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9/11/19 - By Lucie T

With so many kid-friendly fall fests happening this weekend, parents will have a hard time narrowing down their choices. For music lovers, Roslindale is having its annual Porch Fest, and Strike Up the Bands is back in Somerville. The Boston Local Food Fest is serving up delicious local grub, and family members young and old can get inspired to move at the new Boston Social Fitness Festival. Animal fans can go on an owl prowl, practice yoga with goats, and check out a new exhibit on butterflies. Gamers won't want to miss Boston FIGFest—now at a new location.  

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The Three Pigs and Other Tales

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Kids will love these classic stories retold in Deborah Costine’s modern, gentle style. READ MORE

King Richard's Faire

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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

Caterpillars: Life on the Leaf Edge

Acton
Come explore the incredible hidden world of New England caterpillars through hands-on, interactive activities that explore topics such as caterpillar anatomy, defensive adaptations, and shelter building. READ MORE
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Celebrate the Fall Harvest. Photo by Ian Maclellan courtesy of Mass Audubon

Things To Do Saturday

BostonFIG Fest

Allston
Join independent game developers, hobbyists, and fans and play tabletop games, try out innovative video games, and discover the breadth and creativity of designers from New England, across the United States, and around the world.  READ MORE

Roslindale Porch Fest

Roslindale
Go porch hopping at this free family-friendly event featuring 63 porches and 100 performances.   READ MORE

Fall Harvest Celebration

Lincoln
Come enjoy all the hard work the crops team has done through the spring and summer and celebrate New England's notable fall season. READ MORE

Boston Social Fitness Festival

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

Family Owl Prowl

Milton
Discover some of the unique adaptations of owls, practice owl calls, and meet some of the museum's resident owls before going on a night hike to search for owls and other nocturnal life. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Hub on Wheels
Photo courtesy of Hub on Wheels

Things To Do Sunday

Latin Quarter World's Fair

Jamaica Plain
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the beloved Jamaica Plain event and the neighborhood is commemorating this milestone and celebrating Hyde-Jackson Square’s formal designation than with a re-imagined street festival celebrating Afro-Latin arts, culture, and history that also creates opportunities for local Latinx merchants, residents, and youth. READ MORE

SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands!

Somerville
Join the City of Somerville (Official) & Somerville Arts Council for Strike up the Bands, the September installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival. READ MORE

Goat Yoga at Farrington Nature Linc

Lincoln
This is an outdoor yoga class featuring a herd of friendly baby goats from Chip-In Farm. READ MORE

Hub on Wheels

Boston
Hub On Wheels is a citywide bike ride on a car-free Storrow Drive, through hidden pathways and historic neighborhoods. READ MORE

Family Fun Day at the JCC

Newton
Celebrate the grand opening of JCC Greater Boston’s new Winn Family & Wellness Center with a free day of fun for the whole family. READ MORE

Boston Local Food Festival

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The Boston Local Food Festival, overlooking historic Boston Harbor, is an outdoor, beginning-of-autumn celebration of the many virtues of locally grown and produced food. READ MORE

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