Sep 10-18, 2012: It's Still Summer!

Sep 10-18, 2012: It’s Still Summer!

09/09/12 by Johnny Monsarrat

King Richard’s Faire – giveaway

Carver, MA
Sat 9/1–Sun 10/21

I have one more pair of tickets to give away for King Richard’s Faire, the Renaissance/medieval festival with stage acts for adults and kids, jousting, circus acts, and more! To win, visit http://bostonevents.org/s/ and email johnny@eventsinsider.com with how you’ve helped spread the word about Events INSIDER!,
Carver, MA

, Sat 9/1–Sun 10/21

Lumberjacks in Love – giveaway

Stoneham, MA
Thu 9/13–Sun 9/30

This will be the best musical about lumberjacks you will ever see! I have two pairs of tickets to give away. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com and let me know how you’ve helped spread the word to friends about Events INSIDER!,
Stoneham, MA

, Thu 9/13–Sun 9/30

.38 Special – giveaway

Foxborough, MA
Thu 9/13

I have tickets to .38 Special to give away! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com.,
Foxborough, MA

, Thu 9/13

Warrant w/Firehouse – giveaway

Foxborough, MA
Sat 9/15

Ready for the ultimate 80’s party? I have free tickets to give away to see Warrant with Firehouse live in Foxboro. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com!,
Foxborough, MA

, Sat 9/15

Get the 2012 New England Guide

All Over
Thu 3/1–Mon 12/31

Mention my website to friends and get my 2012 New England Guide, with 700 off-beat destinations including dinosaur footprints, zoos, ziplines, where to go stargazing, and where to find an indoor water park in December!,
All Over,

Thu 3/1–Mon 12/31

I’m speaking at Mass Innovation Nights!

Cambridge, MA
Wed 9/12

I’m giving a lecture! Come see me tell “the secret of my success” at this monthly meeting with hundreds of entrepreneurs. 6:00pm.,
Cambridge, MA

, Wed 9/12

I’m speaking at Boston New Tech!

Boston, MA
Tue 9/18

Oh! And I’m giving a second lecture! This one will be much more techie and involve my two patents on collecting events from thousands of websites. 6:30pm.,
Boston, MA

, Tue 9/18

MassChallenge interview

Boston, MA
Tue 10/23

MassChallenge is the largest-ever startup accelerator and competition. Click for my interview with Karl Buttner!,
Boston, MA

, Tue 10/23

Boston’s Largest High-Tech / Business Calendar

All Over
Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Do you network? Find Boston’s largest calendar of high-tech and business networking events in my free mobile app!,
All Over,

Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

FOUND Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Tour

Brookline, MA
Wed 9/12

FOUND is a series of collections of human insight, from tossed-away bits of paper and other items! Meet the authors.
Brookline, MA

, Wed 9/12

Project MUM

Somerville, MA
Sat 9/15

OMG — that’s Outdoor Music Groove! It’s a dance party under the McGrath Highway!! 9pm-1am. Rain or shine.,
Somerville, MA

, Sat 9/15

Somerville Riverfest

Somerville, MA
Sat 9/15

Somerville is hopping! Festival at 12pm then fireworks 9pm and an outdoor dance party! Rain date next day. Behind the Christmas Tree Stores Parking lot.,
Somerville, MA

, Sat 9/15

Arlington Town Day

Arlington, MA
Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

This sounds fun! Arlington will have fireworks on Friday at Spy Pond, and a big street festival Saturday on Mass Ave with small towny stuff, even though Arlington isn’t a small town.,
Arlington, MA

, Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

Dancing Under the Stars at Seaport

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

Dance outside — ballroom and latin (with lessons) on the bridge connecting the Seaport Boston Hotel and the Seaport World Trade Center. How nice! 7-10pm. Tickets required.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

Dine at Dusk

Boston, MA
Wed 9/12

“Dewey” want to eat al-fresco on tables and picnic blankets provided by the City? 5-7pm in Dewey Square.,
Boston, MA

, Wed 9/12

South Boston Street Festival

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

I’ve seen this. It’s just street vendors — no big deal — but a TON of them, plus music and fun. So bring a sack for all the literature and glorious free swag. Oh wait! You’ll find free sacks, too! 11am-6pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

Billerica’s Yankee Doodle Homecoming Festival

Billerica, MA
Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

More fireworks! It’s still summer! And a parade, scavenger hunt, donut eating contest, tug of war, and a lot more.,
Billerica, MA

, Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

Civil War Re-enactment

Wakefield, MA
Sat 9/15

A civil war re-enactment to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the War of Northern Aggression. It’s in Wakefield, so it’s easy to get to. 1-4pm.,
Wakefield, MA

, Sat 9/15

Fish Box Derby Race

Gloucester, MA
Sun 9/16

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

, Sun 9/16

Pawtucket Arts Fest

Pawtucket, RI
Thu 9/6–Sun 9/30

There’s something for everyone at the Pawtucket Arts Festival, which is really a series of festivals, not a contiguous event.,
Pawtucket, RI

, Thu 9/6–Sun 9/30

Misaquamicut State Beach Fall Fest

Westerly, RI
Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

Fireworks! And other less exciting stuff. On a beach! Yay! It’s still summer.,
Westerly, RI

, Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

Eastern States Exposition

West Springfield, MA
Fri 9/14–Sun 9/30

The Big E is New England’s largest agricultural fair! My favorite part is the circus, but you’ll find a giant carnival, a small parade, a horse show, nationally touring musicians, and a giant slide!,
West Springfield, MA

, Fri 9/14–Sun 9/30

Outdoor concerts!

All Over
Tue 5/1–Thu 9/20

No one else lists more outdoor New England concerts! I track 332 different concert series with more than 3000 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.,
All Over,

Tue 5/1–Thu 9/20

Corn mazes!

All Over
Thu 8/2–Wed 10/31

I also track 42 cornfield mazes in New England, many of which have events at night! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom.,
All Over,

Thu 8/2–Wed 10/31

Starry Starry Night at Davis MegaMaze

Sterling, MA
Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

Running through a maze at night? Sounds challenging and spooky! Davis MegaMaze is my favorite New England corn field maze. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm.,
Sterling, MA

, Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

Helicopter rides at Davis MegaMaze

Sterling, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

My favorite corn maze is right across the street from my favorite amusement park farm! They have apple picking and I’ve been for their helicopter rides and it’s great — you get a top-down look at whatever they’ve carved their corn maze into. 12-5pm.,
Sterling, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Mercedes Day at the Larz Anderson Museum

Brookline, MA
Sun 9/16

The Larz Anderson has another of its classy lawn festivals, this time featuring mercedes. Mercedeseses. Mercs. 10am-2pm.,
Brookline, MA

, Sun 9/16

The Raven’s Trail: A Walking Tour of Poe’s Boston

Boston, MA
Sun 9/16

Everyone’s favorite 19th century horror writer, Edgar Allan Poe, a Bostonian by birth, will be the subject of this walking tour! 1 pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sun 9/16

MassCann Freedom Rally

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

See what happens when stoners organize a music festival (groovy) and a political movement to legalize marijuana (whatever, man). 12pm-6pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

Squash Showdown@Symphony

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

Not a joke! I called to confirm that — hysterically — they have turned Symphony Hall into a squash court. WTF, guys?? 7pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

Lebanese Day

Boston, MA
Thu 9/13

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

, Thu 9/13

Adventure Race – Hosted by Single Fit People

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

It’s a scavenger hunt. It’s your first date with a single stranger. Might that work? I think I might spend the entire day being too competitive. “Run faster, you skanks!” Sounds fun, and it’s a fundraiser for charity! 11am-5pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

South End Open Studios (Boston Open Studios, United South End Artists Open Studios)

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

South Boston is said to be the “best” artist community in the area. So come walk around visiting local artists in their homes and studios — something far more personal than simply meeting vendors, and it’s nice to walk around getting to know a neighborhood! It’s free but of course they hope you’ll buy artwork. Info booth at 450 Harrison Ave. 11am-6pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Battle Road Homes Open House and Historic Trades Day

Concord, MA
Sat 9/15

The “battle road” is the road that the British chased the minute men out of town on, on the Battle of Lexington. Local rich people have bought up the old-timey homes and once a year they open them to the public. Sort of an awesome version of the rich-people-tour of “gardens” they do in Boston once in a while. 10am-4pm.,
Concord, MA

, Sat 9/15

Norwood Day

Norwood, MA
Sat 9/15

Norwood is having a street festival. They say there’ll be free food, but buttons cost $3.00 ($4.00 day of festival). 9:30am-3:30pm.,
Norwood, MA

, Sat 9/15

Harvard Fall Festival

Harvard, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Yet another small town event, with a BBQ cookoff, a carnival that only kids can ride (*pout*), and a craft fair. Guess I’ll spend the entire time at the MEDIEVAL CHALLENGE knife and axe throwing, log jousting and using a trebuchet. (That’s a catapult!).,
Harvard, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

stART on the Street

Worcester, MA
Sun 9/16

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

, Sun 9/16

Endless Summer Waterfront Festival at Nantasket

Hull, MA
Sat 9/15

Summer’s not actually endless, so take advantage of these outdoor festivals while they last! Rain date the next day. It’s free! They’ll have a petting zoo and a street chalk art event (Sign up). And they’ll have hot dog, pizza eating, and “brain freeze” smoothie eating competitions. 12-5pm.,
Hull, MA

, Sat 9/15

Tattersall Farm Day

Haverhill, MA
Sun 9/16

This event is unique in that it does not seem to have an actual name. But they’ll have tethered balloon rides, pony rides, beekeeping, and hay rides! Plus the ubiquitous face painting.,
Haverhill, MA

, Sun 9/16

Revolutionary War Encampment

Charlestown, NH
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Just imagine Arnold Schwartzenegger in the George Washington role with a machine gun. The Fort at No. 4 has a Revolutionary War encampment where re-enactors will teach you about the 18th century.,
Charlestown, NH

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

BioBlitz at the Seacoast Science Center

Rye, NH
Sat 9/15

This seashore science center invites you to help find and count animals, for biodiversity research. Bring boots and meet super-passionate biologists. Slideshow presentation and “other activities”. Come anytime 6am-5pm.,
Rye, NH

, Sat 9/15

Gay Wedding Expo

Nashua, NH
Sun 9/16

Talk about FABULOUS! A gay wedding expo to both celebrate marriage equality and learn about wedding resources. 12:30-3:30pm.,
Nashua, NH

, Sun 9/16

Railfan’s Weekend at Conway Scenic Railroad

North Conway, NH
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Now that the space shuttle program has ended, trains are a lot more impressive. And at this event, you can not only ride a real train for the scenic views, you can try an old-timey hand pump car, a train turntable, and a ‘rail velocipede’. I can only imagine this is a giant centipede shaped train.,
North Conway, NH

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival

Harwich, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Another nice surprise is this cranberry festival. It’s hard to base an entire festival on cranberries, but they seem to be up for it, including craft vendors and music.,
Harwich, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Johnny’s nice pranks website

All Over
Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

My friends and I like to play nice pranks. Now I have them all up on a website! Check it out and please blog about it.,
All Over,

Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Johnny trapped on a mountain at night

All Over
Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Once I was trapped on a mountain at night, with 90 minutes before complete darkness would leave me blind. How did I survive? Check out my new website and please blog about it!,
All Over,

Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Radical Roxbury Bicycle Tour

Roxbury, MA
Sat 9/15

What do Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, the Black Panthers and SNCC have to do with Boston? Find out on the fun and informative bike ride. 10am-12pm. Tickets required.,
Roxbury, MA

, Sat 9/15

Harbor to the Bay AIDS Bike Ride

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

Yet another charity. This time, bikes do the walking. Boston to Provincetown.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

History and Hidden Gems: A Bike Tour of the Fenway and Mission Hill

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

An easy ride through the gardens where you can meet the gardeners. Registration required, but its free. 10am-12pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

Civil War Tour at Mount Auburn Cemetery

Cambridge, MA
Sat 9/15

Walking tours of a cemetery about a time our country tore itself apart? Sad, but interesting and informative.,
Cambridge, MA

, Sat 9/15

Andover Days

Andover, MA
Sat 9/15

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

, Sat 9/15

Bedford Day

Bedford, MA
Sat 9/15

Bedford Day is a parade that ends at a street festival, with the usual high-school and ‘community’ entertainment. 10:30am.,
Bedford, MA

, Sat 9/15

pARTicipate at the Decordova

Lincoln, MA
Sat 9/15

The Decordova is celebrating new installations and you’re invited. Interact with artists and nature in scenic Lincoln, MA. 11am-3pm.,
Lincoln, MA

, Sat 9/15

EAA Chapter 196 Picnic Fly-In At Myricks Airfield

Berkley, MA
Sun 9/16

Hamburgers and airplanes. Both are yummy; one has plenty of iron! 10:30am-3pm.,
Berkley, MA

, Sun 9/16

Summer’s End Festival

Narragansett, RI
Sun 9/16

Kites and sandy fun to celebrate the end of summer sponsored by local businesses. And you can buy booze. (What’s the deal with that? People want to visit the beach and get buzzed?? Bleah. I don’t get it. When I’m at the beach I want to be as me as possible! Yippee!).,
Narragansett, RI

, Sun 9/16

Newport International Boat Show

Newport, RI
Thu 9/13–Sun 9/16

The best days in a man’s life are when he buys his boat and when he sells his boat. For certain kinds of man. For example, Popeye.,
Newport, RI

, Thu 9/13–Sun 9/16

Tour of Fairy Houses in Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth, NH
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Fairy houses are tiny “buildings” made of twigs, as though fairies built them. It’s an excuse to visit this 1900-era re-enactment museum — and the nearby water park!,
Portsmouth, NH

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Rochester Fair

Rochester, NH
Fri 9/14–Sun 9/23

Fiesta Shows’ traveling carnival continues to make the rounds, and they’ll have racing pigs, a giraffe exhibit, and a demolition derby.,
Rochester, NH

, Fri 9/14–Sun 9/23

Farm Day at the Franklin Park Zoo

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

You don’t have to leave the city to experience life on the farm! Visit the zoo and see farm animals. 10:30am-3pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

Joint 100th Birthday Party for the Fairmont Copley Plaza and Franklin Park Zoo

Boston, MA
Sun 9/16

So the zoo is bringing animals to a fancy hotel? Okaaaaaaay. I guess that’s good. I guess the idea is to make it easier for people too lazy to travel 5 miles to get inspired to visit the zoo. 1-2:30pm. Free, but a $10 donation for adults is suggested.,
Boston, MA

, Sun 9/16

Quincy ArtsFest

Quincy, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

This is a commercial event with an art competition where you can buy art if you want. I hope it’s at least outdoors, because, you know, I’ve seen malls before. 09/05 1pm – 3pm, and 09/06 7pm @ 9pm.,
Quincy, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Ashland Day

Ashland, MA
Sat 9/15

I got a last minute press release on this! Click for details! 10am-7pm.,
Ashland, MA

, Sat 9/15

Salty Dog Day

Essex, MA
Sat 9/15

No, not hot dogs! Dog dogs. And they’re salty. Live music and animal training demos.,
Essex, MA

, Sat 9/15

Oktoberfest Salem

Salem, MA
Sat 9/15

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

, Sat 9/15

Vintage Baseball Doubleheader

Newbury, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Teams demonstrate the old-timey original rules of baseball. 12-3pm.,
Newbury, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

American Heart Walk

Boston, MA
Sat 9/15

If you like hearts, and don’t like disease, consider this Yet Another Charity Walk for a really good cause. 1mi, 3mi, or 6mi route along the Charles River.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 9/15

Hootenanny in Harvard Square

Cambridge, MA
Sun 9/16

They promise timeless folk tunes played on the mandolin, dulcimer, guitar, banjo, ukulele. They’ll even let you bring your own instrument or sing along. My contribution will be the collection jar. Not money in the jar. The jar.,
Cambridge, MA

, Sun 9/16

Carousel Week

Boston, MA
Fri 9/14–Fri 9/21

The first rule of Carousel Week is that you do NOT talk about Carousel Week. Seriously, they’re running an event and I can’t get any information about it. Well, by the time you read this, they’ll probably have something up on their website. With a name like Carousel Week, how bad could it be?,
Boston, MA

, Fri 9/14–Fri 9/21

Run to the Beat

Boston, MA
Sun 9/16

No reason to bring your ipod to this 5k. Live music lines the course. Oh, and dressing up is encouraged. race starts at 9 am.,
Boston, MA

, Sun 9/16

White House Pastry Chef, Bill Yosses

Cambridge, MA
Mon 9/17

Science and Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to the Science of Soft Matter. This week’s lesson taught by White House Pastry Chef, Bill Yosses. (The White House has an entire chef just for pastry? Is there a chef for green beans? Fish sandwiches?) 7pm.,
Cambridge, MA

, Mon 9/17

East Broadway Foodie Crawl

Somerville, MA
Tue 9/18

I guess it won’t kill me to plug this clearly commercial event where you visit 10 restaurants for food samples. Somerville has earned it with so many creative events this summer! 6-9:30pm.,
Somerville, MA

, Tue 9/18

The Soule Homestead Harvest Fair and Joe Davies Folk Festival

Middleborough, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Sheep dog demonstrations, “trick horse show”, and lots of craft demonstrations are featured in this small fest. Admission is $7.,
Middleborough, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Dinosaur Festival

Granby, MA
Sat 9/15

Don’t get too excited. The dinosaurs are prefab statues decorate generic statues to generate media attention for local businesses. But… they’ll have a road race, a chili contest, and “cupcake wars”. That could be good! Please tell me that means throwing cupcakes like snowballs, hiding behind walls of cupcake fortresses. Oh! And there’s a concert that might be outdoors. 9am-9pm.,
Granby, MA

, Sat 9/15

RI / CT Day at Southwick’s Zoo

Mendon, MA
Sun 9/16

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

, Sun 9/16

New England Pet Expo

Wilmington, MA
Sat 9/15

Celebrities from TV’s “Animal Planet”, one human, one dog, are the stars of what is basically a free vendor market to get you to buy pet stuff. I guess that’s good. 10am-6pm.,
Wilmington, MA

, Sat 9/15

Sandwich Glass Museum Glass Show and Sale

Sandwich, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

If I wanted to buy art, I think I’d prefer to be at this glassblowing event instead, perhaps on the way back from the Heritage Museums & Gardens. I stopped here once and was given a spontaneous demonstration with no pressure to buy anything. This event will likely be worth a visit.,
Sandwich, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Lenox Tub Parade and Gilded Age Weekend

Lenox, MA
Sat 9/8–Sat 9/15

Miss the good ol’ robber baron days? This week-long festival includes galas, socials, opera and, on Sep 15, a parade of horses and carriages festooned with flowers that dates back to the Gilded Age.,
Lenox, MA

, Sat 9/8–Sat 9/15

Josh Billings Run Aground Triathalon

Lenox, MA
Sun 9/16

27 mile bike, 5 mile canoe or kayak, 6 mile run through 5 towns in the beautiful Berkshires…then party!,
Lenox, MA

, Sun 9/16

Wild Western Weekend of Mountain Biking

Dalton, MA
Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

Like, biking? Like, on a mountain? Sounds bumpy and hilly. Good downhill, though.,
Dalton, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sun 9/16

September 11th Anniversary at Battleship Cove

Fall River, MA
Tue 9/11

At 8:30am, Battleship Cove will commemorate the victims of September 11th. I’m sure it will be moving.,
Fall River, MA

, Tue 9/11

POW/MIA Ceremony at Battleship Cove

Fall River, MA
Sun 9/16

Another touching event at Battleship Cove. This time it is a ceremony in remembrance of those lost in recent wars.,
Fall River, MA

, Sun 9/16

The Puppet Showplace Slam: Grown-up Fairytales Edition

Brookline, MA
Sat 9/15

This puppet show is not for children unless you want your children to see a play set in the Groin region of France and featuring a large cast of mouth puppet characters. 8pm.,
Brookline, MA

, Sat 9/15

Boston Comedy Festival

Boston, MA
Fri 9/7–Sat 9/15

The Boston Comedy Festival was SO much fun the year I went. Highly recommended! The really big deal is finals night, the last night of the week.,
Boston, MA

, Fri 9/7–Sat 9/15

It’s a Love Thang

Boston, MA
Thu 9/6–Sun 9/16

If the public won’t love them, I guess customer service reps must love themselves. Be warned, this play has nudity.,
Boston, MA

, Thu 9/6–Sun 9/16

Marie Antoinette – our review

Cambridge, MA
Sat 9/1–Sat 9/29

Let them eat cake! The original Marie Antoinette was referring to caked mud, not dessert. Click for our review!,
Cambridge, MA

, Sat 9/1–Sat 9/29

Berkshires Gateway Jazz Weekend

Lee, MA
Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

For not liking jazz, I sure do post a lot of jazzy events. Like this week long festival of jazz in the Berkshires.,
Lee, MA

, Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

Milford Irish Festival

Milford, CT
Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

Ooh! It’s an Irish festival. They’ll have “music” and “sports” and “shopping”. 6 pm to 10:00 pm Friday and 11 am to 9:30 pm Saturday. Rain or Shine. The admission fee is $10 Saturday & $5 Friday per person 13 years and older.,
Milford, CT

, Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

N.E. Helicopters 4th. Annual Gathering

Marlborough, CT
Sat 9/15

If you’re lucky enough to fly a plane, join this group of enthusiasts for a flight and a swim. Or just show up and gawk at the helicopters. OooOOoo!,
Marlborough, CT

, Sat 9/15

Connecticut Star Party

Ashford, CT
Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

Here’s another weekend of outdoor astronomy. Meet enthusiasts who will show you the stars.,
Ashford, CT

, Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

Acadia Night Sky Festival

Bar Harbor, ME
Thu 9/13–Mon 9/17

More astronomy! You simply must go to one of these. Like the best stars, this one is bigger, but further away.,
Bar Harbor, ME

, Thu 9/13–Mon 9/17

Capriccio and Festival of Kites

Ogunquit, ME
Mon 9/3–Wed 9/12

This is a two-week arts fest with a kite fest on Sep 8. There’s not a lot of information, but with a name like “Festival of Kites”, you can be assured that there will be kites.,
Ogunquit, ME

, Mon 9/3–Wed 9/12

Annual Car Show at Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach, ME
Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

This car show comes with a parade and a beach! And it’s only a 90 minute drive from Boston, even though it’s in Maine.,
Old Orchard Beach, ME

, Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

Celebrate Bowdoinham Festival

Bowdoinham, ME
Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

Happy 250th birthday Bowdoinham. Let’s celebrate with an ton of fireworks. BOOM!,
Bowdoinham, ME

, Fri 9/14–Sat 9/15

Young Eagle Flight Rally

Sanford, ME
Sat 9/15

Kids aged 8 thru 17 fly free (but hopefully with an adult). The idea I think is to draw in students for airplane flying school.,
Sanford, ME

, Sat 9/15

Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours

Bucksport, ME
Sat 9/8–Sat 10/13

I don’t believe in ghosts, but there’s something creepy about an old civil war fort. Let’s hope this is fun, not those “paranormal” idiots who actually believe in ghosts — and they just happent to make money from getting others to believe, too.,
Bucksport, ME

, Sat 9/8–Sat 10/13

Starry Starry Night

West Dover, VT
Thu 9/13

So I’m not actually sure that this is happening, but I plugged in a calendar date, which usually means that at some point I confirmed it. Call for details. Sounds like it involves stars, starry stars, and night.,
West Dover, VT

, Thu 9/13

Bennington Car Show and Swap Meet

Bennington, VT
Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

This car show bills itself as the oldest in Vermont. I did not know there was much competition, but with a number of categories and a tractor pull, it may be worth the drive.,
Bennington, VT

, Fri 9/14–Sun 9/16

Tunbridge World’s Fair

Tunbridge, VT
Thu 9/13–Sun 9/16

I call shenanigans. By definition, a world’s fair must have international exhibits. And a giant 1960s future-vision space needle.,
Tunbridge, VT

, Thu 9/13–Sun 9/16

Let me build you a website!

All Over
Thu 3/1–Mon 12/31

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.,
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Outdoor Theatre

Outdoor Theatre & Other Events – click map above to set region	Sat 9/15	Sun 9/16
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		S
Little Red Robin Hood & Family Hour in the OpenNewburyport, MA Robin Hood 2pm, Family Hour 11am. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572.	S
WaterfireProvidence, RI An outdoor event where they place baskets of burning wood in the Providence River, lighting up the riverwalk and with vendors, music, and more. 20 minutes after sunset. Providence Place, 401 751-1221.	S

Outdoor Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 9/10	Tue 9/11	Wed 9/12	Thu 9/13	Fri 9/14	Sat 9/15	Sun 9/16	Mon 9/17
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at dusk thru Oct 4. Westminster St at Union St				R
Summer FlickersNew London, CT Wednesday at 8pm. Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001.			W

Cornfield Mazes

Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region	Mon 9/10	Tue 9/11	Wed 9/12	Thu 9/13	Fri 9/14	Sat 9/15	Sun 9/16	Mon 9/17
Schartner Farms Corn MazeBolton, MA Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Daytimes only. 211 West Berlin Road, 978-779-0212.						D	D
Corn Maze at Hanson’s FarmFramingham, MA voice mesg says “in September. 20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Goss Farm Corn MazeDunstable, MA Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No Halloween theme this year, but is a corn maze open some nights! 446 Pleasant St, 978-649-7688.						D	D
Marini Farm Corn Maze Flashlight NightsIpswich, MA Mon, Thu, Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights, bring a flashlight, 6-10pm. 259 Linebrook Rd, 978 471-9203.	D			D	D	D	D	D
Haunted Cornfield at Connors Farm Corn MazeDanvers, MA Daily 9am-6pm. See website for coupon. Halloween night maze some nights. Singles night Oct 8. Halloween Kids Day Oct 31. 30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), 978-777-1245.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Kimball Farm Haunted MazeHaverhill, MA Daily 9am-6pm. Some nights to 10pm. October, Haunted. Small but visit nearby Castle of Fear. 780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990.	D	D	D	D	B	B	D	D
Sauchuk Farm Corn MazePlympton, MA Days 10am-6pm. Last admission 1 hour before close. Some nights. Bring a flashlight. 234 Center Street						D	D
Davis MegaMaze Halloween Fright NightsSterling, MA My favorite corn field maze is across the street from a big petting zoo with hayrides, go carts, and apple picking. It’s the best!! They have night mazes with telescopes and Halloween nights with monsters! 145 Redstone Hill					N	B	D
West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm. No nights. 481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022.						D	D
Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA 10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. Nights 6:30-10pm. South Main Street, 413-665-8331.						D	D
Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI 10am-dusk except Fri (3:30pm), Sun (11am). No nights. Pumpkin Fest 9/29. Harry Potter 10/13. Halloween Party 10/27. Often themaize.com is updated earlier than the main website. 251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444.		D			D	D	D
Lake Knoll Farm Corn MazeAlton, NH Weekends. “Check back for Halloween hours. 55 Prospect Mountain Rd, 603.776.4830.						D	D
Maze Massacre at Sherman FarmConway, NH 10am-5pm. Haunted nights, 7-9pm. Some dates non-scary for kids. , 603-939-2412.						D	D
Beans & Greens Farm Corn MazeGilford, NH Days 10am-5pm, Nights by reservation only, 8-11pm. 245 Intervale Road, 603-293-2853.	D	D	D	D	B	B	D	D
Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH Daily 10am-5pm in August. Then Wed-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Some nights 7-9pm. Bring a flashlight. Not “haunted”. Huge bonfire. Free cider & donuts. 118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572.			D	D	D	D	D
Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH Daily 11am-dusk. No nights. 107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Trombley Gardens Corn MazeMilford, NH Days to 6pm. Pumpkin throwing machine. Saturdays in October haunted maze to 9:30pm. 150 North River Road, 603-620-5785.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Buttonwood Farm Corn MazeGriswold, CT Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-dusk thru 10/31. Some nights. 860-608-9530. 471 Shetucket Turnpike, 860-376-4081.					D	D	D
Lyman Orchards Corn MazeMiddlefield, CT Corn maze but also a SUNFLOWER maze! 4 acres. Trivia challenges. Wed-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No nights. Routes 147 & 157, 860-349-6015.			D	D	D	D	D
Spookfest at Hayes Corn MazeNorth Granby, CT Website says 2011 but I called to confirm dates. Fri 4-9pm, Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. Bring a flashlight. Hayes Dairy, 151 East St, 860-653-4157.					B	B	D
Preston Farm Corn MazePreston, CT Mon-Fri 3pm-Dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-Dusk. No nights. 92 Route 2, 860-886-MAZE.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Foster Family Farm Corn MazeSouth Windsor, CT Sep weekends, then night begins 9/21. Oct Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm. Last ticket 9pm. Bring a flashlight. 90 Foster Street, 860-648-9366.						D
Ekonk Hill Corn MazeSterling, CT Fri 3pm-dusk; Sat-Sun 11am-dusk. Check back for October night schedule. 227 Ekonk Hill Rd, 860-564-0248.					D	D	D
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT 11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts! , 860-923-3439.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Plasko’s Farm Corn MazeTrumbull, CT Fri 3-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. School groups can come weekdays. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 670 Daniels Farm Rd, 203-268-2716.					D	D	D
Zack’s Corn Maze Flashlight TagYork, ME Fri-Sun 12-6pm. Nights Fri-Sat, 7-10pm. Play flashlight tag! 7 Colby Turner Rd, 207-475-7857.					B	B	D
Pumpkin Valley Farm Corn MazeDayton, ME Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights 6-9pm. Last ticket sold one hour before close. Union Falls Rd, 207-929-4545.						D	D
Thunder Farm Road Corn MazeCorinna, ME Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Nights 6:30pm-10pm with haunted hayrides! 185 Newport Rd. Rt. 7/11, 207-278-3708.						D	D
The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Some haunted nights, starting 7:30pm. Haunted attraction has 3 buildings not just the corn maze. 1404 Wheelock Road, 802-748-1399.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Gaines Farm Haunted Hayride and Haunted MazeGuilford, VT Daytimes 11am-5pm, plus some nights 6:30-10pm. Twilight maze Saturdays thru Oct 8. Haunted hayride and corn maze after Oct 8. 6343 Coolidge Hwy, 802-257-0409.						D	D
Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT Largest in VT.” Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Nights aren’t “haunted”. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 12-acre maze! 741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624.	D		D	D	D	B	D	D

Outdoor Music

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 9/10	Tue 9/11	Wed 9/12	Thu 9/13	Fri 9/14	Sat 9/15	Sun 9/16	Mon 9/17
Readers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA 12-2pm. School St at Washington St, 617-482-2139.			W	R	F	S
Summer Street Concert SeriesBoston, MA 12-2pm. Downtown Crossing		T		R
Shoppers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA 12-2pm. 387 Washington St, 617-482-2139.				R	F
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA 12-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.	M		W					M
Concerts at the CCAECambridge, MA 42 Brattle Street, 617-547-6789.							S
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Wed 12-1pm, Thu 1-2pm. 47 Palmer St.			W
Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909.							S
Sundays in Coggshall ParkFitchburg, MA 2pm. Rain dates are July 29 and Sep 16. , 978/345-9550.							?
Gloucester Block PartyGloucester, MA 6-10:30pm. Main Street, from Pleasant to Washington						S
Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA Shows start at 6pm, except 7/14 at 5pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside). 46 Soule Street						S	S
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. $5.			W
City Celebrates Summer ThursdaysNew Bedford, MA Evenings. Downtown area, 508-996-8253 x205.				R
Downtown Sundown SeriesProvidence, RI 7:30pm. Roger Williams Natl Memorial, 282 North Main St						S
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT Tuedsays, 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T

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