Jun 25-Jul 2, 2012: North Shore Pride Parade, Cambridge Block Party, & the first 130 Independence Day celebrations

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The Week in Weird

Somerville Family Fun Day & Fireworks
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Somerville, MA
Today I list 130 Independence Day events, and that’s just the ones that come early or happen in Massachusetts. Next week I’ll branch out to all New England. Let’s start close to home. In Somerville, Thursday night they’ll have fireworks and then a family festival on Saturday.,
Somerville, MA

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Cambridge City Dance Party
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Cambridge, MA
One of my favorite events of the year! I’ve been twice. It’s an outdoor block party with colored lights on City Hall. What better way to celebrate that the people own the government, not the other way around? 7-11pm. Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall. Seriously, you really need to go to this!,
795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA

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Marblehead Festival of Arts
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Marblehead, MA
Marblehead has a sand sculpture competition (6/30), a kite festival (6/30), and 7/4 events including a “Horribles Parade”and harbor illumination (which I think is flares) with fireworks at 8:45pm.,
Marblehead, MA

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Acton’s Beach Party Blast
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Acton, MA
Possibly Acton’s biggest event of the year, with reggae music, water games, a sandcastle contest, and a watermelon eating contest! 1-5pm.,
NARA Park Acton, MA

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North Shore Pride Parade & Celebration
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Salem, MA
It’s a first! The North Shore gets their own pride parade on Saturday, at 12pm, with a festival 1-5pm and an afterparty. It’s bound to be a gay time!,
Salem, MA

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Love Letters: John and Abigail Adams
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Concord, MA
Oh John! Oh Abby! Oh John, you’re the President — that makes me hot! Living history performers read these love letters of the former US President from Quincy.,
North Bridge Visitor Center, Liberty St Concord, MA

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Moonlight Paddle on the Charles River
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Boston, MA
It’s a great place to pop the question, but if the answer is NO, then you’re kinda stuck on a canoe. Under the romantic moon. 7pm.,
Charles River Canoe & Kayak Boston, MA

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Opening Day at Frog Pond
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Boston, MA
We’re open for wading! This small festival includes vendors, jugglers, live music, storytellers, and the ubiquitous face painting. 2012: 11am.,
Boston Common Boston, MA

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Boston Harborfest
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Boston, MA
Boston Harborfest always offers something interesting. The trick is to ignore the stuff that happens all year (like guided tours, whale watches, and museums) and go for the special stuff. Check out the detailed schedule for a full list of events. Meanwhile, look for highlights here on the blog!,
City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Plaza Boston, MA

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Mock Water Rescue
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Boston, MA
For example, Wait… WTF??? A mock water rescue? Now that’s what I’ve gotta see! 2012: 1pm.,
North Stage, City Hall Plaza Boston, MA

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Re-enact the Boston Tea Party
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Boston, MA
How about raiding a British ship with the Sons of Liberty, throwing tea in the Harbor and firing the cannons! Admission $24-$35, reservations required. Oh wait, it looks like they do this all summer.,
The Liberty Clipper Boston, MA

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Boston Tea Party Museum Opens!
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Boston, MA
Well that’s okay, it’s an excuse to talk about Boston’s new museum! It’s floating near South Station and is a replica of the ships that the Boston Tea Party happened on. Is it good? Yah, most likely! They’ll have live re-enactors dressed in old-timey costume. 9am-5pm.,
Boston, MA

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USS Constitution Sunset Parade
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Charlestown, MA
This is some kind of parade… And tall ships come, too…,
USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard Charlestown, MA

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Worcester Big Dipper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
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Worcester, MA
Did you miss Boston’s Scooper Bowl? Run your diet right off the tracks at this event in Worcester. They’ll have live music, fire trucks, kids activities. $5. 10:30am-5:30pm.,
Elm Park, Intersection of Rt. 9 & Park Ave Worcester, MA

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Ice Cream Scoop-Ah-Bowl
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Danvers, MA
Warning! You might eat a LOT of ice cream. Bring a designated driver. Oh, there’s a pie eating contest, too! $5. 2012: 1-3pm.,
Endicot Park Danvers, MA

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Full Moon Twilight Hike & Bonfire
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Richmond, MA
Here’s an excuse to hike the Berkshires: an evening trek with a bonfire! And entertainment. 8pm.,
Hilltop Orchards 508 Canaan Rd Richmond, MA

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Yarmouth Summer Celebration
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Yarmouth, MA
Stunt kites, fireworks, and see sand sculptures being made by pros in this week long fest, with parties, baseball, and more!,
Various Locations Yarmouth, MA

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Summer Splash at Whales Tale
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Lincoln, NH
So basically this “festival” is full of stuff you can get all summer long, but HEY, it’s a water park! You really need to try NH in the summer. So much to do!,
Whale’s Tale Waterpark Lincoln, NH

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Springfield Armory Day
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Springfield, MA
No military re-enactment camp this year, but Armory Day features kite flying, old-timey live music, and skits and special programs on the history of weapons. 2012: 10am-4pm. Free!,
Springfield, MA

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Reading of Frederick Douglass’s Speech before Congress
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Lynn, MA
A speech by the escaped slave and abolitionist precedes Lynn’s July 4 fireworks! 6pm.,
High Rock Tower Lynn, MA

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Get Johnny’s 2012 New England Guide
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I write about events, but what about destinations? Where are the dinosaur footprints, the oddball museums, and a water park open indoors all year? Get my 2012 New England Guide! Just follow the link and help spread the word to friends about Events INSIDER to get it. (And then email me at johnny@eventsinsider.com. I’m not a mind reader.).,
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Interviews from Boston’s High-Tech & Business Networking Community

Mobile App: Boston’s Largest HiTech Calendar
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Do you like business / high-tech networking? I have the free app for you! This calendar for the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android is the largest calendar of startup and business events around Boston. I’m going to lose money on this until we see some adoption and can attract sponsors, so please tell your friends. Thanks!,
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ENET (IEEE Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network)
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Boston, MA
They’re having a boat cruise! Click for my interview.,
Rowes Whar Boston, MA

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The EntreTech Forum
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Boston, MA
Also a boat cruise (same one!) Click for my interview.,
Rowes Whar Boston, MA

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The Capital Network
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Boston, MA
TCN was part of my own voyage founding Turbine, the videogames company. Now they run a series of educational sessions. Click for my interview!,
Boston, MA

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Ascent Venture Partners B2B IT Forum
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Cambridge, MA
Last week I wrote about their event, but this week I got an interview! Click to read.,
Cambridge, MA

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Boston Irish Business Association
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Boston, MA
You don’t have to be Irish to socialize and talk business. BIBA prides itself on its accessibility. They’re friendly! And their next event is a social mixer at Mistral in Boston on July 18. Click for my interview.,
Boston, MA

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Boston Ruby Group
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Boston, MA
Ruby on Rails is the back-end tool to build websites these days, so click for my interview with Boston’s Ruby Group!,
thoughtbot, 41 Winter Street, 7th floor Boston, MA

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The jQuery Boston Meetup Group
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Boston, MA
jQuery is the front-end partner of Ruby. There’s a great Boston meetup group for that, too. Click for my interview!,
Boston, MA

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Independence Day

Arlington, MA
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Arlington, MA
Now on to Independence Day! It’s not just about Boston, you know. This first one is a little strange. They’ll have live music but then switch over to a big TV screen of the Boston Pops & Fireworks.,
Robbins Farm Park Arlington, MA

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Boston’s 4th is also on July 3rd!
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Boston, MA
Did you know you can beat the crowds by attending the practice concert (no fireworks) on July 3rd, 8pm? Then 7/4 festival all day and performance 8pm and fireworks 10:30pm. Better yet, why not get out of town? Make July 4 your excuse to travel.,
City Hall Plaza, then Esplanade Boston, MA

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Boston, MA: Rent a canoe
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Boston, MA
If you have to stay I Boston, here’s a creative idea. Reserve ahead for a boat or canoe to see the fireworks from on the Charles River! (Those big pricetags are simply the deposits so you don’t steal the boat.).,
Two places Boston, MA

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Burlington, MA
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Burlington, MA
Parade 10:30am. Clowns, free rides on a miniature train, free pony rides, 3 bouncy houses, dog show, float competition.,
Burlington Common Burlington, MA

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Everett, MA
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Everett, MA
10am-9pm. Carnival, festival with petting zoo, concert with James Massone. Bike & carriage decorating contest. Free rides from 11am-2pm. I couldn’t find a website, but I called. Website says the carnival is over but city hall said it’s not. Huh.,
Glendale Park Everett, MA

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Lexington, MA: An Old-Fashioned 4th of July
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Lexington, MA
Wow! Re-enactors declare independence, there’s a rebuttal, a chorus, and an ice cream social. 7pm.,
Lexington Depot 13 Depot Square+F1191 Lexington, MA

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Lexington Lions Club Carnival & Fireworks
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Lexington, MA
The traveling carnivals of Fiesta Shows don’t match up to Canobie Lake Park or Six Flags, but they come to you! And they’ll have fireworks 7/5.,
Hastings Park, Massachusetts Ave at Worthern Ave Lexington, MA

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Malden, MA
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Malden, MA
Oh Malden, you had me at Hog dog eating contest! Parade, egg toss, pony rides, last year they had an outdoor movie. What, these are all in different locations at different times? 9am-1pm.,
Malden, MA

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Melrose, MA
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Melrose, MA
Bike & carriage parade 10:30am. Kids activities, Balloon Animals, Magic Tricks.,
Common Park Melrose, MA

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Milton, MA
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Milton, MA
Races, fire engines, ice cream, starting at 9:30am.,
Kelly Field Milton, MA

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Newton, MA
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Newton, MA
11am-10pm amusement park rides. Live music at 6pm. Fireworks 9pm.,
Halloran Field & Sports Complex, Albemarle Rd. Newton, MA

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Declaration of Independence Re-enactment
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Quincy, MA
2-9pm. Also a not-to-be-missed activity is to head to Quincy and participate in a re-enactment of the Constitutional Congress 2-4pm, and see re-enactors portray Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in a play 7-9pm. I’ve seen it and it’s really, really amazing. And it’s free! City of Quincy doesn’t do a July 4th outdoor celebration — they do that on Flag Day.,
Beale House Lawn 181 Adams Streeet Quincy, MA

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Jefferson and Adams: A Revolutionary Dialogue
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Quincy, MA
Also fantastic — I’ve seen it! — is this play starring former US presidents Jefferson and Adams. One a radical, the other more practical. Hint: the guy from MA is the one who never owned slaves. Highly recommended!,
Beale House Lawn 181 Adams St Quincy, MA

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Revere: July 3rd Celebration
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Revere, MA
Free BBQ, music, inflatables, pony rides, 10am-1pm.,
Hill Park behind Fire Station, Park Ave Revere, MA

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Waltham, MA
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Waltham, MA
10am-10pm. Festival 10am-2pm with pony rides, animal shows. Then live music 5:30pm at Leary Field followed by Fireworks 9:30pm.,
Prospect Hill Park Waltham, MA

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Winthrop, MA
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Winthrop, MA
9am-10pm Horribles parade at 9am, from Town Landing to Coughlin Park for festival & live music. Then fireworks at 9:15pm over Winthrop Harbor. They no longer do the bonfire. Not on website but I called to confirm.,
Town Landing Winthrop, MA

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Acton, MA
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Acton, MA
Fest, Rolling Stones Tribute, Fireworks. 3-10pm. Rain date the next day!,
NARA Park, off Route 27 Acton, MA

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Canton, MA
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Canton, MA
9:30am-9:30pm. Road race 9:30am at Canton Town Club. Then at Galvin Middle School. 5pm kids games, concert, 9pm fireworks.,
Galvin Middle School 55 Pecunit St Canton, MA

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Concord, MA, Picnic in the Park
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Concord, MA
8am-5pm. Minuteman Classic Road Race 8am, fun run at 9:30am, Fest from 11:30am-4:30pm with food and music. Hot air balloons!,
Emerson Field, Everett Street Concord, MA

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Franklin, MA
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Franklin, MA
Carnival 6/29-7/4, with parade 7/1 at 2pm, concert & fireworks 7/3, 7-10:30pm!,
Franklin, MA

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Harvard, MA
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Harvard, MA
Concert and fireworks 7/3 at 5pm at Fruitlands Museum. Also Town of Harvard parade & field events, Town Common, 7/4 at 11am.,
Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road Harvard, MA

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Lincoln, MA
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Lincoln, MA
7am-10pm. 7am breakfast, race, parade, baseball & soccer, 7pm concert & BBQ, 9pm fireworks. Rain date next day.,
Field behind the Codman Pool Lincoln, MA

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Milford, MA
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Milford, MA
7-10pm. Fireworks at 10pm. Rain date 7/5.,
Plains Park Milford, MA

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Natick, MA
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Natick, MA
7am-12pm. Pancake breakfast 7am-12pm. Parade 9am.,
Town Common Natick, MA

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Norwood, MA
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Norwood, MA
Outdoor concerts 7/1 and 7/2 at 7pm. Then on 7/4, 1pm bicycle, carriage, & historic character parade. 3pm concerts & 5:30pm parade & historic re-enactment.,
Norwood, MA

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Sharon, MA
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Sharon, MA
4-10pm. Festival 4:30pm w/ carnival games, climbing wall. Pie-eating contest 8pm, then fireworks 9:30pm! Rain date 7/8.,
Memorial Park Beach Sharon, MA

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Stoughton, MA
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Stoughton, MA
7/3 Concert 7pm, Fireworks 9:30pm. 7/4 Parade 2:30pm. Run by the celebration committee, not recreation dept.,
Stoughton, MA

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Sudbury, MA
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Sudbury, MA
Parade at 1pm. Rain or shine. From Union Ave at Rt 20 to Sudbury Town Hall.,
Sudbury Town Hall Sudbury, MA

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Walpole, MA
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Walpole, MA
Fire engine parade 6:30pm, Fireworks 9:30pm.,
Walpole, MA

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Braintree, MA
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Braintree, MA
11:45am-10:30pm. Parade 11:45am, carnival 2-10pm, live concert 2:30pm, “lighting of the lake” 9:35pm, fireworks at 10pm.,
Sunset Lake Braintree, MA

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Bridgewater, MA Arts & Music Festival
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Bridgewater, MA
Parade 10am, arts and music fest 10am-3pm, carnival 5-9:15pm, fireworks 9:30pm.,
Legion Field, Bedford Street Bridgewater, MA

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Brockton Fair
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Brockton, MA
5 nights of fireworks! This one’s huge, much larger than the Fiesta Shows carnivals. See demolition derby, pig racing, petting farm, magic show, fireworks, and more are all free, and motorcycle races, wrestling, and a live grizzly bear show.,
Brockton Fairgrounds, Rt 123 Brockton, MA

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Duxbury, MA
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Duxbury. MA
7/4 parade, 2pm, from Hall’s Corner, proceeds down Washington Street, ending at the High School. Then 7/7 beach party 4-10pm.,
School 130 Saint George St Duxbury. MA

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Hingham, MA
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Hingham, MA
6/30 Fireworks (rain date 7/1), 7/4 road race 7am, parade 10am. 7/7 Vintage Baseball Game, 3pm.,
Hingham, MA

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Onset, MA: (and Wareham, MA)
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Onset, MA
At dusk. Run by Village of Wareham.,
Over Onset Bay Onset, MA

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Plymouth, MA
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Plymouth, MA
9:30am-9:30pm. Parade 9:30am, Concert 7:30pm, Fireworks 9pm.,
Over Plymouth Harbor Plymouth, MA

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Swan Festival
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Wareham, MA
Horse drawn carriage rides, swan boat rides… Pet parade, “touch a truck”. Small, but creative.,
Wareham, MA

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Weymouth, MA
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Weymouth, MA
Fireworks 9:30pm. Run by Mayor’s Office. Called to confirm this.,
George Lane Beach Weymouth, MA

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Attleboro, MA – Attleboro Kidz 4th Fun!
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Attleboro, MA
9am-10pm. Kids festival 9-11:30am?? Then concert 7pm and fireworks 9:30pm. Rain date 7/5.,
Hayward Field Attleboro, MA

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Fairhaven Bicentennial Grand Parade
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Fairhaven, MA
Fire Vehicle Parade 7/1 at 11am, then muster 1pm. Car cruise 7/4 9am, with cannon firing 10am. Open houses at historical sites 7/5. Make sure to see the Vietnam Veterans “Moving Wall” Exhibit, a half-size replica of the Washington, DC, Vietnam Veterans Memorial which has been touring the country for more than twenty-five years.,
Fairhaven, MA

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Fall River, MA
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Fall River, MA
Fireworks at 9:30pm. Last year preceded by a festival at 7pm.,
Heritage State Park Fall River, MA

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Marion, MA
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Marion, MA
Parade 9am. Starts behind school up Main St to Spring St to Rt 6 to Front St. Called to confirm.,
Silver Shell Beach Marion, MA

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Middleborough, MA Carnival
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Middleborough, MA
Carnival all week. Festival 7/4 w/ watermelon eating contest, races, diving for coins, greasy pole climbing. Fireworks 7/4, rain date 7/5.,
Middleborough, MA

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New Bedford, MA
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New Bedford, MA
Fireworks 9:30pm.,
Hurricane Barrier, Gifford Street New Bedford, MA

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Kayak to the Fireworks
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Oak Bluffs, MA
Watch the fireworks from a kayak!,
Island Spirit Kayak, Edgartown Oak Bluffs Road Oak Bluffs, MA

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McCoy Stadium
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Pawtucket, RI
4-6pm BBQ, 6pm PawSox game, fireworks at dusk for 3 nights July 2,3,7. Run by Town Clerk. $27. No website but called to confirm.,
McCoy Stadium Pawtucket, RI

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Seekonk, MA (Speedway Thrill Show)
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Seekonk, MA
Fireworks after race car event. 5pm.,
Seekonk Speedway 1710 Fall River Ave Seekonk, MA

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Amesbury Days
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Amesbury, MA
All week they’ll have live music, kids carnival, hot air balloon rides, and LOTS more. On July 4, Concerts from 6pm and fireworks at 9:15pm.,
Amesbury, MA

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Beverly, MA: July 4th and Horribles Parade
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Beverly, MA
6/30 adults dance 8pm; 7/1 Scavenger hunt 6:30pm, Horribles parade 7/4 at 8am, followed by games & music all day and fireworks at 9pm.,
West Beach Beverly, MA

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Danvers, MA Endicott Park Day
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Danvers, MA
Chili & cookie contest. Ronald McDonald shows up (!!!) doll & bicycle parade. 2012: 8:30am-3pm.,
Endicot Park Danvers, MA

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Danvers, MA Fireworks
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Danvers, MA
Fireworks Festival 5-10:30pm. Hot air balloon rides. Rain date 7/5.,
Plains Park Danvers, MA

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Danvers, MA Horribles Parade
Danvers, MA
Win a prize for “most horrible” or just dress Patriotic for this July 4 parade.,
Seaboard Products, Beachwood St at Collins St Danvers, MA

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Gloucester, MA – July 4 and Horribles Parade
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Gloucester, MA
7/3 concert 5pm, then Horribles Parade 6pm, Fireworks 9:30pm. Be on the north/east side of the bay, not the south.,
Gloucester Harbor Gloucester, MA

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Two Town 4th Celebration – Hamilton / Wenham
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Hamilton, MA
12pm parade with cookout, kids activities.,
Patton Park, Rt 1 Hamilton, MA

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Lynn, MA
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Lynn, MA
Fireworks 9pm. Last year they had a concert at 7pm.,
Red Rock Park Lynn, MA

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Manchester, MA
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Manchester, MA
7/3 concert 7:15pm, fireworks 9:15pm. 7/4 parade 10am w/ sky divers landing at 12:15pm.,
Singing Beach Manchester, MA

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Rockport, MA Parade and Beach Bonfire
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Rockport, MA
6-10pm. Parade 6pm, concert 8:30pm, bonfire 9pm.,
Back Beach Rockport, MA

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Salem, MA
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Salem. MA
4-10pm. Reading of Declaration of Independence at 9am. Then kids festival 4pm, concert 5pm, military flyover 7:15pm, fireworks 9:15pm.,
Derby Wharf Salem. MA

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Salisbury Beach Sand and Sea Festival, with Pirates!
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Salisbury Beach, MA
This beach festival features live music, water races, a professional surfing demo… really a ton of creative dance and party stuff! Fireworks Sat 10:15pm.,
Salisbury Beach Salisbury Beach, MA

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Salisbury Beach, MA
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Salisbury, MA
campfire sing-along with fireworks at 10:15pm ends a whole week of fireworks and festival activities.,
Salisbury Beach Salisbury, MA

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Swampscott, MA
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Swampscott, MA
Fireworks display at Dusk.,
Swampscott, MA

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Wakefield, MA – “Largest Parade in the State”
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Wakefield, MA
A parade is listed, with no time. Last year it was: 3-9:30pm, with 3-5pm Parade, Fireworks 9pm.,
Wakefield, MA

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Andover, MA
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Andover, MA
Fireworks at dusk 7/3 at Andover High School. Then 7/4 horribles parade, 9:30am, games in the park, concert 10:30am-12pm.,
School 80 Shawsheen Road Andover, MA

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Ayer, MA
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Ayer, MA
12-10pm. Parade down Main Street at 2pm, then festival at Pirone Park, 12-9pm. Fireworks at dusk.,
978-772-8220 Ayer, MA

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Billerica, MA
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Billerica, MA
Concert 10am-2pm BBQ, music, activities. Their celebration is an extension of their outdoor music series.,
Town Common Billerica, MA

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Chelmsford, MA
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Chelmsford, MA
Two day Lions Club Festival on Town Common w/ concert 7-10pm. Then 7/4 Road Race 9:30am, Parade 10am.,
Center Common Chelmsford, MA

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Lawrence, MA
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Lawrence, MA
Festival 6pm w/ clowns, face painting, fire jugglers, pony rides. Rain or shine. Then “Biggest Fireworks Show in Merrimack Valley”.,
Veterans Memorial Stadium Lawrence, MA

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Lowell, MA: Fireworks on the Merrimack
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Lowell, MA
5-9:30pm. Entertainment, food, and live music 5pm. Then 9pm fireworks. Rain date 7/5.,
Sampas Pavilion, Vandenburg Esplanade Lowell, MA

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Methuen, MA
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Methuen, MA
Concert 6pm, fireworks coordinated to concert 9:15pm. Rain date 7/5.,
Nicholson Stadium Methuen, MA

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North Andover, MA
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North Andover, MA
7/3 Fireworks at 9:30 pm. Then events on the town common 7/4.,
N Andover Middle School North Andover, MA

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Pepperell, MA
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Pepperell, MA
Parade 12:30pm. Rain or shine. Fireworks at dusk.,
From Town Hall Pepperell, MA

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Tewksbury, MA
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Tewksbury, MA
8am-10pm. 9am Races, pie eating, then concert 7pm, fireworks 9:30pm. Called to confirm this.,
Livingston Street Recreation Area Tewksbury, MA

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Wilmington, MA
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Wilmington, MA
Carnival all week with fireworks 6/30 at 9pm and 7/3 at 9:30pm. Historical re-enactments, road race.,
Town Common, Church St. Wilmington, MA

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Clinton, MA
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Clinton, MA
Fireworks are still a maybe. Run by the Fire Department. At dusk. Called to confirm this.,
Clinton Middle School Clinton, MA

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Millbury, MA
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Millbury, MA
Carnival with Fireworks 7/3 and 7/4. Called to confirm this.,
High School, West Boylston St Millbury, MA

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Rutland, MA
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Rutland, MA
2012. 7/3 Fireworks 9:20pm. 7/4 Parade 2pm.,
Rutland, MA

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Sturbridge, MA (Old Sturbridge Village)
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Sturbridge, MA
The event of the week is July 4th at Sturbridge Village. It’s my favorite live action recreation museum, featuring the 1830s. I’ve been there and the entire day is full of educational fun, plus the fireworks 7/3 are fantastic!,
Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA

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Webster, MA
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Webster, MA
Fest and fireworks at 9:30pm.,
Memorial Beach Webster, MA

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Worcester, MA
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Worcester, MA
6-10pm. Kids activities 6pm, Concert 8pm, then fireworks 9:30pm. Rain date 7/5.,
East Park, Shrewsbury St Worcester, MA

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Amherst, MA (and Hadley, MA)
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Amherst, MA
5-10pm. Hot air balloon rides, live music, festival events, pie eating contest, corn husking contest, & fireworks at 9:30pm.,
McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Campus Amherst, MA

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Chicopee Fest-Of-All
Chicopee, MA
Let’s be frank. I see tons of festivals and I’m not impressed easily. This one I’m impressed by! They have a cell phone toss, a vintage baseball game, kids karaoke “idol” competition, a car show, and astronomy events both day & night. Rain or shine, with fireworks 6/30 (rain date 7/1).,
Szot Park Chicopee, MA

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East Longmeadow, MA
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East Longmeadow, MA
2012 Parade 10am. Two years ago they had fireworks the night before at the high school, but I couldn’t find the listing this year for that.,
East Longmeadow, MA

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Holyoke Fireworks
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Holyoke, MA
Fireworks!,
Holyoke, MA

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South Hadley, MA
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South Hadley, MA
Fest at 6pm, then fireworks. Rain date 7/5.,
Michael E. Smith Middle School South Hadley, MA

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Springfield, MA
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Springfield, MA
7:30pm live music, 9:30pm fireworks.,
Riverfront Park Springfield, MA

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Westfield, MA
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Westfield, MA
Fireworks at dusk. Fest from 4-10PM.,
Stanley Park Westfield, MA

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Fitchburg, MA – Fitchburg Civic Days
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Fitchburg, MA
Click on brochure for details. Doll & Carriage Parade 7/1, 1pm. Duck Race, 7/1, 6pm. Block Party, 7/3, 5-10pm. Fireworks, 7/3, 10pm. Parade 7/4, 10am.,
St. Bernard’s Elementary School Fitchburg, MA

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Greenfield, MA
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Greenfield, MA
Festival activities at 4:30pm with fireworks @ 9:35pm. Rain date next day. Last year they had music, too.,
Beacon Field & Middle School Field Greenfield, MA

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Fourth of July Celebration – Lenox, MA
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Lenox, MA
BBQ 1-5pm, with outdoor theatre reading of the Declaration of Independence 3pm.,
Lenox, MA

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North Adams, MA
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North Adams, MA
Fireworks 9:30pm.,
Noel Field Athletic Complex, State St North Adams, MA

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Pittsfield, MA
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Pittsfield, MA
Parade 10am. Fireworks?,
Town-wide Pittsfield, MA

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Barnstable, MA
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Barnstable, MA
9am-9:30pm. Parade 9am, Fireworks 9pm.,
Lewis Bay Barnstable, MA

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Bourne, MA
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Bourne, MA
Parade 10am.,
Main Street Bourne, MA

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Centerville, MA
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Centerville, MA
Parade 10am.,
Centerville Recreation Building Centerville, MA

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Chatham, MA
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Chatham, MA
Parade 9am. Run by the Chamber of Commerce.,
Main Street Chatham, MA

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Cotuit, MA
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Cotuit, MA
Parade 11am.,
Cotuit Elementary School Cotuit, MA

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Falmouth, MA
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Falmouth, MA
10am-9:30pm. Bike and Carriage Parade, 10am, downtown Falmouth. Then parade from Bank of America to Peg Noonan Park. Fireworks 8:45pm at Falmouth Heights Beach. Rain date July 5.,
Falmouth Heights Beach Falmouth, MA

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Hyannis, MA
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Hyannis, MA
Parade 4pm, then concert. Then fireworks.,
Hyannis, MA

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Hyannisport, MA
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Hyannisport, MA
Road race 9am. Hyannisport parade at 11am.,
Hyannisport, MA

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Edgartown, MA
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Edgartown, MA
Parade 5pm. Then 9pm fireworks in the harbor.,
Edgartown Harbor Edgartown, MA

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Mashpee, MA
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Mashpee, MA
5-10pm. 5pm Fest, then fireworks 9:30pm. Rain date 7/3.,
Mashpee High School Mashpee, MA

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Nantucket, MA
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Nantucket, MA
9am reading Declaration of Independence. Fair 10am-12pm on Main Street with a dunk tank, pie eating contest, and watermelon contest! And firework at 9pm.,
Jetties Beach Nantucket, MA

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Orleans, MA
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Orleans, MA
Fireworks 7/2 at dusk at Rock Harbor, rain date 7/6. Parade 7/4 at 10am, rain or shine.,
Rock Harbor Orleans, MA

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Osterville, MA
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Osterville, MA
Parade at 11am.,
Washington Avenue Osterville, MA

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Provincetown, MA
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Provincetown, MA
11am-9:30pm. Parade 11am. Fireworks 9pm.,
Over Provincetown Harbor. Provincetown, MA

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Sandwich, MA
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Sandwich, MA
8:30am-10:30pm. Road race 8:30am, parade 10am. Events all day like an egg toss and re-enactment muster, then concert 7:30pm and boat parade 9pm.,
Sandwich, MA

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Bristol, RI
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Bristol, RI
The oldest July 4th celebration in America starts with a carnival, then a Drum & Bugle Corps Competition and a Ball. Then Fireworks 7/3 at 9:30pm, Parade 7/4 at 8:30am.,
Bristol Town Common Bristol, RI

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Ancient and Horribles Parade
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Glocester, RI
I find this “horribles” parade concept fascinating yet disturbing! 2pm. Plus road race.,
Glocester, RI

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Patriotic Sing-a-long
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Enfield, NH
Creative, but probably the smallest of the July 4th events I’ll list here. 11am.,
Enfield Shaker Museum 447 NH Route 4A Enfield, NH

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Nashua, NH Field Day
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Nashua, NH
10am-10pm. Carnival games all day then fireworks at dusk!,
Nashua, NH

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New London, NH
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New London, NH
Boat Parade 3pm. Flares 9pm, Fireworks 9:30pm.,
New London, NH

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Sunapee Annual Parade + Fireworks
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Sunapee Harbor, NH
12-9:30pm. Concert 7/4 at 1pm, then 7/7 parade 12pm, fireworks 9pm.,
Sunapee Harbor, NH

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Barnum Festival Skyblast & Parade
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Bridgeport, CT
Barnum, the circus guy, started out in Connecticut! Concert 6/28 in the evening, then “Skyblast party” fireworks 6/29, parades 6/30 and 7/1.,
Seaside Park, Marina Park Cir Bridgeport, CT

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Dayville, CT (and Killingly, CT, Danielson, CT)
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Dayville, CT
BBQ & fun run at 6pm. Fireworks 9:15pm. Run by Killingly, CT.,
Owen Bell Park Dayville, CT

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Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich, CT
Two different fireworks displays at the same time! (Why not stagger them so that people can see both?) Live music 7pm, then fireworks.,
Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park Greenwich, CT

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3-D Fireworks at Quassy Amusement Park
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Middlebury, CT
“3D” Fireworks just means regular fireworks, but if you want to wear 3D glasses to make it more 1960s, you can. 10:15pm.,
Lake Quassapaug, Rt. 64 (2132 Middlebury Road) Middlebury, CT

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Independence Day at Mystic Seaport
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Mystic, CT
Boat race, Civil War military exercise re-enactment, parade at 1pm. Lawn games, theatre. All at this re-enactment museum.,
Mystic, CT

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New London, CT
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New London, CT
Kids show at 8pm, then fireworks!,
Ocean Beach Park New London, CT

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Windjammer Days
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Boothbay Harbor, ME
Family fun, pancake breakfasts, concerts, an arts & crafts fair, and what I like best- FIREWORKS on Wed 6/27.,
Town Center Boothbay Harbor, ME

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Jackman/Moose River Family Fun Day
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Jackman, ME
On June 30: 8am-7pm. Softball 8am, parade 4pm, kids activities 5:30-7pm. Then fireworks 7/4.,
Jackman Town Hall field 369 Main Street Jackman, ME

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Also Fun

St. Peter’s Fiesta Carnival
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Gloucester, MA
Enough with July 4th events. If you don’t mind the prominent Jesus, there’s a religious festival taking place in Gloucester.,
St Peter’s Square Gloucester, MA

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Sunset Clambake on Spectacle Island
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Boston, MA
Or why not head out to the Boston Harbor Islands? Thursday is the first of a series of clambakes on Spectacle Island this year, catered by the Summer Shack. The price is $80- but covers the cost of the ferry, food, and beer. (Please tell me that you don’t think the best way to experience the outdoors is to get buzzed.) There are also children’s and vegetarian options, which are cheaper.,
Spectacle Island Boston, MA

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Sea Shanties with the Jolly Rogues
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Boston, MA
I’d rather sing sea shanties! Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. 1-3pm.,
Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion 191W Atlantic Ave Boston, MA

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Boston Chowderfest
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Boston, MA
If you’re a tourist, it’s fine to experience Boston’s uniqueness through its chowder. The rest of us… please find something more arty to do this week. 2012: 11am-6pm.,
City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Plaza Boston, MA

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Zoobilee: Feast with the Beasts
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Providence, RI
See live animals, and eat dead ones. It’s all for charity. 7-11pm.,
1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI

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Children’s Day On the Plaza at City Hall
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Boston, MA
I’m not a child, and I don’t have any children. Yet, I’m sure I’d have fun at Children’s Day, which is part of Boston Harborfest. They’ll have the ubiquitous face painting. And jugglers.,
City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Plaza Boston, MA

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ConCertino
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Boxborough, MA
Filk music is participatory folk singing by people who are too silly to call it folk music or are just bad spellers. Fair warning: some of them are also bad singers.,
Holiday Inn 242 Adams Place Boxborough, MA

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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
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Becket, MA
Dance! Dance! Dance! This indoor / outdoor festival draws the best performers from around the world — although since it takes place all summer, it’s more like a venue’s performance season. You’ll find social events, participatory dance, and even some free performances.,
358 George Carter Road Becket, MA

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Robot Weekend at Davis Farmland
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Sterling, MA
After Canobie Lake, Davis Farmland is my favorite amusement park. Robot Weekend is when there’s a robot arm relay race, interactive robotics show by the Aztec team and robot bowling.,
145 Redstone Hill Sterling, MA

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Affairs of State
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Charlestown, MA
This must mean sailors from the year 1812, not 1812 sailors, because that would be a LOT of sailors for even a Commandant’s wife to handle. 10am-4pm.,
Commandant’s House, Charlestown Navy Yard Charlestown, MA

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Benjamin Franklin in Boston: A Walking Tour
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Boston, MA
What about Benjamin Franklin? Why doesn’t he get a national holiday? It’s his birthday this week and the local Boston walking tour company does a special tour for him during Harborfest. 3pm on both 6/30 and 7/4.,
Meet at School St & Washington St Boston, MA

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Independent Thinkers at Forest Hills Cemetery
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Jamaica Plain, MA
And this walking tour takes place in an especially beautiful cemetery. 1pm.,
Forest Hills Cemetery 95 Forest Hills Ave Jamaica Plain, MA

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The GREAT Duck Race
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Mansfield, MA
Put rubber ducks in a pond and see which ones floats to victory. 7:30pm.,
Fultons Pond Mansfield, MA

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SandwichFest
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Sandwich, MA
Which came first, the Earl or the Sandwich? Hint: the Earl. 10am-4pm.,
Sandwich, MA

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Evening with the Herons
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Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Bring a picnic, watch some boids, hear a nature talk about boids. BIG boids. 6-8pm.,
Coolidge Reservation Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

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The Rusty Gear
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Lynn, MA
Adult Swim is a TV show, I think, but people talk about it like it’s a series of TV shows, so I dunno. Obviously I am not fit to attend this fan convention for Metalocalypse and The Venture Brothers.,
Leisure Tower 10 Farrar St Lynn, MA

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This Week’s Free Fun Fridays
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All Over
Every Friday in July, a number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! This week you can visit Tanglewood, the Gardner Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, Heritage Museum & Gardens, and the Museum of African American History! So go! If not now, when?,
All Over

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Free Clinic: How to Fix a Flat Bicycle Tire
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Jamaica Plain
If cycling is your favorite way to get around town but you don’t know how to change a flat tire, you can learn how at this free clinic. 8pm.,
ikes Bombs Not Bombs, 8 Bartlett Sq. Jamaica Plain

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Performance

Free A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM opera a cappella
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Boston, MA
Shakespeare is FREE with this unusual take, melding opera, musical theater, and a cappella styles. But reserve tickets in advance.,
BCA Plaza Theatre 527 Tremont St Boston, MA

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Boston Circus Guild’s THRESHOLD
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Somerville, MA
Everything this performance troupe does is AMAZING! It’s a circus show for adults with remarkable talent and storytelling. Trust me, I’ve seen plenty of circus shows and if you’re an adult this is the one for you.,
The Center for Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA

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Travel

International Festival of Arts and Ideas
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New Haven, CT
Rather than a centralized festival, this is a series of performances, most of which are free!,
Various New Haven, CT

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Midsummer Magick Faire Grand Opening and Fire Festival!
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Oxford, CT
Comedy, stage shows, live combat, and they have nightime celebrations with fire dancing! Rain or shine.,
Schreiber’s Farm 648 Quaker Farms Road Oxford, CT

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The WoodenBoat Show
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Mystic, CT
Watch 50 families build a boat in a weekend! And see lots of funky boats including racing boats.,
Mystic, CT

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South Berwick Strawberry Festival
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South Berwick, ME
Let’s face it. If you won’t travel to Maine in the summer, when will you go? This ultra-small festival is just an excuse. 9am-4pm.,
197 Main Street South Berwick, ME

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Kennebunk Old Home Week
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Kennebunk, ME
Parade, petting zoo, crafts demos, and more…,
Kennebunk, ME

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Vermont Quilt Festival
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Essex Junction, VT
This is New England’s oldest and largest quilt event, so they claim.,
Champlain Valley Exposition Essex Junction, VT

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Let me build you a website!
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All Over
Need a website? I just built the official website for Liv Tyler’s new film. Hire me to build yours on the cheap! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com.,
All Over

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Please support Johnny’s Big Diet
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All Over
I’m employing peer pressure to help me with a new diet. I figure if I post my weight to the blog every week I’ll be too embarassed to cheat. In early May, I weighed 354.6 and now I’m 320. My goal? 210. Please email support to johnny@eventsinsider.com.,
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 Outdoor Theatre & Other Events Mon 6/25 Tue 6/26 Wed 6/27 Thu 6/28 Fri 6/29 Sat 6/30 Sun 7/1
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA

Check Facebook page for weather cancellations! Between JFK Street and Western Ave. 2-5pm.
Memorial Drive at JFK Street more
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Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA

Just for kids. Shows at 11:45am and 1:30pm.
Georges Island, 617-223-8666. more more
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Longfellow House Summer FestivalCambridge, MA

Most shows are outdoors. Various times, plus family sundays 1-3:30pm.
Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, 617-876-4491. more
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Amesbury Days Theatre in the OpenAmesbury, MA

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Free Outdoor Bankside FestivalLenox, MA

See left menu for acts by venue. Every performance in the Rose Footprint Theatre is outdoors.
Rose Footprint Theatre more
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One-act WednesdaysNewport, RI

6-7:30pm. If rain, moves indoors.
more more
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Car Shows on Oakland BeachWarwick, RI

Tuesdays from 5:30pm.
Oakland Beach more more
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Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH

Outdoor theatre and live music. Willy Wonka. Thu, Sun @7pm, Fri, Sat 8pm, with matinees.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Theatre Under the StarsHaverhill, NH

All shows 6pm. Wednedsays at Jewish Federation, 698 Beech St. Manchester, NH; Fridays at Alumni Hall: 75 Court St. Haverhill, NH; Thursdays at Amphitheatre: 28 Greene St., Plymouth, NH; Saturdays at Town Square, Waterville Valley, NH.
Various near Haverhill, NH more
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Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT

Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too.
Waveny Park more
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Shakespeare in the ParkGreenwich, CT

7:30pm. Romeo Juliet.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-299-1300. more
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Fireworks at Ocean Beach ParkNew London, CT

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Fireworks at Old Orchard BeachOld Orchard Beach, ME

9:45pm.
The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St more
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 Outdoor Movies Mon 6/25 Tue 6/26 Wed 6/27 Thu 6/28 Fri 6/29 Sat 6/30 Sun 7/1
Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA

Entertainment at 6pm, movies at sundown. Rain date the coming Wed.
Lawn at the Prudential Center more
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Boston Harbor Hotel’s ‘Summer In The City’Boston, MA

Silver screen and modern classics. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. more
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Burlington Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA

At dusk. Moves indoors if rain. Aug 15 & 22 are rain dates.
more
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Rogue Movies in the ParkMedford, MA

6:30pm preshow activities, then movie at dusk.
Various parks more more
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Summer in the HighlandsNewton Highlands, MA

Live music 6pm then movie at dusk.
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Movie Nights / Cookout on Revere BeachRevere, MA

Locations vary. 6pm entertainment, then film at dusk.
Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. more
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Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA

8pm.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. more
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Movies with the StarsMansfield, MA

In case of rain, Town Hall or the Church on West Street. Times vary.
South Common more
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Movies Under the StarsNorton, MA

7:30pm.
Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street more
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Neighborhood Night at the MoviesBeverly, MA

Fireworks instead on 8/5.
Lynch Park Shell more more
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Crafts & Movie NightDanvers, MA

Crafts 7pm, movie 8pm.
Glen Magna Farms, Ingersoll Street more
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Summer Movies SeriesGreenfield, MA

Dusk.
The Energy Park more
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Onset Bay Movie Co – Outdoor Movies SeriesOnset, MA

Thursdays at dusk.
The Bandshell, behind 197 Onset Avenue, 508-295-9026. more more
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Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI

Thursdays at dusk thru Oct 4.
Westminster St at Union St more
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Dance & Movie Nights at Jennings BeachFairfield, CT

Dance at 6:30pm, then movie.
Jennings Beach, 203-256-3144. more
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Summer Drive-in Movie SeriesMystic, CT

8pm.
55 Coogan Blvd, 860-572-5955. more
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Summer FlickersNew London, CT

Wednesday at 8pm.
Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001. more
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Beach Blanket Movie NightsNew London, CT

Sunset.
Ocean Beach Park more
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Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT

dusk.
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd more
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 Outdoor Music Mon 6/25 Tue 6/26 Wed 6/27 Thu 6/28 Fri 6/29 Sat 6/30 Sun 7/1
Payson Park Music FestivalBelmont, MA

June-July 6:45pm, Aug 6:15pm.
Payson Park, 617-993-2760. more
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Berklee Lunch Sessions at Prudential CenterBoston, MA

Every Tuesday in June and July from noon – 1:30 p.m, with rain dates in August.
Prudential Center, South Garden more
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Boston Harbor Islands MusicBoston, MA

Various day times.
Georges Island more
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WFNX Downtown Boston Block PartiesBoston, MA

5-8pm.
Summer Street, 617-482-2139. more
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Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA

Fridays 12:30-1:30pm.
Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. more more
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Readers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA

12-2pm.
School St at Washington St, 617-482-2139. more
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Summer Street Concert SeriesBoston, MA

12-2pm.
Downtown Crossing more
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Shoppers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA

12-2pm.
387 Washington St, 617-482-2139. more
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Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

Beach Party Mondays, Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, 6-10pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more
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Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA

12-2pm.
Post Office Square, 617-482-2139. more
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Sunday Jazz Brunch on the TerraceBoston, MA

11am-2pm. Might be for restaurant patrons only.
more
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Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA

6:30pm.
Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. more
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Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA

6:30pm.
Town Common more
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Concerts at the CCAECambridge, MA

42 Brattle Street, 617-547-6789. more
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Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

Wed 12-1pm, Thu 1-2pm.
47 Palmer St. more
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Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

Tue 4:30pm, Thu 12-1:30pm.
300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more
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Longfellow Family Sundays Art in the ParkCambridge, MA

Mostly family and children-oriented. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 1-3:30 PM.
105 Brattle Street, 617-876-4491. more
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Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA

7pm. Free.
Endicott Estate, 781-329-9118. more
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State Farm Summer Concert SeriesMedford, MA

Wed 7pm. Special Drum Corps concert 6/28.
Bear Creek Park, 781-393-2450. more
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Watertown Summer Concert SeriesWatertown, MA

6:30-8pm. If rain, Watertown Library.
Saltonstall Park, 617-972-6431. more
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Summer Concert SeriesWoburn, MA

6-9 pm. Rain dates a week later.
Jack Marlowe Park, 371 Main St., 781-935-5820. more
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Acton NARA Park Concerts & TheatreActon, MA

Various times & events.
Nara Park more
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Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA

Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26.
The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978.369.3909. more
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Concerts on the Common, FraminghamFramingham, MA

Fridays 6:30-8:30pm.
Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”.. more
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Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA

5pm.
Town Common more
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Hudson Summer ConcertsHudson, MA

Wed 6:30pm, Wood Park, Thu 12pm, Cellucci Park.
Various more
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Tuesday Night ConcertsLexington, MA

Tue 7:15pm.
Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. more
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Summer Concert Series at MarlboroughMarlborough, MA

What time? Last year it was 7-9pm.
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Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA

Sun 7pm.
Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St more
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Summer Concerts at WellesleyWellesley, MA

7-8:30pm. Hot dog, drinks & snacks available.
Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370. more
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Amesbury Days Summer ConcertsAmesbury, MA

Various times.
Millyard Amphitheatre more more
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Concerts on the Common at BeverlyBeverly, MA

Various times. Lynch Park or Town Common.
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Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA

5-8pm. Not on the website, but I confirmed this.
Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818. more
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Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA

7:30-10pm.
Boarding House Park more
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Summer Concert SeriesManchester, MA

6-8pm.
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Marblehead Festival of Arts Performing Arts at Crocker ParkMarblehead, MA

Marblehead Harbor, 11 Front Street more
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Concerts at the ShellSalem, MA

7-9pm.
167 Fort Avenue, 978-745-0251. more
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SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA

7:30-10pm, followed by fireworks!
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street more
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Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA

7pm except Jazz Concert 4-10pm on Aug 10.
Sampas Pavilion more
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Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA

Picnicking 5:30pm, Concert 7:15pm.
102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924. more
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Community Band ConcertOrange, MA

Fridays 7:30pm.
East River St., Butterfield Park more
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Summer Concert Series at Sunset LakeBraintree, MA

6-8pm.
Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand more
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Musician Union ConcertPlymouth, MA

7pm.
Plymouth Waterfront, 781-585-6870. more
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The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA

12:30pm at Village Landing Marketplace, 170 Water St, and also 6pm at Hedge House Lawn, 126 Water St.
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Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA

6:30-8:30pm. $5.
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Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA

Thursdays 7-9pm.
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Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA

6:30-8pm.
Featherstone more
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Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA

6-8 PM. $10 per car load.
417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. more
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Wrentham Concert on the CommonWrentham, MA

No times listed, but last year it was 6:30pm.
Town Common, 508-384-5427. more
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Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA

Fridays 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St more
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Hopedale Summer Bandconcert SeriesHopedale, MA

Wednesdays 7-9pm. Rain date: one day later.
, 508-473-8439. more
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Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA

6:30-8:30pm. Rain dates following Thursday.
Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924. more
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Wed Eves at the West Brookfield BandstandWest Brookfield, MA

7-9pm.
West Brookfield Bandstand more
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Jazz at Sunset at EcoTariumWorcester, MA

Gates open 5:30, concerts 6:30-8:30.
222 Harrington Way, 508-929-2703. more
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Out to Lunch Concerts on the CommonWorcester, MA

12-2pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. more
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Summer Band Concerts at ChicopeeChicopee, MA

Wed-Thu 6:30pm or Tue: 7pm.
Aldenville Commons or Szot tennis court, 413-594-3481. more
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Bike Night at Stearns SquareSpringfield, MA

6:15-9:30pm. Rain or shine.
Stearns Square more
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Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA

7-8:30pm, except 7/4.
Various more
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Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA

Tue 6:30pm. Rain or shine.
21 South Broad Street more
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Coop Concerts & MoreGreenfield, MA

Various times.
Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. more
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Summer Concert Series at South Hadley, MASouth Hadley, MA

6:30-8pm, plus 10/21.
Town Common, Rt 47 & Rt 116 more
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Concerts on the Lawn at the LibraryBourne, MA

7pm.
19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644. more
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Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA

6:30-9:30pm.
Onset Bandshell more more
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Summer Concert SeriesOsterville, MA

Wed 6:30-7:30pm.
Library Lawn more
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Summer Concerts at Concord, NHConcord, NH

7pm except 6/21 at 6:30pm.
Various more more
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Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH

2pm. Indoors??
Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site more
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Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH

Various times. BBQ on 8/14.
Gorham Common more
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Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH

7-9:30pm.
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Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH

Tue 7pm.
Bandstand, Community Park, Main St. more
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Summer Concerts at Keene, NHKeene, NH

7-8:30pm. If rain, Rec Center, 312 Washington St.
Central Square Common more
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Newport Town Common Concert SeriesNewport, NH

Sundays 6-8pm.
, 603-863-1510. more
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Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH

Sun 2pm, Sat 6pm.
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Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH

Wed 7-9pm.
Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand more
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Summerfun Outdoor Concerts at NashuaNashua, NH

Various times. All day on 6/10. Fairy Tale Fest 7/21.
Greeley Park more
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Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH

6:30pm.
, 603-526-4821. more
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Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH

7pm. And 10/11.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH

Hundreds compete for free park passes and a chance to record a professional demo CD. Register at 5:30pm.
Canobie Lake Park more
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Saturday Evening Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH

Saturday evenings.
Town Square more
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Free Sunday Summer Concert SeriesCentral Falls, RI

Call for times.
Jenks Park, Broad St, 401-727-7490. more
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Summer Concert at Rose Larisa ParkEast Providence, RI

6pm.
Rose Larisa Park, Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-435-7511. more
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Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI

Gee, no times of day on the website.
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North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI

Tue 7pm at Water’s Edge, Kids shows Thu 6:30pm at Town Beach.
, (401) 294-3306. more
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Friday Night Concert SeriesProvidence, RI

7:30pm.
Waterplace Park more
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Summer Concerts at South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI

6:30-7:30pm. Sun & Mon at Marina Park, Tue at Peace Dale Village Green.
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Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI

Tue 6-8pm. Rain date 2 days later.
Village Green, 401-596-7909. more
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Riverton Music FestivalBarkhamsted, CT

12-7:30pm. Just one day.
The Green or The Courtyard, Town Center? more
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Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT

6:30pm.
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Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT

7-8:30pm.
Brackett Park more
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Summer Music at Clinton Crossing OutletsClinton, CT

12-3pm.
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Town Band ConcertsGlastonbury, CT

A Taste of Glastonbury, 6/23, 6-10pm. Else, 7pm.
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Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT

Sun 7-8:30pm, except 6/24, 7/15, 8/12 at 4pm. Also Wed 7:15pm w/rain date Thu.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100. more
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Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT

6-8pm. Aug 9 & 16 are rain dates.
Esker Point Beach more
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Guilford Concerts on the GreenGuilford, CT

6-8pm.
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Hamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT

7:30pm.
Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546. more
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Hamden Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT

No times on the website, whadya know.
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Concerts on the GreenMadison, CT

Various times.
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Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT

7pm.
Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681. more
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Naugatuck Summer Music FestivalNaugatuck, CT

7pm. Rain dates & locations vary.
Town Green more
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Summer Concert Series at the Mill Pond Park GazeboNewington, CT

6:30pm.
Mill Pond Park more
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Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT

6:30-8pm.
Dickinson Memorial Park more
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Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT

7pm.
Town Green more
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Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT

Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music.
Ocean Beach Park more
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Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT

Mostly 7pm. Rain dates one day later.
Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more
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Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT

6:30-8:30pm.
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772. more
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Music Under the StarsShelton, CT

No times on the website, whadya know.
Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120. more
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Music on the GreenSouthington, CT

7-9pm.
more
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Summer Concert Series at Stafford, CTStafford Springs, CT

6pm.
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Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT

Mostly 7pm. If rain, school at 185 Branch Rd.
Seth Thomas Park, South Main St more
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Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT

7-9pm. Click the rec dep’t brochure photo.
Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274. more
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Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT

Tuedsays, 7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo more
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Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT

7pm. If rain, Commuinity Center, 321 New Britain Ave.
Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St more
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Music at the Park Summer ConcertsWatertown, CT

7pm. If rain, Swift Middle School.
Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road more
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Free Concerts at Windham, CTWindham, CT

2pm. If rain, school, 123 Quarry St.
Alex Caisse Park, Rt 195 more
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Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME

5-8pm.
Pickering Square more
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Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME

Wed 6:30-7:30pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St. more
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Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME

7pm.
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Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME

6:30pm. 8/25 ChiliFest.
Wells Harbor Park more
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Summer Concert at Fort Halifax ParkWinslow, ME

Fort Halifax Park more
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Brandon Summer Concert SeriesBrandon, VT

6:30pm.
Central Park or Brandon Green Park more
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Concerts on the GreenDanville, VT

Could not confirm this. Listing might be for a previous year.
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Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT

Mostly 6pm.
Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802.297.4FUN. more
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Brown Bag Concert SeriesWoodstock, VT

12pm.
Woodstock Village Green more
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