are suggested, but it still sounds like a lot of fun! Guilford, CT, Tue 9/2–Thu 9/4.more

Blue Hill Fair

You will find animal shows, monster trucks, a midway and even fireworks. There won’t be time to be blue at the Blue Hill Fair! Blue Hill, ME, Thu 8/28–Mon 9/1.more

Springfield Fair

This fair has laser tag, a bubblegum blowing contest, a midway, fireworks, and so much more! Springfield, ME, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

Maine Salmon Festival

What do we want? Salmon! When do we want it? Now! This festival comes with a 5k, a mackerel derby and many delicious meals! Eastport, ME, Fri 8/29–Sun 8/31.more

Harmony Free Fair

This free fair is full of fun! Check out the demolition derby, kids and adults arm wrestling contest, fireworks, and much more! Harmony, ME, Fri 8/29–Mon 9/1.more

Camdem Windjammer Festival

This maritime festival has fireworks, but the REAL fun is at the boat building contest, crate race, and street dance! Camden, ME, Fri 8/29–Sun 8/31.more

North Country Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Pow Wows are fun and full of energy and culture. Come and learn about the Native American ways through music, demonstrations, and more! Newport, ME, Sat 8/30–Mon 9/1.more

Vintage Motorcycle Meet and Antique Aeroplane Show

I’ve been to this transportation museum and I have to say it’s remarkable! They have many perfectly preserved old-timey airplanes and cars! Make this antique motorcycle and aeroplane festival your excuse to visit. Owls Head, ME, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Mrs. Tuckers Supper

Apparently, this supper was so good, it’s still famous after 154 years. Come learn all about it (does that include the recipe?). 9am-11:00am. Wiscasset, ME, Fri 8/29.more

School Around Us Fall Craft Fair

This craft fair features 65 juried artists and artisans, live music, and delicious homemade food. Now THAT’S a craft fair! 9am-4pm. Kennebunkport, ME, Sat 8/30.more

Boothbay Region Labor Day Show

Okay, so we have a juried arts and craft show, which means ‘come buy stuff’. No music, no food, no nothing? At least every item is handmade! Boothbay, ME, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Lincolnville Neighborhood Potluck

Show off your cooking skills, bring a dessert or a salad. Meat, beans and beverages will be provided. Lincolnville, ME, Mon 8/25.more

Windsor Fair

Oh Windsor Fair, you had me a demolition derby! This one also has tractor pulls, animal shows, and gigantic pumpkins. Windsor, ME, Sun 8/24–Mon 9/1.more

Killington Classic

The Killington Classic is killer this year. Check out the agriculture activities, a large midway, 4-H exhibits, live music, and demolition derby! Killington, VT, Thu 8/28–Sun 8/31.more

Northfield Labor Day Celebration

This Labor Day weekend celebration has lots of live performances, and features a Roller Derby, car show, parade, and fun run. Northfield, VT, Sat 8/30–Mon 9/1.more

Vermont State Fair

This fair has a midway, live music, lots of agricultural goodness, and the VT State Championship Demolition Derby! Rutland, VT, Fri 8/29–Sun 9/7.more

Killington Hay Festival

Holy moley. They make sculptures out of hay bales and PAINT them! What will you find on the scavenger hunt? Killington, VT, Mon 9/1–Mon 10/13.more

New World Festival

Enjoy concerts, music and dance workshop sessions, children’s activities, and open dancing on five stages at this festival. 12pm-11pm. Randolph, VT, Sun 8/31.more

Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival

It’s a free outdoorsy concert packed with Blues and Folk music. There will also be a classic car show and wagon rides and face painting for the kids! Plymouth Notch, VT, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Guilford Fair

This fair has lots of live performances, an ice cream eating contest, and tons of agricultural exhibits! Guilford, VT, Sun 8/31–Mon 9/1.more

Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festial

I think vampires should stay away from this one. It’s a festival of all things garlic (and some other herbs too!). Ice-cream, for starters. Bennington, VT, Sat 8/30–Sun 8/31.more

Concert on the Green

Have a picnic on the ground, enjoy the outdoor concert and meet friendly people at Weston Village Green. 4pm. Weston, VT, Mon 9/1.more

Champlain Valley Fair

The Champlain Valley Fair claims to be the biggest show in Vermont, and it includes a demolition derby, a tractor pull, and a ton of famous names, like the Goo Goo Dolls. Essex Junction, VT, Fri 8/22–Sun 8/31.more

Vermont Festival of the Arts

This festival lasts a whole month and has more than 100 quality art events. Find walks, interactive displays, music, kids activities and more! Waitsfield, VT, Fri 8/1–Mon 9/1.more

Outdoor Theatre

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 8/25	Tue 8/26	Wed 8/27	Thu 8/28	Fri 8/29	Sat 8/30	Sun 8/31	Mon 9/1
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mondays at 6-9pm. Blackstone Community Center	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
Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA Fridays at 11:45am and 1:30pm. Georges Island, 617-223-8666.					F
Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA Tuesdays at 7-9:30pm. Copley Square		T
Fort Independence Twilight Skyline ViewingBoston, MA Thursdays 7pm-dusk. Castle Island, 781-575-0354.				R
Waterfront Performing Arts SeriesBoston, MA Tuesdays at 6-9:30pm. Christopher Columbus Park, 105 Atlantic Ave, 617-635-3911.		T
WBAF Summer Theatre: CabaretWest Boylston, MA Wednesdays at 6:30-8pm. West Boylston Middle High School Auditorium			W
OrpheusNewburyport, MA 2014:Sat, Sun 4pm. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572.						S	S
Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.			W
Momentum Theatre TroupeNew London, NH 7pm. Town Commons		T
Flock TheatreNew London, CT Wed at 7pm -Sat at 2pm; Sun. at 3pm; 8/21-8/24; 8/27-8/31. Saint Mary’s Star of the Sea, 860-443-3119.			W	R	F	S	S
Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT Mondays at 6pm. Ocean Beach Park	M							M
Elm Shakespeare’s PericlesNew Haven, CT Tuesday -Sunday at 8pm. Suggested donation. Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff Street		T	W	R	F	S	S

Outdoor Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 8/25	Tue 8/26	Wed 8/27	Thu 8/28	Fri 8/29	Sat 8/30	Sun 8/31	Mon 9/1
Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA Fridays at various times. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000.					F
Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA Saturdays ; no time listed yet. South garden at the Prudential Center						S
Mayor Walsh’s Movie NightBoston, MA Various days at 7:45pm. Various parks, 617-635-4505.	M		W
Clove Movie NightBoston, MA Wednesday at 7pm. Clover Food Truck on the Kennedy Greenway, No phone..			W
Summer in the City MoviesCambridge, MA Thursdays at 7pm. Various				R
Kendall Movie SeriesCambridge, MA Thursday at 7-10pm.				R
Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA Sundays at 7-9pm. Town Common							S
Salem Movie in the ParkSalem, MA Saturdays at dusk. Various parks						S
Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA Thursday Nights at Dusk. Hingham Shipyard				R
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at 7:30pm. Westminster St at Union St				R
Newport FilmNewport, RI Various Times.				R
Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH Fridays (except 7/5) at various times. Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay)					F
Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH Tuesdays at various times. Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10.		T
Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH Mondays at dusk. near the playground	M

Corn Field Mazes

Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region	Mon 8/25	Tue 8/26	Wed 8/27	Thu 8/28	Fri 8/29	Sat 8/30	Sun 8/31
Corn Maze at Hanson’s FarmFramingham, MA Open 9:00am- 6:00pm 7 Days a week from July to November. 20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Davis MegaMazeSterling, MA Here at Davis Farmland, you’ll find that every season is special and unique. Whatever the season, the day belongs to your family at Davis Farmland. We think you’ll agree its hands on FUN for everyone! There are day mazes, Flashlight Mazing and Fright Nights! 145 Redstone Hill, 978-422-8888.				D	D	D	D
West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA Fri, Sat and Sun at 12am-6pm No nights. 481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022.					D	D	D
Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI 8/22-9/1 Everyday 11am-dusk; After 9/1 : Fri 3:30-dusk; Sat 10am-dusk ; Sun 11am-dusk. 251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444 or manager @401-864-1064.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH Themes will be: Greek To Me!, Snack Attack & A-maizing Americana. Mazes are open daily- weather permitting – 11:00am-dusk from Aug. 1st – Oct. 31st. 107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH August Hours: 23 & 24, 30 & 31: 10am to 5pm, September & October Hours: Mon-Fri: 12pm to 5 pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-5pm, Night Mazes 7pm-9pm. Saturday, September 20, 2014 7pm-9 pm. Saturday, October 11, 2014 7pm-9 pm. Friday, October 24, 2014 Slightly Spooky Nite Maze 7pm-9 pm. Friday, October 31, 2014 Trick or Treat maze 5pm-7 pm. 118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572.						D	D
J & F Farms Corn MazeDerry, NH Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Sundays 9am-5pm. 124 Chester Rd, (603) 437-0535..	D	D	D	D	D		D
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT August 9th to Nov. 5th; 10am-10pm daily. 260 Quaddick Road, 860-923-3439.	B	B	B	B	B	B	B
Haunted Corn Maze at Nathan Hale HomesteadCoventry, CT Opens August 20. Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 12pm-4pm. 2299 South St, 860-742-6917.			D	D	D	D	D
Lyman Orchards Corn MazeMiddlefield, CT Bookworm themed Corn Maze! 8/30-11/2. Wed-Fri: 3:00-6:00pm. Sat, Sun & Holidays: 10:00am-6:00pm. 32 Reeds Gap Rd, 860-349-6015.						D	D
Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT Largest in VT. 2014: Open Wednesday – Monday 10am-6pm. Saturday 10am-11pm. 741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624.	D		D	D	D	B	D

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 Music

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 8/25	Tue 8/26	Wed 8/27	Thu 8/28	Fri 8/29	Sat 8/30	Sun 8/31	Mon 9/1
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			W
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA Tuesdays and Thursdays 12nn-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.		T
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA 12-1:30pm. North Plaza, 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.		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		F
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
Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA Fridays at 6pm. Various locations					F
MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189.			W
Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA 7-9pm. At the Hatch Shell			W
Arts on the Arcade Concert SeriesBoston, MA Fridays in July and August; 11am. Samuel Adams Park, Faneuil Hall					F
Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA 2014:Sundays at 7pm. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St							S
Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA Fridays at 6:30pm to dusk. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-.					F
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA Sundays at 6pm. Town Common							S
Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA 6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094.	M		W
Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA 7pm. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015.				R
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
Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA Thursdays, except 6/11; 7-9pm. Foxboro Common				R
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F	S
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	M
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays at 6-8pm. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.				R
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA Tuesdays at 6:30pm. 21 South Broad Street		T
Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA Tuesdays at 6pm (except 8/3, Sunday at 2pm). 225 South St., 413-458-2303.		T
Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell			W
Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA Thursdays at 6:30-8:30pm. Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo				R
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA Saturdays at 6pm. Monument Park						S
Library Summer Concert SeriesProvidence, RI Starts July 8th. Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue, 401-467-2700.		T
Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI Fridays at 6pm. Gazebo					F
Keene Music FestivalKeene, NH 10am-10pm. Downtown Keene						S
Waterville Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH Various times. Various						S
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm except 7/3. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand			W
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH Sundays at 2pm. Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
New Boston CONCERT on the CommonGoffstown, NH Tuesdays at 6-8pm.		T
Canobie Talent Search at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH no time listed. Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506.				R
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH Wednesdays (except 9/1) at various times. Town Common								M
River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.			W
The Summer Music Series at The Governor’s InnRochester, NH various times. Rochester Common, 603-332-4120.				R	F
Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH Wednesdays at 7-8:30pm. Emerson Park			W
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.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Downtown Southington			W
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
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Fridays at 7pm. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.					F
Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT 7pm. Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell	M		W
Levitt PavilionWestport, CT 7:00pm. 40 Jesup Road				R
Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT Sundays at 5pm.							S
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		T
Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650.			W
Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME Wed.: Western Prom Park & Thurs.: Deering Oaks Park & Fort Sumner Park ; various times. Western Prom Park (mostly)				R
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME Saturdays (except 7/4) at 7:30pm. Discovery Park						S
Waterfront ConcertsBangor, ME various times. Bangor Waterfront Pavilion					F	S	S
Summer Bandstand Concert SeriesBethel, ME 4pm. Bethel Common							S
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6-10pm. Pavilion Park					F

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