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FEATURED EVENTS

Quassy Corn Harvest Fest: Fall Rides, Food, Pumpkin Decorating & Live Music

Celebrate the start of fall at Quassy Amusement Park’s Corn Harvest Fest, happening September 19–20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a full day of amusement rides, seasonal food, pumpkin decorating while supplies last and live music from the Country Steel Band. It's a fun fall event for the whole family that you won't want to miss!
Dates: 
09/20/2026
11am-5pm
Location: 
Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark
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The Big E!

The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the fourth largest fair in North America. Attendees can enjoy hours of free entertainment and attractions, terrific food, plus the best that New England—and beyond—has to offer. Highlights include authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras in The Big Parade, an immersive Ireland adventure in the International Plaza’s Dingle Peninsula Showcase, North American Midway, as well as countless educational opportunities from the Avenue of States to Storrowton Village Museum, Farm-A-Rama and more. The Big E offers a diverse and vibrant experience to visitors from throughout the country.
Dates: 
09/20/2026
09/21/2026
09/22/2026
Hours vary- check website
Location: 
Eastern States Exposition, Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA, USA
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2026 Boston Pizza Festival

This year's Boston Pizza Festival has a $10 entry fee, which includes 2 pizza slice tickets. Additional slice ticket packages will be available for purchase at the event or online. Purchase your tickets now—entry will be $15 the weekend of the event. Pre-Purchase Pizza Ticket Slices: Get your pizza slice tickets before the weekend to avoid waiting in line! Enjoy delicious slices without having to spend time queuing up. Try as many pizzas as you can: Get out there and try some new slices from each pizzeria - you're sure to find something delicious!
Dates: 
09/20/2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: 
Boston Pizza Festival, City Hall Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
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Mid-Autumn Festival Family Celebration - At Boston Public Library - Chinatown Branch

The Chinatown Branch invites children, teens, and their loved ones to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us! On Thursday, September 24 at 4:30 pm, local artist Maria Fong will guide us in a themed craft for the holiday. Due to limited space and supplies, registration is required.
Dates: 
09/24/2026
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 
Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library, 2 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, United States
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Cirque Us Stories - Boston!

Cirque Us Stories jumps off the pages with twists, flips, and rewrites you'll love bringing you a touching narrative about community and identity! Featuring aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists and more, all ready to fly off the shelf and straight to you!
Dates: 
09/25/2026
09/26/2026
09/27/2026
7:00pm
Location: 
U.S. 522, Boston, VA, U.S.
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Rockin' with Raptors Festival - At Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

For 26 years, the Boston Nature Center has opened its doors for one of the most beloved city community celebrations highlighting local birds that rock. Rockin' with Raptors brings together live birds of prey from the Blue Hills Trailside Museum, nature-themed crafts, face painting, trail exploration, a cookout with music and entertainment, and educational tables hosted by BNC staff and partner organizations from across Boston's environmental and cultural community. Whether you're discovering raptors for the first time or reconnecting with this fall favorite, there's something for every age and every neighbor. Rain or shine, come celebrate the nature in your city.
Dates: 
09/26/2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126, United States
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Moon Discovery Weekend at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park for Moon Discovery Weekend! Celebrate our closest celestial neighbor with educational and engaging activities for visitors of all ages. Explore the Moon and enjoy a weekend of fun as we celebrate International Observe the Moon. This global event invites citizens around the world to observe and learn more about our Moon.
Dates: 
09/20/2026
10:00AM-4:00PM
Location: 
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, USA
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Cranberry Celebration Day - Heritage Museums & Gardens

Celebrate Cape Cod’s cranberry heritage with live music, local food and drink vendors, hands-on kids’ activities, and craft making. Visit a real cranberry bog (on wheels!), explore artifacts from Heritage’s cranberry collection, and see recipes shared by cranberry sauce contest winners.
Dates: 
09/26/2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 
Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St, Sandwich, MA 02563, United States
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