This weekend in Leominster, MA

Highland Baptist Church of Fitchburg is partnering with Pibble's Kibbles to offer a pet food distribution. Pet owners can pick up food for their pets during a visit to the food pantry. This effort helps households care for their animals while accessing pantry services.

Nicknamed the "Worcester Sweetheart," Morgan Alyse is known across the New England music scene for a jazzy, folk-leaning ukulele style and sweet, soulful original songs. Her performance provides a gentle, melodic backdrop for browsing fresh local produce.

The Sunflower Festival at Red Apple Farm is a full day of sunflower field fun, with pick-your-own blooms and plenty of sunflower-themed activities for all ages. Expect craft fairs with arts and jewelry, live music and entertainment throughout the day, and great photo opportunities among the flowers.

The inaugural kids market at the farm invites young entrepreneurs to take part as vendors. Families who want their child to participate can find more information and sign-up details.

This annual Days Between celebration at Hollis Hills Farm honors Jerry Garcia with two full sets of music, vendors, and food and beverages. The atmosphere is warm and community minded, set against the open spaces of the farm.

This park event features favorite hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Bring a lawn chair for a comfortable seat while you enjoy the music. A rain date is planned.

This event centers on the annual Lion’s Gate alignment, beginning with a 45 minute mat Pilates session designed for every level. After class, guests can assemble a personalized bouquet at a build your own bouquet bar, enjoy healthy alcohol free mocktails, and explore a few other fun activities. The theme embraces fiery Leo energy with a color palette of red, yellow or gold, black, and white. Inspired by the celestial lineup of Earth, Sirius, Orion’s Belt, and the Sun in Leo, the occasion highlights themes of manifestation, renewal, and abundance. A lighthearted nod to numerology keeps the number eight in focus, extending even to the letters in Gove Farm. Tickets are $40.

Enjoy a free outdoor classic rock performance by Mr. Strickland as part of the Monument Park Bandstand Concert Series. The concert runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a rain date scheduled for 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on 8/9/26.

Enjoy a lighthearted evening of summer laughs at a comedy event that requires advance reservations. Admission is 20 dollars per person. Tables can be reserved, and tickets tend to sell quickly, so booking early is recommended. To reserve, contact Claude Leger (Boot) at 978-407-1555.

The event returns and features music.

Take on a HYROX simulation that lets participants gauge their fitness, stretch their limits, and share the buzz of race day with a supportive community. Move through a series of stations, tackling each challenge one at a time. Compete, cheer, and celebrate together. Registration is available for single participants or double teams.

This 4v4 ball hockey tournament at Fitchburg Street Hockey features teams of up to 10 players including goalies. Each matchup is played as two ten minute periods with stopped time, offsides rules do not apply, and every team will play at least four games. Divisions available are Men’s C, Men’s Novice, and Coed B. A $100 deposit is required. For more information, contact Zach Marquis.

Led by Amina and Arif, this session of Dances of Universal Peace offers taught movements, chants, and songs for each dance, welcoming participants with no prior experience. After the dances, a potluck meal brings everyone together to share food. Inspired by the teachings of Murshid Samuel L. Lewis, the practice is devoted to uplifting the heart, nurturing joy, and fostering harmony and peace.