River Bend Farm and Visitor Center Uxbridge

04/19/2026

Public Advisory
Program Cancelled

Farm to Factory Exhibit Tour
Sunday, April 26, 2026 11 - 11:30 a.m.

The Farm to Factory Tour program, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11 - 11:30 a.m., has been cancelled.

Please visit our website or scan the accompanying qr code to access self-guided walking tours instead.

For future programming updates, please call (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

April 25 is Celebrate Trails Day! The FBRTC will be hosting a walking tour on the SNETT to highlight some of the history surrounding the the rail trail, and also discussing some of the changes coming in the future. Details can be found on our web site using the link below.

https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/2026/03/03/celebrate-trails-day-april-25th-2026/

02/07/2026

01/24/2026

Upcoming Programs

Maple Sugaring Weekend
Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026

It’s that sweet time of year again! Join us on February 21 and 22 for our annual Maple Sugaring Weekend. Guided tours will be offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., running for about 90 minutes.

Meet in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center. All programs are free and open to the public. Same day registration for guided tours is limited but available at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis. Appropriate for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tours include outdoor elements. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Programming is subject to change or cancellation. For the most up to date programming information, call (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.

Reasonable accommodations available upon advance notice. To make a request, please contact Moneesha Dasgupta at (617) 645-0358 or [email protected].

The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park is located at 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge MA 01569.

12/07/2025

Join us for free, ranger-led explorations of the Blackstone Canal this upcoming January!

🥾Start Time: 10:30 AM
🥾Presented in Partnership with MA DCR & RI DEM

January 3: Blackstone River State Park
1075 Lower River Rd, Lincoln, RI
Meet at the Kelly House Museum

January 10: Millville Lock
44 Hope St, Millville, MA
Meet at the Blackstone River Greenway Parking Lot
Corner of Central Street and Hope Street

January 17: The Old Stanley Woolen Mills
9 Cross St, Uxbridge, MA
Meet at the Trailhead

January 24: Goat Hill Lock
287 Oak St, Uxbridge, MA
Meet at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center

For more information and cancellations, visit: NPS.GOV/BLRV

10/17/2025

Happening next weekend at the Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center at Worcester!!!

10/12/2025

There is now a dedicated page for our sister site at the top of the Valley in Worcester! Follow for program information and other updates.

10/03/2025

🦇Mark your calendars for a special Night Sky Program, featuring a Bat Walk!

🦇Celebrate the beginning of Bat Week on Friday, October 24, 2025, by attending this special evening event at River Bend Farm. Explore everything the night sky has to offer and get a closer view of the stars, the moon, and our neighboring planets through a telescope. For stargazing, meet in the field across from the River Bend Farm Visitor Center.

🦇Doors will open for Bat Week crafts and activities at 6 PM.
🌠Night Sky runs from 6:30-8:00 PM.

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Appropriate for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Bringing bug spray is encouraged. For the most up to date programming information, call (508) 278-7604 or visit us at bit.ly/blstupdates

09/17/2025

*Please note that this program is hosted at the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at Worcester, not on-site.*

Upcoming Program

Baseball in Worcester and the Blackstone Valley
Sunday, October 5, 2 - 3 p.m.
Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center at Worcester

Join us for a program on the history of baseball in Worcester and the Blackstone Valley. Discover forgotten figures, famous firsts, and learn how the game grew hand in hand with industry in the region.

Program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations available upon advance request. For more information call (508) 373-7056.

For information on accessibility and reasonable accommodations, call (617) 645-0358 or email [email protected].

The Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center at Worcester is located at 3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, MA 01607.

09/16/2025

The Ranger Walkabout series for summer 2025 ended on Thursday. So, what better time to start thinking about our late summer/early fall walks?

We hope that you will join us for these free programs all over the Blackstone River Valley!

08/11/2025

The Department of Conservation at Riverbend Farm will be hosting a program on pond life ecosystem which will include a sensory adventure to a pond on-site and learn about what lives there. There will be an indoor version prepared should the weather be inclement.

Ranger Sherine said "Dress for the weather, bring footwear that you don't mind getting a little wet, bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen!"

Registration is required.

https://uxbridgelibrary.org/Pages/Index/229680/all-library-events