The Boston area will see less rainy, cool fall weather in the coming week, according to National Weather Service forecasts.

“We’re looking generally dry for the week upcoming,” said NWS meteorologist Matthew Belk. “Temperatures generally near or slightly above normal, especially for high temperatures. Really, the only chance that we have for some showers in the greater Boston area would be sometime, probably late week, heading in the next weekend.”

Following bouts of rain and colder weather, the Boston region is looking to see a comparably dry and mildly warmer week. Boston weather appears to be mostly cloudy for much of the week before some more sun peaks out headed into next weekend.

“Normal high temperature in Boston this time of year is 69 degrees,” Belk said. “The normal low temperature is 54 degrees.”

High temperatures range from high 60s for the beginning of the week and range higher into the low to mid 70s later towards Thursday and Friday, according to forecasts. Lows range from the low to mid 50s throughout the week.

Light to variable winds are forecasted to be felt, NWS stated, potentially further cooling off anyone looking to enjoy some outdoor fall activities.

Belk said it’s “not looking like a busy weather week at all” throughout the Boston area.

No impacts of the hurricane weather that hit the south U.S. states last week will be felt the region, Belk said.

“That pretty much dissipated over the Midwest,” said Belk. “And all the rain is being shunted towards the south courtesy of a high pressure over Southeast Canada.”

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to police.

Officers responded to 849 Cummins Highway around 1:05 a.m. for a report of a person shot, Boston police said in a press release. At the scene, they found the man with gunshout wounds. He was declared dead at the scene.

“The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident,” the department wrote in the release.

Ever think Octoberfest is missing something? Thanks to Harpoon Brewery in Boston, for one day in October, something a little extra has been added to the tradition: dogs.

On Sunday, Oct. 6, Harpoon will host its annual Dogtoberfest celebration. Following the brewery’s Octoberfest celebration on Oct. 4 and 5, this event invites beer lovers and their pups to celebrate the German tradition with a dog race, dog contests, food trucks and Harpoon brews.

The event is not just for fun, but is also a fundraiser, and all proceeds will be donated to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) and the Kenary Brain Tumor Research Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Find out everything you need to know before attending the event below.

Harpoon Dogtoberfest Attractions

The festival kicks off with “Fast & Furriest 3-Mile Run. Walk. Wag,” a three-mile race for dogs and their owners. Recently winning the No. 2 spot on USA Today’s list of the 10 best fun runs in the country, this activity is perfect for dogs who love to walk or run.

When race participants return to the “barking” lot, they will be greeted with a vendor row full of shops, photo booths, food trucks and beer for both dogs and owners to enjoy. Alongside draft choices like Harpoon IPA, Juicer Hazy IPA, Rec. League and Flannel Friday, Harpoon will also have a dog-friendly brew made with malted barley mash and peanut butter.

After enjoying a beer or two, dogs can compete in The Fest-minster Dog Show, featuring special announcer Brandon Clay from 101.7 The Bull. This year’s contest categories are high five, trick, look-alike and costume. To compete in any of the contests, register your dog at customer service during the event. All dogs can compete in the costume contest, but the other categories are limited to 10 pups each. Winners receive packs of Harpoon beer and ribbons, among other surprise prizes.

Tickets to Harpoon Dogtoberfest

Regular admission tickets are $25 for ages 21 and older and free for those under 21 who enter with a paying adult. To compete in the Fast & Furriest race, tickets are $15 for those under 21 and $45 for ages 21 and older. Participants of the Fast & Furriest must sign up before Oct. 1, but regular tickets will be available until the start of the event.

When and where is Harpoon Dogtoberfest 2024?

Dogtoberfest will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave. in Boston.

More: Harpoon Octoberfest 2024 returns to Boston soon. Your guide to what’s happening this year

Rules for dogs at Dogtoberfest

• Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Leashes cannot be retractable or longer than six feet.
• Dogs in heat cannot attend.
• All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations.
• Owners must clean up after their own dogs.
• Dogs participating in the Fast & Furriest race must be at least six months old and comfortable walking or running in a busy environment. It is recommended that leashes attach to a harness rather than a neck collar for the race.