WORCESTER – There are many things to celebrate this weekend. Maybe you want to show Dad just how much you care about him. Maybe you want to plan a summer activity the whole family can partake in. Maybe you want to commemorate your first free weekend of the summer, or a high school graduation. Maybe you just want to celebrate the fact that it is finally Friday and you made it to the weekend once again.
No matter what you want to do, ThisWeekInWorcester.com is here to help you celebrate the weekend.
Below you can find a list of events and activities you should check out this weekend in Worcester. With this list of family-friendly events, festivals, music, and comedy shows, your weekend is guaranteed be fun and memorable.
Worcester Day of Play Family Festival
Are you looking for a free event the whole family can enjoy this Father’s Day weekend? Head over to Worcester’s Day of Play Family Festival at Elm Park on Saturday, July 15 from 11PM-4PM. There will be over 50 activities, including live performances, games, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, science experiments, reading spaces, health and wellness activities, and more! You can find more information, including the full list of activities, here.
Donker Farm Arts and Agricultural Festival
Check out all of the festivals this weekend! Be sure to head over to the Donker Farm Arts and Agricultural Festival on Saturday, June 15 from 9:15AM to 4PM. There will be artists and musicians, farm animals, face painting, storytime with the animals, yoga, crafts, and other activities. Make your way to 48 Tory Lane in Worcester and bring the whole family – it’s free!
Tea Tasting at Acoustic Java
Calling all tea connoisseurs! Check out the Acoustic Java Roastery and Tasting Room at 6 Brussels Street in Worcester for a morning of tea tastings. On Saturday, June 15 from 10AM-11AM, you can sample a variety of loose leaf teas and leave with your very own tin of tea! Tickets are $27 and can be purchased here.
The Comedy Attic at Park Grill
Looking for a good laugh after a tough work week? Park Grill & Spirits at 257 Park Avenue in Worcester is hosting the Comedy Attic this Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15 at 8PM. Get comfortable in the lounge, enjoy food and drink, and listen to some great comedy! Tickets are $10 and can be found here.
Live Music Saturday featuring William Highlands
Are you researching for a relaxing way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Go listen to local artist William Highlands from 1PM-3PM at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center, 3 Paul Clancy Way in Worcester. Enjoy some live music and plan a picnic overlooking the Blackstone River!
The 13th Annual ACE Festival
On Saturday, June 15 from 12PM-5PM, make your way to Elm Park Community School at 23 North Ashland Street in Worcester to celebrate students, families, and African arts and cultures. The festival is run by African Community Education, a group that helps with the educational and socioeconomic needs of African refugees and immigrants. The festival will feature African drumming, food, dancing, and crafts. The event is free, but make sure to register here – it is certainly not an event to miss!
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