Local Events & Hot Spots
Fridays, starting at 6:00 AM, through summer · 6:00 AM
Free Summer 2026 Fridays on the Commuter Rail
- •Free commuter rail rides
- •Explore Boston for free
- •Perfect for summer day trips
- •Budget-friendly travel
Daily through July 26
Boston Women's Market Pop-up Shop
- •Shop local women-owned brands
- •Outdoor pop-up market
- •Assembly Row shopping vibes
- •Support small businesses
Daily through July 26
East Boston Carnival
- •Classic carnival rides
- •Fun games and prizes
- •Delicious fair food
- •Affordable $3 gate fee
July 24-26, 2026
Lowell Folk Festival
- •Free music and culture
- •Three days of performances
- •Global folk traditions
- •Historic downtown setting
2026-07-18 · 5:30 PM
Fluid Soul on Mystic River
- •Riverside wellness vibes
- •Scenic park setting
- •Community connection
2026-07-18 · 10:00 AM
LEAP Lab with Alex Makes Art
- •Interactive art lab
- •Hosted by Alex Makes Art
- •Creative family fun
- •Kendall/MIT Open Space
Daily, 9 AM–4 PM · 9-4
Apple Picking at Honey Pot Hill Orchards
- •Fresh apple picking
- •Scenic hayrides
- •Cider donut ice cream sandwiches
- •Daily outdoor fun
July 17, 2026
2026 Hot Night in the City
- •Live music and performances
- •Local food truck favorites
- •Artisan vendor market
- •Summer community vibes
Daily through August
Blackberry & Raspberry Picking
- •Fresh berry picking
- •Family-friendly farm fun
- •Seasonal summer harvest
Multi-weekend in July
Blueberry & Flower Festival
- •Fresh blueberry picking
- •Farmhouse flower bouquets
- •Live music & hayrides
- •Hard cider & family fun
Daily
Apple Picking at Parlee Farm
- •20 varieties of apples
- •Warm apple crisp
- •Mary’s Country Kitchen treats
- •Classic fall farm fun
Daily
Apple Picking at Dowse Orchards
- •16 varieties of apples
- •Freshly-pressed apple cider
- •Classic roadside farm experience