There is so much going on this weekend. I figured it warranted a rare blog post (maybe even two). We'll see...
Boston Book FestivalSaturday, October 15
Copley Square (rain or shine)
Boston, MA
Free event with activities for every age!
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Saturday, October 15
Jeep & Truck Day!
Larz Anderson Museum Auto Museum
10am-2pm
15 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
Car Registration (though I think they really mean jeep & truck registration):
$20
Spectator Admission:
Adults, $10. Military, Students, Children, Seniors, $5. Childern under 6 free
Lunch available on site
For registration & more information, visit the event website.
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Applefest at Wachusett Mountain
October 15-16
10 am - 5 pm
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Road
Princeton, MA 01541
Admission
$10 Adult
$6 (6-12)
*Kids 5 & Under receive free festival and skyride admission
Tickets cheaper if you buy in advance (available online)
AppleFest features over 75 Craft Fair & Farmers' Market Booths, Family Entertainment, Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations, Scenic Foliage Skyrides to the Summit, Mountainside Barbecue, Pony & Hay Rides, Specialty Items from Hannaford Supermarkets, Clowns, Jugglers & Magicians for the Kids.
Apparently there will be real Bengal tigers there!
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Coggeshall Farm Pumpkin Fest
Saturday, October 15th
12:00pm-4:00pm
Coggeshall Farm Museum
Bristol, RI 02809
Free admission
Coggeshall Farm Museum will offer a day of Autumn activities including games, a cider pressing, and of course, pumpkins.
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Cranberries Alive
October 15 & 16
Edaville Railroad
5 Pine Street
Carver MA 02330
Special Appearances by the Cat in The Hat & Curious George
$18 adults and kids (Ages 2-64)
$16 Seniors, under 2 are free!
Peak foliage & peak cranberry harvest for a weekend event that is sure to awaken the senses. Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy an authentic train ride through spectacular scenery – oftentimes past actual cranberry harvesting– as well as a wide array of carnival rides and amusements. Come see, taste, touch, and learn about the mighty cranberry while enjoying the delights of a New England harvest.
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Hudson Pumpkin Fest
Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 14th, 15th and 16th
Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 11am-8PM, Sunday 11am-5pm
FREE Trick or Treat 2-4PM Sunday
(kids in costumes, 10 & under)
211 Derry Rd
Hudson, NH 03051
Kids Rides & Games, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Children's Entertainers, and more!!
FREE Admission
Over 100 crafters & vendors at registered so far!!
The Largest OUTDOOR Craft Fair in Southern New Hampshire
More information on the Festival website
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Edgar Allan Poe: Cemetery Tour
Monday, Oct 17
6:00pm
at Old Ship Church, Hingham, MA
$15
This one is for the older crew. It sounds great to me. Edgar Allan Poe rises from the grave for a series of readings of his work at historic cemeteries and burial grounds.
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