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  SOWA Open Market

  450 Harrison Ave (Artist Studios)
  450 Harrison Ave
  BOSTON, MA

  May 7–Oct 29

  Now in its 14th season, the award-winning SoWa Open Market is Boston's largest celebration of local artists, farmers, chefs, brewers and musicians. Driven by the goal of building community and supporting small businesses, the SoWa Open Market provides an opportunity for local artisans to share their products and passions. Each weekend, over 150 vendors and thousands of visitors from across New England converge in SoWa, amidst a vibrant landscape of artist studios, galleries, boutiques, and design showrooms. Meet the makers, explore the neighborhood, and shop local this weekend. The SoWa Open Market is open every Saturday and Sunday, April 29-October 29, from 10am-4pm.

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  ArtBeat 2017

  Davis Square
  SOMERVILLE, MA

  Jul 15

  Sponsored by the Somerville Arts Council each year during the heat of summer, artists and festival goers converge on Davis Square, transforming it into one of the area's largest and most innovative arts festivals. Rain date: Sunday, July 16

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  Olde Ipswich Days

  South Village Green
  County Road (Route 1A)
  IPSWICH, MA

  Jul 28–30

  47th Annual Art and Craft Fair. This event runs rain or shine and admission is free.

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  Boston Christmas Festival

  Seaport World Trade Center
  200 Seaport Blvd
  BOSTON, MA

  Nov 3–5

  The 31st Annual Boston Christmas Festival at the Seaport World Trade Center: November 3, 4 & 5, 2017. Rated one of the top shows in the country, The Boston Christmas Festival features a professional Gingerbread House Competition as well as a popular gormet food aisle. Offering everything a holiday shopper could desire under one magnificent roof. The annual Christmas Festival, features the distinctive work of over 300 master American craftsmen. The Christmas Festival makes preparing for the holidays a breeze, with gifts for everyone and all the elements for stylish entertaining and holiday decorating.