88 listings in and around Gardner, MA, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: Thanksgiving Placemats at Bellows Falls Activity Room (Wednesday 10 a.m.); Spookley the Square Pumpkin at Firehouse Center for the Arts (Wednesday 11 a.m.); Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts (Saturday 12 p.m.); The Gardner Museum - 21st Festival of Trees - No reservation required (Wednesday 1 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Bellows Falls Activity RoomBellows Falls, VT44 mi
Festival
A free Thanksgiving placemats craft in the Activity Room.
Bellows Falls Activity Room, 1 Hospital Court, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Firehouse Center for the ArtsNewburyport, MA59 mi
Festival
Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical, a Theatre For Young Audiences musical with delightful songs for all ages, based on the books and animated special.
Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Western Avenue Studios & LoftsLowell, MA34 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A Dia de los Muertos celebration featuring a community ofrenda.
Limited run.
Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA 01851
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m. Eastern Time
Gardner MuseumGardner, MA0.4 mi
Festivals
Art
Decorated Christmas trees fill the museum building for the Festival of Trees, along with raffle items donated by local families and businesses.
Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA 01440
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m. Eastern Time
Millville Police StationMillville, MA44 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Halloween party at the Millville Police Station with trunk-or-treat stations offering free candy and snacks.
Limited run.
Millville Police Station, 10 Central St, Millville, MA 01529
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Sphere Northampton, coworking spaceNorthampton, MA39 mi
Festival
A birthday celebration with cupcake decorating, piñata fun, freeze dancing, and signature mocktails. $5 for a chance to unlock a prize trunk of local goodies.
The Sphere Northampton, coworking space, 82 Maple St, Florence, MA 01062, USA, Northampton, MA
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A two-year birthday party full of play, from cupcake decorating to freeze dancing.
The Sphere Innovation Lab, 82 Maple Street, Florence, MA 01062
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour at Boston and Salem Walking Tours, Salem in Massachusetts.
Limited run.
Boston and Salem Walking Tours, 8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festivals
Comedy
Comedy Festival Contest Round 2, hosted by Chris Zito: 96 comedians compete for $7,000 in prize money. 18+, 2-item suggested minimum; $30.
The Comedy Studio, 5 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festivals
Comedy
Comedy Festival Contest Round 4, hosted by Kindra Lansburg: 96 comedians compete for $7,000 in prize money. 18+, 2-item suggested minimum; $30.
The Comedy Studio, 5 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Firehouse Center for the ArtsNewburyport, MA59 mi
Festival
Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical, a Theatre For Young Audiences musical with delightful songs for all ages, based on the books and animated special.
Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m. Eastern Time
Gardner MuseumGardner, MA0.4 mi
Festivals
Art
Decorated Christmas trees fill the museum building for the Festival of Trees, along with raffle items donated by local families and businesses.
Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA 01440
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Hestia CreationsMarblehead, MA58 mi
Festival
Hestia Creations 40th Anniversary Celebration in Marblehead.
Hestia Creations, 13 Hawkes Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Brighton Allston Congregational ChurchBrighton, MA46 mi
Festival
A community meal from the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative celebrating fall and local food, with a focus on food access. Guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable donation.
Brighton Allston Congregational Church, 404 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Women’s Lunch PlaceBoston, MA49 mi
Festival
Harvest Festival at Women’s Lunch Place in Boston, Massachusetts.
Women’s Lunch Place, 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
St. Bernard ChurchVernon, CT55 mi
Festival
Cornerstone's Soupfest, with free admission: soup tasting from J. Rego's Gathering Place, Mitchell's Restaurant, Monet's Table and the Cornerstone Community Kitchen, plus a silent auction and teacup raffle.
St. Bernard Church, 25 St Bernard's Terrace, Vernon, CT 06066
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour at Boston and Salem Walking Tours, Salem in Massachusetts.
Limited run.
Boston and Salem Walking Tours, 8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:15 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Eastern TimeDoors 6:00
Festival
The 'Quin: 5th Anniversary 'House Celebration (21+) at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts.
MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA 02215
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Doors 6 p.m. · Show 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Reading Public LibraryReading, MA45 mi
Festival
Playdough play time at Reading Public Library for kids ages 3-6. The playdough includes gluten.
Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Peabody Essex MuseumSalem, MA56 mi
Festival
A reading of Keepunumuk: Weeȃchumun's Thanksgiving Story, a picture book by four Indigenous creators that honors the history and tradition behind it.
Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Festival
PEM Pals for Native American Heritage Month: a reading of My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett. Free.
Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Firehouse Center for the ArtsNewburyport, MA59 mi
Festival
Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical, a Theatre For Young Audiences musical with delightful songs for all ages, based on the books and animated special.
Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m. Eastern Time
Gardner MuseumGardner, MA0.4 mi
Festivals
Art
Decorated Christmas trees fill the museum building for the Festival of Trees, along with raffle items donated by local families and businesses.
Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA 01440
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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3:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Northampton Recovery CenterNorthampton, MA38 mi
Festival
Tenth anniversary gathering for the Northampton Recovery Center featuring a silent auction and light refreshments.
Northampton Recovery Center, 25 Armory Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Trinitarian Congregational ChurchNorton, MA59 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Early holiday shopping at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Norton, with holiday cheer on hand.
Limited run.
Trinitarian Congregational Church, 2 Pine Street, Norton, MA 02766
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
The Great American Beer HallMedford, MA47 mi
Festival
A free evening of raffles and fundraising for NF Northeast, marking 17 years of Committed to Curing NF.
The Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour at Boston and Salem Walking Tours, Salem in Massachusetts.
Limited run.
Boston and Salem Walking Tours, 8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Providence Tour CompanyProvidence, RI58 mi
Festival
A 90-minute walking tour focusing on H.P. Lovecraft and Sarah Helen Whitman.
Providence Tour Company, Prospect Terrace Park, Providence, RI 02860
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Great Falls Discovery CenterTurners Falls, MA29 mi
Festival
A celebration of 20 years of live music at the Great Falls Coffeehouse, with John Stacey and friends.
Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Handicap accessible parking is available immediately after the Gill-Montague bridge on the right.From greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org, Oct 18, 2026
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
The RockwellSomerville, MA46 mi
Festivals
Comedy
The first semifinal round of the Boston Comedy Festival's comedy contest.
The Rockwell, 255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festivals
Comedy · Markets
A Boston Comedy Festival pop-up show at Nick's Comedy Stop, featuring a surprise lineup of comics from across the nation.
Nick's Comedy Stop, 100 Warrenton St, Boston, MA 02116
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Eighth Annual Veterans’ 10-Minute Play Festival at Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts in Salem, Massachusetts.
Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, 356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Northampton Center for the ArtsNorthampton, MA37 mi
Festival
A drag show that plays through My Chemical Romance's The Black Parade, hosted by Stanley Coochie.
Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Thomas Tull Concert HallCambridge, MA49 mi
Festivals
Live music
A fall concert from the MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble, presented by MIT Music & Theater Arts.
Thomas Tull Concert Hall, 201 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m. Eastern Time
Building W18Cambridge, MA49 mi
Festivals
Live music
The MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble's 19th Annual Herb Pomeroy Memorial Concert, Giant Steps in Jazz, with special guest trombonist Elliot Mason. $20; free for MIT community.
Building W18, 201 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The RockwellSomerville, MA46 mi
Festivals
Comedy
A semifinal round of the Boston Comedy Festival's comedy contest.
The Rockwell, 255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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All day
Church of Jesus ChristRevere, MA50 mi
Festival
Thanksgiving at Church of Jesus Christ in Revere, Massachusetts.
Church of Jesus Christ, 455 Washington Ave, Revere, MA 02151
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
Festival
The Richmond Holiday Fair.
Veterans Hall 150 Old Homestead Highway, Richmond, NH 03470
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Live music
New England Community Choir Festival & Conference in Lowell.
Moloney Performing Arts Center, 870 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01852
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
LitArts RIProvidence, RI60 mi
Block party
A day of short writing workshops to kickstart a creative practice.
LitArts RI, 400 Harris Avenue, Unit E, Providence, RI 02909
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Dancing
Massachusetts High School Dance Festival 2026 at O’Keefe Complex in Salem, Massachusetts.
O’Keefe Athletic Complex Parking Lot, 225 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Joy-Den JewelersMarlborough, MA28 mi
Festival
Joy-Den Jewelers celebrates 40 years with fun, sparkle and special deals.
Joy-Den Jewelers, 209 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Greenfield Public LibraryGreenfield, MA31 mi
Festival
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration at Greenfield Public Library in Massachusetts.
Greenfield Public Library, 412 Main Street, Greenfield, MA
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Wilmington Memorial LibraryWilmington, MA42 mi
Festival
Fleece Fest at the library: kids and teens can pick out a new-to-you coat to keep, no donation required.
Wilmington Memorial Library, 175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Museum of PrintingHaverhill, MA46 mi
Festival
An open studio at the Museum of Printing for anyone curious about book arts, held monthly.
Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Avenue, Haverhill, MA 01832
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
RoslindaleRoslindale, MA49 mi
Festival
First annual book festival celebrating literacy, with writers and artists tied to Roslindale. Story time, a writing workshop, a panel and a conversation with authors fill the day.
Roslindale, 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Museum of ScienceBoston, MA49 mi
Festival
A day of programming on Indigenous knowledge at the Museum of Science, marking Native American Heritage Month.
Museum of Science, 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A volunteer service experience packing food for Thanksgiving distribution to families and taking on tasks for Epiphany School teachers. Free.
Epiphany School, 154 Centre Street, Boston, MA
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Blackstone River Glass CenterCumberland, RI56 mi
Festival
A come-and-go open studio at Blackstone River Glass Center where visitors watch live glassblowing demos, make a hands-on project and tour the studio. Raffles and light refreshments are part of the visit, beside the river.
Blackstone River Glass Center, 30 Meeting Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
All Saints ChurchAmesbury, MA57 mi
Festival
All Saints Church takes part in Amesbury's Annual Open Studios, a city-wide tour of artists' studios organized by the Amesbury Cultural Council for 30 years, with artists, makers and businesses opening their doors.
All Saints Church, 69 Friend St, Amesbury, MA 01913
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
RISEilience Wholehearted Yoga & Wellness Sanctuary & Phoenix CafeAmesbury, MA57 mi
Festival
Personalized iris art from Eye Candy Iris, turning your iris colors and patterns into wall art, digital images, jewelry and keepsakes. Artwork purchases are priced separately.
RISEilience Wholehearted Yoga & Wellness Sanctuary & Phoenix Cafe, 29 Main Street, Amesbury, MA 01913
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
The RockwellSomerville, MA46 mi
Festival
An event led by Shannan Calcutt.
The Rockwell, 255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Chicopee Public LibraryChicopee, MA43 mi
Festival
Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front St, Chicopee, MA 01013
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A flag raising, musical performances and ceremony celebrating the 35th anniversary of a Sister City relationship with Ota City, Tokyo.
Salem Armory Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA 01970
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Classical concert of Spanish-language songs and zarzuela, a genre born in Spain that is similar to opera.
East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library, 365 Bremen Street, Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A fun-filled quince and party expo at the Comfort Inn & Suites: meet vendors and explore the event spaces.
Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport, 85 American Legion Highway, Revere, MA 02151
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Holyoke ElksHolyoke, MA44 mi
Festivals
Food & drink
An afternoon of Irish whiskey tasting and light fare to support the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke.
Holyoke Elks, 250 Whitney Ave, Holyoke, MA
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Centre Court Back ShopsLynnfield, MA48 mi
Block party
A block party with a live DJ, local vendors, dance performances, coffee, and exclusive in-store deals.
Centre Court Back Shops, 12 Centre Court, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
CMACDWorcester, MA25 mi
Festival
An indie game expo from IGDA Clark, where you can connect with fellow developers.
CMACD, 7 Hawthorne Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Leo'sBraintree, MA56 mi
Festival
A celebration hosted by the MA AAC Team for eXp Massachusetts, with wins and success stories.
Leo's, 589 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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