Women Veterans Network in your Neighborhood - October 2026

Health Fair and Community Celebration of  Veterans, 1st Responders, and Community Services: Strength in Unity

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: North Quabbin Vet Center, Millbrook Crossing, 72 Freedom Street, Athol, MA 01331

Presented by the North Quabbin Trail Association and the DAV. Everyone is welcome! Free to join. Inside the Veterans Center will be family resources, on-site nurse wellness screenings, veterans services and community organizations and a Women in Recover Art Exhibit. Outside the Veterans Center will be live bands, food trucks, and food markets. There will also be downtown businesses and community organizations as well as children’s games and a play area.

Indigenous Peoples Day Newton Medicines of the Lands: Healing Through Ancestral Plants

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Albemarie Field, Newton, MA

Come and explorelocal Indigenous businesses and non-profits, enjoy live music, art demonstrations, and cultural presentations. Eat delicious food and be in community to celebrate Indigenous peoples!

Family Night at Apex Entertainment (CURRENTLY FULL – to be added to waitlist, email EOVSWomenVets@mass.gov)

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Apex Entertainment, 21 Apex Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752

Bring your family to enjoy a night of fun! Guests will receive a loaded play card and can choose from arcade games, bumper cars, bowling, laser tag, a ropes course, and more! Registration is a maximum of 4 per family and is limited. A buffet will also be available. To register: Family Night

Pasta Party

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location: Third Space Kitchen, 491 Main Street, Unit E, Groton, MA 01450

Discover the art of transforming simple flour and eggs into your own handmade fettuccine. Your team will collaborate on dough-making, rolling, and cutting, with the option to craft homemade meatballs. Gluten-free pasta and vegetarian stuffed mushrooms are available. Space is limited. To register: Pasta Party

Lowell Vet Center Trunk or Treat

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: American Legion, Post 247, 90 Pawtucket Blvd., Tyngsborough, MA

Come enjoy games, treats, a chili cook-off, and more! Fun for the whole family! To R.S.V.P., please call (978) 453-1151 and ask for Tiffany or Belle.