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Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. SoWa Artists Guild to offer events in October (thebostonsun.com) — South End neighbors can explore local art at SoWa First Friday and SoWa Sundays at 450 Harrison Ave, then catch author Andre Hardy speaking with Sara DiVello at Union Methodist Church on Oct. 14. Later in the month, supporters of Women's Lunch Place can attend the annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, with proceeds benefiting a key local nonprofit.
2. South End Historical Society House Tour set for Oct. 17 (thebostonsun.com) — South End residents can look forward to the 58th annual South End House Tour on Saturday, Oct. 17, featuring inside access to restored townhouses plus visits to the Children's Art Centre and Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Talks on local history, flexible self-guided routes, and advance or day-of tickets make this a very accessible way to explore the neighborhood's architecture and preservation efforts.
3. Boston Emerges Alongside Seaport Cambridge and More With Magical Christmas Market Worlds (travelandtourworld.com) — South End residents are part of a broader Boston holiday circuit that includes the SoWa Winter Festival at the historic Power Station, turning the neighborhood into a hub for local makers and festive shopping. The piece also maps out other Christmas and winter markets from Snowport to Faneuil Hall and Harvard Square, helping you plan varied, car-free seasonal outings with visiting friends and family.
4. October 2026 (thebostonsun.com) — This October roundup highlights a mix of Boston-area happenings, from major nonprofit grants and citywide daffodil plantings to MBTA enforcement changes and arts events. South End readers will especially notice the mention of the South End Historical Society's annual House Tour, alongside other cultural and community activities worth planning for across the city.
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