This weekend in Norfolk County, MA

Holbrook gathers for an annual 5K road race and 1 mile walk that honors the memory of thirteen-year-old Sean Joyce, who passed away from Eastern Equine Encephalitis in 2004. In the years since, the community has created lasting tributes, including the Sean Joyce Baseball and Soccer Field beside Sumner Field with a walking track around both, and has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to local students. Recent efforts have also included involvement with youth sports, Holbrook Middle-High School, and Holbrook Santa. This event helps sustain the scholarship program and keeps Sean’s legacy present in town life, taking place alongside Holbrook’s Homecoming festivities.

At the Norwood High School Annual Craft Fair 2026, shoppers can browse many vendor booths and get a head start on holiday gifting. One participating crafter will have a table featuring decorative handmade pillows and gazebo houses. For information about securing a vendor spot, please contact Norwood High School, as this notice comes from a crafter and not the event organizer.

The Walpole Farmers Market concludes its season with a finale featuring local farmers offering fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty items, alongside makers, artists, artisans, and crafters. Live music is part of the celebration, and Sioo closes out the season. The setting is family friendly and accessible, and well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. There is plenty of free parking in the adjacent lot. Political activity is not permitted.

Hooked by McGillicuddy will be at the United Women in Faith Arts & Crafts Fall Fair in Milton. Browse handmade crochet items including animals, keychains, flowers, fall themed pieces, and Halloween designs. The fair takes place at Parkway United Methodist Church.

Celebrate Quincy Open Heritage Day with a plein air session at the historic Souther Tide Mill along the Town River. Friends of the Souther Tide Mill are collaborating with the Quincy Art Association and the Quincy Historical Society to present on-site painting, drawing, and sketching. Oil painters, watercolorists, and sketchers are welcome to capture this Quincy landmark in the open air.

Discover how sound supports healing in an immersive, two module training at Shine On Yoga and Wellness. The experience connects ancient traditions with modern research, covering vibration, frequency, and shifts in brainwave states, along with the healing uses of Himalayan instruments. In the first module, you will trace sound and vibration from early cultural practices to contemporary science, study core principles, consider variations in brain wave states, and look at quantum ideas as they relate to five states of being in a healing context. The second module focuses on Himalayan metal and crystal sound tools, their origins and spiritual background, chakra balancing applications, playing techniques, and practical use as a therapeutic intervention for anxiety, trauma, and other emotional or physical disturbances. Guidance is included on how to structure a typical session and the most supportive ways to work with clients. Detailed handouts and research based resources are provided, there is a midday break for lunch, and participants receive a Certificate of Completion. Sound healer Lori Fitzpatrick trained at the Sage Academy of Sound in Woodstock, New York, with mentors such as Lea Garnier, John Beaulieu, and Don Conreux. Her background includes Himalayan metals, gongs, crystals, and foundational sound healing modalities applied to vibrational health and sacred ceremony. She is also a certified yoga instructor, a reiki practitioner, and a licensed occupational therapist with more than 25 years of experience.

Medfield celebrates 375 years with a parade and townwide celebration that goes well beyond a typical procession. The lineup includes 11 marching bands, the Clydesdales, Shriner clowns, Minutemen and other military groups, plus motorcycles and antique cars, along with familiar characters such as Spiderman, Elsa, and Jack Sparrow. After the parade, the festivities continue at Town Pond with a Party in the Park featuring food trucks and live entertainment. Presented as a once in a generation salute to the community, this event serves as a heartfelt tribute to Medfield.

Young children explore why autumn leaves shift into brilliant colors through a warm blend of storytime and hands-on nature discovery. The experience begins with an engaging picture book, then continues with activities that bring the story to life. Depending on the weather, the group, and the time available, children might make nature themed crafts, play games, explore the museum, or head out on outdoor trails. The setting is welcoming and sensory friendly, nurturing a deeper connection to the natural world while encouraging new friendships, curiosity, and memorable moments filled with learning and laughter.

Compete in the ELD cEDH Open, a Magic: The Gathering tournament where top finishers receive credit from the entry pool and the champion earns a custom wood deck box valued at $100. The event is fully proxy friendly. Entry is $60 in total, with $50 covering entry and $10 contributing to the year-end invitational pool. Matches are played in four-player pods with a cap of 40 participants. The number of rounds and the cut depend on attendance, such as a Top 10 cut at 20 players that grants two byes into the final table, or a Top 16 cut at 40 players. Scoring awards 5 points for a pod victory, and if a pod ends without a winner, each player receives 1 point per participant in that pod. Pairings use a semi-random system that aims to minimize rematches. Seating is limited. Decklists should be submitted by email to elddeckreg@gmail.com.

Adults can tap into their creativity with a guided painting session led by Miss Lily. Participants will complete an owl painting through clear, step-by-step instruction, and all materials are provided. Registration is required.

Raise a glass to two milestones as Violet Skin Boutique celebrates 23 years and one year at AREA 58. Expect mingling, sparkling sips, and plenty of ways to treat yourself. Highlights include a popular mix and match table, fresh samples from Violet Lab, 30 percent off everything, a free gift with any purchase, and goody bags filled with coupons. Browse favorite Violet products, reconnect with friends, enjoy bubbly and good vibes, and celebrate this special moment.

Heartbreaker returns to Magic Room for another appearance that regularly draws a full house. Discounted advance tickets are available for those who prefer to plan ahead.

FarmStrong Fest celebrates building strength through fresh food and active fun. Highlights include a free giveaway of one hundred tickets discounted by fifty percent to Treetop Canton, limited to one per family while supplies last. Expect timed races with the Soles of Medfield, a children's obstacle course and play zone hosted by My Gym Newton, complimentary 15 minute compression therapy sessions from Revival Wellness Studio, a mini market and scavenger hunt for kids, a community table appearance by the Men's Over The Hill Softball League, and live music from Route 109. Browse seasonal produce, farm raised meats and eggs, tasty prepared foods, and handmade artisan goods from local farms, food makers, and specialty vendors. Support for this market comes from partners including Middlesex Bank and Needham Bank, with weekly backing from My Gym Newton, the Soles of Medfield, the Gathered Room Medfield, Treetop Canton, and Revival Wellness Studio.

LimmudBoston at Center Makor offers a full day dedicated to Jewish learning and culture, featuring engaging speakers, hands-on workshops, live music, and interactive activities for a wide audience. Throughout the day, the Social Hall hosts an information and marketplace area where attendees can connect with community organizations, small businesses, and sponsors. There are opportunities to support Ukraine and Israel by purchasing locally available products, learn about volunteering with LimmudBoston at Center Makor, and view an art exhibition by Inna Zhukovsky-Zilber. Program highlights include a session with Rabbi Dan Rodkin on myths and facts of Chasidism, theatrical exercises and self-training with Esther Golyak, and a conversation on the American Jewish Committee’s leadership role featuring Robert Leikind. Martin Bodek explores the history and evolution of the haggadah, including the story behind The Emoji Haggadah. Marina Aptekman traces the Mizrahi journey across history, theater, literature, cinema, and music, and its place in Israeli culture. Liliana Glick leads a Yiddish song sing along, and a Dispute Club examines Judaism and conservatism. A community lunch features a kosher menu with a salad tasting by Coral Charter. Later, Rebbetzin Sarah Rodkin leads a hands-on challah bake with instruction in braiding techniques and the meaning behind each ingredient, and Steven Elfant demonstrates how to create animals and structures from balloons. Mini Limmud features presentations by Rabbi Barbara Penzner and Reb Moshe Waldoks. Rabbi Penzner’s talk focuses on finding wisdom in unexpected places, beginning with the lesser-known biblical figure Serach, the daughter of Asher, and drawing from midrash and Jewish lore. Reb Moshe Waldoks introduces Kabbalah with a concise history and an overview of key ideas such as the Tree of Life, influential teachers, and space for questions. Mini Limmud is intended for adult audiences. Participation is available in person or via Zoom. Light refreshments will be served. Pricing options include a partial-day ticket at $18 for adults and $10 for children up to age 14, a full-day option that includes Mini Limmud at $25, and a Mini Limmud–only ticket at $10. Volunteer opportunities are available. The program is subject to change.

Enjoy a relaxed hike through a featured Uxbridge open space, often described as a hidden gem. The outing is designed for a leisurely pace, and parking is plentiful.

At Temple Israel of Sharon, Dr. Emil Pitkin, a longtime member, shares his grandfather’s story as a Jewish physicist living under the Soviet regime, drawing from his memoir The Penny is Gone: Meditations of a Soviet Jew. A book signing and light refreshments will follow the presentation. The program is presented by the TI Brotherhood, Sisterhood, and Cultural Arts, and registration is encouraged.

Create a cartoon-style portrait of your pet at 7th Wave Brewing in Medfield. Each participant receives a custom pre-sketched drawing prepared by artist Rob Lynch on 100% cotton watercolor paper, sized 8x8 or 8x10 to best suit the composition. During the session, you will be guided step by step to outline the design with a brush pen and add color with water-based inks. All materials are provided and no prior experience is required. After placing an order, send reference photos of your pet so the sketch can be prepared. For dogs, both a front and side view are helpful. You can also share preferences such as clothing or accessories, your chosen background color, and personality traits to highlight, along with any other notes for Rob.

Member of the Sharon Music Academy piano faculty, Mr. Che Li presents a recital of celebrated works by J. Haydn, S. Prokofiev, and F. Liszt. His recent accolades include first prize at the 2026 Boston University Richmond Piano Competition, first prize at the 2024 IX Krystian Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland, second prize at the 2024 XV Chopin Piano Competition in Hartford, the Special Liszt Prize at the 2024 San Francisco International Piano Competition, and first place at the 2023 Fou Ts’ong International Concerto Competition. Admission is free, and a $10 donation in support of the local children's chamber group program is appreciated. Space is limited, so please RSVP by emailing info@sharonmusicacademy.com with your name and the number of people who will attend.