slides: 10 Great Things to Do in Worcester This Weekend

Friday, August 28, 2015

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

As we close in on the weekend, GoLocalWorcester has compiled a list of the top 10 things to do this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

SEE SLIDES BELOW: 10 Great Things to Do in Worcester This Weekend

The ten great things this weekend include live music, a farmer's market, superheroes, a celebration of Charlie Brown, and the Caribbean Carnival Festival.

See all the great things Worcester has to offer!

Have a fun and safe weekend.

Related Slideshow: 10 Great Things to Do in Worcester This Weekend - 8/28 -8/30

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Friday 8/28 to Sunday 8/30

Marvel Universe Live!

DCU Center - Arena and Convention Center

50 Foster Street, Worcester

Friday: 7:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM, 3:00PM & 7:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM & 3:00PM

"Marvel fans, assemble! Marvel Universe LIVE! is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole new level, with a mind-blowing show unlike anything youve seen before. Watch your favorite Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk and more) and threatening villains come to life in an action-packed arena extravaganza." - worcestermass.org

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Friday 8/28 thru Sunday 8/30

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Holy Name Central Catholic High School
144 Granite Street, Worcester

August 28th, 29th (Fri, Sat) at 7:00pm
August 30th (Sun) at 2:00pm

"YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Revised) is a fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic. Sally Brown joins Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Snoopy in this version. Two new songs, Beethoven Day and My New Philosophy, have been added to the twelve wonderful numbers of the original version, such as My Blanket and Me, The Kite, The Baseball Game, Little Known Facts, Suppertime and Happiness." - worcestermass.org

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Friday 8/28

2015 Worcester Night Run

Burncoat High School

179 Burncoat Street, Worcester

7:45 PM to 8:45 PM

This 5k race benefits Erin Coonan Schmidt as she continues her battle against cancer.

For tickets, click here.

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Friday August 28

Zach Deputy

Electric Haze

26 Millbury Street, Worcester

9 PM

Best described as "Island infused, drum and bass, gospel and ninja soul." Zach is a one of a kind musician, master of live looping and a staple in the grass-roots club and festival circuit.

For tickets, click here.

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Saturday August 29 to Sunday August 30

Wachusett Mountain Farm Fresh Fest

499 Mountain Road, Princeton

10 AM - 5 PM Saturday & Sunday

This two-day festival will feature a Farmers’ Market, Craft Fair, Cooking Demos, Local Wine Growers, Agricultural Demonstrations, Workshops, Contests, Live Music with 4 Bands and much more!

Plus Family Entertainment: Baby and Miniature Animal Petting Zoos - Moonbounces - Cow Milking Contest - SkyRide

Check out the 2015 Farm Fresh Contest, featuring Jams & Jellies / Pickles & Relish, hosted by WSRS radio! You don't have to be a vendor to participate!

For tickets, click here.

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Saturday August 29

1st Annual Chili & Chowder Fest

90 Harding Street, Worcester (Compass Tavern parking lot)

12 PM to 5 PM

Come enjoy live music and activities while some of our citys top restaurants battle for the title of Worcesters best chili or chowder. Purchase of an admission sticker entitles you to try as many samples as you can manage! Beverages and adult beverages will be available for purchase.

Buy tickets, click here.

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Saturday August 29

Mrs. Thrift's Savory Herbal Kitchen with Betsy Williams

Tower Hill Botanica Garden

11 French Drive, Boylston

9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Join herbalist Betsy Williams for a morning of herbal learning and savory tasting followed by a delicious herb flavored lunch!

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Saturday August 29

Samurai: Knights of the East

Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

"Samurai, the name conjures an image as strong as that associated with the term Knight. Both were warriors who served greater lords during the Middle Ages. Both had codes of honor: Bushido the Way of the Warrior for the Samurai and Chivalry for the European Knight. Their behavior would have lasting impact on the cultures that descended from them. Discover the differences and the similarities of these two groups of fighting men who lived thousands of miles apart from each other." - WAM

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Saturday August 29

Canal District Farmer's Market

Crompton Collective
138 Green Street, Worcester

9 AM to 12 PM

"A stalk of corn waiting for harvest started as a seed; our community's the same. We're planting the seed of brighter tomorrows today. The Canal District Farmers' Market gives Massachusetts food vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work - the work done by the hands of our neighbors." - worcestermass.org

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Sunday August 30

Worcester Caribbean American Carnival

12 PM to 7 PM

Institute Park
Parade Park Ave/Chandler to Institute Park
Salisbury Street and Park Avenue

"The theme for 2015 Carnival is Love & Unity which is a direct reflection of our commitment to make change in the Worcester Community. Our message is one of unity, love, respect, and ultimately building a strong community." - WCACA