5-19-2022 9:56pm

Things to Do in Westwood this Weekend: Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22, 2022

Darlene Cancell Editor

Image by geralt from Pixabay.

Updated 5/20/2022 at 12:05 p.m.

It looks to be a hot and sunny weekend, and a perfect opportunity for a trip over water! Saturday is Free Ferry Day, celebrating the opening day for visitors to the Boston Harbor Islands.

But if fun means staying landed, the Sharon Spring Carnival is a good option any day this weekend.

If a good weekend is measured by doing that which one doesn't normally get around to doing earlier in the week, it can also mean taking time to give back. On Friday, University Station is collecting diapers for families in need. On Sunday, Westwood UNITED Lacrosse is holding a food drive for Westwood Food Pantry. There's also the Portraits in the Park annual fundraiser which supports free programming of Westwood's Early Childhood Council. And the Westwood Ringers will donate a portion of the goodwill offering it collects at its handbell concert toward aiding Ukrainian refugees.

Area libraries have got it covered with a good selection of entertainment for youth. Middle schoolers and high schoolers can stop by Westwood Public Library for Fri-Yay! Younger children can move and groove with Sarah Gardner at Medfield Public Library. Also in Medfield is a unique offering for all ages -- a performance by The Flying High Dogs, canine acrobats with frisbees.

Read on for these and more local entertainment selections! And if you haven't already, consider subscribing to the Westwood Minute email newsletter to stay up to date on things to do!

University Station Hosts May Diaper Donation Drive for The Salvation Army of Massachusetts - Fri May 20 10:00 am

University Station

University Station in Westwood has partnered with The Salvation Army of Massachusetts to host a Diaper Donation Drive. Donations of disposable baby diapers and baby wipes will be accepted throughout the month of May in the marked bin at Five Below. [more details]

Music & Movement with Sarah - Fri May 20 10:30 am

Medfield Public Library

Musician Sarah Gardner leads children and their caregivers in song, movement, and instrumental fun. This program is recommended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not necessary, and masks are encouraged. [more details]

Fri-Yay! - Fri May 20 3:00 pm

Westwood Public Library

Children in grades 6 though 12 are invited to relax with friends, eat, play video games or board games, do a craft, listen to music, and/or read. [more details]

Sharon Spring Carnival - Fri May 20 6:00 pm

Sharon Youth Baseball and Softball Association

Visitors can enjoy more than fifteen rides, play games, and have fair food. Unlimited ride tickets or individual ride credits are available for purchase online or at the carnival. The gate fee is $2.00. [more details]

Image by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism from Flickr.

Free Ferry Day - Sat May 21 8:00 am

Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

It's opening day for the Boston Harbor Islands, and to celebrate, ferry rides are free! Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. [more details]

Rabies Vaccine Clinic - Sat May 21 9:00 am

Animal Rescue League Dedham

The Dedham location of the Animal Rescue League is holding a clinic for pet owners to conveniently get their pet a rabies vaccination and/or microchip. The cost is free for Dedham residents and non-residents pay $10 per vaccination or $10 per microchip. No appointment is needed - just walk in. [more details]

Newton Open Studios - Sat May 21 11:00 am

Newton Community Pride

Numerous artists open their studios and display their works. Spaces may be indoors or outdoors. Artwork includes acrylic on canvas, watercolor, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography, oil paintings, biomorphic installations, fiber creations, carved wood, ceramics and sculpture. [more details]

Bioblitz! - Sat May 21 1:00 pm

Neponset River Watershed Association

NepRWA and the Town of Norwood lead an exploration of the life around Traphole Brook that includes plants and animals. This is a free event for all ages. It runs from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Popsicles, snacks, games and crafts will be available for kids. [more details]

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The Flying High Dogs K-9 Frisbee - Sat May 21 1:00 pm

Medfield Public Library

Watch Mike Piazza and his dogs, Maui, Mojo, and Chaos perform gravity-defying feats in the sport of K-9 frisbee! Mr. Piazza is a multiple time world finalist and world record holder. No registration is required and all ages are welcome. [more details]

Sharon Spring Carnival - Sat May 21 1:00 pm

Sharon Youth Baseball and Softball Association

Musical Revue: Together Forever Forever Young - Sat May 21 7:00 pm

Open Fields

Open Fields presents a musical revue including Broadway songs, pop, rock, and country. [more details]

Food Drive for Westwood Food Pantry - Sun May 22 8:30 am

Westwood UNITED Lacrosse

Westwood Lacrosse Players are collecting food and household donations for the Westwood Food Pantry online and in-person. There are multiple ways to donate - pick the one that's easiest for you! [more details]

Portraits in the Park - Sun May 22 9:00 am

Professional photographer Caroline Maguire is scheduling family portrait sessions once again. This fundraiser helps to support the free programming, special events, and scholarships provided from Westwood Early Childhood Council to Westwood families. Sittings are short and sweet, just five minutes. [more details]

Newton Open Studios - Sun May 22 11:00 am

Newton Community Pride

Numerous artists open their studios and display their works.
Spaces may be indoors or outdoors. Artwork includes acrylic on canvas, watercolor, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography, oil paintings, biomorphic installations, fiber creations, carved wood, ceramics and sculpture. [more details]

Inman Eats & Crafts 2022 - Sun May 22 12:00 pm

View handmade goods from over thirty craftspeople and artists and enjoy the food of Inman Square. To taste "the EATS," visitors should purchase Inman Bucks, which serve as tickets to try the samples being offered by restaurant vendors. There will be live music by local artists and local brews at a beer garden. This event is open to all, including pets! [more details]

Sharon Spring Carnival - Sun May 22 1:00 pm

Sharon Youth Baseball and Softball Association

"Ring In Spring" Handbell Concert - Sun May 22 4:00 pm

First Baptist Church of Westwood

The Westwood Ringers will be present their annual “Ring in Spring” handbell concert. A special feature of this year’s concert will be performing the State Anthem of Ukraine. The concert is free, but visitors are invited to contribute a good will offering, a portion of which will go to the official Ukrainian Red Cross to help care for displaced refugees. [more details]