Events happening around Central Mass this month!

Worcester’s 41st Annual Pride Festival

Don’t miss Worcester Pride’s signature event. Worcester Pride boasts multiple events during this weekend, including a pageant and parade, but the festival is the largest and most popular event. Following the Pride Parade in the morning, check out the activities featured at the festival in the afternoon. Sign up to participate in the parade or festival for a small entrance fee or just enjoy being a spectator for free!

Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 10, parade starts at 11 a.m.; Worcester Common, Worcester; free; visit worcesterpride.org for a schedule of events for Worcester Pride week (Sept. 7-10).

Canal Diggers 5K Road Race

Be a part of one of top races in Central Massachusetts. Proceeds from the race go to the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Foundation, or “Irish Club,” which hosts various events throughout the year to promote Irish culture. Following the race, all runners will enjoy a free Irish barbecue, Harpoon beer and live music. In addition to the full 5K, there is also a children’s 1K race that kicks off at 10:15 a.m.

5K: 11 a.m., 1K: 10:15 a.m. Sept. 10; Fiddler’s Green Pub, 19 Temple St., Worcester; 5K registration is $32 until 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 and $40 on day of event, 1K registration is $12 at any time; canaldiggers.org.

19th Annual Musicfest at Wachusett Mountain

Pack your blankets and lawn chairs because the weekend voted Best Local Music Festival at the Worcester Music Awards is back. Featuring some of the best national, regional and local music on multiple stages, a mountainside barbecue and the traditional BEER-FEST-OF-ALE, this is sure to be a fun event for all ages. On Sunday, enjoy a classic car show presented by Pike FM. Be one of the first 100 cars to the event and park for free.

Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 10-11; Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton; tickets are $20 for adults, $30 at the door and $6 for children, $9 at the door; wachusett.com.

Social Science Series at the EcoTarium

Experience the EcoTarium like you never have before. Enjoy special access to the interactive exhibits, as well as music, local food, a cash bar and various indoor and outdoor activities. Network and socialize while having a fun night out at the museum. Plus, save $5 on admission if you buy your tickets before noon on the day of the event!

5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15; EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester; Adults 21+; pre-purchased: members $10, general admission $15, at event: members $15, general admission $20; ecotarium.org.

Worcester Public Library Volunteer Fair

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about volunteering in the community but didn’t know where to start, visit Worcester Public Library’s third annual Volunteer Fair! Whether you enjoy working outdoors, mentoring local youth, teaching people new skills or helping our immigrant population, representatives from local organizations will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities for all interests and backgrounds.

10 a.m.-noon Sept. 10; Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square, Worcester; free; mywpl.org.