100 Things to Do

With more than 235 student clubs and organizations, a wide variety of vibrant events and activities, and an exciting urban environment, there is always something to do at WPI and in Worcester.
Events and Activities
- Go to the Goat’s Head, located in Founders Hall, to catch Tuesday night trivia, or a weekend Sox or Pats game.
- See a movie; there's a first-run movie playing in Perreault Auditorium every Saturday and Sunday night at 8 p.m.
- Check out the fun activities SocComm has planned—comedy shows, bands, trips, and more.
- Join the Science Fiction Society for gaming night every Friday in the Campus Center.
- Attend WPI rivalry events.
- Participate in the SAS Alma Mater contest.
- Check CampusLabs regularly for the most up-to-date event information and to ensure you don't miss any fun events or activities.
- Look for a WPI Rocks! poster that lists some of the major activities and events on campus.
- Walk in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
- Connect with the Video Game Club on the Campus Center Stage every Saturday night.
- Grab some comics, records, or video games (or all three) at That's Entertainment.
- Run through the Fountain.
- Attend a religious service on or off campus.
- Have a video game tournament with friends.
- Play cards.
- Have a movie night with friends.
- Grab your camera and see what great photos you can take in Worcester.
- Learn the WPI fight song.
- Watch old cartoons from your childhood.
- Have a spa night with friends.
- Join a student organization or two.
- Attend a thought-provoking lunchtime talk on campus.
- Re-center yourself during a busy day at Gordon Library’s Mindful Thursday Meditation.
- See if your group can escape the room at Escape Games Worcester.
Shopping and Dining
- Go shopping at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets—only a 45 minute drive using Zipcar.
- Check out The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley.
- Go thrifting at the consignment shops on Green Street, Goodwill on Park Avenue, or the ReStore on Gold Star Boulevard.
- Head to Price Chopper for a late-night snack— take SNAP!
- Check out Shrewsbury Street for lots of great restaurants.
- Eat late-night sushi at The Sole Proprietor on Tuesdays.
- Grab some food at the Worcester Public Market to enjoy outside on the picnic tables.
- Go to The Boynton for slider’s night on Mondays.
- Enjoy delicious thin-crust pizza at Antonio's.
- Savor healthy Asian cuisine at Nancy Chang.
- Grab a late night snack from Wings Over Worcester.
- Pick up an M&M donut or Oreo iced coffee at Boston Donuts.
- Indulge in a delicious dessert at The Queen's Cups!
- Mix up your lunch plans with a meal from Nu Kitchen.
- Order the buffalo chicken calzone from Blue Jeans Pizza.
- Get the best hot dogs in Worcester at Coney Island Hot Dogs.
- Grab a grinder with fries at New England Roast Beef.
- Meet friends for breakfast at Bagel Time.
- Stop by one of Worcester's classic diners for breakfast, lunch, dinner—or all three!
- Grab coffee at the Bean Counter Cafe with friends.
- Have a contest to see who can make the tastiest thing in the microwave (mug brownies are the best).
- Check out some of the new places to eat on campus.
- Order a Shaq pizza from the Campus Center and share with friends.
- Have an Iron Chef challenge.
- Check out unique stores and restaurants at Crompton Place, such as Birchtree Bread Company, Seed to Stem, Bedlam Book Cafe, and Crompton Collective.
Explore
- Take a day trip with Zipcar: Eat great Italian food in Providence, see the coast in Portsmouth, NH, hike in the Berkshires, shop in Kittery, ME, and more!
- Take the MBTA (train or bus) into Boston for the day from Union Station.
- Go geocaching around campus.
- Explore Polar Park, home of the WooSox!
- Use the WRTA to explore Worcester: With 42 routes around the city, it’s a safe, easy, and affordable mode of transportation.
- Visit the WPI Archives and learn about history and campus lore.
- Attend a service trip off campus.
- After dark, watch the lights change color on the Burns Bridge (located on Belmont Street, this bridge crosses over Lake Quinsigamond).
Music and Theatre
- Catch a play or musical on campus.
- Go to The Hanover Theatre for Broadway shows and concerts.
- Check out the DCU Center for great national touring acts.
- See a band at The Palladium.
- See one of the many acapella, choral, or orchestra groups on campus.
- Enjoy a comedy show featuring one of WPI’s improv troupes.
- Learn to ballroom dance.
- Watch a stand-up comedy act at the WooHaHa.
- Attend a concert at the beautiful and historic Mechanics Hall.
Museums and Festivals
- Go to the Worcester Art Museum.
- Check out a street festival.
- Visit the Worcester Historical Museum.
- See science and nature connect at the EcoTarium.
- Volunteer—There are many service agencies within walking distance of Worcester that would love your help.
- Check out CC Lowell's Art in the Lot Market every Saturday.
- See the summer concert series at Institute Park.
- Attend Worcester Pride.
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Immerse yourself in year-round gardens at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston.
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Discover some unexpected historical treasures at the American Antiquarian Society.
Sports and Outdoors
- Check out the crew team at Lake Quinsigamond.
- Play some tennis at Institute Park.
- Go ice skating at Buffone Skating Arena.
- Take your bike to Blackstone River Bikeway.
- Play intramurals on a team.
- Go skiing at Wachusett Mountain--and hit the slopes with the Ski & Snowboard Club.
- Play squash or racquetball at the Sports & Recreation Center.
- Go to the Cave, the WPI Outing Club bouldering wall in Harrington.
- Attend a WPI sporting event and go cheer on fellow students and show your school spirit.
- Catch a Worcester Railers hockey game.
- Shoot some hoops with friends.
- Check out Thursday night College Night at Central Rock Gym.
- Play Frisbee golf at Newton Hill Park.
- Toss a ball or Frisbee with friends on the Quad.
- Check out the swans in Institute Park.
- Take a walk around Elm Park.
- Did you know Worcester is home to the Massachusetts Pirates arena football team? Catch a game at the DCU Center.
- Meditate in Higgins Gardens.
- Read a book by the WPI reflecting pool near Higgins Gardens.
- Celebrate the first snowfall of the year with a massive snowball fight on the Quad.
- Build a snowman—or even an igloo—on the Quad.
- Visit mini-horses, alpacas, and goats at Green Hill Park Farm.