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10-08-2026 3:15pm
Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 9 to Wednesday, October 14
Darlene Cancell
Editor
Indoor and outdoor events populate this week's list of Things To Do around Westwood. From live comedy on Friday at Norwood Theatre to an outdoor, hilltop concert at Blue Hills, the mild weather of fall means a variety of entertainment is possible!
Watch public art being created in Newton! Visit Powisset Farm for some Fall Fun in Dover. Bring the whole family to a free Peter and the Wolf concert in Wellesley. Enjoy live, Americana rock in Norwood!
After the holiday weekend, there's an opportunity to learn about the recent Community Health Assessment and give feedback on priorities for Norfolk County-8 Public Health Coalition, of which Westwood is a member, along with several other nearby communities.
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October Live Comedy - Fri Oct 9 7:30 pm
Norwood Theatre, Norwood
The laughs are served up this Friday with stand-up comedy from Chris Tabb, Brian Glowacki, Holly Johnston, and Paul D'Angelo. [more details]
Fall Fun at Powisset Farm - Sat Oct 10 2:00 pm
Powisset Farm, Dover
Looking for the quintessential New England fall experience? At Fall Fun, visitors can immerse themselves in the autumn atmosphere with a variety of activities, including hayrides, a climbing haystack, a seasonal scavenger hunt, a StoryWalk, and visits with the barnyard animals. Listen to live music from local singer-songwriter Kathleen Parks while enjoying farm-fresh food and beverages available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased upon arrival at the farm or in advance at thetrustees.org/powissetevents. [more details]
A Funny Kind of Recovery - Sat Oct 10 2:00 pm
Bellforge Arts Centre, Medfield
Boston comedian Tony V hosts a unique afternoon of music, laughter, and community. This event raises funds for the production of Rock Bottom, an original musical about addiction, redemption, and a new beginning, created by artists in long-term recovery. [more details]
Peter and the Wolf Children's Concert - Sat Oct 10 4:00 pm
Wellesley Congregational Church, Wellesley
Children and families are invited to enjoy a free, hour-long concert of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, featuring professional puppeteering group, Really Inventive Stuff, and a woodwind quintet .[more details]
Nate Perry and Ragged Company - Sat Oct 10 7:00 pm
The Fallout Shelter, Norwood
Army veteran Nate Perry fronts this Boston-based band that performs Americana-rock. Its debut EP, "The Otherside of Everything" has been streamed over 10,000 times. Tickets start at $36.20.[more details]
Blue Hills' Annual Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert - Sat Oct 10 4:00 pm
Great Blue Hill, Canton
There are few better ways to experience the Blue Hills than from the summit of Great Blue Hill at sunset during the fall foliage season. From 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friends of the Blue Hills invite the community to hike (or take a ski lift for a fee) to the summit, enjoy a picnic with a view, and listen to live music at its annual Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert. All attendees should be prepared to hike back down.
Once at the top, guests can settle in with a BYO picnic and enjoy live music from Retro Rockets, a local classic rock and oldies cover band with a festive vibe. Free parking is available at the Blue Hills Ski Area near the Trailside Museum. Tickets are $5 for FBH members and $10 for nonmembers, or new members can join FBH for $30 and get free admission. [more details]
Live Mural Painting Demonstration - Sat Oct 10 & Mon Oct 12 9:00 am
Newton Plaza, Newton
Newton muralist Gregg Bernstein will paint a mural on plywood panels, incorporating Charles River nature scenes. Visit one or both days, between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to watch public art being created, live! Visitors can observe and ask questions while learning about the role of public art and what it takes to create a large-scale mural. The F.A. Day Middle School Jazz Band will make a special appearance with Gregg on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. [more details]
NC-8 Community Health Assessment Presentation - Wed Oct 14 6:00 pm
Online event
Join the Norfolk County-8 Public Health Coalition for a virtual community working session to discuss findings from the recent Community Health Assessment and help identify the health issues that should be prioritized. Participant feedback will help shape the coalition's priorities and directly inform the development of a local action plan. Registration is required. [more details]
