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What’s Happening August 24–30
Plan a family outing with 9 picked events this week, plus reliable free and low-cost ideas for any day.
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
158th Marshfield Fair
A classic late-summer fair with exhibits, shows, concerts, rides, and grandstand entertainment. Admission is $15; children 6 and under are free, and parking is $10.
AUGUST
21–30
DAILY · NOON–10 PM
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Cummington Fair
A family-sized agricultural fair with livestock, exhibits, food, and community activities. The state calendar confirms the dates; check the organizer for daily hours and tickets.
AUGUST
27–30
THU–SUN
COMMUNITY FAIR
Ware Grange Fair
Browse exhibits, play in the kids’ scavenger hunt, catch children’s field events and a dog show, then stay for food or the auction. Fair activities are free; the barbecue dinner needs a $25 reservation.
AUGUST
28–29
FRI–SAT
YOUTH AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Middlesex County 4-H Fair
A three-day youth fair showcasing 4-H livestock and projects. Check the posted schedule and admission details before the drive to Westford.
AUGUST
28–30
FRI–SUN
FREE MUSEUM EVENING
Summer Friday Nights Free
Enjoy a free Friday evening at Discovery Museum. Bring a non-perishable food donation if you can; the organizer notes a maintenance closure begins September 7.
AUGUST
28
FRI · 4:30–8 PM
FARM FESTIVAL
Summer Fiesta
An outdoor cultural and food festival at Wachusett Mountain. The organizer has not listed a price in the master record, so check the current event page before heading out.
AUGUST
29–30
SAT–SUN
COMMUNITY EVENT
Summer Fun Fest
A public afternoon with live music, food and drinks, vendors, games, and prizes. Price was not listed in the source—confirm the latest details with the organizer.
AUGUST
29
SAT · 1 PM
FARM FESTIVAL
Peach Fest
Celebrate the peach harvest at Apex Orchards. The organizer has not listed a price in the source, so use the event link for the current plan.
AUGUST
29–30
SAT–SUN · 10 AM
COMMUNITY FAIR
Shelburne Grange Fair
A one-day community agricultural fair. The state calendar confirms the date; see the organizer for activities and admission details.
AUGUST
29
SAT
Where To Go Anytime
ANYTIME IDEA
Great Falls Discovery Center
A generally free state visitor center with Connecticut River watershed exhibits and changing family programs. Check the official hours and activity calendar before you leave.
