Polar Park is a must-do in Worcester!…read more From the Boo at the Woo to the Worcester Red Sox minor league games, it is always a fun time and it is super family friendly. On a recent baseball game, I saw the Friday night fireworks that accompanied each home game. Now, I am glad that i don't live next door to Polar Park because those fireworks went for a long time. The quality of the field and experience is the same as Fenway with a small percentage of the price. I had the opportunity to be on the suite level with the DCU club and have visit the boardroom space. Every time I visit this park during a game day or other event it is well maintained.

Not so much a review of the park as is their WooSox ticket operation. It's a joke. I've booked team…read moreevents at the Bruins, Red Sox, Celtics, and concerts and I've never encountered anything like this before. I was trying to treat our entire department crew to a fun night out and not have to worry/pay for Boston parking so I figured Worcester might be easier. It was like pulling teeth trying to book a "luxury" suite. The greenhorn "representative" constantly had to be corrected about the game dates and then wanted me to pay without seeing an agreement. Lo and behold, the price was way more than I was quoted over the phone. All set, WooSox and Polar Park. Good luck with your ridiculously high prices. You realize you're a triple A operation and not on Lansdowne St., right? I miss the PawSox...

This rink is the pinnacle of Mass hockey. I couldn't find the restrooms at first and this little…read morecute man Donald was able to point me in the right direction and was very respectful and a charming young man. This place is awesome and very clean. Really looking forward to watching some games here! Great wings too!

Will tow your car if you accidentally park in the wrong spot for five minutes, and refuse to turn…read moreon the heat no matter how cold it is. Viewing area has a poor view of the ice- can only see about 2/3 of the playing area from the stands.

"So after school, I take a dip in the pool, which is really on the wall…read moreI got a color TV so I can see the Knicks play basketball" (Rapper's Delight by The Sugarhill Gang) Here's the deal. My college buddy's niece plays Division One basketball for Lehigh. So when we saw that Lehigh would be playing at Holy Cross, it seemed like a golden opportunity to reconnect, spend a few hours catching up, and watch some high quality college basketball. I've always had a warm spot in my heart for Worcester. That's where I started my professional career when I was assigned there in the late 70's. We lived in Worcester and Shrewsbury for a decade before we relocated to Connecticut. Holy Cross offers an amazing ticket deal for the women's basketball games -a ticket, hot dog and a drink for just ten bucks. We bought the tickets through their website, tickets were e-mailed to us, and they scanned the QR codes on the tickets to get into the game. The refreshement stand had us on their "watch list" so we picked up our dogs and sodas without a hitch. The arena is beautiful and looks pretty modern. The scoreboard and video screens are top notch and they have fan participation activities for the kiddies during game breaks. All in all, the Hart Center gave us a solid consumer experience for a low budget price.

A great place to take in a Div 1 Holy Cross Basketball or Hockey game. Capacity for basketball is…read more3,600 and hockey is 1,400. The facility was built in 1975. Nice basketball history from the 1940s and 1950's. Alumnus basketball great Bob Cousy was honored with a statue outside the Center, and some historic awards in their trophy cases including winning the NCAA Div 1 basketball tournament in 1947. Concessions give the basics.........

Current home of the Bravehearts baseball team during the summers. Great atmosphere, super…read moreaffordable and of course free parking!

Located on the campus of Holy Cross, Fitton Field is a basic no frills baseball stadium. No sky…read moreboxes here. No fancy seats. Not even a fancy high tech scoreboard. It does offer a terrific view of 290. In spite of the no frills, it is a fun place to take the kids to a ball game without having to travel to Boston and at an affordable price.

We've gone to Dodd Stadium several times now for drive thru covid testing. Keep in mind that the…read moreline can get pretty long, so we always plan to get there 1-2hrs before they open. There are 2 different lines, 1 for essential workers, priority and then a standard community line. The staff comes to your window before you go in and radio in the information of those testing with your ID. If you have an appt. they have your information in the system and print out the info on your vile. When it is your turn, you drive into the tent and the staff comes to your window to do the test once you confirm the information on the vile is correct (name, and D.O.B.). They are friendly and the process is quick, so it's not a horrible experience. If needed, they have paperwork to hand you to review the process and information. You don't have to touch anything, just roll your window down and they do the swabbing in your nose and put the swab in a vile and into a separate individual plastic bag for processing. Once you're done, they open the door and you can drive out of the tent. Your results come later via the contact information you provided.

4 Stars because of the Suites and Staff. The suites were quite large, couches TV and pool table…read morewith out door seating as well that have great views of the field and stadium. The wait staff was working very hard! The young lady taking and bringing order was working very hard and we appreciated her. She had a hand held tablet she was able to take orders with quickly. Great tool for the staff. Another Positive was the popcorn and of course the ball game was great! The adults and kids alike had fun. Manager note. Understand times are hard but the details was what brought the number down to 4 vice 5 stars. Mostly because The food that was provided to the Suites, needs to be stepped up a bit. The food wasn't warm. Imagine room temp hotdogs, chicken strips and French fries being served to guests that purchased 2 suites. Also the vegetable tray didn't come out with ranch dressing so I asked about it and they made due with what the had. They put it in a bowl with a ladle. The other thing that bothered me was the electrical within the elevator. Screws missing and open holes. We had quite a few little kids in our group riding up to the suites and it would have only taken one of them to stick their little fingers in and zap.

Been taking kids to FMC arenas for over 30 years! First our kids, then numerous foster kids, and…read morenow grandchildren. It's truly a family atmosphere and staff really look out for the kids as they watch them grow through the programs. When we moved from Gardner to Oxford we picked up right where we left off by joining programs at Horgan. Can say enough good things about this place.

Ice was nice and people too: skating around like mayhem at the zoo. So much fun it felt like a…read morehullabaloo. They have concessions for those with appetites to lose but sorry, they do not serve booze. Just as well, for after a few times round, my ankles began to swell. And that was before I fell. Oh, what the 'Nell', we had a ball and will definitely be back again!

Came here to see Karol G in concert. It was awesome! Concert started at 7 and we got there around…read more6. The traffic coming in wasn't too bad. I parked in general admission and the walk was only 7ish minutes and mostly flat! They do have a clear bag policy up to a certain size or you can bring a small wristlet in/cross body...but it's very strict. They have a special technology that takes a picture of your purse and measures it. Mine was like an inch too big so my boyfriend had to walk back to the car :( They do have clear plastic bags so I asked for one for my belongings and he brought my bag back. Once I got into the venue, the merch was right in the entrance and lines weren't long. Plus, there's so many food options and a lot of it is grab and go so you "pay" before you enter and they take a picture of what you get on the security cameras and charge you after..pretty efficient! My chicken tenders were good with the fries, yum! My seats were great in section 240, a clear view of the stage. Wasn't too cold at night but I brought a sweater. We left a few songs early so we could avoid the traffic. When I came to Taylor Swift I waited 3 hours to leave.... Besides the strict bag policy that took us a little bit we had a fantastic time and seeing a concert here is quite fun!

Gillette Stadium might genuinely be the worst place in New England to see a concert…read more The whole experience feels like someone asked, "How can we make going to a concert unnecessarily difficult?" and Gillette said, "Hold my beer." First, parking. It's expensive, chaotic, and there is basically no convenient public transportation option. So you pay a small fortune to park your car in a field somewhere in/near the general vicinity of the stadium and then begin the pilgrimage. Then you reach security, where apparently a purse can become a matter of national security. The bag policy allows a 6.5" x 4.5" bag. Which is adorable. That's roughly enough room for your phone, keys and one tampon if you really believe in yourself. And if your bag is slightly over the dimensions? Congratulations! You now get to have a security guard inspect your purse while you contemplate whether it's worth walking the entire way back to your car. The best part is the inconsistency. A woman gets stopped over a crossbody bag that is a couple centimeters too large, while a guy walks through with a sweatshirt pocket the size of a small duffel bag. That pocket could contain a vape, six nips, a sandwich and possibly a second, smaller man. But sure. Let's investigate the woman with lip gloss and a tampon. I understand security. I actually appreciate security. Have reasonable policies. Enforce them consistently. Fine. But combine the ridiculous bag restrictions with expensive parking, no convenient transportation, insane ticket prices and the general feeling that you're being processed rather than welcomed, and you have to wonder why anyone considers this a good concert venue. There are so many better venues that are easier to get to, surrounded by restaurants and bars that don't feel like a chain, and don't make attending a concert feel like you're attempting to cross an international border with a suspiciously large purse. Gillette, I promise the woman carrying a Lululemon crossbody with a tampon in it is not your biggest security threat. Let the women bring their damn purses.

Convenient an easy to get to. The beers were cheap and they also have 32oz glasses of beer?? We…read moredidn't try it but planning to the next time! The inside seating area is pretty good and every seat has a decent view, we sat along the 1st baseline and it was the cheapest ticket that the box office sold to us. Tickets are affordable. They also have a Bat Dog who collected the home teams bats during the first inning. They have event nights during the week. Would love to stay in the Hilton Hotel overlooking the ball field and watch from there

Staff are friendly, food could be better. You should come out to the park as the grounds crew…read moresometimes hands out baseball cards and you might be that lucky kid that gets picked to help the grounds crew paint the plate.

The Big E is a must stop for Fall…read more I didn't get a picture of everything but I have been going to the big E for years and love the diversity of food, the drinks, experiences, and crafts that are offered here. I always make a point to try the maple donuts (not pictured) but there are so many options that it's almost overwhelming! If you're going for the first time then be sure to go through the state houses for local treats and savory foods. No matter what you're craving, you can probably find it here.

The Big E: A Full Day of Food, Fun & A LOT of Walking!…read more I went to The Big E on Saturday, and if there's one thing I can say right away: come prepared for traffic, crowds, walking, and spending money but there is SO much to see and do! Parking & Getting In The traffic getting to The Big E was INSANE. Once we got into the area, it took us about an hour just waiting to be able to park. We ended up parking at Gate 9 in the public parking area, but parking isn't free. There were also plenty of private lots around The Big E charging different prices, so definitely factor parking into your budget. The good news is that once we actually got parked, entry into the fair was super easy. We didn't have to wait at all. We bought our tickets online ahead of time and got a good deal, so I definitely recommend checking online before going. ‍‍‍ Something for Everyone Once inside, there was SO much happening. There were tons of things to see, food everywhere, desserts, vendors, entertainment, rides, and a parade where they were throwing beads. Even though it was packed because it was the weekend, we were still able to walk around without constantly being shoulder-to-shoulder with people. There are definitely things for all ages, whether you're going with kids, friends, or just looking for a fun day out. Unfortunately, I didn't get the opportunity to visit the different state buildings. A lot of the attractions and entertainment had lines ranging anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, so we had to choose where we wanted to spend our time. Midway & Rides The midway was definitely one of the busiest areas. The lines for the rides and entertainment were extremely long. We even purchased the additional Fast Pass, but even those lines were still pretty long. While we were waiting in one of the lines, a fight broke out. The sheriffs responded promptly and cleared the area, but the ride was temporarily closed because of the incident, so we ended up having to wait even longer. Thankfully, that was an isolated incident and didn't ruin the overall experience for us. Now Let's Talk About the FOOD! There were SO many food options that it was honestly impossible to try everything in one day. We had corn dogs, and my kids had chicken tenders with fries topped with bacon and cheddar. I also tried a Wagyu surf-and-turf burger with lobster, which was definitely one of the more interesting things I ate that day. I also tried an alligator burger, because when else are you going to get the opportunity to try something like that at a fair? And on our way home, I had some mini donuts, which were absolutely delicious. Those were such a good sweet treat to end the day. Season Cups We also purchased the seasonal cups for $11, and you can refill them for $5 at participating locations. If you're planning to drink throughout the day, this is something worth considering. Be Prepared to Spend This is probably one of the biggest things I would tell anyone planning to go: bring enough money! For a family of three, I spent nearly $400 at The Big E, and that DOES NOT include the cost of our admission tickets. Between food, drinks, rides, parking, and everything else, it adds up very quickly. Clean & Plenty of Places to Rest One thing I really appreciated was that the bathrooms were clean. There were also plenty of sitting areas throughout the grounds. Every time we needed to stop and sit down, we were able to find somewhere available. And trust me, you're going to want those sitting areas because there is A LOT of walking! Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to be on your feet for most of the day. Overall Despite the traffic, the long waits, and how much we spent, we had a great time at The Big E. There is so much to see, eat, experience, and explore that I can understand why people come back year after year. I do think you need to plan your day strategically because you probably won't be able to do everything, especially on a busy weekend. If you want to see the state buildings, ride several rides, eat, shop, and catch entertainment, be prepared to spend a LOT of time there. For me, The Big E was definitely an experience. Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time, I'll be planning ahead, wearing my most comfortable shoes, budgeting more money, and mentally preparing myself for that traffic! Come for the experience. Stay for the food. And definitely bring your walking shoes!

Fun time and super affordable! Lot of parking options and bars in the area now as well to make a…read moreday out of it!

Ordered a football as part of a birthday gift. What they don't tell you is that it will take 2…read moreweeks to receive merchandise and they do not do refunds. Took over 10 mins to get someone on the phone to speak about a refund and even after explaining the item had arrived late they would not refund it. They did offer game tickets but we are past the date of the birthday Very disappointed in this process. Had that info been on their website I would not have ordered anything. Feeling very frustrated.