• Gold For Ghosts: Rick Beyer’s Amazing Campaign for History’s Hidden Heroes

    The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

    Nearly 20 years ago, while living in Lexington, author and filmmaker Rick Beyer learned the incredible story of the WWII deception units known as The Ghost Army. He soon launched a quest to tell the world about their exploits, and to make sure what they did would never be forgotten. That led to the Ghost...

    $15
  • Run a Colonial Farm! A History Mini Camp for Grades 6-8

    Hancock Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, Ma

    Odds are, if you lived in Massachusetts in the 18th century, you lived on a farm. What skills would you need to live off the land, and how did you unwind after all this work?In this one-day camp, become a historian and explore a historic house and artifacts that tell us about our past. We'll...

    $45 – $60
  • Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert

    Emery Park Depot Square, Lexington, MA

    Bring your lawn chair and join Ben Rudnick and Friends. With countless kudos to their credit, including SEVEN Parents’ Choice Awards, the band considers its main focus to be providing a common ground where all family members can enjoy a shared musical experience. Drawing on original songs and traditional material, the band seamlessly integrates classic...

  • Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert

    Emery Park Depot Square, Lexington, MA

    Jumpin Juba mixes regional styles of blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans together with rootsy rock & roll. The music is seasoned with jazz, folk, calypso, and Latin flavors.

  • Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert

    Emery Park Depot Square, Lexington, MA

    Classic Groove draws on the versatility of its members to perform a diverse mix of music for any occasion. Classic Groove’s repertoire ranges from R&B and Top 40 to Smooth Jazz and Latin. As comfortable with Country and Swing as with Middle Eastern music and Show Tunes, Blues, and Motown. The group consists of Female...

  • Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert

    Emery Park Depot Square, Lexington, MA

    From foot-tapping numbers to romantic ballads, our music has wide range and appeal for all occasions. Kadak Chai sounds span a breadth of languages including Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi, Urdu, and English hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's to today, all with a rock twist. Their music has been known to cause extreme excitement and...

  • Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert

    Emery Park Depot Square, Lexington, MA

    Gypsy Six is a New England based band that are simply explosive! The band implements their own unique bravura and infectious sound into each performance of covered favorites and original songs. Gypsy Six is deep routed in soulful blues, southern/classic rock and funk

  • Bikeway Block Party

    Minuteman Commuter Bikeway

    The Bikeway Block Party will be an inclusive, community-focused festival designed to showcase the diverse and rich array of arts, music, and cultural activities throughout Lexington and our local region. The Block Party will transform parks and open spaces along the Minuteman Bikeway into venues for interactive activities and performers in areas such as dance,...

  • 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

    Visitors Center 1875 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

    This popular event brings hundreds of people to Lexington Center to view and purchase your work. The fair features the work of premier artists and craftspeople specializing in paintings, photography, mixed media, pottery, wearable art, handbags, silk items, wood, and jewelry including hand-blown glass beadwork plus precious and semi-precious metals and stones. Makers of all...

  • Lexington’s 1st Indigenous People’s Day Event

    Depot Lot

    Lexington’s first Indigenous Peoples Day 9:00 am — “Listening Walk” at Paint Mine Conservation area, meet at Estabrook School Parking Lot, 117 Grove St. 12-4 pm — Music, dancing, storytelling and presentation at Depot Square

  • Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles

    Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, United States

    The tavern was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults! Included with museum admission.

  • A Hanukkah Celebration

    Emery Park Depot Square, Lexington, MA

    Join us in Emery Park as we light the second candle of the menorah! 🕎 Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6 pm🌟 🎉 What to Expect: 🎁 A festive gelt drop 🎶 Holiday singing 🍪 Delicious treats Let’s come together to celebrate this beautiful night and the holiday spirit! Help Light Up Lexington Center ❄️...