‘Mamma Mia!’ plays at Bromfield
Skylight Youth Theater and the Bromfield Drama Society will present “Mamma Mia!” Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m., in the Cronin Auditorium. Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, at the door or in advance at tinyurl.com/MammaMiaHarvardMA.
At the library
The Harvard Public Library is at 4 Pond Road. For the full calendar of events and to register for events, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org/services/events.
Children’s programs
- Saturday toddler story time, ages 1 to 3. Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.
- Baby and toddler disco party, ages 0 to 3+ and their grown-ups, Thursday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. Dance and have fun with your child; includes flashing lights and noise.
- GraviTrax challenge, ages 8 and older, Thursday, April 2, 3:45 p.m. Build a marble raceway.
- Sensory playtime, all ages, best for under 6. Saturday, April 4, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Kids after-school movie, Thursday, April 9, 3:45 p.m. Rated PG.
Teen programs
- Teen cake contest, grades 6-12, Tuesday, March 31, 2:45 p.m.
- Teen advisory board, grades 7-12, Tuesday, April 7, 3 p.m. Help shape collections and programs for teens.
- Teen after-school movie, grades 6-12, Wednesday, April 8, 3 p.m.
Adult programs
- Crafts for adults: wildflower votives. Saturday, March 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
- Monday afternoon at the movies, Monday, March 30, 1 p.m. Rated PG.
- Seed library seed planting, Saturday, April 4, noon to 1 p.m.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- Exhibit: “Orchard Women of Harvard,” on view through April 11.
- Taiwan mahjong for adult beginners, Saturdays, March 28, and April 11, 18, and 25, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Pastel painting with Ann Gillespie, Wednesdays, April 1 through May 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Music is meditation, Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 30, 9 to 9:45 a.m.
- Greenhut artist residency open house and information session, Saturday, April 4, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
- After-school program: Slime Time with Miss Lisa. Tuesdays, April 7 through May 19, 3:45 to 5 p.m. Held at HES.
- Snapology school half day, Science of Slime. Wednesday, April 8, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
- Felting school half day, bunny. Wednesday, April 8, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.
- Evening felting, rabbit with carrot. Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday night fish fry
The Knights of Columbus will host their last fish fry of the season Friday, March 27, 5 to 7 p.m., at Holy Trinity Parish Deacon Hall, 17 Still River Road. Dine-in or take it to go, and help support local charities. Email kofc13764@gmail.com for details or to preorder.
‘Don’t Tell Mother’ at The Cannon Theatre
The Cannon Theatre, 28 Andrews Parkway, Devens, will present “Don’t Tell Mother” weekends through Saturday, April 4. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The show is a fast-paced farce centering on a librarian who’s witnessed a bank robbery just before a dinner with her fiance and his mother. For information and tickets visit thecannontheatre.org.
No Kings rally
Nashoba Indivisible and other pro-democracy organizations invite community members to stand together Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to noon, on the Common, in support of democracy and against authoritarianism. Attendees are encouraged to bring signs, friends, and a spirit of unity in a gathering to affirm democratic values. Find more information and register at indivisible.org/events/no-kings-harvard-mass-2.
Bloom N Art
The annual Bloom N Art show will take place at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank St., Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 29, noon to 4 p.m. In partnership with the Garden Club of Harvard, the Harvard Public Schools art departments, and Fivesparks, Bloom N Art is an exhibit of flower arrangements inspired by student artwork. Free and open to the public.
Easter Egg hunts
Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road, will host Easter Egg hunts Saturday, March 28, Sunday, March 29, and Saturday, April 4, with time slots at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. each day. Kids will search the orchard for colorful eggs and other surprises in this fun-filled spring tradition. Register in advance by contacting Katie at 603-554-7044.
An Easter Egg hunt with candy, prizes, and more will be held Saturday, April 4, 10:30 a.m., at Rogers Field, 37 Buena Vista St., Devens. Call 978-772-8876 or email hclark@mass.development.com for more information.
Build a screech owl nesting box
The Harvard Conservation Trust will host a nesting box workshop Sunday, March 29, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Harvard Congregational Church, 5 Still River Road. Participants will each build a nesting box for screech owls and their young and learn how to install it. $15 donation requested; bring cash or check, or pay online at harvardconservationtrust.org/donate/?level=13. No woodworking experience needed.
Garden Club member projects
The Garden Club of Harvard will host a conversation about members’ plans for spring projects Monday, March 30, 9:30 a.m., at the Harvard Senior Center, 16 Lancaster County Road. Panelists will discuss projects such as organic gardening or expanding a shade garden and will answer questions. Find more information at harvardgardenclub.org/calendar.
Full moon hike
Fruitlands Museum will host a guided hike under the full moon Wednesday, April 1, 7 to 8 p.m., at 102 Prospect Hill Road. Explore the Fruitlands trail system, and the natural and cultural history of the landscape. Meet at the gift shop. Dress for the weather with sturdy shoes, and bring your own flashlight, headlamp, or lantern. Register at thetrustees.org/event/443163.
Spring cider hike
Join the Harvard Conservation Trust for a family-friendly hike Saturday, April 4, 1 p.m., at Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road. Enjoy a one-hour stroll through peach and apple trees, woodland paths, and wildlife meadows, followed by donuts and cider around an outdoor fire pit. Sign up at bit.ly/hct-cider-hike-2026. Free; dress for the weather, hiking shoes recommended.
‘Bridges,’ a publication by immigrant youth
The International Institute of New England will host the writers and organizers of “Bridges” Thursday, April 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank St. Launched by high school student and Harvard resident Lena Aloise in the summer of 2025 as a writing workshop and publication opportunity, “Bridges” spreads awareness about the work of IINE and the experiences of young people learning English as a second language. For details and a link to the publication, visit fivesparks.org/event/bridges-personal-narratives-by-immigrant-youth.
Save the date
- Friday, April 10: Spaghetti supper at Congregational Church
- Sunday, April 12: Jayden Liu Memorial Scholarship fundraiser
- Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, April 26: Townwide cleanup
- Sunday, May 3: Loaves & Fishes 5K walk
- Friday, May 29: PTO Spring Soiree.
Out of town
Pysanky egg decorating workshop
The Icon Museum and Study Center, 203 Union St., Clinton, will offer workshops in pysanky egg decorating Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, 10 a.m. to noon and again 1 to 3 p.m. each day. Experience this process of decorating eggs with traditional folk motifs using a wax-resist method. Cost $45, $35 for members. Find more information and register at iconmuseum.org/calendar.
South Asian karaoke
The Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St., Westford, will host an evening of South Asian karaoke Friday, April 3, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Family, friends, neighbors will enjoy an evening of classic and modern songs from South Asia; all styles and languages are welcome. For details and to sign up visit parisharts.square.site/south-asian-karaoke.
Construction of the Wachusett Reservoir
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will host a presentation on the history of the Wachusett Reservoir Thursday, April 9, 6 to 7 p.m., at the Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. See historical photographs, annual reports, and archived scrapbooks showing the engineering marvel of the reservoir system. Free, reserve a seat at bigelowlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/history-of-the-construction-of-the-wachusett-reservoir.