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Lexington kindergarteners and their adults are invited to a free Girl Scout "try-it" event on Thursday, January 25th, at 6:30 PM in the Fiske Elementary School cafeteria. Siblings are welcome. Let us know if you're attending at gsema.org/eventrsvp2. Unable to attend or have an older child and want to learn more? Please visit gsema.org/moreinfo, and […]
Lexington kindergarteners and their adults are invited to a free Girl Scout "try-it" event on Thursday, February 1st, at 6:30 PM in the Maria Hastings Elementary School cafeteria. Siblings are welcome. Let us know if you're attending at gsema.org/eventrsvp2. Unable to attend or have an older child and want to learn more? Please visit gsema.org/moreinfo, […]
Get in the Patriots’ Day spirit with a family film! Esther Forbes’s classic book Johnny Tremain has introduced generations of children to the exciting story of the American Revolution. Disney’s 1957 adaptation follows the adventures of young patriot Johnny Tremain of Boston as he navigates the coming revolution, joins the Sons of Liberty, and takes […]
Vance Gilbert at Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse series April 27, 7:30 pm Can something be wry, aching, hysterical, evocative, provocative, fun, beautifully sung, and consummately played all at once? That would be Vance Gilbert. An integral part of the national folk scene, Gilbert’s approach to the acoustic singer-songwriter idiom is significant. Gilbert’s compositions, while […]
First Parish on the Bedford Common’s annual plant and craft fair returns for its 68th year. The fair begins at 10 a.m. and goes to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 – rain or shine. The First Parish Plant Fair’s long-time tradition began in the side yard of the Historic Fitch Tavern, home of the […]
18th-century kids had toys too, but most were simple and homemade, using household items as materials. Button spinners were popular and fun to play with. Make one of your own to take home! Included with museum admission - drop in any time between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm to participate!
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.
Have you learned that life in the past was all work and no play? Think again! Stop by the Depot to experience the entertainment of the past, from outdoor games like hoop and stick, graces, and tug-of-war to board games, toys, and early virtual reality!
The Lexington Lyceum Advocates announces its first International Fun Fest at Lexington’s Ellen Stone Building from 4-8 PM on Saturday, June 15. The Fest will offer free activities and entertainment for the whole family on the lawn of the Ellen Stone Building at 735 Mass Ave. Come celebrate the many diverse cultures in our community […]
Making your own clothes was an important part of the war effort during the Revolution! Drop into Buckman Tavern to learn the first step, weaving, using a simple cardboard loom and yarn. Drop in any time between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults! […]
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.
When marching off to war, soldiers in the 18th century had to carry a lot of supplies! These were kept in a special bag called a haversack, similar to a backpack or messenger bag today! Drop by any time between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm to make and decorate […]