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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
Bedford Free Public Library
Use your Minute Man Library Network card to enjoy free or discounted admission to various museums and cultural attractions across New England, perfect for any season or special occasion.
CONCORD
Kite Festival
Sunday, May 4
1 to 3 p.m.
Rideout Field
Laws Brook Road, Concord
Free, family event
Enjoy an afternoon of kite flying and watch professional kite flyers in action.
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, May 10
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hunt Recreation Center Side Lawn
90 Stow Street, Concord
Free, open to the public
Come join us at our community yard sale. Registration is for those wanting to rent a table from us to sell their goods. Just want to browse? No problem, no need to register, just stop on by!
Concord Free Public Library
Use your Minute Man Library Network card to enjoy free or discounted admission to various museums and cultural attractions across New England, perfect for any season or special occasion.
LEXINGTON
Fill the Free Little Art Gallery Craft Day
Friday, May 9
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Community Center Arts and Crafts Room
39 Marrett Road, Lexington
Free, open to all
Check out the Community Center’s new Free Little Art Gallery. Following the same concept as a Free Little Library, the F.L.A.G is a place to leave and take art! All ages welcome.
Bike Rodeo
Saturday, May 10
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lexington Children’s Place
20 Pelham Road, Lexington
Registration required
Free, open to students in kindergarten through 8th grade
Participants will have helmets and bikes checked for proper fit, maintenance and safety, followed by brief group instruction, practicing their bike handling and safety knowledge. Participants will earn a Certificate of Achievement at the end. There will be lots of fun, interactive and educational stations to stop at along the way!
Transit Explorers for Adults
Wednesday, May 21
1 to 4 p.m.
Community Center Multipurpose Room
39 Marrett Road, Lexington
Free, open to adults aged 18 and over
This program is designed for adults who want to get comfortable riding our local transit services, Lexpress and MBTA. We will first learn together in a classroom setting how to plan our trips, how to map them out, how to pay, use bus tracking apps, and more.
Cary Memorial Library
Use your Minute Man Library Network card to enjoy free or discounted admission to various museums and cultural attractions across New England, perfect for any season or special occasion.
LINCOLN
Chess for Kids
Saturday, May 3
3 to 4 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library, Tarbell Room
3 Bedford Road, Lincoln
Registration required
Free, ages 5 and up
Chess players of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come play chess! Members of the LSHS Chess Club will be hosting- so come learn if you’re interested or come play if you’re ready for a challenge! Bring your own board or play with one of ours.
Lincoln Library
Use your Minute Man Library Network card to enjoy free or discounted admission to various museums and cultural attractions across New England, perfect for any season or special occasion.
MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Junior Ranger Activity
Daily through spring, summer and fall
Free, open to children ages 8 to 11
Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet to guide your exploration of the park at Minute Man Visitor Center in Lexington or North Bridge Visitor Center in Concord. Complete the activities as you visit different sites in the park. Before you leave, show your work to a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center to get your Junior Ranger badge!
Every Kid in a Park
Fourth graders and their families can receive an Every Kid in a Park pass that allows free access to hundreds of parks, lands and waters for an entire year.
GREATER BOSTON
The Lawn on D
Opening for the season Friday, May 2
7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
420 D Street, Boston
Open to the public
The Lawn on D is the place for games! Complimentary lawn games include cornhole, bocce, ping-pong and more. Pickleball courts by reservation. Check out the Kaleidoscope Garden and Urban Grove!
Bessie’s Closet
Friday, May to Sunday, May 4
Hour vary, see below
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton
Free, open to the public
Discovery Museum will host a free-of-charge pop-up clothing shop, called “Bessie’s Closet”. The closet is open to all for shopping Friday, May 2 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum admission is not required to shop, nor is it included.
Donations of new or gently used clean clothing of any size are being collected through April 27. A collection box is in the Museum’s lobby. Kids sizes 6 to 14 are most needed.
Harvard Square MayFair
Sunday, May 4
12 to 6 p.m.
18 Brattle Street, Cambridge
Free, open to the public
Experience a jam-packed lineup of live performances, al fresco beer gardens, food inspired by cultures from all over the world and over 60 artisan booths featuring eclectic art, clothing, jewelry, and more. Within and beyond the festival grounds, Harvard Square's favorite restaurants have taken to the streets with outdoor dining patios, so come hungry!
250th Anniversary of the Battle of Creek Celebration
Saturday, May 24
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Port Park
99 Marginal Street, Chelsea
Free, open to the public
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek, the first naval battle of the American Revolution. Explore the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey, the 1894 schooner from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and learn about the first British vessel captured and destroyed, the HMS Diana.