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August 21, 2026(5 events) St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church will hold its annual Mediterranean Festival Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23. The celebration of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culture and community offers authentic food, sweets, coffee, drinks, live entertainment, Dabke, cultural performances, and a welcoming festival atmosphere. August 21, 2026 – August 23, 2026 St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church 1 Industrial Dr., Shrewsbury, MA Join us for a community fire facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. Suggested donation: $5 (or more). – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA |
August 22, 2026(5 events) St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church will hold its annual Mediterranean Festival Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23. The celebration of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culture and community offers authentic food, sweets, coffee, drinks, live entertainment, Dabke, cultural performances, and a welcoming festival atmosphere. August 21, 2026 – August 23, 2026 St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church 1 Industrial Dr., Shrewsbury, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Join Harvard's own Narcyz Latecki for a free lesson. This is a unique focus and flow experience that goes beyond learning forms. Discover how ancient Tai Chi principles and modern body mechanics come together to improve spinal mobility, pelvic movement, breath coordination, and the free flow of Qi. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA Learn how to successfully care for, breed, and process rabbits for meat. We'll discuss everything you need to know, from choosing a breed to housing to when and how to kill, skin, and clean the animals. Bring your own rabbit or purchase one from us. – The Goose and Hen Farm 85 Old Littleton Road, Harvard, MA |
August 23, 2026(5 events) St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church will hold its annual Mediterranean Festival Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23. The celebration of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culture and community offers authentic food, sweets, coffee, drinks, live entertainment, Dabke, cultural performances, and a welcoming festival atmosphere. August 21, 2026 – August 23, 2026 St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church 1 Industrial Dr., Shrewsbury, MA |
August 24, 2026(5 events) Come for a day of golf, networking, and friendly competition to benefit home health and hospice care for local patients and families. Registration and practice greens open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast at 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m., and banquet at 4 p.m. – Red Tail Golf Club 15 Bulge Road, Devens, MA |
August 25, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The Devens Farmers Market returns with fresh fruits and veggies, every other Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Elm and Jackson Streets. Choosing local food supports nearby growers and connects everyday choices to the broader climate action goals of Devens. – Rogers Field 37 Buena Vista Street, Devens, MA Bring your lawn chairs for the season’s last outdoor concert! Musician and author Matt York performs songs and tells stories about these two musical icons and the important role their friendship played in the trajectory of folk and country music, creating what we now think of as Americana music. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
August 26, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA Come join us for some peace and serenity as we stretch our bodies, minds and spirits practicing yoga in the fresh air and sunshine. We are in our 9th year of this wonderful community event, sponsored by MassDevelopment and supported by IridESSENCE Community Health Collaborative and Dragonfly Wellness Center! – Rogers Field 37 Buena Vista Street, Devens, MA |
August 27, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA The Sudbury Valley Trustees will host an evening of participatory singing Thursday, Aug. 27, 6 to 8 p.m., at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury. Enjoy your favorite campfire songs and share stories of carefree summer days, while making s’mores over a camp stove. – Wolbach Farm 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA Dance the night away as Boston’s own The Love Dogs return to the outdoor stage! This electrifying septet blends jump blues, New Orleans R&B, and early rock ‘n’ roll into a powerhouse sound that’s equal parts musical mastery and pure fun, legendary for getting audiences on their feet. – Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard, MA |
August 28, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA |
August 29, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Join Harvard's own Narcyz Latecki for a free lesson. This is a unique focus and flow experience that goes beyond learning forms. Discover how ancient Tai Chi principles and modern body mechanics come together to improve spinal mobility, pelvic movement, breath coordination, and the free flow of Qi. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA Drop-in for fun stories and songs that promote early literacy. Parents, caregivers and children ages 12 months to 3 years are invited to this special time with Miss Kathleen. To encourage the development of early literacy skills through singing, rhyming, reading, and movement, children will enjoy musical instruments, puppets, and fingerplays. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA Soak in the panoramic views from the Fruitlands hillside as vibrant kites dance across the summer sky. Bring your own to join the spectacle. Kites Over New England will be on hand, launching stunning high-flying kites, offering expert tips for beginners, and showcasing unique designs available for purchase. – Rain Date: August 30 Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard, MA |
August 30, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA We will have a memorable yoga session in one of our pastures with our resident yogi, Krista Schepanovsky, joined by the alpacas. The class is suited for all ages and abilities and will be held for approximately 50-60 mins. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and water bottle. – Harvard Alpaca Ranch 58 Old Mill Rd, Harvard, MA The 99th annual Wachusett Fire Truck Muster will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m., at 1 Still River Road. Firefighters from Bolton, Harvard, Holden, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, and West Boylston will go head-to-head in exciting, fast-paced fire muster competitions while showcasing beautiful antique fire apparatus. – Harvard General Store 1 Still River Road, Harvard, MA |
August 31, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA |
September 1, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA |
September 2, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA |
September 3, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA Babies and toddlers are ready to groove with this kid-friendly disco party. Bring your tiny dancer and we'll supply the groovin' music, awesome lights, and disco balls. Drop in anytime during the one hour party. Bonus points for dressing disco style. Note that there will be flashing lights and noise. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA Explore the many organizations, clubs, and community resources that make Harvard a special place to live at Harvard Community Connections, sponsored by the Harvard Girl Scouts. Learn about upcoming local activities and events, find opportunities to get involved, and connect with neighbors. Free and open to all. – Hildreth Elementary School 27 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard, MA |
September 4, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA Age-old practices of meditation such as Zen remain an effective means of promoting stress-reduction and attaining self-awareness. “Music is Meditation” will explore the use of music in place of verbal mantras. Sessions will employ recurrent musical motives or tranquil meandering themes as a focus for inward centering. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 5, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA |