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Enjoy the Fall weather this weekend in Boston with celebrations of Indigenous Culture and more things to do. Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration event photo by Nuche Photography
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10/9/24 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list for this weekend.

It's Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend in Boston! There are fun family activities for everyone in and around the city. (You may find the holiday is still called Columbus Day in some communities.) Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at the MFA or pop by the Discovery Museum Reflection Room: Whose Land are We On?. Your nature-loving kids will love building Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes at the New England Botanic Garden. Young comedians will be excited to be a part of Adventure Improv at The Rockwell.

To find just the right activity to fit your family’s weekend, peruse our event calendar for more great options. And for more great activities, check out our guide to the Best of October: Top Things To Do in Boston with Kids!

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Return of the Pumpkin People

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Fairy Fest at New England Botanic Garden

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Berkshire Harvest Festival

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Saturday October 12, 2024
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Adventure Improv at The Rockwell

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Saturday October 12, 2024
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Oktoberfest at Good Pickin' Farm

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Saturday October 12, 2024
Westford's Good Pickin' Farm will mark Oktoberfest with live music, vendors, food, hayrides, PYO pumpkins, and selections from multiple breweries. READ MORE

Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes

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Saturday October 12, 2024
In this hands-on workshop kids will take to the trails on a magical journey to search for all-natural materials to help decorate their own fairy houses and gnome homes. READ MORE

Mad Love Music Festival

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Sunday October 13, 2024
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The Harvest Festival

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Sunday October 13, 2024
Pop over to the Loring Greenough House Lawn for the final Gardening Together event of the year - a festival celebrating The Harvest, and reaping the rewards of sowing seeds in the community and neighborhood! READ MORE

Winchester Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Monday October 14, 2024
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Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration

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Indigenous Peoples Day at the MFA

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Monday October 14, 2024
Explore Native American art in the Art of the Americas Wing, listen to traditional music, and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with free general admission to the MFA. READ MORE

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