Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, Oct 20 - Sunday, Oct 22

This weekend brings the return of the annual Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger, where walkers participate in a 3 mile trek in Westwood neighborhoods to raise awareness and fundraise for the cause of eliminating food insecurity in Massachusetts. Join your neighbors in support of a worthy cause.

And there are only two more weekends to prepare for Halloween. Still need a pumpkin? First Parish of Westwood offers Pumpkins with a Purpose, with funds raised going to local charities. 

Looking to get in the mood for Halloween? RSM hosts a spooky house to help get visitors in the mood for October 31st.

As an alternative to the spooky, Westwood Young Womens Club holds its Harvestfest, a fundraiser which provides entertainment for young families.

Fall continues to be a great time for the arts. Roslindale hosts its Open Studio. Open Book Coffeehouse opens its doors to another live, musical performance. This one is by Dana Cooper, who is called a "driving, acoustic rocker" by Rolling Stone magazine.

In high school sports, Westwood High School football and field hockey play on Friday while soccer plays on Saturday. All are in Westwood.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Pumpkins With A Purpose - Sat Oct 21 10:00 am

First Parish of Westwood

Every year, First Parish of Westwood holds a pumpkin sale, with net proceeds going to benefit local charities. The pumpkins you buy here are Pumpkins with a Purpose. Children can wander among possible selections of different sizes, and lingering for photos is welcome.  [more details]

Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger (UPDATED) - Sun Oct 22 2:00 pm

Temple Beth David (start)

Hunger hasn't gone away. Neither can we. 
That's the slogan of the annual Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger which has been going on for over a decade. Come join others with shared values and walk in solidarity to help those who are food insecure. This event is a fundraiser for Project Bread, an organization seeking to alleviate hunger in Massachusetts. [more details]

Other Events

Girls Varsity Field Hockey: Westwood HS v. Wachusett Regional HS - Fri Oct 20 4:30 pm

Westwood High School Multi-Purpose Field

Westwood High School Girls Varsity Field Hockey (9-5) takes on Wachusett Regional High School (9-1-3) at home in Westwood at 4:30 p.m.

Football: Westwood HS v. Norwood HS - Fri Oct 20 7:00 pm

Westwood High School Flahive Field

Westwood High School Varsity Football (4-2) plays Norwood High School (5-1) in Westwood at 7:00 p.m. 

Harvestfest - Sat Oct 21 10:00 am

Martha Jones School

Westwood Young Women's Club is hosting its third annual Harvestfest fundraiser from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will include a petting zoo, live music, pumpkin decorating, balloon twisting, and more.  [more details]

Hale-o-ween - Sat Oct 21 10:00 am / 12:30 pm

Hale Education

Register for a 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. time slot, and participate in a spooky hike, arts and crafts, nature activities and s'mores by a fire for Hale Education's annual Halloween event.   [more details]

Roslindale Open Studios - Sat Oct 21 & Sun Oct 22 11:00 am 

Emerald Society

From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, visit this free, exciting, family-friendly, vibrant, annual public event that includes artists displaying locally made painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, woodworking, textiles and more in locations throughout Roslindale.  [more details]

Fall Fun at Powisset Farm - Sat Oct 21 & Sun Oct 22 12:00 pm / 1:30pm / 3:00 pm

Powisset Farm

On Saturday and Sundays in October, at three time slots beginning at 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., Powisset Farm offers hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, Storywalk, trails, scavenger hunt and visit to barnyard animals.   [more details]

Girls Varsity Soccer: Westwood HS v. Stoughton HS - Sat Oct 21 12:00 pm

Westwood High School Flahive Field

Westwood High School's Girls Varsity Soccer team faces Stoughton High School (3-6-5), at home in Westwood (6-5-3). 

Spooky House at RSM - Sat Oct 21 4:00 pm

561 Providence Highway

You're invited to our spooktacular Halloween Party, at RSM from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Wear your best costumes and bring your carved pumpkins to participate in RSM's annual pumpkin carving contest.  [more details]

Dana Cooper in Concert - Sat Oct 21 7:30 pm

Open Book Coffeehouse

Nashville singer/songwriter Dana Cooper performs in Canton from his new album, I Can Face the Truth. Rolling Stone Magazine called him a "driving acoustic rocker" and Music Row Magazine wrote, “Dana is an extraordinary writer and gripping performer.” 

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. [more details]

You're in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit Westwood Minute's Community Calendar.

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