Local Events & Hot Spots
Happening nowDaily through December 1, 2026 · All Day Event
Forging Independence | Building a Nation
- •Compelling historical exhibition
- •Explore nation-building themes
- •Located at the Whaling Museum
- •Educational and thought-provoking
Happening nowDaily through November 8, 2026 · All Day Event
Sailors’ Valentines: Maritime Art from the Heart
- •Intricate maritime shell art
- •Historic whaling museum setting
- •Unique 19th-century craftwork
Happening nowDaily through November 1 · All Day Event
Proteanna: Susan Heideman
- •Susan Heideman exhibition
- •Stunning museum setting
- •Local artistic talent
Happening nowDaily, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, through October · 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
UnCommon Stage Beer Garden
- •Harpoon-brewed beverages
- •Free daily entertainment
- •Iconic Boston Common setting
- •Outdoor beer garden vibes
Happening nowThursdays, 2:00–6:30 PM (6:00 PM in Oct), through Oct 27 · 2:00–6:30 (closing at 6:00 in October)
Belmont Farmers’ Market
- •Fresh local produce
- •Support local farms
- •Fun community vibes
- •Weekly outdoor market
Happening nowTuesdays–Saturdays, May–October
Barrett's Mill Farm Farmstand
- •Certified Organic produce
- •Fresh local flowers
- •Seasonal fruits and veggies
- •Historic farmstead setting
Happening nowThursdays, 1:30–6:30 PM, June – November · 1:30pm – 6:30pm
Brookline Farmers’ Market
- •Fresh local produce
- •Rain or shine
- •Weekly community staple
- •Support local vendors
Happening nowDaily 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, through September 16 · 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
In Residence: Katie Fee, Sayako Hiroi, and Ivo Makianich
- •Fresh contemporary art
- •Emerging local talent
- •Free gallery admission
- •Inspiring creative space
Happening nowSeptember 2–October 11, 6:00–8:00 PM · 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Reflective Elegance Opening Reception
- •Elegant gallery opening
- •New exhibition debut
- •Evening art reception
- •Free cultural experience
Happening nowSaturdays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, through October · 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Carlisle Farmers Market
- •Fresh local produce
- •Handmade artisan products
- •Ice cream at Kimball Farm
- •Saturday morning vibes
September 9, 2026 · 6:00pm
Public Meeting: Revised Illustrative Master Plan
- •Shape your local community
- •Revised master plan reveal
- •Public feedback session
- •Free community event
September 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bluegrass Jam
- •Community jam session
- •All skill levels welcome
- •Evening of bluegrass music
- •Free musical gathering