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Back to School Weekend — Massachusetts
AUG 29-SEP 6, 2026

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SATURDAY - 8/29

Home - Central Massachusetts - Challenge Island, Clarksburg — Challenge Island at the Cedar Polka Fest KIDS DAY - Saturday, August 29th at 12:00pm - 4:00pm select
Kid-Friendly Activities in Lexington, Lexington — Spinning HerStory – Spinning Tableau at 10:00am spinning herstory
Kids & Family Events - Discover Fairhaven, Fairhaven — Feast of Our Lady of Angels at 5:00pm our lady angels
Museum of Old Newbury, Newburyport — Building the Community: Meet the Men and Women Who Saved Newburyport at 10:00am, 11:30am meet the savers
Quintavia Yule ***SITE CHANGE*** Event Details - the East Ki, Berlin — Østgarðr Investiture & Østgarðr Fencing & Archery Championships investiture & championships
Soule Homestead Education Center -, Middleborough — Fundraiser for Sheepdog Junction at 10:00am register today
South Hadley Public Library, South Hadley — Drama Club Showcase at 11:00am info
Three County Fair, Northampton
  • 10:30am — Youth Sheep Show sheep show
  • 10am — ARBA Open & Youth Rabbit Show rabbit show
  • 10am — Youth Dairy Show dairy show
  • 10am — Three County Fair Horse Show - Just Jumpers horse show
  • 2pm — Enduro Racing & Elementary School Bus Demolition Derby demolition derby
Upcoming Events — The Corner Spot - Ashland, Ashland — Back To School Movie Night at 5:30pm movie night
Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley — The Great Zodiac River Race at 2:00pm info
Youth, Family & Community - RTH - Roxbury Tenants of Harvard, Harvard — Teen Pool Party at 5:00pm teen fun

SUNDAY - 8/30

Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA: Empowering Youth Through ..., Becket — ANNUAL LUNCHEON rsvp
Four Town Farm, Seekonk — Natural Dyeing 101 at 10:00am, 1:00pm art on the farm
West Medford Community Center - 111 Arlington Street - Medfo, Medford — 2026 Hoops & Hope hoops hope

MONDAY - 8/31

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton — Academy Youth Productions – Fall 2026 (Ages 11-17) Rehearsal at 5:00pm register
Family Events - YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston — EAST BOSTON VS. CHARLESTOWN: 6TH ANNUAL BATTLE FOR THE BAY GOLF Tournament at 7:30am register now
Unforgettable Kids' Activities in Cape Cod - Create Memories, Brewster — Cape Cod Classic Car Show at 4:00pm explore
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford — Bill Murray Movie Monday Marathon: Groundhog Day (1993) at 7:00 pm more info

TUESDAY - 9/1

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton — Academy Youth Productions – Fall 2026 (Ages 6-10) at 5:00pm register
Arlington Public Library - Events Calendar, Arlington
  • 4:00pm — Crafty Kids at Glencarlyn info
  • 5:00pm — Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children at Columbia Pike info
Family Events - YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston — YMCA of Greater Boston Harvest Fundraiser get tickets
TimberNook Middlesex County, Framingham — Tiny Ones– TimberNook NorthwoodFall Session 1 at 09:00am - 11:00am tiny ones
West Medford Community Center - 111 Arlington Street - Medfo, Medford — Afterschool Youth Club youth club

WEDNESDAY - 9/2

Arlington Public Library - Events Calendar, Arlington
  • 4:00pm — Tales Together Storytime at Westover info
  • 6:30pm — Make it Wednesday: Magnetic Clothes Pin info
Circles of Wisdom, Needham — North of Boston Book Trail 2026 book trail
Unforgettable Kids' Activities in Cape Cod - Create Memories, Brewster — Wellfleet SPAT Shellfish Tour discover

THURSDAY - 9/3

Abundance Farm, Northampton — Potluck Story Circle at 6:00pm - 8:00pm share stories
Arlington Public Library - Events Calendar, Arlington
  • 4:00pm — Kids Club at Cherrydale info
  • 6:00pm — Make Talking Artwork info
Museum of Old Newbury, Newburyport — Ablaze! A Fiery Walking History of Newburyport's Famous Conflagrations at 10:00am, 11:30am learn about fires
Plymouth Public Library, Plymouth — Meet the Maestro with Steven Karidoyanes at 6:30pm info
Springfield Community Events, Springfield — 2026 Summer Concert Series: WEST SIDE MIKE AND THE CELLAR DWELLERS at 07:00pm summer concert
Unforgettable Kids' Activities in Cape Cod - Create Memories, Brewster — West Dennis Beach Party & Fireworks celebrate
West Springfield Events Directory, West Springfield — 2026 Summer Concert Series: WEST SIDE MIKE AND THE CELLAR DWELLERS at 07:00pm summer concert

FRIDAY - 9/4

Arlington Public Library - Events Calendar, Arlington — Family Storytime at Westover Library at 10:30am info
Local Area Attractions - Oakham - Pine Acres Family Camping, Hardwick — Labor Day Weekend labor day
Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley — Baby Sign at 10:30am info

SATURDAY - 9/5

Apex Orchards, Southampton — September Craft & Vendor Fair at 10:00am craft fair
Area Information - Travelers Woods of New England, Bernardston — All American BBQ at 12:00pm join bbq
Quintavia Yule ***SITE CHANGE*** Event Details - the East Ki, Berlin
  • DEMO: Barony of Buckland Cross at the Bucks County Renaissance Faire renaissance faire
  • Falling Leaves and Baronial Archery and Thrown Weapons Championships falling leaves
  • Known World Armored Combat Collegium armored combat
Southwick's Zoo, Mendon — MA State Discount Weekend at 10:00am state discount weekend

SUNDAY - 9/6

Area Information - Travelers Woods of New England, Bernardston
Berkley Parks and Recreation, Belmont — Porchfest at 11:00am explore music
Keep Homestead Museum - A historical museum with various exh, Monson — Ecology With Carolina Muñoz at 1:30pm - 2:30pm learn ecology
Look Park, Northampton — Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour at 7:00pm sierra ferrell
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
  • 11:00am — Nature Time: Insects Stories, Crafts & Nature Play play outside
  • 9:30am — Beginner Friendly Family Bird Walk explore nature
Youth, Family & Community - RTH - Roxbury Tenants of Harvard, Harvard — Family Pool Party at 1:00pm family fun

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