Top Events in September
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- Franklin Park Zoo
- Recurring daily
Boston Lights returns! Prepare to be dazzled as you wander through this glowing immersive experience filled with vibrant lantern displays, interactive activities and Instagrammable moments at every turn. Each year…
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Recurring daily
The 100-strong herd is on the move... This August, their global journey brings them Boston, MA, where the elephants will be making the historic Back Bay neighborhood their new home.The herd will migrate to the tree-lined…
- Cambridge
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Beginning on Sunday, April 26, 2026, and continuing through Sunday, November 8, 2026, weather permitting, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close the segment of Memorial Drive from Western Avenue…
- Newbury Street, Boston
Whether you’re shopping, dining out, or just going for a walk, pedestrian-only days on Newbury Street are a Boston summer staple. Newbury Street is a mile-long, eight block stretch of shops, salons, galleries and…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring daily
The evocative, adorned sculptures of Leilah Babirye (b. 1985 in Kampala, Uganda) feature the artist’s inventive reuse of debris with her deft carving of wood and work with ceramics. She uses the metal gears and chains of…
Join Yoshida Omakase for an exclusive evening celebrating one of the world’s most extraordinary sake houses. Created by former Dom Pérignon Chef de Cave Richard Geoffroy, IWA 5 reimagines sake through the art of…
British singer-songwriter Lily Allen embarks on her West End Girl Tour, coming to Boston for one night only in MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Equal parts flirty and brash, the provocative Allen will treat ticket buyers to…
- City Hall Plaza
The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and sponsor America 250 with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment. Free popcorn will be provided while…
The Asian American Festival is back to Boston for the 16th year. The largest Asian American event in the Greater Boston Area, this year, the Festival is going to break boundaries and celebrate the endless possibilities…
- Edaville Entertainment Venue
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival, now hosted at Edaville Entertainment in Carver, Massachusetts. Step into a lively 16th-century village filled with knights, royalty…
- Somerville City Hall
Celebrate the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Nepal at Somerville’s Nepali Street Food Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 5, from 2:00–8:00 PM (rain date: September 6) at Somerville City Hall! Enjoy…
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a day of free family fun! Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. All…
- The Tall Ship
Prepare to enter a world of elegance and opulence as we celebrate in style on Labor Day weekend at the magnificent Tall Ship in Boston. As you step onto the pristine white carpet, you'll be welcomed to capture the moment…
- Lafayette Square Park
Join Cambridge Carnival International Inc. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for Cambridge Jamboree at Lafayette Square —a steel pan festival celebrating Caribbean culture and community. Experience the powerful rhythms of…
Fall Experience features two striking contemporary works: Akram Khan’s Vertical Road (Reimagined) 2023, and Alexander Ekman’s Cacti. Vertical Road (Reimagined) 2023 explores humanity’s earthly nature, rituals, and the…
- Recurring daily
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the traditions, songs, dances, and teachings of the Nipmuck people. May this gathering deepen understanding, strengthen community, and remind us that our culture is not simply…
Following her history-making headline performances at Coachella over the past two weekends, KAROL G became the first Latina artist to headline the festival, delivering a transformative, culture-defining moment felt…
- Pacific Street Park
Experience the vibrant sights and sounds of Caribbean culture at Pan in the Park: Steel Pan Showcase. Enjoy a lively afternoon filled with steel pan music, Caribbean cuisine, local craft vendors, and family-friendly fun…
- Revere Beach
To celebrate the beauty of America’s first public beach, The Revere Beach Partnership will be hosting the Revere Beach Art Festival. The day will be filled with fun activities, artists selling their incredible pieces…
- University Park Commons, Central Square, Cambridge
Join Cambridge Carnival International Inc. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for a vibrant and immersive celebration of African and Caribbean culture! Experience the excitement of live music, dazzling costumes, dynamic…
- Paramount Theater; Boston Public Library; M.I.T. Bartos Theater; Shalin Liu. and others.
- Recurring daily
The Boston Film Festival will celebrate its 42nd anniversary from September 17-21, 2026 showcasing a diverse slate of films and highlighting some of the most innovative filmmakers in the industry. The live program…
- City Hall Plaza, Boston
Try as many pizzas as you can: Get out there and try some new slices from each pizzeria - you're sure to find something delicious! Pizza stands will be accepting pizza slice tickets that can be purchased online or at the…
Join us this September for a delicious day of tasting your way across New England’s bounty and diversity! With nearly 100 food vendors, two demo kitchens — one hosting a seafood cooking competition, the other hourly…
- Citizens Opera House
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED , the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway, Dewey Square Park
Your experience begins with a free lesson from top local dance instructors before you dance the night away to music by a live band. Get ready to salsa, Lindy Hop, line dance, and more as Let's Dance Boston returns to the…
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