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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.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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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.

CowParade at Old Sturbridge Village

Jun 21, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA

Old  Sturbridge Village has always had cows - this summer we have even more! Come see over two dozen, life-size cow sculptures creatively decorated by New England artists as they “graze” amongst our 1830s homes, gardens, and meadows. One season, one unforgettable art experience - bring your whole herd to CowParade Old Sturbridge Village. CowParade has found its way to 80+ cities in 62 countries, delighting 250 million people around the globe. This summer, the herd stops in Sturbridge, MA where visitors will be udderly enamored by the creativity of 25+ New England artists who have transformed life-size cow sculptures into a moo-ving and memorable art exhibit.
Weds-Sun, 9:30AM - 5PM
Regular Admission: Adults $30, Seniors 55+ $28, Ages 4-17 & College Students w/ID $15, 3 and under FREE

Dine out Boston

Aug 3, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025 Boston, MA 02110

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Featuring two weeks of mouthwatering prix fixe meals from the city's best restaurants, this is your chance to discover why Boston was named one of the top foodie destinations in the US!
Refer to restaurant websites

First Annual Traditions in Trades: Artisan Showcase

Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd. Sturbridge, MA 01566

ID of the event This exciting new event will celebrate the craftsmanship of today's artisans alongside our costumed historians, who demonstrate the trades and arts of early 19th-century New England every day. Shop for unique handmade wares including yarn, woodcarvings, pottery, ironware, glassware and more. Reserve your tickets today!
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tasting Notes: The Tanglewood Wine and Food Festival

Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025 297 West St Highwood Lenox, MA 01240

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Enjoy Tasting Notes: The Tanglewood Wine and Food Festival and overlook the Berkshire hills on the Highwood Manor House lawn while savoring refreshing wine samples with complementary bites from the best local vendors, including Cello and Doctor Sax House. Plus, to round out the afternoon, hear the smooth melodies from a jazz ensemble courtesy of Berkshires Jazz.
12:00pm-4:00pm
$120
617-266-1492

Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Holdin’ Back the 60’s

Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025 551 Main St Worcester, MA 01608

Kick off your night with FREE live music and tasty eats at the Francis R. Carroll Plaza! Enjoy the retro sounds of Holdin’ Back the 60’s on the Bank of America Stage, featuring rich harmonies and authentic 60s instrumentation. Think 12-string guitars, Hammond organ, and vintage percussion.

Groove to classics from The Beatles, The Byrds, The Kinks, and more! All while grabbing a bite from local food trucks. It’s the perfect throwback vibe to start your evening!
11:30am
FREE!!!!
877-571-7469

Arts & Crafts Shows

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

13th Annual Kill Tide Arts & Craft Festival

Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 773 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631

Mark your calendars for a delightful weekend of creativity and coastal charm at the 13th Annual Kill Tide Arts & Craft Festival, happening at the scenic Drummer Boy Park along historic Route 6A in Brewster, MA. This beloved late-summer event showcases over 100 juried artisans offering an incredible variety of handcrafted treasures and specialty foods. Explore the beautiful park, take in live craft demonstrations, and admire the historic windmill.
Sat: 10 - 5 / Sun: 10-4
Free

Labor Day Weekend Arts & Craft Festival

Aug 30, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 1153 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Mark your calendar for a weekend of handcrafted artistry at the Labor Day Weekend Arts & Craft Festival, happening at John Simpkins Field along Route 28 in South Yarmouth, MA. This festive outdoor event brings together over 75 booths featuring American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods, making it the perfect place to discover unique, handcrafted treasures. This event is FREE and open to the public, with ample free parking, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Chatham Fall Craft Festival

Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025 702 Main Street Chatham, MA 02633

Celebrate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship at the Chatham Fall Craft Festival, taking place on the scenic lawn of the Chatham Community Center. This beloved event invites visitors to explore a vibrant selection of American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods, making it the perfect weekend destination for Cape Cod locals and visitors alike. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Children & Families

36th Annual Blue Rock Golf Course Parent-Child Tourney

Aug 10, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025 48 Todd Road South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Blue Rock Golf Course is gearing up for its 36th annual Parent-Child Tournament. This popular yearly event is a terrific way for adults to hit the links with their kids and compete against other teams for bragging rights as the best Parent-Child duo.

Find out who the real golfer is in the family and hit the fairways for some great family fun-with just a little bit of healthy competition.

All Entries Include Golf, Food and Prizes
Refer to the Blue Rock Golf Course Cape Cod Page to Learn More
9 Holes: Member $55/team, Non-Member $70/team | 18 Holes: Member $65/team, Non-Member $85/team
508 398-9295

Fairs & Festivals

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

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

Literature

An Evening of Politics, Power & Insight

Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025 2240 Iyannough Road West Barnstable, MA 02668

Join New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker and New Yorker columnist Susan Glasser for an engaging conversation on the inner workings of Washington. With stories from their bestselling books, this is a rare chance to hear from two of today's most insightful political voices.

Presented with the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce.
7:00-8:30pm
General Admission- $35 CCSS Supporter- $75
508-364-0850

Museums

Free Museum Admission for All youth at the Cape Cod Museum of Art

Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 1, 2026 60 Hope Lane (just off Route 6A) Dennis, MA 02638

The Cape Cod Museum of Art is thrilled to announce a generous donation from The Design Initiative Inc., an architecture practice deeply committed to designing spaces and supporting organizations that strengthen our community. Thanks to the gift, admission to the museum is now free for all visitors 21 years old and younger for the next year. This initiative opens the doors to students and families, providing access to our permanent collection and inspiring exhibitions year-round. The Design Initiative, led by architect and artist Mary-Ann Agresti AIA, is known for creating public and workplace environments that nurture community.
Tues - Sat from 10 am - 4 pm & Sun from 12 pm - 4 pm

Music

Live Music, Good Vibes & Food Trucks!

Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 551 Main St Worcester, MA 01608

Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for an afternoon of live music by Twisted Pine on the Bank of America Stage, plus a variety of delicious food trucks!

Praised by NPR for their "upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuosic solos," Twisted Pine brings traditional music to life in bold, exhilarating new ways. Come hungry, come curious! It's an experience you won't want to miss!
11:30am
FREE!!!!
877-571-7469

🎸 Live Music & Good Vibes on the Plaza 🎶

Aug 28, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025 551 Main St Worcester, MA 01608

Kick back and enjoy a FREE evening of music, food, and fun on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza! The Bank of America Stage will come alive with the energetic, original funk grooves of Rippopotamus—a band born in Western Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley in 1990, alongside indie rock icons like Dinosaur Jr., The Pixies, and Sebadoh.

Now, nearly 35 years later, they’re back with their 35(ish) Tour, bringing their signature sound and infectious energy to the stage. Pair the music with delicious eats from local food trucks, and you’ve got the perfect summer night.

📍 Where: Francis R. Carroll Plaza
🎵 Who: Rippopotamus – Original Funk Legends
🍔 Bonus: Food trucks serving up tasty treats

11:30am
FREE!!!!
877-571-7469

Boston Jazz Festival 2025

Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025 Maritime Park - 600 D Street Boston, MA 02210

Join us for a weekend of music and fun on August 29 and 30 at the 15th Annual Boston Jazz Festival! Each year, BJF features performances by some of the best jazz musicians in the business! Since our inception in 2010, we have brought together thousands of attendees and have presented almost 100 recording and international performing artists.
Fri 5 - 10PM ; Sat Noon - 10PM
Free

Sports

Boston Triathlon Weekend

Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 DCR Carson Beach - 165 HarborWalk Boston, MA 02125

Boston’s only triathlon returns for its 17th year on August 16-17, 2025, inviting athletes of all levels to swim, bike, and run along South Boston’s scenic waterfront. Produced by ethos, the Boston Triathlon features both Olympic and sprint distance races with a course that includes a swim at Carson Beach, a bike ride on William Day Boulevard, and a run in South Boston. In addition to the adult competitions, the 11th Annual Kids Day at the Boston Tri will take place on Saturday, August 16th, offering FREE, fun, and age-appropriate races and activities designed to introduce children to the concept of multisport.
1-3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday
Prices Vary