Andover Farmers’ Market

Saturdays throughout the

month 10am – 2pm

Andover Historical Society

97 Main Street, Andover

No Admission Fee

A weekly outdoor gathering of farmers, food vendors, artisans, families, and

foodies, the Andover Farmer's Market offers educational programming and

promotes healthy eating, local economies, sustainability, and community spirit by

providing fresh, local produce, baked and prepared foods, as well as hand-crafted

goods. http://andoverhistorical.org/market/?page_id=3

Quizzo Trivia Nights at

Shake Shack

Thursdays

throughout the month

7pm - 9pm

Shake Shack, Harvard Square

92 Winthrop St Cambridge, MA 02138

Free

Quizzo, Shake Shack’s weekly action-packed trivia night. Teams will enjoy food specials, Shack swag giveaways, and the chance at eternal glory through 6 rounds

head-to-head play. The grand prize winner score $25 in Shake Shack gift cards.

http://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/quizzo-trivia-nights-at-shake-shack-

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Formaggio Kitchen BBQ

Saturdays throughout the

month 11am - 4pm

Formaggio Kitchen 244 Huron Ave Cambridge, MA

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Each year as the weather warms up, we roll out our massive Weber grill to finish

house smoked meats and a variety of sides to satisfy a long line of diehard fans.

Check out our 2015 BBQ menu http://www.formaggiokitchen.com/cambridge/our-kitchen/formaggio-kitchen-bbq

Triple Threat Tuesdays: Trivia, Tacos and Tequila

Tuesdays throughout the

month 7:30pm 9:30pm

Red Heat Tavern 300 Lowell Street

Wilmington,

$Free to enter, pay as you eat/drink

Enjoy a rotating selection of $3 tacos –

think fish, carnitas, or braised beef — and $5 House Margaritas while your test your wits with Geeks Who Drink trivia quizzes. visit http://redheattavern.com for more

information.

Acton- Boxborough Farmers’ Market

Saturdays throughout the

month 10pm-1pm

Pearl St, Acton Free

Come join us in our town farmers’

market. Buy local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our Community Table, and

friends and neighbors. www.abfarmersmarket.org/

Burlington Farmers’ Market

Thursdays throughout the

month 2:30pm- 6:30pm

61 Central Street, Burlington

Free

It’s a great community event with a

terrific lineup of local farmers, specialty food vendors and

artisans. http://farmersmarketburlington.org/

Carlisle Farmers’ Market

Thursdays throughout the

month 8am-12pm

At Kimball's Ice Cream Stand 343 Bedford

Road Free

Join us to enjoy fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, and other locally

produced foods! www.carlislefarmersmarket.org/

Restaurant Mystery Tour

ThursdayOct. 1st 5pm-11pm

Haverhill Golf &

Country Club Haverhill

TBA

Enjoy a magical night: Socialize, take a limo ride, revel in a meal, and dance the

night away and enjoy the company of your closest friends.

http://haverhillchamber.com/mysterydinner/

Lunch and Learn: Farm to Table with Wier River

Farm

ThursdayOct. 1st

12pm-1pm Plimoth Plantation

137 Warren Avenue Plymouth

$8 Join staff from the Weir River Farm and take part in this important conversation

about responsible food sourcing and local, small-scale agribusiness.

http://www.plimoth.org/calendar

Harpoon Octoberfest

Friday, Oct. 02nd 5:30pm-11pm

Saturday, Oct.03rd

1pm -7pm

Harpoon Brewery 306 Northern Avenue

Boston

$20 at the door

Harpoon’s annual Octoberfest features a

wide beer selection, German food favorites, New England’s finest Oompah

bands, and more http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/festivals/2

132/2015-harpoon-octoberfest or call 617-456-2322.

Annual Wellfleet Oysterfest

Sunday, Oct. 17th

Saturday, Oct 18th

10am-5pm

Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

One day ticket:$5 Two day ticket:$8

This two-day family festival celebrates the town's famous oysters, clams and

shellfishing traditions, a weekend full of hometown flavor and big time fun!

http://www.wellfleetoysterfest.org/index.php

Saturday Seasonal

Cooking Series

Saturday,

October 3rd

Kushi Institute 198 Leland Road,

Becket, MA

$50 for each class

Join us for a cooking class that will satisfy & excite your taste buds. Learn healthy

new recipes to prepare you for a delicious and refreshing summer in the

Berkshires. http://www.kushiinstitute.org/

BBQFest

Saturday Oct.3th Sunday Oct 4th

10am-5pm

Wachusett Mountain

Ski Area 499 Mountain Road

Princeton

TBA

Great BBQ, lively music, a beer tent,

OysterFest, a Pig Roast and family fun entertainment all combine in this great

event! Also enjoy numerous craft vendors, a farmers' market, Scenic

SkyRide and more. http://www.wachusett.com/

The Taste Dennis

Thursday,

October 8th From 6pm-9pm

SeaView Restaurant

79 Chase Avenue Dennisport, MA 02639

Admission $30

Gather together to share in the finest of food and hospitality that Dennis has to offer along with a silent auction & very

special raffle. Proceeds benefit the “Holly Young Lifeguard Scholarship”.

http://www.dennischamber.com/

Nantucket Cranberry

Festival

Saturday,

October 10th 11am to 4pm

Milestone Cranberry

Bog 220 Milestone Road

Nantucket

Free

Visit one of the last commercial cranberry bogs on Nantucket to watch the berry harvest, enjoy fun family activities and

live music! https://www.nantucketconservation.org/acti

vities/cranberry-festival/

CRANBERRY HARVEST CELEBRATION

Saturday,Oct.10h Sunday Oct.11th

10am-4pm

A.D. Makepeace

Company 158 Tihonet Road

Wareham

General :$10

Seniors/Military: $5 Children under 7 are

free.

Join the farmers of A.D. Makepeace to celebrate the annual cranberry harvest.

Enjoy bogside harvesting demonstrations, a huge spread of food

and crafts from local vendors, and activities for the whole family from pony

rides to helicopter tours of the area. http://admakepeace.com/

Oktoberfest and HONK Festival

Sunday, Oct. 11th

Harvard Square Cambridge

Free

Bring the whole family to Harvard Square for a day of music, food, and fun!

The event features multiple beer gardens, roaming street musicians, and

dozens of food and craft vendors. http://www.harvardsquare.com/harvar

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Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival

Thursday Oct.15th

To Sunday Oct. 18th

Edgartown, Martha’s

Vineyard

Tickets go on sale on Jun

15.

Indulge in a long weekend of culinary education and gourmet dining on

Martha’s Vineyard at the 7th annual Food and Wine Festival. Visit

http://mvfoodandwine.com/ or call 617-267-2244

Fall Harvest Dinner

Friday Oct 16th

6pm-8:30pm Bartlett’s Farm

33 Bartlett Farm Road

Nantucket

$85 per person

A delicious, freshly harvested, family style dinner will be served on a long,

elegant tables surrounded by the beauty of our garden center.

http://www.bartlettsfarm.com/events/october-fall-harvest-dinner/

The Harvard Square Tasting Tour

Saturday Oct.17th

3pm-5pm

Tour Begins At Out of Town News, located

at Zero Harvard Square,Cambridge

$43/person

(Must be 21 or older)

Learn all about the square with Grafton Group! Along the way you’ll stop at

foodie gems such as Cardullo’s, Salt + Olive and Follow the Honey; gourmet specialty shops frequented by locals.

http://www.harvardsquaretastingtour.com/#tab1

Middleborough Tourism's Octoberfest

Saturday Oct.17th 2pm-8pm

the KOA 438 Plymouth Street at

Route 44 Middleborough

$1.00 per car load

Is a family-friendly celebration of community and autumn, we have food,

music, vendors, a beer garden and more, come and join us!

http://www.discovermiddleborough.com/

Wachusett Mountain

Applefest

Saturday,Oct.17th Sunday, Oct. 18th

10am-5pm

Wachusett Mountain

Ski Area 499 Mountain Road

Princeton

Adult: $12 Child: $7

Enjoy a day of fall fun at Wachusett Mountain, complete with pie eating contests, a barbeque, and a 5K run.

Don’t forget to take a scenic skyride to the summit it’s a great way to take in

the vibrant mountain foliage! See http://wachusett.com

Rockport Harvestfest

Saturday Oct.18th 10am-6pm

T-Warf (Downtown

Rockport) Rockport

Free

Celebrate the best of the fall season in a quintessential New England setting!

Feast on local seafood, pastries, chowder, and more as you enjoy local

music. For more info email

rockportfestivals@gmail.com or see http://www.rockportartfestivals.com/ha

rvestfest/schedule-of-events

Cape Ann Fall Restaurant

Week October 18th -23rd

All around Cape Ann

$33.00 or $25.00

For six days, each participating restaurant will offer a prix fixe three-course dinner

menu. http://capeannchamber.com/signature-

events/fallrestaurantweek/

Wine Riot Boston

Friday, Oct.23rd

7pm-1pm

Saturday,Oct24h 1pm-5pm

7pm-11pm

Park Plaza Castle

130 Columbus Avenue Boston

$55 until September

13th, regularly $60

Wine Riot offers attendees unlimited tastings of 250 wines from around the

globe, opportunities to expand their vino vocabulary. For more info on how to

register for the event, call 800-430-1553 or see https://secondglass.com/event-

categories/wineriot/boston-2015/

Essex Clamfest

Saturday, Oct. 24th 11am-4pm

Memorial Park 24 Martin Street

Essex

TBA

The Essex Clamfest offers a day of fun for the whole family, with arts and crafts, a variety of vendors, and rides and games.

The highlight of the day is the annual Clam Chowder Tasting and Competition!

Email essexmar2@verizon.net or see http://www.visitessexma.com/events/in

dex.html for more information.

Boston Vegetarian Food

Festival

Saturday, Oct.

24th 11am-6pm Sunday, Oct.25th

10am-4pm

Reggie Lewis Athletic

Center 1350 Tremont Street

Boston

Free

The Boston Vegetarian Food Festival offers anyone interested in plant-based foods a unique opportunity to sample

new products, view cooking demonstrations and more. See

http://www.bostonveg.org/foodfest/.

The Dumb Supper: Dinner with the Dead

Sunday, Oct.25th 6:30pm-9:30 pm

Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square

West Salem

$95

Join the witches and warlocks of Salem for an evening of witchcraft as you dine with the souls of departed loved ones in complete silence. Paranormal contact

may not be guaranteed, but the meal is sure to be delightful. For more

information see http://www.festivalofthedead.com/dum

bsupper.html

Dinner in a Country

Village

Saturday, Oct.31st

5pm-9pm

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road

Sturbridge, MA

$95 per person

Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare

and eat a meal as early New Englanders did. Join us!

https://www.osv.org/event/dinner-in-a-country-village/dinner-in-a-country-

village-29

Lowell Farmers

Market – Pet

Lovers Day

October 2

12-5pm

50 Arcand Drive

Lowell Free

Market offering fresh, locally grown produce from area farmers, as

well as meats, fish, honey, baked goods, prepared meals, hand-

crafts and more. While you shop enjoy live entertainment, cooking

demonstrations, and activities for the whole family!

http://www.commteam.org/wp/content/uploads/2015/04/Farmers-

market-2015-Calendar-Flier.pdf

Lowell Farmers

Market -

Mambo Italiano

October 9

12-5pm

50 Arcand Drive

Lowell Free

Market offering fresh, locally grown produce from area farmers, as

well as meats, fish, honey, baked goods, prepared meals, hand-

crafts and more. While you shop enjoy live entertainment, cooking

demonstrations, and activities for the whole family!

http://www.commteam.org/wp/content/uploads/2015/04/Farmers-

market-2015-Calendar-Flier.pdf

Lowell Farmers

Market -

Chocolate Fair

October 23

12-5pm

50 Arcand Drive

Lowell Free

Market offering fresh, locally grown produce from area farmers, as

well as meats, fish, honey, baked goods, prepared meals, hand-

crafts and more. While you shop enjoy live entertainment, cooking

demonstrations, and activities for the whole family!

http://www.commteam.org/wp/content/uploads/2015/04/Farmers-

market-2015-Calendar-Flier.pdf

Lowell Farmers

Market -

Pumpkin Fest

October 30

12-5pm

50 Arcand Drive

Lowell Free

Market offering fresh, locally grown produce from area farmers, as

well as meats, fish, honey, baked goods, prepared meals, hand-

crafts and more. While you shop enjoy live entertainment, cooking

demonstrations, and activities for the whole family!

http://www.commteam.org/wp/content/uploads/2015/04/Farmers-

market-2015-Calendar-Flier.pdf