Felted Koala Craft for Adults
2025-02-04 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Learn how to needle felt a koala holding a heart using wool roving and a barbed needle. Pop up Art School is coming to the Bacon Free Library to teach the basics of needle felting. You’ll leave the class with the knowledge and basic supplies you need to continue felting on your own! Ages 13+ only please.
Registration required.

Natick Farmers Market
2025-02-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-29 09:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | Natick Common
The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors.
Spring and Summer
Natick Town Common
The intersection of Routes 27 and 135
Natick

Fall and Winter
Common Street Spiritual Center
13 Common Street
Natick

Français à la bibliothèque
2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
BONJOUR !

Vous parlez français ?
un peu, beaucoup, pas de problèmes.
Venez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter.

Gardens of the Pacific Northwest (virtual)
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of gardens in the Pacific Northwest.
Joanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Prior to her career in photography, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years. Her photographs of gardens and landscapes have been featured in magazines and calendars that have included Yankee, Northshore Magazine, Vermont Life, Offshore, BrownTrout Publishers Inc. and Willow Creek Press. She is the solo photographer for four calendars produced by Mahoney Publishing including Flowers and Gardens of New England. In addition to her garden photography, Joanne photographs architecture, landscapes, lifestyle, and food for the hospitality industry, architects and builders throughout the northeast.
This program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library and will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.

Drop-in Valentine Making
2025-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Stop by the Bacon Free Library anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 to make some Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and family! We’ll provide an assortment of craft materials. All ages are welcome.

Nottingham: A Totally Teen Musical
2025-02-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-15 14:00 - 2025-03-16 14:00, 2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Wilson Middle School
Tickets available at natickdramaworkshop.com.
It’s 1961 at Nottingham High, where life is groovy… unless you’re from the wrong side of the tracks! John Prince, the rich, popular class president, is stealing from the poor Saxons to keep the Normans happy. But things are about to get wild when Robin Loxley returns for her senior year! A fierce advocate for justice, Robin teams up with former all-state quarterback Little John and a ragtag crew of not-so-merry people to take down the Normans. But what happens when Robin meets Marion, a Norman who’s not so bad after all? Will Robin reunite the cliques, stop the injustices, and make it to prom in time? You won’t want to miss this totally tubular show.

Puppet Story Time
2025-02-21 10:30 - 11:15 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some story time fun at the Bacon Free Library! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and even play with some of the puppets during a hands-on free play session.
All ages welcome. Registration is required.

Art Across the Globe
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:00
Gond Art Workshop
Watch & learn from Artist Ravi Kumar Tekam
What to expect:

To get the best out of the demo, we recommend that you listen and observe the instructions during the workshop and paint the artwork later.
Meet the artist.
Q&A session with the artists.
Access the workshop video for 3-weeks and complete your artwork.
Share your artwork with fellow participants and the organizers.

Sponsored by Natick Center Cultural District and facilitated by Artsy Way of Life.

RESERVE your spot today!

Indoor Seed Starting (virtual)
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
The Bacon Free Library invites you to learn about indoor seed starting. There are so many more varieties of vegetables than what the garden centers offer. Eric Bromberg from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will show you everything you need to know.

This program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.

Bruno Wernli Art
2025-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Visit the Bacon Free Library through March 26th to appreciate the works of local artist Bruno Wernli.

Bruno Wernli, born in Zürich, Switzerland, is an abstract expressionist artist currently based in Natick, MA. Specializing in acrylics on canvas, Bruno is renowned for his large-scale abstractions characterized by luminous, intense colors, crafted through a multi-layer technique. He is best known for his adept manipulation of color and form, which results in captivating works that engage viewers with their visual depth and textural complexity.

Fill Bowls, Fight Hunger: A Fundraiser at Walnut Hill
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Walnut Hill School for the Arts, 12 Highland St., Natick, MA
Fill Bowls, Fight Hunger
Thursday, March 6, 6:30-8pm
Bowls $15-$30; Select items for auction
Food donations accepted at the door!

Inspired by the Empty Bowls grassroots movement, Walnut Hill will be hosting a student-led ceramic bowl sale and ice cream social to support the Natick Service Council’s Heart Healthy Food Pantry. Buy a beautiful handcrafted bowl, fill it with delicious local ice cream, listen to live music by resident band Beautiful Stranger, and help local families fill their pantries with healthy food items.

Non-perishable, non-expired food donations and toiletry donations will be accepted at the door. The top items needed by the Heart Healthy Food Pantry are:

Cereal
Albacore tuna
Pasta and jarred pasta sauce
Canned soup and low-sodium soup
Toilet paper
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Oat, rice, soy or almond milk – shelf stable
After school snack items – individual size

Virtual: Boston Light: Three Centuries of History with Author Jeremy D’Entremont
2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Based on Jeremy’s book, Boston Light: Three Centuries of History, this virtual talk focuses on Boston Light Station, the site of the first lighthouse on the North American continent. Jeremy will trace its history through three centuries of tragedy, rescues, and colorful human interest stories of keepers and their families.

This program is presented by the Bacon Free Library in partnership with the Ashland Public Library and a multitude of MA & NH libraries; it is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.

About the Author:

Jeremy D’Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He’s the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s podcast, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program

Fundraiser Pilates Class at Boston Body Pilates
2025-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Boston Body Pilates, 31 South Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join Miss Amanda at Boston Body Natick on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 1pm, for a Pilates class to fundraise for her 2025 Boston Marathon run!
The proceeds raised will not only allow Amanda to run the marathon but will go to the Natick Center Cultural District.

Register for the class before all the spaces are gone! https://bostonbody.com/locations/natick

Virtual: Irish Whiskey – History & Recommendations with Travis Ireland of the Friskey Whiskey Podcast
2025-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
How perfect is this for St. Paddy’s Day? Travis IRELAND of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast will join us to discuss the history of Irish whiskeys and the best he’s encountered!
This program is presented by the Bacon Free Library and Ashland Public Library in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.

About Travis:
Travis Ireland, co-host of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast, is an IT professional by day and a whiskey aficionado by passion. He brings his knowledge and expertise to the podcast, discussing various distilleries, tasting notes, and industry trends. Through The Friskey Whiskey, Travis aims to educate, entertain, and share his profound appreciation for whiskey.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program

Virtual: W.F.K. Travers’ Lincoln Portrait
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
At nine feet tall, Travers’ Lincoln portrait is impressive. This portrait of the 16th president has been praised by those who knew him as more lifelike than any other. Exhibited at the US Capitol, the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, and the Union League Club in New York, among other important places, this portrait eventually found a home in the Hartley Dodge Memorial in Madison, NJ. Mallory Mortillaro will share her first-hand account of researching this painting and the stories she uncovered as she leads the audience through this painting’s fascinating provenance. The portrait is currently on loan to the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.
Mallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter.
This program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.

Art Across the Globe
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Madhubani Workshop
Watch & learn from Artist Gayatri Verma
What to expect:
1. To get the best out of the demo, we recommend that you listen and observe the instructions during the workshop and paint the artwork later.
2. Meet the artist.
3. Q&A session with the artists.
4. Access the workshop video for 3-weeks and complete your artwork.
5. Share your artwork with fellow participants and the organizers.
Sponsored by Natick Center Cultural District and facilitated by Artsy Way of Life
REGISTER HERE

Terrific Turtles Live Animal Program
2025-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 | 2 East Central Street, Natick, MA
Spring Nature Family Events
At First Congregational Church, Natick, 2 East Central St, Natick, MA
Terrific Turtles
Live Animal Program
Saturday, March 22, 1:00-2:00 pm
$5.00 per person advance ticket sales only
What 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

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+

Tickets must be purchased in advanced and may be purchased by:

Venmo, email fcc_events@firstchurchnatick.org
Eventbrite tickets (fees apply)

This 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.

Virtual: Grow your Leafy Greens
2025-03-25 18:00 - 19:00
Would you like to learn how to grow the most nutritionally dense food on the planet? The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens have you covered. In this virtual program hosted by the Bacon Free Library, you’ll learn how to successfully grow kale, spinach, chard, and lettuce using a variety of methods.

This program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.

Caregiver Support Group: Making Caregiver Self-Care a Necessity
2025-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | The Residence at Natick South, 119 E Central Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, join us at our monthly support group. Connect and share stories with people who understand the challenges you face in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Share a springtime charcuterie board and assorted refreshments with us.
RSVP by Friday, March 21, 2025, with Jolanda Pressey, jpressey@residencenaticksouth.com, 774-231-0900.

Professor Bugman presents the Arthropod Petting Zoo, Live Animal Program
2025-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 | 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+
