Expect to see three generations of fans at this Beatles extravaganza at the Oakdale Theatre. To provide full immersion in the sound, 20 bands will play a combination of indoor and outdoor stages, following carefully edited playlists to avoid duplicating tunes. A life-size yellow submarine makes a perfect Instagram backdrop.

It’s not too late to register your 1967 Mustang for this celebration of autos and the folks who love them. Or pile the family into the SUV and live vicariously at this gathering of more than 120 antique and classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. Be sure to save time for the exhibition of cars and memorabilia from the Indy 500.

Tie your kite tail fast and ride your bike to the Franklin Park golf course for this annual festival (originally slated for May 19, it fell victim to 2018’s erratic weather). If your gears feel a little sticky, pedal over to an onsite mechanic for a tuneup. Pack your panniers with a picnic, or indulge with lunch from a food truck. At Franklin Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Scandinavian marauders return to New England as Mystic Seaport Museum inaugurates The Vikings Begin, an exhibition of early Viking weapons, shields, and other artifacts previously unseen outside Sweden. The maritime village brings Viking culture to life during two days of activities, including sailing and boat-building demonstrations and a planetarium show on navigation. The controversial Vinland Map, normally at Yale, is on display beyond the university for the first time in 50 years.

To make an informed vote in the People’s Choice competition for the best barbecue, you’ll want to buy samples from more than one of the “ribbers.” The music leans heavily toward rock; a separate stage offers karate demonstrations, dance performances, and more fun for children. A 25- or 50-mile bicycle ride on Saturday or a 5-mile road race on Sunday offer a chance to work off some calories.

For a real power trip, raft the Kennebec during a test of the river’s hydroelectric turbines. When the Harris Station Dam sends double the usual water downstream, the always-exhilarating ride on class 3 and 4 rapids becomes what guides call a “total rush” through the rock-walled Kennebec Gorge. This adventure for ages 14-plus occurs only four times per season.

Bluegrass meets the Green Mountains. National touring artists rave about the festival’s ardent fans and picture-postcard mountain valley setting. Fabulous sunsets are not the coda to the day. After Main Stage performances, performers regroup at the Sugar House Stage to jam with audience members into the wee hours. Bring your own instrument.

Dust off your roller skates — or “rent” a pair (free) — and get ready to dance. The fifth annual celebration of Boston-born musical sensation Donna Summer is open to skaters of all ages and experience levels. In case of rain, leave all cakes at home. At City Hall Plaza from 6 to 10 p.m.

Start at the sanctuary garden at South Church to pick up a map and descriptions of the 10 other tucked-away stops on the tour. It’s a good chance to explore the narrow streets of the South End, Portsmouth’s first colonized neighborhood. You might find live music or cookies at some stops.

The Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival at Playstead Field celebrates Afrocentric art, music, and culture. The musical lineup is chock-full of national headliners and emerging local talent on two stages — listen for vocalist Valerie Stephens, a Boston native, and The Woo Factor Band, a Berklee College of Music mini-reunion. And be sure to check out the live graffiti battles and bustling vendor marketplace. At Franklin Park from noon to 8 p.m.

It’s not “James Beard serious,” say the organizers, but participating restaurants do engage in a little friendly competition for bragging rights. The ultimate winners are the diners, who can sample and compare variations on traditional clam chowder prepared by up to 10 Cape Cod chefs. Local bands provide the soundtrack.

Classes cover a range of yoga styles, from aerial to warrior, but those that promote restoration and relaxation are the most popular. “It’s about slowing down and tuning in to your body,” say event organizers. Most classes are appropriate for all skill levels. Live music, food trucks, and a vendor village with body products and yoga accessories add to the festive atmosphere.

Kids of all ages won’t want to miss Saturday’s Fireman’s Muster — a gathering of “big, old, and loud” fire equipment. Water trucks and their crews compete to see which one can generate the longest spray. Other weekend activities include tastings of chili and chowder, an antique car show, and Maine-centric live music and crafts booths.

Readers never outgrow E. B. White’s classic tale Charlotte’s Web. All ages will be charmed by this adaptation performed daily by storyteller-musicians. The early-19th-century Freeman Farm, with its sheep, cattle, pigs, and chickens, evokes White’s vision of New England farm life. Children can see piglets and perhaps snack on spider-web cupcakes.

What began as a surf-shop party has grown into a community event with a grass-roots vibe. Bring your board if you want to skate the ramp. Even if you don’t, be ready to dance to local and national performers, including the Trey Anastasio Trio. Food trucks, craft beer, and vendors with handcrafted merchandise round out the weekend.

If you’re traveling Route 1, this gathering of New England craftspeople makes a good break. About 80 makers specialize in traditional, country, and contemporary wares. You might encounter a demonstration of wood burning on driftwood or weaving with yarn spun from alpaca fiber. Sweet Italian sausage sandwiches and homemade desserts are perennial favorites.

This peaceful meadow with panoramic mountain views bore witness to a bloody clash between American and British forces in 1777. An encampment of about 150 reenactors conjures up the only Revolutionary War battle fought on Vermont soil. Tour one of the best-preserved early battlefields in the country and watch combatants face off on Sunday morning.

Psychologists say make-believe aids child development. So bring the kids to what organizers describe as a massive “multi-genre pop-culture convention.” Any character goes — some attendees switch among multiple ensembles. Along with hundreds of tabletop games, events include a costume contest, short skits, and a “death match” among characters from all genres (Superman vs. Mighty Mouse, Green Lantern vs. Red Ranger . . . ). The Kids’ Zone lets the small fry flex their imaginations.

The weekend kicks off when a fleet of eight windjammers sails past the Rockland Breakwater on Friday. Then expect a mix of blues and soul styles as artists from around the country — including Mississippi, Chicago, and Louisiana — gather at this 25th-anniversary event to testify to the enduring power of the blues. Saturday night’s Club Crawl features local bands and is free for wristband-wearing festivalgoers. The music spills over onto Main Street for free performances by five more bands.

The weekend kicks off when a fleet of eight windjammers sails past the Rockland Breakwater on Friday. Then expect a mix of blues and soul styles as artists from around the country — including Mississippi, Chicago, and Louisiana — gather at this 25th-anniversary event to testify to the enduring power of the blues. Saturday night’s Club Crawl features local bands and is free for wristband-wearing festivalgoers. The music spills over onto Main Street for a free performance by five more bands.

Talk about multitasking! You can watch a Mount Washington Cog Railway locomotive begin its ascent of the 6,289-foot mountain while you peruse crafts and specialty food products from about 20 vendors at the third annual festival. Housed in a trolley, the Choo-Chew Cafe provides snacks while a folk singer runs through a repertoire of train-themed tunes.

On Negro Election Day in 1741, African-Americans in Salem gathered to choose for the first time a representative to negotiate on their behalf in government affairs. The city celebrates this early moment in the history of the black vote with a community celebration in Salem Willows Park. Bring your own grill and plenty of food to cook and share. Bands play Motown and other old school music.

The sun has barely risen when tethered balloons lift off on Saturday and Sunday mornings. They carry passengers about 100 feet up for a liberating sense of floating on air. Not an early bird? Balloons also rise all three evenings. With carnival rides, a rock-climbing wall, trapeze artists, wildlife exhibitions, and an auto show, there’s plenty to keep you busy all day. Saturday night fireworks add to the spectacle.

Break out your Hawaiian shirt for 5K and 10K road races and a luau. The first 500 registrants receive grass skirts, and leis are presented to all finishers of the races, which are run over fairly flat terrain. New this year: An outrageous costume contest will recognize runners with the most flair. The post-run barbecue takes place at a poolside tiki bar.

Galilee is one of the largest, most productive commercial fishing ports on the East Coast, so it’s no surprise that this three-day celebration opens with the Seafood Festival. Carnival rides and live music complement the eats. More than 3,000 runners take part in Friday’s 10-mile race. Crowds gather on Saturday to watch boats cruise in and out of the harbor. Some vessels win prizes for best decoration; all leave with a blessing.

Having 435-square-mile Lake Champlain in your backyard is excuse enough for a party. The big day of the festival is Saturday, with an antique and classic boat show and parade, a pirate park for children, and the Water Works Fair, which promotes environmental stewardship. Jam band Twiddle, which originated in Vermont, performs Friday and Saturday.

For three days, the world comes to Lowell. Listen to the sounds of Cabo Verdean Afro-pop, Hawaiian swing, Cajun dancehall tunes, Colombian champeta, and salsa dura straight out of the Bronx. Dine on Filipino pork barbecue, Liberian cassava fish, Laotian papaya salad, and Nigerian goat stew. Dessert? Greek baklava. See how master folk artists craft hooked rugs, steel drums, Orthodox religious icons, or Mi’kmaq wooden flutes.

Whether radio programmers call it roots, Americana, or bluegrass, folk music never goes out of style. Artists know they’ve arrived when they’re booked to play Newport. Grand old names — harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite, reggae roots band Toots and the Maytals, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band — will be on hand this year. Fresh voices will also rise from the musical mix, including roots-gospel duo The War & Treaty, hard-driving twangy trio The Wood Brothers, and banjo-picking alt-rocker This Is the Kit.

Over half a century since it launched in the South End, one of the largest Puerto Rican festivals in the country draws tens of thousands of revelers for music, dancing, food, and plenty of family activities. Sunday’s parade, complete with floats and dance troupes, starts in the Back Bay and ends at City Hall Plaza. At City Hall Plaza; Friday, 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 11 p.m.

Tanglewood celebrates the centennial of Leonard Bernstein’s birth this summer. The multitalented composer and conductor was a commanding presence at the music center for half a century. As the night sky darkens, a live orchestra will perform the score of West Side Story while a remastered version of the film based on the groundbreaking Broadway musical is projected onto large screens.

This festival usually serves 10 tons of steamed lobster. Diners can also flout tradition with lobster risotto balls, bisque, wontons, or mac and cheese. In its 71st year, the crustacean celebration features a 2-mile parade on Saturday and the highly anticipated Great International Lobster Crate Race on Sunday. Sign up your kids — light-footed 9- to 17-year-olds dominate the competition. Pine Tree State musicians play on the Maine Stage all five days.

This celebration of Portuguese heritage promises a feast — and never disappoints. You might try a linguica or bacalhau sandwich, but most fairgoers prefer to cook skewers of beef cubes over a 40-foot-long barbecue. (Bring your own fruits and vegetables to add to the beef that is sold on-site.) Five stages feature music and folk dancing. For a break, sip a cappuccino and listen to soulful fado in the courtyard of the Museum of Madeiran Heritage.

When George Wein launched the Newport Jazz Festival in 1954, he brought the music out of dimly lit subterranean clubs into the open air. Groove to the post-bop elegance of trumpeter Roy Hargrove or the idea-jammed compositions of guitar maestro Pat Metheny. The soaring voice of Andra Day, a relative newcomer, electrifies audiences, while iconic saxophonist Charles Lloyd continues his 80th birthday celebration in style.

Lava lamps are back. Goods from the 1950s and 1960s are particularly trendy right now, say the organizers of Maine’s largest antiques festival. But with about 200 dealers, you might find anything from 18th-century furniture to handmade whirligigs. Some room-like displays offer decorating ideas. Vendors are most open to friendly bargaining on Sunday, when they’re looking to avoid packing up unsold goods.

Street performers from the United States and Canada assemble for a spirited parade down Church Street on Friday evening and convene again for the Grand Finale variety show on Sunday. In between, spectators are dazzled by an almost continuous stream of street theater, comedy, and music. Don’t miss the all-female mariachi band.

Part neighborhood party, part interactive classroom, Boston GreenFest spreads the word about sustainable living, local food sourcing, and taking action against climate change. In addition to eco-friendly exhibitors, check out the local food emporium, kids’ activities, and more. At City Hall Plaza; Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m., Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Founded in 1932, the League of NH Craftsmen has made the Granite State an especially supportive place for artisans. About 350 of the organization’s 750 members will exhibit this year; some will offer demonstrations and workshops to illuminate the creative process. Check out the Living with Craft and CraftWear displays for ideas on jazzing up your home or your wardrobe with handcrafted items.

No, that’s not a typo. The Narragansett Indian Tribe conducts what is believed to be the oldest recorded powwow in the country. Dance contests between competitors from different tribes are a highlight, as are venison and salmon from the food vendors. About 20 artisans display their work in silver, buckskin, wampum, and more. The powwow is a chance, say organizers, to exchange culture with the outside world.

Polish up your ranger buckles and your Tony Lamas and brush off your John B. Stetson if you’re planning to dance through the afternoon and evening at this country shindig headlined by former Survivor contestant Chase Rice. Don’t miss New England country music local female performer of the year, Annie Brobst. If your closet lacks distressed denim and worn-in boots, an on-site vendor stands ready to help.

New England’s largest gospel celebration returns to City Hall Plaza with traditional and modern music performed by professional and amateur performers. The Mayor’s Community Gospel Choir, an open-audition ensemble of local residents, kicks things off. At City Hall Plaza from 5 to 8 p.m.

The classic North End street fair, inspired by centuries-old traditions that trace back to Sicily, begins with the procession of La Madonna Del Soccorso on Thursday. The weekend continues with live music, crafts, food, and, of course, Sunday night’s “flight of the angel.” On North, Fleet, and Lewis Streets, Boston.

As if every day at New England’s largest theme park weren’t all about kids, Six Flags New England designates one weekend as Kids Fest, with special attention to the 12-and-under crowd. The big emphasis is on using all the senses, with Zumba sessions, a meet-and-greet with comic book figures, face painting, contests, and giveaways.

Folk singers Anna & Elizabeth, who recently released an album of reimagined New England songs (and play Carnegie Hall in November), curate and headline this festival. The centerpiece is a concert of material inspired by Shaker and other traditional ballads. A cellist/composer, pedal steel player, and choreographer join the duo to inject a contemporary sensibility into time-honored traditions. The schedule also includes dance and harmony workshops, and a spirited barn dance ends the event on a high note.

Juliana Hatfield and Buffalo Tom aren’t the biggest names on the Wicked Good Festival lineup — Bleachers, a.k.a. Jack Antonoff, tops the bill — but the Boston indie music darlings know how to play to the hometown crowd. The free festival is presented by Emerson College’s 88.9 WERS, which bills itself as a “station for musical discovery.” On Boston Common starting at noon.

Prosperity, happiness, and harmony are the themes of this Asian-themed festival, which includes a traditional lion and dragon dance and performances of taekwondo and Chinese dulcimer. And for something completely different, August Moon Remix-Remixed! features indie rock, rap, and hip-hop. Hell’s Kitchen competitor Ray Alongi will stage a cooking demonstration. You can also sample Japanese fried chicken, Hong Kong egg puffs, and Thai steamed dumplings.

Few places better conjure New England’s agrarian roots than the pulling arena at the Cummington Fair. The bulging muscles of draft horses and oxen strain as farmer-teamsters urge them onward. With livestock competitions, a demolition derby, live country music, and a square dance, this event pays tribute to the country life that built New England.

The fondo phenomenon —bicycle touring combined with gourmet grub — sweeps through some iconic farms in southern and western Maine. From a base at Pineland Farms, four routes range from a 10-mile “ramble” to the 85-mile gran fondo with nearly a mile of elevation gain. Host farms serve snacks based on what they grow, and the whole pack reconvenes for a huge postride barbecue.

Pageantry is the order of the day during this invitation-only gathering of fife-and-drum corps. The US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is the highest profile of more than 40 groups, mostly from the Northeast. A handful converge for the Friday night tattoo of musical marching performances on the Ted Lane Baseball Field. The Saturday parade segues into medley performances. The corps jam both evenings, Yankee Doodling through the night.

A toe-tapping lineup of contemporary musicians plays the eighth annual Boston Jazz Fest. The free event, which highlights African-American roots in jazz, brings rhythm and soul to South Boston Maritime Park on D Street. In the Seaport District starting at noon.

This multicultural musical party closes out summer with headliners including blues master Taj Mahal, country outlaw Steve Earle, “Cajun slamgrass” band Leftover Salmon, and the Western swing cult fave Asleep at the Wheel. Four stages range in size from the big showcase to intimate workshop settings. Camping options include glamping tents.

Summer eating on the Maine coast isn’t all about lobster — one of the region’s biggest salmon farms sits on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Water Street (the main drag) becomes a bazaar of flea market tables, crafters, and food vendors, while live musicians play both days. Kids can compete in a mackerel fishing derby. On Sunday, a giant salmon barbecue, complete with free boat rides to the aquaculture pens, provides a fitting climax.