Natick Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Ribbon cutting opens new Pickerel Pond boardwalk

Happening Sun, Nov 1

• 9:00 a.m.: Conservation Commission cuts ribbon on pond boardwalk The town's Conservation Commission holds a ribbon-cutting Sunday at 9 a.m. for the new Pickerel Pond Floating Boardwalk, a new section of trail connector.Town of Natick
• 9:00 a.m.: *CANCELLED**REVISED* Advance Processing for November 3, 2026 State Election (If needed): Sunday at 9:00 a.m *CANCELLED**REVISED* Advance Processing for November 3, 2026 State Election (If needed) is listed on the town calendar for Sunday, Nov. 1 at 9:00 a.m.Town of Natick
• 11:30 a.m.: First Congregational offers first aid training First Congregational Church of Natick offers a First Aid Training session Sunday at 11:30 a.m.First Congregational Church of Natick
• 12:00 p.m.: Natick Catholic holds adult faith forum Natick Catholic Community holds its Adult Faith Forum Sunday at noon.Natick Catholic Community
• 2:00 p.m.: Broadmoor hosts fall foliage and leaf crafts Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick hosts a Fall Foliage Exploration and leaf-craft program Sunday at 2 p.m.Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
• 3:00 p.m.: Natick Is United runs food pantry drive Natick Is United runs its Fill the Pantries food collection drive Sunday at 3 p.m.Natick Is United
• 11:59 p.m.: Lacrosse early-bird registration discount ends Sunday Natick Youth Lacrosse's early-bird discount of 10 percent off Spring 2027 registration closes Sunday at 11:59 p.m.Natick Youth Lacrosse
• Sound & Spirit opens holiday concert ticket sales Sound & Spirit opens ticket sales Sunday for its Dreaming Season holiday concerts, set for Dec. 11 and 12 at First Congregational Church.Sound & Spirit

Yesterday in Natick (Sat, Oct 31)

• Patch flags candidate's alleged double voting Natick Patch's morning newsletter raised questions about a candidate's alleged double voting, without providing further details in the available preview, according to Patch.Natick Patch
• Veterans Day parade to honor non-marching vets Natick Patch's newsletter reported the town's Veterans Day parade will include a way to honor veterans unable to march, without detailing the plan further.Natick Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: MetroWest transit board meets Monday The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meets Monday at 10 a.m. in Framingham.MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Keefe Tech school committee meets Monday The South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District Committee, which includes Keefe Tech, meets Monday at 6 p.m. in Framingham.Keefe Tech
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Natick School Committee meets Monday Natick's School Committee meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Natick
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Library offers two lapsit storytime sessions Morse Institute Library offers two Lapsit Storytime sessions for babies and toddlers Monday at 10 and 10:30 a.m.Morse Institute Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Bacon library hosts police storytime Bacon Free Library hosts Police Storytime for young children Monday at 10 a.m.Bacon Free Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 2:00 p.m.: Teen craft kit offered at library Morse Institute Library's Teen Take & Make offers a paint-by-sticker craft kit Monday at 2 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 3:00 p.m.: Library offers Monday tech help Morse Institute Library offers walk-in technology help Monday from 3 to 5 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Library hosts family play night Morse Institute Library hosts Play Nights for families Monday at 6:30 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Author talk on WWII first lady Bacon Free Library hosts a virtual author talk Monday at 7 p.m. with Shannon McKenna Schmidt discussing "The First Lady of World War II."Bacon Free Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Wednesday evening Natick's Select Board meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the second floor of Town Hall.Town of Natick
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board holds public meeting The Natick Planning Board holds a public meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the School Committee Room at Town Hall.Town of Natick
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Walnut Hill stages composers' concert Walnut Hill School for the Arts presents a Composers' Concert Thursday at 7 p.m. in Boswell Hall.Natick Center Cultural District
• Fri, Nov 6: TCAN opens 'All My Sons' run TCAN Players open Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" Friday, running through Nov. 15 at The Center for Arts in Natick.TCAN
• Fri, Nov 6, 7:30 p.m.: Walnut Hill stages 'Peter and the Starcatcher' Walnut Hill Theater presents "Peter and the Starcatcher" Friday through Sunday at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston.Walnut Hill School for the Arts
• Sat, Nov 7: Farm hosts Discovery Days program Natick Community Organic Farm hosts its Farm Discovery Days program Saturday, Nov. 7.Natick Community Organic Farm
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Trail group leads invasives site walk Friends of Natick Trails leads a natives-and-invasives site walk on the Cochituate Rail Trail Saturday at 9 a.m. with the town's conservation agent.Friends of Natick Trails

More events and things to do →

Browse this week: Government & development · Events & things to do · Schools
Every past edition

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.