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Worcester Halloween 2014 – Events Update

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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 […]

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Central Mass – Fall Foliage Tool Gets a New Look

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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 […]

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Worcester 2012 Halloween Events Update

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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 […]

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Columbus Day Weekend 2012 in Central Mass

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 […]

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Celebrate Independence Day in Central Mass – 2012

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 […]

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Halloween 2011 in the Worcester Area

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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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Central Mass Video

Central Mass Video

I recently found a video where Lt. Governor Murray highlighted the many things that Central Mass and Worcester have going for it.  The format is a bit dated since it was done back in 2007 but it does mention so much of what we in Massachusetts take for granted, “So Much, So Close”.

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Worcester Ecotarium Partipating in Free Museum Day

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Worcester Ecotarium Partipating in Free Museum Day

This summer our family was able to visit Worcester’s Ecotarium for the first time.  We didn’t quite know what to expect since it is a bit of a mix between park and science museum.  Our kids got a big kick out of the bubble display and the displays regarding the animals and their environments.  It […]

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Enjoying the ThanksGiving Season in Central Mass

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Enjoying the ThanksGiving Season in Central Mass

As Central Massachusetts gets ready to celebrate Thanksgiving there is plenty to do for those who want to get out early.  This weekend on Saturday November 2oth from 9am to 11am The Town of Grafton is holding it’s annual Great Turkey Treasure Hunt.  In exchange for giving a donation of canned goods for the Grafton […]

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Worcester Halloween Events and Activities 2010

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Worcester Halloween Events and Activities 2010

In Part 3 of our 2010 Worcester Halloween Guide we are updating our list of Worcester Halloween Events that are still left to do this October. Halloween is about a week away and there are plenty of activities for you and your family to participate in. Last year we missed going to the Great Pumpkin […]

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Worcester Farmers Markets Open Until End of October

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Worcester Farmers Markets Open Until End of October

Though the temperature is getting a bit brisker it isn’t too late to buy fresh fruit and vegetables at you local Worcester Farmers Market.  I recently saw a story about how well the farmers markets were doing this year on NECN.  Sales have been up almost 20 percent and there is still approximately a month […]

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Worcester Sharks Bring Hockey Action to Marlboro

Filed in Featured, Local Events, Sports, Things to Do by on September 29, 2010 0 Comments
Worcester Sharks Bring Hockey Action to Marlboro

The New England Sports Center in Marlboro is hosting the first 2010 preseason game for the Worcester Sharks.  They will be playing no other than the Providence Bruins at 7pm tonight.  It is weird to think of hockey on a day where it is in the mid-70s but this is a great opportunity to see […]

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Free Museum Day for Central Mass

Free Museum Day for Central Mass

This Saturday September 25th the Smithsonian is continuing it’s annual tradition of sponsoring a Free Museum Day across the US.  In it’s 6th year this event is a great opportunity to explore area museums for free.  Here in Central, Massachusetts there is a wide range of museums. Last year we focused on the Worcester based […]

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Central Mass Fall Foliage Season 2010

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Central Mass Fall Foliage Season 2010

Tomorrow is the first day of fall/autumn and is the kick off of our fall foliage season.  As residents of New England we may sometimes take for granted the beauty of the fall foliage season.  The best fall foliage is something many people actually plan for.  Vacations and day trips are planned during the Autumn […]

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Worcester’s City Square Project – A Win for Central Mass

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Worcester’s City Square Project – A Win for Central Mass

This past Monday the official ground breaking event took place to start the redevelopment of the old City Square Mall.  A project that has taken more than a decade to come to fruition, it is a testament to the will and persistence of many in Worcester that were ridiculed early in the thought process.  The […]

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