National Museum Day
For one day only, museums across the country will join the Smithsonian Institution in its long-standing tradition of offering free admission to visitors. Discover a new museum or pay a visit to an old favorite, and enjoy the day. Various museums throughout Boston area.
Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
Marshmallow Fluff Festival: Union Square
Celebrate the invention of Marshmallow Fluff right here in its birthplace in Somerville. Enjoy live music, learn the story behind the “Fluff Boy” character, and take part in a cooking contest. Union Square, Somerville.
Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival
Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival is back for its twelfth annual celebration. The free outdoor festival will take place Saturday, September 29, from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Boston’s historic South End. Columbus Avenue, Boston.
Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
Belle Isle Harvest Festival
Friends of Belle Isle Marsh welcome all to the Belle Isle Harvest Festival. Enjoy horse-drawn hayrides, pumpkin decorating, live animals, information tables, and more. Bennington Street, East Boston.
Sunday, Sep 30, 2012
Magic For Smart People – Bob The Magic Guy
This show will make you believe in the impossible again while making you smile and laugh. New magic added in every show. Somerville Theater, 55 Davis Square, Somerville.
Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
42nd annual “Evening with Champions“
World-class ice skaters perform at the 42nd annual “An Evening with Champions” on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30, at Harvard’s Bright Hockey Center. See everything from triple axels to layback spins! Proceeds from the event support the Jimmy Fund. 79 North Harvard Street, Boston.
Sat, Sun from Sep 29, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012
Franklin Park Fall Festival
Wilderness Hike, Tennis Clinic, Kids’ Bike Rodeo and Give-a-way, Zumba, Line Dancing, Edible Plant Walk, Watercolor Painting Workshop, Kickball, Face Painting, Hula Hoops, and Exercise & Agility Stations. All ability levels. Circuit & Forest Hills Drive, Boston.
Sat, Sun from Sep 29, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012
The Rodman Ride – Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester
Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Rodman Ride for Kids team! Grab your bike and choose the 25, 50, or 100 mile ride on Sept 29, or be a ‘virtual rider’ and help out that way. Dorchester.
Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
Oak Street Fair: Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Enjoy pony rides, watermelon eating contests, bicycle workshops, face painting, and lots more. 885 Washington Street, Boston.
Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
ICA Play Dates: Contemporary Art Tool Kit
After a visit to the ICA galleries and a guided tour of the surrounding neighborhood, kids can work with local artists to create their own must-have art-making tools. 100 Northern Avenue, Boston.
Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
