Events

Revolutionary War Patriots of Color This is a FREE event, but registration is required! As we celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, it is important to consider the diverse peoples and communities that contributed to the Revolutionary cause. Dr. Benjamin Remillard will discuss the role of New England’s people of color in the Revolution, what drew […]

Join us at The Venue on Tuesday, June 9, at 7:00 PM for a screening of “Taking Care”, a documentary following the journey of acclaimed filmmakers Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen as they navigate the complexities and heartbreak of Lauren’s mother’s advancing Alzheimer’s disease. The film will be followed by a lively talk on […]

The 5th Grade Track & Field Meet is a tradition in Lexington that brings together kids from all the town's elementary schools to compete in a fun, pressure-free environment. The meet stretches back to at least the 1960s. Back then, during the junior high era, the meet featured 6th graders as they were the oldest […]

**This program will take place at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington In this interactive workshop, we will explore the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, what is happening in the body during this transition, and what options are available for support, including hormone therapy. Led by a menopause-certified nurse practitioner, this session […]

The wide and growing gap in income, wealth, and opportunity threatens our communities and lives.  It also poses an existential threat to our democracy.  The good news about this moment of crisis is that there are signs that it also offers a moment of opportunity.  Come learns about a bold agenda being incubated at the […]

Visit the inspirational gardens of Lexington. Rain or shine.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 13, and join us for the Music & Arts Experience 2026, where local artistry will meet local music in a celebration of craftmaking and community. Sponsored by the Bedford (MA) Cultural District Partnership, the Music & Arts Experience 2026 will offer unique opportunities for all ages to experience art […]

Saturday, June 13, 1 pm This walk will join two routes by eliminating a long stretch along the Minuteman Bike Path. This will result in a loop walk of about 3.2 miles. We will go through three conservation areas: Cataldo Reservation, Arlington's Great Meadows, and Liberty Heights. Wear comfortable clothing, walking footwear, and bring water […]

The first talk in the Bridging Minds series will take place on Saturday, June 13, at 1:30 pm at Fox Branch Library in East Arlington. Speaker Theonie Anastassiadis will discuss The Secret Language of Life—and How We’re Learning to Speak It, describing how scientists are learning to reprogram the cellular machinery that builds our bodies and to […]

Monthly poetry event where participants read poems by other poets, celebrating diverse voices and cultures while welcoming even non-poets to share their heritage. We are honored to have Arlington Poet Laureate Teresa Cader as our chief guest. Global Voices in Verse is a monthly poetry gathering that celebrates the richness of global poetic traditions. This event […]

From food trucks to a jumbotron screen and kids’ zone, the Lexington Visitors Center’s lawn will be transformed into an outdoor FIFA World Cup watch party from June 16-26. The free event will feature 10 community tents per day, kids’ activities, food, a beer garden, and outdoor screenings of games from 2 p.m. to 9 […]

On Tuesday, June 16, at 7 pm, Lexington Living Landscapes and the Massachusetts Pollinator Network are hosting a free showing of The Extraordinary Caterpillar at the Lexington Venue, our intown movie theater at 1794 Mass. Ave. From blooming meadows to city parks and backyard gardens, this inspiring film celebrates the magic of nature while showing […]