Massachusetts summers are always very fun, but time is moving so fast. Think about it: we're already into August, and before you know it, the kids will be heading back to school, many at the end of this month.

As you can imagine, many Massachusetts retail stores will be busy this weekend as families will be trying to get the best deals on back-to-school items while not having to worry about paying the sales tax, as tax-free weekend is this Saturday and Sunday (Aug 8 and 9).

In addition to all of the back-to-school shopping and saving, if you and the kids want to have some summer fun, you have a few opportunities around the state to watch fireworks. Who doesn't love fireworks? Here's where you can see them this weekend throughout Massachusetts, per mass.gov. In addition to Saturday and Sunday, we included a couple of other days since they are close to the weekend.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

  • Charleston: 9:15 pm - Little Mystic Boat Ramp, Charleston

Friday, August 7, 2026

  • Lowell: 9:00 pm - Outfield @ LeLacheur Park - 450 Aiken Street
  • Worcester: Post-game at Polar Park Stadium - 122 Madison Street - Outfield Polar Park

Saturday, August 8, 2026

  • Brockton: 9:00 pm - 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton
  • Burlington: 9:00 pm - Burlington High School 8/9/2026 (rain date)
  • Nantucket: 9:05 pm - Jetties Beach
  • Rockport: 9:00 pm - Wharf Foad Granite Pier, Rockport 8/9/2026 (rain date)
  • Salisbury: 10:15 pm - Salisbury Beach on a barge 1000 ft from shore

Sunday, August 9. 2026

Davners: - 8:30 pm Danvers FalconFest 8/16/2026 (rain date)

If you haven't attended a fireworks show this summer, now's the time to seize the moment. To see the entire Massachusetts schedule through mid-September, go here.

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