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PATRIOTS’ DAY 250TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Hanscom AFB: What to know
Arlington
Concord
Lexington
Lincoln
Minute Man National Historical Park
HANSCOM SCHOOL
MOMC Pasta Dinner
Wednesday, April 30
5 to 6 p.m. for pre-K to 4th grade families
6 to 7 p.m. for 5th to 8th grade families
Registration required (families with students in mixed grades can attend during either session)
BEDFORD
Puppet Extravaganza Craft
Wednesday, April 23
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bedford Free Public Library, 1st floor meeting room
7 Mudge Way, Bedford
Free, open to the public
Use provided craft supplies to make stick puppets and a cardboard theater. Materials to make paper bag puppets will also be available.
Bedford Free Public Library
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CONCORD
Patriot Vigil at the North Bridge
Thursday, April 17
7:30 to 9 p.m.
North Bridge
174 Liberty Street, Concord
Free, open to the public
As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield, come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775, and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on April 19, 1775. The path from the North Bridge Visitor Center to the North Bridge will be lighted with 122 luminaries to honor those who lost their lives in the battle.
Block Party
Saturday, April 19
9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Free, open to the public
Visit Concord and enjoy music, events and activities for the whole family.
Concord Museum
Saturday, April 19
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free, open to the public
The Concord Museum will host a special Community Day inviting the public to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. As a steward of the largest collection of objects that witnessed the day the “shot heard round the world” set the war in motion, the Museum will offer a unique opportunity to commemorate this special anniversary through an unforgettable, family-friendly experience.
Patriot Light Drone Show
Saturday, April 19
8:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Free, open to the public
Special Exhibition: Warhol’s Eagle: Resilience Heard Round the World
March 26 – July 31
Concord Main Library, Goodwin Forum
129 Main Street Concord, MA
Free, open to the public
The William Munroe Special Collections is excited to announce the temporary installation of a stunning work of art by Andy Warhol, on loan from the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon. In honor of the Concord250 celebrations, Warhol’s original silkscreen of a Bald Eagle provides an inspirational and poignant reminder of the fight for independence and the ongoing struggle for environmental justice and conservation.
Concord Free Public Library
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LEXINGTON
Reenactment of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
April 18
10 to 11 p.m.
Hancock-Clarke House
36 Hancock Street, Lexington
Free, open to the public
Start Patriots’ Day early to see the alarm raised in Lexington. Join Lexington History Museums in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men for a live reenactment of the night’s events at the Hancock-Clarke House, complete with real horses.
Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
Saturday, April 19
5:15 to 7 a.m.
Lexington Green
Free, open to the public
The Lexington Minute Men will conduct the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Civilian Evacuation of the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Lexington on the Lexington Battle Green.
Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert
Saturday, April 19
7 p.m.
Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building
Free, open to the public
The Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert will be the culmination of the Patriot’s Day Celebration for the 250th Anniversary of the first battle of the American revolution in Lexington. It will feature music related to the time period of the revolution, including 2 works that have been commissioned by the band.
Cary Memorial Library
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LINCOLN
Alarm and Muster
Sunday, April 20
7 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library lawn
3 Bedford Road, Lincoln
Free, open to the public
Join reenactors as they reminisce about the fateful early hours of April 19, 1775. An alarm rider will arrive on horseback to alert the citizens of Lincoln. Bells ring and drums roll as the Minute Men assemble for musket drill and firing and receive orders to march.
Loyalists and Revolutionaries: Two Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World
Monday, April 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Codman Estate, 34 Codman Road, Lincoln
Gropius House, 68 Baker Ridge Road, Lincoln
Free, open to the public
The Codman Estate and Gropius House will be open to the public for docent led tours.
Linc-Con: A Library Comic-Con
Saturday, April 26
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library
3 Bedford Road, Lincoln
Registration recommended
Free, open to the public
Join Lincoln Public Library for a Comic-Con and day full of events and fun for all ages! Learn to wield a lightsaber, discover Magic: The Gathering, make your own magazine, learn to make cosplays, participate in a scavenger hunt, play Mario Kart and more.
Lincoln Salute: Fife and Drum Festival
Sunday, April 27
1 to 3 p.m.
Pierce Park
17 Weston Road, Lincoln
Free, open to the public
The Lincoln Minute Men host fife and drum groups in a concert for your enjoyment. Bring your picnic basket and lawn chairs and enjoy the rousing entertainment.
Old Burying Ground Tribute
Sunday, April 27
2:30 p.m.
Pierce Park
17 Weston Road, Lincoln
Free, open to the public
March with the Lincoln Minute Men and British Regulars from Pierce House to the Old Burying Ground on Lexington Road to honor those who lost their lives in Lincoln along Battle Road. Mary Hartwell will tell her story of burying British soldiers and a British mother laments the loss of her son. Ceremonies include music and musket salutes.
GREATER BOSTON
Japan Festival Boston 2025
Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, April 27
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Boston Common
16 Charles Street, Boston
Free, open to the public
This festival provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about Japan and its culture. Japan’s traditional festival is a place to thank gods for their blessings and gather on special occasions with friends and family, serving as a catalyst for bonding communities.