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11/05/2026

🦃🍂 Did you know you can enjoy Thanksgiving without all the cooking?

Let The The Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, MA, take care of the holiday meal! 🍽️❤️ Whether you want to dine out with family and friends or enjoy Thanksgiving at home, they offer options to make your holiday easier.

🥧 Thanksgiving buffet
🍽️ Tavern dining
🏡 Family-style Thanksgiving takeout

📅 Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍 215 Great Road, Shirley, MA

📞 Reservations: 978-425-4311
🌐 Menus, takeout details & reservations: https://ow.ly/pgIB5101Rsr

Enjoy more time with loved ones and less time in the kitchen! 🍁

11/04/2026

🎭 Enjoy an evening of live performance right here in Leominster!

Enjoy an evening of live theater with Prodigal Son, presented by City on a Hill Arts and written by John Patrick Shanley.

Follow the story of a gifted but troubled 17-year-old whose arrival at a private school changes the lives of those around him.

📅 November 7, 12 & 14 at 7:30 PM
📅 November 8 at 6 PM
📍 Congregation Agudat Achim, 268 Washington Street, Leominster, MA

🎟️ FREE admission! Donations welcome.
Reservations recommended.

🔗 Tickets & details: https://ow.ly/TAyR5103r5g

📸 Sentinel & Enterprise

11/03/2026

🍂 Fall Food Truck Fest at Wachusett Mountain ⛰️🍔

📅 November 7–8, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–4 PM daily
📍 Wachusett Mountain, Princeton, MA

Enjoy 20+ food trucks, seasonal drinks, a local crafters market, live music, and scenic summit rides! A fun fall weekend for the whole family, with free admission for children under 5.

🔗 Event details: https://ow.ly/JOkR5101LZu



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11/02/2026

🌿 Visiting Fitchburg, MA? Check out the Fitchburg Farmers Market at the beautiful Fitchburg Art Museum! 🎨 Discover local vendors, unique goods, delicious treats, and fresh local produce.

📆 Indoor market: First Thursday of the month, November–May
📍 Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
🔗 Dates & details: https://ow.ly/9uMb5101wtB

11/01/2026

🍂🦃 Celebrating Thanksgiving in North Central Massachusetts!

From local farms and fresh ingredients to Thanksgiving football rivalries, Turkey Trots and festive holiday light displays, there are so many ways to enjoy the season across North Central Massachusetts.

Discover local Thanksgiving traditions, where to find fresh ingredients, area Turkey Trots, hometown football matchups and spectacular holiday lights in our latest blog by Marcia Gagliardi.

👉 Read the full blog https://www.visitnorthcentral.com/celebrating-thanksgiving-a-warm-and-wonderful-time-in-north-central-massachusetts/

By Marcia Gagliardi Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, bringing together friends, family and neighbors to celebrate gratitude, good food

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Visit North Central Massachusetts! 🧡

Wishing you a fun, festive, and spooktacular Halloween! 🍂🕷️

📸 Simply Sweet By Christine Inc
📸 Jeffreys Antique Co Op Mall
📸 Sage Home Collections
📸 Wachusett Brewing Company
📸 Main Street Gift & Cafe

10/29/2026

🧠🍻 Ready to put your trivia skills to the test? Head to Tap Into Trivia Night every Tuesday at Moon Hill Brewing and Gardner Ale House! Enjoy brain-teasing questions, delicious food, craft b**r, and a little friendly competition. 🏆

📅 Tuesdays | 6–8 PM
📍 Moon Hill Brewing & Gardner Ale House
🔗 https://ow.ly/uAM050ZZsv9

10/28/2026

🥾 Hike to the top of Mount Watatic!

With panoramic views, colorful foliage, wildlife, and scenic trails, Mount Watatic is a great destination for outdoor adventures in North Central Massachusetts. 🍂🦅

From fall foliage and winter hikes to early autumn hawk watching, there’s plenty to discover along the trails, including views stretching across New England.

🌄 Want to plan your hike? Read the full blog for trail details, scenic viewpoints, wildlife, and more! https://ow.ly/zF7C50ZQKX1

By Chris Coyle Featuring spectacular panoramic views across central New England, Mount Watatic makes a great place to enjoy colorful fall foliage, watch

10/27/2026

🍎🐾 A festive fall event for you and your furry friends! Doggy Día de Mu***os at Red Apple Farm is happening Sunday, November 1! 🌼🧡

Enjoy a pet ofrenda, doggy costume parade & contest at 4PM, and a family movie in the C***r Garden at 4:30PM.

A fun way to enjoy the season and explore the region with your four-legged friend! 🍂🐾

🔗 https://ow.ly/AY9i50ZZqfS

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10/25/2026

🎬👻 Lights, Camera, North Central Massachusetts!

Did you know Hollywood has brought everything from chilling ghost stories to hit TV series right here to our backyard? 👀

From The Legend of Lucy Keyes and Castle Rock to Dexter: New Blood and School Ties, discover the local towns, familiar spots, and hidden filming locations that have appeared on screen!

🎥 Plus, find out which upcoming films have been shot right here in the region.

👉 Read the full blog to uncover the Hollywood connections you might never have known about!

https://ow.ly/2Yqn50ZXLOC

By Chris Coyle Hollywood producers have located mystery or Halloween movies in North Central Massachusetts. Based on a true and haunting story dating from