What.To.Do. Community Events Listing

Have an event or activity suggestion for the What.To.Do. Community Events Listing? Submit it here!


No School
Dec. 24 to Jan. 4 – December Recess
Jan. 16 to 19
Feb. 14 to 22 – February Recess


Winter Concert – Grades 5 to 8
Dec. 10
5 to 6:30 p.m.



Kids Create
Every Tuesday
4 to 4:45 p.m.
Bedford Free Public Library
Open to children in kindergarten to 5th grade. Rotating activities include building, crafts, STEM and art. No registration required.


TAG: Teen Activity Group
Every Wednesday
1 to 3 p.m.
Bedford Free Public Library
Open to middle and high school students. Snacks and activities provided. No registration required.


Winter Wreath Treasure Hunt
Saturday, Dec. 6
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bedford Free Public Library
Pick up a felt wreath and the treasure hunt at the children’s desk. Follow the clues to collect winter items and decorate your wreath. Intended for children ages 0 to 11 years.


Family Music with Sarah 
Saturday, Dec. 6  
10:30 to 11 a.m. 
Bedford Free Public Library 
Join musician Sarah Gardner in the meeting room for singing, dancing, and lots of music-making.


Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Artisans Market
Saturday, Dec. 6
2 to 6 p.m.
Bedford Town Common
Enjoy musical performances, a holiday market and tree lighting with the arrival of Santa at 5 p.m.


Pokémon Club 
Friday, Dec. 12  
4 to 4:45 p.m. 
Bedford Free Public Library 
Join other Pokémon fans for crafts, activities and discussions! No game play or card trading. Open to children in grades K to 5. Registration required.


Craft Pom Poms 
Monday, Dec. 15  
4 to 4:45 p.m. 
Bedford Free Public Library 
Learn how to make pom poms with yarn! Open to children ages 5 to 11. Registration required.


Craft a Snowflake 
Monday, Dec. 29 
11 to 11:45 a.m.  
Bedford Free Public Library 
Join Rachel for a snowflake themed craft! Best for grades K to 5. Registration required.


Noon Year’s Eve Party 
Wednesday, Dec. 31 
11:15 to 12 noon 
Bedford Free Public Library 
Celebrate the new year with dancing, crafts and a countdown to noon!


Bedford Public Trails  
Are you looking for local trails to walk or hike? Check out Bedford Trails


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.



Musical Mondays
Every Monday
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library
Start your week off right by dancing, singing, and having some fun at Musical Monday!


Fowler Teen Crafternoon for Grades 6 to 12
Every Monday
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Fowler Library
Stop by after school and unwind with a craft.


Teen Dungeon’s & Dragons: Baldur’s Fate
Every Wednesday
3 to 5 p.m.
Main Library
Middle schooler game. Monsters have infected the party as part of an invasion effort that could destroy the entire region.


Craft Lab at Fowler, ages 12 and under
Every Wednesday
4 to 5 p.m.
Fowler Library
Drop by to craft, experiment and create with hands-on artistic exploration.


Girls Who Code 
Every Thursday 
5:30 to 7 p.m. 
Main Library 
Girls Who Code club is a national non-profit that aims to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Registration required.


Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Seven Plunders
Every Friday
3 to 4:45 p.m.
Main Library
Older player game. A turn of the tide offers the chance to capture seven legendary treasures...if you can survive the journey.


The Umbrella Winter Market 
Dec. 5 to 7 
Times vary by day 
40 Stow Street 
Escape the cold and stroll The Umbrella’s three floors of artists’ studios and galleries.  


Jingle & Mingle in Concord Center 
Saturday, Dec. 6  
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Concord Center 
Enjoy a weekend of holiday festivities including festive music, decorated storefronts and community spirit!


Concord’s Annual Tree Lighting
Sunday, Dec. 7
3 to 6 p.m.
Monument Square


Cookbook Club 
Wednesday, Dec. 10  
12 to 1:30 p.m. 
Fowler Library 
Make a recipe from “Let’s Eat” by Dan Pelosi. Registration required.


Kid-Friendly Wreath Making  
Wednesday, Dec. 10 
4 to 5 p.m. registration required 
Fowler Library 
Make kid-friendly wreaths with cardboard, yarn and assorted greens and other decorative elements. Register for the time and session desired. 


Artist Reception: Evan Schwenterly 
Wednesday, Dec. 10  
6 to 7 p.m. 
Main Library 
View the gallery exhibition of “Lux Eterna” by local filmmaker Evan Schwenterly.  


Fowler Author Talk: Afarin Bellisario 
Saturday, Dec. 13  
2 to 3 p.m. 
Fowler Library 
Author Afarin Bellisario will share from “Silenced Whispers”. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Registration recommended.


Monthly Open Board Gaming for Adults 
Saturday, Dec. 13 
2 to 4 p.m. 
Main Library 
Join a pickup board game or card game from the library’s collection!


Shine Bright at the West Concord Holiday Stroll 
Saturday, Dec. 13 
3:30 to 4:45 p.m. 
Fowler Library 
Stop by Fowler Library during the Holiday Stroll and make a sand art candle or garland to celebrate the season! 


Gingerbread Party 
Monday, Dec. 22 
2:30 to 3 p.m. – registration required 
3 to 3:30 p.m. – registration required 
3:30 to 4 p.m. – registration required 
4 to 4:30 p.m. – registration required 
Main Library 
Celebrate the arrival of the giant gingerbread house by enjoying a variety of gingerbread crafts including decorating your very own cookie to take home!  


Make Snow Slime 
Monday, Dec. 29 
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 
Main Library 
Learn how to make fluffy, crunchy slime using fake snow! Children ages 6 and up. Registration required.  


Winter Wonderland
Saturday, Jan. 24
1 p.m.
Emerson Field at Hunt Recreation Center, 90 Stow Street
This free community event will feature a bonfire, horse drawn sleigh rides, music and more.


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.

   

Knitting Group
Wednesdays
6:30 to 8 p.m.
This event is organized by Cary Library, email Cathie Ghorbani at cghorbani@minlib.net for details. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk and share ideas together.


Youth Art Holiday Market 
Saturday, Dec. 6 
1 to 4 p.m. 
Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Avenue 
Skip the mall and do your holiday shopping at Munroe Center for the Arts’ 3rd Annual Youth Art Holiday Market.   


Make A Friendship Bracelet
Friday, Dec. 12
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Lexington Community Center
Bring a friend and meet new people! Registration required.


Pop Up Art School: How to Draw Mario 
Dec. 15 to Jan. 13 
Join us for a fun and engaging virtual art class where you'll learn to draw all your favorite characters! Registration required.


Menorah Lighting 
Thursday, Dec. 18 
6 p.m. 
13 Depot Square 
Celebrate the lighting of the fifth candle for Hannukah.  


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.



Together Time Tales for Grades 2 to 3
Every Monday
6 to 6:45 p.m.
Lincoln Library
Families receive a copy of the book to read together. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. Registration required.


Knitting and Stitching Group
Every Wednesday
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library
Join other knitters and stitchers for a weekly drop-in group for social crafting!


Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt 
Friday, Dec. 5 
6 to 7 p.m. 
Pierce Park, Lincoln 
Grab your flashlight and hunt for hundreds of candy canes hidden throughout Pierce Park. Intended for children 2 to 10 years old. Pre-registration required.


Chess for Kids
Saturday, Dec. 6
3 to 4 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library
Chess players of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come play chess!


Dungeons & Dragons for grades 4 to 6
Monday, Dec. 8
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library
Join librarian and Game Master Casey for an hour of D&D adventure! Registration required.


Artist Reception: Diana Rice-Sheahan 
Wednesday, Dec. 10 
6 to 8 p.m. 
Lincoln Public Library


Wordsmove Theatre: Holiday Stories You Haven’t Heard 
Wednesday, Dec. 10 
6:30 to 8 p.m. 
Lincoln Public Library 
Short, mostly humorous stories on Christmas and Hanukkah themes. 


Craft Supply Swap: Gift Wrap
Saturday, Dec. 13
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library
Do you have gift wrap supplies that you've loved for years but are hoping to swap them out for something new? Bring them to the library to swap for new-to-you supplies!


Craft & Chill: Watercolor Holiday Cards and Coffee Filter Snowflakes 
Wednesday, Dec. 17 
1 to 2 p.m. 
Lincoln Public Library 
Craft & chill in a low-key setting. Ages 16 and up. Registration required


Teen Book Group 
Wednesday, Dec. 17 
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
Lincoln Public Library 
Join other teens to chat about what you've been reading (and watching and listening to). Snacks and drinks provided. Registration required.


Pop Up Art School: Felted Rainbow Patches 
Friday, Dec. 19  
3:30 to 5 p.m. 
Lincoln Public Library 
Pick from four rainbow designs and make a fuzzy felted patch with wool. Intended for ages 11 to 19. Registration required.  


Lincoln Library  
Use your Minute Man Library Network card to enjoyfree or discounted admissionto 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.

  
 
SoWa Winter Festival 
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through Dec. 21 
Times vary by day 
450 Harrison Avenue, Boston 
Over 80 artists open their studio doors for this free community event.  


Holiday Drone Show on the Common 
Saturdays through Dec. 20 
6 p.m. and 8p.m. 
Boston Common, 139 Tremont Street 
Watch the night sky come alive with dazzling drone displays every Saturday through Dec. 20. Two shows, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.


Boston Common Tree Lighting
Thursday, Dec. 4
6 to 8 p.m.
Boston Common, 139 Tremont Street


First Night Boston 2026
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Noon to Midnight
Locations throughout Boston: City Hall, Faneuil Hall, Rose Kennedy Greenway and more.