BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://natickcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Natick Center Cultural District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20260317T135700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T135700Z UID:10007570-1774461600-1774468800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Plant Care Clinic DESCRIPTION:Plant Clinic Night\, March 25th at 6 PM – bring your plants for expert care\, hands-on tips\, and enjoy wine\, beer & snacks! \n\n\n\n\n🌿 Plant Clinic Night at Planted Collective\nGot plant problems? We’ve got plant answers. 🌿🛠️ \nJoin us for Plant Clinic Night at Planted Collective — a hands-on workshop where you bring in your own houseplants for some expert TLC. Plus\, enjoy a selection of wine\, beer\, and light snacks while you work! \n🗓 Date: Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\n🕕 Time: 6:00 PM\n📍 Location: Planted Collective\, 37 S Main St\, Natick\, MA (in shop) \n🌿 Ticket Levels:\nBeginner Sprout – $60\n• Up to five plants for personalized care\n• Take-home kit with:\n– Tabletop potting mat\n– Pruners/shears\n– Fresh materials for the evening\n• Step-by-step guidance from our team\n👉 All tools are yours to keep! \nPlant Pal Pro – $10\n• Designed for returning participants\n• Up to five plants for personalized care\n• Bring back your mat & shears from a previous clinic\n• Includes fresh materials + full workshop access \n🌿 What You’ll Get:\n• Hands-on plant care instruction & troubleshooting\n• Guidance on repotting\, pruning\, and pest/disease management\n• Expert advice tailored to your own plants\n• Wine\, beer\, and light snacks to enjoy while you work\n• A cozy\, plant-filled space to learn\, ask questions\, and connect with fellow plant lovers \nThis is the perfect night to revive struggling plants\, learn better care routines\, and leave with confidence to keep your indoor jungle thriving. 🌿 \n✨ Space is limited\, so grab your ticket soon! Let’s get your plant babies back on track. 💚 URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/plant-care-clinic/ LOCATION:The Planted Collective\, 37 S Main Street\, Natick\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-122.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20260205T154518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154518Z UID:10007543-1771232400-1771599600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Creativity Workshops DESCRIPTION:Dates: MONDAY\, 2/16 – FRIDAY\, 2/20 (Openings still available on Monday\, Thursday and Friday) \nTimes: 9:00-1:00 with extended day option until 3:00 \nPlace: 3 Adams Street\, Natick Center \nAges: 8 – 15 \nCost: $110.00/day $35.00 for extended day option until 3:00 \nGinger and Helen will be offering both a sewing and an art project each day\, with a break around 11:00\, so please bring a water bottle and snack for the morning sessions.If staying until 3:00\, we will be taking a break at 1:00 for lunch\, so please pack a lunch for the full day. \nWe will be able to take up to 12 kids per day\, so PLEASE sign up early. These classes do fill up fast. \nThe morning session is a structured time for each child to complete both a sewing project and an art project in a small group of up to 6 kids.\nThe afternoon session until 3:00 is more loosely structured\, allowing the kids to work on a project of their choice with the guidance of Ginger and myself.\nThese workshops offer the opportunity to learn new art skills and hone sewing skills using the sewing machine\, while inspiring creativity and confidence in each child. \nIf your child has not had any sewing experience using the sewing machine\, or would like a REFRESHER lesson\, I will be offering a mini 1-hour class the week prior to our workshops that Friday\, February 13 after school at 3:30-4:30 for just $25.00. \nTo sign up for our classes\, please email helenshandbags@rcn.com with your child’s name\, age\, days and times you would like\, as well as emergency contact information and any allergies your child might have.\nI will get right back to you to confirm your slots. \nThank you and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. \nSincerely\,\nHelen and Ginger URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/creativity-workshops/ LOCATION:Studio @ 3 Adams CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Classes and Education,Education,Family Friendly,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0576-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20260130T180305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141111Z UID:10007513-1769904000-1772323199@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Center Story Walk DESCRIPTION:In February\, enjoy a Story Walk around Natick Center. The book chosen by the Natick Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day event organizers\, “The ABCs of Black History\,” by Rio Cortez\, will be on display in single pages around Natick Center for Black History Month. \nThe locations are: \n\nBloom & Grow Creative\nDates & Olives\nFive Crows\nLe Belle Spa\nListen Up Music\nLola’s\nMetroPets\nNatick Center Cultural District\nNatick Police Department\nNatick Town Hall\nPaper Fiesta/Hedgehog Belly Designs\nPlanted Collective\nTen Trees Books\nThe Morse Institute Library\nVivilicious Chocolates\n\nIf you would like to view the Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day event\, including the group reading by children\, please click here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-center-story-walk/ LOCATION:Natick Center CATEGORIES:Art,Children's Events,Community Events,Cultural Events,Education,Family Friendly,Featured,FREE,Library,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20251014T144958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T144958Z UID:10007470-1763211600-1763215200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Eyes on Owls: an Interactive Wildlife Program DESCRIPTION:Marcia and Mark Wilson have thrilled audiences of all ages with their live owl presentations for the past 30 years. It’s New England’s favorite wildlife program! This lively couple introduces you to 6 live owls up close and personal. Marcia brings the owls out one by one. Each bird is safely perched on her glove as she walks close to everyone\, providing intimate views of these secretive birds of prey. And\, everyone gets to practice the owls’ calls during the hooting lessons. The Wilsons highlight the owls’ unique adaptations\, habitats and behaviors in the wild\, while sharing tips on how you can look for owls yourself. Questions are welcomed. Recommended for ages 6+. Mark Wilson is the author of award-winning children’s books: Owling and The Snowy Owl Scientist.”Tickets:Tickets $7 from Eventbrite advance ticket sales only\, fees applyFollow this link for ticket purchase. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/eyes-on-owls-an-interactive-wildlife-program/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Education,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Eyes-on-Owls-program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20250529T162644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T145029Z UID:10007322-1750683600-1750690800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Digital Wellbeing Workshops: Promoting Adolescent Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:The Youth Media and Research Lab at Wellesley College is pleased to offer a free STEM workshop for girls and allies 11-15 focused on digital wellbeing and media literacy. This engaging\, hands-on session will explore how technology intersects with mental health\, online presence\, and digital balance—while fostering curiosity and confidence through interactive STEM activities.  \nOnline: June 23-27\, 1:00-3:00 PM\nIn Person: Monday\, July 21\, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM \nMore information can be found here: https://www.wcwonline.org/Active-Projects/early-adolescents-social-technology-use-2 you may also send inquiry emails to: youthmediawellbeing@wconline.org URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/free-summer-digital-wellbeing-stem-workshop-for-girls-and-allies-11-15/ LOCATION:Wellesley College CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education,Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Digital-Wellbeing.png ORGANIZER;CN="Youth Media & Research Lab at Wellesley College":MAILTO:youthmediawellbeing@wconline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20250403T142321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T142321Z UID:10007215-1746230400-1746403199@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Earth Day All Around Natick DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY ALL AROUND NATICK\, May 3-4 will feature:\nEarth-Friendly Fair on Natick Town Common\, Saturday 9am-1pm\, with informational booths and activities for all ages!\nEvents all over town\, Saturday and Sunday\, created by YOU – residents\, families\, community groups\, and local organizations. \nLearn more here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/earth-day-all-around-natick-3/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education,Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Earth-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20250317T154143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T154235Z UID:10007177-1743858000-1743861600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Professor Bugman presents the Arthropod Petting Zoo\, Live Animal Program DESCRIPTION:This is a show-and-tell-and-touch featuring live exotic arthropods from all 4 major groups including Crustaceans\, like crabs; Insects; Myriapods\, like centipedes; and Arachnids aka spiders. Children see\, feel\, hear\, and even smell these arthropods as they learn about the incredible adaptations that help them survive their world and how they benefit us! For ages 6+. \nTickets must be purchased in advance on Eventbrite\, or by emailing fcc_events@firstchurchnatick.org. \nFCC is handicapped accessible. Parking available in side parking lot and street.\n• All children must be accompanied by and sitting with an adult for these events.\n• These programs are for children ages 6+ URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/professor-bugman-presents-the-arthropod-petting-zoo-live-animal-program/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church (2 East Central Street) Natick CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Education,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/67d840128cc9e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20250203T160625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T160625Z UID:10007155-1742648400-1742652000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Terrific Turtles Live Animal Program DESCRIPTION:Spring Nature Family Events\nAt First Congregational Church\, Natick\, 2 East Central St\, Natick\, MA \nTerrific Turtles\nLive Animal Program\nSaturday\, March 22\, 1:00-2:00 pm \n$5.00 per person advance ticket sales only \nWhat is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? How big can a sea turtle grow? Are all turtle shells the same? Find out for yourself! Learn more about our wonderful shelled friends and meet some real turtles! For ages 6+ Presented by Joy Marzolf\, The Joys of Nature \n\nFCC is handicapped accessible. Parking available in side parking lot and street.\nAll children must be accompanied by and sitting with an adult for these events.\nThese programs are for children ages 6+\n\nTickets must be purchased in advanced and may be purchased by: \n\nVenmo\, email fcc_events@firstchurchnatick.org\nEventbrite tickets (fees apply)\n\nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/terrific-turtles-live-animal-program/ LOCATION:2 East Central Street\, Natick\, MA CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FCC-2025-Terrific-Turtles-Live-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20240323T224809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T181227Z UID:10006684-1718802000-1718812800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:The Natick Historical Society and Natick for Black Lives Matter will host a reading of Frederick Douglass’s “What to a Slave is the 4th of July” at 11:00 am at the Common Street Spiritual Center. \n  \n\n\nThe celebration continues with the Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event at the First Congregational Church from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The event will include musical performances by The Drum Nomads\, Slow Boat Home\, Squeezebox Stompers\, and Holly Chin Vocal Studio\, fun activities\, and food from Mig’s Dogs\, Sentie’s Kitchen\, and Clarke’s Cookies & Cakes. \nASL Interpreting Services will be available during the event. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-juneteenth/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Education,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Juneteenth-New-Location-e1718716169635.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20240507T131922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T131922Z UID:10006037-1717851600-1717858800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Meet “Nile”\, the Inflatable Humpback Whale DESCRIPTION:Join us for this unique experience as you are invited INSIDE the belly of the whale! During your half-hour visit inside Nile\, you’ll learn about these majestic creatures\, how to protect whales\, and about the crucial role whales play in our ecosystem. Outside of the whale there will be interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. This program is appropriate for ages 5+ \n  \nTimed-Entry tickets are $4.00 in advance available by: \n\nVENMO Please email fcc_events@firstchurchnatick.org\, for VENMO address to request timed tickets.\nEventBrite (fees apply)\nIn person at First Congregational Church on Sundays 11:30-11:45am on May 19\, 26\, June 2 after service and during Natick Nights 5-8 pm on Thursday June 6 in front of the church.\n\n  \nTickets will be sold in timed entries for the following times: 1:00-1:30; 1:30-2:00; 2:00-2:30; 2:30-3:00. (ticket sales at the door only if available). Parents are welcome to accompany their children (ages 5+) to visit inside the whale or not\, but a ticket is required for entrance to the whale. \nQuestions? Please email fcc_events@firstchurchnatick.org URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/meet-nile-the-inflatable-humpback-whale/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meet-Nile-the-Inflatable-Humpback-Whale.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20240410T150209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T150209Z UID:10006702-1715416200-1715439600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Farm Fest 2024 DESCRIPTION:Spring has Sprung on the Farm! \nHop\, skip\, and jump your way down to the Natick Community Organic Farm on Saturday\, May 11th\, for a day of: \n\n\nKids activities!\nLive Music!\nFarm demonstrations!\nFood Trucks!\n\nTickets: https://ncof.givecloud.co/product/FARMFEST24/farm-fest-2024 URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/farm-fest-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Farm-Fest-2024-at-Natick-Farm.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20240311T175423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T153800Z UID:10006676-1714212000-1714222800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Celebrate the Earth – Seedling Swap and Ask a Master Gardener Table DESCRIPTION:To celebrate all things gardening\, stop by the Bacon Free Library on Saturday\, April 27th. \nBring your homegrown (or store bought) seedlings to swap with others: have 6 tomato plant seedlings but only need 2? Swap them for others that you need. The maximum seedlings to trade is 4. \nOur Seed Library will also be available all day if you’d like to pick up some seeds to sow in your garden. \n  \nAnd be sure to stop by our Ask a Master Gardener table to ask the experts all of your gardening questions. \n  \nThis program will be held on the library lawn. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/earth24bfl/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/earth_animated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20240311T174033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T174033Z UID:10006012-1713463200-1713466800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Gardening - Virtual DESCRIPTION:The Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens presents a virtual program on Sustainable Gardening. Become a more efficient gardener by learning how to elongate your growing season and maximize your output\, all while preserving resources.  This program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library.\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the program link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/sustgarden424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Education,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/saveseeds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20240227T184146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184146Z UID:10006005-1711044000-1711047600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Raised Bed Gardening DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library has invited the experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach us the nuts and bolts of raised bed gardening\, including how to build\, fill\, site\, and plant raised beds.   This program will be held on Zoom. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link for this virtual program.  \n  \n  \nImage by congerdesign from Pixabay URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/raised-bed-gardening/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/raisedbedgarden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T154206 CREATED:20240209T163039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T195721Z UID:10006659-1709377200-1709382600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:FOCUS on Children's Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a presentation on Sat.\, Mar. 2nd\, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm for a presentation by Kevin Simon\, MD\, LLC\, who will discuss the importance of de-stigmatizing mental health concerns among children & youth\, identifying warning signs for children & youth at risk for mental health concerns\, and how parents can support the mental health of their children. \n\nThis is a FREE event\, but seats are limited\, so please RSVP via this link by 2/21/24: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/focus-on-children-s-mental.\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\n\nHere is a link to the FOCUS website! www.metrowestfocus.org. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/focus-on-childrens-mental-health/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kevin_Simon_7704f-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR