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Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM
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Hansons Farm - various times
Hansons Farm - various times
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - various times
Harvard Museum of Natural History - various times
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM
Hanson's Farm Sunflower Field and Corn Maze
Hansons Farm - various times
Hansons Farm - various times
Swimming with Sharks: A Deep Dive into Shark Biology and Behavior (Exhibition)
Harvard Museum of Natural History - various times
Harvard Museum of Natural History - various times
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM
Welcome Baby from Home
online (Zoom) - 6:30 PM
online (Zoom) - 6:30 PM
Hanson's Farm Sunflower Field and Corn Maze
Hansons Farm - various times
Hansons Farm - various times
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM
Franklin Park Zoo - 6:00 PM

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The Big E
Fri Sep 15, 2023 - Sun Oct 1, 2023
- see all dates
Repeating every days through October 1, 2023.
8:00am ET
Age: All ages
Price: $12+ adult; $8+ child; free for 5 and under
The Big E, or Eastern States Exposition, is a New England autumn tradition and the ninth-largest fair in North America. The Big E features entertainment, major exhibits, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, and dazzling thrill shows.
The fair also hosts exhibits for New England history and agriculture, as well as animals, rides, shopping, crafts, parades, and foods from around the world.
Midway rides operate on a ticket system ($1.50 for individual tickets, $65 for 50) but passes are available for weekday visits.
Note: Parking is $10 per car and you must pay with cash.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.