Westwood Weekend Football Kickoff & Fireworks
September 22, Friday
Westwood High School, Flahive Field
Time: 7:00p
The Wolverines host the Quincy Presidents to officially kick off Westwood Day festivities. Stay put after the game for the annual fireworks show.
Potters Place Outdoor Pottery Sale
September 23, Saturday
6 Merchant Street, Sharon
Time: 9:00a - 3:00p
This sale will feature a vast array of beautiful pottery that will make wonderful gifts for the holidays and will be perfect for Fall celebrations. We'll also have a table of pottery being sold for the benefit of Gilly’s House. For more information, please visit www.pottersplacestudio.com.
Westwood Day
September 23, Saturday
Westwood High School
Time: 10:00a - 3:00p
Don't miss the annual celebration of the Town of Westwood, held rain or shine! Activities include a 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run (9:00 AM start), performances by local musicians, and over 125+ merchants in the Vendor Village and Food Court.
PMC Kids Ride
September 24, Sunday
Martha Jones Elementary School
Time: 8:30 - 11:00a
The ride is open to children ages 2 to 15. Register Here
Adult Mountain Biking - Intro to Jump Clinics (Ages 18+)
September 24, Sunday
80 Carby St, Westwood
Time: Women's Clinic 9:00a-12:00p, Co-Ed Clinic 1:00-4:00p
Hale Education’s mountain biking jump clinics teach riders to go from wheel lifts to bunny hops to small gap jumps, and help them make progress together as they cover the mechanics of how to take off and safely land on flats and descents. $80. Learn more at hale1918.org/events.
FREE Women's Self Protection Seminar
October 1, Sunday
Field Martial Arts Academy, 170 Kerry Place, Norwood
Time: 10:00-11:00a
Women age 13+, all experiences and fitness levels. Join Beth, Candace and Kate (Krav Maga Alliance Certified Instructors) for a free women's self-defense seminar. Learn awareness and prevention strategies, how to escape dangerous encounters and ultimately defend yourself against common threats. Registration is required - visit www.fieldmartialarts.com
Dig Pink Volleyball Match
October 2, Monday
Westwood High School Gymnasium
Time: 6:30p
The annual fundraising match to raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Join us in Bader Gymnasium as Westwood hosts Millis.
Lessons From Leaders - Night One
October 3, Tuesday
Westwood High School Cafeteria
Time: 6:30-9:00p
Presented by Dedham Savings, Westwood High School students can interact with professionals from many different industries, asking them questions about business and the paths they took to get to where they are in their careers. Registration is free and raffle prizes will be awarded to students who register and attend. Dr. Peter Kevorkian from Westwood Family Chiropractic will deliver a keynote speech focused on "The Health of Humanity" to kick-start the night. SIGN UP HERE
Westwood Community Trails
October 7, Saturday
Time: 10:00a
This 3-to-4-mile hike over mixed terrain will explore Oak Hill's side trails, many of which were designed be more technically difficult. Meet at Twin Post Road in Westwood.
Lessons From Leaders - Night Two
October 10, Tuesday
Westwood High School Cafeteria
Time: 6:30-9:00p
Presented by Dedham Savings, Westwood High School students can interact with professionals from many different industries, asking them questions about business and the paths they took to get to where they are in their careers. Registration is free and raffle prizes will be awarded to students who register and attend. Ariel Dangelo from Nightingale Wealth Solutions will deliver a keynote speech focused on "The Power of Courage" to kick-start the night. SIGN UP HERE
Read to a Dog
October 14, Saturday
Westwood Public Library
Time: 11:00a - 12:00p
Kids in grades K-5 can sign up for a 15-minute appointment with a therapy dog to practice their reading. Registration is required for this program. Call the library or visit in person to sign up with a librarian. Registration will begin two weeks before each event.
Lessons From Leaders - Night Three
October 18, Wednesday
Westwood High School Cafeteria
Time: 6:30-9:00p
Presented by Dedham Savings, Westwood High School students can interact with professionals from many different industries, asking them questions about business and the paths they took to get to where they are in their careers. Registration is free and raffle prizes will be awarded to students who register and attend. Mike DiSarro from Neroli Mercato and Ristorante will deliver a keynote speech focused on "You Don't Have to Have it All Figured Out" to kick-start the night. SIGN UP HERE
Hale-O-Ween
October 21, Saturday
Westwood Public Library - Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
Time: 10a-12p and 12:30-2:30p
Celebrate fall with Hale's cast of characters and participate in nature activities, arts and crafts, a spooky hike, and s'mores by the fire. The Haunted Cabin and Madame Curious are back, too—visit if you dare! This event is best suited to families with children ages 4–10. Register for one of two 2-hour time slots.
Sit and Knit
Every Thursday
Westwood Public Library - Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
Time: 10a-12p
Knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, cross stitching or hand quilting