Sturbridge

"Pumpkin Patch" Sale
2022-10-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Sturbridge Federated Church, 8 Maple Street, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
The Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale is hosting its annual “Pumpkin Patch” sale of pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and cook books. Proceeds from this sale benefits church operations and numerous regional ministries. This event runs from September 24 through October 31st, 2022
Hours are 9AM to 5PM Monday through Saturdays and 10:30AM to 5PM on Sundays.

Guided Meditation with Sylvia Murphy
2022-10-12 18:15 - 19:30 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Registration is required. Please call or text 508-304-3463 to reserve your space. These guided meditations for relaxation and healing are intended to assist you in releasing your stress and anxiety. By relaxing the body and the mind you can improve your overall sense of well-being. **Open to all – Free for patients, survivors, and caregivers attending with a patient. PinkHippy.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization.

Afternoon Book Group: Painting the Light by Sally Cabot Gunning
2022-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Join us for a discussion of Painting the Light by Sally Cabot Gunning. Copies can be picked up at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.
About the book: Martha’s Vineyard, 1898. In her first life, Ida Russell had been a painter. Five years ago, she had confidently walked the halls of Boston’s renowned Museum School, enrolling in art courses that were once deemed “unthinkable” for women to take, and showing a budding talent for watercolors. But no more. Ida Russell is now Ida Pease, resident of a seaside farm on Vineyard Haven, and wife to Ezra, a once-charming man who has become an inattentive and altogether unreliable husband. Ezra runs a salvage company in town with his business partner, Mose Barstow, but he much prefers their nightly card games at the local pub to his work in their Boston office, not to mention filling haystacks and tending sheep on the farm at home—duties that have fallen to Ida and their part-time farmhand, Lem. Ida, meanwhile, has left her love for painting behind.
It comes as no surprise to Ida when Ezra is hours late for a Thanksgiving dinner, only to leave abruptly for another supposedly urgent business trip to Boston. But then something unthinkable happens: a storm strikes and the ship carrying Ezra and Mose sinks.
In the wake of this shocking tragedy, Ida must settle the affairs of Ezra’s estate, a task that brings her to a familiar face from her past—Henry Barstow, Mose’s brother and executor. As she joins Henry in sifting through the remnants of her husband’s life and work, Ida must learn to separate truth from lies and what matters from what doesn’t.
Captured in rich, painterly prose—piercing as a coastal gale and shimmering as sunlight on the waves—Painting the Light is an arresting portrait of a woman, and a considered meditation on grief, persistence, and reinvention. (Amazon)

Paint & Sip @ Rapscallion Pub
2022-10-10 15:00 - 17:30 | Rapscallion, 3 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Special afternoon paint and sip for Columbus Day / Indigenous People’s Day!
Paint a ‘Black Cat with Pumpkin’
All materials will be provided to create a colorful painting that is rated easy with no painting experience necessary! Bring a friend** and join us for a fun event! Cost is $30.00 per person.
Contact Roberta at robertamn@aol.com to register!
*Guests are advised to arrive 15-20 minutes early

Agriculture Fair Weekend @ OSV
2022-10-10 09:30 - 16:00, 2022-10-09 09:30 - 16:00, 2022-10-08 09:30 - 16:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Fall was the time for 19th-century Agricultural Societies to hold a Cattle Show. Many shows also included an Exhibition of Domestic Manufacture. Throughout the weekend, Old Sturbridge Village will be recreating such a display. Stop by to see an exhibition of vegetables, fruit, butter, cheese, and items of home manufacture such as handwoven cotton and woollen fabrics, knitted stockings and shawls, and fancy work. Village manufactured items such as shoes, tin, pottery, brooms, baskets, straw braid, and books will also be on display.
Also this weekend, learn about saving your seeds for next year’s garden and preserving vegetables to last all year. Watch us use our dried flowers to make everlasting bouquets and weave baskets that are used for harvesting crops.

Phantoms by Firelight 2022
2022-10-09 16:30 - 21:00, 2022-10-08 16:30 - 21:00, 2022-10-07 16:30 - 21:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
As the sun sets at Old Sturbridge Village this October, come see Phantoms by Firelight. Explore the myths and folklore of Halloween at the museum. Evening guests will see the Village in a darker, more eerie light, as the night progresses and a mysterious troupe of traveling performers including gravity-defying acrobats, creepy conjurers, and fate-tempting fire jugglers appear from the shadows of firelight.

StompBoxTrio @ Hyland Orchard
2022-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Hyland Orchard, 199 Arnold Road, Fiskdale, MA, 01518, United States
Come see StompBoxTrio for free at Hyland Orchard!
StompBoxTrio blends classic 20th-century American blues, funk & soul with 21st-century mojo to create a sonic soulful sound all their own The trio consists of Evelyn Harris on vocals & percussion, John Cabán on “Dobro” steel guitar, vocals & stompbox, and Paul Kochanski on wood bass, vocals & foot tambourine.

Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering @ Altruist Brewing
2022-10-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Altruist Brewing Company, 559 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01518, United States
Join Sip & Script® for an afternoon of Learning Calligraphy!
Join us at Altruist Brewing in Sturbridge Mass for a festive afternoon of spooky fun and pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to all your spooky spreads – think lettered pumpkins at your front door, on your bar cart, as a Halloween party hostess gift or special occasion gift!
Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night!
Additionally, we will be lettering on faux mini pumpkins at the end of our class time!
To learn more about Altruist Brewing, check out their website and say hey on Instagram.
Get your tickets here!
Feel free to come early to check in, grab your seat, and order any food (food and drinks available to order throughout class too!). Class will start promptly at 12:30pm

Sturbridge Farmers Market
2022-10-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Sturbridge Town Common, Main St, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Each Sunday the Sturbridge Farmer’s Market will feature a wide selection of your favorite local farms, food makers and artisans. The Market also includes live music. All designed to create a regular event to offer healthy food, support local businesses, hear great music and share in the Sturbridge community.

Live Music at Altruist Brewing: Fox and the Dragon
2022-10-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Altruist Brewing Company, 559 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01518, United States
Join Fox and The Dragon @ Altruist Brewing! Enjoy some tunes while savoring our small-batch, hand-crafted beers brewed with love & passion!
Cost: Free entry

Oktoberfest at Brimfield Winery
2022-10-02 12:00 - 20:00 | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
Rapscallion and Brimfield Winery’s Oktoberfest is back along with the 2022 release of our hand-brewed “O-Fest” beer. Join us for a festive weekend with food trucks, live music, cedar and wine from the Brimfield Winery during a beautiful Fall weekend.
Saturday October 1st schedule is:
12pm to 8pm:
+ Music by Cobblestone Road
+ Food Truck: The Thai Truck
Sunday October 2nd:
12pm to 8pm
+ Food by Cousin’s Maine Lobster and The Shuck Food Truck

Sturbridge Fall Doll, Bear & Miniature Show & Sale
2022-10-02 10:00 - 15:00 | The Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge
A Spectacular Selection Dolls, Teddy Bears & Folk Art. This includes Antique, Collectible, Fashion, Barbie, Reborns & Original Artist Dolls & Bears From The 18th Century To The 21st Century…..Plus Vintage Clothing & Linens, Furniture, Doll Houses, Doll Parts, Miniatures, Toys, American Girl Clothing & Much More.

Kicking Off the Harvest!
2022-10-02 09:30 - 17:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Fall is in full swing at Old Sturbridge Village, which means our farmers and gardeners are hard at work harvesting and preparing for the cold winter ahead. Help our gardeners harvest the gardens, see how we preserve our crops to last us all year, and learn some tricks for making the growing season last a little longer.
Event price included with daytime admission.
