5 things to do in Wellesley this weekend

It’s a busy late summer weekend in Wellesley, Mass.:

  • Wellesley College hosts a public night and astronomy talk at the Whitin Observatory on Sept. 13, 8-10pm. The subject will be “Exoplanets: Out of This World”.  Observing opportunity with historic telescopes available if skies are clear. Additional information and directions available at https://www.wellesley.edu/whitin-observatory
  • Crafts for Kids is Back at the Linden Square courtyard on Sept. 15, 11am-1pm. There’s free painting, crafting, and clay making.  Perfect for kids 3- 12. Plus, sampling for the kiddies provided by Oath Pizza & Playa Bowls. Clever Hand Gallery artists and Wellesley Lions Club sill join in all the fun.
  • The Wellesley High School cross country team is hosting its annual car wash this Sunday September 15 from 11am – 2pm. This year’s car wash will be located at 148 Linden St – right across from the Linden Store. Funds benefit the Raiders cross country team.

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  •  Story time  in Linden Square Courtyard, Sunday, Sept. 15.  Come meet author Dalton Kendall as she reads a portion of her new book,  A Day at the Ballpark. This is a perfect book for kids and adults. Dalton tells the story of how a kid from a small town achieves his dreams as a Red Sox player hitting a home run over the Big Green Monster.
  • The Wellesley Free Library Library of Things collection continues to grow. On Sunday, Sept. 15, 2pm-4pm come to the library to see the many items—old and new—that are available to borrow. The library offers everything from night vision goggles to a harp to a thereamin to video game consoles, an ice cream maker and so much more.

See complete calendar of events.


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