Pepperell Open Farm Day

Sun · Oct 4·10 AM – 4 PM·Aussie Aviary, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary Weather permitting

Sun · Oct 4·10 AM – 4 PM·Franklin Farm, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm Weather permitting

Sun · Oct 4·YMCA of Greater Boston

YMCA of Greater Boston presents the 5K Race Series! Challenge yourself and accomplish your race goals with the YMCA of Greater Boston 5K Race Series. Our 5K races are the perfect motivation to keep you on course to health & wellness. Our goal is to provide you with a fun and high-quality race experience you’d only expe…

Sun · Oct 4·Boston Proper & Greater Boston, 50 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA

Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 12:00a — Boston Proper & Greater Boston, 50 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA

Mon · Oct 5·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Say “G’day Mate!” to the incredible animals of Franklin Park Zoo's Outback Trail, including kangaroos, wallabies, and more! Location: Outback Trail Weather permitting

Tue · Oct 6·10 AM·Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics! Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo Weather permitting

Mon · Oct 5·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Study Room 1, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Everyone needs to de-stress somehow. If getting to pet JoJo the Therapy dog will do that for you, sign up here. You will be given a 15 minute time to swing by and hang out with JoJo. The library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend this program, please be sure to register. The…

Wed · Oct 7·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Central Library Lawn, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Join us as we welcome the miniature horses of Mobile Whinnies! At this Meet and Greet event, participants will learn facts about miniature horses, and everyone will get a chance to pet one of the ponies. Mobile Whinnies is a nonprofit that provides completely free programs to sites such as schools and libraries for equ…

Mon · Sep 21·9 AM·Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA

Monday, Sep 21, 2026 9:00a — Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA

Mon · Sep 21·9 AM·Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA · Boston

Monday, Sep 21, 2026 9:00a — Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA

Mon · Sep 21·9 AM·Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA

Monday, Sep 21, 2026 9:00a — Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA

Mon · Sep 21·9 AM·Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA

Monday, Sep 21, 2026 9:00a — Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA