Name: Back To School Block Party - 500 Free Backpacks!
Start: 2026-08-15T11:00:00-04:00

Vox Church is hosting their 5th Annual Back To School Block Party at North High School (140 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604) this year! The event will be from 11AM-1PM on Saturday, August 15. 500 new backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away. This free event will include bounce houses, games, balloons, and food. Come on out and join the fun!

Local Event: Back To School Block Party - 500 Free Backpacks!

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Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam®, returning to Gillette Stadium for the 12th time on July 30, 2026. Become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun. Get ready to cheer, scream and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over your hometown, Foxborough, for a day packed with stunts, smiles and jaw-dropping skills. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts, big air and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone!

This isn’t just any event – it’s unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill. It’s all happening at Monster Jam, where your outside voice is allowed and every big moment comes with an even bigger smile!

Get Your Tickets Before They’re Gone!
Pre-sale tickets are on sale now at <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fmonster-jam-tickets%2Fartist%2F1542376%3FvenueId%3D8759&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRRuff%40lasell.edu%7C06bd0b7da3824f13923408de7a265f64%7C3be0a8f7a09c4385947893eeaf55f7f0%7C0%7C0%7C639082502419771907%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9sFIU0rTLLqib04WXx3fZHfD5eJ7LlTH%2BaGylkJEtKY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ticketmaster.com. </a> Monster Jam Preferred Customers get the first chance to snag the best seats; fans can still sign up for free to grab an exclusive pre-sale code. The general public can purchase tickets starting Tuesday, March 3.

Feel the Thrill of Full-Throttle Fun
Get ready for big-time entertainment as Foxborough roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, heart-pounding races and plenty of big air! The world’s best drivers tear up the dirt as they battle for the Event Championship in three competitions: Racing, Skills and everyone’s favorite, Freestyle, where Monster Jam trucks defy the laws of physics and do the impossible. Fans will be right in the middle of the action, helping to crown the Event Champion as they get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts and saves.

Start the Fun Early at the Monster Jam Pit Party®
The day of fun starts at the Monster Jam Pit Party® on Thursday afternoon - your first stop for smiles, selfies with the trucks, high-fives and autographs from drivers, and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to start a day of adrenaline-charged fun, plus get an insider’s look at how these 12,000-pound trucks are built to stand up to the competition. The Monster Jam Pit Party - where the fun begins.

Don’t Miss the Monster Jam Trackside Experience
There’s no better way to get ready for the action than Monster Jam Trackside, happening approximately one hour before the event. It’s packed with driver interviews, pit crew sneak peeks and epic giveaways that’ll get everyone pumped up before the action begins. Then, watch as the opening ceremonies set the stage for one-of-a-kind fun for the whole family!

Meet the Superstars of Monster Jam!
These aren’t just any drivers - they’re world-class male and female athletes who have mastered controlling these 12,000-pound beasts. Whether pulling off insane backflips, nailing vertical two-wheel tricks, or tearing up the track in all-out racing, these drivers are ready to wow fans with the most mind-blowing live motorsports action around.

Fans can cheer on their favorites, like Adam Anderson in the legendary Grave Digger®; Tristan England, Two-time Monster Jam World Finals champion and Bryce Kenny behind the wheel of the new Tech Deck® Wreck Deckä, inspired by the fearless world of skateboarding; and more tear up the dirt.
WHEN: Thursday, July 30, 2026
ØEvent Time – 7:00 PM
ØPit Party open from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Event Ticket &amp; Pit Party Pass required for entry)

WHERE: Gillette Stadium – One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

TICKETS: Gravity-defying action, down-to-earth prices!
Tickets and Pit Party Passes are now available for purchase online at <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fmonster-jam-tickets%2Fartist%2F1542376%3FvenueId%3D8759&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRRuff%40lasell.edu%7C06bd0b7da3824f13923408de7a265f64%7C3be0a8f7a09c4385947893eeaf55f7f0%7C0%7C0%7C639082502419794207%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=k9zzV4%2FIGts%2Fr4iOqAJD2UAby7E3hyGIV5xddpXCdGM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ticketmaster.com</a>.
*Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY:
·All-In Pricing: The price you see includes all fees – no surprises at checkout.
·Flexible Payment Options: Depending on the venue, you may be able to use Klarna or PayPal to spread out your payments over time.

TRUCK LINEUP: Grave Digger® driven by Adam Anderson; JCB DIGatronä driven by Tristan England; Sparkle Smash® driven by Jamie Sullivan; Lucas Stabilizerä driven by Cynthia Gauthier; Tech Deck® Wreck Deckä driven by Bryce Kenny; Avenger driven by Jim Koehler
**Truck and driver line-up subject to change

Visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.monsterjam.com%2Fen-us%2Fevents%2Ffoxborough-ma%2Fjul-30-2026-jul-30-2026&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRRuff%40lasell.edu%7C06bd0b7da3824f13923408de7a265f64%7C3be0a8f7a09c4385947893eeaf55f7f0%7C0%7C0%7C639082502419819192%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=etyeGQv%2Fg8Vcmp8djindCrjYxyGC7Kwm%2FTAFX2KNstA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MonsterJam.com</a> for more detailed information about Monster Jam’s return to Gillette Stadium this summer.

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