What’s Happening September 7–13
Plan a family outing with 14 picked events this week, plus reliable free and low-cost ideas for any day.
LABOR DAY FAIR
Blandford Fair
The Labor Day finale of Blandford Fair is today. Check the official schedule for remaining-day hours, activities, and tickets.
SEPTEMBER
7
MON
LABOR DAY FAIR
Spencer Fair
Catch the final Labor Day fair day in Spencer. Confirm the daily schedule and admission details with the organizer.
SEPTEMBER
7
MON
LABOR DAY FAIR
Three County Fair
The fair’s final day has a 10 a.m. opening and free parking. Expect livestock, rides, games, food, exhibits, and entertainment.
SEPTEMBER
7
MON
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Franklin County Fair
A four-day agricultural fair in Greenfield. The state calendar confirms the dates; check the fair’s current schedule for tickets, livestock events, and family entertainment.
SEPTEMBER
10–13
THU–SUN
COMMUNITY FAIR
Sterling Fair
A community fair weekend in Sterling. Price was not listed in the source, so confirm the latest fair details before making plans.
SEPTEMBER
11–13
FRI–SUN
COMMUNITY FAIR
Dartmouth Grange Fair
A community agricultural fair on the South Coast. The state calendar confirms the dates; check the organizer for the program and admission details.
SEPTEMBER
11–12
FRI–SAT
NATURE WALK
First Child in the Woods
A gentle outdoor walk for caregivers and children ages 0–5. Adult tickets are $10 for members or $12 for nonmembers; child tickets are the same price.
SEPTEMBER
11
FRI · 10–11 AM
TODDLER NATURE SERIES
Terrific Toddlers: Early Fall Series
A five-Friday nature series for ages 2–4 starts this week, with insects, frogs, turtles, snakes, and river life. Registration status may change.
SEPTEMBER
11
FRI · 9:30–10:45 AM
FARM FESTIVAL
Sunflower Festival
A sunflower celebration in Chelmsford. The source does not list a price, so check the organizer for current details.
SEPTEMBER
12
SAT · 11 AM
COMMUNITY FAIR
Sheffield Fair
A one-day Berkshire agricultural fair. The state calendar confirms the date; check the organizer for activities and admission details.
SEPTEMBER
12
SAT
COMMUNITY FAIR
Williamsburg Grange Fair
A one-day community agricultural fair in Williamsburg. Check the organizer for the schedule and any admission details.
SEPTEMBER
12
SAT
FREE FARM EDUCATION
Learning with Livestock
Free rotating 45-minute livestock-learning sessions for all ages, geared toward children 3 and up. No registration is required according to the organizer.
SEPTEMBER
12
SAT · 10 & 11 AM
FOOD TRUCK & ARTS FEST
Marlborough Food Truck & Arts Festival
Free admission for food trucks, arts, a touch-a-truck, and live music. Bring money for vendors and confirm the current program before you go.
SEPTEMBER
13
SUN · 11 AM–5 PM
FARM FESTIVAL
Apples & Cheese Fest
A fall farm event at Apex Orchards. The source does not list a price, so check the organizer’s current posting before making the drive.
SEPTEMBER
13
SUN · 10 AM
Where To Go Anytime
ANYTIME IDEA
Beneski Museum of Natural History
A compact rainy-day fossil stop with dinosaur tracks, minerals, and natural-history specimens. Look up the museum’s public hours before heading to campus.