Hey, helping others is great. Join this group of people and clean a park from weed! 2013; 1pm. Cambridge, MA, Sun 9/22.more

‘Family events’ usually mean ‘for kids only’. This one is no exception, but at least they will have kites. Everyone loves kites. 11am-4pm. Rain date the next day. Danehy Park Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/21.more

An open studios is an excuse to walk around an urban community, visiting local artists at their homes or working studios, not just merchants at a mall. It’s a good activity for fall because you’re partly outdoors, partly indoors. Various Locations Jamaica Plain, MA, Sat 9/21–Sun 9/22.more

This is a huge party, with Brazilian drumming, a steam-punk show and fireworks at dusk. 11am-8pm. DCR Baxter Park along the Mystic River Somerville, MA, Sat 9/21.more

This is the first annual Folk Festival… It seems there will be music, and more music. 12-4pm. Harvard Square, Palmer Street Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/21.more

This sounds fun! Arlington will have a town night with fireworks, and a town day street festival with small towny stuff, even though Arlington isn’t a small town. Massachusetts Ave. from Pleasant Street to Mill Street Arlington, MA, Fri 9/20–Sat 9/21.more

South Boston is said to be the ‘best’ artist community in the area. So come walk around visiting local artists in their homes and studios — something far more personal than simply meeting vendors, and it’s nice to walk around getting to know a neighborhood! It’s free but of course they hope you’ll buy artwork. 11am-6pm. Various Locations Boston, MA, Sat 9/21–Sun 9/22.more

It’s one of my favorite events on the year! Join the sing-a-long back and forth from banks of the Charles River Sing 6-7:30pm. It’s free! Weeks footbridge, Charles River Cambridge, MA, Sun 9/22.more

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

Art exhibits, live music, food. There will be activities for everyone. 12-7pm. Free, but a donation is appreciated. Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Boston, MA, Sat 9/21.more

It’s your chance to see the toilets, closets and service rooms at Longfellow House. It’s HISTORY, I’m telling you. 6pm. Longfellow House Cambridge, MA, Thu 9/19.more

This dance fund raises for the restoration of the Esplanade. Tickets start for as ‘low’ as $175, and go up to $25,000. 6:30-11:59pm. Charles River Esplanade Boston, MA, Fri 9/20.more

I don’t really get this, but I guess all of Cambridge’s parking spaces get turned into a public park? Get to know your neighbors and meet some cool people. So is anything happening except strolling and massive traffic? 8am-3pm. All Over Cambridge, MA, Fri 9/20.more

This is another commercial event with an art competition where you can buy art if you want. One Merrymount Parkway Quincy, MA, Sat 9/21–Sun 9/22.more

GET LOST! It’s the monthly labyrinth walk at the Armenian Heritage Park. 7:30am-12:30pm. Armenian Heritage Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Boston, MA, Wed 9/18.more

Come talk about the current situation in Syria and Egypt. It’s hosted by two people who know what they’re talking about. 12-1pm. Wasserstein 3016 at Harvard Law School Cambridge, MA, Wed 9/18.more

There are not many Armenian events in the region. Here’s one that celebrate their independence and culture. Oh, and it’s outdoors! 12-8pm. Armenian Cultural & Education Center Watertown, MA, Sat 9/21.more

Be inspired by the region’s inventors and their innovative technologies. 6:30 pm. The Museum of Science Boston, MA, Thu 9/19.more

Beau the Giraffe is having a b-day party, and everyone’s invited! Except lions, they can be dirt-bags when hungry. 11am-3pm. Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road Boston, MA, Sun 9/22.more

There’s no science in cooking. Or is there? Come find out, you’ll be surprised. 7pm. HarvardScience Center at 1 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA, Tue 9/24.more

Burritos and bikes on Boston City Hall Plaza. I don’t really get the connection, except that both make your butt uncomfortable. Enjoy! City Hall Plaza Boston, MA, Sat 9/21–Sun 9/22.more

This is a dose of outdoorsy games, OLD STYLE! And a Civil War parade too… 1pm. Georges Island Boston, MA, Sat 9/21.more

They will have 2 stages with live entertainment, games, food and more! Did I mention it’s free? 12-6pm. Harvard Avenue Allston, MA, Sun 9/22.more

Do you realize the words shark and swimming don’t play along well? Anyways, this is more of swimming and less of sharks. 12-1pm. Piers Park Sailing Center Boston, MA, Sat 9/21.more

Far Away So Close is an upcoming exhibit at Gallery 263. Come talk to the artist, Sammy Chong, and learn more about his work. 2pm. Gallery 263 Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/21.more

Come to Waltham’s Common for a dose of (not so) common fun stuff: Vendors, entertainment and food! 10am-3pm. Town Common Waltham, MA, Sat 9/21.more

When you squeeze apples, cider results. For some reason, people decided this phenomenon deserves a festival. There will be workshops, plant trading and gardening stuff for sale. 10am-2pm. City Natives Mattapan, MA, Sat 9/21.more

Stories of the Civil War will be shared as you take this tour though the cemetery. Sad, but interesting & informative. 1-2:30pm. Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/21.more

It’s your chance to see the most intimate places of Longfellow House. What’s in the attic? Come find out! 6pm. Longfellow House Cambridge, MA, Thu 9/5–Thu 9/19.more

Fairy Tale characters gone wild! Or something like that, they say. 8pm. Puppet Showplace Theatre Brookline, MA, Sat 9/21.more

Or you can come to the museum, and laugh your butt off at this show. 8:30-10:30pm. Center for Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA, Thu 9/19.more

This is described as a ‘shamanic journey through dance and theatre’. Sounds mysterious and cool! 7-9pm. YMCA Theatre Cambridge, MA, Sat 9/21.more

Spend a night at the museum, and enjoy the music of local Jazz performers. 7:30-10pm. Center for Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA, Thu 9/19.more