What's on this Weekend: An Open Market and a Corn Maze

It's Columbus Day Weekend, one of the busiest tourist weekends in the city. Brace yourselves. But also -- get out and enjoy. The weather forecast looks stunning (70s and 80s, plus sun) and this could be the last real taste of warmth for a long time.

In the neighborhood....

Where: Along Chelsea St (the Freedom Trail)
When: Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Why Go: Support local businesses and vendors, pickup handmade wares and Charlestown-themed gifts.

Where: Warren Tavern
When: Sunday from 3 p.m to 7 p.m.
Why Go: Support the amazing programming at the community center, have a pint, free apps, hear some music and enter to win cash prizes.

Just next door, in Somerville...

Where: The Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville
When: Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Bring a bag full of all those like-new and gently worn kid's & maternity clothes, Halloween costumes & props, children's books, toys, games, gear, and other family-friendly items just taking up space in your home. And go home with some like-new stuff in exchange.

Get outside...

Kimball Farm's Corn Maze - It's Bruins-themed!
Where: 780 East Broadway, Haverill, Mass.
When: All day, Saturday and Sunday
Why Go: Good, clean, disorienting country fun. Kimball's corn maze is one of the best and most easily accessible from Boston. Pet some animals while you're there. Did I mention it's Bruins-themed?