SoWa Power Station

Affordable Art Fair is returning to Boston from October 22-25 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston’s Historic South End neighborhood!
Focused on making works from living artists accessible and affordable for collectors, families, and art enthusiasts, 58 local and international galleries and art collectives will bring thousands of artworks to the weekend-long event, all priced between $100 to $12,000.
The Fair offers a vibrant experience featuring local eats available for purchase from Flour Bakery + Cafe, an exhibition showcasing local artists developed in partnership with ShowUp, a Boston-based gallery promoting underrepresented voices, and free collection and purchase advising from art_works. On Sunday, the Fair will host Family Hours, offering kid-friendly activities including story-time, coloring and games by Clover Clubhouse and an early Halloween Trick-or-Treat around the Fair.
Tickets and Cost 
 
Tickets are priced $20 for one-day general admission. Children under the age of 16 enter for free. Family Hours tickets admit up to two adults if accompanied by a child and are priced $30. All Access Passes ($55) includes entry for two to our First Look opening event and unlimited re-entry all weekend. A limited number of Early Bird General Admission Tickets ($15), Family Hours Tickets ($20) are available. 
Schedule 
 
Thursday, October 22, 2026 
Fair Hours: None 
First Look Opening Event (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM): All-Access ticketholders + VIP invites only
Friday, October 23, 2026
Fair Hours: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Art After Dark – (6:00 – 9:00 PM): A social event featuring a complimentary drink tasting, a special food menu, a full cash bar and access to the Fair’s exhibitor booths.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 
Fair Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Fair Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Family Hours (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM): With the purchase of one Family Pass, up to two parents can enter the fair and children can participate in Clover Clubhouse kids’ activities (story-time, coloring, games, etc.) Trick-or-Treat around the Fair (kids encouraged to come in costume, receive a bag at the entrance and enjoy trick-or-treating around the Fair at participating booths).

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The Farm at Gore Place

Get outside and embrace the FALL by learning how to shoot a bow and arrow at the historic Gore Place Estate! 
Join us Sunday from 12:00 - 1:30 PM for a fun and entertaining introduction to archery and reconnect with your inner Katniss or Robin Hood.&nbsp;
All coaching and equipment is provided by our team of instructors who will have you laughing, smiling and maybe even weeping with tears of joy as you strike the bull's eye and relive all those childhood memories of archery - or create new ones for the first time.
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Tickets available online only at <a target="_blank" href="https://onthemarkarchery.com/waltham" rel="nofollow noopener">otma.us/waltham</a>
*Please check website in advance BEFORE coming!*
**Rainouts will ONLY be credited towards a future Open Range Sunday**
The FARM at Gore Place: 249 Waltham Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
Stress. Overthinking. Difficult people. Old habits.
Launching this fall in Boston’s Seaport, these meditation classes explore practical Buddhist tools for developing more calm, resilience, and inner stability.
Led by Buddhist monk and meditation teacher Gen Khedrub, each class includes guided meditation, practical teachings, and time for questions.
Weekly topics:
Oct 22: Stop Reacting So Fast 
How to create space before stress takes over
Oct 29: Let Go of What You Can’t Control 
Finding peace when life doesn’t go your way
Nov 5: Turn Problems Into Strength 
A Buddhist approach to difficult situations
Nov 12: Build a Mind You Can Rely On 
Developing inner stability that doesn’t depend on 
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🕕 Thursdays • 6:00–7:00pm
📍 GrubStreet 
50 Liberty Drive, Boston 
(Above Porter Square Books)
🧘 Led by Buddhist monk Gen Khedrub
🎟 $15 per class • Free for members
👥 Limited to 20 people
🌿 Drop in any week. No previous meditation experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
More information and registration: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/seaport" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.meditationinboston.org/seaport</a>

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The Patriots are taking on the Bears. We’re making a night of it.
Join us in the Seaport Draft Room for a full-on Patriots watch party featuring sports radio personalities, a former Patriots Super Bowl champion, a wing-eating showdown and, of course, the game on the big screens.
BEFORE KICKOFF
Meet Joe Murray of 98.5 The Sports Hub
Get to Kings early for a pre-game meet &amp; greet with Joe Murray of 98.5 The Sports Hub. Joe will stick around through the first half, so you can grab a drink, talk some football and get your game-day takes straight from the Sports Hub.
WING EATING CONTEST
Things are about to get messy.
Think you can put away some wings? Step up for our Wing Eating Contest, hosted by Donnie White, the voice of Kuhlman Electric.
Come hungry. Leave victorious. Or leave very, very full.
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Jermaine Wiggins is pulling up.
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Roundhead Brewing Company

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12–4pm, all ages
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<li>Art market on the patio, 12–7pm</li>
<li>Empanada making with Carlos Yepes, 12:15pm (limited to 10)</li>
<li>OrigiNation dance performance and class, 1:30pm</li>
<li>Trío Búho, Latin jazz, 2pm</li>
<li>Hands-on art making with Leen Jardat, 2:15pm</li>
<li>Gallery tour and artist introductions, 3:15pm</li>
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4–10pm, 21+
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<li>Roda de Samba, Brazilian music, 4:30pm</li>
<li>Panaka Trio, Peruvian-influenced Latin sounds, 6pm</li>
<li>Late-night set in the Community Room, 8pm</li>
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New beers: Pacha Mama (maca root porter), Dos Mundos (oak-aged mixed-culture ale) and Valhalla. A commemorative glass is $25 while supplies last.
Free entry and free parking. 
Roundhead Brewing, 1 Westinghouse Plaza, Hyde Park, MA 02136 
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Arts Collaborative Medford

Attend the Final Bead Affaire! &nbsp;Shop for beads, findings, artist created beads, gemstones, and more. &nbsp;Attend beading demos and learn something new. &nbsp;Celebrate Beadesigner International's 40th Anniversary! &nbsp;Raffles will be held hourly, and there will be some other freebies too. &nbsp;Don't miss it!

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Calling all pups, pet parents and Halloween lovers! Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon on The Lawn featuring costumes, treats, trick-or-treating and plenty of tail-wagging fun — all while giving back to the <a href="https://gdrne.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Great Dog Rescue New England</a>&nbsp;(GDRNE).
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<ul><li>Pup Costume Contest — Come dressed to impress for a chance to win a $200 gift card to the Assembly Row business of your choice!</li><li>Pup Trick-or-Treating — Pick up a map and visit participating Assembly Row businesses for treats and goodies</li><li>Paw-some Activities — Enjoy pup-centric freebies, treats and activities on The Lawn</li><li>Tito’s Vodka for Dog People — Pop-up bar, samples, giveaways and more</li><li>Pup-Friendly Vendors — Shop and discover goodies from local pet-focused businesses</li><li>Adoption Opportunities — Meet adoptable pups and learn more about GDRN</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-o-ween-yappy-hour-tickets-2002725203997" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GIVE BACK WITH YOUR TICKET</a>
While tickets are not required to attend, we encourage guests to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-o-ween-yappy-hour-tickets-2002725203997" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">purchase a $10 donation ticket</a>to unlock additional perks during the event, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE).
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