Local Events & Hot Spots
Tuesday, October 20 · 7:00 pm
Meditation for Real Life: Calm, Patience & Clarity
- •Practical meditation techniques
- •Focus on calm and clarity
- •Local high school venue
- •Evening wellness session
Monday, October 19 · 9:00 am
WSYMCA Welcome Week Open House
- •Explore local YMCA facilities
- •Community open house
- •Morning kickoff
Happening nowDaily through October 31
Salem Haunted Happenings 2026
- •World-famous Halloween festival
- •City-wide spooky celebrations
- •Historic Salem Common venue
- •Iconic October tradition
Daily through October 25, 2026
King Richard's Faire 2026
- •Outdoor Renaissance fair
- •Artisan craft festival
- •Live entertainment and jousting
Sundays, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Live Music at Sam Adams Brewery
- •Talented local musicians
- •Fresh craft beers on tap
- •Relaxed Sunday vibes
- •Iconic brewery setting
Sundays
SoWa Open Market
- •Massive open-air market
- •Local artists and makers
- •Gourmet food trucks
- •Fresh farm-to-table finds
October 18, 2026
Seaport Smalls Halloween Celebration
- •Spooky-themed kids' fun
- •Neighborhood trick-or-treating
- •Halloween music and tumbling
- •Festive Seaport vibes
2026-10-17 · 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Time Out Market Oktoberfest
- •Munich vibes in Boston
- •Afternoon Oktoberfest celebration
- •Local food hall atmosphere
October 17, 2026
Harvest Your Energy Festival 2026
- •Live local music
- •Local artists and food
- •Eco-friendly community vibes
- •Outdoor park setting
Fridays 12–6 PM & Sundays 10 AM–3 PM, year-round · Fridays 12 – 6 & Sundays 10 – 3
Farmers Market at Charles Hotel
- •Year-round local goods
- •Heart of Harvard Square
- •Fresh seasonal produce
- •Support local farmers
Thursdays, 4-9 PM · 4-9pm
Owl’s Nest Hood Park
- •Summer beer garden vibes
- •Outdoor Charlestown hangout
- •Local craft brews
- •Perfect post-work spot
Thursdays–Sundays, times vary · Thur-Fri: 4-9pm, Sat: noon–9pm, Sunday: noon–8pm
Owl’s Nest Canal District Kendall
- •New Cambridge beer garden
- •Steps from Kendall Sq. Red Line
- •Outdoor waterfront vibes
- •Weekend afternoon hangouts