Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond - Thursday, June 26th to Friday, July 4th

This weekend, the fun is outdoors! Drop by Hale Education to watch ham radio operators as they practice their craft, and learn how to join in the hobby. It's the season of carnivals, with a multi-day one in Millis that includes fireworks on Saturday night. The Town of Canton continues the early Independence Day celebrations with a free event on Sunday, also with fireworks.

With the beginning of July, the Christa McAuliffe Center launches its Summer Public Planetarium Program. Visit the center for live presentations paired with planetarium films.

And more Fourth of July events with fireworks are coming up, through next week! Check out Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks around Westwood.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Amateur Radio Field Day - Sat June 28 2:00 pm & Sun June 29 10:00 am

Hale Reservation

Free. Amateur Radio “Field Day” demonstrates science, skill, and service. The public is invited by the Boston Amateur Radio Club to view the proceedings on Saturday from 2 to 8 PM and on Sunday from 10 to 1 PM at Hale, 80 Carby Street, Westwood, MA. Drop by to see them in action, ns learn how to join in on the hobby.
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Other Events

Millis Summer Carnival - Thurs June 26, Fri June 27, Sat June 28 & Sun June 29 (various times)

Town Park

The Town of Millis and Fanelli Amusements is hosting a summer carnival at Town Park, 900 Main Street, from June 26th to June 29. The fireworks show, which is funded by donations, is scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at 9:30 p.m. Carnival times vary depending on day. [more details]

Canton's Independence Day Celebration - Sun June 29 6:30 pm

Irish Cultural Centre

The Town of Canton holds its Independence Day Celebration and gates open for this free event at 6:30 p.m. There will be live music along with inflatables and face painting for the kids. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00 p.m. [more details]

Summer Public Planetarium Program: Big Astronomy - Tues July 1 4:00 pm

Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University

Join us for summer public planetarium programs! Programs feature live presentations of current astronomy topics paired with various planetarium films. Program runtime is 60-75 minutes. Tickets are required. [more details]

Fourth of July Events and Fireworks

For a compilation of additional upcoming, local Independence Day holiday events with fireworks see Westwood Minute's article, Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks around Westwood.

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

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