Attractions
185 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-1634, 508-755-5221, 508-471-2131
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The American Antiquarian Society, founded in 1812, is the third oldest historical society in the United States and the first to be national in its purpose and the scope of its collections. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AAS maintains a library of American history and culture in order to collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed and manuscript record of the United States through the year 1876. The library's collection of materials printed in what is now the United States from the establishment of a press in 1639 through 1820 is the best in the world, and its holdings of American printed materials dating from 1821 through 1876 are among the strongest anywhere. Tours are held Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
660 Main Street,
Worcester, MA 01610, 508-755-5142
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
ARTSWorcester is a non-profit membership organization providing opportunities and services for visual, literary, and performing artists in Central Massachusetts and beyond. ARTSWorcester offers more than 18 visual art exhibits annually: at the historic Aurora Gallery 660 Main Street, Worcester; at the Hall Gallery at Quinsigamond Community College; as part of the Worcester Windows Program; and at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Please call or visit our website for gallery schedule, membership information, and directions.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through Jul 11 Transcending the Blossom - paintings by Laurie Atchue at Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Opening Reception for Worcester Magazine's Sixth Annual Photography Contest Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 23 Worcester Magazine's Sixth Annual Photography Contest Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, May 30 - Jul 2 Fire Works at 5: Anniversary Exhibiton of The Fire Works Clay Studio
Thursday, Jun 12 ARTSWorcester Members Critique evening
310 Lower Sawyer Hill Road,
Berlin, MA 01503, 978-838-2400
Sun: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Pick your own apple orchard. Open late August to November. Hay wagon rides, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting. Pumpkins, Mums, Squash, Corn Stalks. School and Group Tours.
Uxbridge, MA 01569, 508-278-7604
A visitor may get information about the many trails, picnic areas, canoe access, watchable wildlife, interpretive tours, concerts, and other programs offered in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
125 Still River Road,
Bolton, MA 01740, 978-779-2733
Home grown in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers available year round, fruit baskets, gourmet deli & specialty foods, fresh pressed cider, best apple deal in town, gift shop, homemade fudge, just a little bit of all the good things all wrapped up in one under one roof.
454 Grove St.,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-852-2121
A destination for billiard afficionados and novices alike, Boston Billiard Club is the tip-of-the-line in upscale billiard clubs. Blending traditional elegance with contemporary chic, Boston Billiard Blub offers an unparalleled entertainment experience.
12 Lincoln Rd.,
North Brookfield, MA 01535, 508-867-6858, 877-622-7555
An apple picking farm that is open year round with picnic areas for the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. A fresh supply of apples, cider and Vermont cheddar cheese can be found on hand at the Brookfield country store.
Shrewsbury Street and Fantasia Dr,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-799-1175
Thursday, Jul 3 Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Summer Family Concert
145 Redstone Hill Road,
Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6666
Farmland is a Mega-Variety Farm: Part Children's Museum, Petting Farm, Play Park, and the Largest Exhibit of Rare Livestock in North America. Davis' MegaMaze is a 3-dimensional challenge that takes the traditional puzzle maze to a whole new realm. The MegaMaze consists of 3 MILES of pathways! The 14 acre attraction includes three footbridges that connect some pathways and pass over others. Informational quiz-boards are hidden in dead-ends and speaking tubes connect those who may need a little help to the maze master's tower. The maze is so large there is even a portable toilet half way through. Spatial awareness and problem solving are tested through dozens of choices and decision points. Atop the footbridges, guests may behold a great bird's eye view of the maze and surrounding farm. The Maze is shaped in the form of Celtic dragons, which the Davis' have named Cedric and Cecelia.
Highland Street and Park Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01609
The City of Worcester maintains more than 1,215 acres of parkland, encompassing 53 parks and playgrounds, nine City pools, and five City beaches.
Among the City's treasured park land is Elm Park, one of the nation's oldest public park. Designed by the Frederick Law Olmsted and on the National Register of Historic Places, Elm Park's scenic Iron Bridge is the most photographed spot in Central Massachusetts.
Wednesday, Jul 9 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Friday, Jul 11 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Wednesday, Jul 16 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Thursday, Jul 17 - Sunday, Oct 5 Art in the Park, an exhibition of large scale sculptures
Friday, Jul 18 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Green Hill Parkway,
Worcester, MA 01605
Friday, Jul 11 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Friday, Jul 18 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Friday, Jul 25 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Friday, Aug 1 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Friday, Aug 8 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
554 Main St.,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-770-0178, 508-770-0179
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, a 2,300 seat state-of-the-art venue, presents Broadway Shows straight from NY, world-class concerts, national comedians and popular family shows in the heart of Massachusetts.
Through Sunday, Jan 1 B.B. King 60th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, May 18 Arthur Live!
Thursday, May 22 Glenn Miller Orchestra
100 Barber Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches and Overknights.
Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celbration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time. The Museum also hosts an annual Higgins Faire.
Through Wednesday, Oct 15 From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft
Saturday, May 17 Hands-on History
Saturday, May 17 Viking Warrior Presentation
Saturday, May 17 Historical Combat Demonstrations
Sunday, May 18 Hands-on History
116 Mower St,
Worcester, MA 01602
414 Massasoit Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-753-6087
Sun: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than 5 miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Wednesdays, through Sep 24 Volunteer Days at Broad Meadow Brook
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Free Guided Walks at Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Through Sunday, May 18 BIRDATHON! Live Birds of Prey, Guided Walks, Birds and Breakfast, and More!
Saturday, May 17 Birds and Breakfast at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, May 17 Color and Noise from the Deep South: Warbler Walk at Burncoat Pond at Mass Audubon: Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
321 Main Street,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized as the nation's finest pre-civil War concert Hall. A National Historic Landmark, this circa 1857 exhibition hall offers excellent acoustics and a superb Hook pipe organ. It hosts world-class performers and free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts. Call for schedule. Free tours available by appointment.
Wednesday, May 28 JOMP's Spring Gala Concert
Purgatory Rd,
Sutton, MA 01590, 508-234-3733
A unique natural landmark, Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. Popular with picnickers and rock-climbers alike, the Chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 14,000 years ago.
Trails lead to a wide variety of rock formations, with such romantic names as The Corn Crib, The Coffin, The Pulpit, Lovers' Leap and Fat Man's Misery.
Sunday, May 18 Intro to Geology at Purgatory Chasm
Saturday, Aug 9 Intro to Geology at Purgatory Chasm
Lake Ave. and Hamilton St.,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-755-6880
10 North Lake Ave.,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-755-6880
2 Southwick Street,
Mendon, MA 01756, 508-883-8515, 800-258-9182
Get close to over 500 animals! we feature over 100 species in this 300 acre countryside setting, New England's largest zoological collection.
234 Ball Street,
Northborough, MA 01532, 508-393-6406
Tougas Family Farm has been providing fresh fruit, fresh air, and family fun to New England residents for 25 years. Customers harvest fruits and berries and enjoy a farm experience with autumn wagon rides, a children's playground, and barnyard animals. The Kitchen serves fruit desserts, ice cream, beverages, and light lunch items. Crops include strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, and pumpkin. Our season runs from early June through early November. Our hours vary with the fruit season; information posted at www.tougasfarm.com
10 Tuckerman Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-3102, 508-754-1234
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Tuckerman Hall is a multi-purpose venue for concerts, lectures, social, and civic events. The hall was designed in 1902 by Josephine Wright Chapman. She is known as on of the finest female architects in this country's history and is on the national register.
499 Mountain Road,
Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-2300
With two new trails and a new triple chair, Wachusett Mountain continues to be one of the premier ski resorts in southern New England. A total of 20 trails, 111 acres of terrain and 1,000 foot vertical drop help make Wachusett the closest thing to "real" mountain skiing in Worcester. Now with six lifts - including Massachusetts' only 2 high-speed quad chairlifts -- Wachusett makes riding up the mountain as much fun as skiing down! Also featured is a new 10,000 square foot addition to the resort's award-winning base lodge. With mountainside dining in the Black Diamond Restaurant and base lodge cafeteria, Wachusett has received national recognition for being one of the best ski areas in New England for mountain food. The Mountainside Ski and Sports Shop and Instant Demo Center feature the latest in equipment to purchase or try. The ski school and children's programs will have first-time skiers or snowboarders enjoying the mountain quickly. In the off-season, enjoy miles of hiking trails, ride the Skyride to the summit, experience one of the fall festivals or consider the base lodge for your next corporate outing. The ski area specializes in successful busienss outings for groups of all sizes. Conveniently located in Princeton, just 20 minutes from Worcester. Take I -190 North to exit 5, follow Route 140 North to ski area,
33 Canterbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01610, 508-757-7727
The Worcester African Cultural Center is located in a historic building formerly used for manufacturing. The Center is an affiliate of The Worcester Cultural Coalition.
The Worcester African Cultural Center houses a gallery, Gift Shop and performing arts center. The museum displays artifacts from the entire African Continent. Display items include masks, figurative sculptures, textiles and contemporary art.
The Worcester African Cultural Center provides a forum for cross-cultural exchange, and is an established resource for information on African art and culture for elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities, in Worcester, its surrounding communities, and the Northeast region. At present there are few institutions where the general public, students, families, and tourists can engage in activities and events related to African art and culture.
55 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
5,000 years of art and culture displayed in 36 galleries. Worcester's world-class art museum chronicles the extra-ordinary history of human creativity through 50 centuries. See antiquities, oils, prints, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts and more. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch; see cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museums many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan.
Dedicated to the promotion of art and art education, the Museum offers a year-round studio art and art appreciation program that enrolls over 6,000 adult and youth students each year. Public tours are offered Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 1 PM, September through May. Enjoy a delectable lunch in the Museum Café, and browse the Shop for unique gifts and mementos. Rent exquisite spaces for meetings, parties, and other social or business events. Visit us online to learn more about our special exhibitions at www.worcesterart.org.
***Hours and Admission***
Wed-Sun, 11am - 5pm; Third Thursday's of every month, 11am-8pm.; and Sat, 10am-5pm
Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct 5 Wall at WAM: Alexander Ross
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 21 Two Chinas: Chen Qiulin and Yun-Fei Ji
Saturday, May 17 Tour of the Month: Religion through Art
Sunday, May 18 Duo Divertimento
Saturday, May 24 Concert: Doa Divertimento
25 Sagamore Road,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education.
The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life.
The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Through Monday, May 26 Pulp Function
Wednesday, Jun 4 - Thursday, Jun 5 Cultural Community Input Meeting
30 Elm Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs. Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
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Attractions
American Antiquarian Society
185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1634, 508-755-5221, 508-471-2131
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The American Antiquarian Society, founded in 1812, is the third oldest historical society in the United States and the first to be national in its purpose and the scope of its collections. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AAS maintains a library of American history and culture in order to collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed and manuscript record of the United States through the year 1876. The library's collection of materials printed in what is now the United States from the establishment of a press in 1639 through 1820 is the best in the world, and its holdings of American printed materials dating from 1821 through 1876 are among the strongest anywhere. Tours are held Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
ARTSWorcester
660 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610, 508-755-5142
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
ARTSWorcester is a non-profit membership organization providing opportunities and services for visual, literary, and performing artists in Central Massachusetts and beyond. ARTSWorcester offers more than 18 visual art exhibits annually: at the historic Aurora Gallery 660 Main Street, Worcester; at the Hall Gallery at Quinsigamond Community College; as part of the Worcester Windows Program; and at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Please call or visit our website for gallery schedule, membership information, and directions.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through Jul 11 Transcending the Blossom - paintings by Laurie Atchue at Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Opening Reception for Worcester Magazine's Sixth Annual Photography Contest Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 23 Worcester Magazine's Sixth Annual Photography Contest Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, May 30 - Jul 2 Fire Works at 5: Anniversary Exhibiton of The Fire Works Clay Studio
Thursday, Jun 12 ARTSWorcester Members Critique evening
Berlin Orchards
310 Lower Sawyer Hill Road, Berlin, MA 01503, 978-838-2400
Sun: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Pick your own apple orchard. Open late August to November. Hay wagon rides, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting. Pumpkins, Mums, Squash, Corn Stalks. School and Group Tours.
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
Uxbridge, MA 01569, 508-278-7604
A visitor may get information about the many trails, picnic areas, canoe access, watchable wildlife, interpretive tours, concerts, and other programs offered in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Bolton Orchards
125 Still River Road, Bolton, MA 01740, 978-779-2733
Home grown in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers available year round, fruit baskets, gourmet deli & specialty foods, fresh pressed cider, best apple deal in town, gift shop, homemade fudge, just a little bit of all the good things all wrapped up in one under one roof.
Boston Billiard Club
454 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605, 508-852-2121
A destination for billiard afficionados and novices alike, Boston Billiard Club is the tip-of-the-line in upscale billiard clubs. Blending traditional elegance with contemporary chic, Boston Billiard Blub offers an unparalleled entertainment experience.
Brookfield Orchards, Inc.
12 Lincoln Rd., North Brookfield, MA 01535, 508-867-6858, 877-622-7555
An apple picking farm that is open year round with picnic areas for the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. A fresh supply of apples, cider and Vermont cheddar cheese can be found on hand at the Brookfield country store.
Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park)
Shrewsbury Street and Fantasia Dr, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-799-1175
Thursday, Jul 3 Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Summer Family Concert
Davis Farmland & MEGA MAZE
145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6666
Farmland is a Mega-Variety Farm: Part Children's Museum, Petting Farm, Play Park, and the Largest Exhibit of Rare Livestock in North America. Davis' MegaMaze is a 3-dimensional challenge that takes the traditional puzzle maze to a whole new realm. The MegaMaze consists of 3 MILES of pathways! The 14 acre attraction includes three footbridges that connect some pathways and pass over others. Informational quiz-boards are hidden in dead-ends and speaking tubes connect those who may need a little help to the maze master's tower. The maze is so large there is even a portable toilet half way through. Spatial awareness and problem solving are tested through dozens of choices and decision points. Atop the footbridges, guests may behold a great bird's eye view of the maze and surrounding farm. The Maze is shaped in the form of Celtic dragons, which the Davis' have named Cedric and Cecelia.
Elm Park
Highland Street and Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01609
The City of Worcester maintains more than 1,215 acres of parkland, encompassing 53 parks and playgrounds, nine City pools, and five City beaches. Among the City's treasured park land is Elm Park, one of the nation's oldest public park. Designed by the Frederick Law Olmsted and on the National Register of Historic Places, Elm Park's scenic Iron Bridge is the most photographed spot in Central Massachusetts.
Wednesday, Jul 9 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Friday, Jul 11 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Wednesday, Jul 16 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Thursday, Jul 17 - Sunday, Oct 5 Art in the Park, an exhibition of large scale sculptures
Friday, Jul 18 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Green Hill Park
Green Hill Parkway, Worcester, MA 01605
Friday, Jul 11 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Friday, Jul 18 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Friday, Jul 25 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Friday, Aug 1 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Friday, Aug 8 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
554 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608, 508-770-0178, 508-770-0179
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, a 2,300 seat state-of-the-art venue, presents Broadway Shows straight from NY, world-class concerts, national comedians and popular family shows in the heart of Massachusetts.
Through Sunday, Jan 1 B.B. King 60th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, May 18 Arthur Live!
Thursday, May 22 Glenn Miller Orchestra
Higgins Armory Museum
100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches and Overknights. Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celbration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time. The Museum also hosts an annual Higgins Faire.
Through Wednesday, Oct 15 From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft
Saturday, May 17 Hands-on History
Saturday, May 17 Viking Warrior Presentation
Saturday, May 17 Historical Combat Demonstrations
Sunday, May 18 Hands-on History
Liberty Farm
116 Mower St, Worcester, MA 01602
Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
414 Massasoit Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-753-6087
Sun: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than 5 miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Wednesdays, through Sep 24 Volunteer Days at Broad Meadow Brook
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Free Guided Walks at Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Through Sunday, May 18 BIRDATHON! Live Birds of Prey, Guided Walks, Birds and Breakfast, and More!
Saturday, May 17 Birds and Breakfast at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, May 17 Color and Noise from the Deep South: Warbler Walk at Burncoat Pond at Mass Audubon: Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized as the nation's finest pre-civil War concert Hall. A National Historic Landmark, this circa 1857 exhibition hall offers excellent acoustics and a superb Hook pipe organ. It hosts world-class performers and free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts. Call for schedule. Free tours available by appointment.
Wednesday, May 28 JOMP's Spring Gala Concert
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Purgatory Rd, Sutton, MA 01590, 508-234-3733
A unique natural landmark, Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. Popular with picnickers and rock-climbers alike, the Chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 14,000 years ago. Trails lead to a wide variety of rock formations, with such romantic names as The Corn Crib, The Coffin, The Pulpit, Lovers' Leap and Fat Man's Misery.
Sunday, May 18 Intro to Geology at Purgatory Chasm
Saturday, Aug 9 Intro to Geology at Purgatory Chasm
Quinsigamond State Park: Lake Park
Lake Ave. and Hamilton St., Worcester, MA 01604, 508-755-6880
Quinsigamond State Park: Regatta Point
10 North Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01605, 508-755-6880
Southwick's Zoo
2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756, 508-883-8515, 800-258-9182
Get close to over 500 animals! we feature over 100 species in this 300 acre countryside setting, New England's largest zoological collection.
Tougas Family Farm
234 Ball Street, Northborough, MA 01532, 508-393-6406
Tougas Family Farm has been providing fresh fruit, fresh air, and family fun to New England residents for 25 years. Customers harvest fruits and berries and enjoy a farm experience with autumn wagon rides, a children's playground, and barnyard animals. The Kitchen serves fruit desserts, ice cream, beverages, and light lunch items. Crops include strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, and pumpkin. Our season runs from early June through early November. Our hours vary with the fruit season; information posted at www.tougasfarm.com
Tuckerman Hall
10 Tuckerman Street, Worcester, MA 01609-3102, 508-754-1234
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Tuckerman Hall is a multi-purpose venue for concerts, lectures, social, and civic events. The hall was designed in 1902 by Josephine Wright Chapman. She is known as on of the finest female architects in this country's history and is on the national register.
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-2300
With two new trails and a new triple chair, Wachusett Mountain continues to be one of the premier ski resorts in southern New England. A total of 20 trails, 111 acres of terrain and 1,000 foot vertical drop help make Wachusett the closest thing to "real" mountain skiing in Worcester. Now with six lifts - including Massachusetts' only 2 high-speed quad chairlifts -- Wachusett makes riding up the mountain as much fun as skiing down! Also featured is a new 10,000 square foot addition to the resort's award-winning base lodge. With mountainside dining in the Black Diamond Restaurant and base lodge cafeteria, Wachusett has received national recognition for being one of the best ski areas in New England for mountain food. The Mountainside Ski and Sports Shop and Instant Demo Center feature the latest in equipment to purchase or try. The ski school and children's programs will have first-time skiers or snowboarders enjoying the mountain quickly. In the off-season, enjoy miles of hiking trails, ride the Skyride to the summit, experience one of the fall festivals or consider the base lodge for your next corporate outing. The ski area specializes in successful busienss outings for groups of all sizes. Conveniently located in Princeton, just 20 minutes from Worcester. Take I -190 North to exit 5, follow Route 140 North to ski area,
Worcester African Cultural Center
33 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01610, 508-757-7727
The Worcester African Cultural Center is located in a historic building formerly used for manufacturing. The Center is an affiliate of The Worcester Cultural Coalition. The Worcester African Cultural Center houses a gallery, Gift Shop and performing arts center. The museum displays artifacts from the entire African Continent. Display items include masks, figurative sculptures, textiles and contemporary art. The Worcester African Cultural Center provides a forum for cross-cultural exchange, and is an established resource for information on African art and culture for elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities, in Worcester, its surrounding communities, and the Northeast region. At present there are few institutions where the general public, students, families, and tourists can engage in activities and events related to African art and culture.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
5,000 years of art and culture displayed in 36 galleries. Worcester's world-class art museum chronicles the extra-ordinary history of human creativity through 50 centuries. See antiquities, oils, prints, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts and more. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch; see cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museums many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan. Dedicated to the promotion of art and art education, the Museum offers a year-round studio art and art appreciation program that enrolls over 6,000 adult and youth students each year. Public tours are offered Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 1 PM, September through May. Enjoy a delectable lunch in the Museum Café, and browse the Shop for unique gifts and mementos. Rent exquisite spaces for meetings, parties, and other social or business events. Visit us online to learn more about our special exhibitions at www.worcesterart.org. ***Hours and Admission*** Wed-Sun, 11am - 5pm; Third Thursday's of every month, 11am-8pm.; and Sat, 10am-5pm Free for members, $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all Saturdays, 10am-noon.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct 5 Wall at WAM: Alexander Ross
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 21 Two Chinas: Chen Qiulin and Yun-Fei Ji
Saturday, May 17 Tour of the Month: Religion through Art
Sunday, May 18 Duo Divertimento
Saturday, May 24 Concert: Doa Divertimento
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education. The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life. The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Through Monday, May 26 Pulp Function
Wednesday, Jun 4 - Thursday, Jun 5 Cultural Community Input Meeting
Worcester Historical Museum
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs. Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
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