North Central Mass Events

Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Vista Philharmonic Chamber

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, United States

Performance at Groton Hill Music Center. Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Vista Philharmonic chamber players present an enticing program for chamber orchestra, including Aaron Copland’s all-time favorite, Appalachian Spring, and featuring young harpist Li-Shan Tan in the music of Ravel.

Tall Tales & Heroes

Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA, United States

As American as apple pie, this delightful musical introduces kids to the stories of Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Calamity Jane, John Henry, Molly Pitcher and more! All seats $7.

Family Fun: Halloween at Red Apple Farm

Red Apple Farm 455 Highland Ave., Phillipston, MA, United States

Halloween at Red Apple Farm on Oct. 30. For the Pumpkin Carving Contest, please drop off pumpkins on Saturday or by Noon on Sunday. Costume stroll around animal pen starts at 2:30.

Halloween Happenings in Montachusett

Local Halloween Happenings in the Montachusett Region, including library events in the day and trick or treat times. From the Fitchburg-Leominster Sentinel & Enterprise: Halloween Tiny Types Trick or Treat: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Trick or treat around the library and receive bat wing clappers, coloring books, pumpkin slinkys and more; ages […]

Fall Food Truck Festival

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area 499 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA

Saturday, November 5th, 11 am–5 pm. Fall Food Truck Festival at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton. Enjoy live music, a huge selection of beer and plenty of food to keep you full and happy all day long. Visit Wachusett.com.

Fitchburg History Trivia: Turkey Day Edition

Fitchburg Historical Society 781 Main St, Fitchburg, MA, United States

Saturday November 5th, 6 pm. Fitchburg History Trivia, Turkey Day Edition at the Fitchburg Historical Society, 781 Main St., Fitchburg. Tickets: $25. Visit fitchburghistoricalsociety.com.

Holiday Craft Show at Monty Tech

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School 1050 Westminster St, Fitchburg, MA

Sunday November 6th, 10 am–4 pm. Holiday Craft Show at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, 1050 Westminster St., Fitchburg. More than 100 crafters exhibit at this show to benefit Monty Tech sports teams. Visit newenglandcraftshows.com.

Live Music: Groton Hill Flute Orchestra

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, United States

Beginning with the world premiere of Fanfare for Flute Choir by local composer Stanley M Hoffman, and featuring soprano soloist Lauren Sprague in pieces by J.S. Bach and Michael Davis, conductor Eileen Yarrison will lead the ensemble in music appropriate to the season (Dancing Among Colored Leaves, by Brandon J. Nelson) and favorites from the ensemble’s rich history, including Blue […]

Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Kaiti Jones

Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Ma

Calling all hiking enthusiasts and music lovers! Join Kaiti Jones on the trail at Fruitlands Museum for an intimate live music experience in a stunning natural setting. This unplugged and acoustic show is a unique opportunity to enjoy live music in community and nature. Trail snacks provided. The hike will be a 2.5 mile moderate […]