Professor Bugman presents the Arthropod Petting Zoo, Live Animal Program
2025-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | First Congregational Church (2 East Central Street) Natick
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+.
Tickets must be purchased in advance on Eventbrite, or by emailing fcc_events@firstchurchnatick.org.
FCC is handicapped accessible. Parking available in side parking lot and street.
• All children must be accompanied by and sitting with an adult for these events.
• These programs are for children ages 6+

WeaversFest at Five Crows Gallery
2025-04-07 11:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 | Five Crows Gallery & Handcrafted Gifts
Five Crows Gallery & Handcrafted Gifts in Natick Center is pleased to present WeaversFest!, a special exhibit and sale of handwoven artwork by weavers from The Weavers Guild of Boston. From now through April 30, visit the store to see the exhibit of handwoven wearable art items as well as items for the home. This exhibit is part of the Gather Fiber Symposium, a celebration of fiber and textile arts for the Greater Boston region during April 2025. https://www.gatherfibersymposium.com/
Artwork will be displayed at Five Crows during regular store hours in April: Tuesday-Friday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Location: Five Crows Gallery, 41 Main Street (Rt. 27), Natick Center, Natick.
For more information, contact:
Sherry Anderson
info@fivecrows.com
774 551-6589

Marathon Poster Making Party
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Paper Fiesta, 1 Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Pop on over to Paper Fiesta at Mile 10 in Natick on Saturday, April 12th to create inspirational messages for the Boston Marathon runners! Drop by anytime from 9am-12pm. Poster making supplies & popcorn provided by Spark Kindness.

Rock & Run at Mile 10
2025-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Natick Common
Join the Natick Center Cultural District on the Natick Common on Marathon Monday, April 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for facepainting and Marathon-themed temporary tattoos, while you make a sign with the Rotary Club of Natick and listen from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM to the School of Rock House Band.
While there, be sure to cheer on our Marathon runner, Miss Tilden, as she passes! She was able to raise her goal of $4,500 for the NCCD.

Earth Day All Around Natick
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | Natick Common
EARTH DAY ALL AROUND NATICK, May 3-4 will feature:
Earth-Friendly Fair on Natick Town Common, Saturday 9am-1pm, with informational booths and activities for all ages!
Events all over town, Saturday and Sunday, created by YOU – residents, families, community groups, and local organizations.
Learn more here.

Huge Yard Sale
2025-05-03 09:00 - 14:00 | First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church, Natick is having a Huge Yard Sale on Saturday May 3rd, 9am – 2pm. Rain or Shine!
Home Goods, Jewelry & Framed Art, Toys, Games & Puzzles, Sports Equipment, Electronics, Books, DVD’s, small furniture, and more!

The A Cappella Singers Present Of Thee We Sing Celebrating American Composers
2025-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Fisk Memorial United Church, 106 Walnut Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Spring Concert 2025
Please welcome our new director, Dr. Brett Abigaña.
Tickets available at the door. $15 Seniors & Students. $20 General Admission.
Visit our website www.theacapellasingers.org. Follow us on Facebook @acappellasingersnatick.

Connect & Serve: Cochituate Rail Trail Clean-Up
2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Natick AMVETS Post 79, 79 Superior Drive, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
All ages are welcome! Join Spark Kindness, Keep Natick Beautiful, Natick AMVETS Post 79, and the Natick Rotary Club at our community clean-up to improve the natural environment along the Cochituate Rail Trail in the area of AMVETS, from Rt. 9 to Rt. 30. Connect with neighbors, enjoy nature, and help us take care of this special place for recreation, right in our own backyard. RSVPs aren’t required but are encouraged to help us plan!
RSVP here.

Repair Cafe
2025-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Natick Community – Senior Center
Sponsored by Natick Rotary, we will be conducting our 6th Repair Café Sunday May 4th from 2:00- 5:00 at, and in conjunction with, the Natick Community Senior Center s Council on Aging & Human Services.
If you’re unfamiliar with Repair Cafés, it’s an opportunity for people to bring a whole host of different items in need of repair that volunteers, with skills in different disciplines, will do their best to fix for free!
We invite you to bring in the following items in need of repair: Lamps,* electronics & small appliances, laptop computers for IT work; jewelry, bike, mechanical, and small furniture repairs, plus sharpening of non-serrated knives, scissors, and garden tools. Also, we’ll do our best to do machine & hand-sewing repairs of clothing & household textiles.
For those unfamiliar with Natick, the Natick Community Senior Center is located at 117 E. Central St. (Rt. 135), on the right-hand side about a half mile before the Wellesley Town line. For more info, or if you or someone you know might be able to help in some capacity, please email Carey at: NatickRepairCafe@gmail.com

Holi Festival in Natick Center
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Natick Center Cultural District, 8 Court St., NATICK, MA, 01760, United States
You are invited to celebrate the vibrant multi-cultural spirit of our town during the Holi Festival! Holi (pronounced /holi/; Sanskrit: हो ली Holi) is a delightful spring festival that is joyfully celebrated in the Indian subcontinent. It is popularly known as the “festival of colors” or “festival of love.”
Join us for an exciting lineup of activities! You can revel in the festivities with eco-friendly dry powdered colors, while grooving to the lively Bollywood music that our fabulous DJ Mahesh has in store for you. The best part? This event is free to attend! However, if you desire more colors or food, you can purchase them on-site.
We cannot wait to see you at the Holi Festival, where we will create wonderful memories together!
Rain Date, May 18 from 2- 4:00 pm.
Location: Middlesex Savings Bank Parking Lot along Rt. 135 & Washington St.
RESERVE your free ticket!

Natick Garden Club Plant Sale 2025
2025-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Natick Community – Senior Center
The Natick Garden Club invites all interested parties to our annual PLANT SALE. Doors open 10 am – 2 pm, Sunday, June 1, 2025. Rain or shine, as the event is held indoors at the Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 East Central St., Natick, MA. The sale is our major fundraiser for the year. We offer a variety of plants that have been proven to grow successfully in our sometimes challenging weather conditions. Most of the plants are perennials from members’ gardens, and are labeled for bloom time and season, height, spacing needed, and sun and moisture requirements. We promote native plants as well, meaning they are native to our area, and tolerant of drought conditions and excellent at providing habitat for good insects and birds. There will be a sizable houseplant section this year, thanks in part to an in-kind estate gift. As always raffle tickets for a variety of items will be available and you need not be present to win. All proceeds from the sale fund the Natick Garden Club, a group devoted to civic beautification and service in the Natick community. Cash, check and credit card accepted. For more information please visit us at http://www.natickgardenclub.org/ or find us on Facebook or Instagram.
Info on our club:
Our mission is to promote a positive educational environment for sharing gardening, horticultural, and conservation information and to encourage civic planting, beautification, and service in the Natick community. Organized in 1998 by three women, the Natick Garden Club currently has over 100 members. Members represent a range of ages, genders, and gardening acumen. All have a passion to learn, share, and volunteer in service to their garden club. The NGC has evening meetings September through May at Morse Library featuring a keynote speaker, with time for socialization and NGC business at the start. We have deep roots in Natick although draw members from several communities, and can be found around town in a variety of capacities throughout the year. The plant sale is our main fundraiser.

Digital Wellbeing Workshops: Promoting Adolescent Wellbeing
2025-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Wellesley College
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.
Online: June 23-27, 1:00-3:00 PM
In Person: Monday, July 21, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
More 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

2025 Natick Nights!
2025-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Natick Common
(Updated June 23)
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.
Beer Garden on Common Street: Featuring drinks from Jack’s Abby, Lookout Farm, and Stateside Vodka/Surfside Vodka Teas
On Natick Common:
Featuring:

Musical Guest The Max Klau Band
Balloon Art with Jonah’s Twisters, Close Up Magic with Theodore Rorschach & Face Painting with Imagine That
Food from Amir’s Natural Foods, Baha Mexican, The Cravery, Kids Connect Pizza by-the-Slice, Kona Ice, Mig’s Dogs, & Say Cheese

Plus:

Abodio: Natick’s newest start up that caters to homeowners trying to simplify homeownership with a digital home management platform and in person handyman services
Bach to Rock will be bringing out multiple instruments for kids and families of all ages to try!
Bloom and Grow Creative: Join local craft studio and play space, Bloom and Grow Creative, for free sensory play and a hands-on craft activity—perfect for young and young at heart to explore and create while enjoying all of what makes Natick Nights so special!
Boston Body Pilates: Private & group training for all ages and fitness levels. We offer Pilates mat, reformer, tower & chair privates & group classes. Stop by our table for promotional items.
Citizen’s Bank: Stop by our table for some fun giveaways, and scan our QR code to enter to win concert tickets through citizens live.
Danforth Art Museum and Art School: Stop by our table to learn more about our programs and make some art!
Family Promise Metrowest: FPM works with families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visit our table to learn more, find out how you can get involved, and let the kids enjoy a fun craft while you’re there!
GEO Afterschool: Come to our table for Challah Making and information about our afterschool! All supplies will be provided including a vegan dough and pans for taking home.
GrowWithGuidance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering high school students through mentorship. Participate in fun activities while learning about how you can help support our mission.
Little Sprouts – Early education and childcare. Drop by our table and make a nature-based craft!
MetroWest Physician Services and MetroWest Medical Center: Providing continuity of care for all stages and ages of life. Stop by our table for a a blood pressure clinic and information.
The Natick Community Organic Farm: We will have information about the Farm as well as a Farm-based free craft activity that will be appropriate for all ages.
Natick Health Department: Stop by to learn more about the Natick Health Department and our community resources! Free giveaways and youth-friendly activities will be provided.
Natick Outdoor Store: Come to our table for fun games, stickers, tattoos and giveaways.
Natick Service Council: Join NSC in a fun family craft & learn how we can all help share our mission of neighbors helping neighbors.
New England Sci-Tech: Space Science & Robotics. Launch an air-powered paper rocket, hold a rock from Outer Space, and get a selfie with R2D2 the Star Wars Robot!
Nurture Haven Nannies: Visit our sensory station, bubbles and safety kits for families.
Poppin Beans Children’s Books: Selling children books with ethnic characters for all families to enjoy & playing Earth Bingo. All Poppin Beans Books will be 10% off.
Pretty Esthetics Beauty Bar: Selling permanent jewelry / custom-sized jewelry (14kt solid and gold blend bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings and belly chains)
ReadyMED: ReadyMED Plus in Natick offers walk-in care 7 days a week from 9am-8pm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a checkup at our Teddy Bear Clinic at Natick Nights!
Sound & Spirit: Sound & Spirit is a nonprofit, intergenerational choir, welcoming both aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ages. Stop by our table for coloring pages and bubbles!
Spark Kindness: Say hello to the Spark team, pick up resources, and learn about upcoming programs for parents, caregivers and the community! Celebrate love + kindness + community + connection with a free, fun craft activity for all ages!
TCAN:Within a historic firehouse in Natick center, TCAN connects hundreds of artists with thousands of patrons each year. From top-tier concerts, movies and community theater, to family programs, gallery exhibits and arts education workshops, TCAN provides access to the arts and a cultural center to the MetroWest region.
Temple Israel of Natick: Say hello to your neighbors and friends at Temple Israel of Natick. Celebrating 80 years of serving the Natick community.
Ten Trees Books will be hosting Find Waldo Local, an exciting month-long scavenger hunt to find Waldo in twenty-five participating local businesses.
Twirling Bird Creative: Take home a painting kit from Twirling Bird Creative and use our unique screen-printed canvas designs to begin your artistic journey. we will have posters of our unique design with washable paint sticks for kids to color in during the event.
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!

Activities Off the Common:

Drink Dion’s: Come by the store at 4 South Ave for a free wine tasting.
First Congregational Church: – Love Is (Still) Louder Join local leaders, neighbors and members of area houses of worship as we stand in support of our LGBTQIA+ community. Pride swag, and art project, and blessings-to-go! (2 E Central St)
Paper Fiesta & Hedgehog Belly Designs: Celebrate creativity and color at Paper Fiesta with a drop-in rainbow bracelet-making activity during Natick Nights! Whether you’re making one for yourself or as a gift, it’s a joyful way to show your colors and support Pride in Natick. Free, family-friendly, and full of sparkle—come craft with us! Bracelets are $5 all proceeds will benefit OUT Metrowest.
St. Paul’s Natick: As you stroll around town on June 26th for Natick Nights, swing by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (across the Crosswalk from our friends at FCC!) for crafts, music, conversation, and a joyful atmosphere of celebrating Pride as neighbors!
Morse Institute Library Lawn: Celebrate Pride with Library swag, lawn games, and arts & crafts.

Natick Nights! Special Offers:

Baylee Bee – 10% off all jewelry for June 26th Natick Nights!
Boston Body Pilates – First month of membership 50% Off – use code NATICKNIGHTS, Class Cards 30% off – use code SAVE30
Uni-T – 10% discount on any single item (excluding clothing) with the Uni-T Natick Night Special. Remember to mention it when you make your purchase!
Planted Collective – 25% off all Pride merchandise & fabulous giveaways!

Public bathrooms are located at Natick Town Hall & the Morse Institute Library
Limited spaces are still available on Natick Common. If you’d like to host a table for June 26th or Natick Nights! in July & August, please apply HERE.

Natick Nights 2025!
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Natick Common
(Updated July 8)
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.
Join in the fun as a vendor. Apply Here.
Beer Garden on Common Street: Featuring drinks from Rushford & Sons, Stormalong and Stateside Vodka/Surfside Vodka Teas.
On Natick Common:
Featuring:

Musical Guest School of Rock House Band
Balloon Art with Jonah’s Twisters, Close Up Magic with Theodore Rorschach & Face Painting with Imagine That
Food from Amir’s Natural Foods, Baha Mexican, The Cravery, Kids Connect Pizza by-the-Slice, Kona Ice, The Fox Den & Say Cheese

Plus:

ABA Centers of America: Here with ABA Centers of America we are spreading Autism Awareness. We’ll have information, crafts, prizes, Connect 4 and more!

Bach to Rock will be bringing out multiple instruments for kids and families of all ages to try!
Bloom and Grow Creative: Join local craft studio and play space, Bloom and Grow Creative, for free sensory play and a hands-on craft activity—perfect for young and young at heart to explore and create while enjoying all of what makes Natick Nights so special! (In the Beer Garden)
Boston Body Pilates: Private & group training for all ages and fitness levels. We offer Pilates mat, reformer, tower & chair privates & group classes. Stop by our table for promotional items.
Celebration International Church YTH: An interactive craft table for youth and adults alike. Buy or create your own pins and keychains! Donations accepted to help support a local youth group attend Fine Arts Conference.
Family Promise Metrowest: FPM works with families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visit our table to learn more, find out how you can get involved, and let the kids enjoy a fun craft while you’re there!
Gardengate Academy: Gardengate Academy offers a fun-filled education for children 0-5; we will host a “bubble booth” for children that also offers take-away small-scale activities for children to enjoy during the event, or later on at home!
GEO Afterschool: Come to our table for Challah Making and information about our afterschool! All supplies will be provided including a vegan dough and pans for taking home.
GrowWithGuidance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering high school students through mentorship. Participate in fun activities while learning about how you can help support our mission.
Little Sprouts – Early education and childcare. Drop by our table and make a nature-based craft!
MetroWest Physician Services and MetroWest Medical Center: Providing continuity of care for all stages and ages of life. Stop by our table for a blood pressure clinic and information.
M. S. Illustration: M.S. Illustration is a Boston area small business that creates fantasy and history inspired artwork and products for all ages.
The Natick Community Organic Farm: We will have information about the Farm as well as a Farm-based free craft activity that will be appropriate for all ages.
Natick Outdoor Store: Come to our table for fun games, stickers, tattoos and giveaways.
Natick Service Council: Join NSC in a fun family craft & learn how we can all help share our mission of neighbors helping neighbors.
New England Sci-Tech: Space Science & Robotics. Launch an air-powered paper rocket, hold a rock from Outer Space, and get a selfie with R2D2 the Star Wars Robot!
Nurture Haven Nannies: Visit our sensory station, bubbles and safety kits for families.
Pretty Esthetics Beauty Bar: Selling permanent jewelry / custom-sized jewelry (14kt solid and gold blend bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings and belly chains)
Progressive Mass – MetroWest Chapter: a statewide, member-driven grassroots organization committed to fighting for a vision of shared prosperity, racial and social justice, good government and strong democracy, and environmental sustainability in Massachusetts
Public Art Natick: funnels art opportunities, creating calls for artists, and helping connect space owners with artists for public and private art. Join in the fun!
ReadyMED: ReadyMED Plus in Natick offers walk-in care 7 days a week from 9am-8pm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a checkup at our Teddy Bear Clinic at Natick Nights!
Rose Lawrence, Artist: I sell paintings of birds, animals and landscapes All the proceeds are donated to the Jimmy Fund.
Sound & Spirit: Sound & Spirit is a nonprofit, intergenerational choir, welcoming both aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ages. Stop by our table for coloring pages and bubbles!
TCAN:Within a historic firehouse in Natick center, TCAN connects hundreds of artists with thousands of patrons each year. From top-tier concerts, movies and community theater, to family programs, gallery exhibits and arts education workshops, TCAN provides access to the arts and a cultural center to the MetroWest region.
Temple Israel of Natick: Say hello to your neighbors and friends at Temple Israel of Natick. Celebrating 80 years of serving the Natick community.
Twirling Bird Creative: Take home a painting kit from Twirling Bird Creative and use our unique screen-printed canvas designs to begin your artistic journey. we will have posters of our unique design with washable paint sticks for kids to color in during the event.
VERGE Therapy: Group practice aimed to help you deepen personal understanding, achieve meaningful growth, and build stronger relationships. Offering therapeutic services to individuals and families. Stop by our table for some fun mental health activities!
Walnut Hill School: Teachers from the Community Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts will have “Wizard of Oz” themed make & take crafts.

Morse Institute Library Lawn:

Stop by for some library swag, lawn games, and arts & crafts!

Natick Nights! Special Offers:

Baylee Bee – 20% off dresses for the July Natick Nights!
Five Crows – Artists Carol Bershad and Nan Rumpf are co-creators of a unique art inspiration card deck called Art Sparks. They will be at Five Crows on July 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm demonstrating how to use the deck to stimulate new ideas for watercolor painting. Come and see how you might use this creative art tool to inspire your next art project.
Paper Fiesta & Hedgehog Belly Designs – Open until 8 PM.
Planted Collective – Open until 7:00 PM.
Ten Trees Books – Open until 8:00 PM.
Uni-T – 10% discount on any single item (excluding clothing) with the Uni-T Natick Night Special. Remember to mention it when you make your purchase!
Vivilicious – Open until 8:00 PM.

The rain date for this event is July 24, 2025.

Stacey Peasley Concert
2025-08-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Join us on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library for a fantastic family concert with BFL favorite, Stacey Peasley! With her creative lyrics, fun rhythms, and contagious energy, Stacey will infuse pure joy into your evening.
This concert will be outdoors on the BFL lawn, so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well.
If it rains, the show will be indoors at the Morse Institute Library.

Natick Nights 2025!
2025-08-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Natick Common
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.
Join in the fun as a vendor. Apply Here.
Beer Garden on Common Street: Featuring drinks from Mighty Squirrel, Lookout Farm and Stateside Vodka/Surfside Vodka Teas, and activities by Bloom & Grow Creative.
On Natick Common:
Featuring:

Musical Guest Dover Road
Balloon Art with Jonah’s Twisters, Close Up Magic with Theodore Rorschach, Obstacles by Obstacle Fitness & Face Painting with Imagine That
Food from Baha Mexican, The Cravery, Kids Connect Pizza by-the-Slice, Kona Ice, Mig’s Dogs, The Fox Den, Vivilicious Chocolates & Say Cheese

Plus:

ABA Centers of America: Here with ABA Centers of America we are spreading Autism Awareness. We’ll have information, crafts, prizes, Connect 4 and more!

Abodio: Natick’s newest start up that caters to homeowners trying to simplify homeownership with a digital home management platform and in person handyman services
Asset Strategy: Asset Strategy is an independent wealth management firm providing personalized investment guidance, strategic risk management, and fiduciary care for over 30 years. We help clients navigate financial complexities to achieve lasting financial security and the lifestyle they’ve earned.
Bach to Rock will be bringing out multiple instruments for kids and families of all ages to try!
Bloom and Grow Creative: Join local craft studio and play space, Bloom and Grow Creative, for free sensory play and a hands-on craft activity—perfect for young and young at heart to explore and create while enjoying all of what makes Natick Nights so special! (In the Beer Garden)
Craft Brewing May Not Be For You: Craft Brewing May Not Be For You book and T-Shirts sales. Come by the table for silly brewer trivia (answer a question correctly or incorrectly and get a free Remnant Brewing sticker).
Customized Charm Jewelry: Stop by our booth to explore a beautiful selection of customizable charm bracelets, necklaces, rings, and more—each piece handcrafted with care and creativity. Whether you’re building a gift for someone special or treating yourself, you can choose from a variety of charms, initials, and meaningful symbols to create something truly one-of-a-kind.
Danforth Art Museum: The Danforth Art Museum and School will share enthusiasm for art, some brochures, swag and a simple art project.
Edward Jones: Gary Shilman – Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Please contact me to help with your financial needs, wants, and wishes.
Family Promise Metrowest: FPM works with families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visit our table to learn more, find out how you can get involved, and let the kids enjoy a fun craft while you’re there!
Gardengate Academy: Gardengate Academy offers a fun-filled education for children 0-5; we will host a “bubble booth” for children that also offers take-away small-scale activities for children to enjoy during the event, or later on at home!
Greater Boston Fitness Club: Offering virtual or in-person services, our location at 1 H F Brown Way in Natick, Massachusetts. Our goal is to provide a warm, fun and supportive environment of total wellness in which we help to improve the lives of our members both physically and mentally. Zumba demonstrations at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, visit the booth to learn more!
Grow With Guidance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering high school students through mentorship. Participate in fun activities while learning about how you can help support our mission.
Inspire Medical Systems: Inspire is a medical device used to treat sleep apnea in patients that cannot tolerate CPAP. This is a procedure offered at local hospitals.
Little Sprouts – Early education and childcare. Drop by our table and make a nature-based craft!
The Natick Community Organic Farm: We will have information about the Farm as well as a Farm-based free craft activity that will be appropriate for all ages.
Natick Drama Workshop: The Natick Drama Workshop is hosting a free lemonade stand at Natick Nights. We will also be providing you with the information you need to register for our fall program!
Natick for Black Lives Matter Metrowest: and BLM Grassroots Boston Metrowest work to uplift marginalized groups, and serve the Boston community as well helping black people, disabled,and all vulnerable communities in Metrowest. Check out our Afro-centric books and gifts.
Natick Outdoor Store: Come to our table for fun games, stickers, tattoos and giveaways.
Natick Service Council: Join NSC in a fun family craft & learn how we can all help share our mission of neighbors helping neighbors.
New England Sci-Tech: Space Science & Robotics. Launch an air-powered paper rocket, hold a rock from Outer Space, and get a selfie with R2D2 the Star Wars Robot!
Nurture Haven Nannies: Visit our sensory station, bubbles and safety kits for families.
Oishii: Oishii’s premium Japanese strawberries are pesticide-free, non-GMO, and grown with care in cutting-edge smart farms.
Pretty Esthetics Beauty Bar: Selling permanent jewelry / custom-sized jewelry (14kt solid and gold blend bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings and belly chains)
ReadyMED: ReadyMED Plus in Natick offers walk-in care 7 days a week from 9am-8pm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a checkup at our Teddy Bear Clinic at Natick Nights!
REI: REI is a local outdoor retailer in Framingham. We encourage everyone to spend time outside, whether it is taking a walk around the park or tackling a mountain. We believe the outdoors is for all!
Riverbend School: Riverbend School is the premier Pre-K through 8th Grade Montessori school in the Metrowest area. Featuring small class sizes, individualized learning, and a warm, nurturing community, Riverbend is the perfect place for families who expect more from their school.
Sand Art with Nicole Celeste
Skin Studio: We are moving to Natick from Boston! Stop by our table for skin care consultation, products giveaways and free samples!
Sound & Spirit: Sound & Spirit is a nonprofit, intergenerational choir, welcoming both aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ages. Stop by our table for coloring pages and bubbles!
TCAN:Within a historic firehouse in Natick center, TCAN connects hundreds of artists with thousands of patrons each year. From top-tier concerts, movies and community theater, to family programs, gallery exhibits and arts education workshops, TCAN provides access to the arts and a cultural center to the MetroWest region.
Temple Israel of Natick: Say hello to your neighbors and friends at Temple Israel of Natick. Celebrating 80 years of serving the Natick community.
TITE: Local custom clothing design company offering vibrant and funky threads of many styles from shirts, hoodies & hats to backpacks, sneakers, leggings and more!
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!
VERGE Therapy: Group practice aimed to help you deepen personal understanding, achieve meaningful growth, and build stronger relationships. Offering therapeutic services to individuals and families. Stop by our table for some fun mental health activities!
Walnut Hill School: Teachers from the Community Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts will have “Wizard of Oz” themed make & take crafts.

Natick Recreation and Parks will have a movie night starting at sundown. They are playing IF.

Morse Institute Library Lawn:

Art in Action – Natick Artists Association artists demonstrate their crafts. Join in the fun and create!

Natick Nights! Special Offers:

Baylee Bee – Open until 7:00 PM, 10% off baby clothes.
Boston Body Pilates – On the night of Natick Nights, you can receive $30 off of a class card, or 50% off the first month of a new membership.
Five Crows Gallery & Handcrafted Gifts – Come and listen to Natick local singer/songwriter Sean Kastantin outside of Five Crows during Natick Nights.
Ten Trees Books – Where’s Waldo Finale Party, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, with the Grand Prize drawing at 6:30 PM. The Finale Party will have plenty of treats and free giveaways.
Uni-T – 10% discount on any single item (excluding clothing) with the Uni-T Natick Night Special. Remember to mention it when you make your purchase!

Public bathrooms are located at Natick Town Hall & the Morse Institute Library
The rain date for this event is August 21, 2025.

Clothing Swap
2025-08-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center
Bring your clean, unwanted clothes in good condition to swap with your neighbors.
If you don’t have any clothes to swap, feel free to come and get some clothes anyway.
Any clothes left over at the end of the swap will be donated. Please bring no more than one bag of clothes per person.
Event hosted by Natick is United and Mutual Aid Natick.

Natick Porchfest 2025
2025-09-20 14:00 - 18:00
Natick Porchfest
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00-6:00 PM
We will stop accepting applications on Friday, September 12, 2025.

If you have a band and want to play during Natick Center Porchfest, fill out this form.
If you have a porch near Natick Center and would like to host bands during Natick Center Porchfest, fill out this form.
Check out the street list below to see which neighborhoods have been selected:
Area #1: Washington St., Walnut St., Harvard St., Franklin St., Florence St., David Drive.
Area #2: Grant St., Wilson St., Sheridan St., Sherman St., Avon St., Garfield St., Chester St., Morse St.
Area #3: Pond St., Maple St., Plain St., Park St., Western Ave., Floral Ave., Waban St.
Note: Additional Areas/Locations will be considered based on the volume of interest and availability of artists.

For a full listing of porches and bands, visit the website here.

It is generously sponsored by Music Go Round Boston located on Rt. 9 in Natick.
Natick Center Porchfest will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00-6:00 PM on the porches of generous hosts, who are sharing their porches and lawns with neighbors and the community around Natick Center!
The rain date is the following day (September 21) from 2:00-6:00 PM.
Email us at natickporchfest@gmail.com.
This event is organized by Natick Center Associates and a fantastic team of energetic community volunteers.

Natick Powwow: Annual Harvest Moon & Creator Celebration
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Cochituate State Park, 43 Commonwealth Rd, Natick, MA, 01770
Hosted by the Massachusett Praying Indians of Natick Tribe.
Host Drum: Generations
Natick Praying Indian wedding ceremony, singing, dancing, storytelling, food, flute and more!

Annual Diwali Celebration
2025-10-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center
Annual Diwali Celebration
Songs – Prayers – Art – Reflection
All are welcome to this free special event happening in lieu of Common Street Spiritual Center’s weekly Open Circle.

Sunday, October 19, 2025. 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Common Street Spiritual Center
13 Common Street, Natick, MA 01760

Eyes on Owls: an Interactive Wildlife Program
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | First Congregational Church
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.

Grace Kelly Family Friendly Matinee - Making Jazz Young!
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon with award-winning saxophonist, singer, and composer Grace Kelly. Grace brings three performances to TCAN this year, including her very first Family Matinee. For evening performance details click here: Grace Kelly Evening Shows
Celebrating 20 remarkable years of music-making. Grace Kelly takes you on an exciting journey through her 15-album catalog, revisiting fan favorites while unveiling fresh interpretations. From the classic tracks that launched her career to the innovative sounds that continue to push creative boundaries, prepare for a dynamic night of unforgettable performances, stories, and the undeniable magic that can only be described as “Gracified.” Come celebrate this milestone and witness the next thrilling chapter in Grace Kelly’s evolving legacy!
Family Matinee – Making Jazz Young!
Join us for a special 3:00 PM Family Matinee with the incredibly talented Grace Kelly on Saturday, December 6th! As BILLBOARD Magazine enthusiastically states, “Grace Kelly is a jazz innovator… Making jazz young.” This is your chance to experience jazz like never before –Grace’s music is young, exciting, and incredibly accessible, making it the perfect introduction to live music for the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned jazz fan or bringing little ones to their very first concert, Grace’s energetic performance and captivating stage presence will have everyone tapping their feet. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share the joy of jazz with the next generation!
A limited number of $20 student tickets are available for the Family Matinee Show. Please contact the box office for more information and to purchase student tickets.
Visit: gracekellymusic.com

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