Free BSO, Pops Concert, Festival In Franklin Park

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — If you're looking for something to do this weekend, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, in partnership with the City of Boston, are holding a free concert in Boston's Franklin Park Sunday, October 1, on the heels of a community arts festival that's happening there.

It's the first time the Pops and the BSO will take the stage outside in a free concert together, according to organizers.

Though the Boston Pops have performed at Franklin Park twice before-in 2000, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, and in 1968 with Arthur Fiedler-this will be the first performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Boston's largest park, and the first time BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons has led the orchestra in an outdoor venue in Boston.

The festival is chock full of family-friendly activities including an interactive mural, an instrument playground, crafts, a photo booth, and live animal demonstrations. There will be a number of local food vendors, as well.

"You can sample everything from waffle sundaes to Vietnamese banh mi, tamales to Rosemary iced tea. There's something for everyone!" reads the invite.

WHEN: Sunday Oct. 1, Festival starts at 1, music at 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Playstead at Franklin Park, 25 Pierpont Road, Dorchester.