September always feels like a fresh start to me. The kids are back in school, routines are reworked to adjust for an early start and the sun setting earlier, and I begin to feel like "nesting" in preparation for winter. It's also the season for TONS of local festivals. Every weekend in September and October is jam-packed with harvest festivals, old home days, agricultural fairs, farm fairs, and Oktoberfests.
Here's my list of local festivals and fairs coming up in September and October. I'll be adding more to this list as more events are scheduled, so keep checking back!
September 13-14
Lowell Irish Festival at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Free admission! Enjoy music, food, vendors, and step dancing.
44th Annual Townsend Historical Society Arts & Crafts Fair is a two-day event that features crafters and artisans (all products must be handmade), live music and food.
Mill City Grows Harvest Day at the Farm includes urban farm tours, kids games, a Touch-a-Tractor, farm market and more.
Burlington Truck Day on Burlington Town Common. Check out all kinds of trucks and meet the people that drive them.
September 20-21
Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race This fun event features races in human-powered vehicles and sculptures constructed of repurposed materials.
Truck-A-Palooza, Toy Sale & Craft Fair A touch a truck and gently used toy sale -- bliss for the kids!
Annual Pepperell Fall Festival Vendors, food, entertainment, hayrides, petting zoo, trucks and tons of fun!
Billerica Yankee Doodle Homecoming Parade, Fair & Fireworks This special day in Billerica includes a parade, fireworks, huge community fair, book sale, entertainment, music, food and so much more!
Annual Fall Farm Fair This free fair in Chelmsford includes cider making, farm animals, food, music, and harvest exhibits.
Westfest Check out food trucks, activities, music, a vendor marketplace and games at this annual fair in Westford.
34th Annual KidsFest at Wachusett Mountain A two-day festival featuring vendors, entertainment, food, SkyRides, and music.
Pumpkin Festival at Krochmal Farms Held every Saturday and Sunday through October 13, this event includes pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides and other activities.
Garrison House Crafters Sale Features local crafters and artisans.
2nd Annual Alpaca Festival with alpacas, music and activities
Car Seat Safety Checkpoint & Teddy Bear Clinic with Lowell General Hospital
September 27-28
Wilmington Fall Festival Vendors, games, activities, crafts, inflatables, music, food and entertainment!
GrotonFest Fall Lots of vendors, organizations, food and entertainment.
4th Annual Chelmsford Fall Festival Enjoy a petting zoo, touch a truck, princess performance, inflatables, food and fun!
Tyngsborough Health & Safety Fair with Bike Rodeo and Touch a Truck Enjoy fire safety demonstrations, live music, a bike rodeo and touch-a-truck.
Fiesta Latina: 4th Annual Lowell Hispanic & Latinx Fest Celebrate Hispanic heritage with performances, dance, food and fun!
Pumpkin Festival at Krochmal Farms Held every Saturday and Sunday through October 13, this event includes pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides and other activities.
October 4-5
Littleton Country Fair Shop the yard sale, enjoy family activities, entertainment and crafts, and pick up legendary jams and jellies.
Topsfield Fair This huge annual agricultural fair includes carnival rides, entertainment, giant pumpkin contest, exhibits, food and so much more. Runs from October 3 to 13.
Pumpkin Festival at Krochmal Farms Held every Saturday and Sunday through October 13, this event includes pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides and other activities.
Open Streets Lowell This festival in downtown Lowell features an arts & crafts fair, live music and dance, activities and sidewalk sales.
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