Things To Do
Endless adventures await in Central Massachusetts. Located in the heart of New England, the region welcomes visitors to explore historic treasures and museums or one of the region’s parks, botanical gardens or wildlife sanctuaries. Catch a Worcester Bravehearts 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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April Events on Our Radar
April showers may hamper your outdoor plans this month (and bring May flowers), but there's plenty going on to…
Top Things To Do With Kids During April Vacation in Central Mass
There are boundless opportunities for families to explore Central Massachusetts during April Vacation Week! Here are just…
You Won't Believe These Hikes Exist in Central Mass.
From historic parks to modern splash pads, here's your guide to the most visit-worthy parks in Worcester, MA. Hike…
A Revolutionary 24-Hours in Central MA
Breakfast, with a Side of History Start your day in Worcester with one of these three great options, from historic diner…
events happening this week
Room of Wonders: A Worcester Wunderkammer at the Cantor Art Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION: Fri Jun 6, 5-8 p.m. at the Cantor Art Gallery EXHIBITION DATES: June 11-July 17 | Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 12-5 p.m. Showing this…
Wednesday Night Trivia at Rapscallion Pub in Sturbridge
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday night from 6:30-8pm for trivia with Pubwiser Trivia! Kevin is an amazing host who uses general trivia and keeps the evening moving along at a…
CERAMIC BOTANICA
The Worcester Center for Crafts presents… CERAMIC BOTANICA | Juried by Martha Grover On view and for sale in the Handcrafted Shop June 20 – July 19, 2025 Shop…
Armed Forces Day
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Salute our troops and honor all members of the U.S. Military! Enjoy food, drinks, vendors, bands, inflatables, fireworks and more! Saturday May 17 from 4 to 10pm…
Paint and Gogh!
👨🎨 Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s masterpieces at this exciting painting workshop 🖌️ Learn how to paint one of Van Gogh's most prominent works with the help of…
Argentine Tango Series
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Argentine tango is a musical genre and accompanying social dance originating at the end of the 19th century in the suburbs of Buenos Aires. Its lyrics are marked by…
Ghost-Note with Allysha Joy
Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive…
Self-Skin Checks and Sun Protection
Learn about common skin conditions and how to protect yourself from the sun year-round. Presented by UMASS Chan Medical School First Floor Computer Lab
Events Calendar
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