This Weekend in the Blackstone Valley: Nov. 6-8, 2026
The clocks are back, the leaves are mostly down, and the first weekend of November has a little of everything: history, a kids’ science morning, a craft fair and some big names on stage. Here are my picks for Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8 around the Blackstone Valley. Times and prices can change, so check the organizer’s page before you go.
Ranger-guided tours at Old Slater Mill (Pawtucket, RI)
See where the American Industrial Revolution started, with a National Park Service ranger. Tours run Friday and Saturday at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM and last 30 to 45 minutes, at Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave. The park notes that entrance fees may apply. Tour details
Saturday science at the EcoTarium (Worcester)
A good morning for the kids at 222 Harrington Way: free Science Discovery sessions at 11:00, 12:30 and 2:45, the Sesame Street planetarium show “One World, One Sky” at 11:45, Astronomy Live! at 1:15 and 2:00, and telescope viewing at 4:15 if the weather cooperates. Check the museum for admission. Saturday’s schedule
Upton Bloomer Girls Fall Fair (Upton)
A free craft fair on Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM at Blackstone Valley Tech, 65 Pleasant St., with 50+ crafters, a country kitchen, a bake table and raffles. A good early start on holiday shopping. This one comes from a local events calendar, so double-check before you go. Event listing
Music at Mechanics Hall (Worcester)
Two concerts at 321 Main St. On Friday at 7 PM, Music Worcester celebrates America’s 250th with a program of American music, including “America the Beautiful” and “Shenandoah” (tickets through Music Worcester, 508-754-3231). On Sunday at 4 PM, the Mechanics Hall Youth Singers, students in grades 4 to 8 from across Worcester County, give their fall concert, pay what you wish. Friday concert · Sunday concert
Jay Leno and Get The Led Out at the Stadium Theatre (Woonsocket, RI)
A big weekend at 28 Monument Square. Jay Leno performs Friday at 8 PM (tickets $86 to $136), and Get The Led Out, the Led Zeppelin tribute, plays Saturday at 8 PM (tickets $38 to $48). Both are evening shows geared to adults. Jay Leno · Get The Led Out
The Bodyguard at The Hanover Theatre (Worcester)
The musical based on the 1992 film, at 2 Southbridge St.: Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2 and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 PM. Tickets run $55 to $119 with fees. The theater lists it for ages 12 and up. Tickets
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