Links to Local Resources

  • Natick Recreation and Parks - https://www.natickma.gov/Recreation

    • 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 - https://morseinstitute.libguides.com/digital-branch

      • 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 books clubs, arts and crafts, and virtual experiences.

    • Bacon Free Library - https://baconfreelibrary.org/

      • A modern library hosted 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 - https://natickfarm.org/

    • 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) - https://tcan.org/

    • 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.  

  • The Holly Chin Natick Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) https://www.napastage.org/

    • Non-profit focusing on beginner to intermediate acting and singing for adults and children.

    • Participants are empowered to use their strengths in musicals, acting workshops, voice exercises, and movement.

  • New England Sci-Tech - https://www.nescitech.org/content.aspx?page_id =0&club _id=508616

    • 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 - https://www.sparkkindness.org/

    • 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.