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10-29-2026 1:55pm
Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, October 30 - Thursday, November 5
Darlene Cancell
Editor
This weekend, Halloween activities beyond trick-or-treating from house to house include a magic show and parade in Medfield, a planetarium film in Framingham, and a visit with barnyard animals in Dover.
On Sunday, chase away any leftover scary vibes with Westwood Community Chest's 4th Annual Luminary Night, a night when the Town of Westwood lights up to support neighbors in need.
Coming up next week on Tuesday, don't forget to vote in the state election, and make sure to read to the end of your ballot for a local issue - voting on a debt exclusion to construct a new Westwood Fire Station 1.
Also, next week is the opening night of Westwood Stage's comedy, The Birds, an ancient Greek play adapted to the time period of the 1960s.
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FEATURED EVENTS
WCC 4th Annual Luminary Night - Sun Nov 1 5:00 pm
Townwide, Westwood
Westwood Community Chest is holding its 4th annual Luminary Night, a time when the community comes together to light up the night in support of neighbors!
Luminary Night is a WCC fundraiser that supports the non-profit organization’s activities of awarding confidential grants to community members who are experiencing financial crisis. On November 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., set out easy-to-assemble paper lanterns that to join WCC supporters in lighting up the night. [more details]
State Election and Fire Station 1 Ballot Question - Tue Nov 3 7:00 am
Westwood High School gymnasium
Along with a chance to vote for their choice of candidates for statewide office, Westwood registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on a local debt exclusion question. Voters will decide whether to authorize the Town of Westwood to raise tax revenue to pay the principal and interest on bonds issued to fund the construction of a new Fire Station 1 on the site of the former Deerfield School.
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Other Events
Fun at the 'Forge: Halloween Parade and Magic Show - Fri Oct 30 6:00 pm
Bellforge Arts Center, Medfield
Grownups and kids alike are invited to come in costume and enjoy a magic performance at 5:20 p.m. followed by a Halloween parade at 5:50 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and blankets or chairs for an outdoor screening of Disney's Hocus Pocus at 6:15 p.m. The movie ends at 7:50 p.m. [more details]
Spooky Skies: A Halloween Planetarium Spooktacular - Fri Oct 30 6:00 pm
Christa McAuliffe Center and Planetarium at Framingham State University
Just like Frankenstein’s monster rising up, we are bringing back our Halloween live show spectacular! We will be showcasing all new creepy and eerie cosmic objects, such as ghoulish galaxies and nefarious nebulae. Afterwards, we will show our film, Undiscovered Worlds. Tickets are required. [more details]
Boo in the Barnyard - Sat Oct 31 11:00 am
Powisset Farm, Dover
Children are encouraged to wear a costume as they decorate Halloween bags and receive treats from barnyard friends. Activities include a pumpkin scavenger hunt, a pumpkin ring toss, and a hayride. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Preregistration is required for this event that will take place rain or shine. [more details]
The Birds - Fri Nov 5 7:30 pm
Westwood High School auditorium
Westwood Stage brings a classical, ancient comedy to life with a vibrant production of Aristophanes’ comedy, The Birds, to WHS. Not to be confused with the Alfred Hitchcock movie of the same name, this production sets an ancient Greek comedy in the time of the late 1960s. It follows two humans who escape a corrupt world to build a utopian city in the sky with the birds, sparking a hilarious power struggle between mortals and gods. [more details]
