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An Anniversary for the Town Library, Death by Chocolate

We have five great ideas to help you plan your weekend.

From a way to celebrate a community landmark to a murder mystery with a sweet twist, there is no shortage of events in the area this weekend:

1.

Where/When: , Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Why Go: Celebrate the library's 25th year at the Spruce Street location with guest speakers Nicholas A. Basbanes and John V. Fernandes, music by Claflin Hill Trio, and refreshments.  

Pricing: Free. The parking lot and street parking are expected to fill up fast; the library recommends considering using the free municipal lots on Pine Street.

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2.

Where/When: , 4 Valente Drive, Westborough. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go: This annual event includes field-day games, kids' obstacle course, face painting, zumba and karate classes, entertainment by Mike The Bubble Man, storytelling by a local author, and more.

Pricing: Free.

3. 

Where/When: GB & Lexi Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Saturday, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go:  presents this musical based on a nursery rhyme about a bear and his journey to the other side of a mountain. Featuring elementary school-aged actors. 

Pricing: Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and children five years or older; free for children age 4 and under.

4.

Where/When: Hudson Elks Lodge, 99 Park St., Hudson. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)

Why Go: The GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club presents Death by Chocolate: An Interactive Murder Mystery. Audience members will have the chance to participate and win prizes. There will also be hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and, of course, chocolates and chocolate desserts. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hudson Area Arts Alliance. 

Pricing: $25 per person; $250 for a table of 10.

5.

Where/When: , 770 Washington St., Holliston. Friday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

Why Go: Mitchell Nollman and Ray Krome return to this "All Day Crepe Cafe" to perform acoustic covers.

Pricing: Free.

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