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SUMMARY:Rico's Irish Table
DESCRIPTION:Join us this St. Patrick’s Day for a creative twist on Irish classics. This is not your average Irish dinner! \nStarting at 6 PM\, Chef Rico will guide you through a multi-course celebration of inventive Irish flavors\, crafted to delight every palate. Please note this is a dinner experience prepared by Chef Rico\, not a cooking demonstration. \nCome for the food\, stay for the fun\, and celebrate the luck of the Irish with a menu you will not forget! \n$59 per person \nPrice does not include tax or gratuity. \nSeats are limited\, so reserve early. Wine\, beer\, and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase. \nTo reserve\, book on TOCK or call 508-347-2321. A $25 per person deposit is required.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/ricos-irish-table/
LOCATION:Avellino Restaurant\, 502 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01518\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bad Company Tribute with Dinner | Shooting Star
DESCRIPTION:Shooting Star brings Bad Company’s biggest hits to life in a high-energy live tribute show. \n\n\n\n\nBad Company fans\, this one’s for you. \nBad Company helped define hard-driving rock in the 1970s\, ’80s\, and beyond\, delivering one unforgettable hit after another and earning their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2025). From their self-titled debut album in 1974 through chart-topping releases across three decades\, Bad Company’s music remains a cornerstone of classic rock radio. Iconic songs like Can’t Get Enough\, Bad Company\, Feel Like Makin’ Love\, Run With The Pack\, Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy\, Shooting Star\, Burnin’ Sky\, Silver\, Blue & Gold\, Holy Water\, and All Right Now continue to ignite audiences everywhere. \nShooting Star is an authentic and premier tribute to Bad Company\, delivering a powerful\, note-for-note live concert experience that spans the band’s most successful eras. The show features Bad Company’s biggest hits from 1973–82\, Top-10 favorites from Paul Rodgers’ other legendary projects (Free and The Firm)\, and standout songs from Bad Company’s late ’80s and early ’90s resurgence. With a deep catalog of more than 28 charting hits\, Shooting Star keeps the energy high from start to finish. \nFronted by the remarkable Robert Ingram\, whose vocal tone and commanding stage presence channel Paul Rodgers with stunning accuracy\, Shooting Star is backed by a seasoned lineup of professional musicians with decades of experience performing regional and national tribute shows. The band delivers explosive sound with multiple guitars\, rich harmonies\, keyboards\, and synthesizers that bring Bad Company’s studio recordings to life on stage. The band consists of 5 members: Robert Ingram as lead singer\, Todd Chmielewski as lead guitarist\, Shaun Jenks on bass guitar\, Steve Lawton on drums and Matt Barstow playing keyboards/2nd guitar.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/bad-company-tribute-with-dinner-shooting-star/
LOCATION:The Barn at Wight Farm\, 420 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
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SUMMARY:Victory Gardens: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and explore the rich history and lasting impact of Victory Gardens in this engaging presentation hosted by the Sturbridge Historical Society and the Southbridge Garden Club. Led by Debra Dellanina-Alvarez of Saved by the Garden\, the program delves into life during World War I and World War II\, highlighting how communities came together through gardening efforts and the valuable knowledge shared among volunteers. Attendees will gain insight into what was grown\, how it was cultivated\, and how those practices continue to influence gardening today. \nThe presentation also features a virtual visit to the oldest Victory Garden in the United States\, examining its historical significance and modern relevance. Along the way\, participants will explore a variety of garden plots\, uncovering unique architectural elements\, fascinating plant histories\, and lesser-known details that bring these spaces to life. \nDebra Dellanina-Alvarez brings a diverse background as a lifelong gardener\, healthcare provider\, program designer\, and speaker. With a passion for nature\, history\, architecture\, and science\, she has worked as an architectural and history guide with Boston by Foot and designed immersive walking tours\, including her seasonal Art\, Architecture and Gardens experience. Her time as a teacher naturalist at Massachusetts Audubon’s Drumlin Farm further reflects her dedication to environmental education. In 2019\, she founded Saved by the Garden\, where she continues to develop engaging programs that highlight significant garden spaces and their unique features. \nThis program offers a thoughtful look at an important chapter in American history through the lens of gardening and community. Open to the public\, the event is graciously hosted by the Publick House.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/victory-gardens-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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SUMMARY:Spring Renewal Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Spring Renewal Sound Bath at My Collective \nStep into spring with an evening designed to help you reset\, recharge\, and reconnect. This calming experience begins with a gentle warm-up to release tension\, followed by immersive sound healing using crystal singing bowls to support relaxation\, reduce stress\, and restore mental clarity. \nPerfect for busy professionals and community members looking to slow down and return to their routine feeling grounded and refreshed. No experience needed—just come as you are.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/spring-renewal-sound-bath/
LOCATION:My Collective\, 531 Main St\, Fiskdale\, 01518
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SUMMARY:Kids Free April
DESCRIPTION:Time Travel Savings: Kids Free Admission! \nImmerse yourself in the beauty and charm of early spring as you explore the rich history of 19th-century New England. Explore the Village and enjoy the unique blend of hands-on learning\, participatory demonstrations\, and engaging conversation. Chat with our costumed historians\, step inside historic homes and shops\, meet our heritage breed animals\, and so much more. \nFrom Wednesday\, April 1\, through Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\, enjoy FREE admission* for up to two kids (ages 17 and under) with the purchase of an adult or senior general daytime admission ticket using code KID26 at checkout. Reserve your tickets online and save even more! Members can also bring up to two kids not already covered by their membership. \nInspire Your Child’s Curiosity \nWander through the recreated historical Village and chat with knowledgeable costumed historians who bring the past to life. Get out of the house and see our gardeners’ preparing fields and gardens for planting\, meet the new lambs\, and see sparks fly in the blacksmith shop. Every corner holds a new adventure\, and no two visits to OSV are alike. \nEnjoy Outdoor Family Fun \nCreate lasting memories together with friends and family. Wander our trails\, see the buds on the trees and flowers blossom\, make a craft together\, and enjoy quality time surrounded by the wonders of history. Join us during Connecticut and Massachusetts school vacation weeks for Family Field Days. \nEngage the Senses \nFrom the smell of food cooking over the open hearth to watching traditional crafts such as pottery\, and enjoying a tasty Joe Frogger or famous chocolate chip cookie\, we make history an interactive and engaging experience. \nStep into the Stories of the Past \nThis year\, as part of the commemoration of America 250 at the Village\, every day has special thematic demonstrations and performances focused on the first fifty years following the American Revolution. Daily schedules are posted on our website a few days in advance. \n 
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/kids-free-april/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, 01566\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Field Days
DESCRIPTION:Kick off April school vacation with a round of friendly family competition! For ten days this April\, families of all ages\, shapes\, and sizes are welcome to join in a slate of 19th-century-inspired games\, competitions\, and feats of skill. Grab a scorecard and chart your progress as you see how far you can hit an 1830s baseball\, how long you can balance on a set of stilts\, and how many targets you can hit. Throughout the day\, guests will be welcome to try out additional drop-in games and activities. Village staff will be in on the fun\, too\, as costumed historians participate in craft and trade-related competitions. \nAs always\, guests can also chat with our costumed historians\, marvel at historical craft demonstrations\, visit with our heritage breed animals\, walk our nature trails\, explore our gardens\, and more! \nPLUS: This April\, kids received FREE admission with the purchase of an adult general admission ticket using code KID26. Up to two kids\, 17 years old or younger\, are admitted for free per adult paying for full-price general daytime admission. \nPlease note: Some activities may be weather-dependent. Schedules are subject to change without notice. \nGames & Activities: \nCompetitions \n\nGraces Toss\nTarget Shoot with Rubber Band Rifles\nEgg and Spoon Race\nStilts Walk\nMilk Bucket Carry\nTrundling Hoop Race\nJump Rope Challenge\nTrap\, Bat\, and Ball – Baseball\n\nDrop-in Activities \n\nNature Scavenger Hunt\nParadoxes and Puzzles\, puns and riddles\nTug of War\nStories\nMarbles\nQuoits\n9-pin
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/family-field-days-2/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, 01566\, United States
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SUMMARY:More Green\, Less Screen Letterboxing Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Leave your devices behind and get OUTSIDE this April vacation week! Explore the outdoors while hunting for hidden letterboxes on properties conserved by Opacum Land Trust and local historical sites beginning Saturday\, April 18 and ending Sunday\, April 26. Are you up for the challenge?  \nWhat is letterboxing? It’s like a treasure hunt! Follow clues to find hidden letterboxes\, collect stamps in your logbook\, and enter to win prizes.    \nHow it works:   \n\nForm a team with your family\, your friends\, your book club\, or even your dog – EVERYONE is welcome to participate! \n\n\nRegister your team to receive a set of clues to letterboxes hidden on up to 13 different properties conserved by Opacum and local historical sites. There will be letterboxes for all abilities – clues will include an estimated distance and difficulty so you can choose challenges that are right for you.  \n\n\nLetterboxes will be hidden on properties and historical sites in Brimfield\, Holland\, Monson\, Southbridge\, and Sturbridge.  \n\n\nEach letterbox you find will have a rubber stamp\, ink pad\, and logbook inside. You bring a logbook with you (any notebook works!). When you find the letterbox\, stamp the stamp in your book to prove you’ve found it.   \n\n\nComplete at least 3 boxes between April 18th and April 26th to be entered in a drawing for a prize. \n\n\nFind more boxes? Get more entries! 5 or more boxes = 2 entries\, 10 or more boxes = 5 entries.  \nAt the end of the week\, submit a photo of all of the stamps that you’ve collected to be entered into the drawing.\n\n\nBest of all\, it’s FREE!!!   \n\nGrab your kids\, your dog\, or a hiking partner\, bring your walking shoes\, and discover the fun in your own backyard. Perfect for all ages and abilities! 
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/more-green-less-screen-letterboxing-challenge/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Sturbridge 250
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Independence in historic Sturbridge\, the Crossroads of New England. A parade and festive gathering will take place on June 27th\, 2026. Additional 2026 events to be announced. \nLocal businesses and non-profits: Click here for more details and to find out how you can be part of the celebration.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/sturbridge-250/
LOCATION:MA
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