Leominster Festival of Trees
2024-01-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-03 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 10 more dates | Leominster City Hall, 25 West Street, Leominster, MA, 01453, United States
Monday, Nov. 21, Opening of the Leominster Festival of Trees opens at Tata Auditorium in Leominster City Hall, Leominster. See a variety of decorated trees, through December 17. Hours vary; visit Leominster-ma.gov.

Winter Fest Fruitlands Museum
2024-02-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Ma
The Fruitlands Museum is hosting a Winter Fest Saturday, February 24 11:00am-4:00pm.
Fruitlands Museum and the Harvard Lion’s Club are teaming up again to throw out the winter blues and awaken the Fruitlands hillside with a festival day of family-friendly activities. Join for a day of seasonal celebrations!
Activities include: 5k Road Race, Human Dog Sled Race, Sledding, Fire Pits, S’mores, Nature Walks, Enchanted Forest, Wassailing the Orchard, and Food in a heated tent. Learn more about the day’s events and register for races on the Lion’s Club website.
Event admission includes access to the Wayside Gallery and Grounds.
Member Adult: $5
Member Child: FREE
Nonmember Adult: $5
Nonmember Child: FREE

Uruguayan Cultural Showcase at Riverfront Park Fitchburg
2024-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Riverfront Park, Boulder Drive, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
Uruguayan Culture Showcase at Riverfront Park in Fitchburg on Saturday April 20 from 1:00 – 4:00pm.
Bringing the Uruguayan Carnival to Fitchburg.
Performances by K’Sanova la del Pueblo, Murga “Los 8 de Mongo”, and Centro Celeste’s Candombe Group. Each one represents a cultural aspect of the Carnival that is experienced in Uruguay. Invited vendors, food for sale, and children’s activities. Come enjoy the day with friends and family!

Llevando el Carnaval Uruguayo al Riverfront Park en Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Contáramos con grupos locales como K’Sanova la del Pueblo, Murga “Los 8 de Mongo”, y la Comparsa de Candombe de Centro Celeste. Cada uno representan un aspecto cultural del carnaval que se vive en Uruguay. Horario de 1:00 PM a 4:00 PM. Vendedores invitados, venta de comida, y actividades para niños. Ven a disfrutar el día con tu familia y amigos!

This program is supported by the Fitchburg Creative City Partnership, as funded by Mass Development / TDI and the BARR Foundation, as one component of a broader “TDI Creative Cities” initiative to boost arts-based economic development.

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Earth Day Festival at In the Meadow Farm
2024-04-21 11:00 - 15:00 | In the Meadow Farm, 40 Page St, Lunenburg, Ma, 01462
Celebrate Mother Earth at this Earth Day Festival with the alpacas of In the Meadow Farm in Lunenburg, April 21, 11:00-3:00!
Local artisans and farms will be present selling their best products. Earth-friendly activities will be available, including crafts for both children and adults, as well as a few other surprises!
In the Meadow Farm’s alpaca friends will also be available for selfies and love at the Alpaca Photo Booth. For $5, you and up to three of your friends can have an up close and personal experience with a couple members of the herd.
Don’t miss out on the vendor raffle basket! You have the chance to win a wonderful basket filled with items contributed by vendors.
Proceeds from activities, the Alpaca Photo Booth, and the vendor raffle basket will go towards the fundraising goal of In the Meadow Farm’s Project Bread Walk for Hunger Team. Learn more about Project Bread and the important work they do here.

Fitchburg Celebrates Earth Day
2024-04-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Riverfront Park, Boulder Drive, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
Join the City of Fitchburg to celebrate our wonderful Earth at Riverfront Park, 12:00-3:00pm on April 21.
This free festival event will feature many great vendors, as well as a number of information tables, all focused on sustainable resources, initiatives, and activities. Together, we can create awareness of the effect pollution is having on the Earth and learn to adopt environmentally sustainable habits and take action, and have a blast while we’re at it!
Want to make a difference in your local community? Before the celebration, there will be a community clean-up of Riverfront Park. Help tidy up litter and pull up invasive plants at Riverfront Park, 9:00-12:00! Some tools and work gloves will be provided. If you are able, please bring loppers, pruning shears, work gloves, sunscreen, water, and a hat if possible.
Have extra plants or seeds? Looking for just the right addition to your garden or yard? Fitchburg’s Earth Day Celebration will feature a Plant Swap! Whether you’re looking to swap plants or seeds, indoor or outdoor plants, the Plant Swap has you covered. Note: No invasive plants, and please do not bring plants if your yard is already infested with jumping worms.
There will also be a clothing swap, so lightly worn, non-torn, unstained clothing can see a new life in someone else’s closet, instead of a landfill.
North County Land Trust will host a sustainable art activity. There will also be a Chalk Art Activity with nontoxic washable chalk. Baby wipes will be provided for chalk hands.
Crunch Fitness will host a free Zumba class, and Energize Fitness will also have a free fitness class.
Bin There Dump That has generously sponsored a dumpster for people to bring a bag of trash and dump. No large or bulk items will be accepted.
Food vendors include Uprise Baking Co., Waves Dairy Free Soft Serve, and Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice.
For more details about vendors and activities at the Earth Day Celebration, check out the official event site here.

23rd Annual Apple Blossom Festival at Sholan Farms
2024-05-18 10:00 | Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St, Leominster, MA, 01453, United States
The 23rd Annual Apple Blossom Festival at Sholan Farms will be Saturday, May 18 starting at 10:00am.
This Festival is an event the whole family can enjoy with children’s activities, crafters, music, butterfly release and food trucks.
Since 2002, the Apple Blossom Festival has grown and become a community event almost synonymous with spring to both local residents and visitors alike.

Spring Fling at Plain View Farm
2024-05-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Plain View Farm, 130 Gardner Road, Hubbardston, MA, 01452, United States
Plain View Farm will host local artisans and vendors for a two-day Spring Fling festival, May 18, 10:00-4:00, and May 19, 10:00-3:00.
Over 20 local artisans and food vendors will be featured, as well as a kids area. Plus, a great opportunity for meet and greets with the llamas and alpacas.
Learn more about Plain View Farm at their website here!

Devens Food Truck and Craft Festival
2024-06-01 11:00 - 18:00 | Verbeck Field, 27 Antietam Street, Devens, MA, 01434, United States
Have a blast and some great food at the Devens Food Truck and Craft Festival at Verbeck Field, June 1, 11:00-6:00pm!
Verbeck Field will host a wide variety of local craft vendors and favorite food trucks for this fun festival! There will also be live musical performances, games of cornhole, and more!
A rain date has been scheduled for June 2 in the event of poor weather.

Founder's Day 90's Style in Winchendon
2024-06-08 14:00 | Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Rd, Winchendon, Ma
Founder’s Day 90’s Style in Winchendon on Saturday, June 8 at 2:00pm at the Winchendon Community Park.
Featuring a performance by Max Recoil and New Release.
There will be games, raffles, food and more.

Groton Greenway River Festival
2024-06-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Petapawag Canoe Launch, Groton/Pepperell, 11 South Rd, Pepperell, MA, 01463, United States
The Groton Greenway will host a festival celebrating Groton’s fantastic riverfronts at Petapawag Canoe Launch, June 9, 11:00-4:00pm!
Come have a great time with nature, music, and community vibes! The beautiful section of the Nashua River along the Petapawag Canoe Luanch is a great place for the whole family to relax and have fun.
The Groton Greenway protects river and stream frontage throughout Groton, especially along the Nashua and Squannacook Rivers. They also do a lot of great work educating people on the environmental and financial importance of protecting local riverfront lands.
To learn more about the Groton Greenway River Festival and Groton Greenway, check out their FaceBook page here.

Nashoba Rock N Brewfest
2024-06-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Lancaster Fairgrounds, 318 Seven Bridge Rd, Lancaster, Ma, 01523
Nashoba Rock N Brewfest Saturday, June 15 from 3:00-6:00pm at the The Fairgrounds in Lancaster.
The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation is excited to have you join them at the 3rd Annual Nashoba Rock N Brewfest.
With over 20 of the finest breweries and other libation vendors, food trucks, yard games and live bands, they are hoping to rock your socks off while helping raise money to those in need.
This is an adults only, 21+ event.

Kesäjuhla / Finnish Summer Festival
2024-06-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA
Kesäjuhla / Finnish Summer Festival on Sunday, June 23 from 10:00am-3:00pm at Finnish Center at Saima Park.
Chess Tournament (registration 8:45-9:15; play begins 9:30); outdoor games,chicken barbecue (reservations required), coffee and pulla, hotdogs, music,folk dancers, cultural program TBA.
To register, make reservations, or for moreinformation, email finnishcenter@yahoo.com or call 978-407-9690 and leave a message.
