2026 Upcoming Events
Shirley’s Vote for Independence – Saturday, June 27th, 7:00 pm
The Shirley Historical Society will present a reenactment of Shirley’s Vote for Independence in the Shirley Meeting House – the building where our ancestors met on June 27, 1776
Music on the Porch – 1:00 pm on Sundays in June, July, August & September.
- Nancy Beaudette – June 21st
- Ellsworth & Hicks – July 19th
- Pat Kenneally – August 9th
- Bob Morse – September 20th
Click here to learn more about Music on the Porch and our 2026 musicians.
Shirley Pumpkin Fest – Sunday, October 11th
The Shirley Meeting House, The Center Town Hall Committee and The Shirley Playboard invite you to join us on the Common for an afternoon and evening of community fun. Live music, food trucks, face painting, pumpkin painting, bounce house, 50/50 raffle. Plus scarecrow building and pumpkin carving contests.
Shirley Film Fest – Saturday, November 7th
This community film festival at the Shirley Meeting House in central Massachusetts is a celebration of creativity, storytelling, art and music. We are delighted that this unique venue now offers an opportunity to enjoy and support both local and international film making.
Admission: A donation to The Shirley Meeting House is welcome and appreciated.
A Candlelight Noel – Sunday, December 6th, 6:30 pm
As we come upon the holiday season, we often find ourselves making lists of “presents to buy, things to be done and places to go.” The hustle and bustle of the season can be both daunting and overwhelming. To take you away from all of this we invite you to the peace and tranquility of The Shirley Meeting House on Sunday, December 6th for our Annual Candlelight Noel Concert. Our program will feature music, stories and poems that will allow you to pause and reflect on the true meaning of the season and the peace it offers to each of us.
Admission: A donation to The Shirley Meeting House is welcome and appreciated.
The Shirley Meeting House programs are sponsored in part by a grant from the Shirley Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
The Shirley Meeting House continues to be committed to the health and safety of our audience and artists. Therefore, we will be following all guidelines put forth by the health department and the CDC. At this time we recommend the wearing of masks for events inside the Meeting House. This may change from program to program so please check back. Thank you for your cooperation!