Join us at the Salem Herbfarm on 7/31, a magnificent indoor-outdoor garden venue, for a night of fae revelry, and a hearty celebration of diverse fantasy! The Velvet Jest exists to loudly celebrate fantasy that is not as as readily represented: fantasy that is Queer, disabled, Black, Brown, neurodivergent, Indigenous, trans, Asian, and with diverse ages, relationships, and body types. At the Velvet Jest, we are committed to hiring performers, artists, and creators that represent this.

Railroad tycoon and prominent gentleman, Mr. Robert Barone, has vanished after arriving in Broadmoor. You are the detective and you will have the opportunity to question suspicious characters, gather clues from local merchants, and help solve the mystery before nightfall.

FaeGuild Wonders and The Natick Center Cultural District invite you to solve “Mystery at Broadmoor,” in Natick Center on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

The evening begins with a short scene on the pedestrian bridge over the Natick Center MBTA Station, then visit each of the participating shops to interact with the live, costumed characters who will give you clues to solve the mystery, and the shops will stamp your train ticket.

You do not need to see the short scene on the bridge to solve the mystery, and the story is set up so that you can begin at any participating shop. There will also be a finale scene at the end of the event in Natick Commons.

This immersive theater mystery quest is FREE and open to the public. Can you solve the mystery of Mr. Robert Barone's disappearance? We hope to see you on Thursday, July 30th at 5:00 PM!