WCKC’s Top Ten Weekend Picks! Our calendar of events is full for this upcoming long weekend! Check out some of our favorites and plan for a weekend of fun!
Top Ten Weekend Picks
One: Friday, May 26
Bravehearts Home Opener
Cheer on the bravehearts then stay for the fireworks!
Two: Saturday, May 27
EcoTarium Breakfast with the Cats
A special opportunity to have breakfast with the cats this morning. Registration required.
Three: Saturday, May 27
Sign up for the Kids Bowl Free Summer 2023
Sign up for the Kids Bowl Free Summer 2023 and make a bowling date! Each alley has a different start date. Bayberry in Spencer starts on May 30. (Shoe rentals may not be included)
Four: Saturday & Sunday
See the BIG Tanks at American Heritage Museum
Don’t miss this annual event. All 3 museums will also be open.
American Heritage Museum Photo
Five: Saturday & Sunday
Pinecroft Dairy Music Series
Live music on the lawn both afternoons from 1pm – 3pm. Grab an ice cream cone before settling in!
Six: Friday – Sunday
Hollis Hills Farm Live Music
Visit the farm animals, food, live music.
Seven: Sunday May 28
Family Time with Jon Short at Timberyard
On the last Sunday of each month, Big Jon Short entertains kids and families at Timberyard. 2pm.
Eight: Friday – Monday
North Brookfield Carnival
Rides, games, food & fun!
Nine: Friday – Monday
New Exhibit at EcoTarium Opens
See the secret lab of Thomas Edison beginning on Friday May 26! Engaging kids in STEM learning, Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab offers unique, hands-on experiences that introduce STEM concepts.
Ten: Saturday – Monday
Wool Days at OSV
The sheep get their yearly “haircuts” this weekend at Old Sturbridge Village. Visit Saturday, Sunday or Monday and watch farmers shear the sheep, see costumed historians demonstrate the entire wool textile process from scouring and carding the wool to spinning and then knitting the hand-spun wool yarn. Included in regular admission.
Bonus: Saturday – Monday
Memorial Day Fun at Davis Farmland
See the hilarious annual “Hot Dog” and Pig Races (11, 1 and 3 each day) and visit with the brand new baby girl alpaca. See is adorable. There’s so much to do at Davis Farmland. Get your admission tickets in advance and save.
The Davis Farmland Water Spraygrounds will be open on Saturday May 27th and Sunday May 28 from 9:30-4:30pm Check the Davis Farmland Facebook Page for other special openings. The Spray Park officially opens for the season on June 17th!
Davis Farmland Spraygrounds
For more great family fun ideas, check out our calendar of events.
(WCKC’s Top Ten Weekend Picks is a weekly feature, come back next week for more)
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