# Events & Things To Do In Gardner, MA This Weekend | May 15-17, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Gardner, Massachusetts is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Gardner, Massachusetts this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

## Audience

- **Followers**: 20.7k+
- **Recent Followers**: 
  - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir
  - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204
  - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409

## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival
  - **Description**: The music of Journey from Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.  Covered general admission seats and VIP seat tickets are on sale.  Gates open at 12pm for the Food Truck Festival and gates open to the Hugo Concert at
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wolcott/hugo-the-ultimate-journey-tribute-concert-one-night-only-at-ct-food-truck-battles-festival/80002385228519
  - **Venue**: Woodtick Recreation Area
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OTYwYmZkOTE3ZWExLmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals

## About

Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Gardner

- **Event Name**: May It Forward
  - **Description**: BONES or Bronco Owners North East States is proud to announce the 12th annual May It Forward. This event will be held May 15/16th in central Massachusetts at the PACC social club, 171 Kendall Pond Rd west, Gardner, MA 01440. Last year we shattered both at
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 75
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/may-it-forward/200029750844450
  - **Venue**: 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA, USA, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82ZmY4ODgyZDU0Mjg3ZWMzZDE5Yjg3YzZmOTA0M2ExOTZmNTVjZjU5MjNkZmZmYjlhNDExZjkyYzZiNjU1ZmEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzRlOGNkNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODI3MjM2Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Stand Up for HOPE – Comedy Fundraiser
  - **Description**: 🎤😂 Stand Up for HOPE – Comedy Fundraiser 😂🎤

Join us for a night of laughter, community, and impact as we come together to support HOPE (House of Peace & Education) right here in Gardner!

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
📍 Gardner PACC
171 Kendall Pond Rd W, G
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/stand-up-for-hope-comedy-fundraiser/200029924487725
  - **Venue**: Polish American Citizens Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84NWU5ZDVkZTMxM2EyOTRiNmFlZjU5NTkxZGUxNzYxYzE5MTA1NmVjNWM0ODNkNTIwYjc5MmQ4ODgyYWQzYjk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZWZlZmUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzgyNzI2Mjc.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, comedy, art, fine-arts, entertainment
- **Event Name**: May edition Gardner Farmers Market
  - **Description**: Join us May 16, 2026 for the Gardner Farmers Market!

✅ Fresh, local produce from amazing farmers
🎨 Handcrafted artisan goods from talented makers
🎶 Live music to enjoy while you shop
🚎 MART’s free market route – drop-off & pick-up right at the market
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 161
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/may-edition-gardner-farmers-market/200030009601220
  - **Venue**: Waterford Street School, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xMWQxYWY2YTZiZmUwNzA3ZjQ1YWM5OGU4MzI2YmZjNjg5YmI5MmI3NDkwODViNDYwZmUzZDQ3NGNiN2IwYTcyLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZmVmZWZlLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc4MzE0NDQ1.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Edward's Ride for Mental Health Awareness
  - **Description**: The purpose of this ride is to celebrate the life of my Son, Edward and to also fundraise for Crystal House/Open Sky Community Services.  Please consider taking part in this Mental Health Awareness Month event and supporting this very worthwhile cause.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/edwards-ride-for-mental-health-awareness/200029056756838
  - **Venue**: Gardner Elks #1426
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84OGJmYThiZmFhMjNkMzcwNmNiMTg5OGJjNmI3ODRlZjY0NWFhYTFhMzRiYzY4MDEwZmY1ZjBiOTMzYzBhZmFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5Ni1kY2Y3ZjBhNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODI5ODQ4NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, meetups, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: The Cliffnotes of Insanity - Gardner PACC
  - **Description**: Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles... and we're going to try and cram it all into one hilarious, high-speed stage sprint!

Welcome to Cliffnotes of Insanity—a high-energy, tongue-in-cheek theatrical
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/the-cliffnotes-of-insanity-gardner-pacc/200030030656013
  - **Venue**: Polish American Citizens Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zOTUyMGJhMjEwODU3YWI5NTA0ZjU4NTM5Nzg3YmRlNmJmNjcxNjBhOTI3MmJjYTBlYjQ4NjBhNGE4M2MyM2FiLXJpbWctdzY4Mi1oNDE4LWRjMWQ0YTc4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc4MTU3OTEy.avif
  - **Categories**: Sports, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Benefit BINGO “We bingo for a cause!”
  - **Description**: This Bingo is 10 vendors who do a short speech and then call their bingo. If you win, you get their product., Only one winner on each bingo.

May 17th– Rollstone Rollers
 
Join us for an afternoon of fun at the Gardner Elks
Vendors set up starts at 11:00
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardner/benefit-bingo-we-bingo-for-a-cause/200029750845358
  - **Venue**: 31 Park St, Gardner, MA 01440-1644, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82MzQ2MzkwMTM3NzgzN2I4M2U5ZjQ4MmZiOTZkMmFhMmQ2NGU1ZDZmOGMwNjI3YTc5YmIwMWNmOGU2ZTViZDllLXJpbWctdzgxMC1oNDUwLWRjZmZmZmZlLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc4MzQ2NDM1.avif
  - **Categories**: bingo, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Gardner

- **Event Name**: Summer Kickoff and Dueling Pianos at Lake Olathe
  - **Description**: Kick off summer at Lake Olathe Park with a free, fun-filled evening starting at 5 PM! Enjoy family-friendly activities, including a mega obstacle course bounce house, splash pad, face painting, balloon art, lawn games, and more. Food & drink will be a
  - **Venue**: Olathe Lake
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1ac559e63cf93ca0109c99a4dd7e462ed2d39109a564652b22fc835a1782198d-rimg-w1200-h628-dc03b9c9-gmir?v=1778350372
- **Event Name**: Abdollah Shriners Demolition Derby
  - **Description**: 💥 Demolition Derby Night! 💥

Come out and enjoy a great time with the whole family! Watch the cars crash and wreck, grab some fresh food, and enjoy cold drinks while the action heats up.

It’s loud, it’s exciting, and it’s a night you won’t want to miss!
  - **Venue**: Johnson County Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/449c32340c23c1544bf82a239543a8c539cd9b05d848736632fc171f21e81337-rimg-w960-h518-dc625b4c-gmir?v=1778059378
- **Event Name**: 6th Annual Pride Celebration
  - **Description**: Celebrate your PRIDE in Gardner at this FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY event at Warren Place Venue!About this EventCelebrate your PRIDE at Gardner KS Pride's 6th Annual Pride Celebration! This is a FREE, family-friendly event o
  - **Venue**: Warren Place Venue
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d021ee65b68b89d8f347c404a3527f3aa38d9b5b28663927496212fda0b63b1e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc754298-gmir.jpg?v=1777985739
- **Event Name**: Pappygate Private Dinner with Special Guest Toby Curtsinger
  - **Description**: 🔥 **PAPPYGATE Private Dinner at Ash & Anvil** 🔥

Join us for an unforgettable night of bourbon, cigars, and storytelling you won’t hear anywhere else…

📅 **May 22nd**
⏰ **7:00 PM**
📍 Ash & Anvil Cigar Lounge – Gardner, KS

We’re hosting a **Pappyg
  - **Venue**: 204 E Park St, Gardner, KS, United States, Kansas 66030
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1d868210181d61a398709dad41bb641bb4de5d6afe4846805f8dc0dc899e7664-rimg-w1200-h747-dc311711-gmir?v=1778297261
- **Event Name**: Dine With the Dead: SK Pierce Sleepover Edition
  - **Description**: Get ready for a spooky overnight hangout filled with creepy tales and eerie fun at the ultimate sleepover bash!About this EventJoin the cast of “24 Hours in Hell,” featuring David Childers, Alaura Hewey, L
  - **Venue**: SK Haunted Victorian Mansion
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9ac51bde29c7a6d8428f1bf3c45e73421fc2244572e5065d0a06d05eecb908a1-rimg-w1200-h676-dc171716-gmir.jpg?v=1762576530
- **Event Name**: Gardner Food Truck Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for our 9th annual Food Truck Festival. All your favorite food trucks, vendors, artists, crafters, music, beer and wine. Admission is free. Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the afternoon. Bigger and better than ever before...you don't w
  - **Venue**: Gardner City Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/eaf08db6866dced8af12f308d49fad5644a2af34f0a271c39b183c5097d7f3d6-rimg-w1200-h676-dc39b888-gmir?v=1778514900
- **Event Name**: LITS BLITZ  Tribute Fest!
  - **Description**: Lits Blitz, the ultimate anual outdoor rock show returns! This year's line up is jam packed featuring 8 different tributes to The Black Crowes, AC/DC, Stone Temple Pilots, Staind, Pantera, Nirvana, System of a Down, and Black Sabbath! This is a 10 hour al
  - **Venue**: 23 airport rd gardner
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b4799afd2474345c86c2bb48ce57a74427cb74342f7cfde3d4e3c5c328e8d8a2-rimg-w989-h1281-dcfefeed-gmir?v=1777094653
- **Event Name**: May edition Gardner Farmers Market
  - **Description**: Join us May 16, 2026 for the Gardner Farmers Market!

✅ Fresh, local produce from amazing farmers
🎨 Handcrafted artisan goods from talented makers
🎶 Live music to enjoy while you shop
🚎 MART’s free market route – drop-off & pick-up right at the market
  - **Venue**: Waterford Street School, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/11d1af6a6bfe0707f45ac98e8326bfc689bb92b749085b460fe3d474cb7b0a72-rimg-w851-h315-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1778314445
- **Event Name**: SK Pierce’s Haunted Bazaar
  - **Description**: Join us for our first Haunted Bazaar at the historic SK Pierce Mansion on June 14, 2026 from 10 AM–4 PM!

Enjoy the mansion while browsing 17 unique vendors offering handmade goods, crafts, and specialty items. We’ll also have 3 psychic readers on site fo
  - **Venue**: 4 W Broadway, Gardner, MA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/be8ed6038d48259a2342106e23fefe45bfe7fc023e628fca6c158678d066f9c6-rimg-w1078-h1440-dc2e0107-gmir?v=1778768363

## Browse Weekend Events by Date

- [Weekend Events Today in Gardner](https://allevents.in/gardner/this-weekend--today)
- [Weekend Events This Weekend in Gardner](https://allevents.in/gardner/this-weekend--this-weekend)
- [Weekend Events in May in Gardner](https://allevents.in/gardner/this-weekend--may)
- [Weekend Events in June in Gardner](https://allevents.in/gardner/this-weekend--june)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Gardner?
  - **A:** May It Forward (Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA, USA, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440), Stand Up for HOPE – Comedy Fundraiser (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Polish American Citizens Club), May edition Gardner Farmers Market (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at Waterford Street School, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440), Edward's Ride for Mental Health Awareness (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Gardner Elks #1426), The Cliffnotes of Insanity - Gardner PACC (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at Polish American Citizens Club).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Gardner today May 15, 2026?
  - **A:** May It Forward (Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA, USA, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440), Stand Up for HOPE – Comedy Fundraiser (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Polish American Citizens Club).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Gardner this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Stand Up for HOPE – Comedy Fundraiser (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Polish American Citizens Club), May edition Gardner Farmers Market (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at Waterford Street School, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440), Edward's Ride for Mental Health Awareness (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Gardner Elks #1426), The Cliffnotes of Insanity - Gardner PACC (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at Polish American Citizens Club), Benefit BINGO “We bingo for a cause!” (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at 31 Park St, Gardner, MA 01440-1644, United States).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Gardner in May 2026?
  - **A:** May It Forward (Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA, USA, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440), Stand Up for HOPE – Comedy Fundraiser (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Polish American Citizens Club), May edition Gardner Farmers Market (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at Waterford Street School, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440), Edward's Ride for Mental Health Awareness (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Gardner Elks #1426), The Cliffnotes of Insanity - Gardner PACC (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at Polish American Citizens Club).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Gardner?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Gardner on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Gardner?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Gardner include 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA, USA, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440, Polish American Citizens Club, Waterford Street School, Gardner, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01440.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Gardner range from USD 39 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Gardner include May It Forward, HEAL: Hope,Empower,Access,Love, Gardner Farmers Market.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Gardner?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Gardner.

## Category Banner

- **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp

## Events this weekend from nearby cities

- [Events this weekend in Templeton](https://allevents.in/templeton-ma/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Westminster](https://allevents.in/westminster-ma/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Baldwinville](https://allevents.in/baldwinville/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Ashburnham](https://allevents.in/ashburnham/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Winchendon](https://allevents.in/winchendon/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Fitchburg](https://allevents.in/fitchburg/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Princeton](https://allevents.in/princeton-ma/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Ashby](https://allevents.in/ashby-ma/this-weekend)