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• The Arlington International Film Festival

  Join Us For The Arlington International Film Festival 2024 Schedule Of Events: International Shorts Block 2 - 12pm Nelida (15min) Marina Artigas, Celeste Lois - Argentina - 2023 - Nar Nélida Receives A Call That Dynamites The Wall She Built Around Herself And Her Own Perception Of Reality.
  

  Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
  Arlington Capitol Theatre, Arlington, MA
• Boston Jewish Film Festival

  The 36th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place in November 2024.
  

  Monday, Nov 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
  The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick, MA
• Boston Jewish Film Festival

  The 36th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place in November 2024.
  

  Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
  West Newton Cinema, West Newton, MA
• Wine And Cheese Festival

  Join us for our highly anticipated Fulchino Vineyard Wine & Cheese Festival!
  

  Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH
• Fall Food Fest

  Event Proceeds support the Spencer Senior Center Outdoor Area, Enjoy Food, Wine Tasting and Much more from Local Chefs and Businnesses
  

  Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET
  Spencer Country Inn, Spencer, MA
• Wine And Cheese Festival

  Join us for our highly anticipated Fulchino Vineyard Wine & Cheese Festival!
  

  Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH
• Boston International Kids Film Festival

  Short films from around the world Family-friendly features Showing films made For Kids, By Kids & About Kids Schedule of Events: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Friday Night Kickoff!
  

  Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
  Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA
• Shepherd Hill's Festival of Crafts

  This annual craft fair welcomes over 200 crafters.
  

  Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET
  Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley, MA
• Boston International Kids Film Festival

  Short films from around the world Family-friendly features Showing films made For Kids, By Kids & About Kids Schedule of Events: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Whimsical Wonders: Shorts for Everyone 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Reel Reflections: Shorts for Tweens and Teens Film Block 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Beyond the Screen: Shorts for Teens Film Block 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Heartfelt Adventures: Shorts for Everyone Film Block 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Saturday Night Feature Feature & Film Block Buy Tickets
  

  Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET
  Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA
• Thanksgiving Harvest Festival

  Celebrate the season of gratitude with a festive weekend the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival!
  

  Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET
  Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA
• Boston International Kids Film Festival

  Short films from around the world Family-friendly features Showing films made For Kids, By Kids & About Kids Schedule of Events: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Short, Sweet and Animated for 10 & Under Film Block 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - FC Academy Presents: The Film School Showcase Film Block & Summer Camp Films 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Final Call: A Cinematic Send-Off Film Block Buy Tickets
  

  Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET
  Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA
• Thanksgiving Harvest Festival

  Celebrate the season of gratitude with a festive weekend the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival!
  

  Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET
  Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA

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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick, MA					</div>
	
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			Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>West Newton Cinema, West Newton, MA					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH					</div>
	
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	data-url="/event/the-arlington-international-film-festival-2024-11-10-arlington-ma.html" 
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/the-arlington-international-film-festival-2024-11-10-arlington-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-ARLINGTON-INTERNATIONAL-FILM-FESTIVAL">The Arlington International Film Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Join Us For The Arlington International Film Festival 2024  Schedule Of Events: International Shorts Block 2 - 12pm Nelida (15min)  Marina Artigas, Celeste Lois - Argentina - 2023 - Nar  N&eacute;lida Receives A Call That Dynamites The Wall She Built Around Herself And Her Own Perception Of Reality.</div>
		
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			Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Arlington Capitol Theatre, Arlington, MA					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/boston-jewish-film-festival-2024-11-11-natick-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-BOSTON-JEWISH-FILM-FESTIVAL">Boston Jewish Film Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">The 36th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place in November 2024.</div>
		
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			Monday, Nov 11, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">The 36th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place in November 2024.</div>
		
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			Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>West Newton Cinema, West Newton, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Join us for our highly anticipated Fulchino Vineyard Wine &amp; Cheese Festival!</div>
		
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			Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/fall-food-fest-2024-11-16-spencer-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FALL-FOOD-FEST">Fall Food Fest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Event Proceeds support the Spencer Senior Center Outdoor Area, Enjoy Food, Wine Tasting and Much more from Local Chefs and Businnesses</div>
		
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			Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 6:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Spencer Country Inn, Spencer, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Join us for our highly anticipated Fulchino Vineyard Wine &amp; Cheese Festival!</div>
		
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			Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Short films from around the world  Family-friendly features  Showing films made  For Kids, By Kids &amp; About Kids  Schedule of Events: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Friday Night Kickoff!</div>
		
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			Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">This annual craft fair welcomes over 200 crafters.</div>
		
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			Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Short films from around the world  Family-friendly features  Showing films made  For Kids, By Kids &amp; About Kids  Schedule of Events: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Whimsical Wonders: Shorts for Everyone      12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Reel Reflections: Shorts for Tweens and Teens Film Block     2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Beyond the Screen: Shorts for Teens Film Block     4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Heartfelt Adventures: Shorts for Everyone Film Block     7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Saturday Night Feature Feature &amp; Film Block  Buy Tickets</div>
		
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			Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Celebrate the season of gratitude with a festive weekend the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival!</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Short films from around the world  Family-friendly features  Showing films made  For Kids, By Kids &amp; About Kids  Schedule of Events: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Short, Sweet and Animated for 10 &amp; Under Film Block     12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - FC Academy Presents: The Film School Showcase Film Block &amp; Summer Camp Films     2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Final Call: A Cinematic Send-Off Film Block Buy Tickets</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick, MA					</div>
	
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			Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>West Newton Cinema, West Newton, MA					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/fall-food-fest-2024-11-16-spencer-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FALL-FOOD-FEST">Fall Food Fest</a></h3>

	
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			Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 6:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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	data-url="/event/the-arlington-international-film-festival-2024-11-10-arlington-ma.html" 
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				<div class="description">Join Us For The Arlington International Film Festival 2024  Schedule Of Events: International Shorts Block 2 - 12pm Nelida (15min)  Marina Artigas, Celeste Lois - Argentina - 2023 - Nar  N&eacute;lida Receives A Call That Dynamites The Wall She Built Around Herself And Her Own Perception Of Reality.</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Arlington Capitol Theatre, Arlington, MA					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/boston-jewish-film-festival-2024-11-11-natick-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-BOSTON-JEWISH-FILM-FESTIVAL">Boston Jewish Film Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">The 36th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place in November 2024.</div>
		
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			Monday, Nov 11, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">The 36th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place in November 2024.</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>West Newton Cinema, West Newton, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Join us for our highly anticipated Fulchino Vineyard Wine &amp; Cheese Festival!</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/fall-food-fest-2024-11-16-spencer-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FALL-FOOD-FEST">Fall Food Fest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Event Proceeds support the Spencer Senior Center Outdoor Area, Enjoy Food, Wine Tasting and Much more from Local Chefs and Businnesses</div>
		
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				<div class="description">Join us for our highly anticipated Fulchino Vineyard Wine &amp; Cheese Festival!</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Short films from around the world  Family-friendly features  Showing films made  For Kids, By Kids &amp; About Kids  Schedule of Events: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Friday Night Kickoff!</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Shepherd Hill Regional High School, Dudley, MA					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/boston-international-kids-film-festival-2024-11-23-watertown-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-BOSTON-INTERNATIONAL-KIDS-FILM-FESTIVAL">Boston International Kids Film Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Short films from around the world  Family-friendly features  Showing films made  For Kids, By Kids &amp; About Kids  Schedule of Events: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Whimsical Wonders: Shorts for Everyone      12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Reel Reflections: Shorts for Tweens and Teens Film Block     2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Beyond the Screen: Shorts for Teens Film Block     4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Heartfelt Adventures: Shorts for Everyone Film Block     7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Saturday Night Feature Feature &amp; Film Block  Buy Tickets</div>
		
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			Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Celebrate the season of gratitude with a festive weekend the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival!</div>
		
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				<div class="description">Short films from around the world  Family-friendly features  Showing films made  For Kids, By Kids &amp; About Kids  Schedule of Events: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Short, Sweet and Animated for 10 &amp; Under Film Block     12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - FC Academy Presents: The Film School Showcase Film Block &amp; Summer Camp Films     2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Final Call: A Cinematic Send-Off Film Block Buy Tickets</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Join Us For The Arlington International Film Festival 2024  Schedule Of Events: International Shorts Block 2 - 12pm Nelida (15min)  Marina Artigas, Celeste Lois - Argentina - 2023 - Nar  N&eacute;lida Receives A Call That Dynamites The Wall She Built Around Herself And Her Own Perception Of Reality.</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Center for Arts in Natick, Natick, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">The 36th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place in November 2024.</div>
		
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			Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>West Newton Cinema, West Newton, MA					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Join us for our highly anticipated Fulchino Vineyard Wine &amp; Cheese Festival!</div>
		
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			Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Fulchino Vineyard, Hollis, NH					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/fall-food-fest-2024-11-16-spencer-ma.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FALL-FOOD-FEST">Fall Food Fest</a></h3>

	
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			Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 6:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/wine-and-cheese-festival-2024-11-17-hollis-nh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WINE-AND-CHEESE-FESTIVAL">Wine And Cheese Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Join us for our highly anticipated Fulchino Vineyard Wine &amp; Cheese Festival!</div>
		
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			Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/gardner-ma/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/gardner-ma/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/gardner-ma/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li>
				-->
			</ul>
		</li>
		
	</ul>
</nav>'
$header_custom = ''
$breadcrumbs = array(
	(int) 0 => array(
		'title' => 'Things to Do',
		'slug' => 'things-to-do'
	)
)
$row = array(
	'title' => 'Back to Things to Do',
	'slug' => 'things-to-do'
)
$i = (int) 0
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118