Sturbridge

Free Admission for Teachers
2025-02-19 09:30 - 2025-02-21 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Evening of Illumination
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.

Music Bingo at Altruist!
2025-02-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!

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, 2025-05-20 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.

2025 Re-Opening Party at Brimfield Winery
2025-05-03 12:00 - 21:00 | Brimfield Winery, 35 Main Street, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
Brimfield Winery re-opens for the 2025 season on Opening Day from 12–9 PM! Enjoy delicious offerings from the Crust & Confections food truck and a special Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience open to the public. Led by sommelier Missa Capozzo of Wine Down Events, the guided tasting features 5 Brimfield wines expertly paired with 5 artisanal cheeses from Smith’s Country Cheese (Winchendon, MA). This 21+ event offers a fun, relaxed way to learn wine and food pairing basics. Arrive early to grab a glass of wine and enjoy live music!

Mother's Day Cupcake & Beer Flight Pairing
2025-05-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Oakholm Brewing Company, 80 Lake Road, Brookfield, MA, 01506, United States
Join Oakholm Brewing Company with a special Mother’s Day event! Create delicious cupcakes while pairing them with select beers. To sign up, visit Cupcakes for Mom Tickets, Thu, May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Mother's Day Sip & Shop at Oakholm Brewing Company
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Oakholm Brewing Company, 80 Lake Road, Brookfield, MA, 01506, United States
Enjoy a fun-filled day shopping from local vendors while sipping craft beer or seltzer cocktails—perfect for spending time with Mom or finding a unique gift. For an exclusive experience, purchase a VIP ticket for early access from 11 AM–12 PM, a signature seltzer cocktail, and a chance to win a vendor gift basket. The market runs from 12–4 PM, featuring handcrafted goods like pottery, candles, jewelry, plants, cookies, and more from over a dozen talented local artisans.

Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Shows
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-18 | Brimfield Antiques Center, 35 Palmer Road, Brimfield, MA, 01010, United States
Since 1959, Brimfield, Massachusetts has been the Antique and Collectibles Capital of the United States. As the largest and most iconic outdoor antique show in the country, it’s the ultimate destination for antique lovers, collectors, and treasure hunters.
As many as 4,500 dealers make Brimfield their home away from home three times a year (in May, July and September) and sell their wares on a one mile stretch of Route 20. Join the thousands of shoppers who make the Brimfield Shows their #1 destination for the finest in antiques, collectibles and the unusual. There are 20 shows for your shopping pleasure.
Each of the individually-owned Brimfield Antique Flea Market show fields have specific opening times, contact information and admissions. Many of the events are free to attend. Detailed information is available on this website.

Southbridge Credit Union Cornhole Tournament
2025-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Timberyard Brewing Company, 555 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA, NY, 01515, United States
Grab a friend and join us for a day full of fun playing cornhole at Timberyard Brewery! This is a four-game, two-tier, Round Robin tournament with prizes for the top three in each tier.
Enjoy the day at Timberyard Brewery, grab some food and drinks, and take a chance on the awesome raffle baskets donated by supportive local businesses. Winners are to be drawn at our Summer Solstice Fest at Timberyard on June 7th 1:00-10:00. Join our celebration with two bands, Specific Gravity at 1:00 and Rack Em Up at 7:00.
All proceeds for cornhole registration and raffle tickets go to The Alzheimer’s Association. Help us END ALZ!

Family Field Days
2025-06-14 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Kick off the summer with a round of friendly family competition! For nine days this June, 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.

As 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!
