The weather’s been all over the place, but sweater season is finally here… and so is a long weekend. Treat yourself to a Monday show and enter to win tickets to The Sword at Paradise Rock Club.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Pumpkin Village opens this weekend at Wilson Farm with pumpkin houses and photo ops at every turn. All the fall feels, all for a good cause (all donations go to Make-A-Wish).

• You know what they say: the early bird gets the best seats. Don't just go to a show — skip the line, unlock premium perks and enjoy the white glove treatment with a Crossroads VIP membership.*

• Free culture trip? We're so there. The Opening Our Doors festival hits Fenway on Monday with free fun from the MFA to the Mapparium. PSA: if you want to explore another neighborhood, reserve your FREE ICA spot on Sunday.

• “Off the Record?” We’ve got your chance at FREE tickets + a VIP package to see My Morning Jacket at MGM Music Hall next week.*

• Plus, announcements from Doja Cat, Jillian Michaels, mgk, The Temptations, The Four Tops and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY: WEEKEND PLANS

Cheap thrills in Boston? Believe it. Our free events list is stacked with live music, markets, movie nights and more… all with a $0 cover. Because fun shouldn’t kill your wallet.

• Public Art Triennial: Today-October 31st around Boston

• HONK! Festival: Today-Sunday in Camberville

• Apple Booze Bash: Tomorrow at Short Path Distillery

• Porchfest: Tomorrow in Woburn

• SoWa Open Market: Sunday in the South End

THIS WEEKEND

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LOCALS ONLY

• Today is World Mental Health Day. Take a breath, check in with yourself and remember: there’s no health without mental health.

• Boston, movie nights at AMC Causeway 13 just got better. Stubs members earn $5 Bonus Bucks when they see a film through November 20th. Must be an AMC Stubs member to earn/redeem. Valid 10/1-11/20 at AMC Causeway 13 only. See here for full Terms and Conditions.*

• Make time for FREE fun at Atlantic Wharf’s annual Fall Fest. Enjoy live music, hands-on activities and seasonal treats by the waterfront on Sunday.

• Last call for fried dough and ferris wheels! The Topsfield Fair wraps on Monday and this is your sign to get your county fair fix while you still can.

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Wishing you peace, love and an extra day off ✌️