Natick brief: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Archived edition, published Sunday, November 1, 2026. See today's Natick page.

Bacon Free Library hosts Police Storytime.

From Natick News

• October deed data reveals six-figure sales gap. Natick News reviewed every home sale recorded in October and found a six-figure spread between the priciest property and the least expensive one, a gap that raises questions about affordability in town.Natick News

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: MetroWest transit advisory board meets Monday. The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board holds its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, according to the town calendar.Town of Natick
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Keefe Tech school committee meets Monday night. The South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District School Committee holds its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, per the town calendar.Town of Natick
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Bacon Free Library hosts Police Storytime. Bacon Free Library welcomes local police officers for a Police Storytime session at 10 a.m. Monday, reading to young children and talking about safety.Bacon Free Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Morse Institute Library offers two lapsit storytimes. Morse Institute Library runs back-to-back Lapsit Storytime sessions at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Story Craft Room for babies and caregivers.Morse Institute Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 2:00 p.m.: Teens can paint by sticker at Morse library. Morse Institute Library's Teen Room hosts a Paint-By-Sticker take-and-make craft activity starting at 2 p.m. Monday for teens.Morse Institute Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 3:00 p.m.: Morse library offers walk-in technology help Monday. Morse Institute Library offers free walk-in technology assistance from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday for residents with device or software questions.Morse Institute Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Morse library hosts family Play Nights. Morse Institute Library's Children's Department hosts Play Nights from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, with games out for families to enjoy together.Morse Institute Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Bacon Free Library hosts WWII author talk. Bacon Free Library presents a virtual author talk with Shannon McKenna Schmidt on her book about World War II first ladies, starting at 7 p.m. Monday.Bacon Free Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:00 p.m.: Brown Elementary School Council meets Tuesday. The Brown Elementary School Council holds its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to the town calendar.Town of Natick
• Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 a.m.: Bacon Free Library preschool storytime Tuesday. Bacon Free Library hosts its All Together preschool storytime at 10 a.m. Tuesday for young children and caregivers.Bacon Free Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 a.m.: Morse library holds preschool storytime Tuesday. Morse Institute Library's Story Craft Room hosts an All Together Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Tuesday.Morse Institute Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 a.m.: Christ Lutheran hosts Watercolor Connection fellowship. Christ Lutheran Church in Natick hosts its Watercolor Connection fellowship group at 10 a.m. Tuesday for members interested in painting together.Christ Lutheran Church
• Tue, Nov 3, 12:00 p.m.: Library bookmobile stops at MathWorks campus. The Morse Institute Library bookmobile visits MathWorks' Lakeside Campus from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, offering books and library services to employees.Morse Institute Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Library bookmobile visits Avenu at Natick. The Morse Institute Library bookmobile stops at Avenu at Natick from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, bringing library materials to residents there.Morse Institute Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Morse library hosts author talk with Asha Frost. Morse Institute Library hosts a virtual author talk with Asha Frost on reclaiming inner wisdom through Indigenous teachings, starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday.Morse Institute Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Morse library's Cookbook Club meets Tuesday. Morse Institute Library's Cookbook Club gathers in the Morse Room at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for its November discussion.Morse Institute Library
• Wed, Nov 4: Early release day set for Natick elementary schools. Bennett-Hemenway and Brown elementary schools dismiss early on Thursday, November 4, for a districtwide early release day; Brown's early release applies to elementary and Pre-K only.Natick Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 2:30 p.m.: Library workshop teaches Japanese chigiri-e card-making. Morse Institute Library hosts an adult workshop on Japanese chigiri-e torn-paper card-making from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Lebowitz Meeting Hall.Morse Institute Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:30 p.m.: Natick Cultural Council meets Thursday night. The Natick Cultural Council holds its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, per the town calendar.Town of Natick
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Walnut Hill hosts Composers' Concert Thursday. Walnut Hill School for the Arts presents a Composers' Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in Boswell Hall, featuring student compositions.Walnut Hill School for the Arts
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Library offers Medicare planning session Thursday. Morse Institute Library hosts a Planning for Medicare program at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Trustees Room for residents nearing eligibility.Morse Institute Library
• Thu, Nov 5: Russell's hosts annual Ladies Night Out. A local business hosts Russell's Annual Ladies Night Out on Thursday, November 5, according to the Natick Patch events calendar.Natick Patch
• Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 a.m.: Registration opens for still life drawing class. The town calendar lists registration opening at 10 a.m. Friday, November 6, for a Still Life Drawing Class offered through Natick's recreation programs.Town of Natick
• Fri, Nov 6: TCAN Players open Arthur Miller's All My Sons. TCAN Players begin a run of Arthur Miller's All My Sons Friday, November 6, continuing through November 15. MetroWest Daily News reports the ten-member cast draws performers from across Massachusetts.TCAN
• Sat, Nov 7: Natick Community Organic Farm hosts Discovery Days. Natick Community Organic Farm hosts Farm Discovery Days on Saturday, November 7, offering hands-on activities for families exploring the farm.Natick Community Organic Farm
• Sat, Nov 7: A cappella chorus performs Harvest of Harmony show. The Boston Skyline A Cappella Chorus performs its Harvest of Harmony concert in Natick on Saturday, November 7, according to the Natick Patch events calendar.Natick Patch
• Sun, Nov 8: The British Have Come! event set for Sunday. A local event called The British Have Come! is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, according to the Natick Patch calendar.Natick Patch
• Sun, Nov 8: Forum explores spiritual foundations of political resistance. A community forum titled Spiritual Foundations of Political Resistance is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, per the Natick Patch events calendar.Natick Patch

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