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Thursday, June 19, 6-8 pm Raindate: Sunday, June 22, 2-4 pm Join urban grower Emily Carvalho for an immersive walk through the farm, where we'll discover wild plants that make excellent additions to a first aid kit. Together, we'll explore where these plants grow, the best times to harvest them, and how to prepare them […]
Hi! I’m Sarah from Lexington High School’s Muslim Student Association. The fourth event of South Asian Literary Festival is coming up on Friday, June 20 at Lexington Community Center featuring Anjali Mitter Duva and Chaya Bhuvaneswar! This event is open to everybody and we would love to see you there! Hear from them, ask questions, […]
More and more homeowners are embracing landscaping that emphasizes native plants and organic methods to create more wildlife- and people-friendly yards. Are you curious to see what other gardeners have done? Stop by any of multiple locations to see the many forms a pollinator garden can take or learn what alternatives to a traditional lawn […]
18th-century life wasn't just about chores - kids had fun too! Drop by the Munroe Tavern to make your own clay marbles, just like colonial kids did. Drop in as part of your tour to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults! Included with museum admission.
Join Soundbites Community A Cappella for an evening of eclectic pop music at First Parish in Lexington on June 21st - 7 pm. FREE to attend! TIME & LOCATION Jun 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM First Parish in Lexington 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, MA 02421, USA RSVP appreciated, but not required: www.soundbitesma.com
"The joy of beginning with God" is the topic of a lecture on Christian Science to be given by Christian Science practitioner and teacher Mark McCurties. He will explore how an understanding that God is all good and the cause of good helps you experience more health, peace, safety, and joy.
Steven Edson’s photography of local Revolutionary battlefields and landmarks urges the public to reconsider the spaces they drive by and inhabit every day. Placed in conversation with historic objects from our collection, join us for a first look at our latest exhibit to see our historic spaces in a new light!
Carol Rose, Executive Director of ACLU MA will give the keynote address at the League of Women Voters of Lexington Annual Meeting
When most people—especially in Lexington—hear the name Henry Wadsworth Longfellow today, they probably think of his 1860 poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride.” But what about the man behind the famous verses? In his personal life, Longfellow was surrounded by people who we would today consider members of the LGBTQ+ community, including friends, siblings, children and grandchildren. […]
Summer Palooza ~ Craft Fair & Yard Sale Join us on June 28 at the Lexington Knights of Columbus for a craft fair and yard sale fundraiser to benefit Boston Skyline Chorus! Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Heritage Hall 177 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA 02421 FREE ADMISSION | Refreshments available Crafts […]
Parades, pageants, and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries, thousands of people have descended upon the Battle Green to welcome Revolutionary War heroes like the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of America in 1824. The anniversaries […]
Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th-century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum admission.