Events INSIDER: Aug 26 - Sep 3, 2013

Events INSIDER: Aug 26 – Sep 3, 2013

08/25/13 by Johnny Monsarrat

Giveaways & Features

King Richard’s Faire

King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival. I have 4 tickets for the opening weekend! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. Carver, MA, Sat 8/31–Mon 9/2.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 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

Johnny’s Picks

Atheist Alliance of America National Convention

Come hear me give a speech as this national atheist convention comes to Boston! Waltham, MA, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.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! They’ll have a burlesque show and tattoo contests. Boston, MA, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Greenway Carousel Opening

The brand new Greenway Carousel is opening, with a ribbon cutting ceremony an all! 10am. Rides until 9pm. Boston, MA, Sat 8/31.more

Bread and Roses Festival

This music and dance festival celebrates a famous labor strike in American history, with trolley tours, Irish dancers, Cambodian dancers, and other stage performers. See a ‘power loom’! 10:30am-6pm. Lawrence, MA, Mon 9/2.more

Wings & Wheels: Cruise-In/Fly-In

Ok, this one has planes and specialty cars… it’s a no brainer! But hey, there will be wood-fired pizza too. Every Thursday 5pm. Stow, MA, Thu 7/11–Thu 8/29.more

Labor Day Parade

It’s a parade, organized by AMVETS. There are not many details, but it should be interesting. 9:30am. Marlboro, MA, Mon 9/2.more

Marlborough Labor Day parade

This one claims to be the largest Labor Day parade in New England. Riiiiiight because the rest of us hold our parades on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day. 12pm. Marlborough, MA, Mon 9/2.more

Seakonke Wampanoag Tride 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 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Anunah Hill Days (Stargazing Weekend)

It’s a weekend festival for serious astronomy buffs, but everyone is invited. You can camp or just visit, with model rockets and nature walks in the day and serious stargazing at night. Cummington, MA, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Davis Mega Maze: National Treasure

It’s a corn maze with a treasure hunt mission. Come get yours and get lost! Sterling, MA, Thu 8/29–Mon 9/2.more

Family Fun Days at OSV

You shouldn’t need an excuse to visit my favorite re-enactment museum, but here is one! OSV already has dozens of live re-enactors showing you 1840 traders, but now add totally undescribed ‘games’ for kids — looks like a tug of war might be part of it! Sturbridge, MA, Sat 8/31–Mon 9/2.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 8/31–Mon 9/2.more

Charlton Old Home Day Parade

Frog jumping contest, lumberjack contest, car shows and more! There’s a lot to see at this small town festival. Charlton, MA, Mon 9/2.more

Lipizzan Stallions

Beautiful horses doing amazing tricks. Come see them fly (not literally, I must say). 2013:. Bourne, MA, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Get the 2013 New England Guide

Mention my website to friends and get my 2013 New England Guide, with 1,200 off-beat destinations including dinosaur footprints, zoos, ziplines, where to go stargazing, and where to find an indoor water park in December! All Over, , Tue 1/1–Tue 12/31.more

Outdoor concerts!

Events Insider keeps track of all the cool, fun and outdoorsy activities 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

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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, , Tue 1/1–Tue 12/31.more

Events INSIDER Corn Maze Guide

I also track 42 cornfield mazes in New England, many of which have events at night! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Outdoor Series

Intro to Frisbee Golf

This is a good outdoorsy excuse to visit the Boston Harbor islands. Make a Frisbee-in-one! Boston, MA, Sat 6/29–Sat 8/31.more

Kayaking at Spectacle Island

Join one of the free guided tours departing from the island. It’s relaxing and fun! Mon, Tue from 7/8/13 – 8/29/13. Boston, MA, Mon 7/8–Thu 8/29.more

Summer in the City Family shows

The City of Cambridge offers a wide array of FREE, multicultural, interactive arts programs, performances, and activities both day and night. Tu and Th at 10am. Cambridge, MA, Tue 7/9–Thu 8/29.more

Astronomy After Hours

Stay late at the museum, and enjoy the show that millions of stars put together. Every Friday until 11/22. Boston, MA, Fri 7/12–Fri 11/22.more

Free outdoor folk dancing

Come learn or practice folk dancing. It’s open to all public! 7:30pm every Tuesday. Boston, MA, Tue 7/16–Tue 8/27.more

Club Passim Summer Concert Series

Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday, featuring Sarah Blacker, Jake Hill and many other local artists. 12-1pm Every Wednesday. Cambridge, MA, Wed 7/17–Wed 9/4.more

Downtown Boston Brass strolling musicians

Watch and listen to 4 friendly musicians as they stroll around Boston! 12-2pm. Every Wednesday and Friday. Boston, MA, Wed 7/17–Fri 9/13.more

WODS Summer Concert Series

Great bands perform at Hatch Shell during summer. Don’t miss this series of outdoor concerts. 7pm Every Wednesday. Boston, MA, Wed 7/17–Wed 8/28.more

Downtown Crossing Block Parties

Bring your friends, dance and enjoy the live music in downtown Boston. Don’t let the party stop! 5-8pm Every Thursday. Boston, MA, Thu 7/18–Thu 9/12.more

Salsa in the Park

This outdoor dancing event occurs every Monday. Come with your friends and discover this spicy dancing style! 7pm. Boston, MA, Mon 7/22–Mon 8/26.more

City of Somerville Movie Series

This series of outdoors movies brings back hits from 1993. Don’t forget the popcorn! Every Thursday at dusk. Somerville, MA, Thu 7/25–Thu 8/29.more

Sunday Parkland Games

Find multiple outdoor activities at The Parklands. Basketball, badmington, and even beanbag tossing. Cambridge, MA, Sun 7/28–Sun 9/15.more

Mayor Menino’s Movie Night

Activities 7pm, movie starts 8pm. Every Monday and Thursday 8/15. Boston, MA, Mon 7/29–Mon 8/26.more

Summer in the City Movies

Enjoy outdoor movie screenings, but not before live entertainment. 7pm performance, then movie. Every Thursday. Cambridge, MA, Thu 8/1–Thu 8/29.more

Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays

Go to any of the four outdoor stages and enjoy performances b y great local bands! 5-8pm. Pittsfield, MA, Thu 7/18–Thu 9/19.more

Also Fun

Museum Free Fun Fridays

A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday in July and August. All Over, , Fri 6/28–Fri 8/30.more

Pick You Own Apples – Where to Go

Somehow I found this list of apple picking locations in Massachusetts. My favorite? Davis Farmland. All Over, , Sun 9/1–Tue 10/1.more

Boston Restaurant Week – Summer

A marketing ploy, a tourist event, what’s the difference? Pay $38 and say, this is your DISCOUNTED dinner? Boston, MA, Sun 8/25–Fri 8/30.more

Menino’s Wednesday Night Concert

Outdoor season is almost over! Come to this free concert, featuring Roberta Flack. 7pm. Boston, MA, Wed 8/28.more

The Quantified Patient

Would Health-care self-tracking systems help me skip medical check-ups? We’re not there yet, but getting closer. Come check the new tech behind this! 6-9pm. Watertown, MA, Wed 8/28.more

Payson Park Music Festival

It’s the last day of concerts at this park, don’t tell me you rather stay home and watch TV. Enjoy 60’s music and nature at the same time! 6:15pm. Belmont, MA, Wed 8/28.more

Bikes at Night Tour

Join a night guided bike tour around Boston before weather makes you stay home! 5:30pm. Boston, MA, Thu 8/29–Sat 8/31.more

Vintage Baseball

What better place to walk a historic ballgame than inside the walls of a Civil War fort on Georges Island. Come out and watch two teams play against one another while adhering to rules set in the Civil War. 11:30am. Boston, MA, Sat 8/31.more

Mars and Beyond

What’s it like to design a space mission? Ask rocket scientists at the Museum of Science, Boston! 11am-4pm. Boston, MA, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Boston Arts Festival

Crafts, jewelry and art everywhere. With live music and fireworks. Free. Boston, MA, Sat 8/31–Sun 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, Sat 8/31.more

All Play, No Work

Play 1812 board games, get (temporary) tattoos and sing just like old-timey sailors did. 10am-5pm. Charlestown, MA, Sat 8/31–Mon 9/2.more

Bread & Puppet Returns to Cambridge Common

Relive your childhood with a free puppet show. If some of the circus acts are politically puzzling to adults, accompanying children can usually explain them. 3pm. Cambridge, MA, Sun 9/1.more

Boston Comedy Arts Festival

My favorite comedy club brings in comedians from all over the nation for this annual event. Although it’s really a performance series, not a festival, they do offer workshops. Cambridge, MA, Tue 9/3–Sun 9/8.more

Kayak Trip

Relax and paddle around in Pleasant Bay. This is a guided tour, led by a professional. 9am. Orleans, MA, Thu 7/25–Sat 8/31.more

Sunset Stroll

Walking around Wellfleet Bay is much much better at sunset. Less people, less sunlight, more wildlife! South Wellfleet, MA, Thu 7/25–Thu 8/29.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, Tue 8/27–Thu 8/29.more

Vineyard Artisans Festivals

This craft fair comes with pony rides, live music and blacksmithing and scarf making demos. West Tisbury, MA, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta

It’s described as a five day educational and sailing event. they will have movie screening, boat tours ans of course, a sailing race. Provincetown, MA, Mon 9/2–Fri 9/6.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 8/18–Sun 9/1.more

FETCH! Stack Em Up

Build a tower, with cups! See who can build the highest, meanest, best looking tower! 1-4pm. Acton, MA, Mon 8/26.more

Eulogy for the Future: A Performance

It’s an artist talk, around a great outdoor sculpture museum. Lincoln, MA, Wed 8/28.more

Free Fun Friday!

Free admission to this fun museum! With activities on the outside to keep you busy all day long. Acton, MA, Fri 8/30.more

Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival

This one has a lobster bake, comedy shows and races. Don’t miss the Boat ‘Parade of Lights’ on Saturday. Gloucester, MA, Fri 8/30–Sun 9/1.more

New England Arts and Crafts Festival

You have to pay to get in to this 3-day long craft fair. Well, at least it has live music. Topsfield, MA, Sat 8/31–Mon 9/2.more

Newburyport Riverfront Festival

Outdoorsy live music. Nothing too out of the ordinary about this one, but if you’re in the area it might be fun to stop by. 12-6:30pm. Newburyport, MA, Sat 8/31.more

Labor Day Festival BluesCruise

This is a 3-hour concert & river cruise, with fireworks! Relax, and enjoy the last days of summer. 7pm. Newburyport, MA, Sat 8/31.more

Day Out With Thomas

Edaville Railroad is opening, and the main event is a day out with Thomas, the blue-painted steam engine. Ask him nice, and he might take you for a ride! South Carver, MA, Sat 8/31.more

Navy Summer at the Marine Museum

This museum holds a great collection of scale boats. The exhibition closes this week, so don’t miss it! Fall River, MA, Wed 8/28–Sat 8/31.more

Deutsche Bank Championship

Come be part of the people who always applaud in agreement right after each player hits the ball. 2013:. Norton, MA, Wed 8/28–Mon 9/2.more

Art in the Orchard

This is an outdoor scuplture exhibit, and also poertry readings, moon walks and live music. Opens on 8/10 to coincide with the Easthampton Second Saturday Art Walk and will end on 10/31. Easthampton, MA, Sat 8/10–Thu 10/31.more

Three County Fair

A tradition since 1818, this fair features a demolition derby, roller derby, grannies racing pigs, horse/oxen pulls, battle of the bands and CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER! This massive fair has something for everyone. Northampton, MA, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Blandford Fair

Find ‘racing pigs’, chainsaw carving, a horseshoes tournament, a demolition derby and much more at this major agricultural fest. Blandford, MA, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Spencer Fair

This claims to be the largest agricultural fair in central Massachusetts. They feature a demolition derby, racing pigs, birds of prey, martial arts, frisbee-catching dogs, giant pumpkin contest, a Beatles tribute wow! And a lot more. Spencer, MA, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.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 9/3–Sun 9/8.more

Performance

Review: CATS at the North Shore Music Theatre

You’ve heard of CATS and it’s playing now at the North Shore Music Theatre. Click for our review. Meow! Beverly, MA, Tue 8/20–Sun 9/1.more

Dick Dohertys Comedy Den: Myq Kaplan

A night of stand up with 3 comedians. One of them has been called ‘a comedy machine, in the best possible way.’ 6:30pm. Boston, MA, Fri 8/30–Sat 8/31.more

The Donkey Show

It’s an interactive 70s disco show with an ‘after party.’ Dance to the classics and enjoy the disco fever. 7:30pm, 10:30pm Every Saturday. Cambridge, MA, Fri 8/30–Fri 10/25.more

Berklee Greenway Sessions

There will never be enough outdoor concerts in New England. Here’s one, featuring Melanie Lynx. 6pm. Boston, MA, Fri 8/30.more

All Our Best

At this musical performance, you’ll get the best of ‘them’. But who are they? 20 Cape Rep company members from far and near, they say. Brewster, MA, Fri 8/30–Sat 8/31.more

Travel

Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’

Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’ returns to Rotary Park for 3 amazing nights this summer! On 7/13 featuring ‘Diva al Fresco’. Putnam, CT, Mon 7/1–Sat 9/7.more

Lighthouse Saturdays

How about a nice, calm Saturday tour around New London lighthouses? Slots sell up quickly! Saturdays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. New London, CT, Sat 7/6–Sat 9/7.more

Main Street Marketpace

It’s an European-style market, with crafts, street performances and the such stuff. You still choose something and pay for it, right? 5-9pm. Torrington, CT, Thu 8/29.more

Pick your own Apples

Fresh apples, anyone? Come to this farm, pick your own and give them a home (that is, your belly). Southington, CT, Fri 8/30–Thu 10/31.more

Woodstock Fair

This fair has a bit of everything, just to make sure you don’t get bored. Gates open at 9:00 am. Barns, Halls and Vendors close at 10:00 pm; Midway Rides and Carnival Games close at 11:00 pm. Woodstock, CT, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Farmers Market: ‘Green Up’ Watertown

I guess eating healthy from time to time won’t kill us. Come get your veggies, and enjoy the live music! 9am-1pm. Watertown, CT, Sat 8/31.more

26th Annual 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 8/31.more

Enfield Pirate Festival

Apparently, pirates have a king. Come talk to him or just shop around and dance to the music. Enfield, CT, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Irish Dance Competition at Quassy

I don’t know if this dance competition will be interesting, but I love this amusement park! Check it out! Middlebury, CT, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

38th Annual Meet the Artists & Artisans Labor Day Show

Meet artists and crafters selling their stuff. If there’s something else going on, they don’t say. Mystic, CT, Sat 8/31–Mon 9/2.more

Blues, Views and BBQ Festival

Let’s be honest, the rib eating contest is what we will all be there for. Comes with live music, games and cooking demos. Westport, CT, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Terra Coda Ensemble

These guys have multiple hand-made drums and a gong too! Sounds really cool, but it’s indoors. 7:30pm. Norfolk, CT, Sun 9/1.more

Revolutionary War Encampment at Willowbrook

I love re-enactments because the people who do them are so passionate! It’s an encampment of re-enactors and you can learn more about the Revolutionary War. 10am-5pm. Newfield, ME, Sat 8/31.more

Mahoosuc Skye Celtic Concert Series

Experience the best of Celtic music through this series of concerts. 7pm. 8/13, 8/27. Bethel, ME, Tue 6/18–Tue 8/27.more

Tours at Washburn Norlands Living History Center

Old-timey tours around this living history center. Meet people from the past, and learn more about their lives. open Tues, Thurs, Sat from11-4pm in Jul-Aug. Livermore, ME, Sat 7/6–Sat 8/31.more

Fairy Fridays

Trust me: 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 7/26–Fri 8/30.more

Windsor Fair

Oh Windsor Fair, you had me a demolition derby! This one also has tractor pulls, animal shows, and carnival rides. Windsor, ME, Sun 8/25–Mon 9/2.more

Devils Half-Acre Tour

At this walking tour no members of the Bangor Temperance Society of the National Purity Association allowed. So you know it’s going to be spicy! 7pm. Bangor, ME, Tue 8/27.more

Lincolnville Neighborhood Potluck

Show off your cooking skills, bring a dessert or a salad. Meat, beans and beverages will be provided. 6-8pm. Monday and Friday. Lincolnville, ME, Mon 8/26–Fri 8/30.more

Coffee and Conversation with Andrea Lepcio

Come have coffee with Andrea Lepcio and Jodi Baker, who happen to know a lot about theater and performing arts. 9-10am. Bar Harbor, ME, Tue 8/27.more

Blue Hill Fair

You will find animal shows, monster trucks, lumberjack shows and even fireworks. There won’t be time to be blue! Blue Hill, ME, Thu 8/29–Mon 9/2.more

Springfield Fair

This one has Turtle go Cart races, a talent show, games for kids, and a demolition derby! Springfield, ME, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Camdem Windjammer Festival

This maritime festival has fireworks, but the REAL fun is at the boat building contest. Don’t forget to try their delicious food. Camden, ME, Fri 8/30–Sun 9/1.more

Harmony Free Fair

No matter how small this fair is. It’s free! And it has rides, crafts, food and motor sports. Not bad at all. Harmony, ME, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

School Around Us Fall Craft Fair

Craft fairs become much more interesting when there’s food and live music involved. Luckily, this one has both. 9am-4pm. Kennebunkport, ME, Sat 8/31.more

Young Eagles Flight Rally

Teenagers are taken for a ride… on a plane! This event includes a BBQ and pancake breakfast too. 9am-3pm. Sanford, ME, Sat 8/31.more

Boothbay Region Annual Labor Day Show

Okay, so we have a juried arts and craft show, which means ‘come buy stuff’. No music, no food, no nothing? C’mon! Boothbay, ME, Sat 8/31–Sun 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! Makes this festival your excuse to visit. Owls Head, ME, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Maine Salmon Festival

What do we want? Salmon! When do we want it? Now! This festival comes with trolley tours, a fishing derby and many delicious meals! Eastport, ME, Sat 8/31–Mon 9/2.more

North Country Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Pow Wows are fun and full of energy & culture. Come and learn about the Native American ways. Newport, ME, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Buckfield Community Day

They will have 2 wrecked cars to whack with a hammer. It also has a parade, games, food and music. 10am. Buckfield, ME, Mon 9/2.more

Kittery Trading Post’s Annual Septemberfest

This festival has demos, games, music and more. There will be a lumberjack show, build-a-knife class and shooting workshops too! Kittery, ME, Mon 9/2–Sun 9/8.more

Moose Alley

Come to the Pittsburg stretch of Route 3 to the Canadian border, where you can likely spot a moose at almost any time of day here. All day. Pittsburg, NH, Wed 8/21–Tue 8/27.more

Lancaster Fair

You’ll find monster trucks, animal shows, carnival rides, food and live music. This fair’s been running for 143 years, so they know what they’re doing! Lancaster, NH, Wed 8/28–Mon 9/2.more

Hopkinton State Fair

And this one includes the Fiesta Shows traveling carnival and a professional carving sand sculptures. Oh, and a demolition derby! Contoocook, NH, Thu 8/29–Mon 9/2.more

Potluck and Open Mic Night

Share a potluck dinner and then stay for the Open Mic Night. 6pm Open mic 8pm. Dorchester, NH, Fri 8/30.more

Adventure Photography Tour

Have $100 to spare and feel like taking pictures? Come to Mt. Washington Auto Road and join this guided tour. 8am-8pm. Gorham, NH, Fri 8/30.more

Just Ducky End of Summer Bash

Summer’s leaving us for the year. So these guys are throwing a party with music, rubber duck races and fireworks.. Waterville Valley, NH, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair

This craft fair is held during Labor Day weekend. Not much else to see here. Do they have music? They don’t say. Alton, NH, Sat 8/31–Mon 9/2.more

Summer Send-off Weekend

There will be a last party before summer leaves Loon Mountain. With BBQ, live music and games for kids. Lincoln, NH, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Concert by Notorious

Get ready for some extraordinary outdoor fiddling and masterful fretwork. That’s how Notorious is described. 2pm. Cornish, NH, Sun 9/1.more

Farm Feast Breakfast and Open House

It’s an all-you-can-eat breakfast, with tours of the grounds included. Dorchester, NH, Sun 9/1.more

Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta

It’s a rubber duck race, that comes with activities for kids. Oh, and some sidewalk salespeople. 10am-1pm. North Woodstock, NH, Mon 9/2.more

Public Stargazing

WHAT? These guys stay open until dawn! Stargazing events are cool, and people attending friendly. 6pm. Charlestown, RI, Fri 8/2–Fri 8/30.more

Sunset Paddle – Wickford

Sunset paddles are relaxing and fun. Here’s one in Wickford you can enjoy. 6:30pm Repeats 8/16, 8/26, 8/30. North Kingstown, RI, Fri 8/9–Fri 8/30.more

‘La Cage’ Theatre By The Sea

This musical inspired ‘The birdcage’ movie, and they say it is one of the ‘must see’ shows of the summer! Alright! South Kingstown, RI, Wed 8/14–Sun 9/1.more

Rhythm and Roots Festival

More than fifteen thousand roots fans all together for 3 days of dancing, singing and hanging out. Not bad! Charlestown, RI, Fri 8/30–Sun 9/1.more

East Greenwich Art Festival

You’ll find live music, strolling performers, a craft market and festive food. Come with a chance to participate in a community art project. East Greenwich, RI, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Lion’s Club Clam Bake

Well, this is a fundraiser for the Lions Club. There will be food for sure, but they don’t the the time. Block Island, RI, Sat 8/31.more

Oakland Beach Tuesday Cruise Night

Come to this car show, happening every Wednesday at Oakland Beach. With food, music and cars, of course. Warwick, RI, Tue 9/3–Tue 9/24.more

Downtown Brockton Arts and Music Festival

This art festival has live music, poetry, crafts and a juried show. Try the food, join the games. 11am-7pm. Brockton, MA, Sat 8/31.more

Killington Hay Festival

Holy crap, bro. They make sculptures out of hay bales and PAINT them! Killington, VT, Mon 9/2–Mon 10/14.more

Vermont Festival of the Arts

This one has more than 100 quality art events. find walks, interactive displays, music and more. Waitsfield, VT, Thu 8/1–Mon 9/2.more

Champlain Valley Fair

Whoa! It’s 10 days of music, magic shoes, live entertainment, food, pig races and much more! Have some fun before Labor Day! Essex Junction, VT, Sat 8/24–Mon 9/2.more

Killington Classic

The Killington Classic is killer this year. It comes with stunt shows, parades, bike shows and guided tours. Killington, VT, Thu 8/29–Sun 9/1.more

Explore a Shipwreck Without Getting Wet

Is it magic? No, you use a Remotely Operated Vehicle to explore historic shipwrecks, so you don’t get wet at all! Cool! Vergennes, VT, Thu 8/29.more

Vermont State Fair

This festival has a carnival, live music, a bear show, stunt shows and lots of agricultural goodness. Rutland, VT, Fri 8/30–Sun 9/8.more

Northfield Labor Day Celebration

This one has lots of live performances, and features Bath Tub Races! Find also: A car show, food, tractor shows. Northfield, VT, Fri 8/30–Mon 9/2.more

Plymouth Folk and Blues Concerts

It’s a free outdoorsy concert packed with Blues music. It also has games for kids. Plymouth Notch, VT, Sat 8/31–Sun 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. Ice-cream, for starters. Bennington, VT, Sat 8/31–Sun 9/1.more

Small Change Concert

Bring a chair, bring your blanket, and enjoy this concert. There are not many more of these events happening, so don’t miss this. It’s free! Woodstock, VT, Sat 8/31.more

New World Festival

Yet another music festival, this time with a Celtic and French theme. It’s outdoors but they have tents, so it’s rain or shine. Noon to 11pm. Randolph, VT, Sun 9/1.more

Guilford Fair

This fair has horse shows, live music, crafts and carnival rides! Guilford, VT, Sun 9/1–Mon 9/2.more

Concert on the Green

Have a picnic on the ground, enjoy the outdoor concert and meet friendly people at Weston Village Green. Weston, VT, Fri 8/30.more

Outdoor Theatre

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 8/26	Tue 8/27	Wed 8/28	Thu 8/29	Fri 8/30	Sat 8/31	Sun 9/1	Mon 9/2
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mon 6pm. Blackstone Community Center	M
Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA Tues: Copley Square 7:30-9:30pm; Sat: 8-10pm Harvard Square. Sat 7/13 Depot Square 7-9pm and Sun 8/4 2-4pm. Various		T
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA 3:30-6pm. The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge							S
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA 3:30pm. Memorial Drive at JFK Street							S
Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA 11:45am and 1:30pm. Georges Island, 617-223-8666.					F
Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA 7:30pm. Copley Square		T
Fort Independence Twilight Skyline ViewingBoston, MA Stroll through this old fort and enjoy the sunset and twilight. Thursdays 7pm-dusk. Castle Island, 781-575-0354.				R
Waterfront Performing Arts SeriesBoston, MA Tues 6-9:30pm. Christopher Columbus Park, 105 Atlantic Ave, 617-635-3911.		T
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s DreamBoston, MA Time varies. Check their website for more details. Various Locations					F	S	S
Summer Evenings at Treworgy PlanetariumMystic, CT 8:30pm. Treworgy Planetarium, 75 Greenmanville Ave					F
Elm Shakespeare’s Julius CaesarNew Haven, CT Tues-Sun 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 8/26	Tue 8/27	Wed 8/28	Thu 8/29	Fri 8/30	Sat 8/31	Sun 9/1	Mon 9/2
Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA Dusk. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000.						F
Movies in the ParksAll over Sunset. Various Parks		T		R
City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA Just after sunset. Various locations, 617-666-3311.				R
Mayor Menino’s Movie NightBoston, MA Activities 7pm, movie starts 8pm. Various parks, 617-635-4505.	M
Summer in the City MoviesCambridge, MA 7pm performance, then movie. Various		T		R
Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA 7-9pm rain or shine. Town Common							S
Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 7pm. Hingham Shipyard				R
Family Movie Night Under the StarsSandwich, MA 7:30pm, $9. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, Rain date 9/23. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 508-888-3300 x100.	M							M
Movies on the Roof DeckNewport, RI 8:30pm. Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St			W
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at dusk. Westminster St at Union St				R
Movies on the RockNewport, RI at dusk.			W
Movies in Prescott ParkPortsmouth, NH dusk. Prescott Park	M			R
Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH 7pm. Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10.		T
Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH dusk, dates to be confirmed. near the playground	M

Corn Fields

Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region	Mon 8/26	Tue 8/27	Wed 8/28	Thu 8/29	Fri 8/30	Sat 8/31	Sun 9/01	Mon 9/02
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT 8/9-10/31 11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts! 260 Quaddick Road, 860-923-3439.	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B
Davis MegaMaze Halloween Fright NightsSterling, MA 8/8-11/10 (weather permitting) Thurs-Sun. My favorite corn field maze is across the street from a big petting zoo with hayrides, go carts, and apple picking. It’s the best!! They have night mazes with telescopes and Halloween nights with monsters! 145 Redstone Hill, 978-422-8888.				D	D	D	D
Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI 8/23-9/2 Everyday, Fri 3:30pm-dusk,Sat 10am-dusk, sun 11am-dusk until 11/3. 251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444 or manager @401-864-1064.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA 10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. South Main Street, 413-665-8331.						D	D	D
Beans & Greens Farm Corn MazeGilford, NH 9am-6pm They stay open until the end of the year! Night mazes are not confirmed yet. 245 Intervale Road, 603-293-2853.							D
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	D
Kimball Farm Haunted MazeHaverhill, MA Daily 10am-7pm. Moon Nights 7-10pm. Haunted Maze (10/4-11/2) 7-10pm. 780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH Daily 11am-dusk. 8/1-10/31. No nights. 107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT 2013:Everyday in Aug 10-5pm,Sept-Oct 20 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Haunted nightsOct 4,5,11,12, starting 7:30pm. 1404 Wheelock Road, 802-748-1399.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH 8/24 & 25: 10 am to 5 pm. 8/31 9/1: 10 am to 5 pm. 9/2 10 am to 5pm. September: Wed-Fr 12pm to 5pm. Sat-Sun 10 am to 5pm. October: All week. Mo-Fr 12 pm to 5 pm. Sat-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. 9/21 , 10/12 & 10/25 6pm to 8 pm. 118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572.						D	D	D
Sam Mazza’s Corn MazeColchester, VT 9/2-10/31, Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 10-5pm. 277 Lavigne Road, 802-655-3440.								D

Outdoor Concerts

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 8/26	Tue 8/27	Wed 8/28	Thu 8/29	Fri 8/30	Sat 8/31	Sun 9/1	Mon 9/2
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA 12-2pm. Downtown Crossing			W		F
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA 12-1pm. 47 Palmer St.			W
Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA 5-8pm. Downtown Crossing				R
WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA 7pm. Hatch Shell, Esplanade			W
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Thursdays at noon except 7/16, 8/6, 8/27 4:30 p. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.		T		R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Fridays 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.					F
Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA Mondays to Thursdays: 6-10pm, Fridays 4:30pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel	M	T	W	R	F
Boston Harbor Islands Jazz SundaysBoston, MA Sundays 12pm & 1pm. Spectacle Island							S
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA 12pm – 1pm, check schedule. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108.							S
Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA noon & 6 pm, varies. Check schedule for more info. Various locations					F
MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189.			W
Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA Piers Park 6pm, except 9/1: 3pm. Piers Park or Bremen St. Park							S
Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA 7pm. At the Hatch Shell			W
Arts on the Arcade Concert SeriesBoston, MA July 24 – August 28 Wednesdays 7pm. City Hall Plaza			W
Mayor Menino’s Wednesday Night ConcertsBoston, MA 7pm. City Hall Plaza			W
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA 2pm. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909.							S
Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA 7pm. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St							S
Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA Fridays 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-.					F
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA 7:30pm. Boarding House Park				R	F	S
SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA 7:30pm. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street						S
Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA Picnicking at 5pm, then concert 7-9pm. Not free. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015.				R
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA 6pm. Monument Park						S
Cafe Olio Acoustic Nights Music SeriesPlymouth, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Cafe Olio, 508-209-2000.				R
Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA Wed 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street			W
The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA 6pm. Hedge House Lawn						S
Concerts on the Plymouth WaterfrontPlymouth, MA 2013:6:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park			W
Music at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 7pm. Hingham Shipyard					F
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. $5. Apponagansett Park			W
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA 7-8:30pm, except 7/4. Various				R
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA Tuesdays 6:30pm. 21 South Broad Street		T
Coop Concerts & Sundays in the ParkGreenfield, MA 6-8pm. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949.				R
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA 6:30pm.Rain cancells. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA Various times. 225 South St., 413-458-2303.		T
Summer Concert Series at South HadleySouth Hadley, MA Thursdays 6:30pm. Town Common				R
Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA Fridays 5:30-7pm.And 8/31: 10am and 2pm.					F	S
Chesterfest Americana Music SeriesStockbridge, MA 5pm-7pm. Chesterwood, 4 Williamsville Road, 413-298-3579.					F
Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA Wednesdays 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell			W
Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo				R
Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI Different times, venues and $.						S
Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI Tuesdays 6pm (8/27 rain date). Village Green, 401-596-7909.		T*
Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI Fridays at 6pm. Gazebo					F
City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI 6pm. City Hall Ampitheatre	M
South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI 6-8pm.				R
Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH 5-7pm. Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940 x210.						S
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH 6:30pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand			W
Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH 7pm. Bandstand, Community Park, Main St.		T
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH 2pm (Except 6/22 at 6:30pm). Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Concert on the CommonGoffstown, NH 7-8pm.				R
Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH Call for times. Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506.				R
Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH Saturdays 5pm. Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940.						S
River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.			W		F		S
Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall. Emerson Park			W
Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH 6:30pm. Field of Dreams				R
Summer Concert in the Park SeriesBartlett, NH Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm.			W
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park								M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT 7pm. Downtown Southington			W
Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT Opening 3:00pm – July/Aug 7pm – Aug15-Aug29 6:30pm. Sherman Green Gazebo			W	R
Music Under the StarsShelton, CT No times on the website, whadya know. Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120.			W
Summer Concert Series at Southbury, CTSouthbury, CT begin between 5 and 7pm. Various		T		R
City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT 7pm. CityCenter					F
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Varios times, check schedule. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.			W
Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT 7pm. Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell	M		W
Levitt PavilionWestport, CT 7:00pm. 40 Jesup Road						S
Thursdays on the DockEssex, CT thursday 5:30-7:30pm. Connecticut River Museum				R
Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT 7:00 pm. Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620.		T
Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT Thursdays 6pm. Town Green, 1047 Main St				R
Waterfront ConcertsBangor, ME 7/21-9/14. 5:30pm Lowest ticket price I found was $26.75. Most were $30-$80. Bangor Waterfront Pavilion					F	S		M
Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME 6:30pm. Wells Harbor Park						S
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME 7:00pm. 37 Preservation Way	M
York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME 7-9pm. Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040.					F	S	S
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME Saturdays 7:30pm. Discovery Park						S
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6pm.					F
Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series & Farmers MarketWorcester, MA Thursdays 11-2pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R
Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA Mon&Wed 6-8pm. Memorial Park	M
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays 6:00pm. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.				R

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