Things to do in Boston this Weekend of September 8 include Boston Seafood Festival, MassArt Night Market, & More!
Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this weekend of September 8 – September 10 include the Boston Seafood Festival, MassArt Night Market, Black Joy Day 2023, Honey Harvest! and more!
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.
Plan out your weekend today pick an event from our Things to Do in Boston this Weekend of September 8!
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Things to do in Boston this weekend of September 8, 2023 – Friday
Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair 2023
Come by and experience one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the area!
Check out crafters and working demos, team building activities, tractor pulling, horse log skidding, balloon animals, a car show, rides, oxen pulling, a horseshoe tournament, animal shows, performances, a costume contest, and so much more!
When: Friday, September 8, 2023, 12 pm | Until September 10, 2023
Where: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 17 Hilldale Ln, New Boston, NH 03070
How Much: $5 – $24
The Sterling Fair
For two and a half days, enjoy a family-oriented community event that focuses on agriculture and education.
It’s going to be filled with activities everyone will enjoy, such as horse and oxen pull, helicopter rides, livestock shows, and many many more. So, take the kids out today, have fun, and learn a little bit.
When: Friday, September 8, 2023, 5 pm | Until September 10, 2023
Where: Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
How Much: Free
Simcock Farm Sunflower Maze
Image credit: Simcock Farm Facebook
It’s sunflower season! Visit Simcock Farm and check out their stunning sunflower maze. Appreciate the vibrant plants, take pictures, and just have a blast.
When: Friday, September 8, 2023, 2 pm | Until September 29, 2023
Where: Simcock Farm, 293 Marvel St, Swansea, MA 02777
Deal Alert – Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River
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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MassArt Night Market
Whether you’re into art or not, you’ll have a great time at the first-ever MassArt Night Market! It will be a time of showcasing art, design, fashion, home goods, and so much more.
You’ll also get to do things in addition to seeing. Test your skills at an artist-led demo booth. And explore performances and artwork by young creatives. You can also interact with the artists and gain insights into their artistic flow.
When: Friday, September 8, 2023, 4 pm – 8 pm
Where: The Station in the Fenway, 1400 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215
How Much: Starts at $35
Black Joy Day 2023
Image credit: ICA Boston
ICA and Thaddeus Miles, founder of the Black Joy project, are kicking off the weekend’s activities centered around the fourth annual Black Joy Day in Boston.
Listen and watch some of the best talents of the city perform, including Latreell James, ToriTori, and DJ Jo.
When: Friday, September 8, 2023, 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: Free
Deal Alert – Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark
Revel in the history of Fenway Park, one of baseball’s most beloved stadiums, during this guided tour. Revisit the careers of Red Sox greats like Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, and Carl Yastrzemski, celebrate the club’s numerous World Series titles, and tour famous stadium locales like the ‘Green Monster,’ ‘Pesky’s Pole,’ and the Fenway Park Living Museum.
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Things to do in Boston this Weekend of September 9, 2023 – Things to do in Boston on Saturday
22nd Walk of Hope for ALS
Take this Saturday to spend some time outside and exercise for an amazing cause. It’s going to be a 3.5-mile walk, starting at the lower common (corner of Lake Ave and Church Street).
Walk for those who cannot. The money raised will go to supporting Dr. Robert Brown’s ALS research. Dr. Brown is a world-renowned researcher at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.
When: Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9 am – 2 pm
Where: Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA 01880
How much: Free to enter
Apple Fest Family Day!
It’s fall, so it’s apple season! Come by The Wayside Inn for the Apple Fest Family Day, featuring The Great Wayside Bake Off.
Bring the whole family because there’s plenty to do that everyone of any age will love. Kids can participate in crafts, games, activities, and Music Makers with Miss May of the Goodnow Library. Check out cider pressing demos, the Great Wayside Baking Contest, food trucks
You can also visit the cider mill, underground cooling plant, grist mill, schoolhouse, and inn. If you want to chill after the activities, play in the fields or just walk the trails.
When: Saturday, September 9, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: The Wayside Inn, Under the Tent Event, 72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
How much: Free
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Boston Events this Weekend of September 8, 2023 – Sunday
Touch-A-Truck at The Track
Image credit: Suffolk Downs Facebook
Fans of things on wheels, young and old, come by The Track this Sunday! Walk along the track and get up close and personal with tractors, trucks, diggers, police cars, buses, and fire engines.
Experience them firsthand and sit in the seats, honk the horns, and take pictures! Plus, enjoy all-ages activities like face painting, games, bubbles, food trucks, and plenty more.
When: Sunday, September 10, 2023, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Suffolk Downs, 525 William F McClellan Hwy, Boston, MA 02128
How Much: Free
Honey Harvest!
With beekeeping season coming to a close, enjoy the fruits of those tiny creatures’ labor and spin honeycomb!
Plus, you’ll learn how bees make honey and where and how it’s stored from Bill Perkins and the Boston Area Beekeepers Association. After that lesson, you’ll get to learn through experience– uncap the honeycomb, extract the honey in a hand-crank spinner, and taste the sweetness of everyone’s efforts.
If the weather is good, a beekeeper will take you on a tour of the beehives where they’ll open one for you to take a closer look inside.
When: Sunday, September 10, 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126
How Much: $10 – $35
Boston Seafood Festival
Image credit: Boston Fisheries Foundation Facebook
It’s going to be a great day for seafood lovers in Boston. Head over to the Boston Fish Pier for a day of family-friendly fun and a bounty of delicious seafood. There will also be entertainment, live music, cooking demos from talented local chefs, and activities for the kiddos.
When: Sunday, September 10, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Boston Fish Pier, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: $20
Do you know of any other Things to do in Boston this weekend of September 8, 2023? Share them with us in the comments!
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