Outdoors
Sturbridge offers over 30 miles of walking trails for nature lovers, walkers or runners. There are several golf courses nearby such as Hemlock and Heritage and apple orchards as well such as Brookfield Orchards.
Dining
All along Route 20 and Route 131 Sturbridge is well known its quantity and variety of restaurants. One can choose from Asian, Seafood, Italian and Colonial American fare. Whether it is the colonial Publick House to the many offerings of the Table 3 Restaurant Group or Baba Sushi, Sturbridge has it all.
Accommodations
Sturbridge offers comfortable hotels and motels that can offer an enjoyable overnight, weekend or business travel stop. Stay at a historic inn such as Publick House or our contemporary hotels such as the Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn. No matter what your taste or budget, Sturbridge is the “Inn” place to be.
Shopping
If you seek unique and independently owned stores then Sturbridge is your stop. Our local merchants offer a diverse array of stores from antiques, jewelry, garden accessories, home decor, custom hand crafted furniture to name a few.
Attractions
Sturbridge offers attractions that range from the outdoors with its large outdoor nature trail network on to Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor museum in New England. Indoor exploration can include its diverse array of small specialty shops offering locally made pottery, antiques, specialty items and so much more.
Outdoors
Sturbridge offers over 30 miles of walking trails for nature lovers, walkers or runners. There are several golf courses nearby such as Hemlock and Heritage and apple orchards as well such as Brookfield Orchards.
Dining
All along Route 20 and Route 131 Sturbridge is well known its quantity and variety of restaurants. One can choose from Asian, Seafood, Italian and Colonial American fare. Whether it is the colonial Publick House to the many offerings of the Table 3 Restaurant Group or Baba Sushi, Sturbridge has it all.
Accommodations
Sturbridge offers comfortable hotels and motels that can offer an enjoyable overnight, weekend or business travel stop. Stay at a historic inn such as Publick House or our contemporary hotels such as the Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn. No matter what your taste or budget, Sturbridge is the “Inn” place to be.
Shopping
If you seek unique and independently owned stores then Sturbridge is your stop. Our local merchants offer a diverse array of stores from antiques, jewelry, garden accessories, home decor, custom hand crafted furniture to name a few.
Attractions
Sturbridge offers attractions that range from the outdoors with its large outdoor nature trail network on to Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor museum in New England. Indoor exploration can include its diverse array of small specialty shops offering locally made pottery, antiques, specialty items and so much more.
Sturbridge Celebrates America 250: Family Fun Day
May 16th
Join the Sturbridge America250 Celebration Committee for Family Fun Day, the first of two community-wide events commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. The afternoon begins with a Patriotic Costume Parade. Check-in starts at 12 p.m., and participants will receive a parade number and patriotic goodie bag. The parade begins at 12:15 p.m., with prizes awarded for Most Historical, Most Patriotic, and Best Family/Group Theme. From 1-2 p.m., enjoy a performance by the Mighty Top Big Circus, featuring aerial silks, hula-hoop acrobatics, and aerial hoop acts. After the show, kids can try hula hoop tricks and other circus skills. Families can also enjoy potato sack races, a three-legged race, yard games, a selfie station, face painting, a balloon artist, an inflatable double slide,…
Science Weekend
May 16th
Get ready for a weekend filled with discovery, creativity, and a little bit of crackin' fun! The highlight? Our thrilling Egg Drop Challenge! Work with your team to design and build the ultimate contraption to keep your egg safe as it takes a daring plunge. Plus, enjoy hands-on experiments, stargazing, and science-themed games that spark curiosity for all ages. Pack your imagination and prepare for a weekend where learning meets adventure—science has never been this egg-citing! Brimfield Antique Flea Market: May 12-17, 2026!
Eliot Lewis (From Hall & Oats) – Live Music at Timberland Brewing Company
May 16th
Join us on Saturday, May 16 at 7 PM for live music in the taproom! A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Eliot Lewis has toured the world over as a member of the Daryl Hall & John Oates band, as well as a former member of The Average White Band. Eliot has also been the only musician to appear on every episode of Daryl Hall’s popular, “Live From Daryl’s House” show all while keeping his own solo career going at a seemingly impossible pace. Check out Eliot Lewis Here
Southbridge Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
May 17th
Garden Club members will be providing a host of perennials from their gardens, in clean pots and fresh soil. A variety of houseplants will be sold, as well. New This Year! Howe's Farm and Garden in New Braintree will be providing a wide variety of annuals -- flowers and vegetables in packs, as well as hanging baskets -- all pesticide free! There will be a table of special “Garden Treasures” and vendors selling various products. Additionally, local organizations will be represented, including Free Soil Tests from the Massachusetts Master Gardener program. The Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library will be selling plant related books such as gardening and landscaping books, and cookbooks as well.
Sip & Pour Candle Making Workshop
May 17th
Grab your favorite person (s) and let's pour your own Natural Coconut Soy wooden bowl candle, adding your own aesthetic with dried florals! Join us at Hardwick Winery for a Mother’s Day Candle Experience. Celebrate the beauty of the season with an intentional, hands-on candle workshop hosted by Brookman Candle & Co. at Hardwick Winery in Hardwick, MA. Your ticket includes a Mimosa, as it's National Mimosa Day, it seems only fitting! (Non-alcoholic option available.) You’ll be guided through the process of creating your own reusable wooden dough bowl candle, poured with our signature coconut-soy wax blend and infused with non-toxic, phthalate-free fragrances. Choose from a curated spring scent library—Wild Lilac, Spring Magnolia, Lemon Verbena, and more—each designed to evoke…
