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5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester

By Heather Cameron | August 5, 2022
Last Updated: August 5, 2022

The season is sizzling up – and it’s not just the weather! August is here, and summer fun is still in full swing!

Enjoy every minute of your weekend with ThisWeekinWorcester.com’s list of five events to make your summer special. 

Stay entertained this Saturday and Sunday with activities you won’t want to miss. Attend local parties with your family and even your dog! 

 

It’s never too early to start preparing your children for the school year!

508foreveryoung, a volunteer organization aimed to give back to the community, is holding an event to prepare Worcester youths for the upcoming academic year. On Saturday, they will be holding a Backpack giveaway event.

Go to Fuller Family Park between 12 PM and 5 PM to get a free backpack and school supplies for your child.

 

Make some fun summer memories! 

Beat the heat with excitement this Saturday at Shrewsbury’s Summer Festival!

The festival will be held at SAC park in Shrewsbury this Saturday from 2 PM to 6 PM. There will be food trucks, vendors, live music, raffles, face painting, and much more. Guests are asked bring a non-perishable food donation to support the Shrewsbury community refrigerator.

All proceeds from the raffle will also benefit Shrewsbury community fridge.

 

This Saturday is India Day! 

On Saturday from 12 PM to 7 PM, the India Society of Worcester will be hosting India Day 2022.

This event event will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester, and it is free to attend. The theme this year is “Panchtatva – The Magical Elements of Nature.”

 

You are invited to the most exciting Block Party of the weekend! 

Join Thirsty Lab in Princeton this Sunday for their second annul Block Party. The block party is kicking off at 12 PM and will end at 5 PM.

Seven Saws Brewing will be serving up beverages. Come for a great afternoon of delicious drinks and live music. 

 

Is your puppy an Instagram star? 

Quite Fetching Barkery and Pet Boutique in Grafton is arranging an Instagram meetup for all the local dogs whose owners have made them an Instagram page.

The event will feature photo ops, complementary treats, and more. The meet up is scheduled for this Saturday from 2 PM to 4 PM. 

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