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10-01-2026 4:19pm
Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Saturday, October 3 to Sunday, October 4
Darlene Cancell
Editor
Fall festivals are in full swing this weekend! Westwood Young Women's Club's annual Harvestfest returns to the Martha Jones School in Westwood on Saturday. Needham also hosts its annual Harvest Fair on Sunday. Rocky Woods Reservation celebrates fall with a Family Woodland Jamboree in Medfield, while Adams Farm celebrates the season in Walpole.
Fall's mild weather is perfect for some outdoor exploration. Get to know Clapboardtree Meadow with Westwood Land Trust and Dedham Town Forest with Westwood Community Trails. Hale Education invites mountain bikers to its Great Pumpkin Smash MTB Race.
Also, local observances of America's 250th anniversary continue, as the Walpole Historical Society demonstrates what a Continental soldier ate and carried.
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Free Dehumidifier Recycling Drop-Off - Sat Oct 3 9:00 am
50 Carby Street, Westwood
Westwood residents are invited to recycle their working dehumidifier for free from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The free drop-off is limited to Westwood residents. Mass Save sponsors are also offering rebates for recycling inefficient, working dehumidifiers. Rebate forms will be available at the event and forms can also be completed online. Items other than working dehumidifiers may be recycled for a fee. [more details]
WYWC Harvestfest - Sat Oct 3 10:00 am
Harvestfest
Westwood Young Women's Club will hold its annual Harvestfest from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, crafts, live music, food, and more!
Purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite for a discount, or purchase them at the door. [more details]
Group Hike to Dedham Town Forest - Sat Oct 3 10:00 am
960 Washington Street (starting point), Dedham
On this monthly hike organized by Westwood Community Trails, hikers will meet at 10:00 a.m. at 960 Washington Street in Dedham for a 3-mile hike over mostly flat terrain through Dedham Town Forest. No registration is required. [more details]
Family Woodland Jamboree - Sat Oct 3 12:00 pm
Rocky Woods, Medfield
Rocky Woods Reservation will host the inaugural Family Woodland Jamboree, featuring popular children’s musician “Happy Julie," from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The outdoor family concert in a historic woodland setting offers music and activities for young children, families and friends. [more details]
Fall Day at Adams Farm - Sat Oct 3 12:00 pm
Adams Farm, Walpole
Celebrate community with live country music, food, ice cream, beverages, hayrides and more. Musical guests are Charles River Rodeo and Houston Bernard. This event runs from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. [more details]
What a Continental Soldier Ate and Carried - Sat Oct 3 12:00 pm
33 West Street, Walpole
In this 250th anniversary year of the nation's founding, visitors can join an outdoor demonstration of how Minutemen prepared to march out of town, learn about their rations contents of a soldier's pack. Held at Walpole Historical Society, the museum rooms of the society will also be open to visitors. [more details]
Great Pumpkin Smash MTB Race - Sun Oct 4 9:00 am
Hale Education, Westwood
Compete against other cyclists or just ride a 4-mile course for fun on some of Hale's best trails.
This event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is designed as an XC short-track race format, with opportunities for racers of all ages and abilities. [more details]
Take a Walk with Westwood Land Trust - Sun Oct 4 10:00 am
Clapboardtree Street, Westwood
Take a guided walk through Clapboardtree Meadow with Westwood Land Trust. All ages are welcome. Park on nearby Meadowbrook Road and gather at 665 Clapboardtree Street. Long sleeves, pants and repellent are recommended. [more details]
Needham Harvest Fair - Sun Oct 4 11:00 am
Greene's Field, Needham
The community gathers with local organizations and businesses for fun, local flavor, and family-friendly activities. This event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. [more details]
