Sturbridge

Music Bingo at Altruist!
2024-10-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Altruist Brewing Company, 559 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01518, United States
Free to play, prizes to win! Join us for Music bingo here in the taproom 6pm-8pm!

6th Annual Home of the Brave 5K
2024-11-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Sturbridge Town Common, Main St, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
6th Annual Home of the Brave 5k Run/Walk presented by: Sturbridge Special Events Committee. Join us in celebrating the bravery and dedication of our veterans. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Sturbridge American Legion. Over the past years funds have also been donated to Veterans Inc. and Project New Hope.

Race Day Schedule:
7:30 AM: Packet Pickup and Day-Of Registration Begins
9:00 AM: 5K Race Start
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM estimated based on all participants completing the course. Awards Ceremony on the Common
Course Map: Click Here to view Map
Registration Pricing:
In-person: $25 (T-shirt included if registered by 11/01)
Virtual: $25 (No T-Shirt)
Virtual: $32 (includes shipping. T-shirt shipped to you included if registered by 11/01)
Military: $10 (T-shirt included if registered by 11/01) / $20 Day-Of
Day-of Registration: $30 (T-shirt based on availability)
Guaranteed race T-shirts for participants who register by November 01.
Medals:
– Fastest Military Male & Female In-Person Finishers
– Fastest Overall Male & Female In-Person Finishers
– Fastest Male & Female in Each Age Divisions
Parking: Within a short walk of the Sturbridge Town Common.
Volunteers Needed:
Join a passionate 5K Crew and run for free! The race is on the lookout for more enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this race to life. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the scene, your efforts make a world of difference.
Come learn and experience the inner workings of an all-volunteer fundraising race, where every helping hand counts towards a greater cause!

Fireplace Feast at the Salem Cross Inn
2024-11-15 - 2025-04-13 | Salem Cross Inn, 260 W Main St, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Salem Cross Inn invites you to join them for a series of 1700’s style feasts prepared on the open hearth of a great fieldstone fireplace. Relax by the fire as dinner is prepared for you in colonial style. While your dinner is cooking to perfection, enjoy a horse drawn wagon or sleigh ride through the valley on the Inn’s 600 acres. Salem Cross Inn captures the history and culture of 1700’s America and provides their guests with an authentic colonial experience. For more information, see the 2024-2025 Fireplace Feast Brochure.

Friendsgiving Beer Dinner at UNO
2024-11-19 18:30 - 21:00 | UNO Pizzeria & Grill, 100 Charlton Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Friendsgiving Beer Dinner at UNO
Enjoy a delicious Friendsgiving Beer Dinner at UNO Pizzeria & Grill featuring Greater Good Brewery! Indulge in a mouthwatering feast specially crafted for this festive occasion. Enjoy a unique dining experience with friends, good food, and great beer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season in style. Reserve your spot now!

“John Hinds Pottery/Kiln site in Holland”
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Publick House, 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01566
Doug Lyon and Mike Forand will present a program regarding the Hinds Site – an 18th-century potter/kiln site they found in Holland, MA about 40 years ago. They worked with Old Sturbridge Village for about four seasons at the Hinds site during which they recovered an abundance of artifacts, and uncovered the kiln base. OSV has generously made their documentation and artifacts available for this presentation.

Christmas by Candlelight
2024-11-29 14:00 - 2024-12-30 20:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Experience the history of Christmas festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish in old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, and more.

Sturbridge Holiday Stroll
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-08 | The Painted Stone Emporium, 453 Main St, Sturbridge, MA, 01518, United States
On Dec. 4-8, join us for the 2nd Annual Sturbridge Stroll! Explore the many small retail shops in Sturbridge, get your holiday shopping started (or finished!) and win prizes! This special town is filled with so many unique shops…some have been around for decades and some are very new.
HOW TO PLAY
Visit the participating shops in Sturbridge, MA. See below for the list!
Spot the Hidden Santa to receive a stamp at each stop.
Earn 7 (or more!) stamps for a chance to win a $25 gift card from a local small Business.
Fill your entire card for a chance to win a large gift basket filled with goodies from your favorite shops.
Submit your card on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #SturbridgeStroll.
Tag @VintageandSwoon & @ThePaintedEmporium on Instagram or Facebook.
STROLL STOPS
Fine Lines Fine Wood Furnishings | 4 Old Stagecoach Rd
Threads Boutique | 559 Main St
BaanMae Market | 559 Main St
Deep Roots Distillery | 559 Main St
Altruist Brewing Company | 559 Main St
Tutti Quanti Italian Market | 538 Main St
Best Bib & Tucker | 538 Main St
Vintage and Antique Textiles | 538 Main St
The Thrifty Gypsy | 531 Main St
The Painted Stone Emporium | 453 Main St
Sturbridge Yankee Pedlar | 433 Main St
Village Primitives | 428 Main St
Twiddle T’s Pottery | 5 Snell Street
Alternatives for Health | 426 Main St
Chickadees | 425 Main St
Vintage and Swoon | 425 Main St
Yankee Wool Works | 419 Main St
413 On Main | 413 Main St
The Bird Store and More | 4 Cedar St
Lake Road Living | 371 Main St
Old Sturbridge Village Store | 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd
Sadie Green’s Junque & Jewels | 320 Main st
Sadie Green’s Curiosity Shop | 283 Main St
Noah’s Ark Pet Shop | 57 Main St
Sturbridge Antique Shops | 128 Charlton Road

Festival of Giving Trees 2024
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-08 | La Salle Reception Center, 444 Main St, Southbridge, MA, 01550, United States
The 2024 Festival of Giving Trees is December 5th through December 8th. Celebrating their 27th year, the festival will be live and “virtual”. This four day family event has the mission to raise money to help the Silent Spring Institute, the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition and the UMMH Cancer Center at Harrington Hospital.
For more information, visit the Festival of Giving Trees Facebook page.

Holiday Greens Sale
2024-12-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Ruth Wells Center for the Arts, 111 Main Street/Route 131, Soutbridge, M, 01550, United States
The Southbridge Garden Club holds its Annual Holiday Greens Sale on Friday, December 6 from 12 – 5 PM, and on Saturday, December 7 from 9:Am to Noon. Handcrafted items include Noble Fir wreaths, ‘mixed greens swags, and containers, as well as bundles of mixed greens. This fundraiser supports the Club’s programs, scholarships, and community outreach activities.

Evening of Illumination
2025-02-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
How did New England families spend their evenings before the intrusion of texting, telephones, TVs, and computers? Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village will get a rare chance to find out as they tour the historic Village lit only by candles, oil lamps, lanterns, and firelight during Old Sturbridge Village’s Evening of Illumination. Guided tours around the Village Common allow guests to visit select homes and shops to see how early New Englanders spent their evenings in the days before electricity. Visitors will be treated to music and storytelling throughout the tour and will see Village artisans at work by candlelight. Each tour will begin with hot cocoa or coffee and will conclude in the Bullard Tavern, where guests can enjoy warm beverages and light fare.* This program is designed for adults.
*Light fare and beverage is included in your ticket. Menu includes dinner rolls with butter, mini turkey pot pies, maple butternut bisque, mini pumpkin pie trifle, and hot apple cider.

Stewing Over Mysteries with Hank Phillippi Ryan
2025-02-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Publick House, 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01566
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of thrilling mysteries and hearty comfort food as USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan comes to Sturbridge for an exclusive author event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library, this event will take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the iconic Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. Stewing Over Mysteries is a night of captivating conversation, delicious food, and the chance to meet one of the country’s top mystery writers.
Ticket Information:
•General Admission: $20 – Includes admission to the event and dinner of beef stew, rolls, dessert, coffee/tea. A vegetarian and gluten-free option is available at time of ticket purchase.
•Book & Ticket Package: $34 – Includes event admission, dinner, and a signed copy of Hank Phillippi Ryan’s novel, One Wrong Word
Book Club on the Go is the official bookseller for the event. https://www.bookclubct.com/
Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out on this chance to dine, chat, and discover more about the art of mystery writing with one of the best in the genre.
To purchase tickets, visit www.sturbridgelibrary.org
HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is the USA Today bestselling author of 15 psychological thrillers, winning the genre’s most prestigious awards: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She’s also investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, winning 37 EMMYs. Her newest is the page-turning standalone ONE WRONG WORD – a twisty non-stop story of gaslighting, manipulation, and murder. She is the host of CRIME TIME on A Mighty Blaze, and co-host of THE BACK ROOM and FIRST CHAPTER FUN. She lives in Boston.

Vintage Oasis
2025-02-14 17:00 - 2025-02-15 23:30 | The Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge
The Vintage Oasis tropical-themed weekend escape will take place Friday, February 14th to Sunday 16th, 2025. (Yes, the perfect Valentine’s Day getaway!) Come for a selection of vintage vendors as well as a tribute to the world of mid-century Tiki-themed fantasy. The vintage market will be open Saturday featuring all eras of top-shelf clothing and antique goods. There will be many tropical “Tiki” themed activities all weekend including classic and crafted cocktails, live music/dancing, classes, a pool party, and the Grand Luau! The setting for the weekend is the palm court and ballroom of the (perfectly vintage) Sturbridge Host Hotel. There are several ticket options based on how much you want to attend. Check out full details on our website!

Ice Sculpture Contest
2025-02-15 | Riverlands, 52 Stallion Hill Rd., Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Date: Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: Grand Trunk Trail at the Riverlands, 52 Stallion Hill Rd, Sturbridge
Get ready for a magical winter experience at the Sturbridge Trails Ice Sculpture Carving Event! This annual family-friendly celebration is packed with fun, creativity, and community spirit. From 11 AM to 1 PM, watch in awe as two talented ice carvers bring frosty masterpieces to life during a live carving demonstration. Plus, marvel at 12 stunning ice sculptures crafted by local residents, proudly displayed along the picturesque Grand Trunk Trail.
The day isn’t just about admiring the art—it’s packed with fun activities for all ages! Kids and families can enjoy interactive winter games like ice golf, ice bowling, and an icy obstacle course. Starting bright and early, volunteers will help set up the resident-carved sculptures between 8 and 10 AM, with judging kicking off at 11 AM. The grand prize? A gift card to a local restaurant!
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate winter and connect with your community. Whether you’re cheering on the carvers, enjoying the sculptures, or playing games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come out and be a part of this frosty festivity before the sculptures melt away!

Free Admission for Teachers
2025-02-19 09:30 - 2025-02-21 16:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
During February school vacation week (February 19-21, 2025), we invite educators to visit the Village for free!* Enjoy the unique charm of winter in New England as you explore 200+ acres and 40+ historical buildings, chat with costumed historians, and watch demonstrations of 19th-century skills like pottery and blacksmithing. Teachers can also participate in drop-in, hands-on crafts, 19th-century school lessons, short tours of the Village, and talks with members of the Collections and Research team on these dates. Look for a table to sign up for these activities in the Visitor Center after you arrive. This is a great opportunity for teachers to acquaint themselves with all that the Village has to offer and explore how they might plan a field trip to the Village for their students! This week is also the start of Maple Days at the Village!
*Teacher must show a valid teacher ID card, paystub, or other proof of being a teacher, principal, or school aid at the Visitor Center to receive free admission. Offer valid for teachers only, not others in their party.

Kids Free at Old Sturbridge Village!
2025-03-01 - 2025-04-30 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of early spring as you explore the rich history of 19th-century New England. Explore Old Sturbridge Village and enjoy the unique blend of hands-on learning, participatory demonstrations, and engaging conversation. Chat with costumed historians, step inside historic homes and shops, meet heritage breed animals, and so much more. On weekends, there will also be a kids’ craft to participate in! And here’s the best part—for a limited time, kids get in for FREE!
Through Wednesday, April 30, 2025 up to two kids, 17 years old or younger, are admitted for FREE when accompanied by an adult/senior paying standard daytime admission.* Reserve your tickets online and save even more! Members can also bring up to two kids not already covered by their membership.

Celtic Celebration
2025-03-15 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Join us as we celebrate cultural heritage through music, dance, storytelling, and poetry. Highlights include:

Enjoy fiddle tunes, a demonstration of the bagpipes, and music by Celtic musicians.
Hear Irish poetry and stories – and share your favorite Irish poem (see below)
Learn about the Montgomery Guards, the first volunteer militia company in Massachusetts composed entirely of men of Irish decent
Watch a step dancing performance by the Lee Irish Dance School (Saturday) and learn a 19th-century dance with the Old Sturbridge Village Dancers (Saturday)
Listen to a performance on the harp by Shelley Otis or Cate Mahoney (Sunday)
See a Magic Show with Celtic Magician Daniel Green Wolf (Sunday at 2:00 p.m.)
Learn about the history of the Jack O’ Lantern Tale
And more!

Massachusetts Tattoo & Art Festival
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23 | The Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge
Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of ink, art, and entertainment at the highly anticipated Massachusetts Tattoo & Art Festival! From March 21st to 23rd, Sturbridge becomes the epicenter for tattoo and art enthusiasts, featuring live tattooing, piercing, and incredible tattoo contests.
This one-of-a-kind event brings award-winning tattoo artists from across the country together under one roof. Whether you’re looking to add some fresh ink to your collection or just admire the incredible artistry, you’ll have the chance to connect with talented professionals and book appointments directly with your favorite artists.
But that’s not all! Beyond tattoos, the festival offers sideshow entertainment acts, a variety of local artisan vendors, and plenty of unique experiences to thrill attendees of all tastes.
Conveniently located in central Massachusetts and easily accessible via the Mass Pike, this vibrant celebration of body art and creativity is not to be missed. Come out, get inspired, and be part of this electrifying event!

Sturbridge Historical Society March Program: "History Beneath Our Feet"
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Publick House, 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01566
Discover the fascinating stories etched in stone at the Sturbridge Historical Society’s March Program, “History Beneath Our Feet” on Thursday, March 27. Visit the Publick House for an enlightening evening as Wally Hersee, founder of the Sturbridge Gravestone Keepers, shares insights from his remarkable project to clean and preserve the gravestones of the Sturbridge North Cemetery.
Explore the rich history of the North Cemetery, established in the 1840s, and learn how preservation efforts have uncovered the forgotten lives and legacies of those memorialized there. Hersee will reveal stories of notable individuals, share techniques used to clean and maintain the gravestones and discuss the importance of recording these historical markers to aid genealogists and historians.
Of special interest are the cemetery’s high Victorian designs and the unique section honoring Civil War veterans, featuring uniform gravestones erected by the local Grand Army of the Republic.
This program is free and open to the public, making it the perfect opportunity for history lovers and the local community to connect and uncover the “history beneath our feet.” Don’t miss this captivating presentation about preserving our shared heritage.

Bingo for Barton
2025-04-18 18:00 - 22:00 | The Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge
Join The Barton Center for Diabetes at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center to fundraise for The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, a local nonprofit, year-round camp, retreat and conference center for children with Type 1 Diabetes based out of North Oxford and Charlton, MA. Since 1932 their mission has been to provide education, support, motivation and tools to successfully manage diabetes to children with T1D and their families.
Drinks will be available for purchase from the bar as well as a limited pub menu with table service. Make sure to bring cash for a 50/50 raffle! Additional bingo cards will be available to purchase before each round. 100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE BARTON CENTER!!
Event Details:

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: Doors 6:00 PM, Event 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Location: Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center 366 Main St, Sturbridge, MA

For more information about The Barton Center we encourage you to visit www.bartoncenter.org and please reach out to Sophie at contact.sldjservices@gmail.com with any questions or interest in sponsoring the event.

Village Earth Days
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-27 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Seed, sow, celebrate! Enjoy the outdoors while we celebrate the Earth. Join us for discussions on the changing climate, the history of New England’s environment, sustainability, and more. Enjoy a walk through the woods, participate in a hands-on workshop, take home some seeds for planting at home (while supplies last), see if our gardeners and farmers need help preparing for the growing season ahead, and more! The Scoop Shop will also be open (weather permitting).
Drop-in Kids’ Programs Include:

Helping our gardeners as they prepare for the growing season
Storytimes
Visiting with oxen and trying your hand at plowing the fields
Kids’ craft activities
Seasonal cooking
And more!

Spring Craft Fair
2025-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Scoops of Hope, 54 Foster Street, Southbridge, MA, 01550, United States
Join the Center of Hope Foundation and Scoops of Hope for a Spring Craft Fair, a delightful event that’s free for everyone to enjoy! This fair offers a perfect opportunity to find unique gifts just in time for Mother’s Day. Spend the day with music, fun crafts for the kids, delicious food, and, of course, tasty ice cream. Explore the creations of numerous talented crafters.

Wine Tasting at Tutti Quanti
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Tutti Quanti Fine Italian Food, 538 Main Street, Sturbridge, NY, 01518, United States
Join Tutti Quanti for a night of wine tasting and fun! Attendees will gain insights into the principles of pairing different wines with specific types of cuisine, creating a sensory journey that celebrates the nuances of both food and wine in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Savor a carefully curated selection of our wines paired with our products.
Registration fee is $10-$15 and can be purchased on EventBrite. Refunds are not available. Guests will receive a $5 voucher to be used for a store purchase and are able to shop for wine and food after the event.
