Things to Do Around Fitchburg
Popular Destinations
| Location or Show | Details |
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| Fitchburg Dog Park | This just less than 1 acre facility located at Coolidge Park will be home to a large and small dog park with shade structures, natural play features and drinking water. |
| Hollis Hills Farm | Hollis Hills Farm has our Famous Festivals! The Winter Festival in January, Maple Festival in March, a Strawberry Festival in mid-June and a Fall Harvest Festival Columbus Day Weekend in October. These Fests feature great food and drink as well as local live music and more! And on special Friday and Saturday nights during the Summer and Fall, we even set up the Country Store Cafe for a great spot to grab a beer, eat some great BBQ, listen to live music and enjoy our million dollar view from the covered deck! |
Entertainment
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| Great Wolf Lodge | Conveniently located just a short drive from Boston Great Wolf Lodge Fitchburg is well-known for its 84-degree indoor water park, featuring pools, waterslides, a kiddie play area, and more. The rest of the lodge offers family-friendly activities and attractions, and is filled with delicious dining options for every appetite. | |
| Power Surge Bar Arcade
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347 Main Street |
At PowerSurge Bar Arcade, they have 45+ revolving arcade games, a full bar and specialty drinks, daily events, and live music every weekend! 21+ Fri-Sat | 18+Mon-Thurs | All Ages on Sunday |
| Curious Escape Rooms | 359 Main Street |
Curious Escape Rooms is the 1st real-life escape game in N. Central Massachusetts. These unique adventures are full of fun, tangible, and clever puzzles. There are clues hidden every where, perfect for secret snoops (That's right, we want you to look through all our stuff in the puzzle room!) These experiences are fully immersive and well-decorated combining modern art installations, immersive theater, murder-mysteries, and just down-right play. Great for a night out. |
| Letz Rage | 20 Putnam Street |
Letz Rage is looking for ENERGETIC, ENTHUSIASTIC, OUTGOING, quick learners to be Rage Experts in the most fun job around. You will become the face of the brand by greeting our guests and teaching them how to rage! It is completely up to you to create the Letz Rage experience guests will never forget. |
| Funstuf Party Place | 791 Water Street |
Funstuf Party Place is the go-to indoor inflatable park. A fun place to take the kids for the day or host an indoor birthday party or event.
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| Putnam Street Bowling Alleys | 14 Putnam Street |
Come see why Putnam St. Lanes is the best place in town for all of your entertainment needs. Watch sports, eat, drink, and BOWL!! |
| Hill City Mini Golf | 299 Lunenburg St | (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON REOPENING MAY 2026!!!)
Hill City is a destination for miniature golf course with 18 holes, ice cream & food, and alcoholic refreshments. |
| RC Excitement | 208 Bemis Road | RC Excitement is the Northeast's Premier RC Complex! We're home to 7 different indoor and outdoor RC courses, a RC Pro shop, Repair Center, Party Facility -- and so much more! |
Walks & Trails
| Event or Location | Details | Link to Maps |
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| Crocker Conservation Area | Located less than one mile north of Fitchburg Common, the 150-acre Crocker Conservation Area offers a gateway to over 2,500 acres of protected land, abutting the Audubon Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary and over 2000 acres of watershed land owned by the City of Fitchburg. | Map |
| Fitchburg Trails | Check out some of the many walking, biking, and hiking trails in our community. | |
| Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary | Explore 6 miles of trails that travel through various habitats such as bedrock "balds," hemlock forest, and mixed hardwoods. | Map |
| Northern Watershed | With over 2000 Acres and 9 trails explore the beauty of the northern watershed in Fitchburg. | Map |
| Parks | Check out Fitchburg's many green spaces | |
| Rollstone Hill & Rock Walk Trail (In Development) | Currently in phases of construction, this trail system includes include scenic views of the City's former quarry and a summit overlooking downtown Fitchburg | |
| Twin Cities Rail Trail (In Development) | Currently Phase 1 is complete from 4th Street Fitchburg to Carter Park in Leominster. Phase II future rail trail will connect Downtown Fitchburg with Downtown Leominster. |
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Theaters & Cinemas
| Location or Show | Details |
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| Fitchburg State MainStage | Providing a unique opportunity to experience national acts and lecturers in a local, intimate setting is what the CenterStage Hub Series is all about. |
| New Players Guild | The New Players Theatre Guild's goal is to foster and promote an active interest in community theater. It is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to participate in the joy of creating quality theater for the Montachusett area audiences. NPTG presents small to medium-scale musical productions and musical reviews for the public as well as straight plays. |
| Riverfront Children's Theater | Riverfront Children's Theater makes theatre FOR children BY children WITH children since 2011. |
| Stratton Players | Established in 1925 Stratton Players is one of the oldest community theaters in the country. The organization draws its members from all over the area, and has been known for over 60 years as a group which consistently presents quality theater for the enjoyment of the public and the membership.
Despite wars and depressions, The Stratton Players has endured. It continues to provide a creative outlet for men and women interested in any aspect of play production, whether it be acting, costuming, set design or construction, publicity, stage management, or tickets. |
Museums & Gallery Spaces
| Museum & Galleries | Details |
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| Boulder Art Gallery | Features original art, vintage art, photography, prints and sculpture. Discover one of the areas most exciting venues for period and contemporary art. |
| Fitchburg Art Museum | The Fitchburg Art Museum is one of the most treasured cultural institutions in Central New England and serves the cities of Fitchburg and Leominster and surrounding communities in North Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. |
| Fitchburg Historical Society | Collects, preserves, interprets and makes accessible the history of Fitchburg. |
| Fitchburg State CenterStage | Fostering a sense of cultural appreciation is an important part of a university education and a vital ingredient for a thriving community. This season’s CenterStage events will feature national and international artists as well as collaborations with student and community groups. Our concerts, art exhibits, films, lectures and theatrical performances are a great resource for members of both our campus community and those who reside in the cities and towns of the region. |
Sports
| Event or Team | Details |
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| Game on Sports & Performance Center | Sitting on approximately 100 acres of land, atop a beautiful mountain overlooking Wachusett Mountain, you’ll find New England’s state-of-the-art sports and recreation center. With 6 full-sized outdoor turf fields and 10 indoor basketball courts, 14 volleyball courts, and 8 pickleball courts, players and spectators alike will love our top-of-the-line facilities. Game On has something for everyone, so you won’t want to miss out on the fun! |
| Bay State Brawlers Roller Derby | Bay State Brawlers Roller Derby is Central MA’s premiere nonprofit women’s roller derby league. A skater-operated Massachusetts nonprofit organization. Games are hosted at the Wallace Civic Center. |
| Fitchburg State Falcons | Our local College teams include Ice Hockey, Football, Basketball, baseball and more. |