January 16 - December 2011 - Boston's only musical children's theatre!, Saugus - Maybe you know Kaleidoscope from the Cape Cod
Melody Tent or North Shore Music Theatre?
We are year-round Children's Theatre and have events from January - December.
781-230-3976 (8868)
January 21 - Magic and Mentalism Show, Foxboro - Come see professional magician, Nick Kolenda, perform his revolutionary mentalism show.
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April 15-17 - New England Folk Festival , Mansfield - This popular festival features traditional roots & ethnic music & dance. All performers are volunteers participatory! There are workshops & events at all levels, great international food, performances, & family activities (781) 662 6710 High & Middle Schools (8289)
April 29 - May 1 - Annual Daffodil Festival, Nantucket - From early-April to mid-May, millions of daffodils of every color, shape and size bloom on Nantucket.This blossoming, along with winter's thaw and the advent of spring itself.
978-283-1601 (9042)
May 21 - United Way's 4th annual "Night at the Museum" Gala, Boston - Join Emerging Leaders for a night of live music, 2 hour open bar, hors d'oeuvres & silent auction.
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June 3-5 - Salem Arts Festival, Salem - The Festival will run at a variety of venues from juried exhibitions and demonstrations to live performances. (9616)
June 5 - Marcy Gregoire and Friends, Saugus - Children of all ages are welcome and are encouraged to bring their musical instruments to join in! Marcy makes learning FUN!!!
Military Families are free! 2PM 781-230-3976 466 Central St. (9467)
June 5 - 2011 Whisker Walk, Lancaster - What's a Whisker Walk you Ask?
978 -422- 8585 (9410)
June 11 - 12 - Old Towne Heritage Fair, Newbury - Be a part of a fund raiser to save Newman Farm Meadow. Events include: Colonial craftsmen and artist booths, demonstrations of basket making, spinning, weaving, horse shoeing, rope making, plus face painting, games for kids, hay rides, bird watching tours, plant sale, raffle, colonial reenactment, education in the one room schoolhouse, Silent Auction and much more.
978-270-2421 High Road at Newman Road (9615)
June 12 - 13 - Dragon Boat Festival, Charles River - Spanning nearly 2300 years, the Dragon Boat Festival transforms old traditions into an exciting sporting and cultural event, right on the Charles River. Performances. Arts and crafts demonstrations. Tasty Asian foods. Free admission. Join North America's longest running Dragon Boat Festival.
617-426-6500 (9613)
June 15 - 19 - Provincetown International Film, Provincetown - Celebration of filmmaking with 50 festival films and special programs. (508) 487-3456 (8290)
June 22 - 26 - Nantucket Film Festival, Nantucket - Dedicated to screenwriters,the annual Nantucket Film Festival is a premiere event showcasing independent films,celebrity panels, readings and an annual Screenwriters Tribute. 508-325-6274 (8291)
June 23 - 26 - Provincetown Portuguese Festival, Provincetown - Celebration of Portuguese heritage; Blessing of the Fleet; historic exhibits, games, crafts, parade, and food. (fee for food events) 508-246-9080 MacMillan Wharf (8292)
June 29 - July 4 - Boston Harborfest, Boston - Boston Harborfest is a six-day long Fourth of July Festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston.
617-227-1528 (9044)
June 29 - July 10 - Brockton Fair, Brockton - Lively and exciting entertainment for all ages. In addition to the midway full of rides, other featured entertainment includes a magic show, demolition derby, horse racing, amateur boxing, figure 8 racing, stock car football, big bear show, magician, petting zoo, puppet shows, livestock shows and fireworks displays.
508-586-8000 Belmont Street (9617)
July 2 - 3 - New Bedford Summerfest, New Bedford - The 2011 Greater New Bedford Summerfest Folk Music and Arts Festival will feature the best in contemporary, traditional and Celtic folk music on seven stages. 508-979-1745 (9618)
July 4 - Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, Boston - The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is known as the premier Independence Day celebration in the nation.
Charles River (9785)
July 16 - 23 - The Barnstable County Fair, East Falmouth - The Barnstable County Fair has been an annual summer tradition on Cape Cod for 166 years. The Fair is a place where families can spend the day together and share experiences they can only experience at the Barnstable County Fair. 508-563-3200 (8294)
July 16 - African Festival of Boston, Boston - Family event that celebrates African culture through shows, art displays, food tasting and a parade
857-249-3831 City Hall Plaza (9733)
July 16 - Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival, Northampton - More than 30 clans show up for this festival, which promotes Scottish culture with dancing , pipe and drum athletic games competitions, and some of the biggest names in Celtic music.
413-862-8095 Look Park (9043)
July 29 - 31 - The Lowell Folk Festival, Lowell - The largest free folk festival in the nation, the Lowell Folk Festival is also one of the most diverse summer concerts series in the region.
978-970-5200 (9045)
August 6 - 13 - Martha's Vineyard Jazz Festival, Oak Bluffs - The Martha's Vineyard Jazz Festival featuring all things jazz with "live" performances,book readings and signings, art exhibits, film presentations, and more.
410-205-6585 (9614)
August 11 - 14 - Rehoboth Agricultural Fair, Rehoboth - Fair-goers will find a wide array of attractions to satisfy all family member. 813-486-7057 (8296)
August 11 -13 - The Annual RSF Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Martha's Vineyard - This is a four day fun filled retreat dedicated to showcasing and honoring the works of independent and established filmmakers. (877) 682-2334 (8297)
August 11 - 14 - 129th Annual Bolton Fair, Lancaster - Animal exhibits, rides, games, exhibits/hands on demos, petting zoo, vendors & attractions!
(978) 365-7206 (9750)
August 12 - 15 - Provincetown Jazz Festival, Provincetown - Only three-day jazz festival on Cape Cod! 508-274-2513 Provincetown High School 12 (8298)
August 19 - 28 - The Marshfield Fair, Marshfield - Be sure and join us for another great year of fun and excitement. (781) 834-6629 (8299)
August 21 - Wachusett Valley Folk Festival, Westminster - This year's lineup includes David Wilcox, Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli, Madison Violet, Mary Gauthier Pesky J. Nixon, Swinging Steaks, and more.
800-342-1905 Wachusett Village Inn (9612)
August 27 - Plymouth Waterfront Festival, Plymouth - Join the fun at the annual Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival, where returning festival favorites will be the Arts & Craft Show featuring over 100 local artisans and crafters, Duck Races in Brewster Gardens, the Motor Head's Cruise In Car Show, food vendors, Festival Carnival, and 2 stages of live entertainment.
508-830-1620 Waterfront on Water Street (9619)
September 3- October 10 - The Topsfield Fair, Topsfield - Massachusetts's largest 11 day fair. This year's fair offers great family entertainment. 978-887-5000 (8301)
September 3 - October 23 - King Richard's Faire, Carver - Join a recreated 16th century English marketplace as it would have appeared during festival time, complete with minstrels, jesters, jugglers, jousters, wenches, and royalty. Held every weekend from September 3 - October 23
508-866-5391 (9047)
September 10 - Public Safety Day, Pepperell - Swat team, medevac helicopter, jaws of life, fire trucks, police cars, antiques apparatus, raffles!
978-433-2113 2 Hollis St Town Field (9928)
September 16 - October 2 - The Big E, West Springfield - The Big E, the largest fair in the northeast, is home of The Big E Cream Puff and Craz-E Burger. It's a New England extravaganza with top name entertainment, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, Storrowton Village Museum, animals, competitive exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, a daily parade and a Mardi Gras parade and foods from around the world for 17 days each September. It's the last blast of summer -- celebrate at The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts!
413-205-5115 (9046)
September 24 - The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, Boston - Free event, three stages of live, worl-class jazz, great food, a Family Park complete with rides, inflatables, arts, crafts, cotton candy, even an Instrument Petting Zoo. 617-747-2758 (8300)
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New England's autumn tradition and the ninth largest fair in North America. Grande Mardi Gras Parade, THE Super Circus, Charlie Belknap's Hollywood stunt show, Conklin's Magic Midway, concerts and lots more.