October means Halloween and there are plenty of spooktacular events and ghoulish displays brewing in the area to experience — if you dare. This coming weekend will be the final opportunity of the season to go through the haunted corn maze at The Gardener’s Spot in Leominster, an all-ages friendly event titled The Night of […]
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Fitchburg Health Department to host free community Narcan training
FITCHBURG — The city’s Health Department is partnering with local nonprofit Making Opportunity Count (MOC) to hold a free community Narcan and overdose prevention training on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at MOC, 40 Fairmount St. A free dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m. followed by the training at 6 p.m. Local resource information will be […]
Haunted Hayride at Coggshall Park Oct. 17
FITCHBURG — They’re creepy and they’re spooky, and on Friday, Oct. 17, Coggshall Park will be filled with zombies, ghouls, killer clowns, cult members, Mike Myers, adding screams and scares to the first ever “Haunted Hayride” produced by Civic Days and Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Department. Known for its natural beauty and tranquil setting, Coggshall […]
Stages: Talking with MRT favorite MacDonald about season-opener ‘Misery’
Merrimack Repertory Theatre begins its 2025-26 season with “Misery,” adapted by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King. The thrilling stage adaptation of the popular book runs Oct. 15 through Nov. 2 at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall, Merrimack Street, Lowell. In this gripping psychological thriller, celebrated novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash during a blizzard by Annie Wilkes — his self-proclaimed “number one fan.” What begins as a lifesaving gesture spirals into a chilling battle of wills when Annie’s obsession takes a sinister turn. Best known for the iconic 1990 film […]
Eye on Art: Whistler House hosts joint exhibit receptions
Lowell’s Whistler House Museum of Art continues its 200th birthday celebration with a joint reception on Saturday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. for its two exhibits “Out of the Vault 2025” and the “Lowell Art Association (LAA) Artist Members Show” now on display. WHMA welcomes visitors to experience a selection of artworks from the museum’s extensive permanent collection. “Out of the Vault 2025” consists of beautiful seascapes, rural landscapes, and ethereal portraits which perfectly capture the essence of WHMA’s fine art from all over the world. These works, many of which are antiques, mirror the incredible elegance of the paintings exhibited in the historic […]
Metaphysical craft fair coming to the Fitchburg Armory
FITCHBURG — A special event coming up this weekend channels the paranormal in interesting ways. “Spirit Among Us” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the historic Armory on Wallace Avenue will feature a haunted investigation, metaphysical craft fair, buffet dinner, and spirit gallery. While the investigation and dinner portions are sold out, the free fair from […]
