Things to do this weekend in and around Boston
Friendly fun in Boston and surrounding areas for Friday, September 11, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, September 11, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Boston - September 6, 2026 through December 27, 2026 - New York, NY. Capture professional outdoor family photos with a free 30-minute session and only pay for the images you love.
Boston By Little Feet Walking Tour - September 6, 2026 through November 22, 2026 (various dates) - Boston, MA. Enjoy a kid-friendly walking tour that introduces little ones to Boston’s history on a fun, one-hour stroll.
One Cup of Kindness - June 12, 2026 through September 12, 2026 - Woburn, MA. Join a summer-long kindness initiative encouraging families to spread goodwill in their community.
2026 Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience At Franklin Park Zoo - August 14, 2026 through November 8, 2026 (select nights) - Boston, MA. Stroll through dazzling themed lantern displays that light up the zoo after dark for a magical evening adventure.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Fall Fun Weekends at Wojcik's Farm - September 6, 2026 through October 25, 2026 (weekends) - Blackstone, MA. Celebrate fall with farm activities, seasonal treats, and outdoor family fun all weekend long.
2026 Dinosaur Corn Maze - At Marini Farm - September 6, 2026 through October 31, 2026 (select dates) - Ipswich, MA. Navigate a dinosaur-themed corn maze and enjoy farm attractions perfect for adventurous kids.
Dino Safari - at CambridgeSide in Boston - September 6, 2026 - Cambridge, MA. Experience a prehistoric journey with life-sized dinosaur exhibits and interactive learning for the whole family.
2026 Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience At Franklin Park Zoo - August 14, 2026 through November 8, 2026 (select nights) - Boston, MA. Return in the evening to wander glowing pathways filled with colorful lanterns and illuminated animal scenes.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Mayor Michelle Wu's Boston Family Days- At Old State House (Boston) - September 6, 2026, September 13, 2026, and select fall Sundays - Boston, MA. Enjoy free or low-cost family activities celebrating Boston’s history at the iconic Old State House.
2026 Quincy Farmers Market - September 6, 2026 through October 25, 2026 (Sundays) - Quincy, MA. Shop local produce, baked goods, and crafts at a lively community farmers market.
Seaport Smalls - Boston Seaport - September 6, 2026 through October 25, 2026 (select Sundays) - Boston, MA. Bring little ones to an engaging Seaport gathering with music and activities sized just right for young kids.
Boston Family Days Free with Boston Family Day Pass - At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - September 6, 2026, September 13, 2026, and select fall Sundays - Boston, MA. Explore the Gardner Museum’s art and courtyards with special free family admission opportunities.