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8/2/2017

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Each Wednesday, you can find a few of the Fun Freebies that will be held throughout New England during the upcoming week. To find other events that will be taking place this weekend, Click on any of the drop down tabs from the top of each page of this web site.

First Fridays                                                                                                       Friday       Putnam Ct
As always, First Friday’s event will feature great live entertainment.  You can stroll the streets, take in the sights and sounds and discover why Putnam is the hub for arts & culture in Northeast Connecticut. A  variety of events including live music and art vendors will line the streets offering fun and interactive art projects, and  stimulating events .


Salem Maritime Festival                                                                          Friday-Sunday      Salem Ma
Live Music, Demonstrations, Exhibits, and Children's Activities will be available throughout the park and on Derby Wharf. All Salem Maritime Festival visitors are also invited to enter free drawing for a series of raffles. The most popular is the chance to set sail in Salem's harbor on some old sailing ships. 


Riverglow                                                                       Saturday      Downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck
Floating Bonfires illuminate the Pawcatuck River and create a beautiful setting for this community event. Live Music, Steel Drum Band, Fire Juggler, Belly Dancing.  Hay rides through town,  Rock Wall, Henna & Hair Braiding, Air Brush Tattoos, face painting, shopping specials, food and much more make this a fabulous night. 


Festival by the Sea                                                                                      Saturday   Manchester Ma
Celebrating locally grown art, music and food” in downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea, this all day event will highlight not only the idyllic beauty of Cape Ann but also the incredible talent for which the area has become synonymous. Festival by the Sea will most definitely provide visitors with a summertime glimpse into some of the best that Cape Ann has to offer.



Jacobs Pillow Dance Inside/Out Performances              Wednesday-Saturday       Stockbridge Ma
The free performances happen every week from Wednesday through Saturday during the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. The shows are performed outside, with a beautiful backdrop of the Berkshire Hills in the summer. When the weather is threatening the performance will move to an indoor studio with very limited seating. Call the Box Office after 5pm the day of the performance to find out if it will be outdoors or indoors.



Free Fun Friday's                                                                         Friday       Throughout Massachusetts 
Each Friday;
The Highland Street Foundation will sponsor free admission to Museums and other cultural and fun destinations throughout Massachusetts. This program is open again this year to all Ma. residents thanks to this very generous family foundation.

 Waterfire                                                                                                     Saturday     Providence RI 
This Saturday, there will be another lighting for the Waterfire Festival.. As you walk along the paths in Waterfront Park, past the arched bridges and beautiful sculptures; your senses will be captivated by the flames, aromas of burning wood and music from around the world. There will be torch-lit vessels that travel down the river, street performers and live music.  WaterFire has been enjoyed by of over ten million visitors since its flames were first lit in 1994.


Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival                                                      Saturday        Hartford Ct
Authentic Caribbean music, spectacular costumes and dance,  bring a festive Caribbean atmosphere to the Riverfront Park On Saturday. There will also be many vendors set up offering different culinary cuisines from the Islands.  


Festival of Fools                                                                                  Friday-Sunday       Burlington Vt
The Festival of Fools is a curated festival of street theater devoted to community engagement through the celebration of circus arts, music and comedy for family audiences. In accord with Burlington City Arts’ mission to make the arts accessible in greater Burlington, the Festival of Fools offers free events, open to the public and appropriate for all age groups.
The Festival of Fools features the best international street performers from around the globe. Four main stage locations surrounding the Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park will feature continuous street theater, performing to over 10,000 visitors to
 
Many museums in New England offer free admission during specified days of the week.  You can find them here in the Good Diggin
Museum Listing of New England.

There are also many Cities and Towns that offer free weekly live music shows with a wide variety of different musical styles available. You can also find a lot of car shows in many areas here as well.  Those options can be found here on the Good Diggin Free Weekly
Town Concert  listings or the
Car Show page.

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