Glover Elementary School's community fair lands on Canton Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 19, with four hours of inflatables, live music, food and a traveling animal show.

The Glover Fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 255 Canton Ave. The school described the event as a chance for families to reconnect and celebrate the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance. The school's event listing does not include a price.

What's at the fair

The lineup includes giant inflatables, live music, face painting, field games, balloon animals, tie-dye stations, crafts, a photo booth and a silent auction.

One featured attraction is Animal World Experience, a Stoughton-based company founded in 2006 by Matt Gabriel. The company runs live animal shows at schools and events across Massachusetts.

New school year underway

Milton Public Schools students in grades 1 through 12 returned to class Aug. 26, the Milton Times reported. Kindergarten and preschool students started Aug. 31. The district welcomed 20 new teachers across its schools for the 2026–2027 year.

Families can find ticket information on the Glover Elementary website. The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 255 Canton Ave.

Coming up

Milton residents have until Sept. 18 to submit public comments on a proposed $10 billion flood-resilience plan affecting the Neponset River area.