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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, July 17 - Thursday, July 23
Darlene Cancell
Editor
It's Christmas in July at the Garden at Elm Bank, where Snow Village model trains can be viewed for a week without the cold or holiday crowds! Also, young actors retell the classic story of "Sleeping Beauty" in a production by Walpole Children's Theatre.
On Monday, Westwood Young Women's Club holds its second outdoor concert in its family-friendly summer series, with live music with Vanessa Trien.
On Wednesday, experience one or both planetarium programs that include an animated story, along with images from space and the story of capturing the iconic "Earthrise" photograph, in the words of Apollo 8 astronauts.
Thursday is the opening day for Needham Rotary Club's annual carnival! It's also another chance to make enjoying the summer sunset an event at Powisset Farm, with local musicians, wood-fired pizza, and activities.
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FEATURED EVENT
WYWC Family Concert Series - Mon Jul 20 5:30 pm
Westwood Council on Aging
Vanessa Trien performs during an evening of free family fun at the Council on Aging's outdoor gazebo! Pizza and ice cream will be available for purchase at the event. [more details]
OTHER EVENTS
Sleeping Beauty - Fri July 17 & Sun July 19 at 7:00 pm; Sat July 18 at 2:00 pm
Walpole Children's Theatre, Inc.
Young actors retell this classic fairy tale in this a summer production, that includes dancing and sword fighting. It is one of two stage shows put on each year by the nonprofit Walpole Children's Theatre. [more details]
Christmas in July Model Trains - Sat July 18 & Sun July 19 10:00 am
The Garden at Elm Bank, Wellesley
Saturday is the opening day of Christmas in July with Snow Village model trains, a week-long event with holiday spirit but without the winter weather! The train room is a highlight of the venue's Festival of Trees holiday experience, but it's also appearing in the summer, allowing visitors to experience it with smaller crowds. The event is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. [more details]
Summer Planetarium: Exploring Earth’s Moon & Fly Me to the Moon - Wed July 22 4:00 pm
Christa McAuliffe Center and FSU Planetarium, Framingham
Experience an afternoon in the planetarium featuring the live planetarium show, Exploring Earth’s Moon, about lunar exploration. It will be followed by the animated planetarium film, Fly Me to the Moon. Program length is one hour. [more details]
Summer Planetarium: Exploring Earth’s Moon & Earthrise - Wed July 22 6:00 pm
Christa McAuliffe Center and FSU Planetarium, Framingham
Experience an afternoon in the planetarium featuring the live planetarium show, Exploring Earth’s Moon, followed by the planetarium film, Earthrise. The one-hour program is intended for ages 13 and older. Learn about the Apollo and Artemis missions in the first show. In the second, hear the astronauts of Apollo 8 tell their story of capturing the first-ever image of Earth from space in 1968.
[more details]
Thursday Summer Sunsets - Thurs July 23 5:30 pm
Powisset Farm, Dover
Historic Powisset Farm invites visitors to its 109-acre property for its Thursday Summer Sunsets series, with music from local musicians, and food and drinks, all in an authentic farm setting. In addition to live music from local musicians and food including wood-fired pizza, visitors will discover a variety of summer activities to enjoy, including lawn games, walking trails, and visits with the barnyard animals. [more details]
Needham Carnival Day 1 - Thurs July 23 6:00 pm
Needham High School
Enjoy kiddie rides, family rides, thrill rides, midway games, carnival food. Entry is free. Rides, games, and food - prices vary. [more details]
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