October Fall Festivals and Events Near Your Abby Apartment

As the foliage transforms into a vibrant palette of oranges and yellows, there’s no denying it: autumn has made its grand entrance in the city! While bidding farewell to the sun-soaked days and beach trips might tug at the heartstrings of some, we’re just as eager to embrace cozy sweaters, apple cider, and, of course, a bustling calendar of Boston fall festivals and events.

So, wrap yourself in scarves and flannels, because a season filled with apple cider and pumpkins awaits. Here’s your comprehensive guide to Boston fall festivals and events happening near your home at The Abby.

Boston Public Market’s 6th annual Harvest Party

On Thursday, Oct 12, visit the 6th annual Harvest Party, a celebration in support of the Boston Public Market’s mission to cultivate a diverse community around food!

Here, guests can enjoy tasty treats from the market’s food creators, sip on special local drinks, and dance to live music, along with other fun things to do.

The money from your ticket goes to the Community Engagement Fund, which helps make this fall party even more special! It pays for free educational stuff for the local folks and helps out the cool people who run the market shops.

More details here.

Fall Fest at Kendall/MIT Open Space

Join friends and neighbors from around Boston on Saturday, October 28th for music, drinks, delicious food, games, and more! Activities include stargazing with MIT Astrogazers,  Sea Salt Scrub-Making, fall treats, food trucks, and lawn games!

This is a fun, FREE event for all ages! 

More details here.

Castleberry Fall Craft Festival

Mark your calendars for October 28th and 29th for the Castleberry Fall Craft Festival!

 It’s time for a crafty adventure at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA!. Get ready for a creative extravaganza featuring over 175 talented artisans displaying and selling their American-made arts and crafts. From floral arrangements to soy candles, and fine jewelry to handmade soap, there’s something for everyone. 

Don’t miss the gourmet food sampling, where you can savor chocolates, pastries, BBQ sauces, and more! Rain or shine, this indoor event offers free parking and runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Don’t miss out on this delightful weekend of arts, crafts, and delicious treats!

More details here.

Boston Fenway Happy Hour Halloween Weekend Bar Crawl

Only for the 21+ crowd, get ready for the spookiest time of the year! The Boston Fenway Happy Hour Halloween Bar Crawl is here to haunt your nights on October 21st, 27th, 28th, and 31st, and you only need to pay once to enjoy all four days of fun. 

Dress up in your most wicked Halloween costumes and join fellow party enthusiasts at Boston’s finest bars for a pub crawl like no other. Fenway is the place to be for Halloween, with its spacious and fantastic venues ready to host a horde of friendly but spooky pub crawlers. Expect costume contests, prizes, and the chance to win big with your creative and creepy costumes. With combo multi-day pass tickets, you’ll get 1-2 drinks or shots, and you can enjoy free entry into over 5+ venues, an exclusive after-party, a digital bar crawl map, live DJs, and more! 

More details here.