Things to do in Boston this Weekend of October 13 include Boston Book Festival 2023, Frightful Fridays, & More!

Things to do in Boston this Weekend of October 13 include Boston Book Festival 2023, Frightful Fridays, & More!

Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this weekend of October 13 – October 15 include the Boston Book Festival 2023, Frightful Fridays, Hampton Airfield Celebration of Flight, Misfortune: Salem’s Close-Up Magic Experience, and more!

For a complete list of fun events in the Greater Boston area check out the Localite Boston Calendar!

There’s always lots going on in Boston in terms of events and activities. There are fun things to do in Boston for adults and also Things to do in Boston with family. Our weekly round-up brings you the best things to do in Boston this weekend.


Editor’s Note: Our staff makes every effort to bring you the latest updates on activities, entertainment, food, and drink specials in the Greater Boston area. However, all information is subject to change by the organizers. As always, please confirm before you make your plans!

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Things to do in Boston this weekend of October 13, 2023 – Friday

Escobar Farm Corn Maze 2023

Frolick and explore the breathtaking Field of Dreams!

Take your friends and family to Escobar Farm. Their corn maze is something else.

When: Friday, October 13, 2023, 10 am | Until November 5, 2023
Where: Escobar Farm Corn Maze, 255 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
How much: $8 – $10


Frightful Fridays

Frightful Fridays

Image credit: Gore Place Facebook

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Frightful Fridays at Gore Place is back! Listen to four scary stories as you explore the stunning 1806 Mansion.

You can even bring your young ones because the stories are appropriate for kids over the age of six.

When:  Friday, October 13, 2023, 6:30 pm | Every Friday of October
Where: Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA 02453
How Much: $22


Misfortune: Salem’s Close-Up Magic Experience

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Evan Northrup is in Salem, the center of magic, to give you a fantastical, mysterious, and mind-boggling experience.

Be part of an intimate audience and explore the limits of luck. Evan will present a collection of amazing illusions inspired by intuition, superstitions, and unimaginable twists of fate.

Prepare to forget the world as you know it.

When:  Friday, October 13, 2023, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Professor Spindlewink’s World of Wizardry, 194 3/4 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
How Much: $28


Deal Alert – Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

Things to do in Boston this Weekend of October 13 include Boston Book Festival 2023, Frightful Fridays, & More!

Hop into a duck boat renovated World War II amphibious vehicle—for a comprehensive tour of Boston. Pass Boston Common, Quincy Market, and the Celtics’ home turf at TD Garden. Then splash down into the Charles River for a view of the city by boat. Learn all about Boston’s history and landmarks as you go.

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Things to do in Boston this Weekend of October 14, 2023 – Things to do in Boston on Saturday

Union Square Farmers Market

Check out over 50 of the local food producers! At this market, you’ll get top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices. Plus, it educates consumers about locally sourced foods, promotes active lifestyle values, and gives you the chance to chat it up with the farmers directly.

You’ll not only get some grocery shopping done, but you’ll get social and connect with your community.

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9 am | Every Saturday until October 28, 2023
Where: Union Square Plaza, Somerville, MA 02143
How much: Free to enter


Boston Book Festival 2023

Boston Book Festival 2023
Image credit: Boston Book Festival Facebook

Escape reality with a printed page, a few authors, and a day dedicated to books.

The Boston Book Festival will feature 200 authors of fiction, non-fiction, YA, and kids books. You’re in for a day of readings, discussions, book signings, workshops, and plenty more literary events.

More than that, this event will have kids’ activities, walking tours, the Copley Square Street Fair, music, food, and so much more!

Celebrate the power of words and have a blast!

When:  Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: Copley Square Park, 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
How much: Free


Hampton Airfield Celebration of Flight

Things to do in Boston this weekend

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Ogle at majestic planes and helicopters, be amazed by demonstrations by remote control pilots, and have a great day of fun!

There’s going to be food trucks, a bounce house, parachuting, a raffle, and a lot more! It’s going to be an event everyone will enjoy.

When:  Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9 am – 3 pm
Where: Hampton Airfield, 9A Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862
How much: Free


Newton Harvest Fair

Join the Newton community as they celebrate the change of seasons.

This year, you can have the time of your life in the carnival, fill your face with fair food and bites from food trucks, shop hand-crafted goods, and learn about local businesses. You can also stop by the GreenEXPO to discover ways you can create an environment in better balance with the natural world.

Of course, it wouldn’t be fair without entertainment. There will be two stages where your favorite local performers will show their stuff.

You’ll also love making and taking your own personally decorated pumpkin. Feel the thrill with some rides too!

When:  Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 am – 5 am | Until October 15, 2023
Where: Centre Green, Newton, MA 02459
How much: Free


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Boston Events this Weekend of October 13, 2023 – Sunday

Memorial Drive Recreation Sundays 2023

Every Sunday, a portion of Memorial Drive between Western Avenue and Gerry’s Landing Road will be closed to cars. This is to give way to Memorial Drive Recreation Sundays!

Cyclists, pedestrians, skaters, and everyone else can enjoy the riverfront roadway free of vehicles. So, bring your bikes, skates, running, shoes, strollers, or just yourself and enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

When:  Sunday, July 16, 2023, 11 am – 7 pm | Every Sunday until November 12, 2023
Where: Riverbend Park, 1001 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138
How Much: Free


Open Newbury Street 2023

Spend this day with your family, just strolling down the street and looking at cool shops, salons, galleries, and restaurants. Whatever you’re looking for– food, jewelry, toys– you find it here.

The street is closed to vehicles. So, pedestrians have all the space to enjoy.

When:  Sunday, October 15, 10 am – 8 pm | Every Sunday until October 15, 2023
Where: Newbury Street, Boston, MA
How Much: Free to enter


Fall Fun at Powisset Farm

Have a relaxing and classic New England fall day at Powisset Farm.

Hop on hayrides, listen to live music, climb haystacks, enjoy scenic walks on trails, join a scavenger hunt, and show some love to barnyard animals.

More than that, satisfy your fall cravings with farm-fresh food, hot and cold cider, wine and craft beer, and other seasonal treats.

When:  Sunday, October 15, 2023, 12 pm – 4 pm | Weekends of October
Where: Powisset Farm, 39 Powisset St, Dover, MA 02030
How Much: $12 for non-member kids, $20 for non-member adults; $9 for members’ kids; $15 for member adults


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