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SUMMARY:Endless Repeat: Artist in Residence Show at Worcester Center for Craft
DESCRIPTION:The Worcester Center for Crafts Krikorian Gallery Presents… \nENDLESS REPEAT | ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE SHOW \nWorks created by our Artists in Residence during their 2025-2026 residency. Spanning from ceramics\, installation and printmaking. The artists delve into various themes of symmetry\, nature\, growth and connection often repeating motifs and themes across media and forms. \nOpening Reception: May 21st\, 5:00pm-7:30pm \nWorks by: Steph Kubish\, Sophie Lever\, Edward Steffanni\, Jana Silver \nKrikorian Gallery Hours:\nSunday: Closed\nMonday: Closed\nTuesday: 10am-5pm\nWednesday: 10am-5pm\nThursday: 10am-5pm\nFriday: 10am-5pm\nSaturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/endless-repeat-artist-in-residence-show-at-worcester-center-for-craft/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Worcester Center for Crafts\, 25 Sagamore Rd\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Moms
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SUMMARY:The Caterpillar Lab
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 11 through Sunday\, June 14\, 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm\nJoin us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars\, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars\, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars\, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play out first-hand under a digital microscope. Be sure to chat with the educators from The Caterpillar Lab—you’re sure to discover something new! Learn more about The Caterpillar Lab at https://www.thecaterpillarlab.org/.
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/the-caterpillar-lab/2026-06-11/1/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main Street (Route 27)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kids,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Family Yoga (Kids ages 3-8) at Mindful Kinections
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, ages 3-8\, and their caregivers are invited to join us for family yoga at Mindful Kinections! Move\, breathe\, and connect with your little ones in this playful\, ocean animal themed\, family yoga class. This 45 minute class\, hosted by 2 Mindful Girls\, will combine mindful listening activities\, breathing techniques\, warm-up songs\, themed yoga poses\, mindful games with props\, and end with a relaxing rest on the mat. \nCost: $30 for 1 adult + 1 child ($5/additional child)\nPasses are available directly on Mindbody via Mindful Kinections’ store. If you need assistance to book\, email us at mindfulkinections@gmail.com or call us at 508-425-6776. \nWe look forward to sharing this fun class with you and your family!
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/family-yoga-kids-ages-3-8-at-mindful-kinections/
LOCATION:Mindful Kinections\, 22 South Street\, Suite 205\, Hopkinton\, 01748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Parents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T100000
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SUMMARY:Summer Fun Yoga & Play at Mini City Worcester
DESCRIPTION:Start your summer with a mindful beginning! Kids will move\, stretch\, breathe\, and engage in social emotional learning activities! Then\, kids will get to socialize and play! This class is SUMMER themed— expect big fun\, beach ball yoga games\, and ocean animal poses! \nAfter our yoga session\, kids will get 30 minutes of play time at Mini City! \nThis class is best for kids 1.5-5 \nThis class is held at 292 W Boylston St\, Worcester \nDue to the specialized nature of events and the time it takes facilitators to plan and travel\, 2MindfulGirls adheres to a non-refundable policy.
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/summer-fun-yoga-play-at-mini-city-worcester/
LOCATION:292 W Boylston St\, Worcester\, 292 W Boylston St.\, Worcester\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="2 Mindful girls":MAILTO:2mindfulgirls@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Exploring Hand Tools…Outdoors!
DESCRIPTION:Take woodworking outside! Try real tools on logs and stumps! Saw\, drill\, file\, sand\, and measure as you explore how each tool works. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/exploring-hand-toolsoutdoors/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main Street (Route 27)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Dirtopia!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 24 through Sunday\, June 28\, 10:00am – 2:00pm\nScoop\, sculpt\, squish! Dig\, climb\, burrow! Mud pies\, mud paintings\, mud this\, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program\, or cancellation.
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/dirtopia/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main Street (Route 27)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Change Your Habits\, Change Your life!!!
DESCRIPTION:7 Day Challenge! You can become any person you want to be by changing your habits. You can change whatever is weighing you down; eating\, drinking\, procrastination and more. They are all habits. \nEvery habit can be changed. In this class we will discuss what is holding you back and what you can do to change it. Let’s change your habits and change your life. I will provide notebooks and pens for notes. \nTeacher: Marcia \nGPS: 6 WHITINS RD SUTTON\, MA this will bring you to the side entrance parking lot. Dragonflies and Amber are on that level to your right when you come in the building.
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/change-your-habits-change-your-life/
LOCATION:Dragonflies and Amber\, Manchaug Mills - 9 Main Street - Suite 2-E\, Sutton\, MA\, 01590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Moms
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SUMMARY:Robotics Sports Challenge - Half Day Summer Program at Fore Kicks!
DESCRIPTION:Robotics Sport Challenge: In Snapology’s Robotics Sport Challenge program\, students will build and program robots to compete in sports-themed challenges! Your child will expand their engineering skills by designing and experimenting with robotic attachments and refine their computer programming abilities by creating program codes that make their bots run races\, play hockey\, and so much more. Students will work in groups and use the LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime technology to complete these exciting challenges. By giving our students challenges through games and friendly competition\, they don’t realize how quickly they are learning core programming skills for a future in STEM. \nCombine this workshop with a morning Sports workshop at Fore Kicks for a full-day of fun!
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/robotics-sports-challenge-half-day-summer-program-at-fore-kicks/
LOCATION:Fore Kicks Marlborough\, 219 Forest St\, Marlboro\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T160000
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SUMMARY:Hot Night in the City Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the “hot” processes and traditions of craft creation\, the Worcester Center for Crafts’ Hot Night in the City practically combusts each summer with music\, food\, drinks\, the opening of an exhibit\, and fun around the flames. All are welcome as we explore the hot processes of craft in and outside of the Center. \nThe dusk darkness dissipates as Craft Center artists demonstrate their profession in our studios. There is a lot of hands-on fun for the fearless and demonstrations for the appreciator. We hold Hot Night in the City rain or shine. \nOutdoor Activities will Include:\n\nLive music\nFood trucks\nArtisan vendors\n\nIndoor Activities will Include:\n• Mary Aroian Community Gallery showcasing artwork by Blackstone Valley Art Association and ValleyCAST\n• Hot Night in the City Gallery Exhibition in our Krikorian Gallery curated by Brad Chapman Bleau\n• Live demonstrations in clay\, metals\, glass\, in the Open House Art Studios\n• Live music in the lobby\n• Full access to the Handcrafted Shop\, which represents over 300 artists from around the country \n  \nQuestions? contact Candace Casey\, ccasey4@worcester.edu.\nWe are accepting artisan applications for 2026 : Apply Here \nAccessibility at Hot Night in the City Arts Festival\nWorcester Center for Crafts | Worcester\, MA \n\n\n\nOverview\nWorcester Center for Crafts (WCC) is committed to ensuring that Hot Night in the City Arts Festival is welcoming\, navigable\, and fully accessible to all attendees including people with physical disabilities\, Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals\, and anyone requiring additional support. Accessibility is not an afterthought at WCC; it is embedded in our facility design\, staff training\, and community partnerships. \n\n\n\nPhysical Accessibility\nWCC’s facility at 25 Sagamore Road is designed to accommodate attendees with mobility disabilities and physical access needs: \n\nAccessible parking- Designated accessible parking spaces are available on site\, located close to the main entrance\nEntrance ramps- All building entrances are equipped with ramps providing step-free access\nAccessible doorways- Doorways throughout the facility are ADA-width compliant to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility devices\nAutomatic door buttons-  push-open buttons are installed at key entry and transition points throughout the building\, allowing hands-free access\nAccessible restrooms-  The facility includes ADA-compliant restrooms as well as all-gender restroom options\, ensuring dignified access for all attendees\nBraille signage- Braille signage is installed at all rooms and key locations throughout the facility\, supporting navigation for blind and low-vision visitors\n\nDuring the festival\, WCC ensures that outdoor vendor and demonstration areas are arranged to maintain clear\, navigable pathways for wheelchair users and attendees with mobility devices. \n\n\n\nDeaf & Hard-of-Hearing Access\nWCC provides the following accommodations to ensure Deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees can fully participate in and enjoy the festival: \n\nPrinted programs- Detailed printed programs are available to all attendees at no cost\, providing written descriptions of all festival activities\, performance schedules\, studio demonstrations\, and gallery exhibitions\, ensuring that attendees who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing have full information without relying on audio announcements\nVisual announcements- Key event announcements and schedule updates are communicated visually through signage displayed throughout the festival footprint\, so no attendee must depend solely on verbal or amplified audio communication\n\nCommunity Partnerships\nWCC’s commitment to disability inclusion is strengthened through active community relationships: \n\nSeven Hills Foundation- WCC maintains a partnership with Seven Hills Foundation\, one of Central Massachusetts’ leading disability services organizations. This relationship informs WCC’s inclusive programming practices and helps connect the festival with participants and attendees across the disability community\nStaff and volunteer training- WCC staff and festival volunteers receive overviews in disability awareness and inclusive service\, ensuring that all attendees are met with knowledgeable\, respectful support throughout the event\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Accessibility\nWCC believes that cost should never be a barrier to participation: \n\nFee waivers- Financial accommodations\, including fee waivers\, are available for art vendors who require them. Those seeking support are encouraged to contact WCC in advance of the event\nFree admission- Hot Night in the City is free and open to the public\, removing the most fundamental financial barrier to attendance\n\n\n\n\nRequesting Accommodations\n\nWCC is committed to making Hot Night in the City Arts Festival accessible to everyone. Accessible parking\, entrance ramps\, push-open doors\, accessible restrooms\, all-gender restrooms\, and Braille signage are available throughout our facility. Printed programs and visual announcements are provided. To request a specific accommodation or ask about access\, please contact us at emckennayeaw@worcester.edu or 508-753-8183 at least two weeks before the event. Fee waivers are available\, just ask.
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/hot-night-in-the-city-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Worcester Center for Crafts\, 25 Sagamore Rd\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Moms,Outdoors,Parents
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SUMMARY:Pokemania and Mining & Building Mashup - Half Day Summer Program at Fore Kicks!
DESCRIPTION:Pokemania and Minecraft® LEGO Adventures: In this fun summer program we will combine two all-time favorite theme based LEGO programs! Students will explore the Pokémon world and practice their Pokémon training skills! They will use a combination of different LEGO® bricks to create their own training gyms\, unique battles\, and even their very own generation of Pokémon. On alternative days they will also delve into the world of Minecraft. Bringing the game of Minecraft® out of the computer and into the real-world using LEGO® bricks. In this program\, students will go on adventures using their imagination and even designing their own worlds\, full of mobs\, animals\, buildings\, and their very own LEGO® Minecraft® character. \nCombine this workshop with a morning Sports workshop at Fore Kicks for a full-day of fun!
URL:https://centralmassmom.com/calendar/pokemania-and-mining-building-mashup-half-day-summer-program-at-fore-kicks/
LOCATION:Fore Kicks Marlborough\, 219 Forest St\, Marlboro\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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