Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, 2026

Following Veterans Day, UMass Boston Men's Ice Hockey celebrates military families with free admission for everyone at the team's two home hockey games on Friday and Saturday! Spectators have the option to donate to  support Operation Shower's work with military families.

Get a head start on Christmas at the Christmas Craft Fair at Westwood's St. Margaret Mary church on Saturday morning, with a chance to shop for gifts and enjoy some caroling!

It's also a good time before the holiday bustle to remember those who may need a little extra help this season. The Scouts are collecting food and other donations at Thurston Middle School on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon.

In the mood for live music that includes an online option? Relax and check out some tunes from the New Black Eagle Jazz Band, which performs in Dedham and online on Saturday. The Hampton Trio, a classical guitar ensemble, performs in Needham on Sunday. 

FEATURED EVENTS

Christmas Craft Fair - Sat Nov 14 10:00 am

St Margaret Mary Church, Westwood

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., drop by to visit with 35 artisans and crafters selling their wares! Activities also include a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, vendor raffle and a pre-loved jewelry sale.  Breakfast and lunch foods are available for purchase. Caroling at noon!  This event is wheelchair accessible and parking is plentiful.  [more details]

Other Events

UMass Boston Men's Hockey Team Military Appreciation Weekend - Fri Nov 13 6:45 pm

Edward T Barry Ice Rink, Boston

UMass Boston Men’s Ice Hockey is inviting students, faculty, staff, and residents from Greater Boston communities to fill the Edward T. Barry Ice Rink for a special Military Appreciation Weekend that combines two home hockey games with an opportunity to honor veterans and support military families. Admission is free for both games - Friday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. versus New England College, and Saturday, November 14 at 4:00 p.m. versus Plymouth State University.  [more details]

Cub Scouts Townwide Food Drive - Sat Nov 14 10:00 am

Thurston Middle School Cafe, Westwood

Westwood Cub Scouts are collecting donations for their food drive! Community members are invited to drop off donations at the Thurston Middle School Cafe from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Non-perishable items are accepted, and items that are most needed include baked beans, salad dressings, olive oil, white tuna in water, black tea, peanut butter and jelly, Progresso soup, cereal, canned fruit, boxed pasta and sauce, snacks, soap, and cleaning products.  [more details]

UMass Boston Men's Hockey Team Military Appreciation Weekend - Sat Nov 14 4:00 pm

Edward T Barry Ice Rink, Boston

UMass Boston Men’s Ice Hockey is inviting students, faculty, staff, and residents from Greater Boston communities to fill the Edward T. Barry Ice Rink for a special Military Appreciation Weekend that combines two home hockey games with an opportunity to honor veterans and support military families. Admission is free for both games - Friday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. versus New England College, and Saturday, November 14 at 4:00 p.m. versus Plymouth State University. [more details]

New Black Eagle Jazz Band- Sat Nov 14 7:30 pm

Homegrown Coffeehouse, Dedham

The New Black Eagle Jazz Band performs early jazz, spirituals, 1920's and 1930's popular music, and more. The band has been featured at the Newport Jazz Festival, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fesitval, Tanglewood, and other jazz festivals. It has received a Grammy nomination and released over 50 recordings.  Watch the performance in person or via livestream. [more details]

Boston Classical Guitar Society Community Series- The Hampton Trio - Sun Nov 15 2:00 pm

Needham Public Library

The Hampton Trio performs original music and arrangements ranging from baroque to contemporary works, using classical guitar, mandolin, and G mandola. This library program is made possible with funding from the Library Foundation of Needham. Registration is requested. [more details]

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