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Top 3 Events for Family Fun this Weekend

By Ally Houghton, Macaroni Kid Wakefield, MA Publisher October 21, 2021

This weekend is full of Fall Fun for the whole Family. Here are the top 5 things to check out! 

Fall In Love With Wakefield

Wakefield Main Streets and The Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Wakefield, will hold a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 24 to soak in the sights, tastes, and sounds of autumn.

The Fall in Love with Wakefield event will take place on south Main Street, between Richardson and Armory Streets, from 1 to 5 p.m. Note that Main, between Richardson and Armory Streets, will be closed for this event. 

The event will include makers and artisans, kids’ games, art, and activities, trick-or-treating, touch-a-truck showcase, community and nonprofit expo, food vendors, as well as live music! 

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo at the Stone Zoo is back again this year. Enjoy games, contest and special treats while walking through the zoo. This event runs both Saturday October 23rd and Sunday October 24th 10am-3pm. All activities are included with zoo admission. No additional cost for zoo members. Event takes place rain or shine. 


Spooktacular Halloween Party - Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

Beebe Library invites you to a Spooktacular Halloween Party! Saturday, October 23 at 2pm on the Library Plaza All are encouraged to wear their costumes for celebration, featuring stories, crafts, the Monster Mash, and more! For grades pre-K - 2 & siblings. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open 1 week prior to this event. This program will be outdoors on the Front Plaza of the Library. In case of rain, please keep an eye on your email for updates. If this program needs to be moved inside due to weather, masks must be worn by all attendees, regardless of vaccination status. You will notice a question about this on registration; please be advised that this will only apply if the program is moved indoors. Masks will not be required outdoors.