The region is dotted with brick-and-mortar destinations and natural landmarks. Likewise though, Metro Southeast culture also thrives on the backs of pop-up events that come and go with the seasons. Connect with your national pride through summertime Memorial Day and Fourth of July Celebrations. Tour carved pumpkin zones, or enjoy a good scare at Halloween events, and even take the kids to see Santa walk their familiar streets in any one of the many Christmas events in the area. Due to current regulations, some event dates may change or be cancelled. Be sure to check websites before heading out.

Most towns in Metro Southeast hold a town-wide Earth Day Clean up some time in April. Check your local town website for dates and locations.

Normandy Farms – April-May

72 West St., Foxboro

An event you don’t want to miss! In addition to amazing food trucks, they’ll have musical entertainment, a bonfire, and a beer garden. Other events include ceramics, a fishing derby, candy bar bingo, corn hole, and darts.

RI Convention Center – April

Displays from florists, home décor, building construction, furniture, textiles, architecture, and more. 

36 Locust St., Douglas

This is the perfect way to start spring by picking your own blueberries and veggies. Stop by the country store to find maple syrup, beeswax goods, jams, and local artisan crafts. Check the website for events like: apple/blueberry pruning, live music, and more.

Norfolk Fire Station, Main Street – May

This parade begins at the fire station and marches down Main Street to the Veterans Memorial. After, participants and the public are invited to enjoy refreshments.

You can often see fireworks displays lighting up the sky throughout July in any town. Keep your eyes open for pop-up farm stands that can be found throughout the main and back streets with fresh, local grown fruits and veggies.

Franklin Town Common

July 3-7

Celebrating the Fourth of July in this town is a week-long event! There will be carnival rides and games, live entertainment, food, and fireworks. On July 6 is Kids’ Day at the festival, featuring a children’s bike parade and special kids’ entertainment. They have a traditional 5K road race for adults and 2.5K children’s road race.  

Fulton’s Pond, Mansfield – June

This race kicks off the Mansfield Parks and Rec Department’s free summer series of movies, concerts, and arts events on the South Common each year. Residents buy plastic ducks for $1 apiece, and the ducks are released into the water. The ducks plucked from the stream at the end of the race win prizes.

North Attleboro High School/Middle School – July

The North Attleboro Firefighter’s Kids Day Association puts on this nonprofit event every July. The weekend event features: carnival rides, games, food, a fire truck parade, “touch-a-truck,” entertainment, 5k fun run, fireworks, and more.

Wrentham, MA – Sundays at 6pm

Check the website for schedule: www.wrentham.ma.us

Enjoy a different concert each week.

Around just about every corner, you can find pumpkin patches, and apple picking in the Metro Southeast. In New England, we know how to celebrate the beautiful colors of fall.

4097 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI

Featuring a new haunt each season for the past 19 years, this full-scare experience is one of the scariest places to visit in October.  

789 East St., Mansfield

Perfect family trip for pumpkin picking, décor, produce, apple crisp, ice cream, and a corn maze.

Roger Williams Park, Providence

Purchase tickets at: rwpzoo.org/jols

Walk meandering paths and see thousands of intricately carved pumpkins as you immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Halloween season. Kids in Halloween costumes are encouraged. Yummy cider and sweet treats are available for purchase.  

207 Arnold St., Wrentham

By far the best place around for picking apples. Their bakery is filled with donuts, pies, crisp, muffins, turnovers, cookies, as well as other seasonal treats. Get your Thanksgiving pie orders in early to guarantee availability!

Kids everywhere will sled down just about any hill they can find when the snow falls! Diamond Hill in Cumberland is a local favorite for sledding and tubing.

La Salette Shrine

947 Park St., Attleboro

This is one of the most beloved and popular Christmas displays in the state. Over 300,000 are spread over 10 acres of winter wonderland. The event is free and runs from the day after Thanksgiving until just after New Year.

Patriot Place, Foxboro

Large enough to accommodate beginners and experts, the professional surface provides ideal skating conditions at all times. They have on-site skate rentals, concessions, bathrooms, and free parking.

Downtown North Attleboro – Weekend after Thanksgiving

Held the weekend after Thanksgiving, this parade draws a crowd from all the local towns. Festive and light, the parade is filled with walking/dancing people and festive floats from local groups: school bands, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, dance academies, church groups, local businesses, fire departments, police departments, veterans, and more.

Walpole Common- Weekend after Thanksgiving

Join the Walpole Chamber with all of Walpole and the surrounding towns for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa arrives for photos, there is hot chocolate and donuts, as well as Christmas carolers and special music.