Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Saturday, Sept. 20 - Sunday, Sept. 21

It's easy to stay local for fun this weekend, with great events in Westwood, Wellesley, Quincy, and Dedham! On Saturday, locals can choose from Westwood Day, the New England Fall Flower Show, and a Hot Air Balloon & Laser Show! After Saturday's excitement, head out on Sunday to the Big Sports Card & Memorabilia Show.

Westwood Day - Sat Sept 20 10:00 am

Westwood High School

Westwood Day kicks off at 9 AM with a 5K race, followed at 10 AM with a Fun Run. Activities, entertainment, a Vendor Village and food court open at 10 AM and run until 3 PM. [more details]

New England Fall Flower Show: World in Bloom - Sat Sept 20 10:00 am

The Garden at Elm Bank

Get Ready For the Horticulture Event of New England! In partnership with New England Home, the weekend-long event will feature curated vendors, food trucks, workshops and programs, and floral installations. A selection of 80 vendors will highlight horticulture and gardening products, as well as some offering arts & crafts, home décor, and health & beauty. [more details]

Quincy400 Celebration: Hot Air Balloon & Laser Light Show - Sat Sept 20 4:00 pm

Merrymount Parkway (Pageant and Adams fields)

Free family-friendly fun runs from 4 PM to 10 PM and includes a stationary hot air balloon display, games, costumed characters, food trucks, live music and more. Bring blankets or chairs for the laser light show from 9 PM to 10 PM.

Free, tethered hot air balloon rides are offered to the first 500 people (age 18+ or accompanied by an adult). To participate, visit the balloon ride tent when you arrive.

Visitors are encouraged to use public transit or shared transportation to this event. [more details]

Big Sports Card & Memorabilia Show - Sun Sept 21 8:30 am

Holiday Inn

From 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, over 85 vendors will be available to buy, sell, and trade. Admission is $3 and youth under age 16 enter for free.  [more details]

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