Sturbridge

Wells State Park - Carpenter's Rock Hike
2022-08-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Come visit Wells State Park. Every Wednesday at 10:30am is an enjoyable hike to Carpenter’s Rock which will offer scenic views. Interesting information will be discussed along the way to the summit.

Wells State Park Thursday Events
2022-08-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Wells State Park, 159 Walker Pond Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Thursdays at Wells State Park offers the following exciting programs:
* 10am to 11am – Stone Walls Speak to Us. A 1 mile walking tour or rain talk at the Pavilion
* 1pm to 3pm – Nature Center Open House. Learn all the about plants, birds & animals.
* 4pm to 5pm – Adventure to Beaver Lodge. Meet Nature’s engineers!

Concerts on the Sturbridge Common
2022-08-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Sturbridge Town Common, Main St, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Bring your lawn chair to the Sturbridge Town Common for the following Thursday evening performances:
* July 28th – The Vaughn Monroe Orchestra (1940’s Big Band). Sponsored by the Lions Club and Rotary Club.
* August 4th – Donnelly Road (Classic Rock). Sponsored by the Betterment Committee.
* August 11th – Music Matters Band (Top Hits). Sponsored by the Betterment Committee.
* August 18th – Island Castaways ( Tropical Rock). Sponsored by Savers Bank.

Friday Classic Car Cruise @ Brimfield Winery
2022-08-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
Come see great classic cars every Friday night from May through September with music by Bruce Marshall of 97.7

Live Music at Saw Dust Coffee House
2022-08-05 19:30 - 22:30, 2022-08-06 19:30 - 22:30, 2022-08-12 19:30 - 22:30, 2022-08-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Saw Dust Coffee House, 371 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Saw Dust Coffee House will be presenting live music at the following Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Saw Dust Coffee House welcomes you to enjoy our fresh coffee, amazing cocktails, delicious desserts and more. The dates and performers are:
+ Friday, August 5th – Gracie Day
+ Saturday, August 6th – Joe Macey
+ Friday, August 12th – Elizabeth Valley
+ Saturday, August 13th – James Keys
+ Friday, August 19th – Robert Fullerton
+ Saturday, August 20th – Tony Garcia
+ Friday, August 26th – Fox and Dragon
+ Saturday, August 27th – Shawn Taylor

Redcoats and Rebels
2022-08-06 09:30 - 20:00, 2022-08-07 09:30 - 17:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Redcoats and Rebels is BACK at Old Sturbridge Village!
See the largest military re-enactment in New England with hundreds of costumed Revolutionary War reenactors, both soldiers and civilians, encamped on the Village Common. Visitors can not only explore our exhibits, galleries, and demonstrations and talk with our costumed historians about everyday life in early New England, but also tour the camps, witness recreated skirmishes and battles, see special presentations, and enjoy fife and drum music.
Daytime events on both days of Redcoats & Rebels include activities such as:

Mock battles and skirmishes
Tours of the British and American camps
Cannon demonstrations
Musket drilling with kids
Martial music
Drilling and inspection of the troops
See the daily life of a Revolutionary War soldier – including delivery of uniforms, pay calls, and prisoner exchanges
And more!

Please Note: Due to the popularity of Redcoats and Rebels, we ask that visitors purchase tickets with arrival blocks in order to spread out the arrival of visitors coming through the Visitor Center.
Also, it’s Kids Free Summer at the Village! Up to three kids 17 and younger are admitted FREE when accompanied by an adult paying full admission ($28) now through the end of Labor Day (September 5, 2022).

Pan Mass Challenge - Charity Bike Event
2022-08-06 12:00 - 2022-08-07 05:00 | MA
The popular Pan Mass Challenge bicycle event will be returning to Sturbridge in August. The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Always held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research.
Each summer, thousands of riders and volunteers from 43 states and 12 countries participate in the PMC, all with a common goal: to find a cure for cancer.

Sturbridge Farmers Market
2022-08-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-14 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.

Wells State Park - Outdoor Programs
2022-08-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Wells State Park, 159 Walker Pond Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Sundays at Wells State Park offers several interesting programs to enjoy the outdoors and learn new things about nature and our environment. The Sunday program is:
+ 10am to 12pm – Nature Center Open House. Learn about the park.
+ 1pm to 2pm – Stone Walls Speak to Us. – Learn about the history of our stone walls.
+4pm to 5pm – Off the Beaten Path Hike. Enjoy a hike to interesting places.

Books On Tour @ Joshua Hyde Public Library
2022-08-09 10:45 - 11:30 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Children are welcome to drop in for stories, songs, and a craft. Children must be accompanied by their caregiver. Be sure to bring sunscreen, bug repellent, & water. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library. Event will be held in the library’s meeting room if it is raining.

Wildlife on Wheels
2022-08-10 14:00 - 14:45 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Zoo at Forest Park and Education center will be joining us for their Wildlife on Wheels program where they will be bringing a variety of wildlife ambassadors that may include an opossum, owl, salamander and/or more. You’ll have to come to find out!
This is a free event, but registration is required. Space will be limited so register early.
**Please register each child and adult caregiver(s) separately.**
Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.

Sip and Star Gaze Benefit Event
2022-08-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
Join Rapscallion Brewery and Brimfield Winery and Cidery as they co-sponsor an astronomical observation event to benefit the Hitchcock Free Academy. Geoff and Kim McLean, from the Thames Astronomical Society will bring telescopes to scan the Universe and watch for the Perseid’s Meteors. The event will include music starting at 6pm and food will be available from BT’s Smokehouse. Rain Date: Thursday, August 11th

West Brookfield Concerts on the Common 2022
2022-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | West Brookfield Town Common, 9 School St, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Relax and enjoy the last concert of the 49th season of live music on the West Brookfield Town Common! Featuring music from The Midnight Riders.
Concert is from 7-9pm. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics! Admission is free!

Evening at the Village feat. Max Cohen and Rose Clancy
2022-08-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Enjoy being outside and spend a summer evening at the Village after our normal hours of operation! Stroll through our scenic campus, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, and listen to live guitar and fiddle music by Max Cohen & Rose Clancy. Hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks will be available for sale and the Miner Grant Store will be open too! Guests are also welcome to bring a picnic.
Pre-registration is recommended.

Brookfield Orchards Flea Markets
2022-08-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Brookfield Orchards, 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield, MA, 01535, United States
Brookfield Orchards will be sponsoring 3 Flea Markets on the following dates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Come enjoy the chance to view many attractive items and enjoy the food and treats that Brookfield offers! The dates are:
+ June 25th Saturday – 8am to 2pm
+ July 16th Saturday – 8am to 2pm
+ August 13th Saturday – 8am to 2pm

Friends of Joshua Hyde Public Library Book Sale
2022-08-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Come browse and select book at the biggest Friend of the JHPL Book Sale of the year. Donations/purchases are non-refundable.

Southern Crawfish Boil!
2022-08-13 13:00 - 19:00 | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
SOUTHERN CRAWFISH BOIL! with Special performance by The CATNIP JUNKIES
Brimfield Winery is “going down south” on August 13th
Tickets $35 until August 7th, or $40 after Sunday August 8th.
We are joining our friends at Off the Hook Roadside Eatery to bring you an experience to remember:
With a ticket you will enjoy a Crawfish boil dinner including portions of crawfish, shrimp, sausage potatoes, and fresh corn on the cob!
Dinner will be served at 2:00pm
The AFTER DINNER PARTY will be rocking with our guest band Catnip Junkies – Catnip Junkies is a bunch of cool cats who really know how to swing. From NOLA jazz and classic swing all the way to jazzed up modern pop songs, Catnip Junkies plays it all! Grab your friends and get ready for some GREAT music.
Lets get this party started! Hurry – get your tickets before they are gone!!

Origami Storigami: Story Camp; Origami with Motoko
2022-08-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Origami Storigami with Motoko! Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko regales families (ages 5 and up) with delightful folktales from her native Japan, combined with hands-on origami activities. Motoko’s step-by-step instructions make the ancient Japanese art fun and accessible. Children will learn focus, imagination, and precision while creating pieces of art. Sponsored by Mass Cultural Council. Registration required.

Guided Meditation with Sylvia Murphy
2022-08-17 18:15 - 19:30 | Sturbridge Library, 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
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.
Registration is required. Please call or text 508-304-3463 to reserve your space.
