Nov. 11

Veterans Day at Old Sturbridge Village 

The Veterans Day celebration at Old Sturbridge Village begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. 

Throughout the day, Old Sturbridge Village will present special activities celebrating the nation's military history. See how lead musket balls were cast in the Small House, and get your initials stamped on your own musket ball at the Blacksmith Shop. See how American military uniforms and weapons have changed over the past 300 years and see demonstrations of the weapons and more. 

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Nov. 11

Veterans Day at the EcoTarium

On Veteran's day, members of the armed services (active and retired) and up to five family members for free in honor of Veterans Day.

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Nov. 11

Glassblowing Holiday Ornaments at New Street Glass Studio

Why buy ornaments when you can make them yourself? 

After learning the safety and studio etiquette rules, students will watch a brief demonstration of this 2000-year-old art before diving in and making their very own holiday ornament from glass gathered out of a 2100-degree furnace. Students will choose their own colors and instructors will guide them through the steps from gathering to blowing the bubble and applying a glass loop for hanging. 

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Nov. 11

Dick Doherty's Beantown Comedy Escape

Get some laughing into your Friday night. Get to Park Grille and Spirits and make your way to the comedy room and enjoy a great night of laughs.

The show starts at 8 p.m. and goes to 12 a.m.

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History Hike and 60th Anniversary

The hike will introduce some of the buildings, barns, stone walls, wildlife, woodlands, wetlands, and meadows that represent the remarkable human and natural history of Wachusett Meadow. And, of course, it wouldn't be a celebration without cake

The hike begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 3 p.m. 

Nov. 12

2016 Fall Blues Benefit Bash

Performing at this year's Blues Benefit Bash are Adamsson Gianfriddo Sutka, Jim Perry's Hot House, Blueswitch, Grade "A" Fancy, Blue Honey, A Ton Of Blues and Johnny Press Mess. Also performing are special guests Ron Daigle & Mark LaFerriere. Raffle Prizes & more.

The cost to attend is $10. 

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Nov. 12

Turkey Shootout at Blissful Meadows 

Get those golf clubs back out of storage because the Turkey Shootout is set to get underway at Blissful Meadows Country Club starting on November 5 and ending on November 12. 

Tee off is at 10 a.m., with winners getting an 18-22 pound turkey. 

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Nov. 13

"Cats, Chairs & Coffee" - new digital art by Jen Niles

Check out the cool digital art exhibit created by Jen Niles called "Cats, Chairs & Coffee" at the Bean Counter Coffee and Bakery. 

"My designs this month are a brand new thing for me: digital prints! The same whimsical style and bright, bold color bring these framed prints to life," said Niles. 

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Nov. 13

Sunday Public Tour at Worcester Art Museum 

Enjoy a tour of the Worcester Art Museum from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

The tour is free with museum admission. 

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Nov. 13

Guided Garden Tours at Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Take a tour of Tower Hill Botanic Garden and see seasonal highlights like Camellias in the Limonaia and subtropical plants in the Orangerie, and the beauty of bark and berries in the Winter Garden. 

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