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Central Square Night Market returns for third year
University Park came alive Saturday for global food and local community

Lincoln Elementary PTO prepares for 3rd Annual Vendor Market in Bedford; Seeks community donations
BEDFORD — The Lincoln Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has officially kicked off preparations for its third annual Lincoln Vendor Market, set for Saturday, November...

Mount Auburn Cemetery to Open Welcome Center in Historic Gate
Mount Auburn Cemetery will soon debut its new Welcome Center inside the main gateway along Mt. Auburn Street. See the announcement provided by the Mount Auburn officials, below. Mount Auburn Cemetery, America’s first rural garden cemetery and a National Historic Landmark, will…

Watertown Hosting Recycling Event with Disposal of Styrofoam, Mattresses & Shredding
The Watertown Department of Public Works announced a special recycling event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Jewish Community Day School Parking Lot, 57 Stanley Ave. They will be offering shredding, textile collection, Styrofoam collection, and…

WEEKEND FUN: Faire on the Square, Oktoberfest & 5K, “The Amish Project,” Tour 2 Historic Houses, Walking Tour
Watertown’s big celebration, the Faire on the Square, returns on Saturday at Saltonstall Park. Celebrate Oktoberfest with some beer and/or a run at Mighty Squirrel. Mosesian Center for the Arts will host “The Amish Project,” all weekend. Tour Watertown’s two oldest houses on…

A Conversation with Curators & Directors from Innovative Art Institutions Coming to Library
The following announcement was provided by the event organizers: On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. the Watertown Free Public Library welcomes WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT for a riveting free event, open to all. Registration is strongly encouraged at…

5 things to do this weekend, including Somerville's Fluff festival and South End Open Studios
Plus, a production of “Jagged Little Pill” and the Boston Film Festival.

Events this week in Cambridge and Somerville: Dolly Parton tribute, Puerto Rican festival and live soul
For a searchable calendar of events with your choice of list or map view, or to submit an event of your own, go to the main calendar. Thursday, Sept. 17 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., near Harvard Square. Exhibition Opening Program for “On Location:…

6 food festivals to check out around Boston this fall
Here are six food festivals coming to Boston, Cambridge and Somerville this fall, featuring everything from Marshmallow Fluff to international spice.
City of Framingham Announces 2nd Annual Framingham FEST in October
Applications now open. Application deadline for food vendors and entertainment is August 15. Deadline to apply for a booth is August 31.