North Central Mass Events

41st Annual Arts and Craft Fair

Townsend Common Routes 119 and 13, Townsend, MA, United States

This fall favorite is jam-packed with fun for everyone; 75 vendors, live music, artisan demonstrations, a petting zoo, children’s games, food, and more! You’ll not want to miss your chance to win one of the unique vendor-donated raffles. Proceeds help support the Townsend Historical Society. September 17th and 18th 2022

Autumn Festival of Quilts Show

Hawthorne Brook Middle School 64 Brookline St., Townsend, MA, United States

The Squanicook Colonial Quilt Guild presents this show with over 200 stunning quilts on display. $7 admission. September 17th and 18th 2022

BBQ Fest at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area

Wachusett Mountain 41 Mile Hill Road, Westminster, MA, United States

Food trucks, entertainment, crafters, vendors and more. Bibs are welcome and big appetites are encouraged! The Skyride will be open.

New England Dahlia Society Show & Sale

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill 11 French Road, Boylston, MA

Saturday, September 17, 2022 Show & Sale: 1-5PM Award Ceremony: 3-4PM   Sunday, September 18, 2022 Show & Sale: 10AM-3PM Lecture: “Sensational Dahlias - Something for Everyone” | 1-2PM   There are few flowers that have the unique genetics of dahlias, which accounts for their amazing variability of forms, colors, and sizes. From dime-sized minion […]

2022 Hubbardston Field Day

Vendors, food, Chicken BBQ, attractions, town clubs, and organizations. There will also be a baby contest, bounce house, cow flop contest, music and much more! Rain date, Sunday Sept. 18.

TORI/Nordic Outdoor Marketplace & Classic Car Cruise

Saima Park 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA

Shop for Nordic wares, arts, crafts, jewelry, baked goods, books, music, 50/50, basket raffle, and more! Show off your vehicle and admire others. Live music, food, and fun!

Taverns and Tavern Life in Early New England

Post 2, American Legion 450 S. Barre Rd., Barre, MA, United States

Old Sturbridge Village Historian Tom Kelleher talks about the role of taverns in the public life of the community. From typical food and drink to the common topics discussed and kind of songs sung by the fireside, this talk will look at what it was like inside those "public houses" that dotted the highways and […]

Live Music: Mr. Strickland’s Music for Slackers

Templeton Common Templeton Center Common, Templeton, MA, United States

Enjoy music from the '60s through '80s amid the glorious foliage of autumn on the picturesque Templeton Center Common. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a lunch, and enjoy a relaxing family day.

Women in WWII

Gardner Museum 28 Pearl St, Gardner, MA

Kara Fossey, Executive Director of the Fort Devens Museum and the Groton History Center will present an illustrated program about the various roles American Women played during World War II: military, civilian, and volunteer. WWII has been known as a time of liberation for women, and on the heels of the 100th anniversary of the […]

The Jerry Douglas Band

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Rd., Shirley, MA, United States

Douglas is a freewheeling, forward-thinking recording and touring artist whose output incorporates elements of country, bluegrass, rock, jazz, blues and Celtic into his distinctive musical vision.

The Ben Cote Band

Wachusett Brewing Co. 175 State Road E, Westminster, MA

Cutting-edge and guitar driven, The Ben Cote Band, hailing from Boston, MA, are making Rock N' Roll

Postponed A Night of Zeppelin

Polish American Citizens Club (PACC) 171 Kendall Pond Rd W., Gardner, Ma

A Night of Zeppelin was formed in 2019 when 4 zeppelin enthusiasts came together to play the music of the world's most influential Rock and Roll band that ever existed. Now as a 5 piece unique tribute band, they play all of the hits you’ve heard and loved note for note with the accuracy and […]