More than you really want to know about Natick, Mass.
The public is welcome to attend the annual Lilja Carnival on Thursday, June 15, from 4-8pm at the Lilja Elementary School (41 Bacon St.). This also marks the last day of Natick Public School for the season.
The event, originally slated for June 4, features food, rides, acrobatics, balloons, inflatables, games, and more.
More info on the carnival, including ticket pre-orders, at the Lilja PTO website.
The town of Natick will be the star of the Worcester WooSox baseball game on Friday, May 19 (6:45pm start) as part of the Red Sox affiliate’s Town Takeover promotion.
Natick residents and non-profit organizations will be celebrated in a pre-game ceremony, and Natick residents will have opportunities to take part in other on-field activities.
In purchasing tickets, you can treat those in need to tickets via a donation button. Natick Service Council will distribute donated tickets. WooSox tickets start at $10.
Fans are encouraged to take the commuter rail to the game, and the train schedule will even be modified to make this option convenient. Outbound Train #551 to Worcester will stop at Natick Center and West Natick on May 19 and the WooSox mascot will be roaming the train and available for photos. Inbound train #536 toward Boston will be held for a 10:40 p.m. departure from the park, to allow for all to see the post-game fireworks.
There’s always lots going on in Natick in springtime. Check out these upcoming events, and save the date for those further out.
Walnut Hill School for the Arts will present a family concert, La Revue de Cuisine “The Story of the Kitchen Utensils,” Thursday, April 20, 10:30am at the Morse Institute Library. This program will feature live music and dance, including instruments such as the clarinet, cello, violin, trumpet, bassoon and piano. Families with children ages 4+ are invited to attend, and no registration is required.
DATE: Thursday, April 20
TIME: 10:30am
LOCATION: Morse Institute Library
NATya Dance will present a family-friendly interactive performance of Indian classical dance, “Water is Life, Life is Water,” in honor of Earth Day. Appropriate for families with children ages 4+, no registration required. Sponsored by Start with STEM.
DATE: Saturday, April 22
TIME: 2pm
LOCATION: Morse Institute Library
The Natick Farmers Market takes place every Saturday, 9am-1pm. Most of the market’s 25 vendors are in indoors on two floors of the Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, in Natick Center. Some vendors sell out of their trucks in the parking lot.
Saturday, April 29 & 30: Earth Day All Around Natick events (Repair Cafe; Electrical Vehicle Petting Zoo; Earth Friendly Fair, and more.
Saturday, April 29: Metrowest Rocks concert to benefit Actor’s Company of Natick
Sunday, April 30: Family Promise Walk to End Homelessness
On Sunday, April 2, 10am-12pm, the Natick Education Foundation is partnering with Natick Recreation and Parks to hold a family fitness event at the Community Senior Center (117 E. Central St.) to celebrate Lexi Fahey’s upcoming Boston Marathon run. Lexi is known by many Natick elementary students as Ms.Fahey—she teaches physical education at 3 schools.
She’s running the marathon to support the Natick Education Foundation and Natick schools. The event will consist of stations with fitness-related activities for kids to complete. Kids will check off 26 stations in order to earn a “marathon” prize.
Register in advance. Cost is $15 per child/$30 per family.
(The event is not a fundraiser for Fahey’s run.)
The Natick Recreation and Parks spring 2023 brochure has sprung, and registration for its many programs starts for Natick residents on Wednesday, March 22, at noon.
Register online. For questions prior to registration, call the office at 508-647-6530.
Fun and affordable programs include sports and movement classes for all ages; arts and crafts; Teen Center; April vacation week programs for kids; adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with special needs; and so much more.
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Natick Summer Camps and beyond—over 80 camps listed
