Now is the perfect time to explore the ‘burbs like a LOCAL!
There’s so much happening in the Boston suburbs this weekend—and that makes it the perfect time to get out and see what life could be like outside of city limits. These events and activities are great ways to live like a local and get that first-hand experience…
Newton
Visit Jackson Homestead’s free storytime for kids ages 3 and under. The fun starts at 9:30am on Saturday. Admission to the museum is free this weekend, and families will love learning about this former site on the Underground Railroad.
Needham
Enjoy a pancake breakfast at Needham High School from 7am-11am on Saturday, followed by face painting and kid’s games. The breakfast is $5 and game tickets are $20 for 40.
Milton
Take in the fall colors at Bradley, Eustis, and Wakefield Estates from 10am-3pm on Saturday. Go on a walk, take a guided tour and enjoy nature crafts and family activities.
Concord
Bring your little kids to Chamberlin Woods from 1pm-3pm on Sunday for fall crafts and an immersive nature experience. Admission is $10/person or $20/family. Register here.
Sharon
Everwood Day Camp’s (rescheduled!) Halloween Family Festival is Sunday from 11am-3pm. Bring your costumes and come out for a fun-filled day of arts and crafts, inflatables, laser tag, animal encounters, a haunted cabin and more. Admission is free for children 18 and under.
Hingham
Inspire a love for coding in your children by attending Apple’s Coding Lab for Kids event from 4pm-5pm on Sunday. The event is ideal for ages 6-12; sign up here. Or, shop for local produce and get to know Hingham by visiting the Hingham Farmers Market from 9am-1pm on Saturday. The market takes place at 96 Otis Street.
Winchester
The Winchester Chili Fest, featuring a chili and mac & cheese cook-off, is 4pm-8pm on Saturday. Admission is $15/family and includes a DJ, photo booth and attractions for kids.
Lexington
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is coming to Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington Friday-Sunday with afternoon and evening showings. Tickets are $22.
Marblehead
Tower School is hosting Doggy Fest at 9am on Saturday. Bring your furry friend and their costume, if you have one, to participate in the doggy parade benefiting adoptable pets.
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