Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

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/

02/27/2026

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

10/03/2025

Upcoming Program

Night Sky
Friday, November 14, 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Sunset: 4:25 p.m.
Moon: waning crescent moon (not visible)
Planets: Saturn
Other: Saturn goes ringless

Come explore everything the night sky has to offer from our view at River Bend Farm. Get a closer view of the stars, the moon, and our neighboring planets through a telescope.

Meet in the field across from the River Bend Farm Visitor Center. 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.

Programming is subject to change. For the most up to date programming information, call (508) 278-7604 or visit our Events page.

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

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

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