Free things to do this week: cider festival, barn dancing, and ping-pong for voters – The Boston Globe

APPLE INTO THE SKY For the first time since 2019, Allandale Farm is hosting its Cider in the City Community Festival. Local brews at the All & Ale Beer and Cider Garden will cost you, but performances by the JP Honk band, cornhole, cider pressing demonstrations, and perusing the vendor fair won’t cost you a dime. The farm encourages attendees to take public transportation or carpool, as parking is limited. Nov. 6, 5-9 p.m. Free. Allandale Farm, 259 Allandale Road, Brookline. allandalefarm.com

TIME CAPSULE The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns for its 46th annual event, bringing together international dealers to highlight rare books, maps, and illustrations. Attendees can see the original copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” original Shakespeare works, and more. Tickets on Friday are $25, but Saturday and Sunday are free. Nov. 9, noon-7 p.m.; Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St. abaa.org/bostonbookfair

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE To celebrate Veterans Day (Nov. 11) a few days early, veterans and active military — and up to four family members — can take a free ferry ride to Peddocks Island in Boston Harbor. Once on dry land, attendees can take a ranger-led tour of the island, featuring the military history of Fort Andrews and plenty of nature exploration. The event, which is hosted by nonprofit Boston Harbor Now, will feature a ceremony to honor veterans, including a wreath laying. The ferry will depart from Long Wharf at 11 a.m. sharp and ticket reservations are required. Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. bostonharborislands.org

APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR Cambridge’s “The Community Grafting Project,” is a public art project to honor an apple tree that was removed from the area during the construction of two local schools. The exhibit, which highlights plant science and community efforts to restore the tree, is on view through February and will include a number of events into February to celebrate the initiative. This weekend, there will be a woodworking demo by artist Mitch Ryerson, an apple treat from chef Nate Phinisee of Asta, and more. Nov. 9, 10 a.m-noon. Free. The Foundry, 101 Rogers St., Studio 6, first floor. cambridgema.gov

POP IT LOCK IT Put on your dancing shoes! The New England Conservatory is hosting a Barn Dance, which will feature traditional Jewish and American dance stylings led by instructors Alex Cumming and Adah Hetko. Cumming is a singer, accordionist, and dancer originally from England, and Hetko is part of a Yiddish song ensemble, Levyosn, which released their debut album in June 2023. Attendees need neither past experience nor a partner. Nov. 10, 2-5 p.m. Free. Brown Hall, Jordan Hall Building, 30 Gainsborough St. necmusic.edu

SWING If you need another reason to vote on Election Day, free ping-pong could swing you. SPIN will offer a free hour of dedicated game play (typically $29-$59) to anyone who shows an “I voted” sticker or another proof of voting. Those who participate can also order from a special $9 menu after 9 p.m., featuring sliders, nachos, and alcoholic beverages. Nov. 5, 4-11 p.m. Free. SPIN Boston, 30 Melcher St. wearespin.com

LEAVE THE LIGHT ON In celebration of Diwali, the Museum of Fine Arts is offering an evening of events, activities, and a pay-what-you-wish general admission fee with a $5 minimum. From drop-in art tutorials to a performance by the Triveni School of Dance, and conversations with Laura Weinstein, the museum’s Ananda Coomaraswamy Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art, and more. Nov. 7, 5-10 p.m. $5+. Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. mfa.org

Emily Wyrwa can be reached at emily.wyrwa@globe.com. Follow her @emilywyrwa.