10 Fun Things to do in Boston this Weekend with Family, October 6, 2023, include Hollowed Harvest, Return to the Renaissance, and more!
Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this weekend with family, October 6 – October 8, 2023, include Hollowed Harvest, Return to the Renaissance, Phantoms by Firelight, Towerfest 2023, and more!
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There’s always something fun going on in Boston. You will find that there are so many options, from museums to zoos, from parks to playgrounds, and there is no shortage of fun activities to keep everyone, especially your kids, entertained.
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Things to do in Boston this Weekend with family, October 6, 2023, Friday
Glow Night
Shine bright in the night! Have a super glow-in-the-dark fun time at Wojcik’s Farm’s Glow Night!
Explore the corn maze, enjoy music, check out vendors, try out some food trucks, grab refreshments from the beer barn, and play yard games.
When: Friday, October 6, 2023, pm – 9 pm
Where: Wojcik’s Farm, 65 Milk St, Blackstone, MA 01504
How much: $10 entry to the corn maze
Hollowed Harvest
Image credit: Hollowed Harvest Facebook
Have the best spooky family-fun time at Hallowed Harvest!
With nearly 7,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns, they’ve created extraordinary landscapes and larger-than-life structures that will surely leave your jaws on the floor. Audiences of all ages will be amazed by this amazing walk-through experience.
More than that, the Wicked Labyrinth has playful animations, hands-on pumpkin carving, and an epic Jack-O’-Lantern tunnel– and that’s on top of the hundreds of intricately carved lanterns.
Grab your family and friends and have a scarily fun time!
When: Friday, October 6, 2023, pm – 9 pm | Until October 29. 2023
Where: Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main St, Marshfield, MA 02050 and Salem, YMCA, 1 Sewall St, Salem, MA 01970
How much: Free – $30
Phantoms by Firelight
This is an epic and eerie Halloween experience of great proportions.
For 12 nights, you have the chance to step into the firelit shows of history and discover the eerie history of Halloween traditions.
You’ll also get to play games, taste treats, and listen to ghost stories by a fire– a classic. In addition to that, let a spectacle of performances that include flame spinning, fire breathing, and acrobats mesmerize you.
Phantoms by Firelight is back and bigger and better this year!
When: Friday, October 6, 2023, 4:30 pm – 9 pm | Until October 29, 2023
Where: New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
How much: $16.50 – $40
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Things to do in Boston with family on Saturday, October 7, 2023
Myths, Magic, and Monsters: Enchanted Weekend
Image credit: New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Facebook
Your weekend is going to be filled with legends and lore. Mythical creatures will fill the garden, creating a magical realm of wonder and imagination.
If you feel your tummy rumbling, fill up on brews and local fare at the Beer Garden. You can also browse the marketplace and discover hidden guests along the way.
Plus, try out enchanting crafts and workshops and enjoy entertainment for all ages!
Make your day even more ethereal by dressing up as your favorite fantasy being!
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10 am | Until October 9, 2023
Where: New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505
How much: Free, $19
44th Annual Apple Country Fair
Incredible family fun awaits you this weekend at the Apple Country Fair!
This year’s fair will feature all-day live music, lawn games, baked goods and food trucks, raffles, and an apple pie eating contest!
More than 90 local crafters will be there to showcase their works. From hand-knit sweaters to wooden crafts to jewelry to soaps and lotions, there’s someone selling these! You won’t leave this event empty-handed.
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Brookfield Common Historic District, Brookfield, MA 01506
How much: Free
Towerfest 2023
Come by D.W. Field Park to celebrate the Observation Tower. This day so going to be filled with fun for the whole family!
There’s so much to do, see, and buy. These include face painting, pony rides, pumpkin painting, storytelling, balloon animals, and yummy food and baked goods.
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: D.W. Field Park, D W Field E Pkwy, Brockton, MA 02301
How Much: Free
Return to the Renaissance
Image credit: Hammond Castle Museum Facebook
We can all agree that the Renaissance is one of the most fascinating eras. Well, you have the opportunity to step back in time and experience it.
Head over to the oceanside lawn of Hammond Castle Museum to watch live musical performances, a demo of a knight’s battle, and family-friendly improv by Shakespeare himself!
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10 am
Where: Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
How Much: Free, $10 & $35
Shadow Play Art Lab
Explore your creativity in a different way– with a shadow play! Check out the Bank of America Art Lab installation by Lily Xie and learn about form, transformation, and light through shadow puppets.
You can also try out the immersive hands-on experience of art making. It might be displayed with other visitor reflections and creations.
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 12 pm – 4 pm | Weekends
Where: Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: Free with admission
Deal Alert – Walking Tour: Downtown Freedom Trail plus Beacon Hill to Copley Square/Back Bay
Travel back in time through the early years of American history during this guided walking tour of Boston’s famous Freedom Trail and its most iconic landmarks. Relive the events of the American Revolution as you pass Faneuil Hall, see the Old and New State Houses, and visit the setting of the infamous Boston Massacre. Then head downtown past Boston Common and the modern John Hancock Tower, finishing in Copley Square. A professional guide joins your trip to help add context.
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Things to do in Boston this Weekend with family, October 6, 2023 – Sunday
The Good Witch of Salem’s Magical Tea Time for Children
Image credit: The Good Witch of Salem Facebook
Kids can have a fancy time too!
Set in the magnificent Grand Ballroom, all guests will be immersed in grace and charm. They’ll begin the tea party with some coloring and crafts. Then, indulge in a delectable gourmet brunch buffet, along with an array of sweet treats. The Good Witch of Salem will be bringing their treasured pink tea. To make things more exciting, play a lively game of Bingo.
An interactive storytime will keep them engaged as they learn. Ashley Tina will be reading her own book, The Good Witch of Salem.
Then, the festivities keep going as the DJ dance party ups the celebrations!
When: Sunday, October 8, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: The Historic Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA 01970
How Much: Free
Paper Tube Bats
Bats are awesome– and arguably the best spooky season mascot. So, visit the Bats! exhibition is a great activity for this season.
After exploring, you’ll get to make your very own bat out of a recycled paper tube. Your creating will then join its bat colony in the Create Space.
When: Sunday, October 8, 2023, Times vary | Until October 30, 2023
Where: Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
How much: Included with admission
Davis Mega Maze 2023: Witches and Wizards
The Davis Mega Maze is like none other. It’s birth a physical and mental challenge. It has tons of fun opportunities that any type of gamer will love. Adventure seekers are going to have a blast!
There are also surprises and photo ops within the maze.
When: Sunday, October 1, 2023, 11 am – 7 pm | Weekly until October 29, 2023
Where: Davis Mega Farm, 142 Redstone Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
How much: $21.95 – $41.95
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