Events INSIDER: Sep 9-17, 2013

09/08/13 by Johnny Monsarrat

Giveaways & Features

Win: Billy Currington at the House of Blues

I have 2 tickets to this. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win! Boston, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Win: The YardbirdsLegends of the 60s British Invasion

This is a performance with two of the original Yardbirds. Here’s where we all scream of excitement! 7:30pm I have 4 tickets to this. Email jhonny@eventsinsider.com to win. Arlington, MA, Thu 9/12.more

Win: King Richard’s Faire

It’s New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival. It’s fun, and you should come! I’m giving away 2 more pairs of tickets this week. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win! Carver, MA, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.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

Brazilian Independence Day Festival

It’s Independence Day for a country that *really* knows how to party: parade, live music, and the usual kids stuff like balloon animals. It’s free! Boston, MA, Thu 9/5–Thu 9/12.more

Lebanese Day

Any excuse to eat falafel and baklava is a good enough excuse for me to go to City Hall. 11am-7pm. Boston, MA, Fri 9/13.more

Project MUM

OMG — that’s Outdoor Music Groove! It’s a dance party with a theme: Super Cosmic Space! 8pm. Rain or shine. Somerville, MA, Sat 9/14.more

South Boston Street Festival

You will find a ton of vendors, different musical performances and even Irish step dancing. 11am-5pm. Boston, MA, Sat 9/14.more

MassCann Freedom Rally

This ‘green’ concert will probably make you feel spacey! It’s also a political movement to legalize marijuana (whatever, man). Sat 12pm-8pm. Sun 12pm-6pm. Boston, MA, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Map, compass and Survival

In this event, you learn to use a map to wander the wilderness. As for me, I’ll use the GPS in my mobile phone. 8am-6pm. Westminster, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Mercedes Day at the Larz Anderson Museum

Who is this Mercedes, and why does the museum have a full day dedicated to her? Gotcha, I know it’s cars! 10am-3pm. Brookline, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Somerville Dog Festival

There will be multiple events at this one, but I’d go to the Dog/Owner Look-a-Like Contest. am-3pm. Somerville, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Harvard Fall Festival

Oh, this one has jousting, knife throwing and trebuchet challenges. Comes with rides for kids, a BBQ and live music. Harvard, MA, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Diamond Aviation Expo

Everyone is welcome to this aviation expo. There will be flying lessons, speeches, displays and more! 9am-6pm. Stow, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Fish Box Derby Race

Kids and home-built high speed vehicles. What could go wrong? Cars and drivers must be present for check-in at 10am. Gloucester, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Billerica’s Yankee Doodle Homecoming Festival

More fireworks! It’s still summer! They also have a parade, games, eating contests and more! Billerica, MA, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

NorthEast LSA Expo

Air crafts on display, vendors, food, free admission… does not that take you to cloud No. 9? 9am-6pm. Lawrence, MA, Sat 9/14.more

EAA 196 Fly-in

Another fly-in this week! Well I guess you can attend to the closest one, all of them are fun fun fun. 10:30am-3pm. Berkley, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Legio III Cyrenaica Roman Legion

Nice, it’s a Roman living history group! Come to the museum and say hi to the soldiers. 2pm. Worcester, MA, Sat 9/14.more

stART on the Street

They claim this is the largest arts festival in central Massachusetts. And they could be right, featuring over 200+ artists & crafters, 10 live bands, street performers, kids activities and a food court. 11am-6pm. Worcester, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Nauticon

Less nerdy but WAY more adult is this convention in the heart of Cape Cod’s gay community. This year it’s all about Hawaii! Provincetown, MA, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival

This cranberry festival is a nice surprise. It’s hard to base an entire festival on cranberries, but they seem to be up for it, including craft vendors and music. Harwich, MA, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Public Stargazing

When you look at the stars, do they look back at you? Come to public stargazing events, every Friday in September and October! 6pm. Charlestown, RI, Fri 9/6–Fri 10/25.more

Harvest Festival at Coggeshall Farm Museum

Here’s another living history museum, but this one’s set in 1799! I’m sure it’s worth a visit, and their fair has all the flavor of the 18th century. Bristol, RI, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Providence Roller Derby

It’s like women wrestling in a mud pit, without the pit. And they’re on roller skates. The Mob Squad take on The Old Money Honeys! 5pm. Providence, RI, Sat 9/14.more

Chase Farm Reenactment

A civil war re-enactment to celebrate the anniversary of the War of Northern Aggression. It’s in Wakefield, so it’s easy to get to. Lincoln, RI, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Wings of Freedom Tour

Upgrade to airplanes as this show tours New England. You can walk through a historic aircraft for $12, go for a flight for $425, or learn to fly it ($2200 for 1/2 hour, $3200 for an hour)! All Over, , Fri 9/6–Fri 9/27.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

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

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, , Tue 1/1–Tue 12/31.more

Also Fun

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

Contra Folk Dance – Beginner’s Night

Contra is a social dance that gets you interacting with everyone who comes and is easy to pick up. This event seems even more geared to newbies. 8-10:03pm. Cambridge, MA, Tue 9/10.more

Greater Boston Theatre Expo

More than 50 Greater Boston theatre companies of all styles and sizes will unite in one place. go there, talk to them and maybe event get tickets to their shows for free! 5:30-7:30pm. Boston, MA, Tue 9/10.more

Bee Day at Harvard

This event has all the buzz! Talks and movies about how important bees are to us humans. But let’s be serious, the honey tasting is what sounds REALLY interesting. 1pm. Cambridge, MA, Tue 9/10.more

Eating with the Ecosystem

You will probably eat seafood you’ve never heard about before, or not. There will be guest speakers too. 6pm. Cambridge, MA, Tue 9/10.more

From the New England Sea-serpent to Loch Ness

It’s a lecture by Adrian Shine, who has been researching Loch Ness for nearly 40 years. There will be amuse-bouches!. 5:15-10pm. Cambridge, MA, Wed 9/11.more

SerbFest

This is the only Serbian festival I’ve ever heard of in New England. It’s church-related but comes with folk dancing and grilled meat. Cambridge, MA, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

Barefoot Walk in the Park

Footwear is optional at this race (clothes are not). Feel free and run across different places in Boston. Boston, MA, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Roxbury’s Main Streets bike tour

If you don’t feel like walking, then try this bike tour to the four corners of Roxbury. 10am. Boston, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Chowder Cookoff

Go to Spectacle Island and help decide who makes the best Chowder in town! 12pm. Boston, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Family Fall Festival

This event has a BBQ, a petting zoo, one hot-air balloon and more activities, mostly for kids. 12-6pm. Hudson, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Boston Festival of Indie Games

Come to this festival and play that video game you have never heard about! Also, meet game creators. 10am-10pm. Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Farm Day at Franklin Park Zoo

This zoo will become a farm for a day, so you don’t have to travel. How thoughtful! 10:30am-3pm. Boston, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Sunday Fun in the Park

The Esplanade Association kicks off their Sunday Fun in the Park Series, free community days for the entire family, by which they mean kids, of course. 2-4pm. You can sail a fish off the docks, direct an R/C boat and play outdoorsy games. Boston, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Movie Night: California Forever

It’s the screening of a movie that deals with the history of California State Parks. Somehow, the Olmstead family had to do with it. 6:30pm. Brookline, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Salem Excursion

Yay! Let’s all go on a guided tour to Salem! It costs $50, though. 9:30am. Boston, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Science on Screen: Memento

The Science on Screen in back to Coolidge Theater. This time, Memento is the featured film. A speaker will also be present. 7pm. Brookline, MA, Mon 9/16.more

Oktoberfest Salem

I love Salem, but I have to admit it sickens me when Oktoberfests reduce the entire German culture to ‘let’s get drunk on beer!’ Also, this event takes place in September, not October. Wake up, people! Get a calendar! Salem, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Paint Out

Join in the excitement as artists paint pictures before your eyes. Or arrive late and watch paint dry. 9am-1pm. Wakefield, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Essex Graveyard History Tour

Visit an Essex ancient cemetery, where personalities form the past will share stories with you. 2-4pm. Essex, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Teen Short Film Festival

Watch a bunch of short films shot by teenagers with smart-phones. 7-9pm. Fitchburg, MA, Thu 9/12.more

Folk Art Quilt Show

Another Quilt show, but this one is not inspired by planes. This one shows folk art, and that’s good too! Narragansett, RI, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

Jimmy Fund Cars and Copters

OK, so these guys now have 1800+ cars and two dozen helicopters… Where do they get so many vehicles? 9am. Plymouth, MA, Sun 9/15.more

The Big E

Whoa, it’s 17 days of fun activities. The big E has parades, a super circus, live music and more! West Springfield, MA, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/29.more

Salle d’Armes Class

Learn the proper way of wielding swords and other super deadly weapons. Every Saturday 10:30am. Worcester, MA, Sat 9/7–Sat 9/28.more

Wachusett Valley Folk Festival

This music festival helps local charities and strives to preserve the joy of music. Lancaster, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Roots N’ Bluegrass Festival

Lots of Roots, lots of Bluegrass… It’s a music festival with multiple performances. And it’s free! 2-8:30pm. Sturbridge, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Moonlight Canoe for Adults

Dusk is a wonderful time to be on the water Enjoy a relaxing paddling trip. 6:30-8:30pm. No kids allowed! Princeton, MA, Sat 9/14.more

RI / CT Day at Southwick’s Zoo

This time it’s the turn of people with Rhode Island or Connecticut IDs to get a free admission when they buy another at the largest zoo in New England. Mendon, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market

Come get healthy food. Your local farmer and your body will thank you. Oh, it’s a craft market too. 9am-1pm. Pittsfield, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Josh Billings Run Aground Triathlon

Lots of running, biking and paddling, then a dinner & party to celebrate this big race! 12pm. Great Barrington, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Berkshire Food Festival

Stroll around Main Street, grab a bit, enjoy the live music. Not much else. 12-4pm. North Adams, MA, Sun 9/15.more

Ten Days of Art

It’s ten days of art, and talks about sea creatures, water, waves, sand & land, sky and art. With music, sometimes. Provincetown, MA, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/22.more

Murder Mystery Dinner Train

Return to the high school years of Prom Queen and gym coaches. Come in school clothes for a death as awkward as your senior photo. 6:30pm. Hyannis, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Tivoli Day

Lots of vendors and food. The cool thing about this event is watching antique bikes around, of course! 10am-6pm. Oak Bluffs, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Performance

Review: The Libertine

It’s a musical play presenting at The Stanford Calderwood Pavilion from 9/7 to 9/22. Hit the link to read my review! Boston, MA, Sat 9/7–Sun 9/22.more

Ghosts of Jupiter: Music Experience.

This band is releasing a self-titled album, and the celebration includes visual show that rivals with Led Zeppelin’s laser spectacle. WHOA! Boston, MA, Fri 9/6–Sat 9/28.more

Mix Fest

WHAT? Is it 1999 again? The Backstreet Boys will be live on stage! 1-8pm. Boston, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony

With real Nobel laureates as guests, the Ig Nobels are the phony comic awards given to real scientists for bizarre and funny research. Not super fancy, but worth seeing if you like science. 6pm. Cambridge, MA, Thu 9/12.more

Ig Nobel Prize Lectures

Wait, there’s more. The Ig Nobel Prize winners will attempt to explain what they did, and why they did it. 1pm. Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Arts in Conversation

Elements Theatre Company will present Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play The God of Carnage, then there will be a panel discussion named ‘The Importance of Live Theater in Our Culture: The Art of Making Humans More Human.’ 5:30pm. Boston, MA, Tue 9/17.more

Desire Hassler and Jamie Hillman: Guest Artist Recital

A vocal and piano recital with Desire Hassler, a multiple award winner soprano. 7:30pm. Wenham, MA, Sat 9/14.more

Travel

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

Classic Car Cruise nights

Yup, it’s a classic car show, open to the public. Only 1980 and older models allowed. 5:30pm. Westerly, RI, Thu 9/5–Thu 9/26.more

Pawtucket Arts Festival

It’s a month of performances, shows and more! Don’t miss the Big Nazzo Puppets and Dragon Boat Races! Pawtucket, RI, Fri 9/6–Sun 9/29.more

Newport International Boat Show

Not only boat races. This one has hands-on skills training and international exhibitors. Newport, RI, Thu 9/12–Sun 9/15.more

Misquamicut Fallfest Weekend

This festival has 5K races, classic car shows, a petting zoo and rides by Rockwell Amusements. Westerly, RI, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

Frosty Drew Public Stargazing

These guys open the dome and let you watch the stars with them. They tend to stay until dawn. WHOA! 6pm. South Kingstown, RI, Fri 9/13.more

Civil War Re-Enactment: ‘Road to Richmond’

I love Civil War re-enactments. It’s a cool way of learning some history! Lincoln, RI, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

BoldrDash Race

It’s a military-style obstacle race with multiple difficulty levels. They encourage you to show how bold you can be! Exeter, RI, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Free Family Fun Day

Hey, it’s free admission to the Environmental Education Center. There will be crafts, games for kids and hikes. 9am-5pm. Bristol, RI, Sat 9/14.more

Wickford Harbour Fest

The main event is the Wickford Cup Race, but there are also food trucks, games and live music. North Kingstown, RI, Sun 9/15.more

Bring Your Own Improv – Family Friendly Improv Comedy Show

Join improv shows, or just applaud at the different performances. Even the audience gets to interact at this event. Cool! Warwick, RI, Sun 9/15.more

A Bison Adventure

It’s a wagon ride through a field full of bison. Sounds really fun, and adventurous. Saturdays only. Brooklyn, CT, Sat 9/7–Sat 9/28.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

Apple Harvest Festival

Apples! Apples! Come get your fresh apples! Pick your own to bring home. 9am-5:30pm. Sharon, CT, Thu 9/5–Sat 11/16.more

Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions

These horses are capable of executing the ‘Airs Above the Ground’ maneuvers. That sounds complicated, and cool! Essex, MA, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

Fall Bird Walks at Hammonasset Beach State Park

I hope these birds have their papers at hand. It’s bird migration season and you can see them flying during this walk. Every Saturday. Madison, CT, Sat 9/7–Sat 11/23.more

FBRA Annual Meeting & Pie-Baking Contest

It’s the FBRA’s annual gathering, and they have a pie-baking contest. OMG! GET ME THERE! Fairfield, CT, Wed 9/11.more

Connecticut Schooner Festival

You will find boats racing, a chowder challenge, public theatre performances and much more. New London, CT, Wed 9/11–Sun 9/15.more

Four Town Fair

If a fair is organized by four towns, fun should be four times greater, don’t you think? Somers, CT, Thu 9/12–Sun 9/15.more

1st Annual Great Mac & Cheese Challenge

Try different mac and cheese variants, as prepared by top chefs in the area. Then, vote for your favorite. 4pm. Windsor, CT, Sat 9/14.more

From the Earth and the Sea: Clambake and Drumming Fundraiser

Enjoy traditional indigenous foods of lobster then listen to the sounds of Native drumming around the campfire in their replicated Algonkian Village. 6-8pm. Washington, CT, Sat 9/14.more

Comedy Night Season Kicks Off

This is the first of five comedy nights. The lineup includes 2 experienced comedians and even a former hip-hop dancer. 8pm. West Hartford, CT, Sat 9/14.more

Antique Tractor & Engine Show

Tractor rides for everyone! These guys will have a parade and multiple exhibits. Haddam, CT, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Arts & Crafts Festival

This one is just an art & crafts market. Soooo, if you feel like buying some stuff… 10am-5pm. Simsbury, CT, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Killingly Cooks and The Great Killingly Tomato Festival

It’s a farmers and craft market. Kids will have the chance to make crafts with tomatoes, and there will be a 5K race. 9am-4pm. Danielson, CT, Sat 9/14.more

Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Come get your pumpkins, you’re going to need them for Halloween! 9am-5:30pm. Sharon, CT, Sun 9/15–Thu 10/31.more

Coastweeks Rowing Regatta

Watch the boat races, and then go for a tour at the museum. 7am-2pm. Mystic, CT, Sun 9/15.more

Norwich Auto Show

This car show comes with a LEGO building contest, and a flea market. 8am-3:30pm. Norwich, CT, Sun 9/15.more

Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show

600 airplanes and cars, 10,000 visitors, formation flying, parachutists, hot air balloons. Should I say more? 8am-3pm. Simsbury, CT, Sun 9/15.more

‘Flights and Fantasies’ Quilt Show

Find a bunch of Quilts inspired by flight in fairy tales and fantasy stories. The event is included with your admission ticket to the museum. Windsor Locks, CT, Mon 9/16–Sun 9/22.more

End-of-Summer Garden Party

Food and live music, which sounds good to kiss summer good-bye. It costs $75, though. 5:30-8:30pm. Hartford, CT, Tue 9/17.more

Art After Dark: Happy & The Moonshine

It’s a good thing this is a concert because appreciating visual art becomes harder after dark. 6-8:30pm. Mystic, CT, Tue 9/17.more

Old Barkhamsted Day

It’s a free event, and you will learn how people used to get the stuff we use on a daily basis. 1pm. Barkhamsted, CT, Sat 9/14.more

New Portland Lions’ Fair

WHAT? No lions? At least we have fireworks, midway rides, food, music and a demolition derby. New Portland, ME, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

Crossroads International Celtic Festival

Multiple concerts on a series of venues, all featuring Celtic music. There will be dancers and storytellers too! Stratton, ME, Wed 9/11–Sun 9/15.more

Oxford County Fair

This fair has a well organized schedule. Each day has something cool for everyone, like horse racing or demolition derbies. Oxford, ME, Wed 9/11–Sat 9/14.more

Battle of the Bands for Acadia Hospital Foundation

Several bands will play so you can dance. Then, you will vote for your favorite. 7-10pm. Bangor, ME, Fri 9/13.more

Annual Car Show at Old Orchard Beach

A 90 minute drive from Boston separates you from this great car show. It takes place on a beach, so it’s worth it. 2013:. Old Orchard Beach, ME, Fri 9/13–Sat 9/14.more

Trail’s End Festival

It’s not just 3 days of music. There will be a classic car & motorcycle show, and a 5K race. Millinocket, ME, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

Open Lighthouse Day

Hundreds of people visit lighthouses along the Maine coast during this day. It’s Open Lighthouse Day! Their website shows all participating venues. All Over, , Sat 9/14.more

Annual Family Jamboree

It’s a rain or shine free event with hay rides, food, crafts and games for kids. 11am-3pm. Wells, ME, Sat 9/14.more

Shaker Hill Apple Festival

This one has wagon and antique car rides, museum tours and games for the kids. Not bad at all. Alfred, ME, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

City-Wide Historic Tour on Molly the Trolley

Holly Molly guacamole! It’s Trolley rides! They’re 3-hour historic rides around town. 9am-12pm. Presque Isle, ME, Sat 9/14.more

Celebrate Bowdoinham Festival

Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show at night, but first join the 5K race, or join the parade. 8am. Bowdoinham, ME, Sat 9/14.more

Farmington Fair

They have the usual stuff at a fair: Animal pulling, midway rides and food. Farmington, ME, Sun 9/15–Sat 9/21.more

Rochester Fair

Demolition buses! There’s an unlimited rides midway, and food, and music, and pig racing… and I could go on and on. Just go and have fun! Rochester, NH, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/22.more

Railfans Day at The Cog Railway

Museum tours and train rides. Fun fun fun! 8am Reservations required. Bretton Woods, NH, Fri 9/13.more

Airport Awareness Day

Come learn all about airports. Teenagers get to fly with pro pilots! 10am-3pm. North Haverhill, NH, Sat 9/14.more

One-Lunger Engine and Antique Tractor Day

Old tractors and one-lunger engines will be running at this show. Bring yours! 9am-1pm. New London, NH, Sat 9/14.more

White Mountain Central Railroad Days

The Railroad Days event is the only time multiple Steam Loco’s are viewable. Three LOCOS will be going crazy this time. Lincoln, NH, Sat 9/14–Sun 9/15.more

Civil War Home Tour

It’s a tour of a Civil War era house, with private readings of Edwin Boyer’s book. 1pm. Freedom, NH, Sun 9/15.more

Pride Vermont

The parade will be held on Sunday Sep 15th. But they will have events during the whole week. Burlington, VT, Sat 9/7–Sun 9/15.more

Archaeology Month Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

I will be disappointed if there is anything less than Indiana Jones shenanigans this weekend. 1-3pm Every Saturday. Vergennes, VT, Sat 9/7–Sat 9/28.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

The Tunbridge Fair

This one has live music, multiple animal contests, carnival rides and much more. Apparently, the main event is a Swine Show. Tunbridge, VT, Thu 9/12–Sun 9/15.more

Open Mic a Artistree

Like to sing in front of others? This is the event for you! 7-9pm. You can come and just watch, or course. Woodstock, VT, Thu 9/12.more

Annual Bennington Car Show

This is 3 days of cars, cars and more cars. There will be games, music and food too. Registration required for the ones who want to bring their car. Bennington, VT, Fri 9/13–Sun 9/15.more

Northern Decadence Vermont

This is a food and travel expo that shares the spotlight with Vermont Pride Festival. Burlington, VT, Sun 9/15.more

Explore a Shipwreck Without Getting Wet

Go for a trip under water, and don’t get wet! Is that even possible? 11:30am-12:30pm. Vergennes, VT, Sun 9/15.more

Outdoor Theatre

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 9/9	Tue 9/10	Wed 9/11	Thu 9/12	Fri 9/13	Sat 9/14	Sun 9/15	Mon 9/16
Tango by MoonlightCambridge, MA Just as you read it: It’s tango dancing under the beautiful moonlight. 7-11pm. Weeks Footbridge, 617-699-6246.					F
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA 3:30-6pm. The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge							S
Putnam’s RiverfirePutnam, CT Sunset. Rotary Park	M
Shakespearean Revival!Hartford, CT The Mark Twain House & Museum presents Shakespearean Revival!!! Wonderful Outdoor Attraction! For One Afternoon Only! Direct from Castle Durham, Durham, UK! 2pm. The Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Ave						S
Much Ado About NothingCambridge, MA Time varies, check their email for more info. Various Locations, 617-349-4380.			W			S	S

Outdoor Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 9/9	Tue 9/10	Wed 9/11	Thu 9/12	Fri 9/13	Sat 9/14	Sun 9/15	Mon 9/16
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
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
Forg Pond Movie NightsBoston MA Dusk. Popcorn and refreshments will be available to purchase. Boston Common Frog Pond, Charles Street					F

Cornfield Mazes

Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region	Mon 9/09	Tue 9/10	Wed 9/11	Thu 9/12	Fri 9/13	Sat 9/14	Sun 9/15	Mon 9/16
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 MegaMazeSterling, 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! Flashlight Maze Fridays and Sat starting 9/13. 145 Redstone Hill, 978-422-8888.				D	B	B	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
Schartner Farms Corn MazeBolton, MA Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Daytimes only. 211 West Berlin Road, 978-779-0212.						D	D
Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT LEFT VM 7/27- […] Left voicemail. Site not updated. Largest in VT. 2012: Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Nights aren’t “haunted”. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 12-acre maze! 741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624.	D		D	D	D	B	D	D
West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA 12am-6pm No nights. 481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022.						D	D
Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA 10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. South Main Street, 413-665-8331.						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	D
Moulton Farm Corn MazeMeredith, NH Daily 8am-6pm. No nights. $5. Trivia questions in the maze. 18 Quarry Road, 603-279-3915.					D	D	D
Buttonwood Farm Corn MazeGriswold, CT 2013: Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-dusk thru 10/27. Some nights but you have to call to confirm. 860-608-9530. 471 Shetucket Turnpike, 860-376-4081.					D	D	D
Spookfest at Hayes Corn MazeNorth Granby, CT Fridays 4:00 – 9:00pm, Saturdays 12:00 – 9:00pm, Sundays 12:00 – 6:00pm. Holidays 12:00 – 4:00pm. Hayes Dairy, 151 East St, 860-653-4157.					D	B	D
Preston Farm Corn MazePreston, CT Mon-Fri 3pm-Dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-Dusk. Night MAze in OCtober til 9pm. 92 Route 2, 860-886-MAZE.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Plasko’s Farm Corn MazeTrumbull, CT Daily 9am-6pm, Reservations by school groups during weekdays. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 670 Daniels Farm Rd, 203-268-2716.		D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Trombley Gardens Corn MazeMilford, NH 2013: Open daily 9am 6pm. Night mazes during all of October. 9:30pm. 150 North River Road, 603-620-5785.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Foster Family Farm Corn MazeSouth Windsor, CT 9/14-10/31 Sep weekends, then weekdays during October.10am-6pm Night begins 9/20 Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm. Last ticket 9pm. Bring a flashlight. 90 Foster Street, 860-648-9366.						D	D
Thunder Farm Road Corn MazeCorinna, ME Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Ends 10/27/2013 Thr and Fr are for gropu reservations. 185 Newport Rd. Rt. 7/11, 207-278-3708.						D	D
Pumpkin Land at Harvest Hill FarmsMechanic Falls, ME Weekends 10am-6pm. Night Maze opens Friday Night October 4th. Last Ticket Sold at 9:30pm for Night Maze. 125 Pigeon Hill Rd, 207-998-3259.						D	D
Gaines Farm Haunted Hayride and Haunted MazeGuilford, VT Daytime Maze Sat, Sun 11am-5pm; Twilight Maze (non-scary) $7 Sat evenings 9/14-10/5; Haunted Maze $8, 6:30-10PM. Haunted hayride after 10/11. 6343 Coolidge Hwy, 802-257-0409.						B	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	B	B	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	D	D
Maze Massacre at Sherman FarmConway, NH Corn Maze 10am-5pm. Haunted nights 7-9pm. 2679 East Conway Road, 603-939-2412.						D	D
Ekonk Hill Corn MazeSterling, CT Sept-Oct Fri 3pm-dusk; Sat 11am – 10pm, Sun 11am-dusk, Columbus Day 11am – dusk. 227 Ekonk Hill Rd, 860-564-0248.					D	B	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	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Marini Farm Corn Maze Flashlight NightsIpswich, MA 9/7-11/2 Mon, Thu, Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun, holidays 10am-6pm. Fri, sat starting 9/20 bring a flashlight, 6-10pm. 259 Linebrook Rd, 978 471-9203.	D			D	D	D	D	D
Zack’s Corn Maze Flashlight TagYork, ME 9/14-10/31 Fri-Sun 11-6pm. Starting 10/5 Nights 7-10pm. Play flashlight tag! 7 Colby Turner Rd, 207-475-7857.						D	D

Outdoor Concerts

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 9/9	Tue 9/10	Wed 9/11	Thu 9/12	Fri 9/13	Sat 9/14	Sun 9/15	Mon 9/16
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA 12-2pm. Downtown Crossing			W		F
Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA 5-8pm. Downtown Crossing				R
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
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
Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA 2pm. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909.							S
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.						S
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays 6:00pm. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.		T

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