BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Natick Center Cultural District 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183654 CREATED:20240826T205745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T205745Z UID:10007028-1726308000-1726311600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfrench91424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/French.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183654 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006726-1726304400-1726318800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-09-14/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240826T205444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T205444Z UID:10007027-1726156800-1726160400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Juggling Class DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to learn some basic juggling skills in this fun class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nThis program is geared toward ages 7 and up. Outdoors\, weather permitting. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/juggling-class/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EasternAcro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240826T204723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T204723Z UID:10007026-1725908400-1725912000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Author Evan Friss Discusses “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore” (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Who among us hasn’t spent time in a bookstore just meandering around and finding hidden treasures? As we love all things books\, we can’t wait to chat with author Evan Friss about The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore – an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life\, from department stores to indies\, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors\, and from chains to special-interest community destinations. \nWe hope all of our book lovin’ friends will join us for this special conversation!  This program is offered by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflefriss924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Friss-e1724705236297.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240826T203240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T203240Z UID:10007025-1725879600-1725881400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Circus Tots Class DESCRIPTION:Take your first steps into the magical world of circus with this class from Bacon Free Library neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nKids ages 3-6 will learn some simple and fun circus skills outdoors on the BFL lawn. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/circus-tots-class/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EasternAcro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240414T174523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T180319Z UID:10006025-1725703200-1725721200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Natick Days DESCRIPTION:Natick Days is an annual festival celebrating our community by providing an opportunity for Natick youth groups and non-profit organizations to increase visibility for their great work. It’s a Natick tradition highlighting the work of the service organizations and volunteers that make the Town of Natick such a great place to live\, work\, and play. Sign up your group or as a sponsor at this LINK! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event\, which is attended by several thousand people each year\, is held at the Natick Common\, in the heart of the Natick Center Cultural District. The festivities include food\, fun\, and entertainment—past events have featured mini golf\, bounce houses\, bungee challenges\, pony rides\, DPW touch-a-truck\, raffles\, and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRain Date September 8th from 1-5:00 pm \n**Please remember to keep your pets at home** URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-days-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Featured,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20170909_161852630_iOS-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006725-1725699600-1725714000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-09-07/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240624T173021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z UID:10007021-1725609600-1725642000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-09-06/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006724-1725094800-1725109200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-08-31/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240323T225653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T200614Z UID:10006685-1724497200-1724497200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Multicultural Day DESCRIPTION:The Natick Center Cultural District is pleased to announce Multicultural Day on August 24 from 11-2:00 pm on the Natick Common. This event highlights the diversity and cultures in our community.\n \nEnjoy delicious food from Mashal’s Kitchen\, and Mig’s Dogs. \nView the EVENT SCHEDULE of music and dance performances. \nVisit a variety of cultural booths for fun activities and educational opportunities! \nKids\, drop by the Natick Center table to pick up a free passport and questions from participating tables. Visit the tables\, answer the questions\, and get your passport stamped!! \nGenerously sponsored by MutualOne Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/multicultural-day-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Featured,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MULTICULTURALDAY202329-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006723-1724490000-1724504400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-08-24/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240624T173021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z UID:10006989-1724400000-1724432400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-08-23/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T180633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T172756Z UID:10007010-1724266800-1724270400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:The Indigenous Old World — An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library for this exploration of Pre-Colombian North America. Christoph Strobel\, Department Chair and Professor of History at UMASS Lowell\, will bring us into the Indigenous Old World. \nBefore European colonization\, North America was filled with cities\, towns\, and villages. Across the continent\, Indigenous peoples produced architecture and monumental construction. The ancient and medieval communities of North America were fed by agriculture. Moreover\, Indigenous Americans actively managed their environment and participated in long distance exchange networks. \nChristoph Strobel is the author of War and Colonization in the Early American Northeast; Native Americans of New England; and The Global Atlantic: 1400 to 1900. In addition\, he has published many other books and academic papers. \nThis program will be held on Zoom.  Please register HERE for the Zoom link. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflindigow/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cstrobel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T174854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173023Z UID:10007009-1724180400-1724184000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Maine Destinations for Stephen King Fans (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author Sharon Kitchens\, who will discuss her new book\, Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide. \nExplore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock\, Jerusalem’s Lot\, Derry\, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King\, learn about the places that would become the settings for Carrie\, Salem’s Lot\, The Dead Zone\, Cujo\, IT\, and 11/22/63. \nThis program will be held over Zoom.  Please register HERE for the Zoom link. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmeking/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SKingMaine.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T174401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T174445Z UID:10007008-1724175000-1724178600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Stacey Peasley Concert DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Summer Reading with Bacon Free Library favorite\, Stacey Peasley! With her creative lyrics\, fun rhythms\, and contagious energy\, Stacey will infuse pure joy into your evening. \nThis concert will be outdoors on the Bacon Free Library lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well. \nIf it rains\, the show will be indoors at the Morse Institute Library. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/speasley824/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly,Library,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SPband.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006722-1723885200-1723899600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-08-17/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T161500 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T174025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173158Z UID:10007007-1723820400-1723824900@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:  \nBuild confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library! \nChildren ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Sophie\, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs\, stories\, and cuddles. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflreadtodogaug24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SophieRTAD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240802T204735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T193500Z UID:10006691-1723741200-1723752000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Natick Nights! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic evening of food\, shopping\, and family-friendly entertainment in the vibrant Natick Center Cultural District. The Adams Street Art Alley will feature an array of beer\, wine\, food\, and music during every Natick Nights event. \nEvents and Activities as of August 5th and subject to change. \nOn Adams and Court Street \n\nDrink Dion’s – Beverages from Drink Dion’s – Beers from Jack’s Abby\, hard ciders from Lookout Farm\, and wines from Underwood – with thanks to Craft Distributors and Baystate – 21+\nFood by Kith and Kin\, Baja Mexican\, and DonutNV\nTarot Card Reading with Sally\nLive music with “It’s a Mystery”\n\nAt the Morse Institute Library \n\nLibrary Lawn – Take & Make from the Gumball Machine – UnEarth the Adventure Magnets\, and lawn games!\n\nOn Natick Common \nFeaturing Jonah’s Twisters  & Musical Guest Sean Fullerton Music \n\nAesthetic + Mind MD – Free consultation for IV therapy and screening for Depression with resources.\nAnnmarie Connors Coaching – Connect your conscious and unconscious mind and become the version of you that has everything you want! Try a 15 minute free coaching session!\nBach to Rock will be bringing out multiple instruments for kids and families of all ages to try!\nCafé Yafa – Your neighborhood little Mediterranean restaurant. Bringing your favorite foods to the Natick Common!\nChiropractic Solutions – Revolutionizing our Community’s Health Outcomes\, Pediatric Development & Expression of Life. Free Posture and Health screenings!\nCommunity Academy at Walnut Hill – school year & summer session learning opportunities for aspiring artists pre-k to adult. Nutty Nutcracker Craft!\nElder Well Adult Day Program – Learn about our Enrichment and Activity center for Seniors\, and make a gift to brighten the day of a senior in your life!\nEmpire Dance Company – A dance studio in Natick for kids ages 2 and up\, come learn about all our exciting summer and fall classes! Hosting music\, games\, prizes\, and more!\nFamily Promise Metrowest is working to address family homelessness in the Metrowest Community.\nGlobal Children’s School – Come by our table to play some games and learn about our multicultural trilingual education.\nKumon Math and Reading\, 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.\nLittle Sprouts – Early education and childcare. Drop by our table and make a craft!\nMonkey’n Around LLC – Casual Family Clothing Brand\nNatick 180 – The Town’s resource for mental health and substance use. Visit our booth to learn more\, and pick up some free resources and wellness items!\nNatick Community Organic Farm – Come do a nature based activity\, and learn more about Natick’s local organic farm and all the programs it has to offer.\nNatick Outdoor Store – MetroWest’s Local Sporting Goods Headquarters. Stop by our table for fishing themed activities!\nNew 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!\nPoppin Beans Children’s Books\nPuttshack – Tech-infused mini golf just steps away from our signature bar and restaurant. Visit our Putting green and Prize wheel with swag giveaway!\nRumble Boxing -Fitness based boxing and strength meant for anyone\, in a party environment! Boxing mitts for adults and kids\, learn the 6 punches!\nUnited Home Experts – Stop by our table for face painting\, temporary tattoos\, and construction hats!\nVillari’s Martial Arts – Character building martial arts program. Demonstrations and board breaking!\nWellesley School of Music – Discover the joy and harmony of music Lessons by learning to play piano\, vocal\, violin\, and guitar.\nWindy Village –  Sustainable hemp farm and craft CBD wellness brand in Sherborn\, MA. Offering CBD products and samples.\nYogaSix Wellesley = Try our energizing\, empowering\, and fun yoga classes\, for everyone! Free class for new participants.\nPlus a variety of local crafters!\n\nNatick Nights! Special Offers \n\nBaylee Bee – Enjoy a special promotion when you shop at Baylee Bee between 5PM-7PM\nPaper Fiesta and Hedgehog Belly Designs\nTen Trees Books – Natick’s community bookstore where readers and neighbors meet!\nUni-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!\n\nPublic bathrooms are located at Natick Town Hall\, the Morse Institute Library & on Adams Street. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-natick-nights-5/ CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Family Friendly,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Natick_Nights_OJRTPhotography-348-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T145700 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T145700 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240530T185957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T151305Z UID:10006977-1723733820-1723733820@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Natick Nights After Dark Movie Series: Under the Boardwalk DESCRIPTION:Grab your chairs\, picnic blankets\, and join the Natick Recreation and Parks Department for movies in the Park. Movies begin at sunset. \nMovie: Under the Boardwalk\nRating: PG\nRuntime: 1h 26m \nFrom the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure! An epic journey to find home leads a shy crab (Michael Cera) and his new friend (Keke Palmer) to discover a whole world beyond the boardwalk. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-natick-nights-after-dark-movie-series-4/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/movie-1927658_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T173851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173333Z UID:10007006-1723644000-1723651200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Button Making DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 to create your own cool button using our button maker! \nYou can draw your own design or use a page from a discarded book or magazine. \nAll ages are welcome. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbutton824/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/button-making.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T173618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173410Z UID:10007005-1723572000-1723573800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:PJ Story Time DESCRIPTION:Put on your jammies\, grab a favorite stuffed animal\, and join us at the Bacon Free Library for a cozy evening story time! \nAll ages are welcome. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflpj24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pj-story-time.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T173224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T173224Z UID:10007004-1723471200-1723474800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Buildwave Workshop DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to build and have fun in this creative\, hands-on workshop that encourages play and collaboration. Participants will be given wave after wave of kits filled with different building materials to explore. Watch this video to learn more! \nGeared toward kids entering grades K to 6. \nRegistration is required. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbuildwave24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Buildwave.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006721-1723280400-1723294800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-08-10/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240624T173021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z UID:10006988-1723190400-1723222800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-08-09/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T171857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173547Z UID:10007003-1723041000-1723044600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Professor Bugman’s Insect Safari DESCRIPTION:Come explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in your own community with a real entomologist! Professor Bugman will bring the equipment and expertise; you bring the curiosity! \nThis program will take place on the Bacon Free Library lawn and is geared toward ages 4-12. \nRegistration is required. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbugsafari24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/bugman.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240625T170957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173633Z UID:10007002-1722967200-1722970800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Garden Travel – England: The Cotswolds\, Cornwall\, and Devon (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of 11 gardens in southwestern England. Among the highlights are the much revered Arts and Crafts style garden at Hidcote; the last surviving rococo garden in England at Painswick; the inspiring gardens at Drogo Castle\, the last castle ever built in England; and the remarkable Eden Project.  The Eden Project is the radical and inspirational transformation of an abandoned clay pit to outdoor gardens and multiple biomes housing rainforest\, temperate\, and arid plant species. \nJoanne 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. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgardentravel/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gardensinengland-e1719335386898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240530T175812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T231407Z UID:10006720-1722675600-1722690000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market/2024-08-03/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NatickFarmersMarket.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20230612T163341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173722Z UID:10005869-1722607200-1722610800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Goats and Giggles DESCRIPTION:Play and cuddle with some curious and friendly baby goats outside on the Bacon Free Library lawn! The Farmer’s Helpers program from Chip-in Farm will be bringing their goats to the BFL for a visit. \nAll ages are welcome. \nPlease note that participants may be required to wait in line\, as the number of people interacting with the goats at a time will be limited for the animals’ comfort and safety. We’ll provide coloring pages and some farm-themed books to browse while waiting. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgoats24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/goat-e1749492476424.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240624T173021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z UID:10006987-1722585600-1722618000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-08-02/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183655 CREATED:20240722T211359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T182816Z UID:10006690-1722531600-1722542400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Natick Nights! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic evening of food\, shopping\, and family-friendly entertainment in the vibrant Natick Center Cultural District. The Adams Street Art Alley will feature an array of beer\, wine\, food\, and music during every Natick Nights event. \nEvents and Activities as of July 30 and subject to change. \nOn Adams and Court Street \n\nDrink Dion’s – Beers from Deschutes\, hard seltzers from Cod’r\, and wines from House Wine – with thanks to Horizon Coastal Distributors – 21+\nFood by Kith and Kin\, Baja Mexican\, and DonutNV\nTarot Card Reading with Sally\nLive music with The Newtalions\n\nAt the Morse Institute Library \n\nLibrary Lawn – Art In Action Join Natick Art Association artists as they demonstrate their craft during Natick Nights! Visitors will have the opportunity to join the fun and try their hand at creating too.\nLawn games!\n\nOn Natick Common \nFeaturing Jonah’s Twisters & Face Painting with Gina Woods from Imagine That \nMusical Guest The Millis Berfield Band \n\nBach to Rock will be bringing out multiple instruments for kids and families of all ages to try!\nCafé Yafa – Your neighborhood little Mediterranean restaurant. Bringing your favorite foods to the Natick Common!\nCitizens Bank – Providing fun for the community. Stop by our table for activities and giveaways!\nCommunity Academy at Walnut Hill – school year & summer session learning opportunities for aspiring artists pre-k to adult. Broadway Trivia w/prizes!\nEmpire Dance Company – A dance studio in Natick for kids ages 2 and up\, come learn about all our exciting summer and fall classes! Hosting music\, games\, prizes\, and more!\nFamily Promise Metrowest is working to address family homelessness in the Metrowest Community.\nFirst Congregational Church – 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)\nGeo Jewish Afterschool – Come to our table for Challah Making in a take & bake pan\, and learn about our afterschool program.\nGlobal Children’s School – Come by our table to play some games and learn about our multicultural trilingual education.\nKumon Math and Reading\, 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.\nLion Fitness – Personal training and small group classes for people of all levels. Come make your own slime!\nLittle Sprouts – Early education and childcare. Drop by our table and make a craft!\nMonkey’N Around – Casual family clothing brand.\nNatick 180 – The Town’s resource for mental health and substance use. Visit our booth to learn more\, and pick up some free resources and wellness items!\nNatick Outdoor Store – MetroWest’s Local Sporting Goods Headquarters. Stop by our table for fishing themed activities!\nNatick Service Council – Come learn about how to support your neighbors in need! Kids games\, crafts & prizes!\nNew England Sci-Tech – Space Science & Robotics. Try archery for kids\, hold a rock from Outer Space\, and get a selfie with R2D2 the Star Wars Robot!\nReliant Medical – Learn about ReadyMED Plus\, a new walk-in care facility in Natick\, and bring your teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal for a check up! \nSafe Vape Disposal – Keep Our Town Clean\, Dispose of Vapes Green. Information and Temporary Tattoos!\nServeNatick – Online user marketplace where hopeful volunteers can sign up to support different organizations in the MetroWest area. Community Service based trivia and website demo.\nVillari’s Martial Arts – Character building martial arts program. Demonstrations and board breaking!\nWindy Village –  Sustainable hemp farm and craft CBD wellness brand in Sherborn\, MA. Offering CBD products and samples.\nYogaSix Wellesley = Try our energizing\, empowering\, and fun yoga classes\, for everyone! Free class for new participants.\nPlus a variety of local crafters!\n\nNatick Nights! Special Offers \n\nBaylee Bee – Enjoy a special promotion when you shop at Baylee Bee between 5PM-7PM\nPaper Fiesta and Hedgehog Belly Designs\nTen Trees Books – Natick’s community bookstore where readers and neighbors meet!\nUni-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!\n\nPublic bathrooms are located at Natick Town Hall\, the Morse Institute Library & on Adams Street. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-natick-nights-4/ CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Family Friendly,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Natick_Nights_OJRTPhotography-348-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR