Free Fun Friday - Various Locations
Fri 8/23
FREE

It’s the second-to-last chance to visit cultural attractions in Massachusetts for free this summer. Today's free museums:

• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
• Museum of African American History
• New Bedford Whaling Museum
• Fitchburg Art Museum
• Fruitlands Museum
• Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Free Friday Flicks: Oz The Great & Powerful - Hatch Shell, Boston
Fri 8/23
FREE

It’s the last night of this summertime tradition on the Esplanade! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and watch tonight's feature: Oz The Great & Powerful. Movies begin at sundown, but arrive early to grab your spot on the lawn and enjoy free food samples, games and giveaways with WBZ NewsRadio 1030.

Antique and Classic Boat Festival - Salem
Sat 8/24 - Sun 8/25
FREE

More than 40 vintage are on display this weekend. A crafts fair, artists, old-time band music, children's activities, the Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade round out this annual event.

Saint Anthony's Feast - North End, Boston
Fri 8/23-Sun 8/25
FREE

The largest Italian street festival in New England, St. Anthony’s Feast has been celebrated annually since 1919. Entertainment takes place throughout the weekend - parades, strolling singers, live entertainment, contests, and religious services are held daily. One of the festival's highlights is the Grand Procession, a ten-hour parade beginning at noon on Sunday. Check the schedule for a complete listing of events.

Wenham Family Festival and Craft Fair - Wenham Museum
Sat 8/24
FREE admission to museum

One of the North Shore's finest craft fairs featuring over 50 of the region's best artisans - some old and many returning - offering unique hand crafted items, family activities, and the museum galleries. Bring your best-loved doll to the doll clinic to schedule repair appointments.

National Parks Free Entrance Day - Boston
Sun 8/25
FREE

Entrance fees are waived today at National Parks across the country. Massachusetts has 15 National Parks, most of which are in and around Boston.

The Boston International Children’s Film Festival - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), Boston
Sun 8/25-Sun 9/1
Tickets $10

The Boston International Children’s Film Festival features animated and live-action shorts and films from around the world with enough passion and intelligence for parents to enjoy as well.

In the series (see website for times and complete schedule):

• 8/25: Kirikou and the Men and the Women; Meet the Small Potatoes
• 8/28: Short Films for Ages 8-14; Kirikou and the Men and the Women; A Letter to Momo
• 8/29: Short Films for Ages 5-10; Wolf Children; Zarafa
• 8/30: Starry Starry Night; Short Films for Ages 8-14
• 8/31: Short Films for Ages 5-10; Zarafa; Starry Starry Night
• 9/1: Meet the Small Potatoes; The Zigzag Kid; A Letter to Momo

Please note that food, drink, and strollers are not allowed in the auditorium. Strollers can be checked at coat check near the Fenway entrance for no additional cost.

Opening Weekend - World’s Smallest Museum, Somerville
Open daily
FREE

Keep your eyes out for what claims to be the smallest museum in the world at 72 1/2 Union Square, Somerville, wedged into a narrow alleyway between the Independent and a Subway shop.

Marshfield Fair Final Weekend - Marshfield
Through Sun 8/25
Admission: Adults & Children 7 & older $10; Children 6 & under free

The Marshfield Fair is a traditional, American country fair that first took place in 1867. The fair features amusement rides, a midway, fair food and animal, farm and agricultural exhibits, plus a demolition derby and tractor pulls.

Photo from Starry Starry Night by Tom Shu-yu Lin, part of The Boston International Children’s Film Festival