BirchTree Bread Co, New Tradition, Cafe Reyes

Totally agree about parking. In my experience, there is always free or at least metered parking nearby—you just gotta look around a bit.

Yes! I call it the “Worcester block”

Agreed!! Aldi (on Lincoln St) is great too.

Second this. Perfect Fit Tailoring. Real old school place. My husband and his groomsmen got custom made suits there for $230 each but there are lower price options there as well.

Also Tory Fort Lane in Worcester! Towards the end of the dead end. https://www.facebook.com/terrorontoryfort

26 Dawson Rd in Worcester

Thanks :) Discover Central MA and the Worcester Cultural Coalition’s websites are great resources. They both send out e-newsletters 1-2x a month with events and programs. I also lurk the Worcester Events tab on Facebook.

In Worcester: Haunted Speakeasy event at Bull Mansion, Macbeth at the Brickbox Theater, art show closing reception at the White Room, wine flight tastings at Canal District Wines, soul/funk band at Vincent’s, acoustic bands at Fuel America, hockey game at Holy Cross

Outside Worcester: Halloween programs at Old Sturbridge Village, Fairies Aglow event at Tower Hill