Plus, see the "Official Pumpkin of Boston."
 
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68º | 1% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:54 a.m. | Sunset 6:06 p.m.

 

Editor’s Note
The “Official Pumpkin of Boston” — a 1,500-lb giant from Red Apple Farm — arrives Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Boston Public Market. Stop by to check out the gourd stuff — viewing is open to the public.
 
 
Events
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings | 1 p.m. | TD Garden | $80+ | Let’s go Bruins — hockey season is back in Beantown.
  • Oktoberfest | 12-5 p.m. | Appleton Farms, Ipswich | $20+ | Get your fall on with live music, lawn games, a stein-holding competition, and sips from local breweries.
Sunday, Oct. 13
  • Lynn Film Festival | 1 p.m. | Lynn Auditorium, Lynn | $22 | Watch “WBCN and the American Revolution” and “The Road to Ruane,” which highlight Boston’s music scene.
  • Fall Fun | 12-1:30 p.m. | Powisset Farm, Dover | $9-20 | Head to the farm every weekend this month for scavenger hunts, hayrides, and barnyard animals.
Thursday, Oct. 24
  • Trick or Treat | 4-6 p.m. | Business Districts, Marblehead | Free | Take the kids to collect their candy — look for the “Happy Halloween” pumpkin poster displayed at retailers to indicate their participation.
Friday, Oct. 25
There's plenty more to do
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News Notes
Concert
  • Get ready for “para-para-paradise.” Coldplay is coming to Gillette Stadium on July 15, 2025. Tickets are on sale now to see the seven-time Grammy Award-winning band.
Sports
  • The Savannah Bananas, a performing exhibition baseball team, is returning to Fenway Park on July 5 + 6, 2025. Join the lottery list for tickets — lotteries close on Friday, Nov. 1.
Closing
  • Barbara Lynch is closing all her Boston-area restaurants, including The Rudder, No. 9 Park, and B&G Oysters. Want to keep up with all the latest food news in Boston? Read more on our website. (Eater Boston)
Show
  • Nikki Glaser, the comedian known for Emmy-nominated performances like “The Roast of Tom Brady,” is coming to Wang Theatre on Feb. 21, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.
Biz
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City Guide
 

⛳ It’s a par-tee
The greens at the George Wright Golf Course.
The George Wright Golf Course opened in 1938.  | Photo by @liam_moran33
We can’t think of a better way to soak in Boston’s greenspace than spending some time on the links. Whether you’re looking to connect with friends outdoors or you’re honing the perfect swing, here are 13 golf courses for tee times around Boston.

Public courses

William J. Devine Golf Course
Take a swing at this Jamaica Plain course located next to the Franklin Park Zoo. This is the second-oldest public golf course in the US and part of the Emerald Necklace. It’s open year-round and has an outdoor patio with chairs, tables, and umbrellas + seating for up to 100 people.

Just puttin’ around

Project: PUTT
Swing by to visit the mad scientist for a round of mini golf with a variety of special effects — think fog, lasers, and lights.

Take it indoors

Five Iron Golf
Book a lesson or just get some practice swings in at this indoor golf simulator in Government Center.
 
Asked
 

Mini golf or regular golf: Which one’s more fun?
A. Mini golf is a blast.
B. Regular golf is my type of fun.
 
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