North Central Mass Events

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 […]

Fitchburg Veterans Council’s 8th annual 5K

Hollis Hills Farm 340 Marshall Rd., Fitchburg, MA, United States

This is a Cross Country 5K event located at the beautiful Hollis Hills Farm. Runners and walkers are welcome to register. Stay and enjoy the food and music after the race. All proceeds benefit our local Veterans via the Friends of Fitchburg Veterans emergency relief fund and the Fitchburg Veterans Council. The Veterans Council is […]

Ashby Pumpkin Festival on the Common

Ashby Common Main Street, Ashby, MA, United States

Family fun, games, delicious food, crafters, live music and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashby Public Library.

Up in the Air Fair

Royalston Fish & Game Club 49 Main Rd, Phillipston, MA, United States

Aerialists Molly Baechtold and Leah Abel perform at 1 pm. Enjoy music, food, crafters and vendor tables, raffles, and music by Joshua LeVangie. Sponsored by the Royalston South Village Revitalization Committee.

Event Series The 10th Annual Craft Festival

The 10th Annual Craft Festival

The festival features 48 juried New England artisans under two 140’ x 40’ festival tents (rain or shine). The show’s quality of handmade craft, museum offerings, and stunning views has made the festival a popular September destination. Tickets, $12, include entry to Fruitlands Museum galleries, historic structures, exhibits, and trails. For tickets and details, visit […]

Fabulous Fall Festival

Downtown Gardner 1 Parker St., Gardner, Ma

The Fabulous Fall Festival in Downtown Gardner Massachusetts is an annual family-friendly street festival. Downtown Gardner is transformed into a pedestrian shopping and entertainment area. Local shops, restaurants, and businesses display their merchandise on the streets. Vendor tents line the streets including crafters, novelties, non-profit agencies, and food trucks. Entertainment includes games, music, inflatable jumping structures, costumed characters, […]

First Annual Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair

Main St, Ashburnham Main St, Ashburnham, MA, United States

The street will be lined with businesses and artists from Ashburnham and surrounding areas, along with art projects, live entertainment all day, food and drink, live demonstrations, Touch-a-Truck, the Farmers Market, and activities for all ages.

Fabulous Fall Festival, Chair Luge, and Oktoberfest

Mark Your Calendars! Downtown Gardner's Oktoberfest 2022 is the Last Saturday in September (EVERY YEAR!) Fall Festival featuring Downtown Merchants All Day Live Music starts at 11:00 featuring Traditional German Folk Band THE HOFBRAUHAUS BAVARIANS Tapping of the Keg 11:30 Steinholding Contest 1:00 Chair Luge 2:00 GINO MATTEO 3:30 PM MATT SWANTON BAND WITH WILDCAT […]