September Happenings in Historic Quincy:
September 13th & 14th:
Annual Quincy ArtsFest
Quincy Park and Recreation Complex
One Merrymount Parkway
Admission is free.
This juried exhibition of more than 300 works of art and photography also features children's activities, entertainment, artist demonstrations, raffles and more. Call 617-770-2482 for more information or visit www.quincyart.org.
September 13 :
Dorothy Quincy Homestead Open House
Tours every half hour from 1-4 PM
34 Butler Road (corner of Hancock St. and Butler Rd.)
617-742-3190
www.nscda.org/ma/quincy_homestead.htm
This charming colonial estate - parts of which date to 1685 - was home to generations of Quincys, one of Massachusetts' leading families whose descendants included President John Quincy Adams and Oliver Wendell Holmes.The estate was also the childhood home of Dorothy Quincy, wife of John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence and first governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. During the pre-Revolutionary War years, the Quincy Homestead was a meeting place for patriots such as John Adams, Josiah Quincy, Benjamin Franklin and Hancock.
October Happenings in Historic Quincy:
October 4:
Taste Quincy! OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, 11am - 4pm
McYintire Mall next to Quincy City Hall
A fun filled day for the whole family! Magicians, Jugglers, entertainers and farm animals plus great food and beer! Live bavarian music throughout the day as well as other fun activities like pumpkin carving, face painting and sidewalk art. Quincy Restaurants will be there in full force with their delectable goodies for you to enjoy! Special guest Anthony Acito from High School Musical!
$10 for adults, children(under 12) and Seniors(60 plus) Free!
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October :
The Haunted Ship
Weeknights 6 to 9 p.m. (adults),
Weekends Noon to 4 p.m. (for kids) and 6 to 9 p.m.
USS Salem
739 Washington St.
Walk the decks of this ghost ship if you dare! Call 617-479-7900 for more information.
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October :
Presidential Wreath-laying Ceremony
Noon
United First Parish Church
1306 Hancock St.
Admission is free.
November Happenings in Historic Quincy:
November :
Quincy Veterans' Day Parade
10:30 a.m.
Hancock St.
Parade steps off from Hancock and School streets and continues to the Adams Academy, 8 Adams St. for Veterans' Day ceremonies.
November :
Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Quincy becomes a Winter Wonderland ablaze with 10,000 lights and holiday decorations at this annual event featuring a puppet show, Christmas Carols, a brief appearance by Santa and more.
November :
Santa's Arrival by Parachute
12:30 p.m.
Pageant Field
One Merrymount Parkway (Route 3A)
Costumed characters will arrive by fire engine at 11:30 a.m. to hand out candy canes to the children. After his arrival by parachute, Santa and his elves will ride the fire engine through downtown Quincy to the Quincy Center fire station.
November :
Annual Quincy Christmas Parade
12:30 p.m.
Hancock St.
This much-anticipated holiday tradition features dozens of bands, floats, clowns, antique autos and entertainment, attracting more than 200,000 spectators along the parade’s three-mile route.
December Happenings in Historic Quincy:
December 31:
Quincy First Night
Quincy Center
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The above list of Annual events is compiled by Discover Quincy. To include your event in Discover Quincy’s ongoing events calendar, fax the information to (617) 471-3132 or email the information to info@discoverquincy.com
