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Natick Nights 2026!: 250th Anniversary of the United States and 375th Anniversary of Natick

August 6@5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Join us for a fantastic evening of food, shopping, and family-friendly entertainment in the vibrant Natick Center Cultural District. Sponsored by Drink Dion’s Wine Spirits & Market.

Apply to run an activity booth here.

Beer Garden on Common Street: Featuring drinks from Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, Stormalong and Stateside/Surfside Vodka Teas, and kid’s activities by Bloom & Grow Creative.

On Natick Common:

Featuring:

Musical Guest: Turtleheads
Balloon Art with Jonah’s Twisters, Face Painting with Imagine That, Mahjong on the gazebo with Ten Trees Books (5:30-7:30, 4 players at a time first come, first play), Dance Performance at 6:15 PM with Arthur Murray Dance Studio, and Historical Interpreters from 5:30-7:00 PM.

Food from Kid’s Connect, Say Cheese Food Truck, Wild Fox Pierogi, BAHA Mexican, Good Vines, The Bone Sauce and Mig’s Dogs

Historical Interpreters!

A modern photograph of a middle-aged white woman in an 18th century costume holding a quill pen to paper at a desk. The background is outside.

Michele Gabrielson will be portraying Mercy Otis Warren. Find her on Instagram @the_revolutionary_classroom. Michele Gabrielson is an award-winning local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century.  Ms. Gabrielson serves as the secretary for the nonprofit Mercy Otis Warren Society, is a member of the Authenticity Standards Committee for Minuteman National Historic Park and is the coordinator for the Battle Road Guides for the annual reenactment of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. She was awarded a 2024 Rising Star Award for Public History by the Massachusetts History Alliance for her programming titled, “The Revolutionary Classroom,” and named a finalist for the 2024 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year.  She was the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution’s Outstanding History Teacher of the Year for 2025 and the 2025 winner of the Fred Graham Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.

A modern color photograph of a middle-aged white man in 18th century costume. He stands on a grass lawn with a tan fence behind him. His costume consists of a long dark coat, tricorner hat, black pants to his knees, high cream socks to his knees, black shoes, a tan vest and a black cane.

Michael LePage has been a historical interpreter and reenactor since 1993. From being a private soldier in the American Revolution and Civil War hobbies, he has gone on to play historic roles such as John Adams, Paul Revere, and Dr. Joseph Warren. He has performed at Adams National Historical Park, the Paul Revere House, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and many other historical sites and venues. History has been his passion since he was in grade school during the Bicentennial. He graduated from Duxbury High School in Massachusetts in 1984, then the University of Maine with a B.A. in History in 1989.

Booths by: 

Bacon Free Library: The Bacon Free Library is located in South Natick, right on the Charles River! We’re a hub for children’s programming but offer events for all ages, come check us out.

Beaded Bri: Beaded Bri specializes in beautiful, beaded bracelets, and keychains etc. with beautiful colors and charms!

Boston Body Pilates: Boston Body Pilates is a full services Pilates studio offering private and group sessions in Pilates Reformer, Mat, Chair, Tower, & Bodhi Suspension System.

Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty: Established in 2011, Boston West Veterinary Emergency + Specialty is a 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital in Natick, serving Framingham, Wellesley, and the surrounding MetroWest communities. We provide compassionate care for dogs and cats, and understand that your pet is part of your family. Our team strives to treat you and your pet with empathy, respect, and the care your bond deserves.

Bridgemind Craft: Tuan Fan carries its own meaning in Chinese culture. The world Tuan means togetherness, wholeness, reunion. People coming together. So you’re not just holding a craft, you’re holding a small symbol of good fortune and connection.

Bubbledrunk: We sell awesome soap for awesome people.

Burning Wheel Yoga: Join us for a free outdoor yoga session with Burning Wheel. An opportunity to move breathe and reset in the heart of the community. All levels welcome no experience necessary. Bring a mat and step into the practice with us.

Clark Cards: As a young Bennett-Hemenway entrepreneurs- Clark Cards will sell a variety of sports cards, Minecraft Crafts and Pokémon Cards. We will have a special mystery box for anyone interested and willing to see what they get!

Crafting for a Change: Crafting for a Change will be supporting patients at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund at Natick Nights through a baked goods & crafts sale fundraiser! Please come for some yummy food and cute plushies to support our cause!

Diana Levine Photographer: Diana Levine is an editorial and advertising photographer. She has photographed covers for Boston Magazine, The Boston Globe Magazine, and more. She owns a local photo studio, where she photographs headshots and family portraits. This year, Diana was awarded Best of Boston® “2026 Best Family Photographer” by Boston Magazine! You can find her work at dianalevine.com and book an appointment at her studio at dianalevine.com/studio

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Enchanted Memories Travel: Helping families and travelers create unforgettable vacations with complimentary travel planning services specializing in Disney, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and more! Stop by to chat travel, get tips, and start planning your next adventure.

Family Promise Metrowest: Family Promise Metrowest works with a wide range of community partners, businesses, faith communities, and individual supporters to address housing insecurity faced by families with children throughout MetroWest. Our programs include shelter for those who are unhoused, stabilization for shelter graduates, and homelessness prevention/shelter diversion for those at imminent risk of becoming unhoused.

Friends of Natick Trails: Natick has a growing network of trails and walking paths to bring our community together with healthy access to the outdoors. The Friends of Natick Trails (FoNT) support our community’s efforts to extend and improve this trail network, and we encourage public involvement and investment in good trails.

GEO Jewish After School: GEO Jewish Afterschool – Come to our table for Challah Making! All supplies needed to shape a Challah bread will be provided including a vegan dough and pans for taking home. There will also be information for those who wish to learn about our afterschool.

Himaya Art Lab: Our table uses crafts to gather everyone together. This gives an opportunity for children and adults to create and color their own design and we create them into pins!

Inspire Medical SystemsInspire therapy is the only implantable sleep apnea solution chosen by providers and patients for over a decade

Jewelry by Lisa: Fun, stylish jewelry for women and children to wear with flare

Keep Natick Beautiful: Our mission is to inspire and educate volunteers, government leaders, and the business community to work together to make Natick clean, green, and litter-free. To achieve this goal, we need people like you to get involved and take action. People who are passionate about protecting the natural beauty of our home, living a more sustainable lifestyle, and educating the next generation of environmental stewards to do the same.

Kidcasso Art Studio: This September, Kidcasso is bringing more than art classes to Natick—we’re creating a space where children feel seen, supported, and inspired through creativity, connection, and community.

Kumon of Natick: Spin the Wheel for fun prizes! Sign Up for a story reading session and a chance to win a special prize if you attend a Parent Orientation.

Little Sprouts: Little Sprouts is a network of dedicated early educators serving children ages 3 months to 5 years. Through a play-based curriculum and a commitment to sustainable education, we foster healthy development and build strong, responsive relationships in every community we serve.

Maverick Men’s Grooming Center: Today’s version of a classic barbershop — clean, classy, and efficient. Maverick MGC is where old-school craft meets modern precision. Whether you walk through the door at five years old or eighty-five, you leave looking exactly right for the moment that matters.

Musicologie AshlandVisit Musicologie Ashland’s instrument petting zoo booth, where you can try out various instruments and learn more about our music school opening in August 2026

Natick 180: Natick 180 is a local organization that provides support for prevention and treatment for both mental health and substance use. We will have free community resources, interactive activities, and fun giveaways at our booth!

Natick Center Cultural District: Purchase a Community Membership for $25 and receive a gift, pick up a “Natick Pride” rainbow heart pin for free, and we are accepting clothing donations for the Walnut Hill School’s Gender Affirming Closet – clean clothes in teen sizes for any gender identity can be donated to the NCCD booth during Natick Nights.

Natick Drama Workshop: Natick Drama Workshop will host a free lemonade stand kicking off the fall registration of our program.

Natick Eye Care: Ready to learn about eyes and win big? Stop by the Natick Eye Care booth to learn all about your vision through fun interactive games and grab some fantastic swag!

Natick For Black Lives Matter: Natick for Black Lives Matter promotes justice for black people, other minorities, and disabled

Natick Health Department: The Natick Health Department will be providing education and resources about ticks.

Natick is United: We are a town-wide network connecting people through advocacy, education, celebration and conversation to build a vibrant and safe community where we Stand Together and Stand Up for each other.

Natick Outdoor Store: Come to our table for some fun outdoor activities and giveaways!

Natick Service Council: Natick Service Council (NSC) supports Natick neighbors facing economic harship through programs like our food pantry, youth enrichment, career coaching and financial assistance – building a stronger, more compassionate community.

New England Sci-Tech: “Space Science” theme promoting rocketry, electronics, and radio technology for all ages. Hold a rock from outer space!

Nicole Celeste Tiger Lilly Jewelry: Everyone loves jewelry young and old come see some old some new

Pink Ribbon Jewelry: Pink Ribbon Jewelry is non-profit to help fight breast cancer! Earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are handmade with love to raise money for a cure.

PNC BankRelationship Bank that prioritizes connecting with our local communities

ReadyMED Plus: ReadyMED Plus in Natick offers walk-in care 7 days a week, 9am-8pm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a checkup at our Teddy Bear Clinic at Natick Nights!

Rose Lawrence: I create and sell paintings .All Proceed are donated to The Jimmy Fund

Skin Studio: Skin Studio is your local skincare boutique specializing in acne clearing, advanced skin treatments, and hair removal. Stop by our table to play some fun skincare games, learn more about our services, and enter for a chance to win a prize!

Sound & Spirit: Sound & Spirit is a nonprofit, intergenerational choir, welcoming both aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ages. Serving the Metrowest community, the choir presents a wide variety of musical styles, creating joyful performances.

Spvrk Lab: SPVRK Lab is a creative studio built around one simple idea: making creativity more accessible. Specializing in cutters and stamps that make decorating cookies easy and fun, though many of the designs translate very well to wood and clay crafts too!

Team Friends for a Cure Charles River: Hosted by Team Friends for a Cure this evening unites the community to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and support the fight against cancer. Stop by to purchase and decorate/ personalize luminaria bags and learn more about The American Cancer Society ACS and support services they provide as the bags are illuminated at dusk around the gazebo in a ceremony of remembrance, hope, and reflection.

Temple Israel of Natick: Say hello to your neighbors and friends at Temple Israel of Natick, find out how you can get involved, and let the kids enjoy a fun craft while you’re there! Celebrating 80 years of serving the Natick community.

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN): Within a historic firehouse built in 1875, TCAN connects hundreds of artists with thousands of patrons each year.

The Hive: The Hive on Main Street in Natick—a community-driven retail collective in the heart of Natick. We give local entrepreneurs the space, support, and visibility they need to grow their businesses and take their next big step.

The Natick Community Organic Farm: The Natick Community Organic Farm will be bringing a Nature Craft activity, suitable for all ages! Stop by and chat about our educational programs, upcoming events, and more!

The Scone Depot brings its small-batch, hand-baked gourmet scones — real butter, no shortcuts, fresh that day — to Natick Nights. Find us downtown for a scone and a Full Send Cold Brew.

Thrive Pet Healthcare: Thrive Pet Healthcare is veterinary office offering full‑service care, plus safe and engaging boarding and daycare, gives pets a home‑away‑from‑home while supporting the health and happiness of the community’s four‑legged family members. It’s a place where expert medical care meets fun, comfort, and genuine love for animals.

Tiny Star: Tiny Star empowers children ages 6–10 to turn their creativity into real books, creator identity, and lifelong confidence through writing, storytelling, and publishing.

United Home Experts: United Home Experts is a local, family-owned exterior home remodeling company. Stop by our table to play some fun games and a chance to win a prize!

Vanity Fur: Stop by to meet our talented groomers, learn more about our dog grooming salon, and discover the different grooming services we offer to keep your pups looking and feeling their best.

Villari’s Martial Arts of Natick: Come by and learn fun, simple martial arts skills that boost fitness, reduce stress, and help your whole family live safer, healthier, and happier!

Vivilicious Chocolates: Just steps from Natick Common, discover Vivilicious Chocolates during Natick Nights—stop in for complimentary chocolate tastings, handcrafted summer specialties, and an unforgettable chocolate experience.

Vumback Orthodontics: Come visit the Vumback Orthodontics booth to meet our team and test your luck on our plinko board! Drop a chip for a chance to win a prize and discover how we create beautiful smiles here in Natick!

Walnut Hill School for the Arts, the Community Academy at Walnut Hill provides school year and summer session learning opportunities that engage aspiring artists pre-k to adult. We offer programs for a wide range of ages (3 to adult) in Dance, Theater, and more. 

Keep checking back for updates!

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Off the Common:

Art in Action on the lawn of the Morse Institute Library. Art in Action is an opportunity for kids of all ages (including those who are kids at heart!) to come and experience all sorts of artistic endeavors shepherded by local community artists.

Planted Collective will be open until 7:00 PM and is offering 15% off a purchase of $50 or more.

Ten Trees Books will be open until 8:00 PM.

Public bathrooms are located at Natick Town Hall & the Morse Institute Library

 

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