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Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend: Friday, Sept 9 - Sunday, Sept 11, 2022
Darlene Cancell
Editor
This weekend is host to a few student-centered activities. Westwood Chinese School registration continues as the new school year begins this Sunday, in person. Students will learn the Chinese language as they also have fun with fine and performing arts and other activities. Also, Westwood's Wolverines take on the Dedham Marauders in football on Friday at Flahive Field.
After school, students and their families can head to the Greek Festival that runs throughout the weekend. Offerings include homemade Greek food, music, and shopping. Also running through the weekend is Oktoberfest at Boylston Schul-Verein in Walpole.
Summer fireworks continue, as Norwood hosts a fireworks show on Friday, in advance of Norwood Day on Saturday. Dover also holds its own celebration. Dover Days takes place on Saturday.
With school schedules just taking off, some may find this week and weekend filled with a flurry of activities. Offering a moment to reflect is Westwood's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Dedham Fire Department headquarters.
Read on for more ideas for enriching your weekend. Consider signing up to receive the Westwood Minute email newsletter, and keep up to date on local activities and events.
FEATURED EVENTS
Westwood Chinese School Registration Opens - Sun Sept 11 9:00 am
Westwood High School
Westwood Chinese School (WCS) was established in 2009 and took place at Westwood High School on Sundays during the school year before COVID-19. Registration is now open as WCS resumes in-person classes on Sunday, September 11, 2022, after two and half years of online teaching. Students receive instruction in Chinese language and other extracurricular classes in fine arts, performing arts, and more. [more details]
Other Events
Oktoberfest 2022 - Fri Sept 9, Sat Sept 10, and Sun Sept 11Â
Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV German Club)
BSV hosts its annual Oktoberfest. Live music will include the German national hymn and folk songs. There will be a marketplace of food and gifts, games and picnic area, food vendors, and of course, beer. [more details]
Greek Festival - Fri Sept 9, Sat Sept 10, and Sun Sept 11
Cathedral Center
The Cathedral Greek Festival runs through the weekend, rain or shine. Parking and admission are free.
Entertainment and activities include Greek dancing, a raffle, attic treasures, live music, homemade Greek pastries, and a taverna.  [more details]
Norwood Day Fireworks - Fri Sept 9 6:30 pm
Washington Street
The Town of Norwood will launch fireworks from Coakley Middle School Friday, an evening ahead of Norwood Day on Saturday. On Friday, there will be prizes, a Roaming Railroad, inflatables and games. Fireworks will be launched at dusk.  [more details]
Varsity Football: Westwood High School v. Dedham High School - Fri Sept 9 7:00 pm
Westwood High School Flahive Field
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. kickoff. Tickets are $7 for General Admission and $5 for students and seniors. [more details]
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Shred Day - Sat Sept 10 9:00 am
Dedham Savings Main Office
Bring your unwanted and outdated documents, credit cards, CDs, magazines and paperback books to shred for free at Dedham Savings Shred Day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  [more details]
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Code Wiz Needham
- Sat Sept 10 10:00 am
Code Wiz
Get ready for a high-tech grand opening celebration! The new Code Wiz Learning Center in Needham is hosting a community event to mark its grand opening featuring a robot ribbon cutting, interactive coding and robotics programming for kids, games, raffles, face painting, giveaways, and refreshments.[more details]
Dover Days - Sat Sept 10 10:00 am
Dover Center
Local businesses, organizations, government representatives and residents will gather for food, games and fun at Dover Days.
A Fun Run for kids aged 3-9 starts at 10:00 a.m. and a 5K for ages 8 and up arts at 10:30. [more details]
Steam Kettle Music Festival - Sat Sept 10 12:00 pm
Hale Education
The Steam Kettle Music Festival is an event with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. [more details]
Fall Fun at Powisset Farm - Sat Sept 10 12:00 pm
Powisset Farm
Saturday, September 10, 2022 marks the beginning of Fall Fun at Powisset Farm, which hosts autumn activities every Saturday and Sunday until the end of October.
Activities include hayrides, a climbing haystack, live music, walking trails, a Storywalk, scavenger hunt, visit to barnyard animals, and food for purchase including hot and cold cider and wine and craft beer.  [more details]
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony - Sun Sept 11 9:45 am
Westwood Station One
All are invited to attend this ceremony at the Westwood Fire Department Station One to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. [more details]
Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony - Sun Sept 11 9:45 am
Dedham Fire Department Headquarters
All are invited to attend this ceremony at the Dedham Fire Department headquarters to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. [more details]
Holliston Farms Day - Sun Sept 11 10:00 am
Various farm locations
Visit the farms of Holliston on Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and meet baby goats, go on a pony ride, purchase locally grown or made products, enjoy a tractor show and apple cider donuts, meet a beekeeper, and pick your own lavender, among other activities. [more details]
Polo in the Country - Sun Sept 11 11:30 am
Norfolk Hunt Club
The 19th annual Polo in the Country offers fun for adults and children, alike. Tailgate spots and VIP tables are also available by advance registration. Pay at the door or in advance.
28th Cambridge Carnival - Sun Sept 11 11:00 am
University Park Commons
The Cambridge Carnival will offer food, music, costumes, festivities and fun in celebration of African traditions. [more details]
Fall Village Concert Series - Sun Sept 11 3:00 pm
Newton Community Pride hosts a season of music with its Fall Village Concert Series. This Sunday, Hankus Netsky and Janice Octavia Allen perform. [more details]
Grandparents Day Family Concert - Sun Sept 11 4:00 pm
Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate
On Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., pianist Michael Leidig performs eclectic mashups from different musical genres and song selections from over the centuries, in honor of grandparents on National Grandparents Day.
The cost is $20 per Trustees member adult and $4 per member child. It is $25 for each nonmember adult and $9 for each nonmember child. Register here.
Updated 9/9/2022 at 3:04 p.m. Westwood's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony has been added.
