Earth Friendly Fair
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00

Earth Friendly Fair

Sponsored by EcoNatick

Earth Friendly Fair is part of Earth Day All Around Natick, April 27-28

EARTH DAY ALL AROUND NATICK, April 27-28 will feature:
- Events all over town
created by residents, families, community groups, and local organizations with opportunities for all to get outside, interact, learn, and do something good for the Earth, its living things, and each other.  
- Earth-Friendly Fair on Natick Town Common, with informational booths and family-friendly activities (details coming soon), Saturday 9am-1pm.
- Repair Cafe (the fix is free!) at Natick Community Center, Saturday 2:30-5:30pm.

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Racial Justice Series Winter 2024
Feb
8
to Mar 7

Racial Justice Series Winter 2024

Please join us for three evenings of racial justice training. This is an opportunity to engage in small and large group discussions in a safe space. Each session will build on the last, as we work together to create shared language, and forge deeper connections by telling our stories and listening to the experiences of others. By the end of the third evening we will have a better understanding of each other, and be able to utilize what we have learned to move awareness into action in our own lives.


Hosted by Natick Is United

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Annual Kindness Week: Nov 4-11!
Nov
4
to Nov 11

Annual Kindness Week: Nov 4-11!

Kindness has never been more important and Kindness Week is a time to shine a spotlight on the good that happens every day in our communities, and to inspire people to SPARK Kindness through simple but powerful actions. SPARK Kindness invites community members, organizations, and businesses to all come together to help celebrate our 6th annual Kindness Week.

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Natick Days
Sep
9
10:00 AM10:00

Natick Days

Join us for Natick Days!

Join us on Saturday, September 10 for the annual Natick Days Festival! The day will be full of food, fun, and entertainment while highlighting the work of the service organizations and volunteers that make the Town of Natick such a great place to live, work and play.

Hosted By The Town of Natick

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Multicultural Day in Natick
Aug
26
11:00 AM11:00

Multicultural Day in Natick

Each year, we celebrate the many cultures within our community through the offering of native foods, music, dance, and performances. This event is free and open to the public and strives to build deeper connections among community members through education, entertainment, and fun.

Hosted by Natick Center Cultural District

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The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington - Looking Back & Marching On
Aug
26
10:00 AM10:00

The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington - Looking Back & Marching On

Join us at 10:00 am at the gazebo on the Town Common. At 10:30 am, the group will March to the Morse Institute Library Natick, Lebowitz Meeting Hall, for a morning of reflection, live stream of the event in DC, film footage from the 1963 March on Washington, with music, and live speeches. All are welcome to join at any time.

Hosted by The Town of Natick

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Reading Frederick Douglass
Jun
19
11:00 AM11:00

Reading Frederick Douglass

The Natick Historical Society is hosting a community read of Frederick Douglass'1852 speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Featuring keynote speaker Brenna Greer, Natick resident and Wellesley College Professor of History. There will be coffee and snacks and an opportunity for dialogue after the reading.

Hosted By Natick Historical Society

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Ekua Holmes Presents How to Live on Dream Street:A Diverse Books Story Hour
Jun
3
2:00 PM14:00

Ekua Holmes Presents How to Live on Dream Street:A Diverse Books Story Hour

Award winning illustrator and artist Ekua Holmes reads “Dream Street” about a special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams and shares about the creative process of illustrating the book. Families will also be able to participate in hands-on activities during this special family story hour that will take place at the Natick High School library.

Hosted by SPARK Kindness

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Holi Festival
May
20
2:00 PM14:00

Holi Festival

Celebrate the spirit of multiculturalism in our town with the Holi Festival! Holi (/holi/; Sanskrit: हो ली Holi) is a spring festival celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, also known as the “festival of colors” or the “festival of love”. There will be eco-friendly dry powdered color available for all, Bollywood music with a DJ, and drinks and snacks for purchase.

Hosted By Natick Center Cultural District

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Welcoming Immigration Policy Panel Discussion for Natick Community Members.
May
8
7:00 PM19:00

Welcoming Immigration Policy Panel Discussion for Natick Community Members.

Please join Natick is United, members of the Natick Immigration Coalition, a representative from the Natick Public Schools, and a local immigration attorney for a panel discussion about creating a safe and welcoming Natick for all. Please bring your questions, and let’s envision a Natick where all may belong and thrive. This is a free, virtual event.

Hosted by Natick Is United

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Raising Anti-Racist Children: Author Talk with Britt Hawthorne
May
3
1:00 PM13:00

Raising Anti-Racist Children: Author Talk with Britt Hawthorne

Join Britt Hawthorne (they/she), author of the highly-anticipated, New York Times Bestseller, Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide (Simon Element, 2022). The book is an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting and it received a starred review from Kirkus. 

Hosted by Morse Institute Library

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Social Justice Parenting: Raising Compassionate, Anti-Racist, and Socially Conscious Children
Mar
7
7:00 PM19:00
Racial Justice Series - 3 Night Program
Mar
1
to Mar 29

Racial Justice Series - 3 Night Program

Please join us for three evenings of racial justice training. This is an opportunity to engage in small and large group discussions in a safe space. Each session will build on the last, as we work together to create shared language, and forge deeper connections by telling our stories and listening to the experiences of others. By the end of the third evening we will have a better understanding of each other, and be able to utilize what we have learned to move awareness into action in our own lives.


Hosted by Natick Is United

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Natick's 18th Annual MLK Day Celebration
Jan
16
10:00 AM10:00

Natick's 18th Annual MLK Day Celebration

Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy that inspires and empowers us all. Our program will feature performances from student groups, Middle and High School MLK Day Creative Contest winners, community leaders and partners, Interfaith Clergy representatives, a moving keynote, and more! We hope you will join us immediately following the program (at 11:15am) for a Community Connection Event, including special MLK Day activities for all ages, and time to meet student groups, community organizations, neighbors and friends.

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Social Justice Parenting: Raising Compassionate, Anti-Racist, and Socially Conscious Children
Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

Social Justice Parenting: Raising Compassionate, Anti-Racist, and Socially Conscious Children

Please join us for this important VIRTUAL program in advance of Kindness Week and as part of our ongoing commitment as a community to practice kindness, respect, and justice for all! All are welcome! This program will address how to raise children who work to promote justice, compassion, and belonging for themselves and others. Dr. Traci Baxley will discuss the principles of Social Justice Parenting and offer strategies for implementing these values into your daily life. Simultaneous ASL and Portuguese Language Interpretation will be provided at this event.

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Natick is hiring for Director of Equity, Inclusion and Outreach!
Oct
26
to Dec 31

Natick is hiring for Director of Equity, Inclusion and Outreach!

The Town of Natick seeks qualified candidates for the position of Director of Equity, Inclusion and Outreach. The position is responsible for the development of diversity, equity and inclusion programs for the Town, leading/supporting the Town’s efforts to support disproportionately impacted populations impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and engage with the Select Board and relevant stakeholders in advancing such work. The position will remain open until filled.

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Natick Days
Sep
10
10:00 AM10:00

Natick Days

Join us for Natick Days!

Join us on Saturday, September 10 for the annual Natick Days Festival! The day will be full of food, fun, and entertainment while highlighting the work of the service organizations and volunteers that make the Town of Natick such a great place to live, work and play.

Hosted By The Town of Natick

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Multicultural Day in Natick
Aug
27
11:00 AM11:00

Multicultural Day in Natick

Each year, we celebrate the many cultures within our community through the offering of native foods, music, dance, and performances. This event is free and open to the public and strives to build deeper connections among community members through education, entertainment, and fun.

Hosted by Natick Center Cultural District

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I’ll Go and Come Back: A Diverse Books Story Hour
Jun
11
2:00 PM14:00

I’ll Go and Come Back: A Diverse Books Story Hour

Join us as award winning author Rajani LaRocca reads her new book about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures—and across the world. This special story hour will take place at the Morse Institute Library.

Hosted by SPARK Kindness

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Holi Festival 2022
May
21
2:00 PM14:00

Holi Festival 2022

Celebrate the spirit of multi-culturalism of our town with Holi! Holi (/holi/;Sanskrit: हो ली Holi) is a spring festival celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, also known as the "festival of colors" or the "festival of love".

There will be eco-friendly dry powdered color available for all, Bollywood music with a DJ, and delicious Indian food for purchase. This is a free event, with the exception of the food. The Morse Institute Library will partner with us to provide activities on the library lawn. 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the Morse Institute Library will be Holi-related craft activities and book readings.

Co-Hosted by Natick Center Cultural District & Morse Institute Library

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Racial Justice Series - 3 Night Program
Mar
29
to Apr 26

Racial Justice Series - 3 Night Program

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Please join us for three evenings of racial justice training. This is an opportunity to engage in small and large group discussions in a safe space. Each session will build on the last, as we work together to create shared language, and forge deeper connections by telling our stories and listening to the experiences of others. By the end of the third evening we will have a better understanding of each other, and be able to utilize what we have learned to move awareness into action in our own lives.


Hosted by Natick Is United

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Racial Justice Series - 3 Night Program
Jan
19
to Feb 2

Racial Justice Series - 3 Night Program

Please join us for three evenings of racial justice training. Each session will build on the last, as we work together to create shared language, and forge deeper connections by telling our stories and listening to the experiences of others. By the end of the third evening we will have a better understanding of each other, and be able to utilize what we have learned to move awareness into action in our own lives.


Hosted by Natick Is United

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