Sturbridge Recreation Department

05/31/2026

🌽🎶 The Sturbridge Farmers Market is only ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎶🌽

We are incredibly excited for what is shaping up to be our BIGGEST and BEST opening weekend yet! 👏

This season will feature:
🛍 Amazing local vendors
🥬 Fresh produce & farm products
🍪 Delicious baked goods & specialty foods
🎨 Handmade crafts & artisan items
🎶 Live music & community atmosphere
💙 Returning favorites AND exciting new faces!

The Common is going to be FULL of energy this summer, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another fantastic season of shopping local and supporting small businesses.

📅 Opening Day is NEXT WEEK (June 7th)!
🕘 Sundays 9am-1pm, June-October
📍 Sturbridge Town Common

Get ready for a great summer at the Sturbridge Farmers Market! ☀️

05/30/2026

🚀 Young entrepreneurs wanted! 🚀

Applications are still OPEN for the very first 🎉 Sturbridge Kids Market! 🎉

Do you have a child entering grades 3–8 this fall who loves to:
🎨 Create
💡 Invent
🛍 Sell
🖌 Craft
🎲 Design
🧵 Build
…or dream about running their own business someday?

This is their chance to launch a business and be part of an exciting new community event!

📅 Sunday, August 30
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Sturbridge Town Common

Selected participants will:
✅ Run their own booth
✅ Sell products they create
✅ Learn entrepreneurship skills
✅ Gain confidence & real-world experience

📅 Applications close June 18th
📬 Participants selected by July 1st

We can’t wait to see the creativity and ideas our young entrepreneurs bring to the Sturbridge Kids Market!

👇 Apply Here 👇
https://forms.gle/4mZXdVRq8EHmw4HC9

05/29/2026

☀️ School’s almost out… which means Sturbridge Recreation Summer Rec is almost here! ☀️

Get ready for a summer filled with:
🎨 Games & Activities
⚽ Sports & Outdoor Fun
💦 Summer Adventures
🤝 Friends & Team Building
🌞 Classic Summer Memories

Our Summer Rec program is a great way for kids to stay active, make friends, and enjoy an exciting summer in the community!

📅 Program Dates & Registration Info Available Now
👉 Register Here: https://sturbridgema.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29840

Spots fill quickly each year, so don’t wait too long to sign up!

Program details and list of activities for online registration.

05/28/2026

📢 Help Shape the Future of the Douty Road Property! 📢

The Town of Sturbridge invites residents to attend a public forum to discuss the future possibilities for the recently acquired Douty Road property. This is an exciting opportunity to share ideas and help guide the conceptual master planning process for this important community space.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Sturbridge Town Hall – 308 Main Street

Town staff and representatives from Pare Corporation will be on hand for this family-friendly community discussion.

We encourage residents to attend and share their thoughts as we begin planning for the future of this property!

Please RSVP to:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

05/23/2026

🔥 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🔥

Join us THIS EVENING for the Sturbridge Recreation Spring Bonfire on the Town Common!

📅 Saturday, May 23rd
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Sturbridge Town Common

🎶 Live Music by Sunshine and Blue Skies Band
🍔 B.T.'s Smokehouse
🍻 Altruist Brewing Company
🍦 Suzy Qs Ice Cream
🍪 Cookies by Ray

Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends and enjoy a fun spring evening on the Common with live music, great food, and community atmosphere!

We can’t wait to kick off the season with everyone tonight! 🔥☀️

05/20/2026

🚀 Young entrepreneurs wanted! 🚀

Applications are NOW OPEN for the very first 🎉 Sturbridge Kids Market! 🎉

Do you have a child entering grades 3–8 this fall who loves to:
🎨 Create
💡 Invent
🛍 Sell
🖌 Craft
🎲 Design games
💎 Make jewelry
🧵 Build something unique
…or dream about owning a business someday?

Now’s their chance to run their very own business at the Sturbridge Kids Market!

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Sturbridge Town Common

Selected participants will:
✅ Run their own booth
✅ Sell products they create
✅ Learn entrepreneurship & business skills
✅ Gain confidence and real-world experience
✅ Be part of an exciting new community event!

Participation is limited to 10 vendors for Year 1, and applications will be reviewed to create a fun and diverse market experience.

📅 Applications are open through June 18th
📬 Participants will be selected by July 1st

We can’t wait to see the creativity and ideas our young entrepreneurs bring to the Sturbridge Kids Market! 👏

👇 Apply Here 👇
https://forms.gle/v1Uditbse9mHgtLB8

05/19/2026

🎶☀️ The 2026 Sturbridge Summer Concert Series is coming! ☀️🎶

Join us Thursday nights starting June 11th on the Sturbridge Town Common all summer long for FREE live music, great community atmosphere, and an incredible variety of bands and performances!

📍 Sturbridge Town Common
🕕 Thursdays • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🪑 Bring your chairs & blankets!
🎟 FREE Admission

This year’s lineup includes some old and new favorites covering the musical spectrum:
🎸 Classic Rock
🤠 Country
🌴 Trop Rock
🎷 Big Band
🎤 Pop & Party Music
🌊 Surf Rock
🎻 Folk & Americana
…and more!

A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this series possible for the community!

We’re incredibly excited for another summer filled with music, friends, dancing, and evenings on the Common. 🎶

Check out the full lineup below and start planning your Thursdays now! Fridge magnets and flyers are on the way!

05/18/2026

🔥 SPRING BONFIRE IS THIS SATURDAY! 🔥

Join Sturbridge Recreation as we kick off the season with an evening of live music, food, fire, and community fun at the Sturbridge Town Common!

📅 Saturday, May 23rd
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Sturbridge Town Common

🎶 Live Music By:
Sunshine and Blue Skies Band

🍔 Featuring:
• Altruist Brewing Company
• B.T.'s Smokehouse
• Kettle and Pine
• Suzy Qs Ice Cream
• Cookies by Ray

Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends and enjoy a relaxing spring evening around the bonfire!

We can’t wait to see everyone out on the Common! 🔥

05/14/2026

🚨 Calling all young entrepreneurs! 🚨

The Sturbridge Recreation Department is excited to announce the VERY FIRST 🎉 Sturbridge Kids Market! 🎉

Do you have a child who loves to:
🎨 Create
🛠 Build
💡 Invent
🧁 Design
💎 Craft
🎲 Make games
🖌 Sell artwork
…or dreams of running their own business someday?

Now’s their chance!

🛍 The Sturbridge Kids Market will take place on:
📅 Sunday, August 30, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Sturbridge Town Common

The market will be held during the Sturbridge Farmers Market and will feature young entrepreneurs entering grades 3–8 this fall running their very own businesses!

Participants will:
✅ Create and sell their own products
✅ Learn business and financial skills
✅ Gain confidence and real-world experience
✅ Showcase their creativity to the community

🎯 Participation is limited to 10 vendors for Year 1, and applications will be reviewed to create a fun and diverse market experience. MUST be a Sturbridge Resident.

📅 Applications are open now through June 18th
📬 Selected participants will be notified by July 1st

This is going to be SUCH a fun addition to the community and we cannot wait to see the creativity our young entrepreneurs bring to the market!

👇 Application Link 👇
https://forms.gle/Afocj1yxJ6YeQT7X6

05/11/2026

⚾ Nominate a Sturbridge Hometown Hero! ⚾

As part of Sturbridge Takeover Day at Polar Park on July 21, Sturbridge Recreation is looking to recognize a local Hometown Hero during the game!

We’re looking for someone who makes a positive impact in our community — whether through volunteer work, public service, coaching, helping others, or simply going above and beyond to make Sturbridge a better place.

📝 Submit your nomination today!
📅 Nominations close Monday, June 1 at 5:00pm

The selected Hometown Hero will be recognized during the WooSox game at Polar Park as part of our Sturbridge Takeover Day celebration.

Sturbridge Recreation is accepting nominations for our Sturbridge Hometown Hero to be recognized during Sturbridge Takeover Day at Polar Park on July 21. We are seeking nominations for individuals who make a positive impact in the Sturbridge community through volunteerism, leadership, service, mento...