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Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Open Studios, Pirates & Princesses, Music Fest

Pirates and Princesses Day returns to the zoo! Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Zoo
Pirates and Princesses Day returns to the zoo! Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Zoo
9/25/19 - By Lucie T

There will be dancing in the streets this weekend at the Boston Local Music Festival and the Faire on the Square. Princesses and pirates are invited to spend a day at the zoo, and families are beckoned to the harbor for some fall frolicking on Peddocks Island. Art appreciaters should head to JP for their annual Open Studios or decorate special pillows in honor of Native American Day. 

If you already have costumes and candy on the brain, look to our Halloween Fun Guide for inspiration, and check our calendar and Facebook page often for even more ideas for getting out there—this weekend and all spooky season long.

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Kids love to browse art in the outdoors. Photo courtesy of Jamaica Plain Open Studios
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Things to Do in Boston All Weekend

Trails & Sails

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

Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGO® Discovery Center

Somerville
The most bricktastic Halloween event of the season is at LEGO Discovery Center Boston's Brick-or-Treat. Kids will love brewing up fun in the Potion Kitchen, watching an exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase, and more during the family Halloween event. READ MORE

Jamaica Plain Open Studios

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

Native American Patterned Pillows

Arlington
In celebration of Native American Day (9/27), make a decorative pillow with pre-cut felt shapes of common Native American symbols: Bears and Arrows to symbolize power and strength, Eagles for courage and wisdom, Kokopelli for fertility and abundance, and more.  READ MORE
Celebrate Pippi Longstocking—and her heritage! Photo courtesy of The Scandinavian Cultural Center
Celebrate Pippi Longstocking—and her heritage! Photo courtesy of The Scandinavian Cultural Center

Things to Do in Boston Saturday

Fall Frolic on Peddocks Island

Peddocks Island
Enjoy guided hikes with park rangers, make s’mores at an island campfire, sip apple cider, or crunch through the leaves as you wind through beautiful wooded trails. READ MORE

The Boston Local Music Festival

Boston
See 30+ Boston bands on City Hall Plaza on two stages with continuous local music, plus food trucks, artists, vendors, and a beer garden.  READ MORE

Faire on the Square

Watertown
The Faire offers a wide variety of free activities for children and adults including children's rides and activities, musical entertainment and food, crafts sales, and dance performances. READ MORE

Pirates and Princesses Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Dorchester
Meet a few of your favorite princesses and join Jack and the Pirates of the Rogues’ Armada as they invade the Zoo.  READ MORE

Nordic Kids: Celebrate Pippi

West Newton
Come to the Nordic Hall to celebrate Astrid Lindgren’s creation, Pippi Longstocking, and decorate cookies to look like Pippi while a movie plays on the big screen. READ MORE
Gawk at the street performers at the Allston Village Street Fair. Photo courtesy of Allston Village
Gawk at the street performers at the Allston Village Street Fair. Photo courtesy of Allston Village

Things to Do in Boston Sunday

Allston Village Street Fair

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

Barktober Fest

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

Cars and Critters at Stone Zoo

Stoneham
This car show features cars of all makes and models, along with music, trophies and animal encounters. READ MORE

AFC Annual Membership Pizza Party

Arlington
Come enjoy music, bubbles, games and fun with a picnic pizza at this annual pizza party. READ MORE

As the Leaves Turn: Fall Festival & Fundraiser

West Brookfield
Celebrate a fall festival and fundraiser among the big horses with a pig roast, wagon rides, bouncy houses, cotton candy, pumpkin painting, apple bobbing, and more.  READ MORE

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