2,168 things to do in Thompson, CT starting between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. this week, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. On the first page: 11 community, 11 family, 5 art, 4 food & drink. Among them: 5th Annual Energy Transition Forum at DCU Center (Thursday 9 a.m.); B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill 2026: Complete Guide (Thursday 9 a.m.); The 22nd Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2026 at Harvard Graduate School Of Education (Thursday 9 a.m.); Pumpkin Contest at Downtown Library (Thursday 9:30 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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DCU CenterWorcester, MA21 mi
Talks + ideas
The 5th annual Energy Transition Forum, gathering leading voices in utilities and energy innovation.
DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Other
Cider mill open for the season: fresh cider, cider donuts, and free hard cider and wine tastings.
B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill, 129 North Stonington Road, Mystic, CT 06355
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Harvard Graduate School Of EducationCambridge, MA48 mi
Community
The 22nd Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, the nation's largest and longest-running pre-law event, centers the stories, perspectives, and lived experiences of aspiring Black lawyers.
Harvard Graduate School Of Education, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Downtown LibraryHartford, CT44 mi
Community
An annual contest to guess the weight of a pumpkin. The closest guess wins a $10 gift card.
Downtown Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:45 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Building W41Cambridge, MA48 mi
Art
Exhibition of 17 interactive data visualization artworks on the theme Amplification, running through November 13 at MIT's Metropolitan Storage Warehouse.
Building W41, 134 MASSACHUSETTS Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:45 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Building W41 (MET Warehouse)Cambridge, MA48 mi
Art
Exhibition of 17 interactive data visualization artworks on the theme Amplification, shown alongside the IEEE VIS conference.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Building W41 (MET Warehouse), 3 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Community Yoga & Wellness CenterGreenfield, MA58 mi
Fitness class
Runs across the dates shown. Trauma Sensitive Yoga: A 5-week Series at Community Yoga & Wellness Center in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Limited run.
Community Yoga & Wellness Center, 16 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and BrewsManchester, CT36 mi
Community
A fundraiser at the Manchester Red Robin, where 20% of sales benefit the special needs animal rescue Cubby's Crusade.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, 360 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06460
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Dorrance H. Hamilton GalleryNewport, RI44 mi
Art
A national juried art exhibition interrogating deviance as a concept, celebrating its disruptive power through painting, drawing, and mixed media. Curated by Salve Regina advanced art history students and their professors.
Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery, 44 and 56 Lawrence Ave, Newport, RI 02840
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Klem'sSpencer, MA21 mi
Other
Spend the day shopping at Klem's, with vendor booths, food trucks and tastings on hand. Prize wheels and a photo booth add fun, and 100 free swag bags go out while supplies last.
Klem's, 117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA 01562
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Beard & Weil GalleriesNorton, MA35 mi
Art
they never asked, an exhibition on systemic, racialized U.S. immigration enforcement and confinement, and how creative expression and documentation counter forced erasure.
Beard & Weil Galleries, 26 E Main St, Norton, MA 02766
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Mahjong
Free Mah Jong open play at Hometown Tavern. Just register and come ready to play.
Hometown Tavern, 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, RI 02885
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Worcester Center for CraftsWorcester, MA23 mi
Other
For potters with some ceramic experience, this class builds on the wheel skills from Wheel 1 with more forms and techniques. It also explores decoration and glazing in greater detail.
Weekly, Thursdays
Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Rd, Worcester, MA 01605
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Pilgrim Church Fellowship Hall & KitchenSouthborough, MA29 mi
Community
An after-school program from Diandi Academy, held in the Pilgrim Church classroom.
Pilgrim Church Fellowship Hall & Kitchen, 15 Common Street, Southborough, MA 01772
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Everett City HallEverett, MA52 mi
Community
Assistance with housing or utility bills, offered by the City of Everett with The Neighborhood Developers.
Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Lops BrewingWoonsocket, RI18 mi
Food & drink
A free weekly vinyl night at Lops Brewing: bring your favorite records to spin.
Lops Brewing, 122 N Main St Unit #1A, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
There is ample street parking plus a small number of spots in the lot to the right of the building.
Do not park in back of the building or across the street in The Butcher Brother's parking lot.From lopsbrewing.com, Oct 18, 2026
No reservations are required, but will accept indoor reservation on Friday, Saturday & Sunday in 1 & 2hr blocksFrom lopsbrewing.com, Oct 18, 2026
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4 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Narragansett Boat ClubProvidence, RI22 mi
Other
Narragansett Boat Club, 2 River Dr, Providence, RI 02906
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Narragansett Boat ClubProvidence, RI22 mi
Other
Narragansett Boat Club, 2 River Dr, Providence, RI 02906
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Greater Good Imperial Brewing CompanyWorcester, MA23 mi
Food & drink
Greater Good Pairing Night at Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company in Worcester, founded in 2016 as America's First All-Imperial Brewery. It brews imperial-strength Double IPAs and Milk Porters and runs a Test Kitchen for pub fare.
Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company, 55 Millbrook St., Worcester, MA 01606
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Franklin Public LibraryFranklin, MA25 mi
Pool
Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Community
A real estate networking event and 2027 business planning session in Hudson, MA, featuring drinks and charcuterie.
REMAX Culture, 146 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Manchester High SchoolManchester, CT36 mi
Community
Retirement specialist Brendan Murphy covers issues with the State Teachers' Retirement System, with time for questions afterward.
Manchester High School, 134 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Silver Stone CastleSwansea, MA37 mi
Food & drink
Dinner for two in The Tavern at Silver Stone Castle: a bottle of wine, a shared starter and dessert, and two entrées for $59 per couple.
Silver Stone Castle, 358 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea, MA 02777
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Excelsior Comics and GamesMaynard, MA38 mi
Board games
Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life. Casual play for up to 40 players.
Excelsior Comics and Games, 6-10 Waltham St, Maynard, MA 01754
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Theodore's Booze Blues and BBQSpringfield, MA39 mi
Karaoke
Live band karaoke from Maxxtone, where anyone can take the stage to front a rock band, choosing from over 500 songs with lyrics on a video screen.
Theodore's Booze Blues and BBQ, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield, MA
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
We suggest on street parking.From theodoresbbq.com, Oct 12, 2026
We seat on a first come, first serve basis. We can accept a limited number of reservations for parties of 8 or more Monday through Thursday.From theodoresbbq.com, Oct 12, 2026
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4 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Excelsior Comics and GamesMaynard, MA39 mi
Theater
Casual Magic, the store's longest-running gaming event. Free for all ages and all levels of play.
Excelsior Comics and Games, 8 Waltham st, Maynard, MA
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Pottery with a Purpose StudioNeedham, MA40 mi
Art
Paint pottery at Pottery with a Purpose Studio.
Pottery with a Purpose Studio, 178 Crescent Road, Needham, MA 02494
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Ed RowEast Hartford, CT40 mi
Talks + ideas
An open mic for poetry and creative expression.
Ed Row, 87 Church Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Community RoomHolyoke, MA42 mi
Community
A Party for Socialism and Liberation gathering in The Community Room.
The Community Room, 250 Chestnut St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Glastonbury Riverfront Community Centerglastonbury, CT42 mi
Chess
A friendly chess group welcoming players of all abilities, with teaching for newcomers.
Glastonbury Riverfront Community Center, 300 Welles Street, glastonbury, CT
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Hyde ParkHyde Park, MA43 mi
Family
Drop-in homework help at the library from a public schools teacher, through a partnership with the teachers union (BTU). No registration required.
Hyde Park, 35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
LUK Families Connected Family CenterFitchburg, MA43 mi
Family
Sensory Craft: Finger Painting at LUK Families Connected Family Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
LUK Families Connected Family Center, 99 Day Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Teen Room, Ayer LibraryAyer, MA44 mi
Community
An after-school hangout in the Teen Room for middle and high schoolers, with snacks, beanbags and couches, a gaming computer and console, books and craft supplies.
Teen Room, Ayer Library, 26 East Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
RoslindaleRoslindale, MA44 mi
Family
Boston Teachers Union homework help: drop-in assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher at the library. No registration.
Roslindale, 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
MattapanMattapan, MA45 mi
Talks + ideas
An informal information session for adult English learners: talk with an instructor about registering for English and workforce classes, free conversation groups and local resources. Not a formal class.
Mattapan, 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
BrightonBrighton, MA45 mi
Family
Homework help from a Boston Public Schools teacher at the Brighton library, drop-in with no registration needed.
Brighton, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Jamaica PlainJamaica Plain, MA45 mi
Family
Homework help from a Boston Public Schools teacher, through a partnership with the Boston Teachers Union. Drop-in; no registration required.
Jamaica Plain, 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Other
Shop 10% off at Raspberry Beret Consignment, with food, drinks, photo ops and exclusive Strike activities. Open to all.
Raspberry Beret | Allston, 1111 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02134
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Keller Williams Merrimack ValleyWestford, MA47 mi
Community
The 4th Annual Blessing Baskets for Veterans, a Thanksgiving tradition with a mission.
Keller Williams Merrimack Valley, 3 Lan Drive, #STE 300, Westford, MA 01886
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Buzzards Bay BrewingWestport, MA47 mi
Trivia
Team trivia at Buzzards Bay Brewing, with tacos from BBQ y MAS TACOS+ and prizes.
Buzzards Bay Brewing, 98 Horseneck Road, Westport, MA 02790
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Uphams CornerDorchester, MA48 mi
Family
Drop-in homework help from Boston Public Schools teachers, through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union. No registration required.
Uphams Corner, 500 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Lymes' Senior CenterOld Lyme, CT48 mi
Sports + fitness
Fitness
Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Cambridge Public LibraryCambridge, MA48 mi
Movie screening
Screening of Optics of Aging at the Cambridge Public Library, followed by a Q&A with director Michelle Le Brun.
Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Cask & PigDartmouth, MA48 mi
Other
UMASS College Night: show your UMASS Student ID and get 20% off ALL FOOD.
Cask & Pig, 780 State Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Family
Drop-in homework help from a Boston Public Schools teacher, through the Boston Teachers Union. No registration required.
Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Quincy Learning CenterQuincy, MA48 mi
Family
Sensory-friendly carnival-themed activities at a new learning center. This event is free and open to the public.
Quincy Learning Center, 8 Hancock Court, Quincy, MA 02169
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
West EndBoston, MA49 mi
Family
Drop-in homework help from a Boston Public Schools teacher, through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union. No registration required.
West End, 151 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Community
A social evening at SPIN Boston hosted by InsurTech New England to raise funds for families facing hunger in eastern Massachusetts.
SPIN Boston, 30 Melcher St, Boston, MA 02210
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Flower & Soul HalifaxHalifax, MA50 mi
Market
Mass Alternative Care Pop-Up at Flower & Soul Halifax in Massachusetts.
Flower & Soul Halifax, 894 Plymouth St, Halifax, MA 02338
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
CharlestownCharlestown, MA50 mi
Family
Drop-in homework help at the library from a public schools teacher, through a partnership with the teachers union. No registration required.
Charlestown, 179 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Idle Hands Craft AlesMalden, MA52 mi
Other
A listening session in which WGBH's Equity and Justice Unit comes to a community with no agenda, listens and asks what matters to people.
Idle Hands Craft Ales, 89 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
East BostonEast Boston, MA52 mi
Family
Drop-in homework help from a Boston Public Schools teacher, through a partnership with the Boston Teachers Union. No registration required.
East Boston, 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:15 p.m. Eastern Time
McCarthy Senior CenterWakefield, MA55 mi
Fitness class
McCarthy Senior Center, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Lemansky ParkAuburn, MA17 mi
Other
Lemansky Park, 400 Oxford Street, Auburn, MA 01501
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Other
Dr. Arthur & Dr. Martha Pappas Recreation Complex, 203A Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01501
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Other
Franklin Field, Baseball Field (Franklin), 3 Franklin Street, Auburn, MA 01501
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Windham Golf CourseNorth Windham, CT23 mi
Fitness class
A beginner golf lesson series covering putting, chipping, full course play and time on the driving range. Four sessions cost $150.
Windham Golf Course, 184 Club Rd, North Windham, CT 06256
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
A Friendsgiving Open House at The Learning Experience - Milford with crafts, snacks and fall fun.
The Learning Experience - Milford, 350 East Main Street, Milford, MA 01757
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Brown University campusProvidence, RI25 mi
Sports + fitness
The Brown University Bears women's basketball team faces Holy Cross.
Brown University campus, One Prospect Street, Providence, RI 02912
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Gooseneck VineyardsNorth Kingstown, RI35 mi
Food & drink
Megan Chenot performs solo, building rich, layered harmonies live through a vocal looping setup, moving from classic rock and jazz to Motown and pop.
Gooseneck Vineyards, 1340 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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