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Top Things to Do with Kids This Week in the Acton-Lexington Area

Check our weekly list of top pick attractions, activities and events for families

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher September 19, 2024

Looking for fun things to do this week with your kids in the Acton-Lexington area? Check out our Top Picks for this week, September 19 to 26. We have lots of events and activities in Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard and beyond on our event calendar.   

NOTE:  This page is updated every Wednesday evening.  We have selected events and venues based on the event description but, in most cases, have not attended, so please use your own judgment when choosing events to attend or view.  Age descriptions are provided by the event venue.  If an event is sold out when we're putting together this list, we don't list it here, to prevent disappointment. Be sure to check our event calendar regularly to catch fun events before they sell out!

TOP PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND

  1. This Saturday is Bedford Day!  Enjoy a parade, an all-day fair with vendors, food and entertainment, art show, a road race and fireworks.
  2. Lexington's annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show takes place on Saturday afternoon.  
  3. Head over to the Parker's Prelude Kick-Off Festival on the Lexington Battle Green (town common) too, to enjoy festivities focused on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.  Enjoy music, activities, food trucks, and birthday cake!
  4. Concord Youth Theatre's Playtime Theater kicks off on Saturday with "Winnie the Pooh" for age 2-9. They are also holding a Family Fun Day in the afternoon as a fundraiser for the theater.
  5. Wachusett Mountain is holding their annual KidsFest on Saturday and Sunday, with entertainment, food for sale, vendors and activities.
  6. Extracurricular programs start this week! Check our 2024-25 Kids Classes Guide. More programs are constantly being added!
  7. Early varieties of apples are ripe and ready for picking!  See our Apple Picking Guide for information on all the local orchards.
  8. Farmers markets are featuring gorgeous produce.  Check out the offerings at the Carlisle Farmers Market, Maynard Farmers Market and Lincoln Arts and Farmers Market, all on Saturday, the Acton Boxborough Farmers Market on Sunday, and the Lexington Farmers' Market on Tuesday.
  9. Lots of great events throughout the week at our local libraries. Be sure to check out our event calendar this weekend and plan for the week ahead!!!

    

Check our Event Calendar for More Family Fun in the Acton-Lexington Area!

Don't forget to scan ahead on the calendar for events that require advance registration.


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Have a great week!


Barbara Evangelista

barbarae@macaronikid.com



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