Things to do in Dedham

Friday, Oct 30

Kings Happy Hour

Caffè Nero

Monday through Friday, 4–6PM, it’s half off the good stuff at Kings. Enjoy bowling lanes,...

Friday, Oct 30

Murder at The Mansion: Traitors & Hunters

MIT Endicott House

October 30, 2026 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM Doors open at 6:00pm and show starts at 6:30pm. Overnight accommodations also available. Murder at the Mansion: Traitors & Hunters A Signature Interactive Mystery Experience at the MIT Endicott House The concept combines the intrigue of The Traitors, the excitement of an escape room, and the immersive storytelling of a live murder mystery. Guests become active participants in a high-stakes game of deception, deduction, and betrayal set throughout the historic Endicott House. The Story On the night of his will reading, wealthy businessman Edison Endicott's heirs gather at the mansion only to discover that he was murdered by a secret cabal of traitors. Before his death, Endicott devised one final challenge: if the traitors can evade detection and eliminate their opponents, they inherit his fortune. If the hunters uncover them first, justice prevails and the fortune is shared among the innocent. Guest Experience Upon arrival, every guest secretly receives a role as either a Hunter or a Traitor. Throughout the evening, guests move throughout the mansion solving puzzles, uncovering clues, questioning eccentric characters, completing challenges, and attempting to identify the traitors hiding among them. The experience encourages: Teamwork and social interaction Exploration of the mansion Friendly competition Strategic thinking Immersive roleplay As…

Saturday, Oct 31

Halloween Treat at Muse

Caffè Nero

Halloween painters get a drink for a free! Enjoy one of Muse’s fall special drinks...

Saturday, Oct 31

Porcelain Earring Workshop — MotherBrook

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center

Sunday, Nov 1

Jars + Lidded Forms Workshop — MotherBrook

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center

Sunday, Nov 1

Sunday Brunch at Il Massimo

Caffè Nero

<p>Join Il Massimo for brunch at every Sunday. Brunch at Massimo features favorites like Lobster...</p>\n

Saturday, Nov 14

Youth Ornament Workshop — MotherBrook

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center

Thursday, Nov 26

Thanksgiving at Massimo!

Il Massimo

🍂 Thanksgiving Dinner at Massimo 🍂 Thursday, November 26th, 2026 | $52 per person Celebrate Thanksgiving in true Massimo style with a traditional turkey feast and a limited à la carte menu of your Italian favorites. Enjoy a cozy, elegant evening filled with the flavors of the season. Traditional Turkey Menu Antipasto (Select One)🥣 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup — Focaccia Croutons, Crème Fraîche, Scallions🥗 Harvest Salad — Mixed Greens, Apples, Pistachio, Dried Cranberries, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Vinaigrette Secondi🦃 Roasted Brined Turkey — Homemade Gravy, Classic New England Herb Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Root Vegetables, Whipped Buttery Potatoes Dolci🍮 Pumpkin Bread Pudding — Warm and comforting, served with Vanilla Gelato Kindly, no substitutions. Limited À La Carte Menu Featuring select Massimo favorites including: Ribollita Toscana Calamari Fritti Short Rib Gnocchi Capesante Filetto di Manzo…and more. ✨ Reserve your table early — seating is limited!📞 Call us or visit massimori.com to book your Thanksgiving celebration.

Saturday, Dec 5

Winter Market 2026 — MotherBrook

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center

Thursday, Dec 10

Pet Portraits Workshop — MotherBrook

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center

Saturday, Jan 23

Spin the Brook — MotherBrook

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center

Friday, Apr 9

Career Authors Writer's Retreat 2027

MIT Endicott House

REGISTRATION   APRIL 9 - 11, 2027   Take your writing to the next level! This could be the year you sell your book.   The Career Authors Retreat Is a Game Changer   Discover how one retreat really can change your writing life. Get individual attention for you and your work-in-progress from our dedicated team of experienced professionals—agents, editors, bestselling authors and publishing insiders—in this exclusive one-of-a kind weekend of craft, creativity, and camaraderie, all set in a gorgeous mansion (with fabulous food!).   This intensive three-day experience includes:   --Extraordinary insight and unparalleled access to our faculty that previous attendees have dubbed "the fab five":  • Emmy-winning reporter & bestselling suspense author Hank Phillippi Ryan • Literary agent and award-winning novelist Paula Munier • New York Times bestseller Brian Andrews, part of the co-writing team behind the latest Jack Ryan novels for the Tom Clancy estate • USA Today bestselling novelist & Writer's Digest Editor-at-Large Jessica Strawser • And longtime editor for major NYC publishers Dana Isaacson.   --Dedicated hour-long writing craft workshops presented by each member of our team   --Panels with plenty of audience Q&A on the business of publishing   --Critiques of your first pages in…