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BEDFORD
TAG: Teen Activity Group
Every Wednesday
1 to 3 p.m.
1st Floor Meeting Room, Bedford Free Public Library
7 Mudge Way, Bedford
Free, middle and high schoolers
Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.
Page Turners’ Book Group
Monday, May 19
4 to 4:45 p.m.
1st Floor Meeting Room, Bedford Free Public Library
7 Mudge Way, Bedford
Registration requested
Free, kids ages 8 to 11
Join Miss Sue for our monthly book group. While we encourage reading together as a family, kids are expected to attend without a parent.
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.
Utilize the Library of Things to borrow an item you may only need once, discover a new hobby or to try before you buy.
CONCORD
The Beavers are Back!
Saturdays in May (excluding May 31)
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Visitor Center, Walden Pond State Reservation
915 Walden Street, Concord
Free, recommended for ages 10 and up (
parking fees may apply)
Join a Park Interpreter for this guided 1.5 to 2 mile walk to Heywood’s Meadow. Learn about beavers and how they are vital to the ecosystem at Walden Pond. Wear good boots. Binoculars encouraged!
Make-It! Club
Wednesdays
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The Workshop, Main Library
129 Main Street, Concord
Free, recommended for kids ages 5 to 10
Join every Wednesday afternoon for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle!
Teen Video Game Tournament
Wednesday, May 21
2 to 3 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
128 Main Street, Concord
Free, no registration required
Prizes are up for grabs at this Mario Kart tournament but bring your deodorant because the competition in this free-for-all physics fighter game is going be extra sweaty (figuratively and literally, probably).
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.
Utilize the Library of Things to borrow an item you may only need once, discover a new hobby or to try before you buy.
LEXINGTON
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.
Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets
Wednesday, May 21
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Community Center Arts and Crafts Room
39 Marrett Road, Lexington
Registration required
Free, open to all ages
Come spend this time meeting new people, or bring your friends! This program is all about building community and socialization. This program is free, but registration is required to participate.
Virtual: How to Declutter a Decade’s Worth of Stuff
Thursday, May 29
7 to 8 p.m.
Free, registration required
Closets won’t close and storage spots overstuffed? Log on with expert organizer Jamie Novak when she shares how to sort through the stuff, what to toss first, and how to stay motivated. Designed for those that want to clean out, are moving or inherited a home.
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.
Utilize the Library of Things to borrow an item you may only need once, discover a new hobby or to try before you buy.
LINCOLN
Knitting & Stitching Group
Every Wednesday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Farrar Room, Lincoln Public Library
3 Bedford Road, Lincoln
Free, open to the public
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or hand sewing? Want to chat with others about what you are reading and making? Please join us for a weekly drop-in opportunity for social crafting. Bring your current project or start something new. If you are interested in learning how to knit, we welcome a chance to get you started.
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.
Utilize the Library of Things to borrow an item you may only need once, discover a new hobby or to try before you buy.
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
Tours at Arnold Arboretum
Daily, times vary
125 Arborway, Boston
Free, open to the public
Daily docent guided and self-guided tours. Explore the 281-acre landscape featuring over 15,000 accessioned plants.
Smart Barns Tour at Great Brook Farm
Saturdays and Sundays in May
1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Great Brook Farm State Park
165 North Road, Carlisle
Free, open to the public (parking fees may apply)
Join the Park Interpreter for a free tour and see a modern dairy farm in action! The Voluntary Robotic Milking System will amaze you! View the maternity ward, visit the Smart Barn and meet the calves to finish. The tour lasts about 30-45 minutes. Appropriate for families.
Grenadilla Gang Concert
Sunday, May 18
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Saint Matthew’s United Methodist Church
435 Central Street, Acton
Free, open to the public
The Grenadilla Gang is a professionally coached ensemble of nine clarinet players. The “gang” will perform an eclectic variety of music, including that of Bach, Elgar, Grieg, Vaughn Williams, Lennon and McCartney and others. The hour-plus performance will be followed by refreshments.
17th Annual Women Veterans Network Conference
Saturday, May 17
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wellsworth Hotel
14 Mechanic Street, Southbridge
Free, registration required by May 14 for in-person attendance
Zoom registration and conference schedule
Learn about programs and services directly from veteran serving organizations, including the VA and EOVS. Attend information sessions with engaging presenters. Experience self-care offerings from wellness professionals.
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.
Massachusetts Pirates Heroes Night
Thursday, May 29
7 p.m.
Tsongas Center
300 Arcand Drive, Lowell
One free ticket for military members, first responders and veterans
Join the Massachusetts Pirates for Heroes Night may 29. Military members, first responders and veterans may receive one free ticket to the Pirates vs. Jacksonville Sharks indoor professional football game. Additional tickets may be purchased for family members and friends.
Summer Friday Nights Free at Discovery Museum
Every Friday beginning June 20 until Labor Day
4:30 to 8 p.m.
177 Main Street, Acton
Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Bunker Hill Parade Marching Unit
Sunday, June 15
Participate in one of the longest standing parades in the U.S., the Bunker Hill parade commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Armed Services and the essence of American heritage while celebrating the historic neighborhood of Charlestown. In addition to the marching unit, volunteers are needed for the following positions: flight commander, 4 Honor Guard members and 2 banner holders. Marching practice will take place at building 1112 every Monday from 9 to 10 a.m., except Memorial Day. Contact SSgt. OHoulahan to sign up: rose.ohoulahan@us.af.mil.
Uniformed Airman for Wreath Laying
Saturday, May 24
10 a.m.
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial
85 Northern Avenue, Boston
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes and Innovets is seeking one uniformed Air Force Airman to participate in a wreath laying ceremony for the rededication of the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial. The event will be attended by Gold Star families, veterans and local dignitaries. A lunch with the Gold Star families will follow the ceremony. Contact Jesse Flynn for more information, jesse@innovets.org.