Your Weekend Guide to Local Events: Needham, Wellesley, Dover, Natick, and Newton (June 7–8)
Looking for something fun, family-friendly, or community-focused to do this weekend in Needham, Wellesley, Dover, Natick, or Newton? We've rounded up the best local happenings for Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025—from garden tours and art walks to strawberry picking and bluegrass concerts.
📅 Saturday, June 7, 2025
🌳 Needham Events
The King’s Own Comes to Needham
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Needham Town Common
- Watch a Revolutionary War reenactment featuring The King’s Own, 4th Foot. Activities include demonstrations, drills, and musket handling for kids.
- Details here »
🚶♂️ Wellesley Events
Guided Trail Walk: Guernsey Sanctuary & Waban Arches
- 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Meet at Winding River Road Trailhead
- Explore nature on a 2.1-mile walk for National Trails Day.
- Trail info »
G Rockwell Bluegrass Concert
- 7:00 PM | Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills
- Live bluegrass music from award-winning guitarist G Rockwell.
- Event details »
🗺 Natick
Maps of Natick Art Exhibit
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Bacon Free Library
- View historic and artistic maps showcasing Natick’s past and present.
- Event info »
Natick Center Walking Tour
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Meet at Natick Town Hall
- Led by the Natick Historical Society.
- RSVP here »
📅 Sunday, June 8, 2025
🌺 Needham Events
Author Talk: Warren Zanes – “Putting Music to Words”
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Needham Public Library
- An engaging author talk from Tom Petty’s biographer.
- Library event calendar »
Race Amity Day Celebration
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Avery Field
- Celebrate diversity with food, performances, and crafts.
- More info »
🍓 Dover
Pick-Your-Own Strawberries at Powisset Farm
- All Day | Powisset Farm
- A sweet kickoff to summer with farm-fresh berries.
🏃 Natick
Fun Run at Natick Organic Farm
- 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 117 Eliot Street
- A great family-friendly way to support the farm.
- Register here »
Annual Pancake Breakfast – Scout Troop 7
- 8:30 AM | AMVETS Post 79
- Come hungry and support the scouts!
- Event listing »
Art in the Park
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Shaw Park, Natick Center
- Local artists and makers show their work in the park.
🎭 Newton
24-Hour Musical – Needham Community Theatre
- 7:00 PM | Newman Elementary School, Needham
- A full musical production written and staged in just 24 hours!
- More info »
👉 Know of an event we missed? DM me on Instagram @alisonborrelli or shoot me a message — I love sharing local happenings with the Needham community!
