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SUMMARY:Natick Artist Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Art Association holds its annual Open Studios on Sat.-Sun. Oct. 17-18\, 2026\, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM both days at locations all over Natick\, MA. \nThis time-honored tradition gives the public the opportunity to meet artists at numerous locations across Natick\, to view and ask questions about their work\, and to purchase original art directly from the makers. This year’s open studios participants will include painters\, printmakers\, sculptors\, potters\, jewelry makers\, fiber artists\, photographers\, and artists working in mixed media. In addition to viewing and discussing art with the creators\, visitors be able to see live demonstrations about artistic processes at some locations. Most sites will have refreshments available for patrons to enjoy while mingling with the artists and other visitors. \nFor complete information\, visit https://www.natickartassociation.org/
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-artist-open-studios/
LOCATION:Natick Center and surrounding locations
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,Family Friendly,FREE
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SUMMARY:Natick Center Porchfest
DESCRIPTION:  \nNatick Center Porchfest is generously sponsored by Music Go Round Boston located on Rt. 9 in Natick. \nSee our main event page for a full listing of porches and bands with a map. \nNatick Center Porchfest will take place on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, with start times at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the porches of generous hosts\, who are sharing their porches and lawns with neighbors and the community around Natick Center! \nThis event is free and open to the public. Natick Center Porchfest is family-friendly and features a wide variety of music so there’s sure to be a band or performance that sparks your interest .Check out one band or twenty! Stay for 20 minutes or all afternoon! \nFeel free to bring your own food and beverages to each performance. If you need to pick up some snacks\, please consider the local businesses spread throughout town. Just remember that each venue is someone’s porch\, so please be sure that you are respectful and clean up after yourself. However\, Natick Center Porchfest does not have a contained festival area and will not be selling alcohol (or any food and drink). When in public\, you are subject to the usual laws regarding alcohol consumption. \nYou can bring your dog anywhere you can usually\, the rules are the same as they would be at any other time on the street or sidewalk. Please be aware and respectful of any homeowners’ preferences while on their property as different hosts will likely have different preferences when it comes to dogs. \nThere is plenty of on-street parking in Natick Center. We also encourage walking and biking for those who are able–it’s the best way to soak up as much music as possible! \nNo bathrooms will be provided. Please note that porch hosts will not provide restrooms either. \nYou won’t need to bring much of anything to stroll around town and enjoy the music. However\, if you are planning to settle in for particular a performance\, you might bring chairs\, a blanket to sit on\, or a picnic lunch. Alternatively\, if you are planning a schedule of concert hopping\, you might want to bring your bike. \nOrganizers\, performers\, and porch hosts are all giving freely of their time and talents. \nThe rain date is the following day (September 27) with start times at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. \nThis event is organized by Natick Center Associates and a fantastic team of energetic community volunteers.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-center-porchfest/
LOCATION:Natick Center and surrounding locations
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,FREE,Music,Performances
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SUMMARY:Natick Artists Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:This event is Saturday\, October 19\, 2025\, and Sunday\, October 20\, 2025\, from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM each day. \nNatick Open Studios is an opportunity for the public to meet and visit with artists living or working in Natick in informal settings to learn about their art and to purchase unique artistic creations directly from the artists. \nThe Natick Art Association is presently comprised of more than seventy artists working in a broad array of artistic mediums. They include painters\, printmakers\, sculptors\, potters\, mosaic artists\, jewelers\, fiber artists\, photographers\, and mixed media artists. Many of the organization’s members will participate in this year’s Open Studio weekend. \nTraditionally held the third weekend in October\, this year marks the 23rd anniversary of this town-wide event. Open studios are held at several group locations in Natick Center and at private studios all across town. \nSome artists will offer live demonstrations during the open studio weekend and refreshments will be offered.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-artists-open-studios/
LOCATION:Natick Center and surrounding locations
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,FREE
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