Things to do this weekend in and around Boston
Friendly fun in Boston & beyond for Friday, September 18, 2026 – Sunday, September 20, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, September 18, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Boston - September 18-20, 2026 - Boston, MA. Enjoy a free 30-minute outdoor photo session to capture seasonal and holiday family portraits, paying only for the images you love.
Boston By Little Feet Walking Tour - September 18-20, 2026 - Boston, MA. Take a kid-friendly walking tour through historic Boston with stories and sights tailored to younger explorers.
2026 Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience At Franklin Park Zoo - September 18-20, 2026 - Boston, MA. Stroll through dazzling themed lantern displays that light up the zoo after dark for a magical family evening.
Fall Fun Weekends at Wojcik's Farm - September 19-20, 2026 - Blackstone, MA. Kick off harvest season with farm activities, seasonal treats, and outdoor fun on this weekend-only celebration.
2026 Dinosaur Corn Maze - At Marini Farm - September 19-20, 2026 - Ipswich, MA. Navigate a dinosaur-themed corn maze and enjoy farm attractions for all ages throughout the weekend.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
2026 Attleboro Farmer's Market - September 19, 2026 - Attleboro, MA. Browse fresh local produce, baked goods, and artisan items at this lively community market.
2026 Braintree Farmers Market - September 19, 2026 - Braintree, MA. Stock up on farm-fresh foods and enjoy a friendly neighborhood atmosphere at Braintree’s outdoor market.
Free History Tours of Quincy Market - With Faneuil Hall Marketplace - September 19, 2026 - Boston, MA. Join a free guided tour to learn about the history, architecture, and stories behind this iconic marketplace district.
Raptor Weekend 2026 - With Audubon Society of Rhode Island - September 19-20, 2026 - Smithfield/Greenville, RI. See birds of prey up close, enjoy presentations, and discover how raptors thrive in the wild.
2026 Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience At Franklin Park Zoo - September 18-20, 2026 - Boston, MA. Return after dark to wander among glowing animal and nature lanterns in an immersive nighttime display.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Edward M. Kennedy Institute: Sailboats and Seascapes Artwork - September 20, 2026 - Boston, MA. View maritime-inspired artwork while exploring the Institute’s interactive exhibits on the U.S. Senate.
Mayor Michelle Wu's Boston Family Days- At Old State House (Boston) - September 20, 2026 - Boston, MA. Enjoy free family admission with special activities at one of Boston’s most historic landmarks.
Boston Family Days Free with Boston Family Day Pass - At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - September 20, 2026 - Boston, MA. Explore the Gardner’s galleries and courtyard together with complimentary family admission through the Boston Family Day Pass.
Seaport Smalls - Boston Seaport - September 20, 2026 - Boston, MA. Bring little ones to the Seaport for a playful morning of music, movement, and kid-focused fun.
Resistance at Home - September 20, 2026 - Milton, MA. Learn about local stories of activism and resistance through exhibits and interpretation at the Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center.