Gardner MA – April 2026
April 2026 in Gardner, MA, features a busy spring schedule with local business openings, community cleanup efforts, and several seasonal celebrations.
Community & Seasonal Events
Easter Sunday Celebrations: April 5, 2026. Many local grocery stores in the Gardner area will be open with limited hours for last-minute holiday shopping.
Keep Gardner Beautiful – Litter Cleanup & Nip Hunt: April 25, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at 744 West Street. (Gardner Landfill) This annual community event focuses on cleaning up the city for spring.
Gardner Farmer’s Market – Special Market: April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 444 Green Street.
Patriots’ Day: April 20, 2026. This is a state holiday in Massachusetts.
Meat Raffle: April 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Gardner Police Department (171 Kendall Pond West). Proceeds benefit victims and families of domestic violence.
Local Business & Openings
Nearby – Rietta Flea Market Opening: Projected for Sunday, April 5, 2026 (weather permitting). This popular local market off Route 68 in Hubbardston is celebrating its 60th year in 2026.
Ice Cream Season: Local ice cream stands and dairy bars are scheduled to open for the season throughout early April as temperatures rise.
Flower Pot Sponsorships: April 1, 2026. Higher prices for flower pot sponsorships in Gardner go into effect after this date. (still just $200, while prior to April 1st it was $150)
Museum & Cultural Programs
Cottage Garden of Earthly Delights: April 30, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gardner Museum (Pearl Street, Gardner). A special presentation hosted by the local museum.
Business & Municipal Meetings
Greater Gardner Coffee & Conversation: April 8, 2026. Hosted by the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce.
Master Plan Draft Open House: April 15, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Residents can review the full draft of Gardner’s Master Plan at Maki Park on Parker Street, Gardner.
The 2026 Economic Forecast: April 16, 2026. A Chamber of Commerce event focusing on regional economic trends.
Airmid Vibrations Ribbon Cutting: April 20, 2026. A community event celebrating a new local business milestone.