Events INSIDER: Sep 2-9, 2014
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, –.more
Johnny’s Picks
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, –. 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
Full Moon Twilight Hike & Bonfire
Want to see a really good bonfire? Then come to this, and enjoy the hike that’s part of the event, too! Richmond, MA, . more
Boston Skillshare
Relive the skills of the past and learn new ones by watching or trying. Weaving, pressing, small farm animals, and more! 10am-5pm. Jamaica Plain, MA, . more
Harvard Square Folk Festival
This folk festival is back for its second year, and the streets will be full of great music and cool people! Cambridge, MA, . more
Cambridge Carnival International
They will have a costume parade, DJs, live bands from different countries and lots of food! 12:30pm. Cambridge, MA, . more
Brazilian Independence Day Festival
It’s Independence Day for a country that *really* knows how to party: parade, live music, plus face painting and pony rides for the kids. It’s free! Boston, MA, . more
Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire
Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire is a family-friendly celebration featuring DIY science and technology, robots, crafts, artists and local food. Lewiston, ME, . more
Pooch-A-Palooza Festival
Pooch-A-Palooza is where all the cool dawgs are! Bring your best friend and enjoy canine beauty contests and agility shows or eat great food and play with other dogs, and listen to the music. Canton, MA, –. more
Fish Box Derby Race
Kids and home-built high speed vehicles. What could go wrong? Watch them race for glory and prizes! Gloucester, MA, . more
Audubon Society – Raptor Weekend
The Audubon Society hosts the largest show of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls in New England. You can pet the birds and watch a falconeer send them hunting and returning to perch on an arm. Bristol, RI, –. 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, –. more
Clinton Olde Home Day
More than 15 museums are involved in this. There will be music, demos, food and much more. Clinton, MA, –. more
Also Fun
Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market
Come get healthy food. Your local farmer and your body will thank you. Oh, it’s a craft market too. Pittsfield, MA, . more
Berkshire Food Festival
Stroll around Main Street, and sample the best food and drink the local eateries have to offer. There will be live music too! North Adams, MA, . more
Labyrinth Walks
Walk the labyrinth with fun people on the Greenway. Check out this early morning adventure. 7:30-8:30am. Boston, MA, . more
Canines & Cocktails
Bring your dog to this fundraiser for the Animal Rescue League. Treats and water for them, refreshments and fun for you! Boston, MA, . more
The Art of Abraham Isaac Goldberg
See the sketches of an artist that never was. Fate kept him from dedicating his life to his art, but you can see the potential in this showing. 6-8pm. Cambridge, MA, . more
The Digital Backpacker
Take your travel blogging talents to the next level as you learn the ways of the digital backpacker! 6pm. Boston, MA, . more
Islands ‘After Hours’ Beach BBQ and Games
Cruise to Georges Island for a sunset BBQ with a great view of the city. What a way to end the summer! 6:15pm-9pm. Boston, MA, . more
YOLANDA – Opening Reception
Come see the work of the innovative and talented Yolanda Cellucci in this textile and fashion showcase. Waltham, MA, . more
Forest Hills Walking Tour
Take a walking tour of Forest Hills with a focus on some of the creative minds who called it home. 10am. Jamaica Plain, MA, . more
Play Fest
Come see four original plays based on famous paintings at Play Fest, where art really springs to life! Cambridge, MA, –. more
Boston Heart Walk
Want to to fight heart disease? Come walk and donate. You’d be helping others and yourself! Boston, MA, . more
Charlestown Art in the Park Festival
Over sixty artists shwoing their wares outdoors in the park. Take an eye-catching walk and maybe even take something home. Charlestown, MA, . more
Plain Sight – Reception
Walk the line between familiarity and discovery at the reception for this photo collection of the extraordinary in plain sight. Somerville, MA, .more
Free Community Day
The Museum of Fine Arts wants to celebrate the community by inviting them for a free day of family fun! 10am-4:45pm. Boston, MA, . more
European Motorcycle Day at Larz Anderson Museum
Hey, motorcycles need some love too! This is a full day dedicated to Europe’s best bikes. 10am-4pm. Brookline, MA, . more
Rock and Roll Yard Sale
Get your vinyl wishlist ready at this rock and roll yard sale with live music and lots of great vendors! 11pm- 5pm. Somerville, MA, . more
Instrument Petting Zoo and Pumpkinfest
Just like a petting zoo, but with musical instruments. Try them out, it sounds like fun! 11pm-3pm. Brookline, MA, . more
Boston Charter Day Bell Ringing
Boston, Watertown, and Dorchester will all be ringing bells to celebrate their Charter Day. Come celebrate! 4:30pm. Boston, MA, . more
Ovarian Cancer 5k Run/ Walk
Tell Ovarian Cancer how you feel about it as you run or walk this 5k for the cause at Carson Beach! 9:30am. Boston, MA, . more
MSPCA Walk for Animals
Whether on two or four legs, the Walk for Animals is a fun day that raises money for a purrfect cause! Sunday in Boston, Methuen and Hyannis. Boston, MA, . more
SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands
Somerville is strinking up the bands on city streets in this fun event on Sunday! Somerville, MA, . more
Festival of the Healing Saints Cosmas and Damian
I’d go to this one for the food, music and carnival rides. There will be a parade where they take two statues around, too. Cambridge, MA, . more
Civil War Lawn Games Georges Island
This is a dose of outdoorsy games, OLD STYLE! Step back in time on Georges Island for some Civil War lawn games. Boston, MA, –. 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 geared to newbies. Cambridge, MA, . 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, –. more
Eastham Windmill Weekend
Do you fall for Eastham during fall? You should! This event has sand art, road races, concerts, arts and crafts and dancing! Eastham, MA, –. more
Dracut Old Home Day
This celebration in Dracut has a 5k, lots of food, fun games, and contests for the whole family. Dracut, MA, . more
Andover Days
Oh! It’s a giant block party and a kids carnival, live music, and more! These small town events can be great fun because the enthusiasm of the celebrating locals is infectious. Andover, MA, . more
Free First Wednesday at DeCordova
It’s the first Wednesday of the month, and this museum and sculpture park will offer free admission! Get to the DeCordova. 10am-5pm. Lincoln, MA, . more
Codman Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
Here is a craft market with over 100 artists, plus tours of the Codman house, live music and food. 10am-4pm. Lincoln, MA, . more
Verrill Farm Barbecue
This one’s small but good. It’s a farm in Concord, and they’ll have hayrides. And BBQ!! With pony rides and entertainment for kids. Concord, MA, . more
Review: Fences
Catch a performance of this Pulitzer Pirze winning about relationships, baseball, and race. Gloucester, MA, –. more
Calder and Abstraction: Opening Day
From avant-garde to iconic, check out 40 sculptures by one of the most influential and innovative artists of the 20th century. 11am-4pm. Salem, MA, . more
WolfStock Reggae
Bring a seat and sit back for an afternoon of great reggae music and delicious food at Wolfstock! 2-6pm. Ipswich, MA, . more
Franklin County Fair
With a midway, demolition derby, parade, and lots of competitions, the Franklin County Fair has something for everyone! Greenfield, MA, –. more
Frosty Drew Public Stargazing
Come out to this public stargazing event Friday night! Use their equipment to get up close with the night sky. South Kingstown, RI, . more
15K Run Around the Block
Take a run around the Block…Island that is! If you’re up for it, join this scenic 15k! New Shoreham, RI, . more
Providence Folk Festival
Two stages present some of the best in folk music at this growing festival in Providence. 2014; 12-6pm. Providence, RI, . more
Family Nautical Nights
Take the family for a sleepover on a real battleship! Live the life of a sailor on Family Nautical Night! Fall River, MA, . more
Glendi
Glendi is Greek for Celebration, so let’s celebrate! They will have dancers, food, music, and tours of a Greek church. Springfield, MA, –. 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, –. more
Blackstone Canal Festival
This one has kayak rides on a full size canal replica, wagon rides, food, music and more! Worcester, MA, . more
Worcester PrideFestival and Parade
Family-friendly pride is all around at this parade and day of fun activities in Worcester! Worcester, MA, . more
Performance
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, –. more
Review: Finding Neverland
Here’s a live adaptation of the movie Finding Neverland. Check it out through September at the American Repertoty Theatre! Cambridge, MA, –. more
The Forgetting Curve
The Forgetting Curve is sure to be a memorable experience for all who attend. Just remember to go! Boston, MA, –. more
Sweeney Todd
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, in town beginning on September 5th at The Lyric Stage Company. Boston, MA, –. more
Closer Than Ever The Musical
As the debut of this musical gets Closer Than Ever, make sure you’ve planned a night out for this show! 7:30pm. Watertown, MA, –. more
Night at the Tower
The local water tower becomes the focal point of art and dance in this one of a kind night at the tower! 7-9pm. Arlington, MA, . more
JP Music Fest
This JP Music Fest makes sure to keep to its roots – every band has as least one resident rocker. Come to this community jam! Jamaica Plain, MA, . more
Emilie: La Marquise du Chtelet
Traverse time and space with a woman living ahead of her time as she searches for answers in this spirited performance! 7:30pm. Cambridge, MA, . more
Stage & Screen’s Jungle Fever
Compare two films that highlighted the state of interracial romance in their time at this unique event. Boston, MA, . more
Banjo & Fiddle Contest
You can come and watch people play their instrumentsas they compete for banjo and fiddle supremecy. Fun! Lowell, MA, . more
Voices Of Hope Concert
Come to this fundraiser remembering artists gone too soon. Music, dance, and silent auction. 7pm. Beverly, MA, . more
Travel
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, –. more
Hebron Harvest Fair
Check out the livestock shows, midway, exhibits, entertainment, magic show, arts and crafts, food and more at this major agricultural fair! Hebron, CT, –. more
One Woman ~Nancy Moore
Come see this retrospective on Nancy Moore’s art in this One Woman showcase! Danbury, CT, . more
Aralis
Live-action role players will do what live-action role players do. Interested in what they do? Me too. Let’s see. Woodstock, CT, –. more
Ledyard Fair
Ride the mechanical bull and check out the historical and agricultural displays at this long running fair! Ledyard, CT, –. more
Bethlehem Fair
Bethlehem Fair comes with a woodchopping contest, carnival rides, tractor pulls and a farmer’s night out! Bethlehem, CT, . more
Experimental Balloon, Hopper, Chariot, and Airship Rally
Experimental balloons? Like, that you RIDE in?? I think I’ll keep my feet on the ground, but I’d love to see this. Bethlehem, CT, –. more
Engine 260 Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster
Go see hundreds of antique fire apparatus. There will a parade and demonstrations, and that’s cool! 10am-5pm. Milford, CT, . more
Connecticut Folk Festival and Green Expo
A free folk festival? That’s my favorite price! This one has lots of music, plus a kid’s area, food, and a green footprint! 11am-10pm. New Haven, CT, . more
I Am Festival
Independent music on the streets of New London from five stages, that’s what the I Am Festival is all about! 12nn-2am. New London, CT, . more
Dinner at the Homestead
Celebrate Connecticut’s agricultural heritage at this farm-to-table feast at a historical homestead. 5:30pm. Hartford, CT, . more
Lobster Festival
A huge dinner and live music. You can pick meals like surf and turf or twin lobsters. Yum! Chester, CT, . more
Fall Fine Arts Festival of Southbury
Check out the work of 50 talented artists, plus check out the music and face-painting for the kids. Southbury, CT, . more
A Taste of Greater Danbury
Get a taste of Danbury’s best food offerings to the soundtrack of live music. Yum! Danbury, CT, –. more
Riverfire
Sometimes, fire and water play nice together. Enjoy this visually impacting event. There will be live music too! Putnam, CT, . more
Cedar Hill Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Solve the mystery at Cedar Hill fast enough and you might win a prize? It’s elementary, my dear Watson. Hartford, CT, . more
Clinton Lions Fair
It’s an agricultural fair with both animal and mechanic pulls, midway games and rides, and much more! Clinton, ME, –. more
International Seaplane Fly-In
Look!! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a seaplane. There will be Float Plane Competitions, food and lots more! Greenville, ME, –. more
Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival
You’ll find dancing, food, books, games, and music at this festival.. All Greek flavored, of course! Lewiston, ME, –.more
Brewer Days
This town sponsored festival includes a giant slide, zombie 5k, live music, food, fireworks, and more! 6pm-9:30pm. Brewer, ME, –. more
Fryeburg Samboree
Come to this event and enjoy one of the perks of the RV lifestyle. There will be games, music and food! Fryeburg, ME, –. more
Easport Pirate Festival
X marks the spot at this pirate festival with a parade, fireworks, games for kids, shows, live entertainment, and more! Eastport, ME, –. more
Litchfield Fair
Catch the antique car parade or the redneck truck pull at this fun, family-friendly fair! Litchfield, ME, –.more
Capriccio Festival of Kites
You get to decorate kites, for free, and then you fly them! It happens at the beach, so it’s instant double fun. Ogunquit, ME, . more
Late-summer Madness
If late summer madness is a run through the woods followed by food and live music, call me crazy! Franconia, NH, . more
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
Whoa! Besides the usual food, this one comes with fireworks, lots of live music and a train rides! Hampton Beach, NH, –.more
Applecrest Antique Tractor Show
Join Applecrest Farm for their Antique Tractor Show. They have cool, rare machines. Come check them out! Hampton Falls, NH, . more
Classic Car Cruise nights
Yup, it’s a classic car show, open to the public. Only 1980 and older models allowed. 5:30pm- ’til dusk. Westerly, RI, –. 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, . more
International Observe the Moon Night
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night at a real observatory with lots of nice people! 6pm. South Kingstown, RI, . more
Galilee Fishing for a Cause Tournament and Seafood Festival
Here’s a fishing tournament with proceedings going to charity, plus a seafood festival with food, music, and family fun! Narragansett, RI, –. more
FirmMan Half Iron Triathlon
This one is not for the faint of heart. This triathalon is serious business, sign up if you dare! Narragansett, RI, . more
Vermont State Fair
This fair has a midway, live music, lots of agricultural goodness, and the VT State Championship Demolition Derby! Rutland, VT, –.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, –. more
Stowe Concert Series: Rick and the Ramblers
The Stowe Concert Series brings Rick and the Ramblers to City Hall Block on Thursday. Cool! 5-7pm. Burlington, VT, . more
Archaeology Month Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
See conservation as it happens on this behind the scenes tour that celebrates Vermont’s archaeological history. Vergennes, VT, . more
Fall Foliage Run
The leaves are getting ready to fall, and you better be getting to run in this foliage themed race. Orleans, VT, . more
Outdoor Theatre
Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region | Mon 9/1 | Tue 9/2 | Wed 9/3 | Thu 9/4 | Fri 9/5 | Sat 9/6 | Sun 9/7 | Mon 9/8 |
Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA | F | S | ||||||
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA | S | |||||||
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA | S | |||||||
Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT | M | M |
Outdoor Movies
Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region | Mon 9/1 | Tue 9/2 | Wed 9/3 | Thu 9/4 | Fri 9/5 | Sat 9/6 | Sun 9/7 | Mon 9/8 |
Mayor Walsh’s Movie NightBoston, MA | F | |||||||
Frog Pond Movie NightsBoston, MA | F | |||||||
Summer in the HighlandsNewton Highlands, MA | F | |||||||
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI | R |
Corn Field Mazes
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 9/1 | Tue 9/2 | Wed 9/3 | Thu 9/4 | Fri 9/5 | Sat 9/6 | Sun 9/7 | Mon 9/8 |
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA | T | W | F | |||||
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA | R | |||||||
Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA | W | |||||||
Sundays in Coggshall ParkFitchburg, MA | S | |||||||
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA | M | |||||||
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA | F | S | ||||||
Summer Concert Series at PeabodySalem, MA | S | |||||||
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA | W | |||||||
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA | S | |||||||
Grille on the HillWorcester, MA | R | |||||||
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA | R | |||||||
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA | S | |||||||
Library Summer Concert SeriesProvidence, RI | T | |||||||
Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI | F | |||||||
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH | M | |||||||
Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH | M | |||||||
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT | T |