• Launch of Lex250 Celebrations

    Issac Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

    On April 19th, 2024, the Town will launch the celebrations for Lex250. The Lexington Bicentennial Band, in conjunction with the Lexington 250 Committee, will present a Countdown-to-250 Concert on Friday,...

  • Roads to Revolution: the Different Paths of Lexington and Concord

    Cary Memorrial Library 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

    This session will examine the similarities and differences between the two towns socially, economically and politically, and discuss how each came to play its signal part on April 19, 1775....

  • Reenactment of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 Lexington Visit

    Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, United States

    In 1824, the people of Lexington awaited a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the Revolutionary War. Also anticipating this occasion was one of the...

  • Parker’s Prelude

    Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, United States

    Join us for a free community event to celebrate Captain John Parker’s 295th Birthday with a festive celebration on the Lexington Battle Green. Bring along a chair or blanket. There...

    Free
  • 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...

  • Lexington 250 Weekend of Light Drone Show

    Lexington High School Athletic Fields 251 Waltham Street, LEXINGTON, MA, United States

    The Lex250 Commission invites the public to Lexington on Oct. 20  for an evening of light and liberty, including a historic-themed drone show. This event marks six months to go...

  • Revolutionary Rum Craft Cocktail Class

    Town Meeting Bistro 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

    During this 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Commemorative Year, rum will be the focus of this craft cocktail class. During the colonial era, Boston was in the business...

  • Voices on the Green: Better Together

    First Parish Church 7 Harrington Road, LEXINGTON, MA, United States

    In Celebration of Lexington 250, Voices on the Green will present 4 special shows of storytelling and music with themes that reflect the events of 250 years ago. The First...

  • Annual Lexington Tea Party Reenactment

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

    On December 13, 1773, three days before the Boston Tea Party, the Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea....

    Free
  • LexLux Workshops – Take & Make DIY Lanters

    Munroe Center for Arts 1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420, Lexington, MA, United States

    Join us to bring light during the deep, dark time of winter & to celebrate our 250th anniversary spirit. This free workshop for take & make DIY lanterns is presented...

  • LexLux Workshops – Upcycled Bottles

    Munroe Center for Arts 1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420, Lexington, MA, United States

    Join us to bring light during the deep, dark time of winter & to celebrate our 250th anniversary spirit. This free workshop for making upcycled lanterns is presented by the...