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9/17/25 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list. 

This weekend is packed with family adventures across Boston and beyond. Tech-loving kids will be wowed at the MassRobotics 8th Annual Robot Block Party, where robots take center stage with demos and hands-on activities. Fens Fest at the Fenway Victory Gardens offers live music, lawn games, and garden tours in a beautiful city setting. For a dose of history and nature, Choate Island Day invites families to explore trails, wildlife, and stunning coastal views. With so much to explore, it’s the perfect time for families to head out and make memories together.

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The Big E

Springfield
Final Days, through September 28
The Big E, or Eastern States Exposition, is a New England autumn tradition and the ninth-largest fair in North America. The Big E features entertainment, major exhibits, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, and dazzling thrill shows.  READ MORE

Annual Fall Festival at Weir River Farm

Hingham
Saturday, September 27
Spend time learning about the farm's livestock with educators, climb aboard a tractor, choose a farm “tattoo”, and enjoy live music. READ MORE

Mystic River Celebration

Medford—FREE
Saturday, September 27
Watch live musician performances, browse local artisan crafts, get to know local businesses and organizations, eat food, and take part in any number of fun activities for all ages including a Knucklebones play area for kids. READ MORE

¡Celebremos Puerto Rico!

Cambridge—FREE
Saturday, September 27
This fun-filled day includes hands-on art making and storytelling led by Puerto Rican artist and director Pedro Adorno Irizarry and his celebrated arts collective, Agua, Sol y Sereno—known for their vibrant masks, street theater, and community-inspired performances. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

National Parks—FREE
Saturday, September 27
On select days throughout the year, all national parks in the United States are open to the public with no admission fee.  READ MORE

MassRobotics 8th Annual Robot Block Party

Boston—FREE
Saturday, September 27
RoboBoston RoboBoston is the largest celebration of robotics that showcases cutting-edge robotics technology from more than 50 companies, universities, and student teams, all united in Boston’s vibrant innovation hub. Annual Robot Block Party This year’s 8th Annual Robot Block Party, free and open to the public on Saturday, September 27, 2025, will include robot demonstrations and hands-on interactions with robots, games and more. Date & Time | Saturday, Sept 27, 2025 Location | 88 Seaport Blvd, Boston 10:45 AM – Robot... READ MORE

Fens Fest at the Fenway Victory Gardens

Boston—FREE
Saturday, September 27
The Fenway Victory Gardens will host their annual harvest festival, FensFest, celebrating the close of another growing season. As the oldest continuously operating World War II victory gardens in the United States, the event offers a chance to honor this historic community space while enjoying an afternoon in the park. READ MORE

Choate Island Day

Ipswich
Saturday, September 27
Pack a picnic and bring the kids for a one-of-a-kind day on Choate Island filled with history, hikes, and hands-on fun. READ MORE

Wheels & Wings

Concord, NH—FREE
Sunday, September 28
There's touch-a-truck and then there's Wheels & Wings! At this event, kids can climb into and explore trucks AND planes. READ MORE

Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival

Stowe, VT
Sunday, September 28
Stowe Vermont's 14th annual festival of pumpkin catapulting features live music, food trucks, children's activities, and a chili cook-off among area restaurants. READ MORE

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