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.
Wednesdays, through Jun 30, 2010 Public Tours of the American Antiquarian Society
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 10 Weekends & Road Trips - photography by Troy B. Thompson at Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug 29 "Outback Abstractions" - works by ARTSWorcester member Barbara Kahn at Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug 29 Garden Goddesses - sculptures by Ginny Gillen at Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jul 31 Journeys...Stops Along the Way - ARTSWorcester Summer Members Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 1 Art Exhibit at GArtH - Empty Landscapes, Silent Halls - works by Brian Burris at GArtH - Gallery of Art at the Hadley
310 Sawyerhill 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.
287 Oak St.,
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
Sunday, Jul 5 Independence Day Fireworks - POSTPONED TO 7/5
Sunday, Jul 5 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.
Wednesdays, Fridays, Jul 8 - Aug 19 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Thursday, Jul 9 Park Spirit's Elm Park Concert Series: Beatles for Sale
Thursday, Jul 16 Park Spirit's Elm Park Concert Series: Dennis Brennan
Wednesday, Jul 22 All-City Summer Band Concert
Thursday, Jul 23 Park Spirit's Elm Park Concert Series: The Valves
Green Hill Parkway,
Worcester, MA 01605
Fridays, Jul 10 - Aug 21 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Jul 22 - Aug 2 MACBETH by William Shakespeare
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Aug 5 - Aug 16 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare
Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Aug 19 - Aug 23 MACBETH by William Shakespeare
Thursdays, Saturdays, Aug 20 - Aug 22 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare
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 celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time.
Tuesdays, through Dec 31 Senior Days
Through Monday, Jun 20, 2011 Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell
Saturday, Jul 4 Museum Closed
Sunday, Jul 5 Live Arms and Armor Show
Tuesday, Jul 7 School of Swordplay
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 Aug 26 Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Fridays, through Jul 31 Friday Morning Birds and More
Saturday, Jul 4 Saturday-Morning Bird Walk for Adults
Saturday, Jul 4 Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Sunday, Jul 5 Take a Hike!
321 Main Street,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608, 508-752-0888
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized worldwide as an acoustical masterpiece. Mechanics Hall hosts world-class performers, international classical orchestras, jazz legends, folk and acoustic heroes and recording artists. Mechanics Hall functions as a rental facility and is available for your cultural, corporate, family, educational, or civic event. Call for a schedule of events, including our free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts, tours, and rental rates.
Friday, Jul 10 Wonderland Music Series
Wednesday, Aug 5 Worcester Organ Concert featuring AGO Organ Encounters Alumni
Wednesday, Aug 12 Worcester Organ Concert featuring Robert Horton
Friday, Aug 21 Beethoven's 5th Symphony
Friday, Oct 16 Music Worcester Opening Night 150th Anniversary Season
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.
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
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, Thu, 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.
Third Thursday's of every month, 11am-8pm
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct 30 - Oct 30 Wall at WAM: "Actions Speak," THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman)
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct 11 Rona Pondick: The Metamorphosis of an Object
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 20 Spies Like Us! Nathan Hale and Major Andre
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.
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.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3, 2010 In Their Shirtsleeves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 2, 2010 Tokens of History: One Man's Treasure
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug 8 Batter Up! Worcester's All-American Pastime
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug 8 Batter Up! featuring Peanuts at Bat
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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.
Wednesdays, through Jun 30, 2010 Public Tours of the American Antiquarian Society
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 10 Weekends & Road Trips - photography by Troy B. Thompson at Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug 29 "Outback Abstractions" - works by ARTSWorcester member Barbara Kahn at Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug 29 Garden Goddesses - sculptures by Ginny Gillen at Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jul 31 Journeys...Stops Along the Way - ARTSWorcester Summer Members Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 1 Art Exhibit at GArtH - Empty Landscapes, Silent Halls - works by Brian Burris at GArtH - Gallery of Art at the Hadley
Berlin Orchards
310 Sawyerhill 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
287 Oak St., 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
Sunday, Jul 5 Independence Day Fireworks - POSTPONED TO 7/5
Sunday, Jul 5 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.
Wednesdays, Fridays, Jul 8 - Aug 19 Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Thursday, Jul 9 Park Spirit's Elm Park Concert Series: Beatles for Sale
Thursday, Jul 16 Park Spirit's Elm Park Concert Series: Dennis Brennan
Wednesday, Jul 22 All-City Summer Band Concert
Thursday, Jul 23 Park Spirit's Elm Park Concert Series: The Valves
Green Hill Park
Green Hill Parkway, Worcester, MA 01605
Fridays, Jul 10 - Aug 21 Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Jul 22 - Aug 2 MACBETH by William Shakespeare
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Aug 5 - Aug 16 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare
Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Aug 19 - Aug 23 MACBETH by William Shakespeare
Thursdays, Saturdays, Aug 20 - Aug 22 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare
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 celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time.
Tuesdays, through Dec 31 Senior Days
Through Monday, Jun 20, 2011 Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell
Saturday, Jul 4 Museum Closed
Sunday, Jul 5 Live Arms and Armor Show
Tuesday, Jul 7 School of Swordplay
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 Aug 26 Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Fridays, through Jul 31 Friday Morning Birds and More
Saturday, Jul 4 Saturday-Morning Bird Walk for Adults
Saturday, Jul 4 Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Sunday, Jul 5 Take a Hike!
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608, 508-752-0888
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized worldwide as an acoustical masterpiece. Mechanics Hall hosts world-class performers, international classical orchestras, jazz legends, folk and acoustic heroes and recording artists. Mechanics Hall functions as a rental facility and is available for your cultural, corporate, family, educational, or civic event. Call for a schedule of events, including our free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts, tours, and rental rates.
Friday, Jul 10 Wonderland Music Series
Wednesday, Aug 5 Worcester Organ Concert featuring AGO Organ Encounters Alumni
Wednesday, Aug 12 Worcester Organ Concert featuring Robert Horton
Friday, Aug 21 Beethoven's 5th Symphony
Friday, Oct 16 Music Worcester Opening Night 150th Anniversary Season
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.
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
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, Thu, 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.
Third Thursday's of every month, 11am-8pm
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct 30 - Oct 30 Wall at WAM: "Actions Speak," THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman)
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct 11 Rona Pondick: The Metamorphosis of an Object
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 20 Spies Like Us! Nathan Hale and Major Andre
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.
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.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3, 2010 In Their Shirtsleeves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 2, 2010 Tokens of History: One Man's Treasure
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug 8 Batter Up! Worcester's All-American Pastime
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug 8 Batter Up! featuring Peanuts at Bat
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