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Long before Lexington was Lexington, Indigenous communities lived here for thousands of years—join us for a free day celebrating Native American culture and history. Start with a guided walk of the Lexington Paint Mine from 9–10 AM, then explore the Lexington Depot from 10 AM–4 PM and an outdoor cultural festival in Emery Park from […]
What drove Bathsheba Spooner, a woman from elite eighteenth-century New England society, to conspire with American and British soldiers to murder her husband during the American Revolution? Join historian Andrew Noone to explore the sensational true-crime story of a cold husband, a lovestruck teenager, British prisoners of war, and a beautiful, possibly unstable woman caught […]
Explore more than three centuries of Lexington’s history on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground, where skulls and crossbones, willow trees, and urns reveal how attitudes toward death have changed through the centuries. Discover the evolution of mortuary art and meet some of Lexington’s most notable residents along the way. The one-mile […]
Get on your dancing shoes, have fun with neighbors, and help keep Boston WARM this winter! Join us at Hancock Church for a Family Barn Dance! The night will raise funds for Coat Boston, which provides thousands of winter coats to children across Boston (read more at coatboston.org). Local caller Jacob Bloom will be teaching […]
We invite you as a resident or whose loved one is a resident of Lexington to attend a 4-Session workshop series to support you in planning for the future. This […]
Five things to know about Medicare During this complimentary session, we’ll discuss five important topics to help you better understand Medicare. We’ll talk about Medicare enrollment details and deadlines, and […]
Step into history after dark at Munroe Tavern for an immersive paranormal investigation led by Shari DeBenedetti of Ghost Hunters (Syfy/Travel Channel). Learn about modern paranormal research, ethical investigation practices, […]
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC), a national nonprofit headquartered in the Boston transforms how people experience breast cancer through trusted education, personalized navigation, peer support, wellness programs, and […]
Join LexCAN and the Town of Lexington for the 2026 Lexington Sustainability Fair—a free community event connecting Lexington residents with local organizations, businesses, municipal programs, and experts working to create […]
Join us for a ghostly candlelight tour of Lexington’s oldest graveyard, where the spirits of the past bring their stories back to life. Hear from figures including John Parker, leader […]
Po-Shen Loh - October 24, 2026, 8 p.m. In a world where artificial intelligence can now complete many of the tasks once used to measure academic achievement, Carnegie Mellon University […]
We invite you as a resident or whose loved one is a resident of Lexington to attend a 4-Session workshop series to support you in planning for the future. This workshop series is focused on older caregivers who have adult family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Employees of the town are also […]