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Match Activity Calendar of Events
September 2016
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ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH
Woofstock Dog Festival
Woofstock is Buddy Dog's annual festival celebrating dogs, and their people! It is a fun, family-friendly event and a great way to support the shelter! There will be live music, vendors, exhibitions by dogs and their handlers as well as delicious food and its held rain or shine! Bring your pup and your Little! $7 admission. Kids 10 and under are free.
Saturday, September 24, 11 AM -3 PM, Hudson Elks Lodge 959
99 Park Street, Hudson, MA 01749
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Art Carts, Family Fun: Arms and Armor Knights! Exhibition
Knightly armor is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? How heavy is the armor? Is it comfortable? How and why did they decorate it? Discover the answers to these questions and more with this hands-on armor activity! Free with museum admission.
Thursday, September 1, 1 PM-2 PM, 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
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Olympic Fencing Open House and Free Mini-Lesson
Join Worcester Fencing Club for a Fall Open House! Learn about the exciting Olympic Sport of Fencing, try your hand at wielding a foil, learn more about their classes and programs. Free. Registration required.
Thursday, September 1, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Worcester Fencing Club
243 Stafford Street, Worcester, MA 01603
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Free Summer Concert Series on the Plaza: The Last Show
Join for the last summer concert of the year by Help! The Beatles Tribute Band. Don't forget lawn chairs! Refreshments available for purchase.
Thursday, September 1, 6 PM to 8 PM, Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex
50 Douglas Rd, Whitinsville, MA 01588
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Cruzzin' Dreams Car Shows at the Hebert Candy Mansion
Taste the last days of summer every Thursday in September at Cruzzin' Dreams and the walk up ice cream window at the famous Hebert Candy Mansion! Come on by and see some sweet rides or show off your own wheels. Cruzzin' Dreams welcomes all to participate in this FREE event. No public restrooms available after 6pm.
- Thursday, September 1: Open Cruise Night (no special cars featured)
- Thursday, September 8: All Cars 2000 and Newer Night
- Thursday, September 15: Big Rig Trucks Night
- Thursday, September 22: The Last Cruise Night
Thursdays in September, 5 pm to Dusk, Hebert Candy Mansion
574 Hartford Turnpike (Rt. 20), Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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Tour of the Month: Profiling Egyptian Art
More than 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians founded one of the world's oldest civilizations. Learn about the importance of the Pharaoh, cats, the afterlife, and other interesting facets of this fascinating culture by exploring the hallmark of that civilization: its art. Tour begins in the Lancaster Lobby. Free with museum admission.
Saturday, September 3, 2 PM to 3 PM, Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
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Tomato Day
Tomato tastings, tours, cooking demos and much more. Free with admission: Adults $12, Youth 6-18 $7.
Saturday, September 3, 11 AM-4 PM, Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505
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Sts. Anargyroi Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek Food, Greek Pastries, Greek Dance Groups, Greek Souvenirs and Greek Music by DJ George Regan. For a full schedule click here. Free.
Saturday, September 3 - Sunday, Sept 4, 12 PM- 10 PM, Monday, September 5, 12 PM - 5 PM
9 Central Street, Marlborough, MA, 01752
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Family Fun Days at Old Sturbridge Village
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with games and excitement for everyone! Play baseball the way early New Englanders did, make a craft, join a game of French & English (tug of war), meet the oxen in training, try your hand at marbling paper, see a puppet show, watch a toy fire-balloon flight, visit the Freeman Farm, stop and see craftsmen at work, and much more. Special performances will include a 19th-century magic show with Bob Olson, a performance by the Old Sturbridge Village Singers, and learn a dance.
$28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (3-17),
Saturday, September 3 - Monday, September 5, 9:30 AM-5 PM Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
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Presented by the New England Carnivorous Plant Society. Hundreds of carnivorous plants on display; attend lectures and demos and choose a plant of your own from a wide selection available for purchase. Free with admission: Adults $12, Youth 6-18 $7.
Saturday, September 10, 10 AM-5 PM, Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505
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Celebrate Lake Quinsig Day
Classic Boat Show 9 am - 2 pm. Boat parade at 2 pm. This year's theme is Countries Around the World. Decorate your boat, enter the parade to win prizes, or come watch the parade. Games, DJ, kayak rentals, food trucks, and more. Register for free at Eventbrite (Search for 2016 Boat Parade). Free.
Saturday, September 10, 2016, 9 AM-6 PM, Regatta Point Community Sailing
10 North Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01605
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3rd Annual Sudbury Farmer's Market and Town Fair
Local Farms selling produce, farm raised meats, fresh fruits & veggies, fish, desserts & more!
Come and enjoy many planned activities... including alpacas, petting zoo, pony rides, and 7 farm games. Free.
Saturday, September 10, 10 AM - 4 PM, Heritage Park
299 Old Sudbury Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
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Worcester Public Library's Third Annual Volunteer Fair
If you've ever wanted to learn about volunteering in the community with your Little but didn't know where to start, visit the Third Annual Volunteer Fair! Representatives from local organizations will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities for all interests and backgrounds. (Refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library)
Saturday, September 10, 10 AM-12 PM, Worcester Public Library Saxe Room
3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
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Ho'okupu-The Offering Midday Muse
As part of their weeklong residency at Wellesley College, Halau'o Keikiali'i will be showcasing the music and dance of Hawaii in a Midday Muse. Halau'o Keikiali'I, led by Kumu Kawika Alfiche, is a traditional Hawaiian cultural group and world-renowned performing troupe. Bring a lunch and enjoy!
Wednesday, September 14, 12:30 pm, Wellesley College, Houghton Chapel Upper Chapel
106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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Presented by the New England Dahlia Society. See hundreds of colorful blooms in every size imaginable- from silver dollar to dinner plate- at the first New England Dahlia Show. Floral designs will also be featured. Free with admission
: Adults $12, Youth 6-18 $7.
Saturday, September 17, 1 PM-5 PM, Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505
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Worcester's Ethnic Mosaic 2016: The Mulan Performing Arts Association
Celebrate Moon Festival! Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Chinese culture through music and dance! The event is free and open to all ages, but please register early online as seating is limited!
Saturday, September 17, 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room
3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
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More than 200+ vehicles ranging from motorcycles, trucks, rods, muscle and classic cars will be displayed with awards for best in show. There will be a DJ, live band, 50/50 raffle, refreshments and food for sale. Awards will be presented at 2 pm Proceeds benefit the Relay For Life of Ashland Holliston (www.relayforlife.org/ahma) and the American Cancer Society (www.Cancer.org.) Free admission.
Saturday, September 17, 9 AM-3 PM, Kidde-Fenwal
400 Main St., Ashland, MA 01721
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WPI Family Weekend Concert
The WPI Music Division of the Department of Humanities & Arts presents its annual Family Weekend concert. Members of the orchestra, concert band, and jazz bands will each perform under the direction of Professors Richard Falco and Douglas Weeks. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, September 17, 4 PM-5:30 PM, WPI: Alden Memorial
100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
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stART on the Street - Fall Edition
Festival includes 250+ artists and crafters displaying their items for sale in the center of Park Ave (Worcester). The festival route is
lined with area businesses, stores and restaurants. The Highland Street end of the festival includes historic Elm Park with grassy are
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youth activities area and interactive activities for all ages. Stop and catch a demonstration - dance, fencing, ironwork, even hair art! Centrally located in the Spencer Bank parking lot is the Food Court with seating
and public rest rooms. For full details
visit the stART website
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Saturday, September 17, 11 AM-6 PM, Worcester
Park Ave between Highland and Pleasant Street
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Wayside Inn 5K and Kids Fun Run
Wayside Inn 5k & Kids Fun Run Constitution Run. Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30 am. 5K starts at 9:30am. Vendors, raffles and MORE this year! FREE T-shirts for first 200 runners. Registration required.
Sunday, September 18, 8 AM - 12 PM, Wayside Inn
72 Wayside Inn Way, Sudbury, MA 01776
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Teen Night at ArtsWorcester
ArtsWorcester is hosting their second Teen Night. That evening, free to all, teens can view the exhibition Material Needs and hear sculptor Keenan Cassidy, a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School and Rhode Island School of Design, speak at 6 PM. Enjoy art, music, and refreshments!
As with all ArtsWorcester exhibitions, this event is free. Free parking is available in the paved Freemasons' lots, off of Ionic Avenue and Beacon Street, one block away from ArtsWorcester.
Wednesday, September 21, 5 PM-7 PM, ArtsWorcester
660 Main St, Worcester, MA 01610
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Youth Craft + Creativity Sneak Peek Day!
Join the Craft Center for an afternoon kick-off and sneak peek of its new Youth Craft + Creativity Program. Watch craft demonstrations, do some hands-on making, get class information, and more!
To register for this free event,
click here. Don't forget the Crafts Center's free raffle!
Saturday, September 24, 1 PM-3 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605
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Enjoy the crisp autumn days at Old Sturbridge Village with special events throughout their Apple Days celebration. Come tour the orchards, help pick apples, and taste some nearly forgotten heirloom apple varieties. Throughout the day interpreters will be cooking and preserving the fall fruit. Try your hand at cider-making, and see the ox-powered Cider Mill in operation. You can even make your own sachet of mulling spices to take home. $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (3-17)
Saturdays & Sundays, September 24 - October 2, 9:30 AM-5 PM, Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
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New! Craft of the Month:
DIY Chalkboard and White Board
Do you and your Little love to craft? Introducing the new section of our Match Activity Calendar: the Craft of the Month ideas! Each month check out our idea for a fun, useful, easy craft project to try with your Little.
September's craft idea was inspired by the Back to School season! It is a White Board/Chalk Board that you can make out of an old hardcover book. Your Little can use it to work on homework math problems, spelling, or just for fun! For full directions and even more fun ideas visit
Design Dazzle.
You will need:
Have a fun craft idea you would like to share? Email it to [email protected] and see it featured next month!
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Every Thursday evening through September, "Natick Nights" will be showcasing the entertainment and artistry that's unique to Natick Center. There might be street performers, a walking history tour, performance at TCAN, a gallery opening, Walnut Hill students performing, artist demonstrations, or restaurant specials and a featured merchant! Check the
website frequently to see each week's special offerings!
Thursdays, 5 PM to 8 PM, Natick Center
20 Main St Natick, MA 01760
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Black Seed Farmers Market
Join every week for local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, locally made hand crafted breads and crafts, honey, children's activities and much more!
Sundays, through October 16, 10 AM-2 PM, Worcester Islamic Center
248 East Mountain Street, Worcester, MA 01606
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Danforth Art Museum - Drop into Art
Begin your visit exploring works of art through hands-on activities with the teen and Adult Docents in the Children's Gallery and other exhibits. Next, visit the studios to create art of your own inspired by what you saw in the galleries. Different projects are offered each month in a variety of media, such as paint, charcoal, collage, and found objects.
Perfect for all ages. FREE for children and their accompanying adults.
Please register in the Museum Lobby on the day of the program. Click
here for more information.
First Sunday of Every Month, 2 PM to 4 PM, Danforth Art Museum
123 Union Ave, Framingham, MA 01702
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Storytime
Join us for our free weekly Tuesday storytime! Check bn.com for details.
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM-11:30 AM at Barnes and Noble Booksellers
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Mullbury, MA 01527
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Natick Farmers Market
Stop by every Saturday to check out the local fresh food products and music of the Natick Farmers Market!
Saturdays, 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM at Natick Farmers Market, Common Street Community Church, at the corner of South Main Street and Common Street, Natick, MA 01760
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KLUTZ Amazingly Immature
Embrace your inner zany genius! In the EcoTarium's exciting summer exhibit,
test your immature skills with Tablecloth Trickery, Immature Inventions, Quarter Snatching, Card Throwing, and more, all while exploring how these immature actions can actually teach you about science, engineering, math, and literacy. Free with EcoTarium admission (half price all September!).
Tuesdays-Sundays, August 1-September 11 at
the EcoTarium,
222 Harrington Way, Worcester
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EcoTarium Fun!
Visit Worcester's EcoTarium to enjoy these interactive, playful, scientific, outdoor exhibits!
- Bubbles: Investigate the science behind the suds, and make loads and loads of sudsy bubbles in all shapes and sizes.
- Play on the Plaza: Play some tunes on the Tube-A-Phone. Make your own moving inventions at the Invention Space. Build a structure using giant Timber Stackers or challenge a friend to a game on our Giant Checkers set!
Half-price admission all September! ($7.50 adults, $5 children 2-18, seniors 65+ and students with ID)
Tuesdays-Sundays, August 1-October 2, EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
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Yoga by Nature
Join for gentle-to-moderate flow yoga. Please bring your own mat. Walk-ins and all levels welcome. Class will take place outdoors, weather permitting. $17/class.
Wednesdays through September 28, 6 PM AM-7:15 PM, Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505
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Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Help care for the sanctuary and enjoy a few hours of fresh air, fun and fulfillment. Put up signs and markers, look for wildlife tracks, pick up branches, fill bird feeders, tend the gardens, and distribute program information. Ability to work without supervision required; carpentry skills welcome; nature lovers appreciated.
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604
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