It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Solar Open House Where: 307 Brookline St., Needham When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why go: Come learn about the amazing benefits and incentives of going solar. There are only two options when a homeowner goes solar, you either make money (owning a system) or save money (lease the system.) If you can go solar and produce clean sustainable energy, why would …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. St. Sebastian’s Presents “Anything Goes” WHERE: St. Sebastian's School, 1191 Greendale Ave., Needham (Ward Hall) WHEN: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-3 at 7 p.m. WHY GO: Watch students from St. Sebastian’s School in Needham and Montrose School in Medfield bring the Cole Porter classic musical "Anything Goes” to the local stage. COST: Suggested donation of $2 per person…

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. Needham High School PTC Craft Fair Where: Needham High School, 609 Webster St., Needham When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why go: Get an early start on your holiday shopping at Needham High School’s 31st annual juried craft fair. Explore more than 100 selected exhibitors and see an extensive array of fashions, gifts, home goods, body products and more. The …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Parent Talk Fall Used Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 1132 Highland Ave., Needham When: Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why go: Stock up on high-quality, bargain-priced children's and maternity items at Parent Talk’s annual fall sale. Proceeds benefit Parent Talk's community work and events; all unsold items are donated to …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. Needham Fall Clean-up Day Where: Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8:30-11 a.m. Why go: Help clean up Needham before winter sets in. Volunteers should meet at the PSAB between 8:30 and 9 a.m. to receive a clean-up site and trash bags. Individuals should bring their own work gloves. Registration is requested …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. Needham Rockets vs. Brookline Warriors Football Where: Memorial Field, Rosemary Street and Highland Avenue, Needham When: Friday, Oct 5 at 6 p.m. Why go: Cheer on the Needham High School Rockets as they host the Brookline Warriors in this week's Friday football game. After the game, Needham teens can drop by the high school gym for the Needham Coalition for Youth …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Friends of the Needham Public Library Book Sale Where: Needham Free Public Library, 1139 Highland Ave., Needham When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1-4 p.m. Why go: Shop from a variety of paperback and hardcover books for all ages, as well as CDs and DVDs. Cost: Most books cost 50 cents to $1. Benefits: Needham Free Public Library…

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Needham Oktoberfest Where/when: The Village Club, 83 Morton St., Needham; Saturday, Sept. 22 from 3-11 p.m. Why go: The Village Club is celebrating Oktoberfest—a 16-day festival held annually in Germany—right here in Needham with food and activities for all ages. From 3-6 p.m., families can drop by for children’s games and prizes, a bouncy house, a dunk tank and …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Black, White & Read All Over Gala Where/when: Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot St., Needham; Friday, Sept. 14, 7-11 p.m. Why go: Gather your friends for a fun evening for a good cause—helping raise funds for the Library Foundation of Needham, which supports the Needham Free Public Library. Attendees will enjoy a buffet dinner, dancing and delightful distractions, as…

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. First Home Football Game of the Season Where/when: Memorial Field, Rosemary Street and Highland Avenue, Needham; Friday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Why go: Signs the season is rapidly changing into fall: The kids are back in school, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks and now football has returned to Needham High School! Come celebrate the season and cheer on the …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Parent Talk Presents Flicks on the Field: “The Lorax” Where/when: Memorial Field, 92 Rosemary St., Needham; Saturday, Aug. 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Why go: Bring your comfortable lawn chairs and cozy blankets and enjoy a free movie under the stars at Parent Talk's annual Flicks on the Field. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. For younger children who may not …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Swim at Rosemary Pool Where/when: Rosemary Pool, Rosemary St. and Hillside Ave., Needham; Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19 from 12:30-7:45 p.m. Why go: This will be the last weekend to cool off at Rosemary Pool. The pool season closes on Friday, Aug. 24. Take advantage of the opportunity and see what Needham has to offer. And remember: Admission is half off after …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. St. Joseph's Summer Theatre Presents “Cinderella” Where/when: Babson College, 231 Forest St., Wellesley; Thursday-Friday, Aug. 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. Why go: See talented local youth from Saint Joseph's Summer Theatre program perform “Cinderella” onstage at Sorenson Center at Babson College. Pricing: Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. FUNtastic Saturdays for Kids Where/when: Linden Square Courtyard, 180 Linden St., Wellesley; Saturday, Aug. 4, 1-4 p.m. Why go: Linden Square hosts its summer fun days every Saturday from July 7 to Sept. 15. Kids can enjoy a petting farm, entertainment, summer crafts and much more. See the full summer schedule on the Linden Square website. Pricing: Free 2. Swim at …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Olympic Fun Day Where/when: Watertown, Boston, Medford and other towns—or plan one in Needham; Saturday, July 28, various times Why go: First Lady Michelle Obama's fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in your town in a number of ways, including getting the word out about Olympic Fun Day on …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. FUNtastic Saturdays for Kids Where/when: Linden Square Courtyard, 180 Linden St., Wellesley; Saturday, July 21, 1-4 p.m. Why go: Every Saturday, from July 7 to Sept. 15, Linden Square will host its summer fun days. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, arts and crafts and much more. On July 21, children’s music performer Stacey Peasley will play from 1:30-3…

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. FUNtastic Saturdays for Kids Where/when: Linden Square Courtyard, 180 Linden St., Wellesley; Saturday, July 14, 1-4 p.m. Why go: Every Saturday through Sept. 15, Linden Square will host its summer fun days. This weekend, kids can enjoy a petting farm, magician, farm animal magnet decorating and popcorn, among other activities. See the full summer schedule on the …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Little League Tournament Where/when: Kelley and Wall Fields at Coakley Middle School, 1315 Washington St., Norwood; Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8, various times Why go: Watch competitive Little League teams from Needham and other area towns as they begin their quest to reach the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, during the District 11 Little …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Wilmington’s Fourth of July Festivities Where/when: Wilmington Town Common, Middlesex Ave. and School St., Wilmington; Friday, June 29 from 6-11:30 p.m., Saturday, June 30 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (plus Monday, July 2-Tuesday, July 3) Why go: Needham’s Fourth of July festivities don’t begin until July 3, so if you’re looking for …

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Needham Business Association Street Fair Where/when: Needham Town Common, Highland and Great Plain avenues, Needham; Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why go: Rescheduled after it was rained out earlier this month, the annual Needham Business Association Street Fair is always a fun way to see what the community has to offer. Various local businesses and …