What To Do around Westwood this Weekend: Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2022
With this weekend's scorching temperatures, combine a visit to the beach with a chance to view artistic efforts by sand sculptors at the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival.
Or for indoor, evening fun, consider Saturday's Shine Under the Stars Gala, a fundraiser that honors the memory of Ester Earl, the real-life cancer patient who inspired the main character of the book, The Fault in Our Stars. Enjoy Hor d'Oeuvres, a la carte stations, a seasonal cocktail, cash bar, raffle, silent auction and a wine pull.
This weekend also brings the Needham Carnival, a country Biergarten, and more. Check it out, below.
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FEATURED EVENT
Shine Under The Stars Gala - Sat July 23 6:00 pm
Adams Inn on the Waterfront
The non-profit, This Star Won't Go Out, is holding its annual Shine Under the Stars Gala, a fundraiser in support of childhood cancer, which remembers Quincy teen Esther Earl, who inspired the character, "Hazel" in the book, The Fault in Our Stars.
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Other Events
National Geographic's Beyond King Tut - Fri July 22 10:00 am
SoWa Power Station
In an immersive experience produced with National Geographic Society, visitors take a high resolution, cinematic journey to view the world's ancient wonders, including the Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Giza, and Temple at Karnack. [more details]
Art Lab: Comic Book Adventure with Your Family - Fri July 22 11:00 am
Apple Chestnut Hill
Kids accompanied by their guardian(s) will create a comic book on an iPad. They will imagine a storyline on protecting planet Earth, take photos outside and add illustrations on a device provided by the store for use. Kids get an Apple Camp tee shirt and certificate. [more details]
Needham Carnival - Fri July 22 6:00 pm
Needham High School
Needham Rotary presents its tradition, some old fashioned fun with carnival rides, the Needham Carnival. [more details]
July Country Biergarten - Fri July 22 7:00 pm
Boylston Schul-Verein
Boylston Schul-Verein in Walpole hosts its first ever country biergarten, with live entertainment from Shady Armadillo, a high energy country/rock cover band.
German beer and food will be available for purchase. Food options include wings, snacks, and ice cream.
Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival - Sat July 23 10:00 am
Revere Beach
Touted by event organizers as a "Wonders of the World" and the largest free event in Massachusetts, the annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival will feature numerous, large sand sculptures by world-class sculptors.[more details]
Needham Carnival - Sat July 23 12:00 pm
Needham High School
Needham Rotary presents its tradition, some old fashioned fun with carnival rides, the Needham Carnival. [more details]
American Car + Truck Day - Sun July 24 9:00 am
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
American cars and trucks will be on display on the lawn of the museum. Visitors can participate by registering a vehicle to show or by attending to view those vehicles. [more details]
Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival - Sun July 24 10:00 am
Revere Beach
Touted as a "Wonders of the World" and the largest free event in Massachusetts by event organizers, the annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival will feature numerous, large sand sculptures by world-class sculptors. There will also be food trucks with… [more details]
Art Lab: Comic Book Adventure with Your Family - Sun July 24 12:00 pm
Apple Chestnut Hill
Kids accompanied by their guardian(s) will create a comic book on an iPad. They will imagine a storyline on protecting planet Earth, take photos outside and add illustrations on a device provided by the store for use. Kids get an Apple Camp tee shirt and certificate. [more details]
Concerts on the Common - Sun July 24 6:00 pm
Norwood Town Common
Norwood hosts live, "old-fashioned" music on the Town Common.
Listen to the Sharon Community Band perform outdoors. [more details]
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