The Out to Lunch series is back and bigger than ever this year, with 10 festival dates every Wednesday from June 18 through August 20. Each event takes place from 11 am to 3 pm on the Worcester Common Oval. It’s the perfect excuse to get out for your lunch break, spend time enjoying the historic Worcester Common, and explore the best of Worcester right here in the heart of the city this summer.
The Movies on the Common returns this summer. The 104-5 XLO Street Team will be there handing out samples of Polar Seltzer’s Summer flavors all night long. Movies on the Common dates are as follows:
WEATHER UPDATE: This movie night has been postponed to Thursday, July 24, due to the weather forecast! Christmas in July, produced in partnership with The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory – Spirited
August 14: Family Movie Night – Inside Out 2
September 11: Musical Night – Wicked
13th annual Levitate Music & Arts Festival, set to take place July 12th and 13th, 2025, at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, MA. Home – Levitate Music Festival
Celebrate Insect Day at the EcoTarium on Saturday, July 12 and explore the hidden world of insects! Experience The Caterpillar Lab on Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12 to explore the wild world of New England caterpillars with hands-on encounters, amazing facts, and jaw-dropping adaptations. It is fun and full of surprises! Tickets and details at ecotarium.org.
The EcoTarium is throwing a birthday party two centuries in the making—Saturday, July nineteenth, 10 am to 6 pm! Live animal encounters, hands-on science, food trucks, and more. It is fun for all ages as we celebrate two hundred years of curiosity, exploration, and community. Note – parking is offsite that day. Visit ecotarium.org for details!
Saturday July 26th, Blast off into fun at Rocket Day at the EcoTarium! Launch stomp rockets, explore the science of space flight, and meet real rocket experts. It is a high-flying day of hands-on fun for curious kids and future astronauts. Ready for liftoff? Visit ecotarium.org for tickets and details!
August 16 and 17, visit the EcoTarium and experience a weekend all about Dinosaurs! On Saturday, August 16, join them for Dino Day, a day all about dinosaurs and other ancient life. On Sunday, August 17, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, join them for the Dancing with the Dinosaurs Dance-a-thon, and help raise funds for the upcoming “Change the World” exhibit. Visit ecotarium.org for tickets and details!
Saturday, September 6, visit the EcoTarium for Feather Fest. Discover the fascinating world of birds on this day of avian adventure! Visit ecotarium.org for tickets and details!
Friendly House Block Party on Friday, August 15th This FREE, fun-filled event provides local families with an end-of-summer celebration, children with needed school supplies & backpacks, haircuts and the opportunity to make memories with their siblings, parents and friends, all while being supported by a community dedicated to their success.
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