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4-29-2026 9:10pm
Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, April 30 - Tuesday, May 5
Darlene Cancell
Editor
Take your choice of playing fields or fairies, Jazz Night or blues, and open-air art or hiking in the open air - the days ahead offer a wide mix of entertaining options.
Looking ahead to next week, delve into civic events by attending Westwood's Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 4. Cast your vote and make your voice heard on town business.
Then, with town business concluded, join the community at the Westwood Library's 5th Annual Town-wide Poetry & Open Mic Night on Tuesday.
Do you have an event to share with our community? Register for free and self-post your event (the quickest way to share), keeping in mind our Community Guidelines. Or send your submission to WestwoodInAMinute@gmail.com.
Coed Unified Track & Field (Outdoor) - Thu Apr 30 4:15 pm
Westwood High School
Westwood High School meets with Hopkinton High School at the Flahive Field track. [more details]
Girls Varsity Lacrosse: Westwood High School vs. Franklin High School - Thu Apr 30 4:30 pm
Westwood High School
The Wolverines (6-3) compete against the Panthers (9-0) on Westwood High School's multi-purpose field. [more details]
Jazz Night - Thu Apr 30 6:30 pm
Westwood High School
As National Jazz Appreciation Month concludes at the end of April, Westwood High School jazz band and Thurston Middle School jazz band perform in the high school auditorium.
Boys Varsity Tennis: Westwood High School vs. Mansfield High School - Fri May 1 4:00 pm
Westwood High School
Westwood (4-3) hosts Mansfield (7-2) on Westwood High School's tennis courts. [more details]
Boys Varsity Baseball: Westwood High School vs. Millis High School - Fri May 1 4:30 pm
Westwood High School
Westwood (6-5) hosts Millis (0-9) on Westwood High School's softball field. [more details]
Girls Varsity Softball: Westwood High School vs. Millis High School - Fri May 1 4:30 pm
Westwood High School
Westwood (2-7) faces Millis (1-8) at the Westwood High School softball field. [more details]
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish - Fri May 1 7:00 pm
The Fallout Shelter, Norwood
Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish return to The Fallout Shelter with a night of no-frills blues after a string of sold-out shows that have cemented them as fan favorites. Fronted by Johnny’s gravelly voice and blistering harmonica, the band features rising star Delanie Pickering on guitar and vocals, Jeremy Berlin on keys, and Cam Igo on drums. [more details]
Westwood Artists Spring Art Pop Up - Sat May 2 9:00 am
Westwood Plaza/Post Office Square
Westwood Artists host a Spring Art Pop Up from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Westwood Plaza between “Post & Toast” and in front of Decor & More in Westwood. This is a rain or shine event with no entrance fee and free parking. [more details]
5th Annual Medfield Fairy Walk - Sat May 2 10:00 am
Hinkley Park, Medfield
From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., view handcrafted fairy houses as you walk Medfield's trails. There will be face painting, food trucks, vendors, unicorn rides and more! Add in a visit to the nearby Hinkley Park playground. Rain date is May 3. [more details]
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Fairy Walk: Fun at the Forge - Sat May 2 10:00 am
Bellforge Arts Center, Medfield
A few minutes' drive away from the Fairy Walk at Hinkley Park is another similar event at Bellforge Arts Center. Here, visitors can walk a trail and participate in crafts, storytelling, face painting, and surprises. Costumes are encouraged. Rain date is May 3. [more details]
Boys Varsity Lacrosse: Westwood High School vs. Needham High School - Sat May 2 5:00 pm
Westwood High School
The Wolverines (9-2) take on the Rockets (3-7) on Flahive Field. [more details]
Community Hike sponsored by Westwood Land Trust - Sun May 3 10:00 am
Sen Ki and Perry Properties
Join Westwood Land Trust for a hike on the Sen Ki and Perry properties, and meet other participants at the Sen Ki parking lot located at 1255 High Street, Westwood. The hike will continue through to the adjacent 33-acre Perry property and loop back to Sen Ki. [more details]
Needham Open Studios - Sat May 2 & Sun May 3 11:00 am
Various Locations (see map)
In this annual spring event, Needham artists display their works from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and give the public a behind-the-scenes look at their artistic processes. Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet the artists who work with fiber, glass, ink, ceramics, fabric, oil and acrylic paints, mixed media, and more. [more details]
Annual Town Meeting - Mon May 4 6:30 pm
Westwood High School
Westwood's Annual Town meeting begins business at 6:30 p.m. Under consideration will be 31 warrant articles: 15 budget articles; 6 articles from Select Board; 9 articles from Planning Board; and 1 citizens petition. [more details]
5th Annual Westwood Library Town-wide Poetry & Open Mic Night - Tue May 5 6:30 pm
Westwood Public Library
Sign up at the door for open mic at the event that is free and open to the public. Featured readers include Westwood poet laureates and the Westwood Tuesday Evening Poets.
[more details]
Updated 4/29/2026 at 11:07 p.m.
