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This Weekend in Needham: Pancake Breakfast, Local Theater and a Luminary Walk

Patch offers a few ideas for what to do around town Nov. 3-4.

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” 2. Longwood Opera Presents "The Barber of Seville" 3. 21st Annual Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast 4. Beth Shalom Garden Club’s 15th Annual Antiques Show 5. Needham's First Luminary Stroll Don’t see your event here? Make sure to add it to the Needham Patch calendar so we can help spread the news! Log in to your free account (or sign up now), click on “Events” in the blue navigation bar and then click “Add an Event.” Questions? Email becca.manning@patch.com. 

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This Weekend in Needham: Pumpkins, a Haunted House and Halloween Spooktacular at the Y

Patch offers a few ideas for what to do in the area this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28.

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. Don’t see your event here? Make sure to add it to the Needham Patch calendar so we can help spread the news! Log in to your free account (or sign up now), click on “Events” in the blue navigation bar and then click “Add an Event.” Questions? Email becca.manning@patch.com.

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This Weekend in Needham: Magic Show, Craft Fair and Clothing Sale

Patch offers a few ideas for what to do in the area Oct. 20-21.

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 2. “The Lucky Bob Show” 3. Family Fun at Carter Pumpkin Patch 4. Friends of Walker Craft Fair 5. Needham Farmers Market 6. Public Screening of “Big Little Town” Don’t see your event here? Make sure to add it to the Needham Patch calendar so we can help spread the news! Log in to your free account (or sign up now), click on “Events” in the blue navigation bar and then click “Add an Event.” Questions? Email becca.manning@patch.com.

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Halloween Weekends: Scary Stories, Parties, Burlesque and More

Looking for Halloween and autumn events this weekend? Check out this roundup of things to do across Massachusetts this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

This is Halloween! 'Tis the season when happy haunts begin to materialize and grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize. Of course, there's plenty to do in Salem, the Halloween Capital of the World, but there are lots of local events happening, too. Here's a roundup of Halloween and autumnal events taking place in and around Needham this Friday, Oct. 12, Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14. NEEDHAM Family Fun at Carter Pumpkin Patch—Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-3 p.m. Free. Bring the kids over to Carter Memorial United Methodist Church's Pumpkin Patch on Saturday afternoons throughout October to pick out a pumpkin from their wide selection and enjoy fun activities. On Oct. 13, the church will offer a trackless train ride around the church …

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PHOTOS: 2012 Needham Harvest Fair

The Business Association's annual event was held Saturday on the Town Common.

Like the Street Fair last spring, the Needham Business Association's annual Harvest Fair and Souper Bowl has returned to the Town Common after being moved temporarily to Memorial Park during the renovations of Needham Town Hall. The fall festival was held on Saturday, Oct. 6, and brought together local businesses, organizations, musicians, artisans and residents for a day of fun, fellowship and great fall food. Under the Souper Bowl tent, visitors could sample soups from various restaurants and kitchens in Needham and vote for their favorite. On the front steps of Town Hall, musicians and dancers performed for the crowds, and businesses and organizations offered a look at their wares and services at booths set up throughout the Town Common…

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This Weekend in Needham: NBA Harvest Fair and Bike To The Market Day

Patch offers a few ideas for what to do in the area Oct. 5-7.

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. Don’t see your event here? Make sure to add it to the Needham Patch calendar so we can help spread the news! Log in to your free account (or sign up now), click on “Events” in the blue navigation bar and then click “Add an Event.” Questions? Email becca.manning@patch.com.

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Needham Roche Bros. To Host 60th Anniversary Party

The Chestnut Street grocery store will celebrate its big milestone with family fun this weekend.

Roche Bros. in Needham is celebrating its 60th anniversary, and as part of the festivities, the Chestnut Street store in Needham will be having an in-store celebration this weekend with fun for the whole family. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, there will be gift basket raffles, refreshments, visits by the Danger Ranger characters and, of course, a "Happy 60th" birthday cake for everyone to enjoy. Drop by the store at 377 Chestnut St. and join in the celebration.

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What To Do This Weekend in Needham: Sept. 29-30

Shop the library book sale or the farmers market, bid on a "Chair To Remember," see a fashion show or drop by the Homegrown Coffeehouse for live music.

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 2. “A Chair To Remember” Silent and Live Auction Event 3. Homegrown Coffeehouse 2012-13 Season Opener 4. Fashionably Pink Brunch and Shopping Day 5. Needham Farmers Market Don’t see your event here? Make sure to add it to the Needham Patch calendar so we can help spread the word. Log in to your free account (or sign up now), click on “Events” in the blue navigation bar and then click “Add an Event.” Questions? Email becca.manning@patch.com.

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5 Things To Do This Weekend: Sept. 22-23

Enjoy Oktoberfest right here in Needham, shop a giant children's item tag sale or the Farmers Market, support Walker School or hear some great music.

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 2. Mass. Mothers of Twins Association Children’s Tag Sale 3. Great Hall Concert Series Presents Orion 4. Third Annual Walk for Walker School and Fun Fair 5. Needham Farmers Market

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6 Things To Do This Weekend: Sept. 7-9

Cheer on the Rockets at the first home football game of the season, celebrate grandparents with a party at North Hill or get your fill at the Needham Farmers Market Tomato Fest.

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 2. 5th Quarter 3. Johnny the K Show 4. Carter Memorial UMC Open House and Barbecue Lunch 5. Needham Farmers Market Tomato Fest 6. Grandparents Day Celebration Featuring Rick Goldin

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