Copley Square was bustling with excitement Oct. 26 as the Boston Book Festival drew in bibliophiles and literary enthusiasts from all corners of the city, transforming into a meeting ground where attendees found opportunities to connect and expand their horizons. From 10 a.m....

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, displayed a mock-up of the new Green Line Type 10 train Oct. 29 and 30 at Boston City Hall Plaza, unveiling the future look of MBTA trains and attracting frequent riders, curious passersby and public transportation enthusiasts.   “I...

Lanterns illuminated Jamaica Pond at Spontaneous Celebrations’ Lantern Parade Oct. 19 and 20, an event that has been a staple in the Jamaica Plain community since it began 40 years ago. The event celebrates the arrival of winter, as participants wear costumes, light lanterns...

Since Aug. 2, the Franklin Park Zoo has opened its doors to families, students and tourists to take pleasure in an annual immersive walkthrough of lantern displays and activities. This year’s showcase was made to highlight the significance of conserving the planet’s biodiversity.  With...

Boston’s newest Halloween attraction is here for a limited time. First opening the week of Oct. 9, Boston’s Wicked Haunt Fest takes a new spin on Halloween thrills. Carl Rugato, the founder of Boston’s Wicked Haunt Fest, has been in the entertainment business since college....

The Charlesgate Farmers Market closed its first year Oct. 20 with a Barktober puppy Halloween costume contest and a limited market under the Bowker Overpass. The Pup Party & Parade event, sponsored by local Pawsh Dog Boutique and Lina Kriva Homes, featured a costume contest...

On the evening of Oct. 18, the Boston Common Frog Pond transformed into a lively hub of activity for the Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival, bringing friends and families together for a night of festive fun. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the free event, hosted by  Boston Parks and Recreation...

Fall Festival at Faneuil Hall Marketplace made its lively debut Sept. 28 and 29. Guests gathered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming the autumn season with an array of exciting activities. The event, which Faneuil Hall Marketplace put on in partnership with Ned Devine's Irish Pub,...

Vast, empty spaces are many designers’ dream places to work. They use their interior design capabilities to cover the walls with beautiful prints, fill the room with colorful furniture and illuminate the area with mood-setting lights.  To achieve the perfect space that...

The Boston Center for the Arts’ Cyclorama was filled with people and cats Oct. 12 and 13, who gathered to celebrate felines at the Boston Catstravaganza hosted by Loving Cats Worldwide.  Over two days of competition, five international judges issued awards for cats across...

The first-ever Commonwealth Festival hosted Smino along with other rap and hip-hop artists at City Hall Plaza Oct. 12 from noon to 8 p.m.  Despite windy conditions, the festival included 12 performers, a “flee market” with several vendors and two food trucks with Asian-inspired...

On Oct. 12, attendees of the Boston Indigenous Peoples Day March made their way through Downtown Boston chanting “Indigenous Peoples Day now,” calling for the Massachusetts government to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Christopher Columbus Day.  Protest signs...