Traditional Asian dancers performing with yellow fans and green skirts at the Boston Arts Festival near a waterfront marina. Photo courtesy of City of Boston.

Fall Festivals in Greater Boston and Providence

Local Guides & Neighborhoods
September 04, 2025•1 min read

September is the unofficial kickoff to Fall Festival season in New England, and the calendar is full of opportunities to enjoy the transition from summer to autumn. 

In Greater Boston, the Boston Arts Festival runs this coming weekend, featuring local artists, live music, and food vendors along the waterfront. It’s a colorful, family-friendly way to spend a Saturday outdoors. 

Meanwhile, in Providence, the RI Seafood Festival brings food trucks, live bands, and the state’s best chowders and lobster rolls together in India Point Park. And for those keeping track, this is the 3rd time I’m mentioning this festival.

These festivals are more than entertainment—they’re a reminder of the unique character of our region. They draw locals and visitors alike, which makes them perfect opportunities to invite clients, meet prospects, or simply enjoy a day out that connects you to your community. 

Before you know it we’ll be apple picking and taking foliage hikes. For now, they’re a chance to soak in the last warm weekends of the year while tasting the best of what Massachusetts and Rhode Island have to offer.

Table listing Boston-area fall festivals and events with dates, locations, and highlights including Boston Arts Festival, Local Food Festival, Film Festival, Indonesian Festival, King Richard’s Faire, The Big E, and Boston Freedom Rally.

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Ryan Cook, CRS • CRB • CPS • C2EX • CLHMS • SRS • RENE, is the Broker/Owner of HomeSmart First Class Realty, leading a growing team serving Greater Boston and Providence. Licensed in MA & RI—a former engineer, Ryan is also a licensed contractor and insurance agent. He has sold full-time since 2009. He blends boots-on-the-ground construction experience with data-driven negotiation to help clients buy, sell, invest, and navigate complex deals (including an expertise in probate real estate). A U.S. Coast Guard veteran and ZBA chair, he calls Easton, MA home.

Ryan Cook

Ryan Cook, CRS • CRB • CPS • C2EX • CLHMS • SRS • RENE, is the Broker/Owner of HomeSmart First Class Realty, leading a growing team serving Greater Boston and Providence. Licensed in MA & RI—a former engineer, Ryan is also a licensed contractor and insurance agent. He has sold full-time since 2009. He blends boots-on-the-ground construction experience with data-driven negotiation to help clients buy, sell, invest, and navigate complex deals (including an expertise in probate real estate). A U.S. Coast Guard veteran and ZBA chair, he calls Easton, MA home.

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