Bring blankets, chairs, and bug spray, it is outside. We hope to have an ice cream truck and hot dot truck on hand for food purchases. Sponsored by the Charlton Recreation Commission.

Join us for an afternoon of play! Children will engage in creative, multi-sensory exploration during wonderfully messy mud-related programs in our Nature Explore Outdoor Exhibit. Bring a change of clothes and enjoy the magic of mud!

Cost: Free with EcoTarium admission ($18 adults, $14 children 2-18, seniors 65+ and students with ID); Free for EcoTarium Members and children under 2

Suggested Audiences:Families: Preschool, Toddler, Infant, Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Elders

Riley-Pappas Performance Pavilion:

6:45 PM Grand Entrance American Legion Tuttle Post and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 554

6:55 PM Opening remarks

7:00 PM Outriggers Concert

5:00 PM - 9:30 PM: food, vendors, kids games, rock climbing wall, train rides, face painting, rock and roll racing, fun house, & speed pitch.

Fireworks at 9:30, free WRTA shuttle service pick up from: Pakachoag School,
Senior Center, Auburn Mall, No Pets allowed service dogs only.

Rain date June 30th

Our Worship Night Grill & Chill will be a time to worship, pray, relax and fellowship. All are welcome :) This event was previously scheduled on the 23rd but moved to June 30th due to weather.

Explore our exhibits, stroll our nature trails, and enjoy Science Discovery programs for FREE throughout the day!

An old-fashioned good time will be had by all on Independence Day Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village. Visitors will have the chance to take part in a citizens' parade, play 19th-century style "base ball," march with the militia, make a tri-cornered hat, and sign their "John Hancocks" on a giant copy of the Declaration of Independence. Summer barbecue food will be available for purchase along with beer and wine; visitors may enjoy a picnic on the Common. Children and families will especially enjoy a little physical activity and friendly competition with "Farm Yard Games."

An exciting feature of the Independence Weekend festivities is the firing of a reproduction cannon. The cannon has been in production for a few years, and is a working model of a "Heavy 3-Pounder," meant to fire 3-pound balls. The cast-iron cannon barrel was made in the 1970s by the LaPans Foundry in Hudson Falls, New York, and purchased by Old Sturbridge Village a few years ago.

On July 4th, watch and be inspired by a citizen naturalization ceremony on the Village Common. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present scores of candidates to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and they will pledge their Oath of Allegiance to the United States for the very first time. Old Sturbridge Village Singers will perform patriotic songs during the ceremony.

Rides, games, food and fun. Millbury Lions will operate the kitchen for a variety of food and drinks at fieldhouse at Windle.

Unlimited Ride Wristbands Wednesday and Thursday for $22 per person per day from open to close.

Fireworks Friday and Saturday night at 9:45 pm

Come and join us for a FREE community cookout! Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, apple crisp, watermelon, lemonade & iced tea will be served! There will also be children's crafts and activities! All are welcome!

Bring blankets, chairs, and bug spray, it is outside. We hope to have an ice cream truck and hot dot truck on hand for food purchases. Sponsored by the Charlton Recreation Commission.

Pay once and play free all day! Over 200 pinball machines, VIP game area open until 2:00 am Fri & Sat., console gaming lounge, best in show contest, outdoor game room flea market, Saturday on-site pinball and arcade auction, pinball tournaments, special guest speakers, pinball repair seminars and on site pinball repair and board work. Free family fun! Kid's pinball tournament with prizes, yo-yo and juggling show, Maggie the Clown, face painting, balloon animals, caricature art, lake front beach, indoor pool and hot tub open till 12:00 am.

Thursday 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 am
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 am

The 2017 New England Balloon Festival taking place Friday July 7th 2-10 pm, Saturday July 8th 11 am-10 pm, and Sunday July 9th 11 am-8 pm!!!!! The Balloon Festival offers 5 seperate balloon launches over 3 days, 2 Balloon Glows (Friday and Saturday Evening @ Sunset) & Tethered Rides throughout the weekend (Purchase of Tickets @ event only, first come, first serve). The event will also offer a free, retired, inflated balloon throughout the weekend for kids to jump in the basket!!!!! Great Photo opportunity :) All balloon related activities are weather dependent. We highly recommend folks take advantage of the discounted full weekend passes currently available. (No refunds of any kind will be given regardless of balloon activity on any specific day)

Also there will be a food truck festival, vendors, The New England auto & power sports swap meet, carnival rides, face painting, bounce houses, video games, live music and much more.

Bring a dog and teach your Dog a Trick with certified canine instructor, Laurie Merritt at our next Friends and Family Friday. The fee is only $6 and includes pizza, drinks and lots of fun! Register online or in person.

Maine's best christian music festival is a two day event that is held in an outdoor facility. It usually runs from 11 am to 10 pm each day with a full line up of artists. Onsite free parking is available.

Medicine in the early republic was primitive and unscientific by modern standards, but it was more than just leeches and bloodletting. Get an up-close look at some of the medical tools and devices in the Old Sturbridge Village collection and a glimpse into the medical treatments and philosophies available to the sick in the early 19th century.

Open to all visitors with regular daytime admission.

The Fire Department in conjunction with the East Brookfield Fire Association is proud to present the annual Independence Day Celebration! The Fire Association activities begin at noon with a parade along Main Street to the Elementary School. After the parade, please enjoy wonderful craft vendors, food and the carnival on Connie Mack Field.

Beginning at 6 p.m. there will be a $2/person cover charge for everyone 5 and up. This charge helps pay for the Fireworks display.

In the evening, please enjoy the bands, the carnival and the wonder food that is available.

The Fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m.

Mac Powell of Third Day with We Are Messengers

CROWDER

Bring blankets, chairs, and bug spray, it is outside. We hope to have an ice cream truck and hot dot truck on hand for food purchases. Sponsored by the Charlton Recreation Commission.

A high energy interactive performance with Ricardo Frota, a Brazilian musician, who creates instruments from recycled and nature found objects. The program introduces the cultures of Brazil through music, singing and dancing. Audience members of all ages will enjoy making music. Watch and listen as Frota plays a tree as a percussion instrument.

This series is free with museum admission, and is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Rain date July 22. Join us for a day of music, testimony, free bibles will be handed out and free food.

Rain date: July 22

Activities for the youth. Sponsored by Life Spring Community Church.

SoulFest presents Building 429 & Plumb as part of the Seaside Pavilion UNPLUGGED concert series in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

Join us, at the Seaside’s beautiful outdoor, covered amphitheater for great Christian music and fellowship.

Come out on Saturday, July 15th to experience these two fantastic artists for this special unplugged concert experience!

Tickets: $22.75 - $55.75 / Q&A $25.00 For Q&A Tickets, click here: https://www.showclix.com/event/building-429-plumb-qa

This 18 Hole Shotgun Start Scramble is sure to be a great time for all players! There will be many other activities to take part in such as the 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, mulligans and many other contests! We hope to see you there.

Golf/lunch $100 - includes 18 hole round of golf, delicious buffet style meal, cart and goodie bag.

Don't golf? No problem! We offer meal only tickets! Lunch only $35 - delicious buffet style meal. All golf and lunch only tickets may be purchased online at www.secondchanceanimals.org

For kids K-8 . Kids grades K-5 can learn that they were created by a loving God and made for a purpose. Jr. High 6-8 can be part of a volunteer program to help in the community with other youth their age.

Kidz Summer Faith Zone at Faith Church is comprised of dynamic, kid-friendly summer experiences. Join us on this year's adventure, Lifeway’s Galactic Starveyors. High-energy experiences include a daily worship rally, Bible study, missions project, snacks, crafts, and games. Your kids will have a blast learning about Jesus!

Discovering the God of the universe. Register at http://www.friendshipma.com to join the adventure!

Join us at the Jacob Edwards Library for lots of fun with mime artist and juggler Henry the Juggler! There will be an opportunity to try out some of the juggling tricks, after some instruction, at the end of the show.

The Turtle Rescue League will present a program where you can come and learn more about turtles. Have you ever wondered how turtles can be rescued? All are welcome!

What inspires you? What is God's plan for your life? What would be a dream come true? Come discover your answers at the next 'Dream it, Then do it' Workshop. To sign up call or e-mail SJ Sheperd.

Bring blankets, chairs, and bug spray, it is outside. We hope to have an ice cream truck and hot dot truck on hand for food purchases. Sponsored by the Charlton Recreation Commission.

Sturbridge Lions Club and the Sturbridge Rotary Club have joined forces to sponsor a concert-rain or shine. The concert is FREE to the public, features Dan Gabel and The Abletones, an 18-piece Big Band specializing in swing music of the 1930's and 40's. The Big Band will be accompanied by vocalist Elise Roth. There will be raffle tickets available for purchase which includes a one night stay, for two people, at the Publick House Historic Inn along with dinner and breakfast. This concert is one you won't want to miss. Your feet will be tapping to the rhythmic sounds of this great band. Bring family, friends, neighbors, and don't forget your lawn chairs.

What is DOCKDOGS? The World's Premier Canine Aquatics Competition

Come watch the qualifying dogs compete in Big Air where the dog with the
longest jump wins; think of Extreme Vertical as the "high jump" for dogs. Speed Retrieve tests your dog in a combination of running, jumping & swimming!

Register online: https://dockdogs.com/events/events-list/, or walk-up registration is available. On-site only has limited waves and spots. First come basis.

The GFAF Expos are the greatest events on earth for those living a gluten-free or allergen-friendly lifestyle. Sample hundreds of products, meet with local and national brands, receive coupons, and attend presentations by top-notch speakers!

Brookfield Congregational Church presents our Summer VBS program. Come visit a recreation of first century Rome, visit with Paul who is under house arrest, and sneak into the underground church. Learn what it was like to be a Christian in Rome. Learn about family life, food, and crafts of the time! Come and enjoy Roman games, skits and a chance to worship together!

Dust off your telescope and discover the incredible mysteries of the final frontier—right from your backyard! Join us for a week of searching the visible to discover the invisible at Galactic Starveyors. Kids will begin each day at Worship Rally, from Worship Rally, kids will gather at the Starveyors Clubhouse where they will explore God’s Word. Each day kids will encounter amazing and wonderful things designed by a Creator who is even bigger than the vastness of His creation, as well as make crafts, play fun games, enjoy tasty snacks, sing cool songs, and learn about missions. Kids will discover that the God who created everything there is—the knowable and the
unknowable, the visible and the invisible— wants a relationship with them!

Ages preschool - grade 6.

$15.00 per child / $45.00 max per family

For more information call Linda Osterman at 508-865-4157 or email: lindaosterman7@gmail.com. Galactic Starveyors will be an event to remember! Come join us!

Vacation Bible School is an exciting way for kids to learn more about their faith. It is a fun, scripture based program that they can see, hear, touch and even taste. The VBS programs have been created for kids of all ages - kindergarten through grade five. It includes fun memorable scripture based activities for kids. Each day the kids sing songs, play teamwork and team building games, share snacks, take on a daily challenge to celebrate Jesus' love and experience interactive Bible adventures.

The $25.00 donation helps defer the cost of program materials. However, please do not let family hardships keep your child away from this faith and fun filled experience.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Society & St. Anthony of Padua Church will be holding a summer fundraiser Dinner at the Public House, under a tent. All you can eat Italian Feast Buffet which will include tossed salad with maple vinaigrette, baked ziti, penne and meatballs with tomato or alfredo sauce, garlic bread, dinner rolls, dessert, coffee, tea, soft drinks and ice water. There will be two seating times, seating one from 4:30 pm to 6:15 pm and seating two from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. casual dining, open seating, no reservations needed. Cash donations: adults are $14 and children are $5. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance from a member. For tickets please call Mary at 508.341.3069. Handicap accessible. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will receive a portion of the donation from every dinner served.

Bring blankets, chairs, and bug spray, it is outside. We hope to have an ice cream truck and hot dot truck on hand for food purchases. Sponsored by the Charlton Recreation Commission.

The Piti Theatre Company’s production tells how Farmer James has lost his bees, there’s only gruel to eat and now the townspeople (the audience) have arrived to protest, chanting “There’s no good food, we’re in a bad mood.” To Bee tells James’ comic, tragic and ultimately hopeful story – complete with puppetry, clowning, dance, live music and lots of audience participation. Piti Theatre Company created this internationally touring performance to raise awareness about the honeybee’s plight and gives children and adults tools for helping bees thrive in their communities.

This series is free with museum admission, and is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Free Fun Fridays offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts.

THE Q 90.1 has opportunities to upgrade & expand this message of hope & encouragement throughout Southern New England!
If you're an experienced rider, or one who loves to get the bike out for the summer, you're invited to THE Q 90.1's Benefit Ride on Saturday, July 29th.

Early morning arrival begins at 8:00 am for individual riders or couples at Sheldon's Harley Davidson, 914 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA. All proceeds will help support this message of hope & encouragement found on THE Q 90.1 and support it's efforts to expand for the near future. The finish line will return at Sheldon's, with lunch for all riders provided by Chick-Fil-A of Westborough. There will be a silent auction with great prizes along with raffles to help support the mission!

A summer celebration of all things blueberry! A fun, family friendly event with live music, Live animal show by Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center, Irish step-dance performances, pie eating contests, games, lots of great local artisan, pony rides, a Blueberry Bake-Off and auction, and of course, fresh made blueberry shortcake. This is a young, but growing festival that is fast becoming a Charlton area favorite.
Admission is FREE.
See you this summer!
***Watch for updates!***

Live animal show by Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Center from Bolton will have an informative and interactive show at 12:30 featuring snakes, a skunk, a chinchilla, lizards, and even an alligator. A fashion show by Always Bee Ewe a Charlton women's and girl's boutique. There will also be a bake off, silent auction, pie eating contest, live music, lawn games, face painting, raffles and a variety of local artisans. Admission is FREE

SOULFEST 2017 is celebrating it's 20th Year!!

This summer, join thousands of Believers and your favorite Christian artists for a life changing experience; SoulFest - New England’s largest Christian music festival is celebrating 20 years!

Picture 3 days with your closest friends and family, surrounded by New Hampshire’s most picturesque lakes and mountains. Experience fellowship and fun with your church’s small group or youth group.

The lineup has over 75 Christian artists including:
* TobyMac
* Matthew West
* For King & Country
* Crowder
* Tenth Avenue North
* Rend Collective
* Jars of Clay
* Matt Maher
* Sidewalk Prophets
* Jordan Feliz
...and many more plus workshops and ministries for children, youth, and adults! Kick off each day with worship, attend workshops, meet your favorite bands, camp onsite. Stay all 3 days or just come for just 1. For more info, including group rates visit theSoulFest.com."

Judo with Sen-I- Judo Club instructors Sensei Lopez and Sensei Coteat our next Friends and Family Friday. The fee is only $6 and includes pizza, drinks and lots of fun! Register online or in person.

See the largest military re-enactment in New England with nearly 1,000 soldiers portraying British, Irish, Spanish, Scottish, French and Colonial troops. The Village is transformed into a military camp from the time of the War for Independence, as it was known in early New England. Come see what it was really like for those who fought to win America's freedoms.

Daytime events on both days include activities such as:
• Mock battles and skirmishes
• Tours of the British and American camps
• "School of the Soldier" training demonstrations
• 18th-century Fashions in the Press featuring military and civilian clothing
• Cannon demonstrations
• Musket drilling with kids
• Martial music
• Help with camp laundry
• Learn scouting techniques during "Reconnoiter with a Ranger"
• Drilling and inspection of the troops
• Visit the battlefield hospital - see small pox inoculations and treatment of the wounded after the battles
• See the daily life of a Revolutionary War soldier - including delivery of uniforms, pay calls, and prisoner exchanges
• Play 18th-century baseball
• Attend a "Service for the Troops"
• Learn 18th-century dances
• Explore interactive miniature war gaming

Using masks, comedy and continuous audience participation, Lappen explores how and why birds have adapted to their environment. Science comes to life as he demonstrates how birds move and act. Learning some specific mime skills, the audience joins Lappen in this highly interactive program as he takes on the character of each bird. Participants don masks and soar as eagles, stalk as herons and swim as puffins.

This series is free with museum admission, and is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

What does it take to prepare an elaborate gown, colorful cloak, or a delicate straw bonnet for display? Not all garments are created equal! Learn about some of the tricks used by our curators in preparing historic textiles for an exhibition.

Open to all visitors with regular daytime admission.

Meet at the Visitor Center.

Come and be a part of an awesome Vacation Bible Camp! It is being held daily from August 14-August 18. On-site after-camp care available through the YMCA. Campers - K through 5th grade ($25 per camper) Leaders - 6th grade to Adult (no charge). Confidential camperships available! YMCA run after-camp care $20 per day per child. Register now to reserve your spot!

Kidz Summer Theater at Faith presents 101 Dalmations Kids! Join us as we sing, dance, bark and howl, creating a full-length kids musical in just 2 weeks. This theater intensive is for kids Grades 1-6 Completed. (Due to the intense rehearsal schedule, participation of children younger than Grade 1 completed is discouraged.)

Join us for VBS this summer and have a lot of fun! VBS is open to all children age 5 and up. (4 and under with a parent in attendance) $10 per child with a max of $20 per family! Scholarships are available! Children will receive lunch and a snack each day! Visit our website for registration forms!

Mike Rinker and Anna Crocker burst onto the stage with interactive drumming and dancing inspired by the music and the people of West Africa. This high-energy, celebratory performance is designed to get the audience up onto their feet, moving, singing, and drumming to traditional rhythms.

This series is free with museum admission, and is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Two Days of Inspiration and Perspiration

Hockey and faith come together on the ice for kids ages 8-12, male and
female.

$125 per athlete with pizza Friday night

FEATURING

Ed Ronan former Montreal Canadiens
Brian Pothier former Washington Capitals
Kevin Harris former college player, St. Olaf College
Andrew McGowan former Head Coach, Algonquin High School
Corey Ronan current college player, UCONN

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

5PM - 6PM (Group Stretch, Devotional, Prayer)
6PM - 8PM (On-Ice Training/Stations)
8PM - 9PM (Pizza, Guest Speaker, Devotional, Prayer)


SATURDAY SCHEDULE

9AM - 10AM (Group Stretch, Prayer, Devotional)
10AM - 12PM (On-Ice Training/Stations)
12PM - 1PM (Guest Speaker, Devotional, Prayer)

Celebrate the 2017 solar eclipse EcoTarium-style! From themed Science Discovery programs and planetarium demonstrations to opportunities to safely view the partial eclipse (weather dependent), we’ll make learning about the science of eclipses interactive and fun. And, don’t miss our Peak Partial Eclipse Party during the half hour when the sun is most obscured by the moon!

A solar eclipse occurs when the passage of the moon between the sun and the earth totally or partially obscures the sun. On Monday, August 21, Worcester will experience a partial solar eclipse, but a diagonal pathway across the country will experience a total solar eclipse, resulting in up to 2 minutes of “daytime darkness.” It will be the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 38 years, and people from all over the world are expected to journey to the path of “totality” to view the event. Though Worcester won’t experience “daytime darkness,” the sun will be roughly 64% obscured by the moon and take on a crescent shape.

Join us as we open the EcoTarium from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for this special event!

Included Programs and Activities:
Telescope Viewing (weather dependent)
Peak Partial Eclipse Party
Themed Science Discovery programs
Planetarium Demonstrations led by museum educators

Tickets to this event are limited! Order tickets in advance online, at the Tickets and Information Desk during your visit, or call 508.929.2703 to reserve your spot!

Online ticket pricing (May 1 – August 20):
$13 each/$5 for EcoTarium members

Day-of pricing* (pay at gate on August 21):
$18 each/$5 for EcoTarium members

How do we know what we know? Old Sturbridge Village was recently given the late 18th century business accounts of Nichols Baylies, who ran an iron works in Taunton, Massachusetts. By examining these business records we get a unique glimpse into the lives of some early New Englanders, as well as some mysteries yet to solve.

Open to all visitors with regular daytime admission.

Meet at the Asa Knight Store.

In the 1830s, all male American citizens from 18 to 30 were active members of their local militia companies. Labor Day weekend will feature all the sights and sounds of the training days that these companies took part in at least twice a year. The days’ events will include everything from cannon and musket demonstrations, to martial music and sham battles, and even live firing of muskets at targets. Come join us for what was one of the most storied events of the year for New Englanders in the 1830s.

Our themed Home School Days offer you and your children the opportunity to visit the Village and join in hands-on activities. We recommend that you allow three hours to visit the Village in addition to scheduled hands-on studios. Online registration for hands-on workshops open approximately one month prior to each event.

Cost is $14 per child 3 and over for full-day admission to Old Sturbridge Village. One adult per child is admitted at the rate of $14. Additional adults pay the full price rate.

Hands-On Workshops (50 minutes—$5 per child unless otherwise noted)
Hands-on workshop activities for children ages 6-17 are an additional $5-$12 per activity. Hands-on workshops are led by a Museum Teacher at the Museum Education Center. Pre-registration is required for Hands-On workshops. An adult parent or guardian needs to remain in Museum Education while their child is participating in a workshop. In addition, $14 per child admission is required for all programs and includes demonstrations, games, and performances in the Village. Registration closes 10 hours before the workshop start time. Please inquire at the Museum Education building to sign up for any remaining open slots after that time.

Local artisans and crafters displaying their homemade items, artwork and goodies. Also apple picking, maze, wagon rides, cider donuts, snack bar and playground.

Local artisans and crafters displaying their homemade items, artwork and goodies. Also apple picking, maze, wagon rides, cider donuts, snack bar and playground.

Pet Rock Fest is excited to announce that the 19th annual festival will, for the first time, take place at Wyman-Gordon in North Grafton.

Tickets (at the gate) are $12 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

Pet Rock Fest features live music, performances and games for kids, author signings, Pups in the Air Frisbee Dog Team, doggie massages, photos of your pets, animal mascots, vegetarian food court, games for kids, contests for dogs, a cat photo contest, doggie massages, a doggie water park, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors and, most importantly, hundreds of nonprofit groups devoted to animal welfare causes. All animals.

Pet Rock Fest gives its proceeds to worthy animal related charities that support a variety of causes, from shelters to law reform to farm animal sanctuaries.

At this celebration of artisans across the centuries, the Village’s talented craftsmen and interpreters will showcase trades from the 19th century and today. Join the blacksmith, potter, tinsmith, cooper, printer, and others as they explore more challenging items created by artisans of the time period, joined by other practitioners of historic craft as well as modern-day artisans from across New England. From fiber arts to metal work, experience “handmade” from the past and the present.

Fuse Christian Concerts presents Unspoken live in concert during the
Connect Festival Concert Series.