Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 3 - Tuesday, October 9

Fall brings a Harvestfest, college fair, the Jimmy Fund Walk, and a reason for Taylor Swift fans to gather in celebration. Here’s what to look forward to:

• Westwood Young Women’s Club hosts a family-friendly Harvestfest this Saturday;

• Locals walk to support cancer research in the Jimmy Fund Walk this Sunday;

• Through the weekend, Taylor Swift fans can catch an exclusive film event that coincides with her new album launch on October 3rd, featuring the world premiere of her music video, The Fate of Ophelia;

• High schoolers and families can meet college reps and explore options at TEC’s Fall College Fair on Tuesday.

Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl - Fri Oct 3, Sat Oct 4, Sun Oct 5 at various times

Dedham Community Theatre

The Official Release Party of a Showgirl gives film viewers first look at the world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia" and includes new lyric videos, Taylor's personal reflections, and behind-the-scenes footage. Show times are 3 PM, 5:30 PM and 8 PM. [more details]

WYWC Harvestfest - Sat Oct 4 10:00 am

80 Martha Jones Road

Come celebrate the season at the annual Westwood Young Women's Club Harvestfest on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. WYWC is excited to welcome you for fall family fun, including Pumpkin Decorating, Balloon Twisting, Live Music, Cookie Decorating and more, with food and treats available for purchase!  [more details]

Call for Walkers: Register for the 37th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai - Sun Oct 5 8:00 am

Boston Common

Registration is open for the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  [more details]

TEC's Fall College Fair - Tue Oct 7 6:00 pm

Waltham High School Gymnasium

Waltham, MA––High school students and family members (from any town or school) are invited to attend The Education Cooperative’s Fall College Fair at the new Waltham High School. Representatives from approximately 100 schools from across the United States and Canada will be in attendance. This event is free, open to the public and interested students and families are encouraged to attend. [more details]

Updated 10/2/2025 at 5:13 p.m. In the heading for the event, Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, dates were incorrectly stated, initially. The dates have now been corrected to indicate this event takes place on Friday, October 3; Saturday, October 4; and Sunday, October 5.

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