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Weekend Activities in the Westwood Area: July 1-4

A roundup of activities for you in the Westwood area this Fourth of July Weekend.

 

You say you’ve got no idea what to do this weekend?

No problem. Westwood Patch is to help. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new events.

1. NEEDHAM FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND CELEBRATION

Where/When: Memorial Park, 92 Rosemary St, Needham; July 3: 5-10 p.m.
Why Go: While Westwood reserves its fireworks spectacular for New Year's Eve each year, a number of surrounding towns hold similar celebrations for Independence Day, including neighboring Needham. Be sure to check out the event for food, entertainment, and of course, fireworks!
Pricing: Free.

2. GENERATIONS OF LOCAL MUSIC

Where/When: Memorial Park, 92 Rosemary St, Needham; July 2: 4-9 p.m.
Why Go: Join generations of musicians in Needham and their bands at Memorial Park for a concert that is sure to rock. 
Pricing: Free.

3. RED, WHITE AND BLUE MUSICAL CONCERT & FAMILY PICNIC

Where/When: Needham High School, 609 Webster St, Needham Heights; July 1: 5:30-9 p.m.
Why Go: Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a patriotic concert at Memorial Park in Needham, as well as a concert featuring the Haverhill Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corps.
Pricing: Free.

4. DEDHAM SQUARE COUNTRY MARKET

Where/When: 626 High St, Dedham; Weekly on Sundays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Why Go: A weekly market will be held at the new "Dedham Square Country Market," featuring a variety of items and a variety of vendors.
Pricing: Prices vary by vendor.

5. ENJOY A GOOD READ!

Where/When: Westwood Public Library (Main Branch), 668 High St, Westwood; Daily (for the library's summer hours, click here).
Why Go: Summer's as good a time as any to catch up on your reading. As part of the Westwood Public Library's Young Adult Summer Reading program, patrons can read a book of their choosing, write a review, bring it to the reference desk and get a book to keep from a large selection of young adult titles. 
Pricing: Free.

About this column: "Get Out" is a weekly column filled with ideas for weekend activities. Related Topics: Fourth Of July, Things To Do, and WkndPlanner

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