Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Saturday, July 20 - Friday, July 26

For the weekend, Christmas in July begins at Elm Bank, where visitors can take a peek at Santa's Village before the holiday rush of crowds. Needham Carnival continues, and an outdoor Shakespeare production comes to Bellforge Arts Center.

In the upcoming week, Westwood Library offers young kids a chance to meet and learn about animals, and Dedham Public Library holds author book discussion with Elizbeth Acevedo. Hale launches a series of free tours of its property, and free summer movies abound.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Tour of Hale - Wed July 24 11:00 am & Thu July 25 11:00 am

Hale Education

Take a ride down Carby Street with Executive Director Eric Arnold and learn about Intrepid Academy at Hale, meet campers at HOLA, and enjoy acres of natural beauty our campaign's work seeks to protect.  [more details]

Other Events

Christmas in July - Sat July 20 10:00 am

The Garden at Elm Bank

Elm Bank invites visitors to view up close its Snow Village and model trains, a highlight of December's Festival of Trees, but without the winter holiday crowds.

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Play: Two Gentlemen of Verona - Sat July 20 5:00 pm

Bellforge Arts Center

Director Steve Small has chosen to set the love triangle story of William Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona in the Doo Wop era of the late 1950's and early 1960's. Shakespeare's characters will be portrayed as  bobby-soxers, nerds, beatniks, and greasers. Performances are  free. [more details]

Needham Carnival - Sat July 20 12:00 pm & Sun July 21 12:00 pm

Needham High School

Good old fashion carnival with kiddie rides, adult rides, thrill rides, carnival food, and midway games. There is something for everyone. [more details]

Play: Two Gentlemen of Verona - Sun July 21 5:00 pm

Bellforge Arts Center

Director Steve Small has chosen to set the love triangle story of William Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona in the Doo Wop era of the late 1950's and early 1960's. Shakespeare's characters will be portrayed as bobby-soxers, nerds, beatniks, and greasers. Performances are free. [more details]

VIRTUAL: Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo - Tue July 23 2:00 pm

Elizabeth Acevedo is a National Book Award winning author for Young People's Literature, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, among other honors. 

She will discuss her novel-in-verse, The Poet X.  [more details]

Helping Endangered Species with The Joys of Nature - Tue July 23 4:00 pm

Westwood Main Library

Learn about endangered species and why their habitats are disappearing. Register for a chance to meet some animals up close and personal.  [more details]

Bookworm Wednesdays: Free Movie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish - Wed July 24 12:00 am

Showcase Cinemas

Young children can receive free admission by presenting a book report to a participating Cinema de Lux, Showcase, or Multiplex Cinemas box office. It's also free for their parents/guardians and children under age six.  [more details]

Arts@Endicott Summer Concert: The BT Allstars Perform Jazz, Funk, Reggae - Wed Jul 24 6:30 pm

Endicott Estate

Bring chairs or blankets (and even leashed pets) to this free, outdoor concert, one of a summer series held on Wednesday evenings by Dedham Junior Women's Club.   [more details]

Thursday Summer Sunsets at Powisset Farm - Thu Jul 25 5:30 pm

Powisset Farm

Every Thursday night this summer is an opportunity to relax at the farm. Enjoy the sunsets while dining on farm-fresh food and listening to local singer songwriters. Entertainment includes lawn games and visits with the barnyard animals.  [more details]

Vacation Movie: Moana - Fri Jul 26 11:00 am

Needham Free Public Library

Moana is an adventurous teen who meets a demigod and monsters on a mission to save her people. Along the way, she overcomes challenges, fulfills an ancient quest, and discovers her identity.  [more details]

Sensory-Friendly Friday Movie: Eddie the Eagle - Fri Jul 26 1:00 pm

Morrill Memorial Library

 Morrill Memorial Library presents a sensory-friendly movie for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Eddie the Eagle is rated PG 13 and is recommended for attendees aged 18 and up. [more details]

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