August 21

Holy Cross Women's Soccer vs Siena

College of the Holy Cross 
1 College Street, Worcester

4:05 PM-6:05 PM

Holy Cross Women's soccer team starts off their season against Siena on Friday.

For a full look at the Lady Crusaders' schedule, click here.

August 21-23

Worcester's Italian Festival

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

Mulberry Street, Worcester

It's back! The Italian Festival makes its triumphant return and will run from Friday thru Sunday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The festival will feature great Italian food from some of the best Italian restaurants in the area, imported beer and wine and 9 local live bands/musicians. A 10 team bocci tournament, kids zone and a procession on Sunday.

August 21

American Red Cross Blood Drive

DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center 

10 AM to 4 PM

This is an annual event that has been held at the DCU Center since 2006. To schedule an appointment to donate blood call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting redcrossblood.org and searching sponsor code "DCU Center".

August 22

Indian Ranch Brewfest

Indian Ranch

200 Gore Road, Westborough

2 PM

Beer aficionados and novices alike will have the opportunity to sample local, regional and international micro-brews, craft beers and malt beverages while enjoying delicious food, listening to live music, and taking part in plenty of fun and games on the beach. 

Music by Stillburnin. Ticket includes entrance and beer tasting (excluded in the designated driver ticket). BBQ by BT's Smokehouse and concessions are available for purchase.

August 22

2nd Annual Kickin' It for the Sophia FUNd

Burncoat Park

8:30 AM

The 2nd Annual Kickin' It for The Sophia FUNd is a kickball tournament. All proceeds will benefit The Sophia FUNd, which will help families dealing with pediatric cancer Worcester County. 

August 22

Kids Day

Downtown Leominster

2 PM to 5 PM

Kids Day in downtown Leominster!  One last day of fun before the new school year begins! Entertainment, bouncy houses, games, arts & crafts and big prize wins! Visit kid-friendly businesses with special deals and lots of fun activities.

August 22

Canal District's Farmers Market

9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Crompton Collective 
138 Green Street, Worcester

August 23

John Mulaney

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

2 Southbridge Street, Worcester

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

He was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2008, the same year he began working at Saturday Night Live where he appeared as a “Weekend Update” correspondent and co-created characters such as “Stefon” with Bill Hader. Tickets start at $29.50. For more information click here.

August 23

Live Caterpillar Show

Tower Hill Botanic Garden 
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA

11:00 AM-4:00 PM

Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the fascinating world of caterpillars up close on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. This is the third year that Tower Hill has hosted Sam Jaffe – a naturalist, biologist, photographer, and educator – to share his Live Caterpillar Show at Tower Hill. 

August 23

Sunday Night Cinemageddon

Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner

148 Grove Street, Worcester

9 PM to 1 AM