North Central Mass Events

Event Series Full Moon Canoe Tour

Full Moon Canoe Tour

Nashoba Paddler, LLC 398 W Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Here's a chance to take a 5-mile full moon canoe trip on the Nashua River, Sept. 9 and 10. View night creatures such as owls, bats and more! Sets out at dusk. $60 per person, canoes only. Refreshments included. Registration required online.

Dragonflies & Damsels Field Trip

Alan E. Rich Environmental Park 10 Main Street, Athol, 01331

Join Athol Bird and Nature Club President Dave Small for a late summer exploration dragonflies and damsels of the Millers River near the Alan E. Rich Environmental Park in Athol. General equipment to bring:, water, sunscreen, footwear for wading in shallow water, camera, insect net, and your sense of adventure. Target species include the lovely […]

Event Series Full Moon Canoe Tour

Full Moon Canoe Tour

Nashoba Paddler, LLC 398 W Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Here's a chance to take a 5-mile full moon canoe trip on the Nashua River, Sept. 9 and 10. View night creatures such as owls, bats and more! Sets out at dusk. $60 per person, canoes only. Refreshments included. Registration required online.

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 […]

Hey Day at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary 113 Goodnow Rd., Princeton, MA

Celebrate Wachusett Meadow’s agricultural history at our annual Hey Day festival. Listen to live music, shop local vendors, and enjoy locally made foods and baked goods for sale. Admission includes all activities including canoeing, hayrides, pumpkin painting and more. Princeton Arts Society Members will have art on display and for sale.

Rock Walk to Rollstone Hill

Fitchburg Main St Main St, Fitchburg, MA, United States

Take a slow and easy, comfortable and extraordinarily scenic two mile walk to the summit of Rollstone Hill. The story and history of the Rollstone Boulder, the quarries, and several other interesting sites along the way will be explored and the historical and cultural influence they had on Fitchburg will be discussed. Call 978-345-7000 for […]

Tully Lake Triathlon

Tully Lake Campground 25 Doane Hill Rd, Royalston, MA, United States

Our 17-mile paddle/run/bike triathlon is designed to showcase all the best this region has to offer. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each of the following categories: Individual–Women, Individual–Men, Team–Two Person, Team–Three Person, and Team–Four Person. Racers must be 13 or older. The 5-mile paddle starts from Tully Lake Campground, proceeds up […]

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 […]