Things to Do around Westwood this Weekend: Saturday, April 16 - Sunday, April 17

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Below is a selection of easy to access, local events around Westwood to help you plan for your weekend. Have another idea that isn't included here? Go ahead and share it in a comment below.

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Patriots' Day Weekend - Sat Apr 16 8:30 am

Lexington's Patriots' Day Weekend

The schedule of events begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 and runs through Monday, April 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. It includes reenactments, house and tavern tours, a band concert, fife and drum corps.  [more details]

Swan Boats Opening Day - Sat Apr 16 10:00 am

Swan Boats

Saturday, April 16, 2022 is Opening Day for the Swan Boats in Boston Common. The boats will operate with spring hours through June 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting. 

Summer hours begin June 21st and run through Labor Day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

Tickets are $4.5o per adult and $3.00 for children aged 2 to 15 years old. Children under 2 ride free. Tickets can be purchased at the Swan Boat dock before boarding.  [more details]

Munchkin Mornings - Sat Apr 16 10:30 am

Westwood Public Library

Drop in for playtime in the library's children's room.  Children can read, draw and play. Toys, books, and more will be available.  [more details]

New England Revolution vs. Charlotte FC - Sat Apr 16 7:30 pm

Soccer fans will be excited to watch the New England Revolution play Charlotte FC on Saturday, April 16 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.  [more details]

Joshua Bell Plays Beethoven's Violin Concerto at BSO - Sat Apr 16 8:00 pm

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Conductor Alan Gilbert directs Beethoven's Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Joshua Bell. Also on the program is the premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Bernard Rand's Symphonic Fantasy and Claude Debussy's La Mer.  [more details]

Easter Brunch with Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny - Sun Apr 17 4:45 pm

Inn at Hastings Park

Seating slots begin at 9:30 a.m. and run until 3:30 p.m. for this Easter brunch buffet (with mimosa for adults) that includes an Egg Hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Admission is $85 for adults, $45 for children aged 4 to 12 and children under 3 eat for free. [more details]

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