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What’s Happening August 17–23
Plan a family outing with thirteen possibilities this week: local farm nights, pick-your-own fruit, major agricultural fairs, food-truck weekends, and free community fun.
FARM EVENT / CAR SHOW
Blue Monday & North Quabbin Cruisers
A relaxed Monday farm outing with the North Quabbin Cruisers car show. Food and drinks are sold separately; bring a chair if you want to settle in for the evening.
AUGUST
17
MON · 4:30–DUSK
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
98th Westfield Fair
A three-day fair with agricultural and livestock exhibits, a midway, music, food, motorized competitions, and kids activities. Check the organizer's schedule and ticket options before you go.
AUGUST
21–23
FRI–SUN
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
158th Marshfield Fair
The fair opens Friday with exhibits, shows, concerts, rides, and grandstand entertainment. Gates are open noon–10 p.m.; admission is $15, children 6 and under are free, and parking is $10.
AUGUST
21–23
NOON–10 PM
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
108th Heath Fair
Hands-on agriculture, animal shows, crafts, a midway, wagon rides, demonstrations, and live music. General admission is $14, seniors are $12, and ages 12 and under are free.
AUGUST
21–23
FRI–SUN
FARM FESTIVAL
Cider Hill Farm Corn Festival
Cider Hill's Corn Festival is on for Saturday and Sunday. The farm is open 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; check the festival listing for the current activities, tickets, and pick-your-own availability.
AUGUST
22–23
8 AM–6 PM
FARM FESTIVAL
Watermelon Festival
A family-focused farm day with kids activities, live music, and food. It runs 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; use the organizer’s page for current registration and ticket details.
AUGUST
22
SAT · 10–4
FOOD TRUCK WEEKEND
Summer Food Truck Fest
The mountain’s weekend food-truck event is listed with live music and food trucks. The source does not list current pricing or a detailed schedule, so confirm both before leaving.
AUGUST
22–23
SAT–SUN
FOOD, MUSIC & FIREWORKS
Summer Nights at Neary School
A community night with food trucks, live music, and fireworks. The saved flyer does not list start time or vendor pricing, so verify the day’s details before travel.
AUGUST
22
SAT · TIME TBA
ONE-DAY COMMUNITY FAIR
South Middleboro Grange Fair
The Commonwealth’s 2026 agricultural-fairs calendar lists this one-day fair. Local activity and admission details are not shown in the source, so check with the organizer before heading out.
AUGUST
22
SAT · DETAILS TBA
FREE FAMILY DAY
DADurday At The Park
A free afternoon of family fun with food, water, activities, games, music, and more. Bring sun and weather essentials for an outdoor day at the common.
AUGUST
23
SUN · 1–5 PM
Where To Go Anytime
Two newly refreshed, fee-free historic outings join the reliable Mount Wachusett summit visit below.
WATERWHEELS & HISTORY
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Explore reconstructed 17th-century ironworks, working waterwheels, large machinery, and short grounds trails. There is no entrance fee and the grounds are open daily; check current visitor-center and museum hours before leaving.
FREE WATERFRONT HISTORY
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Walk the waterfront, wharves, and historic grounds at the country’s first National Historic Site. The site is fee-free; outdoor spaces are open daily, while building and visitor-center hours vary by day.
Always confirm eligibility, capacity, and current terms directly with each venue before you leave.