Special Events

Throughout the year, the Executive Office of Economic Development is pleased to be involved with the oversight and facilitation of a variety of special events. Events range from multi-day conventions, parades, festivals and other community celebrations. Find out more here.

Summer Nationals

Soon the City will be taken over with a thunderous rumble of over 5000 Hot Rods, Wild Customs, Pro Streets, Choppers n' much more as the 16th Annual Summer Nationals roll into downtown Worcester July 4- July 8, 2007! Spread throughout the heart of Worcester and nearby Green Hill Park, see for yourself why Summer Nationals has grown into one of the premier car shows on the East Coast.

Get ready to Play Ball! The Worcester Tornadoes

Worcester Tornadoes will defend their inaugural season Can-Am League Championship at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field on the campus of Holy Cross College. Get swept away in the fun!

Worcester is Sharks Territory!

And new for 2006, professional hockey returns to Worcester with the AHL Worcester Sharks taking the ice at the DCU Center in October! A season ticket pledge drive continues, with individuals who pledge for season tickets to get first priority for seat selection. Don't miss the boat - reserve your tickets today!

Other Annual Events

World Smile Day

Held annually the first Friday of October in honor of famed Worcester native and Smiley creator Harvey Ball, Do an act of kindness... help one person smile.

Festival of Lights

On the Common Holiday Tree Lighting and Light Show! Followed by horse drawn hayrides, youth chorus performances and a parade down Main Street. Artists and Performers Showing and Selling their creations Inside! Worcester Windows Art Show! Food and fun for the whole family!