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8-19-2026 1:04pm
Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Thursday, August 20 to Tuesday, August 25
Darlene Cancell
Editor
Take advantage of free activities! Visit the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, learn how to hand-sew, watch Patriots Training Camp at Gillette Stadium, or settle under the stars for an outdoor concert in Dedham.
A rugby match in Canton is a budget-friendly option, with general admission tickets starting at just over $27. Tickets to the Sunflower Spectacular in Wellesley and planetarium film in Framingham are even less!
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Patriots Training Camp - Thurs Aug 20 10:15 am
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Watch the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles hold a joint practice that begins at approximately 10:15 a.m. Gates open at 9:15 a.m. Patriots alumni Tavon Wilson and Marcus Cannon will be on hand for signings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Admission and parking are free. Dates and times are subject to change. [more details]
National Collegiate Rugby All Americans vs Cork Constitution F.C. - Thurs Aug 20 6:00 pm
Irish Cultural Centre, Canton
National Collegiate Rugby, the amateur athletic association for collegiate rugby in the United States, sends its All-American team to compete against Ireland’s Cork Constitution FC. [more details]
August Adventures: Larz Anderson Auto Museum - Fri Aug 21 10:00 am
15 Newton Street, Brookline
In partnership with Highland Street Foundation's August Adventures, the auto museum will offer free admission all day. Exhibits include the "America's Oldest Car Collection." No advance registration required.[more details]
Sunflower Spectacular - Fri Aug 21, Sat Aug 22, & Sun Aug 23 at 10:00 am
The Garden at Elm Bank, Wellesley
The third annual Sunflower Spectacular features 12 varieties of blooms in the 36-acre Garden at Elm Bank. Experience the flowers of summer through beautiful display gardens and take sunflowers home with you. Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required. [more details]
Summer Planetarium: A Galactic Odyssey & In Saturn’s Rings - Fri Aug 21 6:00 pm
Christa McAuliffe Center and FSU Planetarium, Framingham
Experience an evening in the planetarium featuring the live planetarium show, A Galactic Odyssey, followed by the planetarium film, In Saturn’s Rings. The program lasts one hour. [more details]
Free Class: Learn to Sew! - Sun Aug 23 10:00 am
All About Quilts, Walpole
The Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild is hosting a free class for interested participants ages 8 and up to learn how to sew by hand - no machine needed. Beginners are welcome. Attendees will receive a sewing kit and make a plushie pal or pencil case. The class runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will be held at All About Quilts at 958 Main Street in Walpole. Sign up by emailing jessicaduane1997@gmail.com. [more details]
Free Concert on the Green - Tues Aug 25 6:00 pm
Dedham Square
Each week during the summer, local bands perform in free community concerts on the green at 600 High Street. Pick up dinner or treats from one of the many shops and eateries nearby, then settle back and relax under the stars. Parking is free at the Keystone Lot at 10 Eastern Avenue and in other nearby lots. [more details]
