Sturbridge

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
2026-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ox & Yoke Café, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Times: Four Seatings | 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 2:15 p.m.
Cost: $60.95 Non-Member, $54.86 Member (Tax and Gratuity Included) *Reservations required
Celebrate mom, grandma, and the other mother figures in your life with a traditional Afternoon Tea at Old Sturbridge Village on Mother’s Day Weekend. Ox & Yoke Café will be transformed into a simple, yet classic, atmosphere complete with linens, flowers and more. Guests can sip an assortment of teas, and taste a variety of small bites including delectable sandwiches and mini desserts.
There will be four limited seatings for each date and reservations are required.
Price
$60.95 per Person (includes tax and gratuity)
$54.86 for Members (includes tax and gratuity)
*Prices do NOT include standard daytime admission.
Standard daytime admission is not required to enter this event at the Ox & Yoke Café.

Yankee Ingenuity
2026-05-10 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-23 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-25 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 09:30 - 17:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity, skill, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat, Move, Play, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today.
Yankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3
The first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796), America’s first cookbook, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal, pumpkin, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots.
Yankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10
The challenge of transporting people, goods, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse, from the canal boat to the railroad, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation.
Yankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25
All work and no play was not the case for New Englanders, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment, they reflected the values, skills, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth.
Yankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31
Like most of America, during formative years of the country, New England was starved for workers, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England, where water-powered mills, interchangeable parts, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy, it reshaped the landscape, the workforce, and the very nature of American work.

Mother's Day Brunch at Cedar Street Grille
2026-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Street Grille, 12 Cedar Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Cedar Street Grille with a delicious dining experience designed to make Mom feel special. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, enjoy the restaurant’s unique brunch menu, along with a selection of amazing Mother’s Day specials crafted just for the occasion.
After brunch service, the regular menu will be available starting at 3:30 PM, offering even more options for a relaxed afternoon or evening celebration.

Mother's Day at The Barn
2026-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | The Barn at Wight Farm, 420 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Celebrate Mom with a memorable outing at The Barn at Wight Farm’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet. Join us in the beautiful Winthrop Room on May 10, with seating available from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The buffet will be brimming with Mom’s favorite brunch classics, making it the perfect way to spend a relaxed and delicious day together.
Pricing is $49.95 for adults and $21.95 for children ages 5–12 (tax and gratuity not included). Reservations require a $25 per guest non-refundable deposit, which will be applied to your final check on the day of the event. Tables are reserved for two hours per reservation, and checks cannot be split.
Our Easter Brunch filled up quickly, so be sure to reserve your table early and make Mother’s Day extra special.
To make a reservation, click: https://tables.toasttab.com/…/exper…/mother-s-day-brunch
For inquiries, call 774-241-8450

Agronomy Mother's Day Yoga Class
2026-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Agronomy Farm Vineyard, 338 Ware Corner Rd, Oakham, MA, United States, 01068, Oakham, MA, 01068, United States
Make this Mother’s Day extra special by joining us at Agronomy Farm Vineyard for a rejuvenating yoga practice followed by a glass of wine or cider of your choice!
This yoga class will be focused on relaxing, stretching, and strengthening, all level students are welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat.
Class is from 11-11:50, vineyard opens at 12 to the public.
$20 per person includes class & 1 drink. You can pay cash or Venmo that day.
Drop-ins only. No need to sign up in advance.

Mother's Day at Avellino & The Duck
2026-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | The Duck, 502 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01518, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Duck and Avellino with a specially curated prix fixe menu filled with all of Mom’s favorites – mouthwatering dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and indulgent desserts. Show her how much she means to you with a memorable meal and quality time together.
Pricing is $47.95 per adult, with a children’s menu available for guests under 12. Seating is available from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please call us at (508) 347-2321 if you have special accommodations or are booking a large party.
*Reservations require a $25 per guest non-refundable deposit which will be applied to your check the day of the event. No shows will forfeit their deposit. Tables are reserved for 2 hours per reservation.

Eliot Lewis (From Hall & Oats) - Live Music at Timberland Brewing Company
2026-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Timberyard Brewing Company, 555 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA, NY, 01515, United States
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

Cooking with Rico: The Final Course
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Avellino Restaurant, 502 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01518, United States
Cooking With Rico: The Final Course
Fan Favorites (Part 2)
May 20th • 6 PM
Cooking With Rico began 15 years ago with a simple idea: great food, shared knowledge, a little entertainment, and a table where everyone felt welcome.
What started as a monthly interactive cooking class quickly became something more. A place to learn, laugh, taste, ask questions, make friends, and return again and again.
As 2026 marks the final year of Cooking With Rico, we are celebrating with a special farewell season. This curated series of three experiences will highlight the dishes, techniques, stories, and the people who made it so special over the years.
The second evening, “Fan Favorites,” will be bringing back the favorites over the years. We have been asking and taking notes, the menu and pricing will be out soon!
Reserve Your Spot Today! Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. This event is a fixed price per person, tax and gratuity are not included. Wine, beer, and cocktails are available from our bar at an extra cost.
For reservations, please make them on TOCK or call 508-347-2321.
A $25 per person deposit is required with your reservation.

Night in the Museum
2026-05-23 17:30 - 2026-05-24 09:30 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Night in the Museum is an overnight experience designed for scouts, schools and other youth groups of up to 80 participants. With only a map and a tattered journal at their side, young historians will travel back in time and take part in a mysterious, candlelit adventure through the 1830s. The quest will exercise their detective skills as they hunt for clues, conduct experiments, and investigate the past. Back at our hands-on learning laboratory, we will experiment with historic crafts to learn more about 19th-century life.
Who?

Available for youth ages 5 and up.
Minimum of 36 participants and maximum of 80 each evening. If your group has LESS than 80 participants, other groups may be added until the 80-participant cap is met.
Smaller groups are welcome to sign up for available dates. If you are a Scout group, friends and siblings are also welcome to attend. However, a date that does not meet the minimum may be rescheduled. Small groups may be encouraged to join a date with available slots remaining.
One adult is required for every five children; one-to-one ratio for children under the age of 8.

Cost?

Pricing is $75 for youth and $60 for adults.
Program fee includes:
Interactive tour of the Village, hearth cooking and a craft
An evening snack
Standard daytime admission to the Village the day of and day after the program
Breakfast
A special OSV patch

Other Important Information & Policies:
All participants will have to fill out a roster.
The cancellation policy for this program is as follows:
Reduction in numbers: For program planning purposes, any changes in group numbers must be finalized two weeks prior to your overnight date. After this, your reservations are non-refundable. Groups reducing their size after this cut-off must find replacements for those participants who cancel or cover their cost.
Cancellation of overnight: If Old Sturbridge Village cancels your overnight due to inclement weather, the group is welcome to reschedule to another date OR is entitled to a full refund.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own bedding to sleep in our unique Museum Education Building. Outdoor camping is also available; please contact us at osved@osv.org for more information.
A limited number of cots are available for adults on a first-come, first-served basis.
If anyone in your party is feeling ill prior to your overnight program, please notify us and have the party stay home

Sturbridge 250
2026-06-27 | MA
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.
Local businesses and non-profits: Click here for more details and to find out how you can be part of the celebration.

Fox and the Dragon at Oakholm Brewing Company
2026-08-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Oakholm Brewing Company, 80 Lake Road, Brookfield, MA, 01506, United States
Join Fox and the Dragon at Oakholm Brewing Company for lively music and great brews. 🎶🍺 Enjoy a mix of ’90s hits, one-hit wonders, classic rock, and folk—plus beer, seltzer, and pizza to keep the good vibes going.

Murder Mystery Dinner - I Love The 80s to Death!
2026-10-30 18:00 | The Barn at Wight Farm, 420 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
The 80’s are taking over The Barn at Wight Farm this Halloween and the biggest names in music are in town for one unforgettable concert event. But when backstage drama turns deadly, the spotlight shifts from center stage to a full blown murder mystery. This is not Miami Vice… this is murder, and you are part of the investigation.
Break out the neon, tease that hair sky high, grab your leg warmers, and channel your inner rockstar detective. From Careless Whispers to Sunglasses at Night, you will follow the clues, uncover secrets, and work to solve the crime in totally rad 80’s style.
As the mystery unfolds, enjoy a plated dinner prepared by the chefs at The Barn.
Dinner Menu (plated dinner):
Cheese & Artisan Crackers Cocktail Hour
1st Course: Bistro Garden Salad
2nd Course: Beef Tenderloin Medallions – Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus
Dessert: Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries
(Vegetarian option: Burrata Ravioli)
Kindly inform us at the time of booking if you prefer a vegetarian selection.
Date: Friday October 30, 2026
Time: Arrive at 5:45 PM | Mystery begins at 6 PM
Location: The Barn at Wight Farm
Cost: $75 per guest (tax and gratuity not included)
A $30 deposit per person is required at booking and will be applied to your final bill.
Full cash bar available.
Get ready for a night of HALLOWEEN FUN – food, fun, nostalgia, and intrigue you will not want to miss.
If you need assistance, please call us at 774.241.8450
