Free events in Southbridge, MA

The Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market turns the Worcester Common Oval into a lively hub in the heart of Downtown Worcester. Acoustic Winos headlines the music lineup with classic rock and well-known favorites. Browse a farmers market featuring fresh produce and regional goods, meet area artists and makers, connect with community groups offering activities, and enjoy a wide range of bites from food trucks and local vendors. Look for special performances and surprises throughout the event. Admission is free and open to all. This seasonal series returns weekly through the summer, bringing a fresh mix of live music, local vendors, and great food each time. Support comes from the City of Worcester, Downtown Worcester BID, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Worcester Arts Council, WIN Waste Innovations, AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, WeCare 365 AFC, and media partners including 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM, Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, and Worcester Central Kids Calendar.

Browse stalls filled with fresh local produce and handcrafted goods at a weekly farmers market held at The Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness. Expect a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that highlights local growers and makers, offering an easy way to support area farmers while connecting with the community.

Explore the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park, where you can shop fresh, local produce and connect with community organizations. Vendors this year include Harper's Farm & Garden, Fay Mountain Farm, Juakumbah Farms, Bucket List Maple Syrup, and the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts (SEACMA) Mushroom Farm, plus more vendors. All REC Farmers Markets accept cash, card, SNAP and the HIP Healthy Incentives Program, as well as Senior and WIC Farmers Market Coupons. Parking is available on site.

This casual 2 to 3 mile walk or run sets an easygoing tone at Pepe’s Taqueria. Runners, joggers, and walkers are all welcome, with no pressure and no set pace for a friendly season kickoff. The gathering is free and open to all ages. Keep coming back to earn a tasty perk, since completing ten runs earns two free tacos.