slides: 10 Great Things to do in Worcester this Weekend - September 15, 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
A great mid-September weekend of events in Worcester with things that will keep people of all ages entertained.
This weekend's events include a concert benefiting Autism, the best bartender in Worcester competition and more.
To help you figure out what to do and when to do it, GoLocal has compiled a list of 10 great things to do this weekend in Worcester.
SEE SLIDES BELOW: 10 Great Things to Do in Worcester This Weekend
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September 15
Worcester's Best Bartender Competition
Who is the best bartender in Worcester?
Find out at this year's best bartender contest at Whiskey on Water on Friday night.
The contest goes from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Click here for more information
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September 15
Dan Clayman Artist Talk & Wine Tasting at New Street Glass Studio
Settle in with a glass of wine as you watch a flameworking and glassblowing demonstrations and an artist talk by renowned glass artist, Daniel Clayman.
Clayman is a sculptor, born in 1957 in Lynn, MA
Tickets are $40 per person.
The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Click here for more information
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September 15
Worcester Rocks for Autism Speaks at Mechanics Hall
Head over to Worcester’s historic concert hall for a great evening of live music by Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing and a silent auction, while helping to raise money for Autism Speaks.
Beverages and light refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
The event goes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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September 15
Friday Farmer's Market at Worcester Common
Check out the Friday farmers market located at Worcester Common.
Options include fruits, veggies, herbs, meats, eggs, honey, soaps, and much more
The market is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Click here for more information
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September 16
Holy Cross Football Home Opener vs New Hampshire
The Holy Cross Crusaders football team hosts New Hampshire in their home opener at Fitton Field on Saturday.
The Crusaders are 1-1 overall on the season and 1-0 in the Patriot League.
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September 16
Mill City Grows Harvest Festival 2017
Enjoy live music and entertainment, kids and family games & craft activities, food trucks and local food vendors, face painting, garden tours, and more.
The event is free and open to the public.
The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Click here for more information
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September 16
Out of the Darkness Central MA/Worcester Walk
Join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people across the country to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
The event runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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September 17
stART on the Street at Park Ave.
stART on the Street returns to Park Avenue with 250+ artists and crafters, demonstrations, youth market vendors highlighting artists and crafters under 18, multiple stages and performance groups, food trucks, hands-on activities, non-profits, and more.
The event is free to the public.
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September 17
14th Annual Home Run 5K Road Race Run/Walk
Run/walk with your dog in memory of a loved one. The race will start and end at the Jewish Healthcare Center--located at 629 Salisbury Street.
The event starts at 10 a.m.
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September 17
Cabinet Making in Early 19th Century New England at Old Sturbridge Village
The exhibition illustrates the wide range of objects shaped by the hands of rural cabinetmakers including clock cases, sofas, sideboards, and coffins. Delicate inlay, figured veneers, intricate carvings, and grain-painted surfaces, represent the diversity of decorative processes practiced by a New England cabinet maker to adorn his work.
The exhibition takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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