{"id":6,"date":"2026-09-18T09:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whattodonearby.com\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-09-18T14:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T14:54:49","slug":"what-to-do-nearby","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/whattodonearby.com\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do Nearby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background wtdn-hero\" style=\"padding-top:5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,.72),rgba(0,0,0,.72)),url(https:\/\/whattodonearby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/wex-rex-vintage-collections-collage-v3.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7cd6e39b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase\">Massachusetts Events, Places &amp; Things To Do<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(3rem,8vw,6.5rem);line-height:0.95\">Things To Do<br>in Massachusetts<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wtdn-rotator\" aria-label=\"Discover nearby activities\"><span>Discover Wex Rex Vintage<\/span><span>Discover an Antique Shop<\/span><span>Catch Live Music<\/span><span>Plan a Family Day Out<\/span><span>Explore a Hidden Gem<\/span><span>Find Something Delicious<\/span><\/div><style>.wtdn-rotator{position:relative;min-height:2.1em;margin:0 auto 1.1rem;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.6vw,1.8rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.35}.wtdn-rotator span{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);animation:wtdn-fade 18s infinite ease-in-out}.wtdn-rotator span:nth-child(1){animation-delay:0s}.wtdn-rotator span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:3s}.wtdn-rotator span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:6s}.wtdn-rotator span:nth-child(4){animation-delay:9s}.wtdn-rotator span:nth-child(5){animation-delay:12s}.wtdn-rotator span:nth-child(6){animation-delay:15s}@keyframes wtdn-fade{0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px)}5%,13%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}18%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-12px)}}@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.wtdn-rotator span{animation:none}.wtdn-rotator span:not(:first-child){display:none}.wtdn-rotator span:first-child{opacity:1;position:relative;transform:none}}<\/style>\n\n <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#discover\">Explore What\u2019s Nearby<\/a><\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#list-your-place\">Add or Claim a Listing<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:4rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2592de1f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Find your next good idea.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem\">Start with what sounds good today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c6de4dfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Festivals, shows, concerts, comic cons, markets and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Places<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Local favorites, day trips, food, museums and hidden gems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Towns<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Browse by town and see what is happening close to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n <div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:4rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a4468d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase\">Explore by category<\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Conventions<\/h2>   <p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem\">From comic cons and collectibles shows to hobby events and fan gatherings, find a Massachusetts convention that sounds fun.<\/p>   <p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Comic Cons \u00b7 Collectibles Shows \u00b7 Fan Conventions \u00b7 Toy, Record &amp; Vintage Shows \u00b7 Model Railroad &amp; Hobby Shows \u00b7 Gaming &amp; Pop Culture Events<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/whattodonearby.com\/?page_id=33\">Explore Massachusetts Conventions<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>  \n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-2-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:4rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a4468d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase\">Featured local business<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Antiques &amp; Auctions<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:1.15rem\">Brimfield Antiques Center is our first featured local business. This spot will eventually rotate through real Massachusetts businesses and places worth visiting\u2014each with a photo and a direct link to its listing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/whattodonearby.com\/?page_id=12\">Explore Brimfield Antiques Center<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:4rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ccf3cafc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Have a place people should know about?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem\">Claim a free listing, add the details visitors need, or let us create it for you for one simple flat fee.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\">Claim This Location<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Need Help? We\u2019ll Set It Up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fed0f49 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Good nearby ideas, delivered simply.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Our local roundup is coming soon. Start exploring with us now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massachusetts Events, Places &amp; Things To Do Things To Doin Massachusetts Discover Wex Rex VintageDiscover an Antique ShopCatch Live MusicPlan a Family Day OutExplore a Hidden GemFind Something Delicious Find your next good idea. Start with what sounds good today. 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