Wakefield Town Day

The Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce will host Town Day on the Common on October 7, 2023. From 1 to 4 p.m., all are invited to listen to live music, enjoy a variety of food and beverages, participate in a cornhole tournament, join live demos, and browse over 70 exhibitor tables. We look forward to seeing you at this family-friendly event.

Commuters should note that Church Street, from Common Street to Main Street, will close at 11 a.m. and reopen at 5 p.m.

Event Highlights:

• Children’s activities and Touch-a-Truck showcase
• Flu vaccine clinic for individuals five and older, managed by Wakefield’s Health Department. Pre-register now.
• Local food and beverage vendors and a beer garden featuring Idle Hands Craft Ales (pending alcohol license approval)
• Live music performance by the Wakefield School of Rock and DJ entertainment
• Corn hole tournament
• Live classes and demonstrations
• Local nonprofits, exhibitors, and artisans
• Valet bicycle parking

Entertainment Schedule

• 1:00 p.m. Pickleball instruction begins (walk-up registration)
• 1:10 p.m.: Council on Aging’s Poms Dance Troupe performance  
• 1:30 p.m.: Fencing class with Michael Tarascio (walk-up registration)
• 1:30 p.m.: Corn hole tournament begins (walk-up registration)
• 1:30 p.m.: Wakefield School of Rock performs (set one)
• 2:00 p.m. Magic show
• 2:30 p.m.: Children’s Playhouse performance
• 2:30 p.m.: Soccer Shots class for kids ages 3 to 5 (register your child)
• 2:40 p.m.: Wakefield School of Rock performs (set two)
• 3:15 p.m.: Yoga class with Move2Joy Yoga (walk-up registration)