Hello Leominster! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Final brewers festival, fishing kit loans, and read to a therapy dog + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
End of an era: Nashua River Brewers Festival will hold 'One Last Call' finale June 27 in Fitchburg, featuring over two dozen brewers and music to benefit Leominster’s Ginny’s Helping Hand & Food Pantry -- get all the details.
Lending outdoor adventures: Fitchburg Public Library is partnering with MassWildlife to lend one-week fishing kits with rod and reel, plus instruction. A Massachusetts freshwater license is required outside Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend -- see how to borrow them.
Public health review underway: State officials are reviewing Westminster after PFAS-tainted wells, analyzing cancer and birth weights. Residents are urged to test for radon. Findings are expected by early fall as the investigation continues -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Plant happiness, unlocked: Level up the yard or your windowsill with Buzz and Thrive Gardens, a local greenhouse where high quality plants are grown on-site or by local partners, from hardy perennials and trees to funky succulents and tropicals, plus expert, chill advice from Horticulturalist Patrick Hillman. Swing by this week for inspiration.
Neighborhood energy release: When cabin fever hits and the couch starts judging you, Louis Charpentier Playground is the low-effort, high-payoff option. Neighborhood vibe, space for kiddos to burn energy, and a simple excuse to get outside while you finish that to-go coffee and reset.
Press start, neighbor:Retro Knights Arcade is your local free-play haven for cabinet classics and a laid-back console lounge, perfect for a low-key weeknight or a competitive button-mash. Grab a grilled cheese, chase a new high score, maybe join a tourney, then brag about it to your group chat.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📖 Story Time @ Hollis Hills Farm (Fitchburg) | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to outsource the silly voices, Hollis Hills Farm has Story Time with the Fitchburg librarians every other Wednesday morning. Kids get interactive tales and barnyard ambience, you get coffee, fresh air, and a guilt-free break from Paw Patrol.
🐶 Dog Days: Read to a Therapy Dog! @ Lunenburg Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) – Escape the scorch and let the kids read to a very patient therapy dog in the air-conditioned Story Craft Room. It is drop-in, low pressure, and weirdly magical. You get a breather, they get confidence, the pup gets ear scratches.
🎵 Leominster Summer Concerts @ Leominsters Carter Park | Thursday (6/25) at 6:30 PM – Leominster’s Summer Concerts are tuning up with a fresh lineup, the yearly reason to dust off the lawn chairs. Expect familiar faces, classic covers, and that neighbor clapping on one and three, all thanks to sponsors keeping the music free and the vibe proudly small-town.
🎨 Two by Sea Acrylic Class @ Art on the Rocks (Fitchburg) | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Skip the beach traffic and paint your own at the Two by Sea acrylic class, a relaxed, step-by-step session to recreate a coastal scene. $45 includes instruction, open to ages 13 and up, and no sunscreen, sand, or parking lot drama required.
🇮 2026 Italian Festa @ St. Anthony of Padua Church (Fitchburg) | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Ready to eat like your Nonna’s watching? St. Anthony’s Italian Festa returns to Salem Street with cannoli, sfogliatelle, sausage and peppers, kids’ activities, and a local crafter market, plus all the neighborhood catch-ups. Bring the appetite, the lawn chairs, and your best elastic-waist pants.
🎉 Kesäjuhla @ Finnish Center of Saima Park (Fitchburg) | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Kesäjuhla is a Finnish summer hang your grandparents would approve of, with games for all, chicken on the grill, hot dogs, coffee, and tea, and killer breads. Browse Raivaaja books and music, catch the artist, tour the library museum, then claim you braved the sauna.
🎨 Whooo's Ready to Paint? @ Leominster Public Library | Monday (6/29) – Hand the brushes to kiddos 7 and up at a ceramic owl painting class where they craft their own feathery masterpiece. You get a quiet hour, they get bragging rights, and the mantel gets an upgrade. Registration is required.
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07 — The Leominster report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis Leominster Colonial pairs classic curb appeal with a smart, sun-filled layout. Hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and slider access give the main living space an easy flow, while the upgraded kitchen brings stainless steel appliances, an island breakfast bar, and plenty of storage. A farmer’s porch, fenced yard, composite deck, and 2-car garage complete the package.
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