Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, May 15 to Wednesday, May 20

This weekend, catch a performance of Needham Community Theatre's Noises Off, enjoy some jazz, brush off on your history at the Canton Heritage Festival, or take your bike out for a ride on Hale Education's trails! Or use your free time for some home beautification with plants available for purchase through the Evening Garden Club of West Roxbury. 

Coming up on Wednesday, Westwood hosts a Community Health Fair.

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Needham Community Theatre: Noises Off - Fri May 15 8:00 pm & Sat May 16 2:00 pm

Carleton Auditorium, Needham

If you’ve ever watched a performance and wondered what happens just out of sight — the frantic whispers, the misplaced props, the barely-averted disasters — Needham Community Theatre (NCT) is about to pull back the curtain. And what’s behind it is absolutely, gloriously unhinged.  [more details]

Plant Sale - Sat May 16 10:00 am

West Roxbury Branch of Boston Public Library

It's the perfect time of year for planting. Annuals, perennials, groundcovers, houseplants, and more will be available for purchase from the Evening Garden Club of West Roxbury. [more details]

Canton Heritage Festival - Sat May 16 10:00 am

Paul Revere Heritage Site, Canton

Visit the new Paul Revere Museum of Discovery & Innovation, see historical exhibits and interactive displays, enjoy family-friendly activities, food, music, and vendors. This event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free for visitors. [more details]

Women in World Jazz - Sat May 16 7:30 pm

Open Book Coffeehouse, Canton

Take a trip around the world with this international ensemble of all-female performers in a concert that features musical styles from Cuba's cha-cha to Cape Verde's coladeira as well as songs from Israel, Brazil, and Japan, mixed in with jazz favorites. A visual presentation is also planned to enhance the performances. The venue is located in the community room of the Canton Public Library at 786 Washington Street, Canton.  [more details]

Final de Barro Mountain Bike Race - Sun May 17 10:00 am

Hale Education, Westwood

This race covers 4-miles on some of Hale's best trails.  Register as a junior, novice, sport, or expert. There's even a category children ages 10 years and under, who will ride only one lap of a shortened course loop. [more details]

Westwood Community Health Fair, 2026 - Wed May 20 1:00 pm

Westwood Senior Center

Join us at the Westwood Community Health Fair for a fun, free afternoon focused on community health and wellness!  Sign up for the Medical Reserve Corps, explore local resources, enjoy interactive exhibits and giveaways, and learn from engaging sessions on heart health, tick-borne disease prevention, and more. [more details]

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You may also enjoy:

- Community Stargazing (Calendar event)

- Westwood Public Schools Pride Kickoff event (Calendar event)

- Tuesday Evening Poets Celebrate National Poetry Month Late with a Reading & Open Mic

- Student Poets Shine at 5th Annual Westwood High School Teen Poetry Slam