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Paint the town! Photo courtesy of The Boston Arts Festival
Paint the town! Photo courtesy of The Boston Arts Festival
8/27/19 - By Lucie T

With all the money parents spend on back-to-school supplies, it should come as a relief to know there are a lot of fun and free family-friendly events in Boston this September. From street fairs and festivals to cruises and concerts, getting the most out of Boston with the kids won't cost you an arm and a leg. Here are our picks for free fun this September with the kiddos (and be sure to check our calendar for even more activities added daily).

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Lebanese Festival

August 30-September 1 - Lawrence
This three-day festival includes live Lebanese bands, Lebanese and American food and pastries, raffles, dancing, children's games, and more. READ MORE

The Boston Arts Festival

September 7-8 - Boston
This annual event is designed to showcase the visual and performing arts in Boston. READ MORE

The Evolution of Hip-Hop Festival

September 7 - Somerville
This fest features rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, beatboxers, and visual artists from the Somerville community and surrounding cities. READ MORE

Boston Social Fitness Festival

September 14- Boston
Boston Social Fitness Festival is a free, day-long celebration of getting Boston moving, featuring fun activities for all ages and fitness levels. READ MORE

South Boston Street Festival

September 14 - South Boston
This outdoor street fest features live entertainment on 2 stage, over 100 local merchants, artists, and organizations, food, dance performances, children’s activities, and more. READ MORE

Free Boston Lighthouse Sunset Cruise

September 16 - Boston Harbor
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is continuing to share the harbor with the public in 2019 with this free excursion that connects kids and families to the harbor, the beaches, and the islands. READ MORE

Trails & Sails

September 20-29 - Salem
Trails & Sails is two weekends of “walks and water” - a variety of walks, guided hikes, sails, historical tours, and boating and cycling adventures. READ MORE

Museum Day

September 21 - Various Locations
Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. READ MORE

Jamaica Plain Open Studios

September 28-29 - Jamaica Plain
One of the most family-friendly arts events in Boston, Jamaica Plain Open Studios is an annual celebration of the arts in Jamaica Plain that gives the public and artists an opportunity to connect, converse, and deal in art works. READ MORE

Barktober Fest

September 29 - Winchester
Enjoy family fun on the farm with dog and kid friendly games and activities, food, drinks, vendors, and more. READ MORE

Allston Village Street Fair

September 29 - Allston
This street fair attracts more than 100,000 visitors and features music on two outdoor stages, an international food court, family entertainment, an open arket, a public art street mural area, giveaways, and more. READ MORE

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