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Events Calendar - 2025

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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Waterfire Providence 2025

Apr 8, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025 Memorial Boulevard at Waterfire Basin Providence, RI 02903

Providence Waterfire 2025

2025 Schedule
  • May 15: Sunset lighting at 7:59PM
  • May 31: Full lighting; Sunset 8:14PM. Vendors open at 7PM.
  • June 19: Partial lighting; Sunset 8:22PM. Vendors open at 7:30PM.
  • July 4: Full lighting; Sunset 8:24PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • July 17: Sunset lighting at 8:17PM.
  • August 9: Full lighting; Sunset 7:54PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • August 18: Basin lighting only; Sunset 7:41PM.
  • September 27: Full lighting; Sunset 6:34PM. Vendors open at 5:30PM.
  • October 4: Full lighting; Sunset 6:22PM. Vendors open at 5:30PM.
  • October 30: Sunset lighting at 5:42PM.
  • November 1: Full lighting; Sunset 5:40PM. Vendors open at 4:30PM.
  • December 31: New Years Eve sunset lighting at 4:25PM.
Sunset

Patriot Pass Savings at Concord Museum

May 5, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 Concord Museum - 58 Main Street Concord, MA 01742

New for spring - get your Patriot Pass, a discounted bundled admission package that gives you admission to the Concord Museum and a guided historic walking tour with the Concord Visitor Center. On sale May 5th!
Open Tues-Sun 10AM - 4PM
Adults $32, Senior, $24, Youth $16.

CowParade at Old Sturbridge Village

Jun 21, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA

Old  Sturbridge Village has always had cows - this summer we have even more! Come see over two dozen, life-size cow sculptures creatively decorated by New England artists as they “graze” amongst our 1830s homes, gardens, and meadows. One season, one unforgettable art experience - bring your whole herd to CowParade Old Sturbridge Village. CowParade has found its way to 80+ cities in 62 countries, delighting 250 million people around the globe. This summer, the herd stops in Sturbridge, MA where visitors will be udderly enamored by the creativity of 25+ New England artists who have transformed life-size cow sculptures into a moo-ving and memorable art exhibit.
Weds-Sun, 9:30AM - 5PM
Regular Admission: Adults $30, Seniors 55+ $28, Ages 4-17 & College Students w/ID $15, 3 and under FREE

Boston JerkFest 2025

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 Harvard Athletic Complex - 145 N. Harvard Street Boston, MA 02134

Boston JerkFest is a family-friendly Caribbean-style food festival offering two days of fun in the sun and featuring Jamaican jerk spiced food and all things jerk hot! The festival features 15 Caribbean restaurants offering tasty Jamaican jerk dishes for purchase, specialty foods, such as authentic Caribbean drinks Seafood Throwdown and Jerk Cook-off Competitions, live reggae and DJ’s, ethnic arts and craft vendors, VIP Reggae Lounge, and Kids & Culture stage. And don’t forget the rum punch at the Reggae Bar! Music Lineup to be announced. Parking available Saturday only for $10 per car.
Sat 5:30 - 8:30PM ; Sun 11AM - 8PM
$8-125

Guilford Craft Expo 2025

Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 33 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437

The Guilford Craft Expo, one of the most successful and long-running craft shows in America, returns on July 18th! Over 170+ modern makers will display and sell their fine craft in a variety of media, including Clay, Glass, Leather, Jewelry, Wearable and Non-Wearable Fiber, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Wood. Hours: Held on the Guilford Green. The show is outdoors, rain or shine. On/off-site parking available.
Fri & Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM
General $11, Seniors 65+ $10, Members & Under 16 FREE, Multi Day Tickets $15
845-331-7900

MA Puerto Rican Festival 2025

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 Franklin Park - 1 Playstead Road Boston, MA 02119

The annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts will be held at Franklin Park in Boston! Come immerse yourself in our rich Puerto Rican culture and enjoy music performances, delicious Puerto Rican food from several vendors, carnival rides, local arts & crafts, and more! | El Festival Puertorriqueño de Boston es el 26 y 27 de julio en Franklin Park.
Noon - 10PM

Boston Jazz Festival 2025

Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025 Maritime Park - 600 D Street Boston, MA 02210

Join us for a weekend of music and fun on August 29 and 30 at the 15th Annual Boston Jazz Festival! Each year, BJF features performances by some of the best jazz musicians in the business! Since our inception in 2010, we have brought together thousands of attendees and have presented almost 100 recording and international performing artists.
Fri 5 - 10PM ; Sat Noon - 10PM
Free

PVDFest 2025

Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 Downtown Areas Providence, RI 02903

PVDFest is back! Get ready to take over the streets of Downtown Providence on September 5–6, 2025, as Mayor Brett Smiley, the City’s Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, and Producing Partner FirstWorks bring you the ultimate celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Encounter talking jaw-dropping performances from around the globe, live music that’ll have you dancing in the streets, larger-than-life art installations, a buzzing makers' market, a parade for all, and delicious eats from the best local and international food trucks. Whether you're a local or just visiting, PVDFest is your chance to experience the electric energy of the Creative Capital like never before.
Friday 5-10 PM; Saturday noon-9 PM
Free

Newport Mansions 20th Annual Wine & Food Festival

Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 548 Bellevue Ave Newport, RI 02840

The annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival welcomes all to a culinary weekend of education, tastings, and industry conversation. Meet with regional vendors, and taste the flavors of Newport and The Classic Coast. The 2024 Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival in Newport welcomed 21 expert-led seminars, a celebration of local chefs, a Sunday Jazz brunch at Rosecliff and a conversation with world-renowned French Chef Jacques Pépin and Claudine Pépin. Stayed tuned for more information, tickets will go on sale in July 2025!
Varies by day.
To be announced.
401-847-1000

All Ages

The 9th Annual Fairy and Hobbit House Festival

Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 19 High Road Lee, NH 03861

​​Calling all fairies and hobbits! ​Bring your friends and family to Bedrock Gardens over a long holiday weekend for some outdoor fun with a touch of magic. A three-day festival to celebrate creativity, imagination, nature, play, and lore in our enchanted woodlands. Fairy wings, elf ears, flowing beards, and glittering gowns are all strongly encouraged. Perfect for families!
10:00AM
$45 for Parking and Entrance, $15 by Foot
603-659-2993

Antiques

Craftsbury Antiques & Uniques

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 Craftsbury Common, North Craftsbury Rd. Craftsbury Common, VT 05827

Join us for the 52nd Annual Antiques & Uniques on Saturday, July 12, from 9 AM to 3 PM on historic Craftsbury Common in Vermont. This one-day outdoor festival features over 100 vendors offering antiques, vintage finds, fine art, handmade crafts, specialty foods, live music, and more. Enjoy a day of discovery, community, and local flavor in one of Vermont’s most scenic settings.
9:00AM-3:00PM
Free to attend. Donations are appreciated.

Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo

Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction, VT 05452

For over 40 years, the Champlain Valley Exposition has proudly hosted this beloved event, bringing together the finest handmade works and rare antique treasures from across the region. Visitors can explore a vibrant marketplace filled with one-of-a-kind artisan creations and unique vintage finds, making this a must-visit destination for craft and antique enthusiasts alike. Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo is held indoor, rain, snow or shine with acres of free parking.
Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM
$12 per adult, children under 14 free.

Arts & Crafts Shows

Downtown Bangor Summer Sidewalk Art Festival

Jul 5, 2025 - Jul 5, 2025 Harlow, Franklin, and Central Streets in Downtown Bangor Bangor, ME 04401

Join us for our annual Summer Sidewalk Art Festival, presented by Bangor Savings Bank. You can expect over 100 Maine-based artists showcasing handmade works throughout the streets of Downtown. Bring the family and enjoy live music on the Hollywood Casino and Hotel Main Performance Stage. And there will be plenty of food and drink options for all. This is a wonderful opportunity to shop for unique items from our jury-selected artists from all across the state while enjoying Downtown Bangor in the summer! As the premier arts and culture destination in Central Maine, the Downtown Bangor Partnership seeks to highlight the artists and arts organizations located in the Bangor Region. Visitors are encouraged to stroll the streets of the entire Downtown area to explore its public art, permanent statues and numerous galleries.
9AM - 4PM
Free
207-922-2451

The 64th Niantic Lions Club Arts and Craft Show

Jul 5, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025 108 Pennsylvania Ave (RT 161) Niantic, CT 06357

Artists and Crafters from all over New England and beyond show and sell their amazing work. The Niantic Lions also coordinate a Food Court, featuring a variety of food trucks serving delectable summer delights that will satisfy the most finicky of pallets. This annual Lions Club event raises funds that support local charities, community projects and much more.
Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free!
860-705-7800

6th Annual Liberty Weekend Craft Festival

Jul 5, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025 4 Lincoln Ave Hampton Falls, NH 03844

The picturesque Hampton Falls Town Common sets the stage for a spectacular Liberty Weekend! Celebrate with us at the 6th Annual Liberty Weekend Craft Festival, featuring art, craft, music, and fantastic food. Bring your furry friends along! Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to join the festivities. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat: 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Chatham Liberty Arts & Craft Festival - Chatham, MA

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 https://castleberryfairs.com/chatham-liberty-craft-festival-2025/ Chatham, MA 02633

Join us for the Chatham Liberty Arts & Craft Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity and craftsmanship, taking place on July 12 & 13, 2025, at the picturesque Chatham Community Center Lawn. This annual event showcases a handpicked selection of American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods, drawing Cape visitors from all over to experience unique, high-quality handmade goods. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Sandwich Summer Craft Festival

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd East Sandwich, MA 02537

Join us for a weekend of artistic marvels and culinary delights at the Sandwich Summer Craft Festival, happening at Sandwich Middle High School grounds in East Sandwich, MA. This event showcases the incredible talents of over 75 artisans, offering a wide variety of American-made arts and crafts for visitors to explore and enjoy. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat: 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Chatham Summer Craft Festival

Aug 2, 2025 - Aug 3, 2025 702 Main Street Chatham, MA 02633

Get ready for a weekend of creativity, craftsmanship, and community at the Chatham Summer Craft Festival, happening at the scenic Chatham Community Center Lawn. This much-anticipated annual event brings together an exceptional selection of American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods, making it a must-visit for Cape Cod visitors and locals alike. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Nauset Summer Craft Festival

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025 70 Route 28 Orleans, MA 02653

Mark your calendars for a vibrant weekend of creativity as the Nauset Summer Craft Festival returns on August 9 & 10, 2025, at the spacious Nauset Regional Middle School along Route 28 in Orleans, MA. This annual festival features an impressive lineup of over 100 booths filled with American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods. Whether you're a Cape Cod local or a visitor exploring the area, this event is a must-stop for discovering unique handcrafted goods.
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

13th Annual Kill Tide Arts & Craft Festival

Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 773 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631

Mark your calendars for a delightful weekend of creativity and coastal charm at the 13th Annual Kill Tide Arts & Craft Festival, happening at the scenic Drummer Boy Park along historic Route 6A in Brewster, MA. This beloved late-summer event showcases over 100 juried artisans offering an incredible variety of handcrafted treasures and specialty foods. Explore the beautiful park, take in live craft demonstrations, and admire the historic windmill.
Sat: 10 - 5 / Sun: 10-4
Free

Labor Day Weekend Arts & Craft Festival

Aug 30, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 1153 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Mark your calendar for a weekend of handcrafted artistry at the Labor Day Weekend Arts & Craft Festival, happening at John Simpkins Field along Route 28 in South Yarmouth, MA. This festive outdoor event brings together over 75 booths featuring American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods, making it the perfect place to discover unique, handcrafted treasures. This event is FREE and open to the public, with ample free parking, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Chatham Fall Craft Festival

Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025 702 Main Street Chatham, MA 02633

Celebrate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship at the Chatham Fall Craft Festival, taking place on the scenic lawn of the Chatham Community Center. This beloved event invites visitors to explore a vibrant selection of American-made arts, crafts, and specialty foods, making it the perfect weekend destination for Cape Cod locals and visitors alike. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Hampton Falls Craft Festival

Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 4 Lincoln Ave. Hampton Falls, NH 03844

Mark your calendars for a weekend of creativity, craftsmanship, and community at the 17th Annual Hampton Falls Craft Festival, taking place on the scenic Hampton Falls Town Common. This beloved event brings together an impressive selection of over 75 juried artisans from across New England, offering a delightful showcase of American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods, and more! This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake

Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025 312 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith, NH 03253

Embrace the colors, flavors, and creativity of the season at the 26th Annual Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake, happening at the scenic Mill Falls Marketplace. Nestled along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this beloved festival welcomes visitors for a weekend of handmade artistry, seasonal delights, and festive fun. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-6 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Auctions

Great Brandon Auction - Inside

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 1 Conant Square Brandon, VT 05733

The Great Brandon Auction indoor location will be open for 9 days and items will be available for silent auction bidding AND Ebay style “Buy It Now” format -- you can walk out the door with your treasures if you can’t wait! Enjoy Brandon's revitalized downtown!
Varies
free
802-247-6401

Boat Shows

Newport International Boat Show

Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 4 Commercial Wharf Newport, RI 02840

The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country, spans over fifteen acres with 6 connecting show sites within historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Walk the docks and view a spectacular display of shiny new sailboats and powerboats, some making their first-ever debut in the United States. On the land side, you’ll find hundreds of marine products, services and accessories to enhance the boating lifestyle. Also on deck are educational seminars, in-water boating courses and daily giveaways. Set amongst grand coastal scenery, national historic sites, trendy boutiques and world-class restaurants, it’s easy to pair your passion for boating with the experience of Newport and the beauty of fall in New England.
Varies by day.
See website for more details.
1-954-676-1819

Car Shows

Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week

Oct 2, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025 44 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, RI 02840

Given it’s rich motoring history, Newport is the premiere destination for a Concours & Motor Week. Beautiful, historic mansions and the seemingly endless Atlantic Ocean provide the most elegant of backdrops. Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week will be a celebration of the automobile, uniting enthusiasts from around the world. Newport’s extensive automotive history dates back as early as the Gilded Age. The first American car race, the Vanderbilt Cup, took place in this historic area. Witness over 150 cars from various decades across various classes all competing for the coveted Best of Show trophy. Concession stands will be available for food and drink. VIP admission gives access starting at 6:30 am with Coffee at the Concours and continues throughout the day with access to the VIP tent with food and drink served all day.
8:30 Am - 3:30 PM
Starting at $250++ per person
401-856-4420

Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival

Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Triangle Park/Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753

Join us in Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival. Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids' activities and more! Free for spectators. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the Better Middlebury Partnership. For more information visit https://bit.ly/middleburycarfest.
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Free

Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival

Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Triangle Park - Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753

Join us in Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival. Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids' activities and more! Free for spectators. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the Better Middlebury Partnership.
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Free

Charity Events

20th Annual Kelly Brush Ride

Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 Middlebury College Middlebury, VT 05753

Join the 20th Annual Kelly Brush Ride, powered by Union Mutual, and help empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active lives. Choose to ride the 10, 20, 50, or 100-mile road routes, or the 30-mile gravel route. After, enjoy BBQ, brews, live music, and prizes. Whether it’s your 1st ride or your 20th, we can’t wait to ride with you and make this year the best one yet.
all day
Price Varies by Registration

Children & Families

Children's Entrepreneur Market at Bath Heritage Days

Jul 3, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025 33 Summer Street Bath, ME

If you are crafty, you're going to want to join us for Kids Day at Library Park during the 51st annual Bath Heritage Days. Come show off your craft items during the kids market and then head over to the carnival!
10am-1pm
free to shop the kids market

The Joke Show!

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 128 Thimble Island Road Branford, CT 06405

The Joke Show! Based on Alan Katz hilarious book that's selling like hot cakes, The Funniest Joke Book Ever for Kids, The Joke Show! comes to you with fresh family fun and even a few lessons along the way! Don't miss this fabulous opportunity enjoy a family show your kids will never forget and even meet the Best-Selling after the show! Autographed Books for sale after the show, AND meet the author himself!
10:00am to 11:30am, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
$26.50
203-315-1901

Blithewold Annual Family Clambake

Aug 28, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

The Great Lawn has been the scene of family clambakes for more than a century! Step back in time, play lawn games, and stroll the Gardens and Grounds. Feast on a traditional Rhode Island clambake while you relax and enjoy the sunset, as have generations of Blithewold guests. McGrath’s Clam Bakes will be providing the Bake under the Tent. Soft drinks are included. A cash bar will also available. McGrath’s buffet menu includes both meat and seafood that have been cooked together. There are no substitutions for guests that have severe allergies, or multiple dietary restrictions (vegetarian/vegan). If you have any other questions regarding the menu please feel free to call McGrath’s at 401-847-7743. Registration is required ; This program is limited to 100 people. Rain or shine.
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$105 pp, Kids Meals $35 pp.
401-253-2707

Comedy

Rogue Island Comedy Festival - Fall

Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Various Venues Newport, RI 02840

The first Ocean State Comedy Festival rolls into it’s eleventh year this October 9-12, 2025 with dozens of shows across Rhode Island! Come see showcases of some of the best nationally touring comedians and hot new talent on the comedy scene!
To be determined.
To be announced.
401-249-1595

Cultural Events

Wells Beach Pow Wow 2025 - Wells, ME

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 331 Harbor Road Wells, ME 04090

This event is open to the public - All are welcome to attend this Native American Event! There will be Drums, Dancers, Vendors and Raffles. Please visit our Food Vendors for some delicious food and drinks. Hosted by: NH Intertribal Nattive American Council and The Wells Chamber of Commerce.
10 Am to 5 PM
Donation
603-723-4982

Dance

Acadia Dance Festival

Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 2, 2025 Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609

The Acadia Dance Festival returns to Mount Desert Island for its sixth season, presenting acclaimed contemporary dance company Nimbus Dance in collaboration with musicians from the Bar Harbor Music Festival. On Saturday at 11 a.m., Nimbus presents a Family Matinee, a relaxed and engaging program suited for children ages 3 and up. The Festival brings professional dance artists to Mount Desert Island each year and creates opportunities, such as the Acadia Dance Festival Intensive, for local residents and young dancers to engage meaningfully with the world of contemporary dance.
7:00 PM, 11:00 AM
$35 Adult, $15 Student, $15 Matinee
207-288-0829

Dinner

Annual Bedford Village Inn Cigar Dinner

Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 Bedford Village Inn - 2 Olde Bedford Way Bedford, NH 03110

Enjoy a delectable summer evening outdoors under a beautiful sailcloth tent with great food, cigars, drinks and live music. The evening will begin with Cocktail Hour, featuring hand-crafted cocktails, hors d'oervers off the grill and passed hors d'oerves. Next, indulge in a delicious three-course plated dinner, with each course thoughtfully paired with a premium cigar and accompanying alcoholic beverage. 21+ only, Reservations are required.
6PM
$150++ per person

Dinner Theater

The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Dinner Show - Providence, RI

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025 21 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02903

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Providence, RI! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
6:00pm
$79.95
866-496-0535

Fairs & Festivals

Boston Harborfest 2025

Jul 2, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025 Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park - 100 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110

From Wednesday, July 2, through Friday, July 4, Boston Harborfest features hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s most iconic historic landmarks. This family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, with activities across Boston, including Downtown Crossing, Christopher Columbus Park, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and of course on the Harbor itself. Activities include the annual opening ceremony, historical reenactments, live musical entertainment, fireworks, and much more!
12:00 PM
Free

Newport Classical Music Festival

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025 P.O. Box 3303 Newport, RI 02840

For 55 years, Newport Classical has been a beacon for artistry, drawing in countless concertgoers to revel in exceptional performances within unique and intimate settings. Each July, against the picturesque backdrop of the City by the Sea, our festival stands out as an unparalleled experience. Featuring 27 concerts held in 11 historic venues, patrons can craft a Festival itinerary tailored to their preferences. Be it the discovery of a new composer, the rhythm of percussion, or revisiting a beloved work with a fresh perspective, we invite you to broaden your musical horizons. Whether this marks your inaugural summer with us or your 55th, we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the Newport Classical Music Festival.
Varies by event.
Varies by event.
401-846-1133

Summer in the Park 2025 - Freeport, ME

Jul 4, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 Discovery Park - 95 Main Street Freeport, ME

Make L.L.Bean your place in the sun this summer! Catch some rays (and plenty of yays) with joyful, exciting, and refreshingly FREE outdoor activities happening every single day. We’ve invited some of the best hometown talent to take the stage in Discovery Park. Grab a bite from local food trucks and support some of our favorite Maine musicians. Guests are welcome to put out chairs starting at 4 p.m. No blankets on the lawn please. All outdoor events are weather permitting. Weekly Festival Lineup:
  • July 5 – GoldenOak
  • July 12 – Black Cat Road
  • July 19 – Louisa Stancioff
  • July 26 – Love by Numb3rs
  • August 2 – Tobey McAllister & The Sierra Sounds
  • August 9 – Pete Kilpatrick
  • August 16 – Breakin’ Strings
  • August 23 – Spencer Albee
  • August 30 – Muddy Ruckus
See Schedule

Do Good Fest - Montpelier, VT

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 1 National Life Drive Montpelier, VT 05604

Get ready for Do Good Fest, featuring multi-platinum band The Fray as headliner, with two-time Grammy-nominated Plain White T’s and festival favorite Sammy Rae & The Friends, all on our beautiful back lawn. In addition to the music, enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, a VIP lounge, and a Nonprofit Village to learn about local causes, capped off with an exciting fireworks display. Advance tickets are required, starting at a minimum donation of $5, with all proceeds benefiting the Vermont Foodbank to help end childhood hunger, one of National Life’s core corporate causes..
1:30 PM-9:00 PM
$5 General Admission (minimum donation), $200 VIP

46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green

Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025 Middlebury Village Green - 3 Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753

Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In the evenings, live musical performances light up the night. Performers include Caitlin Canty, Ray Vega’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble, Ordinary Elephant, Honey & Soul, Ali McGuirk, Mathis Andersen Trio, Dobet Gnahoré, Buffalo Rose, Madaila and a Street Dance featuring the Vermont Jazz Ensemble. Free admission; donations welcomed. Events take place rain or shine.
Sat & Sun 7 - 9:45PM ; Mon-Fri Noon - 1:00PM and 7 - 9:45PM
Free; donations welcomed

Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival 2025

Jul 24, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 Never Stop Building - 772 Rome Road Mercer, ME 04957

The annual Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival brings together the best of the Japanese woodworking community where beginners to seasoned woodworkers can share their experience, learn from tool and technique demonstrations and workshops, and compete in a contest to pull the thinnest shaving with a Japanese hand plane. This year we are expanding from 3 to 4 days, starting with an all-hands group timber frame raising and continuing the tradition of in-depth, hands-on workshops, expert instructors, opportunities to learn and practice with Japanese tools, and special events including a Japanese boat launch ceremony, swordsmanship demonstration, BBQ Bonfire Party, and of course the revered planing competition! Featured presenters include Jeff Bearce, Jim Blauvelt, Dorian Bracht, Douglas Brooks, Jason Forster, John Reed Fox, Yann Giguere, Brian Holcombe, Andrew Hunter, Alex Perez, Andrew Ren, Sayuri Suzuki, and Jay Van Arsdale. Most ticket packages include meals and free on-site camping is available!
8:30AM - 4:30PM
$55 to $360
202-509-5359

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 80 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI 02840

The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort Adams is located at 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI. One of the park system’s national treasures, Fort Adams is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival runs rain or shine. 2025 Public Onsale begins Wednesday, February 5th at 1:00 PM EST.
Varies by day.
$117 - $287 per person
401-848-5055

Hebron Fair NH 2025

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025 16 Church Lane Hebron, NH 03241

On the Picturesque Hebron Common at the North End of Newfound Lake - Rain or Shine - Since 1952 - Free Admission - Featuring: Craftspeople, Artisans, Food Purveyors, “Vintage Shoppe,” Rummage, Children's Games, Dunking Booth, Home Baked Goods, Plants, Books, T-shirts, Vendor & Business Raffle, and Nonprofits. Proceeds benefit Union Congregational Church of Hebron.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Free Admission
603-481-0601

13th Annual Brewster Summer Arts & Craft Festival

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 773 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631

Join us for the Brewster Summer Arts & Craft Festival, a beloved seasonal tradition held at the picturesque Drummer Boy Park. Now in its 13th year, this highly anticipated event is more than a showcase of fine handmade works—it’s a celebration of artistry, community, and Cape Cod’s coastal charm. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat: 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

64th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025 Main Street Park, South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701

64th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival August 9 & 10 (and Fall Foliage Festival on October 11 & 12). Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers will be featured. Rounding out the festival are food vendors, live music, Free kids’ activities, and demonstrations of works in progress held throughout the weekend. A voluntary donation is appreciated. Shows will be held rain (snow) or shine in Main Street Park at Junction of Routes 4 & 7 in Rutland, Vermont. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED https://www.chaffeeartcenter.org/art-in-the-park/exhibitor-information/. Shows draw attendees from Vermont and adjacent states plus tourists who travel to/through Vermont. Estimated attendance 6000+. Exhibitors consistently report good sales and a high degree of satisfaction with the events. 802-775-0356
10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun
Free, donation appreciated
802-775-0356

44th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival

Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 24 Hough Ave Gloucester, MA 01930

Get ready for a weekend of art, flavor, and seaside charm as the 44th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival returns to the historic Stage Fort Park on August 16 & 17, 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of Gloucester Harbor, this beloved festival invites visitors to explore an extraordinary array of over 175 juried booths featuring American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods, and more! Leashed pets who appreciate fine craftsmanship are welcome to join the festivities, making this a perfect event for the whole family.
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free Admission - City Parking Fee

Vergennes Day 2025

Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025 City Park Vergennes, VT 05491

Join us for the 43rd annual Vergennes Day presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. The event features more than 50 vendors, live music on the bandstand, a pancake breakfast, Lions Club Chicken BBQ and the Little City Road Race. Don’t miss the bubble pit at the fire station and free horse and wagon rides. Shop local merchants and enjoy a fun-filled day with activities for all ages. For more details, visit www.VergennesDay.com
10:00 am
free

Bristol Harvest Festival

Sep 27, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 Bristol Town Green Bristol, VT 05443

Join the 26th annual Bristol Harvest Festival presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce with support by the Bristol Recreation Department. The event features more than 70 vendors displaying local crafts and terrific food options on the green. All day live music at the bandstand with kids’ activities, an ADA-compliant children’s playground and a horse and wagon ride. After visiting the festival, continue strolling through the charming downtown and shop the local businesses.
10:00 am
free

51st Norman Bird Harvest Fair

Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025 583 Third Beach Road Middletown, RI 02842

The 51st annual Norman Bird Sanctuary's old-fashioned Harvest Fair will once again usher in Autumn in 2025. The fair offers something for everyone including sack races, hay rides, mud pit, tug-of-war and fair games with prizes. More than 70 talented crafters and artisans will feature beautifully crafted items, while local food and beer vendors will offer an array of decadent selections. Enjoy live animal presentations by the Norman Bird Sanctuary staff and explore the grounds as an impressive line up of musicians create the perfect atmosphere for an autumn afternoon of family fun.
To be determined.
To be announced.
401-846-2577

64th Annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival

Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Main Street Park, South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701

64th Annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival on October 11 & 12 (also a Summer Festival August 9 & 10). Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers will be featured. Rounding out the festival are food vendors, live music, Free kids’ activities, and demonstrations of works in progress held throughout the weekend. A voluntary donation is appreciated. Shows will be held rain (snow) or shine in Main Street Park at Junction of Routes 4 & 7 in Rutland, Vermont. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED https://www.chaffeeartcenter.org/art-in-the-park/exhibitor-information/. Shows draw attendees from Vermont and adjacent states plus tourists who travel to/through Vermont. Estimated attendance 6000+. Exhibitors consistently report good sales and a high degree of satisfaction with the events. 802-775-0356
10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun
Free, donation appreciated
802-775-0356

34th Annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival

Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 Bowen's Wharf Newport, RI 02840

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 18th and 19th, 2025. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season!
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free to attend!
401-849-2243

Farmers Markets

Chelsea Farmers Market

May 23, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 Chelsea North Common at the Intersection of VT Route 110 and VT Route 113 Chelsea, VT 05038

Seasonal outdoor farmers market featuring local farmers, bakers, artisans and makers. Live music on the green every week in a family-friendly atmosphere.
3pm-6pm
Free

Farms & Orchards

Thursday Discovery STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm

Jun 26, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

This 45-minute weekly summer class is led by a local educator. Each week on the farm brings something fun and engaging where young explorers investigate a crop or animal on the farm! Select 9 am or the 10:30 session:
  • 6/26 - Lifecycle of a Strawberry Plan
  • 7/10 - Build a Butterfly Garden
  • 7/17 - Goat & Honeybee Friends
  • 7/24 - Build a Blueberry Bird Feeder
  • 7/31 - Build a Suncatcher
  • 8/7 - Solar Powered Ovens & Sun Prints
  • 8/14 - Goat & Honeybee Friends
  • 8/21 - Pressed Flower Pendants
Plus, we've added a bonus Build a Butterfly Garden class on Sunday, 6/22 in honor or our annual Pollinator Festival!
9 am & 10:30 am
$12 per child
978-388-5525

Wayne, Maine Strawberry Festival 2025

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 Route 133 - Main Street Wayne, ME 04284

Come enjoy our 6th Annual Strawberry Festival located in Wayne. Village, Wayne Maine. We are right in the center of town on Rt 133. Artisans, Crafters, Food Trucks, Music, Kids Activities, Non-profits, Farmer's Market and one of our biggest attractions, The Cardboard Boat race and so much more....
9:00AM-3:00PM
No Charge

Makers Market & PYO Blueberries !

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 9, 2025 236 Sebago Lake Road Gorham, ME 04038

Shop local Artisan makers and PYO Blueberries on a local scenic farm during the height of blueberries season ! JOIN US for our Makers Market & Pick Your Own Blueberries Fest at Orchard Ridge Farm in Gorham! We will have 30 Vendors selling their goods ( Ceramics, Jewelry, Woodworking, Illustration and Painting, Vintage Clothes, Stained Glass, Soap, Candles, Body Products & More.. There will be live music, farm animals and we will have Gunnars Icelandic Hotdogs Food Truck and Top It On The Go Ice Cream Cart serving up ice cream. We are also having a BAKE SALE (blueberry themed) fundraiser for ARLGP with all the funds raised will go to help the shelter continue doing the amazing work they have been doing for years. This event is going to be incredible and at the height of blueberry picking season, on one of the most beautiful local farms in Maine! Stay for the farm animals and specialty homemade lemonade drinks by Orchard Ridge.
10:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.
free

Peach & Sunflower Festival - August 9-10 & 16-17

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

Cider Hill Farm is celebrating all things sunshine, flowers and peaches! The multi-weekend event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, hard cider bar, tastings, activities, hayrides, food trucks, peach treats, and pick-your-own peaches. RSVP now to get it on your calendar and then purchase pick-your-own peach tickets and cut-your-own flower tickets later or when you arrive.
8 am - 6 pm
Free Admission (doesn't include PYO,food,drink)
978-388-5525

Films

Providence 48 Hour Film Project Premieres

Jul 8, 2025 - Jul 9, 2025 260 Thayer Street Providence, RI 02906

Come see the best short films in Providence! This year's Providence 48 Hour Film Project includes dozens of films in amazing genres such as comedy, drama, and even martial arts! All the films were made on the same weekend by local filmmakers. Audiences should stick around to vote for their best film, and talk with the filmmakers at the Q+A. Single and multi passes are availble on our website. Each night will have two screening blocks with up to twelve films each.
6:00PM, 11:30PM
$15
401-497-5051

Maine International Film Festival

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 93 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901

Founded in 1998, the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) is a project of the Maine Film Center. The 10 days of the festival showcase nearly 100 films, representing the best of American independent and international cinema, and spotlight some of Maine and New England’s most exciting and innovative filmmakers.
12AM-12PM
https://miff.org/passes
207-873-7000

Woods Hole Film Festival 2025

Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 2, 2025 72 Water Street Woods Hole, MA 02543

The 34th Woods Hole Film Festival, the oldest film festival on the Cape and Islands, kicks off on July 25 with a special screening of the documentary OVERCOME, followed by 8 days of exciting independent cinema, with 19 narrative features, 28 documentary features, and 63 short films representing 16 countries—with 7 World, 5 North America, 2 US, and 49 New England premieres by both first-time and veteran filmmakers. Besides screenings followed by filmmaker Q&A’s, activities include master classes, workshops, panel discussions, an awards ceremony, and parties with some of the best live music in New England. The festival’s hallmark thematic strands include films and filmmakers from New England, films about music and musicians, and films about science in conjunction with the Festival’s “Bringing Science to the Screen” program.
7:30 PM
$18, $20 day of show. Student & military $10.
508-495-3456

Food Trucks

Food Truck Roundup - Brattleboro, VT

Jul 3, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025 45 Farmhouse Square Brattleboro, VT 05301

Come for the live music, stay for the delicious food truck fare! Retreat Farm is kicking off our 8th season of Food Truck Roundup with Ditrani Brothers on July 3. Our fantastic summer lineup includes performances from local and regional bands playing danceable funk, rock, bluegrass, honky tonk, and more. Enjoy Vermont craft beer from the Thirsty Goat Bar and delicious food from your favorite food truck vendors while you groove with your friends and neighbors on Farmhouse Square. See website for weekly musical lineup.
5:00pm-8:00pm
$0-$8
802-490-2270

First Lakeville Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 Anger Conway Farm - 33 Southworth Street Lakeville, MA 02347

Prepare your taste buds and raise your glasses for the 1st Annual Lakeville Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival. This 2025 festival is your ticket to culinary bliss! Indulge in the offerings of over 20 of the region's top food trucks, serving up their most beloved dishes, while you sip on a variety of regional, local, and national craft beers & beverages. But it's not just about the food and drinks – expect a day filled with hayrides, a petting zoo, local artisan market, lawn games, music, and family-friendly fun!
12 - 5 PM
$5-68
781-956-3832

1st Lynn Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

Sep 27, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 Blossom Street Lynn, MA 01905

Join us as Food Truck Festivals of America comes with excitement to the 1st Annual Lynn Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival. Save the date for a day packed with craft beer, mouthwatering food, lawn games, music, and family-friendly fun. Prepare your taste buds for an epic culinary extravaganza! Over 20 of the area's most beloved food trucks are gearing up to serve their signature dishes, while an extensive selection of local, regional, and national craft beers and other alcoholic beverages will be available to quench your thirst. Don't wait – snag your half-off General Admission Tickets now online!
12:00pm -6:00pm
$5-68
781-956-3832

1st Annual Budweiser Brewery Food Truck Festival!

Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025 221 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, NH 03054

Get Ready for the 1st Annual Budweiser Brewery Food Truck Festival! Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM-6PM, at the Budweiser Brewery Experience in Merrimack, NH, for an unforgettable day filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great vibes! Foodies Rejoice: Enjoy mouth-watering dishes from the best food trucks, featuring cuisines from around the globe! Artisan Shopping: Discover unique treasures and handcrafted goods. Cold Brews Await: Sip on refreshing Anheuser-Busch beverages to complete your experience. This event is the perfect outing to bring your friends and family together for an incredible day of great food and good times. Don’t forget to come hungry! Don't wait – snag your half-off General Admission Tickets now! Advance tickets are just $5 with prices increasing to $10 at the gate. Remember, festivals are rain or shine – so come prepared for a fantastic time, no matter the weather!
12 - 6 PM
$5-$20
781-956-3832

First Haverhill Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 Kimball Farm - 791 East Broadway Haverhill, MA 01830

Prepare your taste buds and raise your glasses for the 1st Annual Haverhill Food Truck & Craft beverage at Kimball Farm - this 2025 festival is your ticket to culinary bliss. Indulge in the offerings of over 25 of the region's top food trucks, serving up their most beloved dishes, while you sip on a variety of regional, local, and national craft beers and beverages. But it's not just about the food and drinks – expect a day filled with lawn games, a local artisan market, music, and family-friendly fun. Don't wait – half-off General Admission Tickets are available now online!
12 - 6 PM
$5-68
781-956-3832

Food, Wine, Beer

Taste of Allagash: The Origin Tour

Jun 1, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025 100 Industrial Way Portland, ME 04103

Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. We'll finish the tour with three samples of featured releases. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting. The highlights: 4 samples 30 minutes $20 before tax/fees 21+ Please read on before booking: Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers. Guests who are not drinking beer will have a choice of NA beverage. Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.
12:30pm - 5:00pm
$23.33
800-330-5385

Flights of Fancy: Summer Sips - New Haven, CT

Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 Various Locations New Haven, CT

DOWNTOWN NHV presents New Haven's premier shopping, wine and food crawl - Flights of Fancy! We invite Connecticut's fashion-forward folk, foodies & amateur sommeliers to kick off the holiday shopping season in Downtown New Haven with shopping discounts, food tasting, and of course WINE! Enjoy 20 sipping, tasting & shopping stops, souvenir wine glasses and event bags, exclusive shopping discounts and promotions, raffle prizes, and more. Explore neighborhoods of downtown New Haven while you shop, sip & taste at the city’s independently-owned businesses! At Registration, Flights of Fancy guests will receive their signature souvenir tasting glass (you cannot crawl without it!), swag bags, required 21+ wristband after ID check, and first wine & food tastings! The event is PRE-TICKETED - visit the website to purchase tickets. ID's will be checked at registration.
4:30 - 8:30PM
$15-25

Newport Restaurant Week

Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 Multiple locations through Newport and Bristol County Newport and Bristol Country, RI 02840

The flavors of nine coastal communities, all rolled up into 10 savory days. Newport Restaurant Week takes place annually each fall, the perfect setting for this well-seasoned event. Choose from an array of prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner. *Please note: Participating restaurants and prix fixe format price points subject to change.
Varies by location.
Free to attend, food and drinks for purchase
401-849-8048

Gardens

11th Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 Various Gardens on Cape Cod Cape Cod, MA

Celebrate Cape Cod’s signature bloom with a ten-day tour through private gardens, inspiring workshops, and floral-themed events across the Cape. Whether you’re a passionate gardener or just a fan of beautiful spaces, there’s something in bloom for you! Click the link above or look us up on social media to get specific event dates & times, venues and more.
See Schedule

Health & Fitness

Intention Fest

Sep 28, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025 Ninigret Park, 5 Park Ln Charlestown, RI 02813

Join us at Ninigret Park to experience relaxation, relief and peace with over 50 healing artists and peacemakers offering therapeutic sessions, consulting and products to inform and inspire wellness and peace. Check out: Gong Bath and Massage Tent among the Trees, Meditation Tent, Drum Circle, Movement Space for Yoga and Tai Chi, Healthy Food, and Live Acoustic Music for you to enjoy. This may be the event you've been waiting for!
12pm - 5pm
FREE

Literary

Jane Austen Weekend: Pride and Prejudice

Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 100 Main Street Hyde Park, VT 05655

Weekend of literary-inspired diversions includes Regency-style dinner party with English country dancing (instruction as needed), talk on life in Regency London, English afternoon tea, quill pen letter writing, optional carriage ride or tatting lessons, Sunday brunch & a quiz on the book with prizes. Dress in whichever century suits you. Stay for the weekend or attend for an evening.
8:00 p.m.
$495-$585: 2 nights' lodging, meals & actiivities
802-888-6888

Museums

Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

Jun 6, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025 Bates College Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell Street Lewiston, ME 04240

Spanning over 60 years of Ralph Steadman’s influential and lauded career, the exhibition fills the museum’s upper and lower galleries with more than 140 original artworks and ephemera, including sketchbooks, handwritten notes, and personal photographs. Steadman is best known for his long collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson, notably illustrating 1971’s "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream," a partnership that defined Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting that blends personal experience with political commentary. Interactive resources in the exhibition will encourage visitors to look deeply and make connections between works.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free
207-786-6158

Music

Music Under the Stars Concert Series - North Haven, CT

May 27, 2025 - Sep 2, 2025 Town Green North Haven, CT 06473

The North Haven Department of Recreation, in conjunction with the North Haven Business Community, presents a series of free outdoor concerts for the enjoyment of town residents. All concerts will be held on Tuesdays at *7:00 P.M. on the Town Green, unless otherwise noted. Parking is available at the Town Hall Annex and Town Pool lots. See schedule of bands on the website.
Tuesdays 7PM
Free

Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025

Jun 4, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family! Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay. Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted. The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive. Rain dates for some concerts. 2025 Concert Series: June 4: Little Lies June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music July 9: Dred Buffalo July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio July 30: Failte August 6: Sweet Wednesday August 13: Bay Swing August 20: Colby James & the Ramblers August 27: The DMB Project
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Member: $15 Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6
401-253-2707

MUSIC BY THE SEA (Camden)

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025 Camden Public Library Amphitheatre, Atlantic Avenue, Camden Camden, ME 04843

Music by the Sea is a series of free public concerts held on Independence Day in Camden. Here is the schedule: Noon: Bay Chamber Jazz Group 2 pm: Hadacol Bouncers 4 pm: Midcoast Community Band 6 pm: The Right Track Music includes traditional jazz, New Orleans Jazz, patriotic and march music, R&B.
Noon - 7:30 pm
Free

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: The William Cepeda & Elio Villafranca Sextet: Merging Roots

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Roger Williams Boathouse Lawn - 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

This exciting concert tour unites two renowned musicians, William Cepeda and Elio Villafranca, in a dynamic exploration of the shared African roots connecting Cuba, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans. Both artists are celebrated for blending jazz with the musical traditions of their homelands, highlighting cultural resilience through rhythm, improvisation, and storytelling.
This concert coincides with Food Truck Friday, an outdoor food truck festival at the Carousel Village located across from the Boathouse Lawn starting at 5:00 p.m. We invite you to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, grab some delicious food – and enjoy an evening outdoors with incredible music and community!
6:00PM-7:30PM
FREE

Danby Country & Bluegrass Festival

Jul 24, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025 Otter Creek Fun Center - 1800 US 7 Danby, VT 05739

Danby Country & Bluegrass Festival - Live Music! Featured artists include: Seth Sawyer Band (Fri & Sat) ; Scott Henry Greene (Fri) ; Cedar Ridge (Fri & Sat) ; Just Passin’ Thru (Fri & Sat) ; Mark Miklos (Sat) ; Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters (Fri & Sat) ; Marty Wendell & his Tour Band (Sat) ; Unken Brew (Fri) ; River Mountain Valley Boys (Thu) ; and the Opening Ceremonies w/ Bob Greene (Fri).
8:00 AM
$25.00 to $85.00
802-428-3384

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Khumariyaan

Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Roger Williams Boathouse Lawn - 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

The third concert of this year’s Summer Beats global journey transports audiences to the ancient crossroads through the Khyber Pass with an electrifying performance by Pakistan’s Khumariyaan. With its propulsive, furious sound, Khumariyaan is celebrated for blending traditional folk music with modern styles. The band’s name translates in Pashto as “the state of musical intoxication,” which captures the essence of this hyper-folk jam band.
6:00PM-7:30PM
Free

2025 Cambridge Jazz Festival

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 99 Sherman Street Cambridge, MA 02138

Experience the sounds of 4x GRAMMY-winner Terri Lyne Carrington, the electrifying Elan Trotman, a high-energy Motown Tribute, and the salsa rhythms of Eguie Castrillo that will have you dancing all day. Savor flavors from some of the best food trucks in Greater Boston, shop unique finds from New England’s top vendors, and dive into jazz history at our interactive Jazz Museum. Kids can explore their own fun-filled activity zone, while adults can relax and recharge with our newest addition — a soothing Berklee Music Therapy session. This is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of 10 incredible years. Don’t miss it!
12pm-6pm
free
617-224-8118

Manchester Music Festival: Grand Finale

Aug 7, 2025 - Aug 7, 2025 Arkell Pavilion, Southern Vermont Arts Center Manchester, VT 05255

The multi-Grammy Award-winning soprano Christine Goerke returns to the Manchester Music Festival as the Devil in Stravinsky’s masterful and sardonic take on the Faust legend, L’Histoire du soldat (Tale of the Soldier). Originally conceived for a cabaret setting, the work will be semi-staged at Arkell Pavilion by director James Glossman, and features the award-winning stage, film, and television actor David Strathairn (Goodnight, and Good Luck; Nomadland) as the Soldier, with actor Linda Setzer narrating. The chamber ensemble will be led by Paul Watkins and includes Philip Setzer (violin), Alan Kay (clarinet), and Eduardo Leandro (percussion), as well as Grace O’Connell (trumpet), Bridget Piccirilli (bassoon), and Matthew Nienow (trombone). Choreography created by Peter Sparling (Martha Graham Dance Company) will be performed by Marie Millard. Hailed “the reigning American dramatic soprano of the day” (The New York Times), Goerke will also perform a selection of cabaret songs drawn from the work of Weill, Bernstein, and Sondheim, with Watkins at the piano; and the MMF Young Artists open the program with the Mozart motet Ave Verum Corpus. Program: 
 Mozart / Ave Verum Corpus, K 618 (1791) Songs by Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Weill, Stephen Sondheim, Carrie Jacobs Bond, and others
 Stravinsky /  L’Histoire du soldat (“Tale of the Soldier”-performed in English) (1918)
7:30 PM
$51.30-80.60
802-362-1956

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Elida Almeida & Chachi Carvalho

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 9, 2025 Jenks Park - 602 Broad St. Central Falls, RI 02863

In an exciting new expansion for FirstWorks Summer Beats, the finale concert featuring Cape Verdean vocalist Elida Almeida will take place at Jenks Park in Central Falls on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. This celebration of Cape Verdean musicians and heritage will also feature local hip-hop hero, Chachi Carvalho, who will open this local/global, double-bill concert.
3:00-6:00 PM
Free

Outdoor Activities

Summit Mt. Washington 2025

Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025 3168 Base Station Road Mount Washington, NH 03589

The 14th Annual Summit Mt. Washington, organized by HIKE for Mental Health, is our largest annual hiking event dedicated to raising awareness and resources for mental health research and trail conservation. Each year, hikers from all backgrounds come together to summit the iconic Mount Washington via the Jewell Trail, not only to experience the beauty and challenge of the ascent but also to support a vital cause. This incredible event highlights the powerful connection between nature and mental well-being while raising funds that benefit mental health initiatives and trail conservation efforts. Whether you are seasoned hiker, or a first-time adventurer, this event is a must attend! Gather your friends, family, and colleagues for an unforgettable day on the trails.
6:00am registration, 7:00am to 4:00pm
Free
603-359-8377

Stand Up For Animals 23rd Annual Golf Tournament

Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025 1 Clubhouse Drive North Stonington, CT 06359

Stand Up For Animals will be hosting its 23rd Annual Golf Tournament at the elegant Lake of Isles in North Stonington, CT. This is our premier fundraising event that supports our mission to promote the health and welfare of animals in our region as well as educate and assist those who care for them. Your registration includes a round of golf, cart, breakfast, end of play buffet, contests, drinks and snacks on the course and "Doggie Bag" with swag.
7:30 AM
$275 per golfer
401-348-9595

Newport Pell Bridge Run

Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 16 East Shore Road Jamestown, RI 02835

Experience the thrill and breathtaking views of crossing the iconic Newport Pell Bridge on the only day of the year it’s open to pedestrians. This 4-mile, point-to-point race starts in Jamestown and finishes in downtown Newport, welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and pace. Registration opens May 1, 2025!
7:15 AM
To be announced.
401-849-8048

Science & Nature

Discover Squam Cruises

May 17, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025 23 Science Center Road Holderness, NH 03245

Cruise on this pristine lake where nature reigns, this unforgettable guided tour has something new to delight everyone. Learn about the natural history of Squam Lake, look for majestic Bald Eagles, and listen for the haunting call of Common Loons. Hear about the people who have lived on its rocky shores surrounded by scenic mountains for over 5,000 years.
Daily 1:00PM-2:30PM
$28-$32
603-968-7194

Summer Birding at the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 4280 Boston Post Road Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

Join members of the Green Mountain Audubon Society for an extraordinary outing that combines an appreciation of both art and nature as we explore the environs of Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the trails while observing birds in breeding plumage and viewing the spectacular work of world-renowned artist David Stromeyer. For more information about the park, see https://www.coldhollowsculpturepark.com - To ensure an enjoyable experience, this outing is limited to twenty participants. Registration for this event will open on July 5, 2025.
8:00AM
Free

Autumn Birdwatching at the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park

Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 4280 Boston Post Rd Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

The Green Mountain Audubon Society returns to beautiful Cold Hollow Sculpture Park to observe birds before many depart our region for warmer climes. Participants will explore the trails in search of different species while also having the opportunity to appreciate the spectacular work of world-renowned artist David Stromeyer. To ensure an enjoyable experience, this outing is limited to twenty participants. Registration for this event will open on August 30.
8:00AM
Free

Raptor Migration Celebration

Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 23 Science Center Road Holderness, NH 03245

Fall is a season of transition and many animals are on the move to wintering grounds. Join us for migratory raptors presentations at Up Close to Animals in the amphitheater. Learn about where our raptor species go each winter, how long it takes them to get there, and why they return. Do not miss special Raptor Encounters by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) throughout the day, featuring a flight demonstration with their raptor ambassadors.
10 am - 4 pm
Included with trail admission.
603-968-7194

Shows & Exhibits

Bennington Quiltfest

Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 747 East Road Bennington, VT 05201

Presented by the Quiet Valley Quilters’ Guild; Our show features new quilts, featured quilter Maria Ferri Cousins on-site with free lectures both days, guild ‘miniature’ challenge quilts, a special exhibit of Semiquincentennial quilts, vendors, raffle quilt and baskets, and a consignment and gift boutique. The on-site Quiltfest Café serves breakfast and lunch each day. The café features homemade breakfast sandwiches, pastries, soups, quiche and gourmet sandwiches.
9:00AM,5:00PM; 10:00AM, 3:00PM
$10

Sports

International Tennis Hall of Fame Open

Jul 6, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 194 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840

Professional tennis will return to the Newport in 2025 as the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today announced a revamped Hall of Fame Open, including ATP Challenger 125 and WTA 125 level tournaments. The Hall of Fame Open will become just the second combined men’s and women’s 125 level event in the United States. It will be the only grass court stop on the Hologic WTA Tour outside of Europe, and the first women’s professional tournament at the ITHF since the Virginia Slims of Newport concluded in 1990. Equal prize money will be awarded to both the men’s and women’s draws. Get up close to the pros and enjoy great seats in the shade. Every tennis Hall of Fame Open ticket comes with one free admission to the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum.
Varies
See website for more details on pricing.
401-849-3990

Boston Triathlon Weekend

Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 DCR Carson Beach - 165 HarborWalk Boston, MA 02125

Boston’s only triathlon returns for its 17th year on August 16-17, 2025, inviting athletes of all levels to swim, bike, and run along South Boston’s scenic waterfront. Produced by ethos, the Boston Triathlon features both Olympic and sprint distance races with a course that includes a swim at Carson Beach, a bike ride on William Day Boulevard, and a run in South Boston. In addition to the adult competitions, the 11th Annual Kids Day at the Boston Tri will take place on Saturday, August 16th, offering FREE, fun, and age-appropriate races and activities designed to introduce children to the concept of multisport.
1-3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday
Prices Vary