Here are five picks of things to do in Worcester this weekend:
- Shadow or Spring? Worcester’s Groundhog Day celebration: The EcoTarium’s annual Groundhog Day event returns on Sunday, Feb. 2, with Mayor Joe Petty delivering a special proclamation at 11:30 a.m. Will Cornelia the groundhog predict six more weeks of winter, or is an early spring on the way? Guests can enjoy a full day of science-filled fun, including hibernation-themed storytime, keeper chats, and hands-on discovery sessions. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. on Siegfried Plaza, with activities running throughout the day.
- Celebrate Lunar New Year with a lion dance: Yup, we’re highlighting another EcoTarium event this weekend. Ring in the Year of the Wood Snake this Saturday kicking off at noon with a live lion dance performance by the SUN Lion Dance Team from the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts. The celebration runs all day, featuring educator-led programs and hands-on activities.
- Capture the moment at 7 Hills Camera Club’s open house and exhibit: Explore a world of stunning photography at “In House,” an open house exhibit hosted by the 7 Hills Camera Club. Happening Saturday, Feb. 1, from noon to 2 p.m. at First Unitarian Church, this showcase features breathtaking images of nature, urban landscapes, portraits, and abstract art. All pieces are available for purchase.
- A real hoot of a time: Discover the secret world of New England’s native owls at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary at this owl prowl for adults on Friday, Jan. 31, from 5–6:30 p.m. This guided program begins with an introduction to owl behavior, adaptations, and ecology before heading onto the trails to listen and look for these elusive nighttime hunters. The walk takes place at dusk with moderate terrain, so dress warmly.
- Sound and fury: a stormy, soaring string showcase: Experience the forces of nature through with the Worcester Chamber Music Society this Sunday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. at Assumption University’s Jeanne Y. Curtis Hall. This captivating program moves from Beethoven’s turbulent String Quintet in C (“The Storm”) to the hauntingly beautiful Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale) by George Crumb, concluding with Haydn’s radiant “Sunrise” Quartet. Arrive early for a pre-concert talk at 3:30 p.m. to deepen your appreciation of these evocative works. Held in the Tsotis Family Academic Center, this performance promises an afternoon of tempest, tranquility, and transcendence.
For more events, visit the Discover Central Massachusetts events calendar.
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