Sep 20-27, 2011: Astronomy Night, Civil War & Renn Faires, Fluff Fest, Innovations of Yesteryear, Life is Good Fest, Steely Dan + 2 Club Oberon Giveaways
Summer is over but Halloween is here! I keep the largest list of Halloween venues in New England (there are more than 100). Nobody else even lists 30, and those who try don’t put the loving touches on spelling out hours of operation and precisely which days are open. Please tell your friends.
Also this week I am introducing a new Corn Maze section. They all have daytime hours and most have nighttime events, some of which are Halloween themed! Make sure to bring a flashlight, and call ahead because corn mazes often close if it rained the previous day, due to mud still not drying up.
Did I miss anything? Please email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to let me know. I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!
-Johnny
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| Phantom Gourmet Food Festival – tix giveaway | Boston Metro
Sat 9/24 |
 This event is commercial, but for $40 you can sample food from 80 restaurants. I’ve attended and the quality is good, but they sell out so buy in advance. This year I have a pair of tix to give away, donated by the 2012 Ford Focus. To win, tweet “Follow @OddBostonEvents @FordcastTour + RT to win 2 Phantom Gourmet 9/24 Food Fest tix! #FocusVIP”. Landsdowne St., Boston, MA. |
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| King Richard’s Faire – ticket giveaway | South Shore
Sat 9/3 – Sun 10/23 |
 I have more tickets to give away for King Richard’s Faire, for Sep 24-25 only! You can try archery, axe throwing, and pillow fighting. To win twist my arm by saying how much you’ve been spreading the word to friends about Events INSIDER to johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. (And thanks!). 235 Main St, Carver, MA.508-866-5391. |
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| Steely Dan at the Wang Theatre – tix giveaway | Boston Metro
Wed 9/28 – Sat 10/1 |
 Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan will perform at the Wang Theatre, showcasing both greatest hits and deep cuts, and an “idealistic strategy for World Peace” that hopefully includes ROCKING OUT! Each of the shows Wed 9/29, Fri 9/30, and Sat 10/1 feature different music… And you can request your favorite songs at the website. Wang Theatre, Boston, MA. |
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| Justin Bond & BLINK at Club Oberon – tix giveaway | Boston Metro
Wed 9/21 |
 Club Oberon is the only never-fail venue in Boston, and I have 4 tix to give away for Tony-nominated performer Justin Vivian, an evening of stories and song Wed Sep 21, and 2 tix for BLINK, a high school reunion dance & theatre performance you join in on , Sep 25! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. Club Oberon, Cambridge, MA. |
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| Newport Mansions – tix giveaway | Rhode Island
Mon 9/19 – Sat 12/31 |
 Like Salem and Plymouth, Newport is a destination that’s worth the trip just for the permanent attractions. By day, walk the oceanside cliffwalk, see the beaches, and tour some of the dozen historic mansions. I was just there and it’s overpoweringly immersive to experience the opulence of the 1900 era. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win a pair of tix. Newport, RI. |
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| Arlington Astronomy Night | Boston Metro
Sat 9/24 |
 I’m totally thrilled by this park telescope night. They’ll be showing off Jupiter. 8pm. Robbins Farm Park, Arlington, MA. |
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| Colonial Faire & Muster of Fyfe & Drums | Metro West
Sat 9/24 |
 I’m always a fan of Revolutionary War re-enactors. This event will have plenty, doing a mock battle, with games, drill instruction, vendors, and fyfe and drum. Rain date following day. 2011 10am-4pm. Wayside Inn, Rt 20, Sudbury, MA. |
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| Civil War Living History Weekend on Lawrence Common | Lowell
Sat 9/24 – Sun 9/25 |
 I love re-enactments, a very creative way to learn some history, and the actors are super-passionate. This seems to be a major Civil War re-enactment festival, with battles and… whatever else it is that re-enactors do. Virginia re-enactors will be there, too. Lawrence, MA. |
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| Salem Village Renaissance Days | North Shore
Sat 9/24 – Sat 10/1 |
 Salem Village is a re-enactment attraction with live actors, just like Plimoth Plantation, and they’re going renaissance the next two weeks, with human chess games, tug of war, birds of prey, storytelling, live music, and “wench” auctions. Pioneer Village, Salem Park, Salem, MA.978-867-4767. |
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| Fluff Fest | Boston Metro
Sat 9/24 |
 Did you know that Marshmallow Fluff was invented in Somerville? This outdoor fest draws 10,000 with food, vendors, games, a NASA astronaut who brought fluff into space, and even the actress who played Cindy on The Brady Bunch. Rain date next day. 3-7pm, but activities the whole weekend. Union Square Plaza, Somerville, MA.617-623-1392 x119. |
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And a lot more this week at Boston Events Insider, the most popular events blog in New England, including:
And the Largest List of Cornfield Mazes and Halloween attractions in New England, tracking 130 ongoing attractions and dozens of one-shot events!
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