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Worcester in October – Festivals, Foliage, Apples and Pumpkins

Columbus Day Weekend is here and we are so fortunate to have so many things to do in the Central Mass and Worcester Area. This weekend is usually the time when families who have not been able to find that extra time for apple picking, just as an example, have that extra day. In the […]
Worcester Halloween 2014 – Events Update

Yes Halloween is around the corner and we are happy to update our annual list of events to help you enjoy the Halloween Season in and around Worcester in 2014. This year Halloween night is on Friday so you won’t have to worry about getting up for work (or school) the next day. The good […]
Worcester Halloween Events 2013

Are you ready for all the Halloween Happenings around Worcester we have updated our list of events for 2013. Besides being late on the PumpkinFest at the Ecotarium again a few events have dropped off the list and a couple have been added. The Salsa Storm event seems not to be happening or there may […]
Central Mass – Fall Foliage Tool Gets a New Look

Almost every year we highlight the Fall Foliage opportunities in the Central Mass area around this time. The Columbus Day weekend is always a great time to squeeze in some fun outdoor activities before it gets too cold. One of the tools of the Fall Foliage aficionado has to be the tool maintained by the […]
KidsFest and Free Museum Day in Worcester

Wachusett Mountain is hosting one of it’s festivals this weekend. The spotlight will be on the kids with the 23rd Annual Kidsfest Event. Though the nights are starting to feel a little chilly ski weather is still a long ways away. In the meantime those of us with children can enjoy some “music, food and […]
stART on the Street Honors Scott Ricciuti – Worcester This Weekend

Late summer and fall are known for festivals and this weekend Worcester is the place to be for food and art. stART on the Street is holding it’s fall Art Festival on Sunday September 15th starting at 11 am. If you are new to the Worcester/Central Mass area don’t miss what has become one Worcester’s signature […]
Worcester Tree Lighting 2012 – Worcester Common Oval Grand Opening

Move over Rockefeller Center, tonight the Worcester Common Oval will be officially open for skating. As part of the annual Worcester Festival of Lights the rink is finally opening for public ice skating. Even without the rink this event is a must for Holiday fans. The festivities will open with singing of course brought to […]
Worcester 2012 Halloween Events Update

Last week we gave you a heads up on the PumpkinFest and AppleFest events that took place the past weekend. Both Ecotarium and Wachusett events are a good example of the family friendly events that take place each year during the Halloween season. Each year we look to update our list of Halloween events and […]
Halloween Events Around Worcester this Weekend – 2012

We are doing a quick update for Halloween Season inspired events for this weekend October 20-21. We will be updating our bigger Halloween related information next week but we didn’t want you to miss these earlier events. The Worcester Ecotarium is putting on their annual PumpkinFest event that is not only fun for kids but […]
Columbus Day Weekend 2012 in Central Mass

Columbus Day weekend is here! Kind of (I think Friday counts). The weather has been dreary lately but there are Central Mass forecasts for today and Monday are quite nice. Saturday and Sunday also look like it only just might be an occasional shower in the afternoon. This should not keep anyone from making the […]
Celebrate Independence Day in Central Mass – 2012

Celebrating Independence Day in the Central Mass and Worcester areas don’t just include July 4th this year. The Worcester Tornadoes are holding a series of Fireworks Fridays in July and August. They of course are tied in to home games so this week is out but the great news is that you will be able […]
Free Lunch Time Concerts Return to Worcester Common in 2012

By this time this post goes up today you may have missed Linda Dagnello’s kickoff performance of the annual Worcester Out to Lunch Series that takes place on the Worcester Common for the fourth time. These free concerts have proven to be quite popular and if the weather cooperates is a great break from the […]
Holy Cross Women’s Basketball – Bill Gibbons Intensity

If you think 27 years might dampen a coach’s passion for their basketball team you would be wrong when it comes to Bill Gibbons, coach of the Women’s Basketball Team at Holy Cross. My family and I love to attend College sports games around Massachusetts and we had the pleasure of attending 2 Women’s Basketball […]
Worcester Veterans Day Weekend 2011

Tomorrow is Veterans Day and schools are closed. Besides the fun that comes with a 3 day weekend let’s take some time to honor our country’s veterans. Around Worcester you will be able to participate in a variety of Veterans Day events this weekend. If you are out and about it’s a good time to […]
Halloween 2011 in the Worcester Area

Each year we try to put together information we find on Halloween events in the Worcester and Central Mass areas. In 2011 Halloween falls on Monday and that makes it a tough night for partying. You are going to have to catch most of the adult fun on this Friday and Saturday. Many of the […]
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