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View All EventsA Hollywood Musical Revue on The Mighty Wurlitzer: Part Two
- Nov. 6th, 2024
- The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
We are pleased to present The Hanover Theatre’s Wurlitzer Organ Concert led by resident organist and organ enthusiast Dr. Jonathan Kleefield. Return to Tinseltown…
Blue Profundity: Contemporary Artists Revisit a Color
- Nov. 6th, 2024 - Dec. 20th, 2024
- Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery
This exhibition features contemporary artists who use the color blue in their work to highlight the symbolic and historic meanings of the color. Blue is celebrated…
Blue Profundity: Contemporary Artists Revisit A Color
- Nov. 6th, 2024 - Dec. 20th, 2024
This exhibition features contemporary artists who incorporate blue in their work to highlight the symbolic and historic meanings of the color. Blue is celebrated as…
Brockton Symphony Orchestra Season Opener: Primal Power
- Nov. 6th, 2024
Our season opener, Primal Power, juxtaposes the raw strength of Beethoven’s Prometheus with the lush fjords of Sibelius’ Third Symphony and the pyrotechnics of…
Drop-In Switch Gaming
- Nov. 6th, 2024 - Dec. 18th, 2024
- Worcester Public Library
Teens, get ready for a night of friendly competition! Stop by the Teen Space between 6-7 PM; we’ll have the Nintendo Switch set up with games such as Mario Kart…
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Endless adventures await in Central Massachusetts. Located in the heart of New England, the region welcomes visitors to explore historic treasures, museums, parks, botanical gardens, and wildlife sanctuaries. Catch a WooSox game or a Holy Cross matchup at family friendly prices. Plan an outing with activities for the whole crew. Check the calendar for seasonal events celebrating food, music, arts, makers, and traditions.
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Spend a Snowy Day in Central MA
Bundle Up & Head Out to the Mountains Perhaps the most obvious snowy day adventure starts on the mountain. The snow…
91 Things To Do in Worcester Before You Graduate
Eat & Drink 1. Eat a hot dog—with the works—at George’s Coney Island in Worcester 2. Dig into a…
A Photographer's Guide to Central MA Destinations
Source: Erb/Dufault Photography Lake Park at Quinsigamond State Park Officially called Lake Park at Quinsigamond State…
New Year, New Adventures
Worcester Art Museum Internationally known for its display of European and American art, Worcester Art Museum is home to…
Travel, tourism, and hospitality are important industries supporting the Central Massachusetts economy. From lodging and dining to transportation and fuel, local businesses rely on loyal visitors to the region.