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Get up close and personal with beautiful ships from near and far this Labor Day Weekend in Boston! Gloucester Schooner Fest photo courtesy of the event
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8/30/23 - By N Ferreira

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

Summer is winding down, but Labor Day Weekend in Boston sends it off in style. Festivals around New England offer families plenty of fun. King Richard's Faire kicks off the fall with medieval festivities. Providence lights up the night with its Fire Water display, and the Gloucester Schooner Festival has fun activities at full sail all weekend long! There are parades and festivals, so read on for the best things to do with kids this Labor Day Weekend in Boston.

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Step out for some family fun this Labor Day Weekend! Photo courtesy of the Marlborough Labor Day Parade
Step out for some family fun this Labor Day Weekend! Photo courtesy of the Marlborough Labor Day Parade

Labor Day Weekend in Boston: Things To Do with Kids

Lebanese Festival

Lawrence — Friday, Sept. 1 - Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
Free
This three-day festival includes live Lebanese bands, Lebanese and American food and pastries, raffles, dancing, children's games, and more. READ MORE

Campfire Festival

Cambridge — Thursday August 1 - Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
Club Passim's Campfire Festival combines the idea of musicians sitting around the campfire playing music with a commitment to developing new talent in the Boston area.  READ MORE

Swan Boats - Final Weekend

Boston — Friday, Sept.1 - Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
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Gloucester Schooner Festival

Gloucester — Thursday, August 31 - Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
Free
The Gloucester Schooner Festival takes place in America's oldest seaport over Labor Day Weekend. Events include the annual Mayor's Cup Race, schooner tours, a concert, a boat parade of lights, and fireworks. READ MORE

Country Fair

Amesbury — Saturday, Sept. 2 - Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
Free
Happy harvest season! Labor Day weekend is full of summer apple picking, cider tastings, classic fair foods, fall flower cutting, old time-y games, live music, line dancing, tractor rides & more. Free admission (does not include pick-your-own tickets).  READ MORE

King Richard's Faire

Carver — Saturday, Sept. 2 - Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
A visit to King Richard’s Faire, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival that is tucked away on 80 acres of enchanted forest, offers a full day of live, interactive entertainment. READ MORE

The 25th Annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire

Lebanon, CT — Saturday, Sept 2 - Monday, Sept 4, 2023
A family adventure for all ages awaits, as the 25th annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire invites everyone to feast like a king, shop like a queen, and laugh like a fool. READ MORE

WaterFire

Providence, RI — Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023
Free
Downtown Providence is set ablaze with a series of 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers. The string of fires illuminates nearly two-thirds of a mile of urban public spaces and parks, and residents and visitors gather to stroll along the river while listening to a memorable and eclectic selection of classical and world music. READ MORE

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

Boston — All Weekend
Boston Lights will again illuminate Franklin Park Zoo with sparkling new lantern additions and a few returning favorites! Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres. READ MORE

Scituate Labor Day Parade

Scituate — Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
Free
The Scituate Beach Association Labor Day Parade is one of the best Scituate traditions, where anyone can participate. Build a float, fancy up a bike, and/or wear a silly costume to join in the fun. READ MORE

Marlborough Labor Day Parade

Marlborough — Monday, Sept 4, 2023
Free
New England's largest Labor Day Parade takes place on Monday, September 4th. The 1.7-mile parade route will feature music, decorated floats, community organizations, and lots of fun. READ MORE

Bread and Roses Heritage Festival

Lawrence — Monday, Sept 4, 2023
Free
Enjoy puppet shows, live music, and plenty of family activities as the 39th Bread and Roses Heritage Festival celebrates the cultural diversity of Lawrence, Massachusetts. READ MORE
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Treat your family to some fall fun around Boston! Apple Picking photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Tourism

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