Local Events & Hot Spots
1st and 2nd Sunday of each month, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. · 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Franklin Park Zoo
- •Global wildlife encounters
- •Conservation education
- •Up-close animal habitats
- •Perfect weekend outing
1st and 2nd Sunday of each month, 9 AM - 4 PM · 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Boston's Children's Museum
- •Interactive play-based learning
- •Creative age-appropriate exhibits
- •Perfect for young minds
- •Sunday morning fun
Fri, Sep 4 · 11:00 AM
Registration for Kids' Craft Fair
- •Kids' craft fair
- •Registration open
- •Held at Robbins Library
- •11:00 AM start
2026-09-04
Elm Street Market
- •Fresh local produce
- •West Newton community vibes
- •Outdoor shopping
Sun, 30 Aug · 02:15 PM
The #1 Ice Cream Workshop in Boston & Cambridge (Limited Spots!)
- •Hands-on ice cream making
- •Limited spots available
- •Fun workshop at The Foundry
Sunday, August 30 · 10:00 am
ALS Walk for Research
- •Support ALS research
- •Community charity walk
- •Morning outdoor activity
August 29 · 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FUUSN Presents Summer Chime Concert
- •Free outdoor tower chime concert
- •Family-friendly lawn seating
- •Picnics and blankets welcome
- •Rain or shine performance
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Summer Shops at Kendall: Boston Women's Market
- •Women-owned businesses
- •Free admission
- •Local artisan shopping
- •Summer vibes at Kendall
Saturday, August 29 · 9:00 am
FREE Hip Hop + K Pop Group Class
- •Free dance instruction
- •Hip Hop and K-Pop hits
- •All skill levels welcome
- •Energetic studio environment
August 28, 2026 · 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Summer at the Hyde Music and a Movie
- •Live music at the bandstand
- •Movie under the stars
- •Family-friendly atmosphere
- •Perfect summer evening
Fridays 12–6 PM & Sundays 10 AM–3 PM, Year Round · Fridays 12 – 6 & Sundays 10 – 3
Farmers Market at Charles Hotel
- •Year-round local market
- •Fresh Harvard Square finds
- •Support local farmers
- •Friday and Sunday options
Daily, mid-July through mid-September
Flower Cutting
- •25+ flower varieties
- •Fresh zinnias and dahlias
- •Stunning sunflower fields
- •Pick-your-own bouquets