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Festivals & fairs for kids in the Boston area this week

We reviewed 9,000+ Boston-area events and found 7 festivals & street fairs in the Boston area between October 27 and November 2. Last updated October 27, 2026.

All festivals & street fairs in the Boston area — October 27 – November 2

Friday, October 30Fri 10/30Oct 30
FRIDAY
30
OCTOBER

4 PM – 7 PM·Chelsea Square, 179 Winnisimmet Street

Trunk or Treat in Chelsea Square offers trick-or-treating, entertainment, and activities with free candy, open to all ages.

SATURDAY
31
OCTOBER

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Connolly, Jamaica Plain · Boston

Treats, crafts, and costumes at Connolly Branch precede a Centre Street parade ending at Mozart Park with games and additional treats for all ages.

12 PM·Malden

Costume contest, arts & crafts, face painting, selfie center, games, raffles, and pizza for purchase fill the Salemwood School Fieldhouse.

3 PM – 4:30 PM·Jamaica Plain News · Boston

Free games, music, crafts, and treats fill Mozart Park for the Hyde Square Task Force Halloween Fall Fiesta, all ages.

2 PM – 10 PM·Park-9 Dog Bar, 48 Waters Avenue #1, Everett, MA, 02149

Park-9 Dog Bar hosts a Halloween party with duck bobbing, treat bar, basket decorating, movies, costume contests, DJ, tarot readings, specialty cocktails and spooky décor, all ages, free.

11 AM·Waltham

Waltham Common hosts Marketplace Day with music and vendors offering crafts, clothing, jewelry, food, home goods, beauty products, and more; Classic Groove and Gerry Beaudoin Trio perform.

SUNDAY
1
NOVEMBER

12 PM·Lincoln

Hayride, carnival games, Trunk or Treat, live music, food, beer, and pony rides fill Pierce Park’s Fall Fest; tickets $16, all ages.