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Events Calendar - 2025

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

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Patriot Pass Savings at Concord Museum

May 5, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 Concord Museum - 58 Main Street Concord, MA 01742

New for spring - get your Patriot Pass, a discounted bundled admission package that gives you admission to the Concord Museum and a guided historic walking tour with the Concord Visitor Center. On sale May 5th!
Open Tues-Sun 10AM - 4PM
Adults $32, Senior, $24, Youth $16.

Arts & Crafts Shows

Chatham Liberty Arts & Craft Festival - Chatham, MA

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 https://castleberryfairs.com/chatham-liberty-craft-festival-2025/ Chatham, MA 02633

Join us for the Chatham Liberty Arts & Craft Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity and craftsmanship, taking place on July 12 & 13, 2025, at the picturesque Chatham Community Center Lawn. This annual event showcases a handpicked selection of American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods, drawing Cape visitors from all over to experience unique, high-quality handmade goods. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Nauset Summer Craft Festival

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025 70 Route 28 Orleans, MA 02653

Mark your calendars for a vibrant weekend of creativity as the Nauset Summer Craft Festival returns on August 9 & 10, 2025, at the spacious Nauset Regional Middle School along Route 28 in Orleans, MA. This annual festival features an impressive lineup of over 100 booths filled with American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods. Whether you're a Cape Cod local or a visitor exploring the area, this event is a must-stop for discovering unique handcrafted goods.
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Fairs & Festivals

Arts Fest Beverly 2025

Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915

Arts Fest is a free outdoor festival in downtown Beverly that’s fun for the whole family! The festivities will be held outside on Cabot Street, rain or shine. Arts Fest includes more than 125 juried fine artists and crafters, free kids’ activities, and local food vendors and retailers. Artists will be selling pottery and sculpture, children’s items, clothing and fiber arts, furniture, home decor, cards and prints, jewelry, paintings, and more. Artists come from all over Massachusetts and right here in Beverly, including some of your favorite artists from past events, and new emerging artists for you to discover. This will be our 22nd Arts Fest!
10am-4pm
Free

2025 Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm

Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

Celebrate all things strawberries. Enjoy free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food truck, homemade strawberries treats and PYO strawberries. Festival Admission is free and provides entrance to the festival. Includes free live music (12-3 pm), family activities, barnyard, play areas and lawn games. Does not include pick-your-own, hayrides or food options. For strawberry picking tickets visit www.ciderhill.com/pick-your-own. Online tickets become available approx. 48-72 hours in advance.
10 am - 5 pm
Free Admission - doesn't include PYO, food/drink
978-388-5525

2025 Pollinator Festival at Cider Hill Farm

Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

Cider Hill is celebrating all things bees, butterflies, birds, bats and ladybugs from June 16-22! Help us show some love to creatures essential to our food supply! This week long event features a full line up of FUN happenings with live music, interactive pollinator wing installation, tastings, hands-on family-friendly activities, meet the beekeepers, hayrides, specials and workshops. See schedule at our website.
8 am - 6 pm
Free & Paid Activities
978-388-5525

St. Peter's Fiesta - Gloucester, MA

Jun 25, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025 Various Locations Gloucester, MA 01930

The St. Peter's Fiesta has long attracted visitors from all over the country. It is an annual celebration in Gloucester taking place on the weekend closest to the Feast Day of St. Peter, June 29. The event is sponsored by the Italian-American fishing community of Gloucester.
The St. Peter's Fiesta of recent years provides a varied program certain to be of interest to all. The entire Italian-American section of Gloucester is decorated with flags, bunting, colored lights and streamers. Some fifty archways are erected over the streets, their colored lights presenting an awe-inspiring sight when viewed at night. An enormous altar and double bandstand several stories high form the focal point of the decorations. The life-sized statue of St. Peter is centered on this altar, lavishly decorated with hundreds of flowers. From the bandstand two concert bands alternate in entertaining every evening of the Fiesta. Sunday morning is the annual open air Mass at the Alter at St. Peter's Square. Hundreds of people gather to take part in this religious ceremony. Following the mass is a procession composed of several bands and floats, hundreds of men and women participants, and the statue of St. Peter carried on the shoulders of eight fishermen. Later in the afternoon the crowds witness the blessing of the Italian-American fishing fleet. The fleet of almost one hundred fishing vessels, all gaily decorated with signal flags, presents a most impressive panorama. After the Bishop blesses the fleet, the vessels' fog horns are blown. These blasts can be heard all over Cape Ann. Various sporting events are held each afternoon during the procession. The Greasy Pole is a contest where brave soles run across a grease covered pole trying to capture a flag. The other event is the Seine Boat Races. Here, twelve man crews prove strength and stamina by rowing against each other in old seine boats in a grueling mile long race.
See Schedule

North Shore Pride Parade & Festival 2025

Jun 28, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025 Salem Common - N. Washington Square Salem, MA 01970

Join us in Salem for the 2025 North Shore Price Parade & Festival! The parade kicks off at Noon at Shetland Park (Congress Street) and proceeds to the Common at N. Washington Square, where the festival will already be in full swing. Stick around after the festival ends for an after party!
Noon - 4PM

Boston Harborfest 2025

Jul 2, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025 Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park - 100 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110

From Wednesday, July 2, through Friday, July 4, Boston Harborfest features hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s most iconic historic landmarks. This family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, with activities across Boston, including Downtown Crossing, Christopher Columbus Park, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and of course on the Harbor itself. Activities include the annual opening ceremony, historical reenactments, live musical entertainment, fireworks, and much more!
12:00 PM
Free

13th Annual Brewster Summer Arts & Craft Festival

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 773 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631

Join us for the Brewster Summer Arts & Craft Festival, a beloved seasonal tradition held at the picturesque Drummer Boy Park. Now in its 13th year, this highly anticipated event is more than a showcase of fine handmade works—it’s a celebration of artistry, community, and Cape Cod’s coastal charm. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat: 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

44th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival

Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 24 Hough Ave Gloucester, MA 01930

Get ready for a weekend of art, flavor, and seaside charm as the 44th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival returns to the historic Stage Fort Park on August 16 & 17, 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of Gloucester Harbor, this beloved festival invites visitors to explore an extraordinary array of over 175 juried booths featuring American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods, and more! Leashed pets who appreciate fine craftsmanship are welcome to join the festivities, making this a perfect event for the whole family.
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free Admission - City Parking Fee

Farms & Orchards

Thursday Discovery STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm

Jun 26, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

This 45-minute weekly summer class is led by a local educator. Each week on the farm brings something fun and engaging where young explorers investigate a crop or animal on the farm! Select 9 am or the 10:30 session:
  • 6/26 - Lifecycle of a Strawberry Plan
  • 7/10 - Build a Butterfly Garden
  • 7/17 - Goat & Honeybee Friends
  • 7/24 - Build a Blueberry Bird Feeder
  • 7/31 - Build a Suncatcher
  • 8/7 - Solar Powered Ovens & Sun Prints
  • 8/14 - Goat & Honeybee Friends
  • 8/21 - Pressed Flower Pendants
Plus, we've added a bonus Build a Butterfly Garden class on Sunday, 6/22 in honor or our annual Pollinator Festival!
9 am & 10:30 am
$12 per child
978-388-5525

Peach & Sunflower Festival - August 9-10 & 16-17

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

Cider Hill Farm is celebrating all things sunshine, flowers and peaches! The multi-weekend event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, hard cider bar, tastings, activities, hayrides, food trucks, peach treats, and pick-your-own peaches. RSVP now to get it on your calendar and then purchase pick-your-own peach tickets and cut-your-own flower tickets later or when you arrive.
8 am - 6 pm
Free Admission (doesn't include PYO,food,drink)
978-388-5525

Food Trucks

First Lakeville Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 Anger Conway Farm - 33 Southworth Street Lakeville, MA 02347

Prepare your taste buds and raise your glasses for the 1st Annual Lakeville Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival. This 2025 festival is your ticket to culinary bliss! Indulge in the offerings of over 20 of the region's top food trucks, serving up their most beloved dishes, while you sip on a variety of regional, local, and national craft beers & beverages. But it's not just about the food and drinks – expect a day filled with hayrides, a petting zoo, local artisan market, lawn games, music, and family-friendly fun!
12 - 5 PM
$5-68
781-956-3832

1st Lynn Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

Sep 27, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 Blossom Street Lynn, MA 01905

Join us as Food Truck Festivals of America comes with excitement to the 1st Annual Lynn Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival. Save the date for a day packed with craft beer, mouthwatering food, lawn games, music, and family-friendly fun. Prepare your taste buds for an epic culinary extravaganza! Over 20 of the area's most beloved food trucks are gearing up to serve their signature dishes, while an extensive selection of local, regional, and national craft beers and other alcoholic beverages will be available to quench your thirst. Don't wait – snag your half-off General Admission Tickets now online!
12:00pm -6:00pm
$5-68
781-956-3832

First Haverhill Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 Kimball Farm - 791 East Broadway Haverhill, MA 01830

Prepare your taste buds and raise your glasses for the 1st Annual Haverhill Food Truck & Craft beverage at Kimball Farm - this 2025 festival is your ticket to culinary bliss. Indulge in the offerings of over 25 of the region's top food trucks, serving up their most beloved dishes, while you sip on a variety of regional, local, and national craft beers and beverages. But it's not just about the food and drinks – expect a day filled with lawn games, a local artisan market, music, and family-friendly fun. Don't wait – half-off General Admission Tickets are available now online!
12 - 6 PM
$5-68
781-956-3832

Food, Wine, Beer

Pioneer Valley Wine Festival

Jun 7, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025 Brimfield Auction Acres, 35 Main Street, Brimfield MA Brimfield, MA

Savor an incredible selection of wine, beer, mead, cider, and spirits from the finest local producers. Wide selection of farmers & agriculture representatives to discuss their growing and production techniques. Enjoy artisanal food from gourmet vendors, food trucks, and renowned chefs. Watch exciting culinary and beverage demonstrations, and take part in engaging experiences like sip and paint or expert-led panels. With live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and an art walk featuring museum-quality works, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the festival!
11AM-5PM
$15 GA other ticket prices include extra events
413-245-3436

Gardens

Spring Awakening at New England Botanic Garden

Apr 17, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025 11 French Drive Boylston, MA 01505

Come and celebrate the return of spring at New England Botanic Garden with Spring Awakening, an enchanting exhibit showcasing artwork by the New England Society of Botanical Artists. On display in the Milton Gallery, these stunning pieces highlight the vibrant resurgence of nature through an exquisite array of spring flowers, luscious fruits, and fresh foliage, inviting you to experience the beauty and renewal of the season. Learn more at https://nebg.org/nesba/.
10:00am - 4:00pm
Included in General Admission ($0-21)
508-869-6111

Guided Tours

Historic Homes Tour: A Century in the "Boroughs"

Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025 Boroughs Westborough, MA

June 14, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 4 Hours (Approx.) Step inside several Massachusetts historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour the “Boroughs”—Northborough, Southborough, and Westborough! What architectural styles were the favorites a hundred years ago, and a hundred years before that? The century between 1825 and 1925 was an extraordinary period of evolution for American homes in New England: colonial fashions lingered on for a while, then came the stylish Greek Revivals, the exuberant Victorians, and last but not least the understated Craftsman homes. This tour will highlight many of the beautiful houses that define this century, discussing the interesting people that called them home and other great history along the way! Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided bus tour. We will be boarding the bus in the “Boroughs” area. Location details coming soon!
1:00PM
$80 Adults $90 Premium $50 Students
212-683-2027

Music

2025 Cambridge Jazz Festival

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 99 Sherman Street Cambridge, MA 02138

Experience the sounds of 4x GRAMMY-winner Terri Lyne Carrington, the electrifying Elan Trotman, a high-energy Motown Tribute, and the salsa rhythms of Eguie Castrillo that will have you dancing all day. Savor flavors from some of the best food trucks in Greater Boston, shop unique finds from New England’s top vendors, and dive into jazz history at our interactive Jazz Museum. Kids can explore their own fun-filled activity zone, while adults can relax and recharge with our newest addition — a soothing Berklee Music Therapy session. This is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of 10 incredible years. Don’t miss it!
12pm-6pm
free
617-224-8118

Outdoor Activities

Buzzards Bay Swim

Jun 28, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025 1482 East Rodney French Boulevard New Bedford, MA 02744

The Buzzards Bay Swim is a one-of-a-kind, scenic, point-to-point open water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor benefiting the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Assisted by a robust safety patrol, swimmers navigate 1.2 miles through the harbor and channel, passing the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and New Bedford Hurricane Barrier. Swimmers are welcomed to the finish in Fairhaven with a beach party featuring live music, cooked to order pancakes, hot coffee, and local beer! Your $30 registration fee and $300 fundraising minimum also includes shuttle service, swim cap, event tee, and a locally custom-made finisher’s medal. Special rates available for youth and lifeguard participants.
7:00am-10:00am
$30 registration fee; $300 fundraising minimum

Parties & Dances

Boston Theater Co's Pride Outside Party

Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025 Downtown Crossing 10 Summer St Boston, MA 02119

Join us for BTC’s inaugural Outdoor Pride Celebration (21+) at Downtown Crossing from 1–5PM! Hosted by Boston’s finest drag queens, Mizery and Lilly Rose Valor, this high-energy afternoon features drinks, dancing, and a live DJ. Made possible by the Downtown Boston Alliance, it’s the Pride party you don’t want to miss. Tickets are just $5 in advance (while they last!) and $15 at the door. BTC is committed to making this event economically inclusive. If you cannot afford a ticket, please email assistant@bostontheater.org
1:00-5:00 PM
$5-$15

The 4th Annual Revere Beach Pride

Jun 29, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025 Marriott Springhill Suites Ballroom - 500 Ocean Ave (Waterfront Square) Revere, MA 02151

RAIN OR SHINE! Join our LGBTQ+ community friends and allys for our 4th Annual celebration at Revere Beach Pride on Sunday, June 29th! This free event offers something for everyone: Live DJ & Music, Spectacular Drag Performances, Dancing, Pride Photo Booth, Kids' Face Painting and Crafts Table, Shop a variety of Vendors! Craving something tasty? Grab a bite from local favorites like Fineline Dryft and Mission Beach House. When the summer heat kicks in take a refreshing dip—Revere Beach is just steps away over the Markey Bridge. Celebrate Pride by the Ocean! A day of community fun dancing and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss it!
1 - 7PM
FREE
781-420-6975