Oktoberfest and Music Festival opens today

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Medford Oktoberfest returns for weekend celebration

The Medford Business Association's annual Oktoberfest and Music Festival runs Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, with live music, a beer garden, food trucks, activities and the Medford Business Expo. The event, held each year on the third weekend in September, has featured more than 20 musical artists across two stages. Organizers say the whole family can attend.

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Ghost Light exhibition opens at Arts Collaborative Medford

Arts Collaborative Medford opened Ghost Light on Sept. 18, featuring photography by Sam Kassirer and artwork by Josh Ritter on behind-the-scenes music moments; the show runs through Nov. 7.

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Sparta, Public Opinion play Deep Cuts tonight

Sparta's Cut a Silhouette Tour stops at Deep Cuts Sept. 18 with Public Opinion; doors open at 7 p.m. for the 18+ show, with tickets $20-$85.

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Medford Library hosts MakerSpace drop-in today

The Medford Public Library opens its MakerSpace to adults and teens 16+ on Sept. 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for hands-on projects and safety badging.

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Medford girls soccer eyes deeper postseason run

After a 13-4-1 season and an unbeaten Greater Boston League run, coach Rocco Cieri and junior tri-captains say Medford High girls soccer is rebuilding its backline for a deeper state-tournament run this fall.

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DJ Artie V performs at Great American Beer Hall tonight

The Great American Beer Hall features live entertainment with DJ Artie V on Sept. 18, starting at 9 p.m.

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Tufts Day of Service brings volunteers to Medford

On Sept. 18, Tufts students, faculty, staff, alumni, and neighbors gather at the Gantcher Family Sports & Convocation Center from 1 to 3 p.m. before heading to volunteer projects in Medford and Somerville.

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Medford High students create 'Belonging Through' campaign

Medford High students Violet Baxter, Ella Cushing, and Adam Tomosulo created six posters for the district's 2026-27 school-year branding campaign.

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TreesMedford leads Tufts Park mini-forest planting Saturday

TreesMedford leads a planting effort at Tufts Park Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., inviting volunteers of all ages to help plant native trees and shrubs.

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Volunteers to clear invasive plants at Clippership Connector Saturday

On Sept. 19, volunteers will remove bittersweet and black swallow-wort along Medford's Clippership Connector near the Medford Dog Park; gloves and clippers provided.

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Celtic Thunder performs at Chevalier Theatre Saturday

Celtic Thunder performs at Chevalier Theatre on Sept. 19 from 8 to 10 p.m., with tickets at $60.

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Poetry reading features Alfred Corn and Jill McDonough Saturday

Medford Poet Laureate Max Heinegg presents a reading by poets Alfred Corn and Jill McDonough on Sept. 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Medford Public Library.

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Medford Library hosts family story time Saturday

The Medford Public Library hosts free Family Story Time Sept. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. for children ages 3-7, with books, songs, and a craft; no registration required.

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Perennial release show set for Deep Cuts Saturday

Deep Cuts hosts a Perennial release show Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. with Sinaloa and Miracle Blood; the 18+ show runs until 10 p.m., with food available until 9 p.m.

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