• Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy

    Lexington Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

    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 […]

    $10 – $15
  • Theodore Parker: An evening with Parker scholar Dean Grodzins

    First Parish Lexington Ma 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, Ma

    Historian Dean Grodzins, author of "American Heretic: Theodore Parker and Transcendentalism," discusses the Lexington-born minister and abolitionist. Thursday, Oct. 15, 7–8:30 p.m., First Parish in Lexington.

  • Willard’s Woods: a brief journey through a historic landscape

    Willards Woods Opposite 44 North Street, Lexington

    Join Jeff Howry, Ph.D., a Lexington historian and archaeologist, in the exploration of Willard’s Woods. The area presents many examples of how our New England landscape was shaped by nature […]

    Free
  • Saturday Stroll Walking Tour: Stories in Stone

    Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

    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 […]

    $10 – $15
  • Early voting kickoff at Fletcher Park

    Fletcher Park 1557 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

    Early voting for the November 3 election opens in Massachusetts this very day. Cast your ballot at Cary Hall, then walk next door to celebrate, write postcards, sign up to […]

  • Family Barn Dance: A Fundraiser for Coat Boston

    Clark Hall, Hancock Church 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, United States

    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 […]

    $15
  • iNaturalist Observation Walk

    This walk is an opportunity to learn to use iNaturalist to observe and share biodiversity information in Lexington's conservation land. iNaturalist is an online social network of people who care […]

    Free
  • Art For All: pick-your-price sale at LexArt supports immigrant women

    Lexington Arts & Crafts Society 130 Waltham St, Lexington, United States

    Art For All, a "pick your price" art sale, comes to the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society. All money raised goes directly to the Association of Haitian Women in Boston […]

    Pick your price
  • Gazebofest! Free music in Hastings Park

    Hastings Park Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA, United States

    Porchfest was sadly rained out, but a few groups are getting together on Sunday, Oct. 18 for Gazebofest! Featuring the LHS Jazz Combo, Alix & Palin, and Rock & Roll […]

  • LexFUN!’s Fall Extravaganza and Halloween parade

    center playground (Corner of Clark St. & Park Dr.), Lexington

    LexFUN! invites families to its free annual Fall Extravaganza at Center Playground, with live music, crafts, apple cider donuts and a Halloween parade at 3:45 p.m.

    Free
  • Thrift Super Sale at Temple Isaiah

    Temple Isaiah 55 Lincoln St, Lexington, United States

    The volunteer-run Thrift Super Sale, held since 1963, returns to Temple Isaiah with clothing, housewares, books and a boutique room. Oct. 18–20; proceeds support local charities.

    Free – $5