Sturbridge

Yankee Ingenuity
2026-05-09 09:30 - 17:00, 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 (America/New_York) | 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 Afternoon Tea
2026-05-09 11:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Night in the Museum
2026-05-09 17:30 - 2026-05-10 09:30, 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

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

Rapscallion Pub Mother's Day Brunch
2026-05-10 10:30 - 13:00 | Rapscallion, 3 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Momosas & You… Rapscallion Mother’s Day Brunch!

Join us for a relaxed, feel-good Mother’s Day brunch celebrating the moms and mother figures in your life at Rapscallion Pub.

Enjoy delicious brunch specials, craft cocktails, and our craft beer served in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

We’ll also have In Full Bloom Flower Farm on site with a beautiful selection of fresh arrangements, so you can grab the perfect gift for mom all in one stop.

Good food, great drinks, and flowers for the ones who deserve it most. No reservations needed!

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.

Music Bingo @ Gido's
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Gido’s Brick Oven Pizza & Ice Cream, 367 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Music Bingo is hitting Gido’s and you do NOT want to miss the fun! 🎤🔥
Get ready for great tunes, good vibes, cold drinks, and prizes that’ll have you singing all night long. 🍕🍻🎵
Grab your crew, warm up those vocal cords. The bingo cards are dropping and the music is popping! 🎶🎉
Who’s ready to shout BINGO at Gido’s?! 🙌

Sturbridge Celebrates America 250: Family Fun Day
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Sturbridge Town Common, Main St, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Join the Sturbridge America250 Celebration Committee for Family Fun Day, the first of two community-wide events commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
The afternoon begins with a Patriotic Costume Parade. Check-in starts at 12 p.m., and participants will receive a parade number and patriotic goodie bag. The parade begins at 12:15 p.m., with prizes awarded for Most Historical, Most Patriotic, and Best Family/Group Theme.
From 1-2 p.m., enjoy a performance by the Mighty Top Big Circus, featuring aerial silks, hula-hoop acrobatics, and aerial hoop acts. After the show, kids can try hula hoop tricks and other circus skills.
Families can also enjoy potato sack races, a three-legged race, yard games, a selfie station, face painting, a balloon artist, an inflatable double slide, crafts with Girl Scout Troop #65394, and patriotic hat-making with the Daughters of the American Revolution.
A DJ will emcee and provide music throughout the afternoon. Free hot dogs, chips, and water will be available for the first 250 attendees, with additional food available for purchase from food trucks.
This event is supported by community partners including Joshua Hyde Public Library, Sturbridge Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council, Veolia, Stephanie Lachapelle Group with Compass, Girl Scout Troop #65394, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
A second America250 event will take place on June 27, featuring a parade followed by activities on the Common.

Science Weekend
2026-05-16 14:00 - 2026-05-18 12:00 | Brimfield Antiques Flea Market, 1 Main Street, Ste 84, Brimfield, 01010, United States
Get ready for a weekend filled with discovery, creativity, and a little bit of crackin’ fun!
The highlight? Our thrilling Egg Drop Challenge!
Work with your team to design and build the ultimate contraption to keep your egg safe as it takes a daring plunge. Plus, enjoy hands-on experiments, stargazing, and science-themed games that spark curiosity for all ages.
Pack your imagination and prepare for a weekend where learning meets adventure—science has never been this egg-citing!
Brimfield Antique Flea Market: May 12-17, 2026!

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

Southbridge Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
2026-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Sturbridge Town Common, Main St, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Garden Club members will be providing a host of perennials from their gardens, in clean pots and fresh soil. A variety of houseplants will be sold, as well. New This Year! Howe’s Farm and Garden in New Braintree will be providing a wide variety of annuals — flowers and vegetables in packs, as well as hanging baskets — all pesticide free!
There will be a table of special “Garden Treasures” and vendors selling various products. Additionally, local organizations will be represented, including Free Soil Tests from the Massachusetts Master Gardener program. The Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library will be selling plant related books such as gardening and landscaping books, and cookbooks as well.

Sip & Pour Candle Making Workshop
2026-05-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, 3305 Greenwich Rd, Hardwick, MA, United States, 01082, Hardwick, MA, 01082, United States
Grab your favorite person (s) and let’s pour your own Natural Coconut Soy wooden bowl candle, adding your own aesthetic with dried florals!
Join us at Hardwick Winery for a Mother’s Day Candle Experience.
Celebrate the beauty of the season with an intentional, hands-on candle workshop hosted by Brookman Candle & Co. at Hardwick Winery in Hardwick, MA.
Your ticket includes a Mimosa, as it’s National Mimosa Day, it seems only fitting! (Non-alcoholic option available.)
You’ll be guided through the process of creating your own reusable wooden dough bowl candle, poured with our signature coconut-soy wax blend and infused with non-toxic, phthalate-free fragrances.
Choose from a curated spring scent library—Wild Lilac, Spring Magnolia, Lemon Verbena, and more—each designed to evoke fresh, clean, and elevated notes of the season.

Finish your piece with thoughtful details:
– Your choice of a crackling wooden wick or clean-burning cotton wick
– Hand-selected dried florals
– Custom wax melt accents
– A soft, signature ribbon finish
This is more than a workshop—it’s a moment to slow down, create, and celebrate.
Limited seating available (24 seats)
A little something extra…
Pre-shop your favorite Brookman pieces ahead of the event, select local pickup, and your order will be waiting for you at the workshop.
Simply email your confirmation + event name to: megan@brookmancandleco.com
Hardwick Winery
3305 Greenwich Rd. Hardwick, MA
We can’t wait to create with you! 🤍
Xo, Megan
Brookman Candle & Co.

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.

Herb Garden Workshop with Stillmans Farm
2026-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Deep Roots Distillery USA, 559 Main St., Unit 209, Fiskdale, 01518
Come get your hands a little dirty and your spirits high!
Join Stillman’s Farm at Deep Roots Distillery for a fun workshop of “garden-to-glass” magic. Sip on a delicious handcrafted cocktail while you tuck sweet herbs and edibles into your very own summer container garden. It’s the perfect mix of floral and flavors that’ll keep your home bar fresh all season long!
Cost includes container, soil, six (6) herb plants of your choice and a beverage of choice.

Spring Fling Craft Fair & Food Festival
2026-05-23 11:00 - 2026-05-24 16:00 | Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, 3305 Greenwich Rd, Hardwick, MA, United States, 01082, Hardwick, MA, 01082, United States
Join Hardwick Winery for our annual spring fling craft fair and food festival! 🌸🌿🍷
Shop from 70+ local vendors, taste some magnificent local food trucks, and sip on some local wines!
Mark your calendar and bring your friends! Grab a glass, listen to live local music, support local businesses, and enjoy a perfect Memorial Day weekend!
(Note: Bring cash, as some vendors do not accept credit cards.)

Spring Bonfire on the Common!
2026-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Sturbridge Town Common, Main St, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Join Sturbridge Recreation as we kick off the season with an evening of live music, food, fire, and community fun at the Sturbridge Town Common!
🎶 Live Music By: Sunshine and Blue Skies Band
🍔 Featuring:
• Altruist Brewing Company
• B.T.’s Smokehouse
• Kettle and Pine
• Suzy Q’s Ice Cream
• Cookies by Ray
Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends and enjoy a relaxing spring evening around the bonfire!

BCI's NEW Sturbridge, MA Learning Center Sensory-Friendly Open House & Summer Carnival
2026-05-28 16:30 - 18:30 | NY
BCI is celebrating the arrival of summer and wants to share our excitement with family and friends!

Join us at our NEW Sturbridge Learning Center, where we provide ABA therapy for children with autism and Down syndrome, for fun for the whole family.

Children will have the opportunity to participate in sensory-friendly carnival-themed activities, face painting with Creative Chica, and more!

**This event is free and open to the public.**

Find Your Summer Reads: Book Speed Dating
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Deep Roots Distillery USA, 559 Main St., Unit 209, Fiskdale, 01518
Book Speed Dating – Find your next great read!
Think speed dating, but instead of talking about yourself, you talk about that book you want to recommend to everyone.
How It Works:
Sign up to talk about one book – any genre – you love… or one you’re obsessed with, confused by, or desperate to press into someone else’s hands.
Spend the evening sharing it with a rotating cast of fellow readers over a round of handcrafted cocktails and snacks.
Leave the event with 29 new titles – from 29 other book lovers – to put on your summer reading list!
You’ll have 90 seconds at each table to pitch your pick. No swiping. No small talk. Just books.
Tickets are $10 and include one cocktail/beer/wine or non-alcoholic drink of your choice and snacks. Space is limited to just 30 people!
This event is sponsored by The Friends of the JHPL and Deep Roots Distillery
Please note: Donations to Zeffy help maintain this fee-free platform, but they do NOT go to the Joshua Hyde Public Library and are NOT required. You can change the amount of your donation to Zeffy with the drop down menu at checkout.

Wally Hersee - To Defend All That Is Dear
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Publick House, 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01566
Local historian and author Walter J. “Wally” Hersee will present his recently published book, To Defend All That Is Dear: Sturbridge Soldiers in the Revolution, on Thursday, May 28 at 7 PM at the Publick House in Sturbridge.
Sponsored by the Sturbridge Historical Society, the program will explore Hersee’s research into previously overlooked Revolutionary War soldiers connected to Sturbridge, including men omitted from monuments, misidentified in town histories, or lost to archival errors.
Hersee’s books will be available for sale at the event. This program is free and open to the public.

Duckling and Bunny Yoga at Hardwick Winery
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, 3305 Greenwich Rd, Hardwick, MA, United States, 01082, Hardwick, MA, 01082, United States
Experience a morning of pure joy and mindful movement at our upcoming 🐣🐇Duckling & Bunny Yoga🌿 event! Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a first-time practitioner, this session is designed for every body and every ability level.
Join us at the scenic 🍷Hardwick Winery🍷for an outdoor class that blends the calming benefits of yoga with the delightful presence of our fuzzy and feathered friends.
Our ✨️Slow Vinyasa Flow✨️ is crafted to be inclusive and accessible, ensuring that all levels and all mobilities can find ease and connection on the mat.
Event Details
🗓Date:Saturday, May 30th
⏰️Time:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍Location: Hardwick Winery (Outdoor Class)
💰Investment:** $30 per person
💕Age Requirement: 7+
💕What to Expect💕
At ✨️Beyond Yoga & Wellness✨️, we believe in the power of somatic movement and the healing nature of animal-assisted wellness. This session offers:
✨️Inclusive Movement:✨️A gentle, slow-paced flow focused on body literacy and emotional regulation.
✨️Animal Interaction✨️Practice your downward dog alongside adorable ducklings and bunnies!
✨️Community & Nature:✨️ Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful winery backdrop while connecting with fellow animal lovers.
💕Ready to find your flow?💕
Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot! Space is limited, so grab your mat and get ready for a uniquely restorative experience.
