Join us as we connect the community of LGBTQIA+ neighbors in Natick, and beyond. We will gather and create belonging in these times of uncertainty and uneasiness. During the evening,  we will offer refreshments (coffee, cookies, and more!), conversation, open activity table, and a special Drumming with Pride circle. RSVP HERE for July 10th.

Hosted By Qmmunity & Common Street Spiritual Center

Community reading of Frederick Douglass’ powerful 1852 speech, “What to a Slave is the 4th of July?” at 10:30 AM on Natick Common. The afternoon continues with Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event on Natick Common from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. There will be delicious food, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads and Squeezebox Stompers.

Hosted by Natick Historical Society and Natick Center Cultural District

Live Music and Dance

Please join us for a screening of a documentary on the life of John Lewis. There will be snacks and a brief discussion following the movie. All are welcome!

Celebrate the vibrant multi-cultural spirit of our town during the Holi Festival! Holi (pronounced /holi/; Sanskrit: हो ली Holi) is a delightful spring festival that is joyfully celebrated in the Indian subcontinent. It is popularly known as the "festival of colors" or "festival of love."

Rain date, May 18

Come Nerd OUT with OUT MetroWest, friends, family, and community members!

Join Luca Valentine for an interactive and timely virtual presentation on supporting gender independent, non-binary, and trans (GIaNT) youth right now.

Bullying, hate speech, and online hate are on the rise. Spark Kindness is convening the 2nd annual on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to explore solutions and interventions for identity-based bullying

Bystander Intervention Training with Dr. Craig Ross, Hosted by Black Lives Belong and Natick Vets! This interactive session will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to safely intervene in instances of public harassment and support those being targeted.

Join Family Promise Metrowest, Sunday, May 4th for a walk to end homelessness.

Hosted by Family Promise Metrowest

ARE YOU READY to get outside, interact, learn, and do something good for the Earth and its living things? Enjoy EARTH DAY ALL AROUND NATICK, May 3-4, featuring: An Earth-Friendly Fair on Natick Common and events all around town!

Hosted by EcoNatick

Palestinians ands Israelis will share their personal stories through the narrative of the Lemon Tree

Join us as we connect the community of LGBTQIA+ neighbors in Natick, and beyond.  We will gather to get to know each other, learn what's on our minds, discuss the possibility of future activities and meet-ups, and create belonging in these times of uncertainty and uneasiness. 

Hosted By Common Street Spiritual Center

Celebrate OUT Metrowest’s 14th Birthday! LGBTQ+ youth and their families are invited to join us in Framingham for a drag performance, brunch, and Birthday Party festivities. Registration required!

Hosted by OUT Metrowest

Vote on Tuesday, March 25 7am -8pm.

Yes For Natick is hosting a candidate forum ahead of the March 25 election, with School Committee and Select Board candidates.

Sky is OUT MetroWest's newest program, running the first Thursday of the month starting in March. This will be a virtual program, that youth can access from anywhere they have Wi-Fi! Sky was developed to help meet the needs of youth who otherwise cannot get to our Framingham or Satellite locations. Additionally, we hope Sky will help us reach youth who may not be out to their communities and are looking to explore their identity.

Hosted by OUT Metrowest

Join us on Zoom! Learn how to recognize when Black teens may need mental health support, understand the barriers they face, and discover ways to help them access the care they deserve.

Hosted by Natick 180, Natick Public Schools, and Families for Depression Awareness.

Join us as we connect the community of LGBTQIA+ neighbors in Natick, and beyond.  We will gather to get to know each other, learn what's on our minds, discuss the possibility of future activities and meet-ups, and create belonging in these times of uncertainty and uneasiness. 

Hosted By Common Street Spiritual Center

This local annual celebration in Natick honors the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his mission to promote kindness + justice for all. Open to all.

Weds, Dec. 18, 6pm

Join Spark Kindness for an inspiring evening and opportunity to informally connect around the unifying power of gratitude!

Come join us for a free fun-filled storytime and a special meet-and-greet with author Nancy Churnin, who wrote the picture book Rainbow Allies. Kids and adults will have an opportunity to listen to a read-aloud, do crafts and coloring activities, enjoy refreshments, purchase PEACE flags, purchase books, and get their books signed by the author!

Hosted by Morse Institute Library and Spark Kindness

Come OUT and Celebrate with OUT Metrowest on November 7th at 6:30pm at Jack's Abby in Framingham🌈

Join Natick is United and the Natick Welcoming Immigration Policy Coalition on Wednesday, October 30 via zoom  for a forum on Being an Immigrant in Natick. Hear first-hand accounts from immigrant(s) living in Natick - the challenges they've faced and contributions they have made, and explore how to be a supportive community for our neighbors. 

Hosted by Natick Is United

How can we make our communities more welcoming and accessible for people with disabilities? Join us for a special screening of "Lives Worth Living," a documentary film that highlights the story of activists fighting for equal access and opportunity for people with disabilities, which culminated in the 1990 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Hosted by SPARK Kindness