Local Events & Hot Spots
August 10
Puritan Apple Picking
- •Fresh Puritan apples
- •Family-friendly farm fun
- •Seasonal harvest kickoff
2026-08-07 · 8:00 AM
Boston Local Business & Craft Fair
- •Local handmade crafts
- •Support Boston businesses
- •Heart of the city
- •Morning market vibes
Sunday, August 2 · 7:00 pm
Sushi Roll Madness for Take Out or Delivery
- •Fresh sushi rolls
- •Easy takeout or delivery
- •Perfect Sunday night dinner
- •Local Needham eats
Sunday, August 2 · 1:00 pm
Newton Youth Lifesavers Initiative
- •Essential lifesaver training
- •Youth-focused initiative
- •Community-driven safety skills
August 2 · 8:30 am
The Boston--Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show
- •Rare sports card finds
- •Autograph opportunities
- •Massive collectibles selection
- •Early 8:30 AM start
Sunday, August 2 · 8:30 AM
The Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show
- •84 vendor tables
- •Free admission
- •Sports cards & autographs
- •Local hobbyist community
August 1 · 7:00 pm
FREE Outdoor Concert with The Nightflies (music of Steely Dan)
- •Free outdoor concert
- •Steely Dan tribute band
- •Scenic riverfront venue
- •Perfect summer evening
Saturday, August 1 · 5:00 pm
Tower Bell Concert
- •Unique tower bell performance
- •Historic local venue
- •Evening community concert
Saturday, August 1 · 1:30pm
Studying Jazz: Concert and Discussion with Berklee College's Jazz and Gender Institute
- •Live jazz performance
- •Berklee College experts
- •Educational discussion
- •Free library event
Sat, August 1, 2026 - Sat, August 1, 2026
Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Magnificent Monster Circus by CactusHead Puppets at Uncommon Corner
- •Whimsical puppet circus
- •Imaginative creature encounters
- •Family-friendly entertainment
- •Live performance at Uncommon Corner
Sat, August 1, 2026 - Sat, August 1, 2026
Neponset Day
- •Free family-friendly fun
- •Boating on the river
- •Kids' activities & games
- •Local food trucks
Daily, August 1–10
Salem Heritage Days 2026
- •Essex Street Fair
- •Ice Cream Bowl treats
- •Classic Car Show
- •Fun for all ages