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View All EventsAuburn Junior Woman's Club Annual Duck Race
- Jul. 26th, 2024
The GFWC, Auburn Junior Woman's Club is hosting their 21st Annual Memorial Day Duck Race at Mirror Pond behind the Auburn Public Library, immediately following the…
Battle Roy-Mal Season 2: The Wheel of Genres
- Jul. 26th, 2024 - Sep. 27th, 2024
- Electric Haze
Electric Haze Doors 9pm 21+ $10 Admission $55 Season Pass Ticket - https://theticketing.co/e/battleroy-mal-1 Hosted By Mal E. Fishn't An Open Stage, Roulettapalooza…
Downtown Worcester Beer Garden Crawl
Meet up with us for a Downtown Worcester Beer Garden Crawl on Friday, July 26 from 4-7pm! We're planning a casual evening out to visit three of Downtown's newest…
El SALÓN: REIMAGINING SELF-LOVE, RITUALS, AND HEALING IN THE KITCHEN
- Jul. 26th, 2024 - Jul. 28th, 2024
- Jean McDonough Arts Center
From This JMAC Presenter: Reception: July 20th 5:00pm - 9:00pm -- It’s been a whole year since I installed El Salón: Reimagining Self-Love, Rituals, and Healing in…
Flora in Flight, Aerial Art by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics
- Jul. 26th, 2024 - Oct. 31st, 2024
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Experience a collaboration between art and nature as vast, fluid canvasses of color dance overhead in the wind at New England Botanic Garden. This trilogy of…
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Central Massachusetts
Endless adventures await in Central Massachusetts. Located in the heart of New England, the region welcomes visitors to explore historic treasures, museums, parks, botanical gardens, and wildlife sanctuaries. Catch a WooSox game or a Holy Cross matchup at family friendly prices. Plan an outing with activities for the whole crew. Check the calendar for seasonal events celebrating food, music, arts, makers, and traditions.
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Spend a Snowy Day in Central MA
Bundle Up & Head Out to the Mountains Perhaps the most obvious snowy day adventure starts on the mountain. The snow…
91 Things To Do in Worcester Before You Graduate
Eat & Drink 1. Eat a hot dog—with the works—at George’s Coney Island in Worcester 2. Dig into a…
A Photographer's Guide to Central MA Destinations
Source: Erb/Dufault Photography Lake Park at Quinsigamond State Park Officially called Lake Park at Quinsigamond State…
New Year, New Adventures
Worcester Art Museum Internationally known for its display of European and American art, Worcester Art Museum is home to…
Travel, tourism, and hospitality are important industries supporting the Central Massachusetts economy. From lodging and dining to transportation and fuel, local businesses rely on loyal visitors to the region.