The Allston Village Street Fair takes over six blocks of Harvard Ave on Sunday, RoboBoston’s Robot Block Party is in the Seaport on Saturday complete with drones and autonomous vehicles, and Wright-Locke Farm’s free Oktoberfest in Winchester is a family fun time on Sunday. The next few weekends soaking up fall in New England is packed with events big and small all over. Enjoy the crisp fall air after the weather clearly shifted a few days ago.

Harvard Avenue, Brighton Ave to Cambridge Street, Allston  ·  Sunday, September 27, 12:00–6:00 PM  ·  Free  ·  Drop-in  ·  All ages

Six blocks of Harvard Ave turn into a family fun street fair for the 16th year — live entertainment, food, vendors, and a some classic neighborhood chaos. Parking will be tough, recommend taking the T, riding your bike, or planning ahead

Seaport, Boston  ·  Saturday, September 26 from 10:45 AM  ·  Free  ·  Drop-in  ·  All ages

Kids see autonomous vehicles, drones, and live robot demos up close. My kids go wild over spot at the Museum of Science so this is sure to be a hit and fascinating for the STEM lover in your house (child or adult). Parking in Seaport is rough - spothero a garage or take the T

Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester  ·  Sunday, September 27 from 2 -6 PM  ·  Free  ·  Drop-in  ·  All ages

One of the farm’s biggest community days of the year — live music, brats, cheese, beer for the grown-ups, and the whole farm to roam for the kids. Free and all outdoors from 2-6 PM

Center for Astrophysics, Cambridge  ·  Saturday, September 26 at 12:00 PM  ·  Free  ·  Registration required  ·  All ages

Harvard’s Center for Astrophysics opens up so kids can visit interactive stations and talk to actual astronomers. Free, but grab tickets on Eventbrite - I’m not sure if they are limited.

Meeting Room A, Acton Memorial Library  ·  Saturday, September 26  ·  Free  ·  Drop-in  ·  All ages

A drop-in, station-based STEM afternoon — kids get a “passport” and move through hands-on medical-themed activities at their own pace.

Children’s Program Room, Watertown Free Public Library  ·  Wednesday, September 30  ·  Free  ·  Registration required  ·  Ages 8–11

The classic egg drop parachute to prevent from cracking the egg. 3 spots left at the time of writing this

Dana Park, Cambridge  ·  Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 PM  ·  Free  ·  Registration required  ·  All ages

A walking tour of Cambridge’s most established porch cats — the greeters, the professional loafers — hosted by the Mayor’s office, ending in a Meowfest at Dana Park. Exactly as silly as it sounds. Register your cat or register ahead to walk in the tour/festival

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick  ·  Saturday, September 26, 630 - 8PM  ·  $18  ·  Drop-in  ·  All ages

A guided night walk listening for owls. Dress warm and bring a flashlight.

Boston Nature Center, Mattapan  ·  Saturday, September 26, 10-11AM  ·  $8  ·  Drop-in  ·  All ages

A guided birding walk for all ages. Slow and chill time in nature

Coolidge Corner Library, Brookline  ·  Saturday, September 26 at 2:30 PM  ·  Free  ·  Drop-in  ·  All ages

Kids decorate a lantern and watch a live set by the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association’s music ensemble.

Robbins Library, Arlington  ·  Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 AM  ·  Free  ·  Drop-in  ·  All ages

Robbins wraps up summer reading with a party — face painting, crafts, and more.

Story Hour Room, Milton Public Library  ·  Wednesday, September 30 at 4:00 PM  ·  Free  ·  Registration required  ·  Ages 3–8

An interactive bilingual storytime and cultural workshop with the local children’s author. Registration required.

Apple picking near Boston — six orchards worth the drive, real prices, and how to beat the October weekend crush.

Pumpkin patches near Boston — where to go with kids, and when each one opens.

Halloween & pumpkin festivals near Boston — the October dates that are actually on the calendar.

Fall foliage hikes near Boston — ten walks with real color and short enough legs.

Dragonflies Graphic Novel Club (3:30 PM) — The Rabbit Hole, Brookline Village · Free · Grades 1–4

Jammin With You (10:30 AM) — Druker Auditorium, Newton · Free · Ages 0–5

Family Story Time — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 3–7

Puzzle Palooza + Swap — Auditorium, Central Library, Somerville · Free

LEGO Lovers (3:00 PM) — Coolidge Corner Library, Brookline · Free · Ages 5–9

Playful Penguins Storytime for Toddlers — Children’s Program Room, Belmont Public Library · Free · Toddlers

Adaptive Storytime — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Children

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