Links to Local Resources

  • Natick Recreation and Parks

    • Offers a variety of sports, drama, musicals, babysitting courses, STEM workshops, adaptive programming, childcare, special events and more!

    • Natick has over 20 publicly available parks, fields, and playgrounds as well as Memorial Beach located on Dug Pond which is open for swimming in the summer.

  • Libraries:

    • Morse Institute Library

      • Offers a plethora of resources - books, audio and visual media, museum passes, meeting room rentals, library of things, and the Bookmobile!

      • Programs for all ages including book clubs, arts and crafts, and virtual experiences.

    • Bacon Free Library

      • A modern library housed in a historical building. Offers programs for adults and children.

      • The building also houses the Natick Historical Society Museum in the lower level, which offers a rich collection of artifacts and memorabilia of local significance.

  • Natick Community Organic Farm

    • Can visit the farm from dawn until dusk at no cost.

    • Offers special events throughout the year as well as seasonal programming for adults and children. Some childcare options are also available.

  • The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)

    • Regional community arts organization offering performances, community theater, art exhibits, and children's workshops.

    • Children's workshops are available during the school year, summer, and vacation weeks.  

  • Natick Report

    • Natick Report provides a central source of news about the town through original reporting. Natick Report welcomes your story ideas and photos at natickreport@gmail.com

  • New England Sci-Tech

    • Non-profit STEM education center and maker space dedicated to project-based, hands-on learning for youth and families.

    • Offers after-school, weekend, and summer classes and workshops in electronics, space science, amateur radio, robotics, photography, coding, computers, and more.

  • SPARK Kindness

    • Free events and speaker series to build a kind, resilient and welcoming community where no one feels alone, bullied, unsupported or unconnected.

    • Supports families, schools, organizations, coaches, artists, faith and community leaders in building a culture that empowers youth and promotes kindness and respect.