Style and (a fluffy) substance.

PARTY
Boston Fashion Week
What: Dozens of events (shopping trips, fashion shows, parties) as Boston looks ahead to what we’ll be wearing next season.
Why: Spring forward.
When: Fri.-Oct. 2.
Where: Info at bostonfashionweek.com.

EAT
End of Summer BBQ
What: Local slow-cooked meats, grilled vegetables, Gloucester brews, and live music.
Why: See ya layta, summah.
When: Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: The Farm Bar & Grille, 233 Western Ave., Essex (978-768-0000). Tickets online at slowfoodboston.com.

$5 Brunch at Mike’s City Diner
What: Dive into two eggs, home fries, toast, meat of your choosing (turkey hash! turkey hash!), coffee, and OJ for five clams.
Why: You’re layering up for winter.
When: Sat. & Sun., 8-11 a.m. 
Where: 1714 Washington St., South End (617-267-9393).

GO
What the Fluff?
What: A salute to the sticky stuff invented in Union Square more than 90 years ago — cooking and writing contests (no joke), Fluffy foods, and performances by Rex Complex and Los Sugar Kings.
Why: You’re nutty.
When: Sat., 4-7 p.m. Rain date, Sun.
Where: Union Square Plaza, Somerville.

RUN
Pink Treadmill at BodyScapes
What: Every mile run (or walked) on the candy-colored machine will raise $1 for The Ellie Fund and breast cancer research.
Why: Non-members are welcome to get in on the act, too.
When: Oct. 1-31.
Where: 1285 Beacon St., Brookline (617-232-1010); 154 Turnpike Rd. (Rte. 9), Southborough (508-460-8882).

Photo: marboston / Flickr