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Kindness Week 2026!

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Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 -
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
8:00 am to 8:00 pm

MetroWest Communities and Beyond!

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9th Annual Kindness Week: November 7-14, 2026!

This community celebration shines a spotlight on everyday good and inspires people to spread kindness and connect with others, helping us build a community where no one feels alone, bullied, unsupported, or unconnected.

Would you, your family, your business, your school, or your organization like to learn more or participate? Fill out this form or email: kindnessweek@sparkkindness.org.

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Kindness Week Events Hosted by Spark Kindness:

Guacs & Rocks: Kindness Week Prep Party! | Thurs, 10/15 at 7pm at the First Congregational Church in Natick. Bring a friend or come by yourself and connect in community!
Kindness Week Pop-Up | Sat, 10/24 from 10am-1pm on the Natick Common. Visit the Spark tent at Natick Recreation's Spooktacular and pick up a Kindness to Neighbor Kit!
Kindness Week Pop-Up | Sat, 11/7 from 9-11AM at Ben Hem Elementary Soccer Fields in Natick. Celebrate Kindness Week on the soccer sidelines with cake pops!
Open Door Meal | Mon, 11/9 at 4:30pm, Natick Elks Club. Learn more here!
Meeting Your Inner Critic: Cultivating the Superpower of Self-Compassion | Thurs, 11/12 at 7pm, Online Interactive Workshop. Register here!

MetroWest Community Partner Events and Initiatives

During Kindness Week, Spark is spotlighting events that build community connection. Participating partners (like you!) will be featured in our e-newsletters and receive a social media shout-out in our Community Spotlights. Interested? Fill out this form!

Kindness and Connection hosted by The Center for Sacred Belonging: Sun 11/8 from 10:30-12PM at Roots & Wings (317 N. Main St., Natick). To learn more or to RSVP, email Anne L. at anne@thegiftofhappiness.org. The Center for Sacred Belonging offers open weekly gatherings for people of any (or no) faith background to reconnect to the Divine in themselves, in each other, and in all of life.
Be Kind to a Neighbor, Become a Dementia Friend: Information Session hosted by Dementia Friendly Natick on Mon, 11/9, 3:30–4:45PM. This online session covers five key messages about dementia, what living with it is like, and how to communicate with people who have it. Pre-registration required. To register, please call Katie at 508-647-6540 ext 1908 for the Zoom link.
Kindness Crafts with Bloom & Grow: Join for a special visit with Sparky and make your own affirmation whiteboard during open play on Fri 11/13 from 9:30-1PM. Special afternoon session from 1-5! Registration required ($10 fee, $5 is donated back to Spark). Available all week: visit the bead bar to make a kindness bracelet for yourself, and one to give to someone else in honor of kindness week.
Kindness to Earth with Keep Natick Beautiful: Memorial Field Clean Up. Sat 11/14 from 9-11AM. Register here!
Chalk the Walk Event Hosted by Project ABC: Sat 11/14 from 10:30 AM–12:30PM at Connor Heffler Park. Decorate the walkways with colorful artwork and uplifting messages for everyone to enjoy. Plus, every family who attends can take home a free children's book!
Visit Bacon Free Library for Kindness Storytimes (Mon, Tue, Wed at 10AM) and a Kindness Craft Take & Make available all week during library hours.

More Kindness Activities & Initiatives Happening All Week!

Kindness Week Market Basket Gift Card Drive for Immigrant Families in Need with Natick Is United: Donate online here or set up a physical card drop-off by contacting natickisunited@gmail.com.
Kindness Week Book Displays:
- Ten Trees Books: Check out their hours here.
- Morse Institute Library Teen Room: Check out their hours here.
Kindness Connects Us Coloring Sheets: Available at Paper Fiesta, Baha and Eli's, Dates and Olives - visit them during the week!
Kindness for Commuters hosted by The Center for Sacred Belonging: Join members and friends of the Center for Sacred Belonging to offer some joy to rush hour drivers passing through Natick Center during Kindness Week. Specific dates and times will be selected once we know the weather forecast. To be notified of the schedule, provide your contact info here. Signs are provided!

Stories of Kindness

Spark invites you to share a story about what kindness means in your daily life. Kindness doesn’t have to be big or formal - it’s an encouraging word, a shared smile, or someone stepping up when it matters. Scroll down to read the stories!

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