What's Up Worcester

11/29/2025

The Zombies will be back on Main Street starting tomorrow. Expect road closures 7am-12pm on Main St, Worcester for filming of The Walking Dead: Dead City. 👉 https://zurl.co/k3X3z

11/29/2025

TGIF! A peek behind the scenes with What's Up Worcester on location today at Worcester Public Market . Black Friday at Cosmic Unicornz was rainbows and sunshine, despite the flurries!

Owner/Seamstress/Designer Melissa Mattson has curated an all-handemade collection of "Festival Fashion"/Y2K-inspired clothing, fun accessories, whimsical T-shirts and buttons, and unique artsy gifts. 10/10, we recommend visiting her tomorrow on Small Business Saturday.

Fun Fact: Paris Hilton wears Cosmic Unicornz! https://zurl.co/abdCb
Second Fun Fact: Real Men Wear Pink, like our Editor in Chief!🙃

11/28/2025

On November 30, 2025, check out the Heels & Deals Holiday Market at Worcester Dance, 75 Hammond St Suite 1A, from 2–5 PM. This festive community marketplace features local creators, small businesses, and unique holiday finds.

It’s a great chance to support local vendors, discover one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoy a fun, community-focused shopping experience. Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit!

Don’t miss this opportunity to make holiday shopping fun, festive, and full of community love!

11/28/2025

What's Up Worcester!? Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are upon the City of Worcester. Worcester likes to shop local, so here are some suggestions!

We want to take a moment to apprecaite the women-owned small businesses brought together by Allison Hale at Ladies Night Worcester. (See our article LIVE NOW at www.whatsupworcester.com for more info.

Bri’s Sweet Treats
Wicked Wheels
Baileys Boutique
New England Dance Center
Grace Riley Integrative Wellness
Leading Lady Sponsors
Pawtree by Traci Reid
A Great Notion
AGÁPE Permanent Cosmetics
Hearts And Halos Collective
Wicked Creatiff
Gina Thamel Century 21 Xsell Realty
Central Mass Women’s Group
Woo Town Creations
The Beauty of Zen Organic Salon & Head Spa
Body Vybes by Reanna
1556 Furniture by KJH
Crystal Clear Gardens
SweetlightFarm Soy Candles
Little Robin Studio
Peace of Mind – Financial Advisor
Xhale Massage
Nchanted Arts
Sammmy’s Silver (yes, 3 m’s is correct!)
Woo Town Creations
Sisters Chariots
Queenie Care, LLC CBD
Wicked Wonders Shop
The Pastry Box LLC
Honestly Necessary
The Psychic Navigator
Veronica Jay Photography
Central Mass Pet Pantry (We raised $240 for the pantry with this event)

Entertainment
MC: Stephen Mayo – Stephen performs and produces events throughout New England as his drag persona, Victoria Obvious
DaishaDore Famouz
Dolores Sweet
Diva David
Comedy by Cindy Gray

11/27/2025

What's Up for Turkey Day, Worcester!? Here is some quick Turkey Day info:
41F, partly sunny. High volume of travel predicted for the long weekend.

🎉Our city goes BIG on fighting hunger. 🦃

YESTERDAY: The YMCA, Main Street, Joyner Feast! Joyner Lucas served meals alongside family and friends. Yup, but this event was for those truly in need, not a celebrity photo op. Check it out on his socials.

1. Here are some locations for Free Meals (check if registration is needed)
Cafe Neo, 289 Harding St. 12- 4 p.m. Ziggy Bombs and R$R Jerk Chicken, 72-78 Franklin St, 12-3pm
Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ, 63 Wellington St. 1-4 p.m.
The Boulevard Diner 155 Shrewsbury St. 12:30 p.m.
St. Paul Cathedral and Catholic Charities 15 Chatham St. Noon
The Bishop's Thanksgiving dinner, Cathedral of Saint Paul, 38 High St. Noon
Keeping Worcester Warm filled up the Woo Fridges!

2. Narcation and Alcathon have snacks and all-day sobriety support

3. Some Restaurants open today:
Deadhorse Hill, Mare E Monti, One Eleven Chop House, the Boynton, Armsby Abbey, Peppercorns. Altea's, Ruth Chris' Steakhouse, O'Connor's

4. The Beloved NYC televised Macy's Day parade, 9 am, NBS, Peacock, Telemundo

5. T-day football starts at 1pm on ESPN and BET https://zurl.co/uCA7b

6. No trash or recycling collections. Thursday pickups are moved to Friday, Nov. 28. Friday pickups are moved to Saturday, Nov. 29.7. FYI City of Worcester Main Street closure 7am-12 pm (Federal to Front)

We hope you have a "Great-ful day". Our compassion goes out to those struggling today. Thank you those in the community donating time and resources today and every day.

As always, drop comments, ideas, stories and events below ⬇️ 🙏

https://zurl.co/Vg0NQ

Here’s everything to know about how to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025, including what time it starts and ends, plus where to stream it live.

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, Worcester! 🍁🦃

Today we are grateful for our amazing community, our neighbors, local businesses, friends, and families who make Worcester such a special place. 🙏💛

We also honor and acknowledge the Indigenous peoples of this land, whose histories, cultures, and contributions continue to shape our region. May this day be one of reflection, gratitude, and connection for all.

From all of us at What’s Up Worcester, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Thanksgiving! 🧡

11/26/2025

The end of the month is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. 🌙✨

Reanna from Shamanic Flame Tarot shares guidance on how the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars influence these closing days, plus simple rituals to release what no longer serves you and step into the next chapter with intention.

Read the full article and discover how to make the most of these final days of the month

As the month winds down, the universe invites reflection, release, and renewal. With the Sun illuminating what needs attention, Mercury supporting honest conversations, Venus restoring balance, and Mars providing focused momentum, these final days are perfect for pausing, realigning, and stepping in...

11/26/2025

What's Up Worcester?! We are feeling the Thanksgiving Break already! 🎉
Continuing our mission to provide diverse perspectives and information....
Here is our second recipe. (Did you catch Vegan Lentil Loaf yesterday?).

👉Gluten-free diets are not just trendy; They are the most effective LIFE-SAVING treatment for Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where the immune system reacts to gluten, sometimes causing damage to the small intestine and malabsorption of nutrients.

🙏 If food is a love language, show your family and friends with Celiac you care with this GF Stuffing Recipe.

Stay tuned for more recipes, artices, news and updates here and on our website www.whatsupworcester.com.

11/26/2025

Breaking News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/25/2025 5:25 pm

WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester was notified that OnSolve CodeRED, the service provider for the municipality’s ALERTWorcester system, has experienced a cybersecurity breach.

The CodeRED breach has impacted clients across the country. ALERTWorcester remains unavailable due to the incident. Please continue to follow the municipality’s social media for important announcements related to municipal services. Channels to announce critical emergency communications such as Amber Alerts and public safety notices are still active.

CodeRED recommends that users change their PASSWORDS if the same password is used for other accounts and services. The company reports that it continues to investigate the incident.

11/25/2025

Celebrating Worcester County’s first NTL cohort!
Greater Worcester Community Foundation inaugural Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders program is helping prepare diverse leaders for nonprofit boards across the region. Learn more about the graduates and their impact!
👉 https://zurl.co/jlnFy

11/25/2025

What's Up Worcester!? Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching...
With sensitivity to diversity, we have a few days of meal suggestions coming your way!
Do you have a Vegan or Vegetarian guest and you aren't sure what to make?
Tips:
1. Try offering your Vegan friends this hearty lentil loaf instead of turkey.
2. Mashed potatoes aren't vegan unless you hold the butter and milk, try baked with a variety of toppings
3. Do them a favor and keep the turkey in the kitchen and let your guests serve themselves buffet style. (Hold the gravy, too).
4. Use different serving dishes and utensils for items with animal products and vegan foods
5. Ask them if they need accomodations (always a good tip when hosting anyone!)
If you have more vegan/veg questions or recipes, allergy-friendly ideas or other, feel free to drop them in the comments ⬇️

11/25/2025

🦃 Veterans Inc. Holiday Harvest Let’s Fill the Fridges!

On November 25, 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM, Veterans Inc. will host their annual Holiday Harvest at 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA, providing full Thanksgiving meals — turkeys, trimmings, and fresh produce — to over 700 veteran families. 💛

They’re calling on the community to help stock the shelves and fill the fridges!

🛒 Grocery Store Wish List:
• Frozen Foods: Turkeys (15–20 lbs), Dinner Rolls, Biscuits, Crescent Rolls, Pie Crusts
• Canned/Dry Goods: Carrots, Corn, Green Beans, Potatoes, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Pie Filling, Cream of Mushroom Soup, French’s Onions
• Fresh Produce: Potatoes, Yams, Squash, Carrots, Onions, Corn, Cranberries, Pumpkins
• Miscellaneous: Bottled Water, Gift Cards, Mums, Plasticware, Napkins, Turkey Tray Tins

🎁 Drop Off Donations: After Nov. 5 at Veterans Inc.
🦃 Pre-purchase turkeys directly on their website: https://zurl.co/00laJ
📧 Questions: [email protected]

Let’s come together to make sure every veteran family has a full table this Thanksgiving!