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Saturday, October 17

8am to 4:30pm, through Oct 18Free
Boston and Cambridge
One of the world's largest rowing regattas takes over the Charles River for three days. Crews from around the country race a three-mile course against the clock while spectators line the banks from Boston University to Cambridge. A riverside expo, food vendors, and fall foliage along the course make it a full autumn outing.FallOutdoorFrom Fall events in Boston
10am to 6pmFree
Copley Square
A free day celebrating books in Copley Square. More than 200 authors take part in panels and talks at venues around the square including the Boston Public Library, alongside a street fair with 60-plus exhibitors, a kids' zone, and a coffee tent. The day opens with a kids' costume parade.FallOutdoorDrop-inFrom Fall events in Boston
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18Free
Newton Centre Green
Newton's 40-plus-year fall fair: full carnival rides, two live music stages, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, handmade vendors, and the GreenEXPO showcase. Free admission; rides via pay-per-credit cards.FallOutdoorLittle kidsFrom Boston family events
11am to 12pmFree
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
A one-of-a-kind community gathering and world record attempt on Salem's historic waterfront for the city's 400th anniversary. Wear a witch hat and join hundreds of others for a drone photo. Special-edition Salem 400 hats will be sold by the city to benefit HAWC.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in Boston
2 to 11pmFree
City Hall Plaza
Boston's film industry opens up to the public on City Hall Plaza. The free all-ages day includes panels with working filmmakers, a vertical film contest, fall vendors, food, a beer garden, and a feature film projected onto City Hall after dark.FallDrop-inFrom Fall events in Boston
5 to 10pm, through Oct 17$20
Pioneer Village
A dark-arts night market among the pines of historic Pioneer Village, presented by The Black Veil. More than 50 artists and vendors sell clothing, jewelry, art, and oddities, alongside live performances, fireside ghost stories, a Biergarten, food trucks, and hot cider. Proceeds benefit Pioneer Village.FallHalloweenDrop-inFrom Fall events in Boston
9am to 10pm, through Oct 31Free
Salem
The world's largest Halloween celebration, filling downtown Salem for the entire month of October. Walking tours, seances, costume events, vendor fairs, haunted attractions, and parades, with hundreds of individual events across the city. The 2026 season is part of Salem's 400th anniversary year, with extra programming all month. Individual events carry their own times and prices; check the event calendar for specifics.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in Boston
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