To Do List: King Richard's Faire, Riverfest at Assembly Row, Discovery Acton Community Day
BOSTON - This weekend there's a celebration of community with a full day of activities planned for all ages - plus New England's largest running Renaissance festival.
FREE COMMUNITY DAY TO DISCOVERY ACTON
Discovery Museum Acton is hosting Community Day with a schedule that includes crafts, a kid parade, music and dancing. The event is happening both indoors and outdoors. Reservations are required in advance through the museum's website.
https://www.discoveryacton.org/free-community-day
When: Saturday, September 10 (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Where: 177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton
Cost: Free (Reservations required)
RIVERFEST AT ASSEMBLY ROW
Also on Saturday, Riverfest is at Assembly Row. The free event includes a mini artisan market with local goods for sale. You'll also find kid-friendly activities and local bands playing on two different stages throughout the day. At around 8:30 p.m., there will be a fireworks show over the Mystic River.
https://assemblyrow.com/visit/events/riverfest-2022/
When: Saturday, September 10 (Boston Women's Artisan Market Noon to 6 p.m., Live music and family activities 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., fireworks around 8:30 p.m.)
Where: Assembly Row and Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park
Cost: Free
KING RICHARD'S FAIRE
New England's largest and longest-running Renaissance festival is back for its 41st season. King Richard's Faire is open during the weekends through October 23. At the 80-acre site in Carver you'll see it all - jousting, live theatre, jugglers - you name it.
https://kingrichardsfaire.net/
When: Weekends September 3 to October 23 (Including October 10). Gates open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 235 Main St., Carver
Cost: Tickets $39 adult (12+); $20 for children ages 4-11; free for children under 3