What.To.Do. Community Events Listing

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


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.


Adult Pick-up Basketball
Mondays, 8 to 10 p.m.
Wednesdays, 8 to 10 p.m.
Bedford High School Gym
Co-ed drop-in program open to Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents ages 18 and up. Registration required.


Men’s Indoor Pick-up Soccer at Davis School Gym
Monday through Thursday
8:30 to 10 p.m.
Open to Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents ages 18 and up. Registration required.


Men’s Outdoor Pick-up Soccer at Sabourin Field
Mondays and Wednesdays
8:30 to 10 p.m.
Open to Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents ages 18 and up. Registration required.


Adult Pick-up Volleyball
Mondays, 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Lane School Gym
Co-ed drop-in program open to Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents ages 18 and up. Registration required.


Kids Genre Book Club for 3rd to 5th graders
Thursday, Dec. 18
4 to 4:45 p.m.
Bedford Free Public Library
This month’s genre is graphic novel. Children read a book of their choosing from the genre and explore themes and aspects during the meeting. Registration requested.


Page Turners’ Book Club for ages 11 to 15
Monday, Dec. 22
4 to 4:45 p.m.
Bedford Free Public Library
This month’s book is “The Marrow Thieves”. Registration requested.


Playdough Day
Saturday, Dec. 27
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Bedford Free Public Library
Come play with playdough!


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.


Bedford Bibliophiles Book Club
Monday, Dec. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to noon
Bedford Free Public Library
The Book Club reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction, encourages thoughtful discussion, and fosters a love of reading. This month’s book is “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore”.


Mario Party
Tuesday, Dec. 30
11 to 11:45 a.m.
Bedford Free Public Library
Enjoy Mario themed crafts, games, a scavenger hunt and more!


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!


Building Bonanza
Friday, Jan. 2
10:30 a.m. to noon
Bedford Free Public Library
LEGO and magna-tiles and blocks - oh my! Stick with one medium or mix and match during this informal building program.


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.


Gingerbread Party 
Monday, Dec. 22 
3 to 3:30 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!  


Tiny Animal Hunt
Tuesday, Dec. 23
All Day
Main Library
Tiny animals are on the loose in the Children’s Library! Discover and keep up to three tiny animals!


Indoor Sock Skating Party
Friday, Dec. 26
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Main Library
Enjoy a cozy afternoon of sock skating in our indoor "ice" rink without the need to bundle up – no skates required! Cocoa and light snacks will be served.


Musical Monday: Dandelion
Monday, Dec. 29
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Main Library
Bring your dancing feet and sing along to songs about gardening, animals we love and intergalactic robots!


Diamond Painting
Tuesday, Dec. 30
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Library
Try the calming craft of diamond painting and take home a tiny, sparkly piece of art! Recommended for makers ages 8 to 108. Registration required.


Intro to Sewing for Kids: Pocket Kitty
Tuesday, Dec. 30
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Main Library
Learn the basics of hand sewing by making an adorable pocket kitty felt softie. Intended for ages 6 and up. Registration required.


Live an Adventure: Kids’ LARP Training
Saturday, Jan. 3
Noon to 1 p.m.  registration required Preteen session (ages 8 to 11)
1 to 2 p.m. registration required Teen session (ages 12 to 19)
Discover your personal legend at this LARP (Live Action Role Playing) Adventure Program! 


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.


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.  


Pop Up Art School: Felted Kirby
Monday, Dec. 22
Virtual
Learn the art of needle felting! Using loose wool fibers and a special barbed needle, you'll craft an adorable Kirby figurine from scratch. Intended for grades 6 to 12. Registration required.


Nonfiction Book Club
Monday, Dec. 22
7 to 8 p.m.
Community Center, 39 Marrett Road
Meet and discuss “Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu” by Lawrence Bergreen. Registration required.


Family Crafts
Tuesday, Dec. 30
10 a.m. to noon
1605 Massachusetts Avenue

Children of all ages and abilities are invited to get crafty! Event is held at Estabrook Hall at Cary Hall.


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!


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.


4th & 5th Grade Book Group
Thursday, Dec. 18
4 to 4:45 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library
A book discussion group for 4th and 5th graders. Share opinions and snacks. Meets on the third Thursday of the month through May. Registration required.


Lincoln Film Society presents “Model Shop”
Thursday, Dec. 18
6 to 8 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library


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.  


Matinee: Frozen
Monday, Dec. 22
4 to 5:45 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library
Bring your coziest blanket and pillow, warm up with hot chocolate and the Disney classic Frozen!


Drop-In Winter Crafts
Dec. 24 through Jan. 2
Lincoln Public Library
Drop in for a simple, fun winter-theme craft activity or use our materials for your own creations! All materials will be provided.


Winter Movie & Muffins
Tuesday, Dec. 30
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Watch winter themed film versions of classic picture books and enjoy muffins and juice! Intended for ages 2 and up.


Mystery Mondays: Murder in the Past
Monday, Dec. 29
7 to 8:15 p.m.
If you like mysteries, this is the place to be! Come discuss mysteries of all types, from cozy to noir, historical to futuristic!


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.


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


Frog Pond Skating Spectacular
Wednesday, Dec. 31
3 and 5:30 p.m.
Boston Common Frog Pond, 38 Beacon Street
Free annual figure skating performance by The Skating Club of Boston.