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New England Fairs & Festivals Calendar

Get out to a New England fair or festivals and enjoy affordable, family-friendly fun year round! Discover the newest art, crafts, music, and film. Enjoy live blues, folk, bluegrass, and jazz music. Shop for handmade art and crafts and find vendors selling celebrated New England food like maple syrup, blueberries, cheeses, ice cream, seafood, barbecue, craft beer and wine. Take a fun peek into world cultures at Scottish, Celtic, Italian, Portuguese, Asian, and French Canadian celebrations. Classic cars, books, and glowing hot air balloons are some of New England’s favorite festival treasures.

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Yarmouth Summer Festival in Yarmouth, MA

Great Schooner Race - Maine Windjammers - Camden, ME - Photo Credit Ben Ehling

Maine Windjammer Association

Sailing from Ports in Rockland and Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: Toll-Free: 800-807-9463

Book your windjammer cruise now to be part of two great coastal Maine seafaring celebrations

Now is the time to plan to celebrate two major seafaring events – from the deck of a windjammer! The vessels of the Maine Windjammer Association will be part of the Great Schooner Race on July 5 in Rockland, ME and, on Aug. 30 and 31, be the centerpiece of the Camden Windjammer Festival. And guests on cruises during those dates will be able to celebrate up close and personal: Help trim the sails during the friendly competition off Rockland’s shores and be part of the magnificent parade of sail during the Camden, ME festival. Event activities include everything from zany races (perfect for windjammer guests) and fireworks to live music, great food and family-friendly activities on the water and on shore. Come be part of these fun-filled, spirit-lifting coastal celebrations.

BSO - Tanglewood

297 West Street Lenox, MA, 01240 Phone: 617-266-1200

Surround yourself with the sounds of music at this famous festival in the Berkshires

The sound of music, in all its spell-binding forms, is everywhere at Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and site of one of the world’s most beloved music festivals. Whether your tastes run to Beethoven, or to James Taylor – or to the movies! – you will find something to engage the music-lover in you at this magnificent property in the Berkshires. The festival runs from late June through August, this year featuring everything from Kool and The Gang and “Jurassic Park in Concert” to chamber-music ensembles, guest artists Yo-Yo Ma and Joshua Bell, and an all-Strauss program with leading soprano Renee Fleming. Tanglewood also offers summer guided tours. Dining options include elegant picnics, a bistro buffet and three-course dinners at Highwood Manor House.

Winnipesaukee Pier Fireworks - Lakes Region Association - New Hampshire

Lakes Region Tourism Association

61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH, 03276 Phone: 603-286-8008 Toll-Free: 800-605-2537

There’s always a reason to celebrate in the towns, villages of Lakes Region

There’s always something celebratory going on in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Not surprising in a region noted for its foliage, autumn brings everything from fall markets and Halloween festivals (and haunted lake cruises) to Oktoberfests and the popular New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival in Laconia, NH. Thinking about holiday gift-giving? There are craft and artisan fairs and festivals galore in the region’s towns and villages. Winter brings carnival season throughout the region, from Wolfeboro, NH’s Village on the Ice to ice fishing and snowmobile races in Alton Bay, NH to ice-harvesting demonstrations at Remick Country Farm. With spring and summer come boat shows, fishing derbies, the New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival and the Meredith Bay Barbershop Harmony Jamboree. Check the website for all the event listings and updates.

Rock & Roll Yard Sale in Downtown Providence, RI - Credit PWCVB

Go Providence

1 Sabin Street Providence, RI, 02903 Phone: 401-751-1177

City celebrates in style with a host of arts, cultural and holiday festivals

Providence, RI just loves to celebrate, which is why the area’s calendar is filled with festivals. One of the most exciting is WaterFire, a series of nearly 100 bonfires on three rivers downtown, held in August, September and November. There’s the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular along the wooded walkways of the Roger Williams Park Zoo in October, the Rhode Island Comic Con in November, holiday festivals in December. June is the month for the PrideFest and Parade, with bar and club events and a nighttime illuminated parade. September means PVDFest, the area’s signature arts festival. April means Pizza Week; July means a glorious Fourth festival featuring an outdoor pops concert. There are restaurant weeks, film festivals and so much more. Check the website calendar at GoProvidence.com for the latest info.

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Find Great Theater and Music throughout New England on our Performing Arts pages!

Southwick’s Zoo

2 Southwick Street Mendon, MA, 01756 Phone: 800-258-9182

Zoo lights up with magic when it comes to celebrating special holidays, events

The holiday season offers a unique experience at Southwick’s Zoo as guests can experience the illumination spectacular of Winter Wonderland! Take an enchanted journey through the zoo to see over a million spectacular holiday lights and handcrafted displays. There are live shows and entertainment, meet-and-greets with Santa, and gift shops galore, including the Christmas Cupboard with decorations, ornaments, and custom pieces. Warm up by the fire pits with a cup of cocoa or a hot toddy and enjoy freshly baked gingerbread cookies at the Kringle Café. You can also experience some of that exciting holiday magic in the summer during the zoo’s Christmas in July! Check our website for other special weekends including the Sounds of Africa, Harvest Fest, and more!

Glow Wild Festival at Beardsley Zoo 2024 - Bridgeport, CT

Glow Wild Lantern Festival 2024

Beardsley Zoo - 1875 Noble Avenue Bridgeport, CT, 06610 Phone:

September 26 - December 15, 2024, 5:30 - 9:30PM

Wander through a world of illuminated wonder at the Glow Wild Lantern Festival, returning to Beardsley Zoo for its third year, The paper lanterns are carefully crafted and shaped into animals, plants, mythical creatures and animated scenery, and are guaranteed to amaze you & your family. It's also an excellent date night idea. Closed Halloween and Thanksgiving - please check website to purchase tickets.

Holiday Expo at Guilford Art Center - Guilford, CT

Holiday Expo at the Guilford Art Center 2024

411 Church Street Guilford, CT, 06437 Phone: 203-453-5947

November 1, 2024 - January 5, 2025

If you're looking for that perfect artistic gift, the Holiday Expo at Guilford Art Center is the place to find it! Come browse through the handcrafted jewelry, pottery, clothing, health & beauty goods, plus paintings, paper art, photography, and much more. Vendors and artisans, both local and from around the country, will on site.

Bethlehem Town Christmas Festival - Bethlehem, CT

Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival 2024

Bethlehem Town Green, at CT Routes 61 & 132 Bethlehem, CT, 06751 Phone: 203-266-7510

December 6-7, 2024

Celebrate the holidays in Bethlehem, CT. Enjoy music, crafts, a roaming railroad, hayrides, and a 5k race on Saturday morning. Plus, there will be tons of yummy food and vendors selling crafts and other gift items.
Hours: Friday 5-9:30PM ; Saturday 9:30AM – 4PM