DCU Center

Worcester Railers Opening Night

Professional hockey returns to Worcester on Sat., October 22rd as Worcester Railers HC take on Adirondack Thunder at the DCU Center.   The Railers encourage fans to head to the DCU Center before doors open on Sat., Oct. 22 for a free pre-game block party on Commercial St., presented by Encore Boston Harbor. The […]

Behind DCU Center

Worcester Railers Pre-Game Block Party

Celebrate the start of the Railers fifth season with a family-friendly block party presented by Encore Boston Harbor. The Railers in partnership with Off the Rails will close down Commercial Street, behind the DCU Center for a 4:30 p.m. party! The afternoon will include live music, delicious barbecue, mascot appearances, and fun […]

DCU Center

Railers Kids Takeover Game

Join the Worcester Railers for the team’s first-ever Kid’s Takeover Game, presented by M&T Bank and benefitting CASA Project Worcester County. The Railer’s youngest fans will be broadcasting, hosting, providing color commentary, and leading the charge in entertainment on Sun., Oct. 23rd. Doors open at the DCU Center at 2pm; puck drops at 3:05 p.m.. The afternoon will be packed […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Conservatory Winter/Spring Semester

Winter/spring 2023 classes are now open for registration! Register now to ignite creativity and inspire confidence in the new year! With classes for students of ALL ages in drama, dance, music and technical theatre & design, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Call us anytime at 508.471.1795 for more information about registration. […]

Worcester Common

Downtown Worcester Winter Festival

Join us for an afternoon of fun, family-friendly, wintertime activities at the Downtown Worcester Winter Festival, presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District and Perrone Landscaping, on Saturday, February 18 from 1-3pm on the Worcester Common. (Rain/Snow Date: Saturday, February 25) Ice skating Curling Ice sculptures Art activities  Local food truck Meet your favorite Worcester team […]

Worcester Public Library

Tee Off For WPL! Mini Golf After Dark

This event will see the WPL Main Library transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks. Friday night Mini Golf After Dark will offer an adults (21+) only mini golf event with food, adult beverages and live music. A diverse selection of ethnic […]

Worcester Public Library

Tee Off For WPL! Family Fun Day Mini Golf

This fun-filled event will see the WPL Main Library transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks. Saturday is Family Fun Day and will offer a mini golf event for the whole family. Ticket price is $5 per golfer (children 5 and under […]

DCU Center

Massachusetts Pirates vs. Frisco Fighters

The Massachusetts Pirates take on the Frisco Fighters at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center on Saturday, June 3 at 7:05 p.m. The Indoor Football League is the highest level of professional indoor football in the United States and is the second-longest running professional football league in the U.S., after only the […]

DCU Center

Massachusetts Pirates vs. Vegas Knight Hawks

The Massachusetts Pirates take on the Vegas Knight Hawks at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center on Saturday, June 10 at 7:05 p.m. The Indoor Football League is the highest level of professional indoor football in the United States and is the second-longest running professional football league in the U.S., […]

DCU Center

Massachusetts Pirates vs. Tulsa Oilers

The Massachusetts Pirates take on the Tulsa Oilers at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center on Saturday, June 24 at 7:05 p.m. The Indoor Football League is the highest level of professional indoor football in the United States and is the second-longest running professional football league in the U.S., after only […]

George & Main streets

George Street Bike Challnege for Major Taylor

See how fast you can pedal up George Street, a two-block quad-buster that was a training ground for 1899 world cycling champion Major Taylor.  It's one rider at a time against the clock in this steep uphill time trial in downtown Worcester, presented by Landry's Bicycles and the Seven Hills […]

DCU Center

Worcester Railers vs. Adirondack Thunder

The Worcester Railers Hockey Club proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, return to the DCU Center ice for a sixth season of fan-friendly professional hockey. Catch the Worcester Railers on Opening Night as they take on the Adirondack Thunder on Saturday, October 21 at 7:05 p.m. The Railers look forward to […]

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