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Sep 24, 2026

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6 min read

One more encore, Worcester

September 24 to October 1, 2026: live music, free outings, fall festivals, local news and Jim's farewell.

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Sep 17, 2026

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11 min read

From Pakachoag to Polar Park: 32 ways to spend—and shape—your week

Sep 10, 2026

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9 min read

Worcester’s weekend: Pride, power chords, public plans—and a lost bar

Pride on the Common, packed music rooms, practical city projects, and a reader-powered search for Steeple Bumpstead.

Sep 3, 2026

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9 min read

Worcester’s weekend: river walks, gallery light, and Alfalfa

A free river walk, immersive art, downtown music, housing to watch, and one delightfully opinionated Rat Terrier.

HERE’S WHAT’S TRENDING:

Worcester’s long weekend: blues, ballots, otters, and public input

Joanna Connor comes home to Mechanics Hall, Tuesday brings the state primary, and Worcester has several chances to shape what comes next.

White City Whimsy. Spag's Had No Bags. Worcester Has Plans.

A rescue fundraiser, The Love Dogs, cards at Polar Park, new Worcester projects and three local facts that sound made up.

What new plans does Old Worcester have up its sleeve this weekend?

Italian traditions, free armor, new coffee, old buildings and a 19-pound senior dog.

Fireworks, Vinyl & One Very Large Worcester Dog

India Day, butterflies, five live shows, and the city projects moving Worcester.

The Galleria Is Back. ABBA Hits the Lake.

Margaritaville, FrontRoom blues, Federico and the Worcester stories worth clicking this week.

Elm Park Glows, Rocky Waits & Worcester Remembers

Your July 23 Wormtown Weekly stack: lanterns at Elm Park, Big Richard at BrickBox, a WAM courtyard night, Rocky at WARL, and a Goddard history stop.

Arts & Culture

Food Trucks, Free Music & Summer Nights Around Worcester

Your guide to Foodees Fest, local concerts, arts and culture, community news, and weekend events.

Worcester Weekend Picks: Seven Hills, Blues at WCUW & Summer Events

Find your next concert, outdoor movie, farmers market, or family-friendly Central Mass outing.

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