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Boston Local Food Festival on Greenway Today

September 20, 2026

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Boston Local Food Festival on the Greenway today 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Boston Local Food Festival returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring nearly 100 regional vendors, food trucks, and chef demonstrations. Highlights include a live seafood cooking competition and a family fun zone. The event aims to divert over 90% of waste as a zero-waste festival.

Downtown Boston Alliance

Family history walking tour of Back Bay starts at 11 a.m. today

Boston By Foot leads a family tour starting at the Boston Women's Memorial on Commonwealth Avenue Mall near Fairfield Street, featuring storytelling and interactive activities.

Boston By Foot

Boston Ballet presents final performance of Fall Experience today at 1:30 p.m.

The program pairs Akram Khan's Vertical Road with Alexander Ekman's Cacti at Citizens Opera House in the Theater District.

Boston Ballet

Road to Revolution exhibition at Old State House open today 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Examines Massachusetts events, letters, and artifacts from 1775 and 1776 in the independence movement.

Downtown Boston Alliance

Ruckus! immersive show at Old South Meeting House today 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

A 25-minute production about the debates and unrest that ignited the American Revolution.

Downtown Boston Alliance

Freedom Trail Insiders Tour with museum entry today 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Hub Town Tours leads a small-group tour including entry to the Old State House and Old South Meeting House.

Downtown Boston Alliance

Lyric Stage opens 'All My Sons' today in Back Bay, running through October 18

Arthur Miller's classic drama opens at Lyric Stage Boston's Back Bay theater.

Lyric Stage Boston

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