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What To Do around Westwood on Mother's Day Weekend: Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 14

Darlene Cancell Editor

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This weekend offers an opportunity to support the community (and also be efficient) by shopping local on Saturday morning. There are three stops worth making within a mile and only a few minutes drive of each other:

With yard sale season officially here, the early bird catches the worm! Make your first stop the multi-family yard sale at First Parish of Westwood and hunt for some great deals on second-hand treasures.

Next, check out the Just In Time for Mother's Day Flower Plant Sale on the nearby Fisher School lawn, and pick up flowers or plants for gifting this Sunday.

Then, for treasure hunting of a different type, visit the Westwood Artists' pop up sale at Post Office Plaza to find some original artwork that you, Mom, or someone else you know will love.

After the morning of shopping, visit Natick's Farm Fest where you can greet baby animals and check out the seedling sale and farm activities. Consider picking up a lunch of fair food from food trucks at Walpole Day. While you're there, soak in the live music and fair activities.

For indoor options and a possible treat for mom, take a look at the two community theatre productions playing through the weekend - there's Something Rotten! in Walpole and Ramona Quimby in Needham.

Sunday is Mother's Day, and an opportunity to celebrate a special, nurturing person in your life. A traditional brunch is nice, and so is enjoying family time at Newton's Family FunFEST carnival.

And don't forget Friday's entertainment. Westwood faces Norwood in varsity lacrosse, tennis, softball and baseball.

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FEATURED EVENTS

First Parish Annual Yard Sale - Sat May 13 9:00 am

First Parish of Westwood Church

Come to First Parish of Westwood, rain or shine, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for a treasure-seeker’s paradise – our spring yard sale. Hundreds of items will be on sale including attic treasures, books, puzzles, household goods, furniture, tools and plants. [more details]

Other Events

2nd Annual West Roxbury Art Walk - Fri May 12 8:00 am

Main Streets District

For the second year, West Roxbury holds an Art Walk, with local artwork displayed in the windows and storefronts of 30+ local businesses. Opening day is Saturday, May 12th, and the exhibit continues through Sunday, June 4th. For a map of locations, click here. [more details]

Tennis, Lacrosse, Softball & Baseball Games: Westwood v. Norwood - Fri May 12 various times

Boys Varsity Tennis: Norwood v. Westwood - Fri May 12 3:45 pm
Girls Varsity Lacrosse: Norwood v. Westwood - Fri May 12 4:00 pm
Varsity Softball: Norwood v. Westwood - Fri May 12 4:00 pm
Boys Varsity Baseball: Norwood v. Westwood - Fri May 12 7:00 pm

Something Rotten! - Fri May 12 8:00 pm & Sat May 13 8:00 pm

Walpole Footlighters Playhouse

Renaissance playwrights Nick and Nigel Bottom are having trouble drawing audiences to their shows. Their friend Nostradamus tells them that the future of the theater is something called “a musical.” Despite thinking the idea is preposterous, the desperate brothers agree to try it. [more details]

"Just In Time for Mother's Day" Flower and Plant Sale (Updated) - Sat May 13 9:00 am

Westwood Historical Society/Fisher School lawn

St. John's Episcopal Church holds its "Just in Time for Mother's Day" Flower and Plant Sale, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Find perennials galore from the gardens of St. John's members and annuals, from geraniums to petunias to impatiens, sourced from local nurseries. Proceeds will help feed the hungry. [more details]

Farm Fest 2023 - Sat May 13 9:00 am

The Natick Community Organic Farm

Spring is an incredible time to be at the farm; the crops are starting to grow, baby animals are arriving, and everyone spends more time outdoors. This year’s Farm Fest will encompass three different events: a Farm 5k, Seedling Sale, and Family Farm day. [more details]

Westwood Artists Spring Sale - Sat May 13 10:00 am

Post Office Plaza

Westwood Artists holds a Spring Sale outside the High Street storefronts extending from the Post Office to Toast Office. [more details]

Walpole Day - Sat May 13 11:00 am

Stone Field

From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Walpole Day offers a parade, live music, a Kidz Zone ($10 cash admission), police/fire/army vehicles, demonstrations, displays, vendors and food. [more details]

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Moms & Movies - Sat May 13 5:00 pm

Star Path Montessori

Moms are invited to mingle while kids play and enjoy books on film with snacks. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration is required. [more details]

Trivia Night at Canton Public Library - Sat May 13 8:00 pm

Canton Public Library

Do you think you know more than most? Here’s your chance to prove it—at a Trivia Night at the Canton Public Library! Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the brain teasers kick off at 8:00 p.m. [more details]

Newton Family FunFEST 2023 - Sat May 13 10:00 am & Sun May 14 10:00 a.m.

Newton City Hall

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Newton hosts a Family FunFEST, with carnival rides, youth performances, community and public art, vendors, live music and more. [more details]

Ramona Quimby - Sat May 13 2:00 pm & Sun May 14 2:00 pm

Newman Elementary School

Needham Community Theatre presents Ramona Quimby, based on the children’s books by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is an unforgettable character who is unpredictable, imaginative, boisterous and independent. [more details]