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Hot times at final Natick Nights of the summer

August 7, 2026 by Bob Brown

Friends and family congregated at steamy Natick Common, in the adjacent beer garden, and across the way outside Morse Institute Library to celebrate summer at the final Natick Nights of the season on Thursday, Aug. 6.

Re-enactors mingled with attendees, as the Natick Center Cultural District celebrated the 250th Anniversary of the United States and 375th Anniversary of Natick. Turtlehead rocked, vendors familiar and new shared their wares and stories, and food vendors kept everyone sated.

John Adams and Mercy Warren paid a visit to the Natick Common during Natick Nights on Aug. 6.
John Adams and Mercy Warren paid a visit to the Common (photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)

 
Turtlehead performs during Natick Nights on Aug. 6.
Turtlehead performs (photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)

 
The Relay for Life conducted a luminaria ceremony during Natick Nights on Aug. 6. Those wishing to remember loved ones either dealing with cancer or who lost their lives to the disease could decorate a luminaria bag and set it around the GAR memorial.
The Relay for Life conducted a luminaria ceremony to honor those with cancer or who lost their lives to the disease (photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)

 
Weaving was one of the activities taking place on the Morse Institute Library lawn during Natick Nights on Aug. 6.
Weaving was one of the activities taking place on the Morse Institute Library lawn (photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)

 
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