Festivals
Oktoberfest 2025
Riverside Avenue Medford, United StatesJoin the Medford Chamber of Commerce for a free Oktoberfest celebration! Food Vendors, businesses and local groups can purchase a table. Chamber Members are $50 and Non Members are $150. Member not for profits and Medford school groups are free. Event Schedule 12-4pm Music by Hofbrau Hotshots, Garfish and School of Rock Medford 2pm Pet …
Tufts Community Day
Tufts University Medford, MAMark your calendars for Tufts University's annual Community Day, where Tufts students, faculty and staff come together with community nonprofits and neighbors to celebrate. There will be live performances, children's activities, Medford and Somerville community groups and resources, research projects by university faculty, raffles, and free food and refreshments. All activities are free and open …
Boston Festival of New Jewish Music
Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesIt's Opening Night at the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music! Join all your friends and neighbors for an epic day of klezmer featuring three genre-defining ensembles: Veretski Pass, Jake Shulman-Ment & Abigale Reisman's Two Strings, and Adrianne Greenbaum's Fleytmusik. Schedule 1:00 - 4:30 pm - Workshops with the artists at Tufts Learn about klezmer music from the …
HONK! U Symposium: Celebrating 20 Years of Street Music Activism
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe 2025 HONK! Festival will include a HONK! U Conference on Thursday, October 9 at Tufts University’s Department of Music, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with breakfast available starting at 9:00 a.m. Twenty years ago, the first HONK! Festival was held in Davis Square, Somerville, as a celebratory public dissent. Today, street music—as practiced by brass …
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Medford City Hall 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MAThe Medford Chamber of Commerce's Office of Prevention and Outreach is hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Saturday, October 11 from 3 pm to 5 pm in the City Hall Chambers. Celebrating Latin culture and Hispanic heritage, the event will feature food, drinks, music, dancing, artisanal vendors and more.
Harvest Your Energy Festival
Mystic Riverbend Park Medford, MA, United StatesThis year’s Harvest Your Energy Festival will take place on October 18th, 2025! The festival will be held at Riverbend Park by the Wind Turbine from 12pm-3pm. This annual event is a perfect opportunity for businesses, residents, and organizations to come together and learn about energy savings, environmentally friendly practices, and innovative climate change solutions. The festival includes exhibits …
The Bead Affaire
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesDiscover stunning artistry and craftsmanship at The 46th Bead Affaire, presented by Beadesigner International and the New England Bead Society. Shop from nationally recognized bead artists and vendors offering finished jewelry, components, and tools for every level of maker. Highlights include: Book Signing (12–1 PM) with author Weina Dai Randel, The Master Jeweler Jewelry Workshops …
Bilingual Celebration of the Day of the Dead
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin us for a bilingual (English and Spanish) event to celebrate the Day of the Dead! Are you ready to celebrate the life of your loved ones that are not anymore with you physically, but they will always be in your heart and memories? Come to learn about this lovely Mexican Tradition by setting an …
2nd Annual Okt-Over Fest
Great American Beer Hall 142 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesRaise a stein for the 2nd Annual Okt-Over Fest at the Great American Beer Hall! While everyone else is done celebrating we are offering German inspired food specials, Fest beers, stein hoisting contests & games, vendors in our beer garden & live music! Join us this Saturday October 25th from 11am-3pm!
TASTE of Italy and More
Great American Beer Hall 142 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesMedford Kiwanis Club Welcomes you to the 15th TASTE of Italy and More! Ciao! Get ready for a delicious adventure at our in-person event celebrating the flavors of Italy and more. Indulge in a culinary experience that will transport you to the streets of Rome and beyond. Explore a variety of **Italian cuisine** and savor …