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4-22-2026 4:43pm
Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, April 23 to Tuesday, April 28
Darlene Cancell
Editor
Wrap up Spring Break with some fun activities close to home - a science festival, stargazing, Tulip Mania, high school sports, and more!
Don't forget that Westwood's Town Election is on Tuesday, April 28! Vote for your preferred candidate to fill contested positions on Westwood's Select Board and School Committee and other open positions. To hear from the candidates themselves, don't miss the Westwood Candidates Forum this Sunday, viewable in-person and via broadcast by Westwood Media Center.
Remember to confirm event details before stepping out the door!
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Tulip Mania at the Garden at Elm Bank - Thurs Apr 23 through May 2, various times
The Garden at Elm Bank, Wellesley
Plan your spring trip to one of Boston's closest tulip fields! Pick your own stems, and see more spring flowers throughout the garden. Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required. Earliest entry is at 10:00 a.m. [more details]
Boys Varsity Lacrosse: Westwood High School vs. Mansfield High School - Thu Apr 23 10:00 am
Westwood High School
Westwood High School holds the Chowda Cup, with the Wolverines facing off against the Mansfield Hornets in Game 1 at 10 a.m. on Flahive Field. Later in the day, you can also watch the following matchups:
- Scituate High School vs. Cohasset High School at 12:00 p.m.
- Hanover High School vs. Norwell High School at 2:00 p.m.
- Falmouth High School vs. Marshfield High School at 4:00 p.m.
Community Stargazing - Thu Apr 23 8:00 pm
May Hall Lawn at Framingham State University
All ages are welcome to stop by anytime between
8:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Use telescopes to observe the night sky! McAuliffe Center staff are available to answer your questions about telescopes and our universe. This event is weather-dependent. [more details]
Science on State Street Festival - Sat Apr 25 12:00 pm
Christa McAuliffe Center & O'Connor Parking Lot at Framingham State University
From noon to 2:00 p.m., enjoy Framingham State University's annual science festival, a community-wide event organized by the Christa McAuliffe Center in collaboration with MetroWest STEM Education Network. Explore science, technology, engineering, and math and the ways they support environmental justice, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability! [more details]
Live Music: Swing 440 at Homegrown Coffeehouse- Sat Apr 25 7:30 pm
23 Dedham Avenue, Needham (online option available)
With a sound rooted in the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s, this band spins toe-tapping Gypsy jazz tunes on unexpected instruments - violin, clarinet, guitar and bass. Tickets are available for the live performance for viewers both in-person and online. [more details]
Pokémon & TGC Show - Sun Apr 26 4:15 pm
Holiday Inn, Dedham
Buy, sell, and/or trade your Pokémon and other TCG cards and collectibles at this event with 86 vendors, from 4:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The entry fee is $3 and is free for youth under the age of 16 and after 8 p.m. (Earlier in the day, for a separate entry fee and in the same location, there is a Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) [more details]
Westwood Candidates Forum - Sun Apr 26 2:15 pm
Westwood Public Library
All candidates for elected office have been invited to introduce themselves and answer questions at this event. Join us for this moderated forum to meet the candidates. The event will be broadcast by Westwood Media Center. [more details]
Boys Varsity Baseball: Westwood High School vs. Holliston High School - Mon Apr 27 4:15 pm
Westwood High School
The Wolverines (5-2) face the Panthers (4-5) at Westwood's baseball field. [more details]
Girls Varsity Softball: Westwood High School vs. Holliston High School - Mon Apr 27 4:15 pm
Westwood High School
The Wolverines (1-6) take on the Panthers (1-5) at Westwood's softball field. [more details]
Boys Varsity Tennis: Westwood High School vs. Holliston High School - Mon Apr 27 4:30 pm
Westwood High School
Westwood (2-3) hosts Holliston (2-4) at the high school's tennis courts. [more details]
Boys Varsity Lacrosse: Westwood High School vs. Ashland High School - Mon Apr 27 5:30 pm
Westwood High School
The Wolverines (7-1) take on the Ashland Clockers (2-7) on Westwood's Flahive Field. [more details]
2026 Annual Westwood Town Election - Tue Apr 28 8:00 am
Westwood High School gymnasium
Registered Westwood residents have an opportunity to vote in-person for candidates running for the following positions:
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Board of Assessors
- Housing Authority
- Library Trustee
- Moderator
- Planning Board
- School Committee
- Select Board
- Sewer Commission
