Fun events happening in our area this weekend:
October
16, 17, 18
Friday,
Saturday, Sunday, Theatre at the Mount presents Godspell (performed at Monty
Tech), Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. 1050 Westminster Street, Fitchburg,
MA - Stories of the Bible are brought to
life through mime, music, song, and dance in a brand new, up-to-date musical
circus! Enjoy all the good gifts in this exuberant, rocking, rolling, and
riveting musical. Come sing about love!
Cost: $22.00,
Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. http://www.mwcc.edu/tam,
Phone: 978-630-9388
Saturday,
Sunday, The Publick
House 26th Annual Harvest Festival
and Scarecrow Contest, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sturbridge Town Common, Main Street, The 26th Annual Harvest
Festival on the Sturbridge Town Common and grounds of the Publick House
Historic Inn is a family fun tradition. The event includes countless local
crafters, artisans, specialty food vendors and farm fresh harvests. The Publick
House's Scarecrow Contest is a perennial favorite. Festival hours are 10am to
5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday. Returning Fest Favorites: On
Saturday, savor seasonal sensations from the regions non-profit organizations
in the big tent and learn more about the vital services they provide for our
neighbors and us. On Sunday, The Chefs of the Community take over the big tent
offering their specialties and more delectable tastes of the fall season. Take
a horse drawn carriage ride around the common (weather permitting). Live music
and magic on both days. Check the website for details. Cost: Free Admission & Parking – www.publickhouse.com.
Saturday,
Sunday, 32nd
Annual Applefest at Wachusett Mountain,
10 a.m.–5 p.m., 499 Mountain Road,
Princeton MA, Our most popular fall festival, AppleFest features over 75 Craft
Fair & Farmers' Market Booths, Family Entertainment, Scenic Foliage
Skyrides to the Summit, Mountainside Barbecue, Pony Rides, Clowns, Climbing
Wall, Jugglers & Magicians for the Kids. Applefest will once again feature
an Oktoberfest Celebration complete with authentic German cuisine, a multitude
of tasty beers in the Beer Garden and LIVE music.
Cost:
Advance: Adults $11, Kids (ages 6-12) $6 At door: Adults $14, Kids (ages 6-12)
$9 – www.wachusett.com.
Saturday,
Sunday - KAT – Keene Art Tour – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fall is
for art tours in our neck of the woods and you want to be sure not to miss out
on the upcoming Keene Art Tour on October 17th and 18th. This compact little
tour is something special featuring the fine artists and craftsmen who live and
work in Keene, New Hampshire. Tour goers will get a rare peek into the creative
work spaces of our local talent–in downtown studios and tucked away in little
neighborhoods in spaces you might never have known were there. Much of the tour
can be seen on foot or bike and there is a bit of something for everyone from
paintings and pottery to jewelry and fiber arts. So grab a friend and
come visit your local artists. Take away a one-of-kind treasure as a keepsake
or get a jump in your holiday shopping. www.keenearttour.com.
