Village Congregational Church of Whitinsville is holding its 2025 Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the Northbridge Town Common across from the church at 5 Church Street. (Rain date is Sept. 28 from 12-4 p.m.)

The 17th annual event promises a day of arts, crafts, vendors, food court, music, children’s activities, an obstacle course, face painting, Maggie the Clown, a tag sale and a whole lot of raffle prizes including a 50/50 raffle. Bring your family pet by at 10:30 a.m. for the Blessing of the Pets.

All proceeds from the festival benefit the church’s mission including Thanksgiving and Easter food baskets for families in need; the NAC Food Pantry and Peace of Bread Mission; school supply drive for local students and the Blackstone Valley Emergency Warming Centers.