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October 29, 2026 · Link to this issue

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Thursday, October 29 · 119 events this week

This weekend

Halloween Covers Weekend Night 1: Tributes to Danzig, Iron Maiden and Heart
Fri 8:30 PM · Ralph's Rock Diner · $10
First night of Ralph's Halloween covers weekend, with tribute sets to Danzig, Iron Maiden and Heart.
Free Day: Diwali Celebration
Sun 10 AM · Worcester Art Museum · Free
Free admission all day for a Diwali celebration presented with the India Society of Worcester, with a lamp lighting at 11 AM, Indian classical and…
Haunted Hillando Halloween Maze
Fri and Sat 6 PM · Hebert Candy Mansion, Shrewsbury · $10
A family-friendly outdoor Halloween maze with no gore or jump scares, created by Sean McNamara and run as a fundraiser for Shrewsbury Youth and…
The Great Jack O'Lantern Journey
Fri to Sun · Southwick's Zoo, Mendon · about $25 to $35
The Gasman Cometh Night Bike Ride at Ralph's Diner
Fri 8 PM · Ralph's Rock Diner · Free
Appropriate
Thu to Sun, times vary · Prior Performing Arts Center · $10–$15

Free this weekend

Evening Public Tour
Thu 5:45 PM · American Antiquarian Society · Free
A Tale of Murder in the Shadow of the American Revolution
Thu 7 PM · American Antiquarian Society · Free
STEM Challenge: Bone Bridge
Fri 4 PM · Worcester Public Library Main Library · Free

Early next week

Game Night
Tue 6 PM · Worcester Public Library Main Library · Free
New Adult Craft Night: Hat Burning and Decorating
Tue 6 PM · Worcester Public Library Main Library · Free
Misinformation, Disinformation, and Fake News Evening Workshop
Tue 6:30 PM · Worcester Public Library Main Library · Free

Exhibits closing soon

Bowl Show at the Worcester Center for Crafts
Last day today · Krikorian Gallery · Free
Kara Patrowicz: The Sally Bishop Prize
Through Nov 1 · Worcester Art Museum · $22
Nevermore: A Cask of Curious Things
Through Nov 1 · Worcester PopUp Gallery · Free

Just opened

Visions of the Supernatural at the Springfield Museums
Opened Oct 24, through Feb 7 · G.W.V. Smith Art Museum, Springfield · about $15 to $25
Tara Sellios: Ask Now the Beasts at the Springfield Museums
Opened Oct 24, through Feb 7 · G.W.V. Smith Art Museum, Springfield · about $15 to $25

Worth the drive

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Thu to Wed 5 PM · Franklin Park Zoo, Boston · about $25 to $40
Fall Teen Night and Fashion Show at the ICA Boston
Fri 6 PM · Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston · Free
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