Events

Norwood Town Hall

August 17th - Margaret Pan Monday evenings - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All concerts are rain or shine. Best listening spots are on the Town Common or in the upper parking lot behind the Town Hall off Central Street. Tours of the bell tower are available after most concerts. Norwood's Fifty-Bell Memorial Carillon was cast by Gillett and Johnston, Bellfounders, Croydon, England, and, together with the Norwood Memorial Building and Tower, was dedicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 1928. The instrument was a gift to his fellow townspeople from the late Walter F. Tilton, a prominent local banker, and civic leader. The Carillon Concert Series is sponsored by the Town of Norwood and by special gifts from the Norwood Women's Community Committee and from the family of Betsy Dobson, and by private donations to the Town’s Carillon Fund. Check out a segment featured on Channel 5's Chronicle of the Carillon and Lee Leach, our very own Norwood Carillonneur: https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-town-hall-tisbury-marthas-vineyard-ashland-norwood-city-hall-stan-murphy-carillon-bell-tower/61241962?fbclid=IwY2xjawTCUE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKUKHuMDAmtOUAS7FmFg6-PCX5tXaAQgTQe6U5_MCh8eNOxoqXECrnf5i0G4_aem_yszU-mMQm6s6zDKqfw13qg

Norwood Town Gazebo

August 19th - Slapback All performances are 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Norwood Town Gazebo. A Different Show Every Wednesday evening. Presented by The Norwood Arts Council. The Norwood Arts Council is a non-profit organization of citizens dedicated to promoting the arts. It is through the efforts of these members, and the contributions from the Town of Norwood, local businesses, and private citizens that Summerfest is possible. Find more information about each individual concert on our Facebook page @TownofNorwoodMA ! https://www.norwoodma.gov/residents/holidays_and_community_events/summerfest_concerts.php

Norwood Senior Center

The Friends of the Norwood Council on Aging will be sponsoring their Monthly Ballroom Dance on Friday, August 21st from 7-10 p.m. at the Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St., Norwood. Music will be provided by Dave Valerio and the cost is $12.00 per person for your Ballroom Dancing pleasure. Coffee, tea, water & desserts will be served and there will also be door prizes. We look forward to welcoming newcomers of all ages so come one, come all and have a ball. There is a Facebook page so you can check the status of events offered by the Friends: https://gvimes.link/snrcntrfb

First Congregational Church in Norwood

Come join us at the First Congregational Church in Norwood (UCC) for summer worship services starting on Sunday, June 28, and continuing through Sunday, September 6. Worship will be held in Warner Chapel beginning at 9:30 a.m., and each service will include music from members of the congregation and/or musical guests. Dress is casual. Outdoor Worship on the Lawn services will take place on September 6. There will be no nursery care; however, children of all ages are invited to attend the worship service with their parents. The voices of children are always welcome in our worship, and developmentally appropriate toys, books and activities will be available for the young among us. The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is an Open & Affirming congregation, welcoming all. We are located at the corner of Route 1A and Winter Street in Norwood. Rev. Michele Bagby Allan is glad to extend pastoral support. For more information, please visit the church website (www.fccnorwood.org) or call the church office at 781-762-3320.

August 23rd - Dan Gabel and His Orchestra **Special Performance Sponsored by Bank of Canton** Concert on the Common will take place on Sunday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year, 2026, will be the 32nd season of summer concerts at the Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand on the Norwood Town Common. The series features “old-fashioned” music such as marches, swings, and jazz. Our concerts are a wonderful summer series that draw crowds from our own town as well as our neighbors from surrounding towns. It is a great feeling to see so many people of all ages enjoying the music on a warm Sunday evening. Find more information about each individual concert on our Facebook page @TownofNorwoodMA ! We look forward to seeing you there!

Norwood Town Hall

August 24th - Margot Lang & Jordan Scoville Monday evenings - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All concerts are rain or shine. Best listening spots are on the Town Common or in the upper parking lot behind the Town Hall off Central Street. Tours of the bell tower are available after most concerts. Norwood's Fifty-Bell Memorial Carillon was cast by Gillett and Johnston, Bellfounders, Croydon, England, and, together with the Norwood Memorial Building and Tower, was dedicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 1928. The instrument was a gift to his fellow townspeople from the late Walter F. Tilton, a prominent local banker, and civic leader. The Carillon Concert Series is sponsored by the Town of Norwood and by special gifts from the Norwood Women's Community Committee and from the family of Betsy Dobson, and by private donations to the Town’s Carillon Fund. Check out a segment featured on Channel 5's Chronicle of the Carillon and Lee Leach, our very own Norwood Carillonneur: https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-town-hall-tisbury-marthas-vineyard-ashland-norwood-city-hall-stan-murphy-carillon-bell-tower/61241962?fbclid=IwY2xjawTCUE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKUKHuMDAmtOUAS7FmFg6-PCX5tXaAQgTQe6U5_MCh8eNOxoqXECrnf5i0G4_aem_yszU-mMQm6s6zDKqfw13qg

Westwood Public Library

The Norwood Toastmasters Club helps develop communication and leadership skills for our members and the community at every ability level. Guests are always welcome to come and see just how we do it! Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Please visit our website: https://norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/ for more information.

Norwood Town Gazebo

August 26th - Squeezebox Stompers All performances are 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Norwood Town Gazebo. A Different Show Every Wednesday evening. Presented by The Norwood Arts Council. The Norwood Arts Council is a non-profit organization of citizens dedicated to promoting the arts. It is through the efforts of these members, and the contributions from the Town of Norwood, local businesses, and private citizens that Summerfest is possible. Find more information about each individual concert on our Facebook page @TownofNorwoodMA ! https://www.norwoodma.gov/residents/holidays_and_community_events/summerfest_concerts.php

First Congregational Church in Norwood

Come join us at the First Congregational Church in Norwood (UCC) for summer worship services starting on Sunday, June 28, and continuing through Sunday, September 6. Worship will be held in Warner Chapel beginning at 9:30 a.m., and each service will include music from members of the congregation and/or musical guests. Dress is casual. Outdoor Worship on the Lawn services will take place on September 6. There will be no nursery care; however, children of all ages are invited to attend the worship service with their parents. The voices of children are always welcome in our worship, and developmentally appropriate toys, books and activities will be available for the young among us. The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is an Open & Affirming congregation, welcoming all. We are located at the corner of Route 1A and Winter Street in Norwood. Rev. Michele Bagby Allan is glad to extend pastoral support. For more information, please visit the church website (www.fccnorwood.org) or call the church office at 781-762-3320.

August 30th - Legacy of Paul Alberta Jazz Orchestra **Special Performance Sponsored by One Bistro** Concert on the Common will take place on Sunday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year, 2026, will be the 32nd season of summer concerts at the Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand on the Norwood Town Common. The series features “old-fashioned” music such as marches, swings, and jazz. Our concerts are a wonderful summer series that draw crowds from our own town as well as our neighbors from surrounding towns. It is a great feeling to see so many people of all ages enjoying the music on a warm Sunday evening. Find more information about each individual concert on our Facebook page @TownofNorwoodMA ! We look forward to seeing you there!

First Congregational Church in Norwood

Come join us at the First Congregational Church in Norwood (UCC) for summer worship services starting on Sunday, June 28, and continuing through Sunday, September 6. Worship will be held in Warner Chapel beginning at 9:30 a.m., and each service will include music from members of the congregation and/or musical guests. Dress is casual. Outdoor Worship on the Lawn services will take place on September 6. There will be no nursery care; however, children of all ages are invited to attend the worship service with their parents. The voices of children are always welcome in our worship, and developmentally appropriate toys, books and activities will be available for the young among us. The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is an Open & Affirming congregation, welcoming all. We are located at the corner of Route 1A and Winter Street in Norwood. Rev. Michele Bagby Allan is glad to extend pastoral support. For more information, please visit the church website (www.fccnorwood.org) or call the church office at 781-762-3320.