What to do around Upton this weekend

Maplewood Cemetery
Maplewood Cemetery by John Reed

Lots of activities this weekend around town. On Friday morning the Upton Board of Health will be hosting a Flu Clinic, get the shot not the flu.

Nipmuc Regional HS  Juniors, Evan Offord, Tylor Costello, and Jack Gallagher  are hosting Shoot for a Cure – raising funds for cancer; a girls basketball tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday Oct 18 and Sunday October 19 between the hours of  8 a.m. and  5 p.m. and will be held at Nipmuc, Clough, and Miscoe Hill. If you are around plan on popping in, watch some b-ball, and help these young men have a successful fundraiser. (THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NOV 15/16)

Blackstone Valley Technical High School will be buzzing with activity this weekend as they are hosting their homecoming games and activities.

The Upton Board of Health is holding a hazardous waste day on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the DPW which is beside Nipmuc Regional High School.

If you would like to see your event featured in “What to do around Upton this weekend” email jenniferd@uptondaily.com or call (206)-350-2086.

Friday Oct 18

Flu Clinic – Upton Senior Center  located at 2 Farm Street Upton

Jack-O-Latern Spectacular – 6 p.m. – 11 p.m Roger Williams Zoo

Shrek the Musical – 7:30 p.m. – Stadium Theater Woonsocket

Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez – 8 p.m. – Christine Ohlman has been the lead singer for the SNL band for the last 20 years rocking the audience during the commercial breaks (blues/jazz genre). She is known as the Beehive Queen of SNL and she also sang the 30 Rock theme. Her list of accomplishments are huge! Location is Chans – 267 Main Street Woonsocket. Call 401-765-1900 for reservations.

Chris Macdonald’s Memories of Elvis – 8:00 p.m. Hanover Theater Worcester

Haunted Corn Maze at Wojcik Farm – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – $13 per person cash only – Have you ever heard the tale of Mass Acre Farm? Wojcik Farm – 65 Milk Street Blackstone

Saturday Oct 19

Upton’s Hazardous Waste Day – 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the DPW, 100 Pleasant Street (beside Nipmuc High School)

Story Time at A Little Common Sense – 10:30 a.m. – Join Miss Lisa on the front porch for a fun story time on Saturday mornings this summer!

Zoo Boo Days Begins –  Is your child already excited for Halloween this year? Why not get a jump-start on the celebrations, starting on Saturday, October 19th at Southwick’s Zoo? During “Zoo Boo Days,” children under the age of 12 will get free admission to the zoo when they show up in their costume! Along with offering free admission, the zoo is hosting a bunch of Halloween-themed activities for Zoo Boo Days from October 19th to the 27th. There will be trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, which is a wonderful opportunity for those who cannot trick-or-treat in their own communities, or for anyone who loves candy!

Jack-O-Latern Spectacular – 6 p.m. – 11 p.m Roger Williams Zoo

Haunted Corn Maze at Wojcik Farm – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – $13 per person cash only – Have you ever heard the tale of Mass Acre Farm? Wojcik Farm – 65 Milk Street Blackstone

Shrek the Musical – 7:30 p.m. – Stadium Theater Woonsocket

Live Music at Red Rock – 7 pm.- 9:30 p.m.

Loretta Laroche: One Woman Show -8 p.m Hanover Theater Worcester

Live Music at the Rose Garden – Route 140 Upton

Sunday Oct 20

Sunday Jazz Brunch V Organic Cafe –  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  V organic Cafe will be serving brunch with live jazz, 62 Main Street Upton  508-529-2900.

Zoo Boo Days – Southwick’s Zoo

Harlem Wizards vs Nipmuc Warriors Doors open at 1 p.m. show starts at 2 p.m. Nipmuc Regional High School

Shrek the Musical – 2:00 p.m. – Stadium Theater Woonsocket

Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure – 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Hanover Theater

 

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  1. Hi, you included a link to the Mendon Drive-In in the ‘things to do’ section but they are closed for the season

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