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SUMMARY:First Baptist Church Youth Booth
DESCRIPTION:The Youth of First Baptist Church will be selling burgers\, hot dogs\, chips\, candy\, fried dough\, slush\, sodas and canned water on Saturday\, April 19th on the front lawn of the church. (Across from the Police station)
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/first-baptist-church-youth-booth/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church Lexington\, 1580 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:A staple of Lexington’s annual celebrations\, the Lexington’s Patriots’ Day Parade reflects the energy and excitement of the community in a fun-for-the-family atmosphere. 2025 will be a celebration like no other\, and this parade promises to be bigger than ever as well! Expect to see marching bands\, colonial costumes\, fife & drum corps\, all sorts of dancers\, significant persons\, and much\, much more. \nParade Route: Starting on the corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Maple St.\, proceed through the center of town on Massachusetts Ave.\, ending at Worthen Rd.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/patriots-day-parade/
LOCATION:Lexington\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250
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SUMMARY:Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park
DESCRIPTION:Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park – Celebrate History\, Community\, and Freedom under the Open Sky. \nPatriotic Picnic in the Park – Registration & Meal Order Form \nClose out a momentous weekend honoring the first shot of the American Revolution with the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park on Monday\, April 21\, 2025\, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Hastings Park (10 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, MA)! \nExperience the power of history\, music\, and community at this once-in-a-lifetime signature event. Members of the Boston Pops will perform. Rock out with the band Malin\, and witness special appearances by the Lexington Minute Men\, the Lancers\, and more. Don’t miss a thrilling visit from the Lancers featuring “Paul Revere” and “William Dawes” on horseback\, bringing history to life before your eyes. \nPlus\, enjoy a lively Beer Garden!  Raise a glass with friends as you soak in the spirit of 1775 and the celebrations of today. \nBring your picnic gear\, enjoy incredible performances\, and toast to history!
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/patriotic-picnic-in-hastings-park/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Fair/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
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SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On April 19th\, 1775\, Lexington’s town common made history as the site of the first shot of the Revolutionary War. From that war\, a new country was born. Now\, 250 years later\, we welcome a group of aspiring Americans to this historic ground as they are formally naturalized as American citizens and become a part of our colorful national tapestry. This event is open to the public\, but seating is extremely limited. \nStay tuned for more information about this event.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/naturalization-ceremony/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Patriots' Day 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T213000
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SUMMARY:COMING TO AMERICA concert
DESCRIPTION:COMING TO AMERICA\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 26\, 2025 | 7:30PM\nPRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR’S TALK AT 6:30PM\nSponsored by Kip Connor & Linh Vong. Pipa soloist is sponsored by Bin Wu and Family in recognition of the Chinese American Association of Lexington. \nHewitt | The Battle of Trenton\nWu\, Wang\, Liu | Little Sisters of the Prairie\nWu\, Liu | Spring River Flowers and Moonlight Night\n-Cao Yue\, pipa\nDecruck | Symphonie Orientale\nÓ Riada | Mise Éire \nOur season finale opens with James Hewitt’s The Battle of Trenton and explores the attitudes\, mistakes and reasons people emigrated to America. Those stories are represented through the music immigrants brought with them\, enriching our nation despite the challenges they faced. While the stories are as varied as was America’s attitude toward immigrants\, these stories are important because all those who came to America looked for a new beginning and hope for the future — which has been America’s promise.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/coming-to-america-concert/
LOCATION:Issac Cary Memorial Building\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250
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SUMMARY:Lexington Pops Chorus - Songs of Liberty: Echoes of 1775
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Pops Chorus presents “Songs of Liberty: Echoes of 1775”\, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. \nThis concert features:\n– “Testament of Freedom” by Randall Thompson\n– “An American Trilogy” arr.by Mark Hayes\n– “Missa Brevis St.Joannis de Deo” by Joseph Haydn\n– “Dear Theodosia” from Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda\n– “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre\n– “Five Hebrew Love Songs” by Eric Whitacre\n– “Les Miserables” arr. by Ed Lojeski\nAnd more! \nBecause of construction\, this concert will be held at a new location\, not far from Hancock Church. Join us Friday\, May 16th\, 7:30 pm and Sunday\, May 18th\, 3:00 pm at The Pilgrim Congregational Church\, 55 Coolidge Ave. in Lexington. Concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door\, from members or online at www.LexPops.org (online service charge applies). EBT and WIC card holders may obtain free tickets by emailing Treasurer@LexPops.org. Please check our website\, www.LexPops.org\, for any questions or leave a message with Roseann at 781-365-0576. \nLexington Pops Chorus is in its 43rd season and enjoys the enthusiasm of singers from over 20 towns. Maxwell Evrard is the chorus’s dynamic conductor. David Owens\, accompanist\, is in his 21st season with the chorus. Lexington Pops Chorus is a member of The Greater Boston Choral Consortium. \nFor singers interested in joining us in September\, we hold two free open rehearsals usually at Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass Ave Lexington (on the Green). We welcome new singers at the beginning of each semester. Auditions are not required\, but singers must be able to read music. We sing a wide variety of music\, including classical\, jazz\, blues\, folk\, Broadway and more. Please check our website www.LexPops.org for changes and details. If you love to sing\, join us! \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Lexington Council for the Arts\, a local agency\, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lexington-pops-chorus-songs-of-liberty-echoes-of-1775-2/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Congregational Church\, 55 Coolidge Ave\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
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SUMMARY:Lexington Pops Chorus - Songs of Liberty: Echoes of 1775
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Pops Chorus presents “Songs of Liberty: Echoes of 1775”\, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. \nThis concert features:\n– “Testament of Freedom” by Randall Thompson\n– “An American Trilogy” arr.by Mark Hayes\n– “Missa Brevis St.Joannis de Deo” by Joseph Haydn\n– “Dear Theodosia” from Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda\n– “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre\n– “Five Hebrew Love Songs” by Eric Whitacre\n– “Les Miserables” arr. by Ed Lojeski\nAnd more! \nBecause of construction\, this concert will be held at a new location\, not far from Hancock Church. Join us Friday\, May 16th\, 7:30 pm and Sunday\, May 18th\, 3:00 pm at The Pilgrim Congregational Church\, 55 Coolidge Ave. in Lexington. Concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door\, from members or online at www.LexPops.org (online service charge applies). EBT and WIC card holders may obtain free tickets by emailing Treasurer@LexPops.org. Please check our website\, www.LexPops.org\, for any questions or leave a message with Roseann at 781-365-0576. \nLexington Pops Chorus is in its 43rd season and enjoys the enthusiasm of singers from over 20 towns. Maxwell Evrard is the chorus’s dynamic conductor. David Owens\, accompanist\, is in his 21st season with the chorus. Lexington Pops Chorus is a member of The Greater Boston Choral Consortium. \nFor singers interested in joining us in September\, we hold two free open rehearsals usually at Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass Ave Lexington (on the Green). We welcome new singers at the beginning of each semester. Auditions are not required\, but singers must be able to read music. We sing a wide variety of music\, including classical\, jazz\, blues\, folk\, Broadway and more. Please check our website www.LexPops.org for changes and details. If you love to sing\, join us! \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Lexington Council for the Arts\, a local agency\, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lexington-pops-chorus-songs-of-liberty-echoes-of-1775/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Congregational Church\, 55 Coolidge Ave\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000
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SUMMARY:LexMedia's Annual Meeting with Special Guest Speaker Brittany McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:LexMedia will hold its Annual Meeting on May 20th at 6:30pm at Brookhaven in Lexington. The evening will feature special guest speaker Brittany McCarthy of Boston 25. The evening will also include the installation of new board members\, a report from the co-chairs\, and an annual treasurer’s report.\nBrittany will discuss the various components of producing local news programming and her role as business development manager at Boston 25. There will be a short period of questions and answers following her presentation.\nLexMedia members\, friends\, and the general public are invited to attend. LexMedia’s Executive Director\, Florence DelSanto\, and the Board of Directors will review the past year\, honor staff achievements\, and look ahead with members\, staff\, and community members. There will also be an opportunity for LexMedia members and the public to give feedback and share ideas. Refreshments will be served.Hope to see you there! \nAbout Brittany McCarthy\nBrittany McCarthy has been at Boston 25 for 12 years. She started as a writer before moving up to Morning News Producer. She then became Creative Production Manager\, followed by Executive Producer and Zip Trip Coordinator and Promotions Manager. She’s now Boston 25’s Business Development Manager.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lexmedias-annual-meeting-with-special-guest-speaker-brittany-mccarthy/
LOCATION:Brookhaven\, 1010 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, M\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T123000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Lexington AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk
DESCRIPTION: Race Location & Time:\nLexington High School (Start/Finish)\n10:30 AM | Sunday\, May 25\, 2025 \n Race Website & Registration:\nhttps://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lexington/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington?fbclid=IwY2xjawJmmJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHoai7ADbjeXwskVpnixf8GF4mg7MwkrQptEqXPK-DSkDVXyevZx2PSh4v4VF_aem_JaD72bTZvkcARQbw5NYx0w \n Event Highlights: \nIn partnership with Schneider Electric\, we’re minimizing environmental impact to make this a Green & Sustainable 5K. \nProudly part of the Lexington 250th Anniversary Celebrations. \nTaste of AAPI – Enjoy complimentary samples of delicious AAPI cuisines after the race. \nFirst 300 registrants receive a premium\, super-light\, quick-dry race T-shirt. \nFirst 200 registrants receive a free running belt. \nSpecial registration rates: $10 for ages 60+\, $20 for kids 6 and under. \nUSATF-certified 5K course. \nGather your family and friends\, form a team\, and join us for a fun\, meaningful\, and healthy celebration!
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/4th-annual-lexington-aapi-5k-run-n-walk/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T180000
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SUMMARY:July 4th Celebrations Lexington Lions Club Carnival
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Lion’s Club Carnival is back! July 2-6\, 2025 \nWristbands are not required to enter the carnival. Individual ride credits can be purchased on-site. The ticket prices below are for unlimited rides only. \n$3.00 Gate Fee per person; children under 6 are free. Ride unlimited rides during our discount ride promotion days\, enjoy the sights and sounds of the midway with our more than 15 rides and make memories with your whole family! \n\nEvent Dates & Times\n\nJuly 2 – July 6\, 2025\n\n\n\n\nJuly 2 (Wednesday) : 6pm to close\nJuly 3 (Thursday): 6pm to close\nJuly 4 (Friday): 1pm to close\nJuly 5 (Saturday): 1pm to close\nJuly 6 (Sunday) : 1pm to 6pm
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/july-4th-celebrations-lexington-lions-club-carnival/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Fair/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T143000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Quock Walker Day celebrations in Lexington on Saturday\, July 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 242nd Anniversary of Massachusetts Emancipation Day and hear how the Revolutionary War and the Black Patriots of Lexington and Massachusetts set the stage for Quock Walker’s judicial victories. His 1781 civil lawsuit for battery led to the 1783 criminal case that ended slavery in Massachusetts. \nStart the day with the 5th Annual Quock Walker Day Hike for Freedom at Bowman Elementary School\, 9 Philip Rd\, Lexington\, MA 02421. This family-friendly hike on the ACROSS Lexington Route M Loop commemorates Quock Walker’s journey from enslavement to employment in April 1781. Registration and storytelling at 8 am; walk starts at 8:30 am. Click here to preregister. \nAfterwards\, join us for the 5th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration at the Lexington Visitors Center Lawn\, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA 02420 – FREE.  The festivities start at 11 am with music and recitation of the Governor’s Quock Walker Day proclamation. \n  \nFIND YOUR JOY at any age with storytellers\, Farm to Plate Caribbean American Food Truck\, a dance workshop\, Black heritage scavenger hunts\, hands-on flax processing demonstration\, military reenactors\, and musical performance by Rhythms of Ghana. Festivities close with a poetry recital at 2 pm. \n  \nHonor the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington which kickstarted the Revolutionary War and paved the way for Massachusetts to adopt a state constitution in 1780. In 1783\, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed that the idea of slavery is inconsistent with the 1780 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. \n  \nRain Location for the 5th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration is First Parish of Lexington\, 7 Harrington Rd\, Lexington\, MA 02421 \n  \nThank you to our partners and vendors: Church of Our Redeemer\, Clarke’s Cakes & Cookies\, Fresh Food Generation\,  First Parish of Lexington\, Follen Church\, Hancock UCC\, LexFarm\, Lexington Visitors Center\, Rhythms of Ghana\, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company A\, and the William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps. \n  \nBONUS – Quock Walker Day Storytelling at Lexington Visitors Center – 9:45 am to 2:15 pm \n  \nDuring Quock Walker Day at Lexington Visitors Center featured storytellers will celebrate the 242nd Anniversary of Massachusetts Emancipation Day and the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.  They will communicate memories of colonial Massachusetts\, along with tales of resilience\, ingenuity\, emancipation and patriotism from the 18th and 19th centuries. \nAND THERE’S MORE ON TUESDAY\, JULY 8!  \nVIRTUAL – Celebrate the 242nd Anniversary of Massachusetts Emancipation Day aka Quock Walker Day: Film Screening and Discussion of The Black Patriots of Lexington: Venue Roe Tuesday\, July 8 at 7 PM \nJoin the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL) and Cary Library for a virtual screening of the Venus Roe episode of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series\, a co-production of ABCL\, LexMedia\, and Tricons 2 Red Tails. The Black Patriots of Lexington is a nine-part series where Sean D. Osborne has conversations with acclaimed historians\, reenactors and educators to provide insights into 11 Black patriots who played significant roles in the American Revolution. Five of those patriots were active combatants on April 19\, 1775. Three of those soldiers were Lexington residents and two were Afro-Indigenous soldiers from Natick who fired on retreating British Regulars near the Lexington Green. \nIn the Venus Roe episode\, public historian Margaret Micholet and curator Stacey Fraser present the unique viewpoint of Venus Roe who was an enslaved servant at the home of Smitheren Reed and Captain James Reed of Woburn District (now Burlington). On April 19\, 1775 the Reed home sheltered John Hancock and Samuel Adams and served as a temporary prison for up to twelve British Regulars. \n 
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/5th-annual-quock-walker-day-celebrations-in-lexington-on-saturday-july-5-2025/
LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1875 Mass Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T213000
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SUMMARY:Freedom in All Its Forms- A Lex250 Band Concert by MetWinds
DESCRIPTION:Join the MetWinds\, Guest Conductor Meghan MacFadden\, and the Town of Lexington as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The music will reflect on America’s continuing quest for freedom from the first shots of the Revolutionary War to today. Guest Narrator Frank Oglesby Jr. (the “Voice of the MBTA”) will recite the stirring text of Aaron Copland’s classic Lincoln Portrait. Other favorites include Charles Ives’ mischievous Variations On America\, Kimberly Archer’s delightful medley American Labor Songs\, and Gala Flagello’s swaggering fanfare Bravado. This concert is sponsored in part by grants from the Lexington Council for the Arts and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The intended audience is anyone who enjoys performances of live concert band music\, history buffs celebrating the 250 anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, or anyone interested in hearing how our various freedoms have been celebrated through music. \nThe rain date for this concert is Thursday\, July 17\, 2025 at the same time and location.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/freedom-in-all-its-forms-a-lex250-band-concert-by-metwinds/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
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SUMMARY:Spinning HERstory: Celebrating 250 years of bold women & Fiber Arts.
DESCRIPTION:LexSeeHer spotlights revolutionary Lexington women who participated in Anna Harrington’s 1769 Spinning Protest. All ages & free activities include textile arts (knitting\, crochet\, ribbon work\, friendship bracelets\, spinning\, weaving\, mending\, and more). Live music\, community SingAlong\, and formal program at 1:00 and 1:30 to re-enact Anna’s protest and honor the 2025 Women’s Visibility Banner Honorees. Something for everyone to celebrate the 250th!
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/spinning-herstory-celebrating-250-years-of-bold-women-fiber-arts/
LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1875 Mass Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Cultural District,Art/Cultural Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20250828T190105Z
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SUMMARY:Black Patriots Of Lexington Video Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:Through a grant with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism\, come celebrate and learn about Prince Estabrook\, Eli Burdoo\, and Pompey Fiske through newly released animated videos playing at the Lexington Visitors Center!  On Monday\, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. join Town of Lexington staff and historian Sean D. Osborne for an unveiling to celebrate the untold stories of important patriots.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/black-patriots-of-lexington-video-unveiling/
LOCATION:Lexington Visitors Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue\, LEXINGTON\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Economic Development":MAILTO:economicdevelopment@lexingtonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20250915T154709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T154709Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) for an enchanting evening of tradition and artistry. As a Lex250 partner signature event\, the Mid-Autumn Festival invites you to experience the magic of music and dance\, celebrating celestial beauty and timeless folklore. \nDate: Sunday\, September 28\, 2025\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 PM\nLocation: Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington \nThe admission is free but registration is required. Please register using the link below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mid-autumn-festival–2025 \nCome together with family and friends to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in our community and share the magic beneath the brightest moon.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/mid-autumn-festival/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Mass Ave\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20250825T123915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T123915Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Legacy 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Legacy 5k run/walk will be held this year on Small Business Saturday\, November 29th at 9am.In 2008\, the Lexington High School Cross Country / Track & Field program hosted its first annual “Alumni Race” on the same\, nearly all-road course the team has called home since 1970. Over the last 17 years\, with the support of athletes\, coaches\, and parent volunteers our tradition has grown into an event that allows us to share the sport we love with the larger community. All proceeds will go to support the LHS Cross Country / Track & Field team. The course offers a very spectator friendly layout. Spectators can view participants at the start\, then walk no more than 400 meters to the one-mile mark. Participants loop back to that exact location just after the two-mile mark. Spectators can then walk back to Lincoln Field to catch participants as they finish.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lexington-legacy-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Lincoln Field\, 100 Lincoln St\, LEXINGTON\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250
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ORGANIZER;CN="BOLT-XC (Boosters of Lexington Track and Cross Country)":MAILTO:president@boltxc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20251120T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T135658Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Tea Burning Reenactment
DESCRIPTION: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. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and made a bonfire\, throwing the entire town’s supply of tea into it. \n  \nEach year\, we reenact this occasion with a day of tea history! Join us for fun\, interactive activities to learn more about why tea was so important to the Revolution. Meet with the Lexington residents of 1773 to hear their side of the story\, find out where tea comes from\, and end the day by gathering around the fire and burning the tea!
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lexington-tea-burning-reenactment/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Fair/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20251222T150153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T185117Z
UID:10000459-1768329000-1768338000@www.tourlexington.us
SUMMARY:Voice of a Moment - MLK Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Partnering with Cary Library to bring performances by by MA Poet Laureate Regi Gibson and Marion Cary Rhode Island Black Storytellers.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/voice-of-a-moment-mlk-storytellers/
LOCATION:LexArt:Lexington Arts & Crafts Society\, 130 Waltham St\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington MLK":MAILTO:lexingtoncommunity@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T000000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260107T195822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T204201Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CAAL Lunar New Year Gala
DESCRIPTION:CAAL (The Chinese American Association of Lexington) warmly invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year Gala 2026\, honoring the Year of the Horse\, on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at Cary Hall in Lexington. \nTaking place during the milestone celebrations of Lexington’s 250th anniversary (Lex250) and the 250th anniversary of the United States\, this special evening will be a festive reunion featuring vibrant cultural performances\, music\, dance\, and storytelling that honor Chinese traditions while celebrating the rich diversity and cross-cultural harmony that define Lexington and the American story. \nTickets can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/caal-2026-lunar-new-year-gala
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/2026-caal-lunar-new-year-gala/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Mass Ave\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260130T162431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T162431Z
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SUMMARY:Douglass Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our event\, organized for Black History Month by the Douglass Day organization (DouglassDay.org)\, will be one of about 100 being held across the country and involving thousands of people collaborating in person and online on digital transcriptions aimed at making Black history primary research materials more widely available. This year\, the transcriptions will focus on the materials of the Colored Conventions Project from the University of Delaware. These state and national conventions\, held from the 1830s through Reconstruction\, allowed Black abolitionists and leaders to work toward advancing the legal and civil rights of Black Americans in the 19th century and provided opportunities for leaders like Douglass to rise to prominence. \nThe event will be held from 12-3 pm and include a short transcription tutorial\, viewing of the national Douglass Day broadcast\, several periods of transcription activity\, displays\, and short presentations by local historians on the Colored Conventions\, Frederick Douglass’ visit to Lexington\, Black women honored on the Women’s Monument\, and more. We will also have a birthday cake to celebrate Frederick Douglass’ chosen birthday of February 14. We invite students and educators from local schools as well as the general public to attend. All are welcome. \nSponsors: Lexington Lyceum Advocates\, Lexington History Museums\, LexSeeHer\, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington.  Register your attendance: https://www.lexlyceum.org/events/
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/douglass-day-2026/
LOCATION:Simon W. Robison Masonic Lodge\, 3 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260214T223819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T223819Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of the Adam Tidd episode of the Black Patriots of Lexington
DESCRIPTION:ABCL and Tricons 2 Red Tails are partnering with the Lexington History Museums to host a screening and Q&A of the Adam Tidd episode of the Black Patriots of Lexington at the Depot on Tuesday February 17 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. \n\n\nThis episode features Bill Poole: \n\n\nHistorian William Poole shares the amazing life of Adam Tidd and his journey from being an enslaved servant of Lt. William Tidd of Captain Parker’s Company to a soldier in the Continental Army and later the father of a renowned Boston musician.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/screening-of-the-adam-tidd-episode-of-the-black-patriots-of-lexington/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260123T180855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214309Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Lexington Lunar New Year Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Lunar New Year Lantern Festival returns on Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\, bringing the community together for an afternoon and evening of light\, creativity\, and connection. The free\, public event takes place at Cary Hall and marks both the seasonal transition from winter to spring and Lexington’s 250th anniversary. \nFrom 1:00–4:00 PM\, families can enjoy kids’ talent showcases\, food\, and lantern-making activities\, followed by cross-cultural\, interactive performances from 4:00–6:00 PM. The celebration concludes with a community lantern parade from Cary Hall to the Lexington Visitors Center from 6:00–7:00 PM\, where the evening culminates in a projection-mapping display. \nLed by New Legacy Cultural Center in collaboration with local organizations and community partners\, the festival invites neighbors of all ages to gather\, reflect\, and light the way forward together. Admission is free; RSVP is encouraged.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/4th-annual-lexington-lantern-festival/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Mass Ave\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Cultural District,Art/Cultural Event,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Legacy Cultural Center":MAILTO:info@nlcc-ma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260212T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T173340Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:As winter begins to soften and the promise of spring draws near\, the Lexington Lantern Festival invites the community to gather on March 1 for an evening shaped by light\, hope\, and shared experience. Hosted at Cary Hall\, the festival is a celebration of tradition\, creativity\, and togetherness. \nFrom 1:00 to 4:00 PM\, Cary Hall comes alive with interactive booths\, hands-on activities\, and moments for reflection as visitors write wishes and create lantern-inspired keepsakes. Beginning at 4:00 PM\, cultural performances and music fill the space\, sharing stories through movement\, sound\, and tradition until 6:00 PM. \nAs dusk settles\, the celebration flows beyond the hall. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM\, participants are invited to join a lantern parade from Cary Hall to the Visitors Center\, carrying light\, hopes\, and collective spirit into the evening. The journey concludes with a shared moment of illumination at the Visitors Center\, where the glow of lanterns reflects the community’s wishes for the future. \nThe Lexington Lantern Festival is more than an event—it is a pause\, a gathering\, and a shared step forward\, lighting the way together. \nGet Tickets: https://forms.gle/WhpiXVuL5D8xzuTZ6
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lexington-lantern-festival/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Mass Ave
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260310T225122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T225122Z
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SUMMARY:“Spinning Toward Revolution: Growing Flax & Processing Linen in New England\, 1765-1776”
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 28\, Dr. Kimberly Alexander\, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer in the History Department of the University of New Hampshire\, will speak about women’s textile production and political protest in the 18th century. She will present her research and show tactile components of flax production from her work with the UNH Flax to Linen project. \nAfter Dr. Alexander’s talk\, learn more about the 1769 Lexington spinning protest in our exhibition\, Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington. This program is co-hosted by LexSeeHer for Women’s History Month.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/spinning-toward-revolution-growing-flax-processing-linen-in-new-england-1765-1776/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, LEXINGTON\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Cultural District,Art/Cultural Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260323T130052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130052Z
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SUMMARY:For Love! For Liberty! — A New Musical Comes to Lexington\, MA!
DESCRIPTION:Step into the winter of 1775–76 and experience the extraordinary true story that helped save the American Revolution. For Love! For Liberty! is a vibrant new musical filled with original songs\, dance\, and unforgettable historical characters. \nFollow the journey of young Boston bookseller Henry (Harry) Knox\, who hauled sixty tons of cannon across frozen lakes and mountains to General Washington’s army—an audacious mission that changed the course of history. At the heart of the story is Lucy Knox\, who defies her loyalist family\, sacrifices her fortune\, and sustains Harry’s courage with letters\, love\, and cake. \nBridging past and present\, the story unfolds as middle-school history students work with teachers\, grandparents\, and the National Park Service to bring this remarkable moment in American history to life. \nScottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\n33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA \nSaturday\, April 11\n4:00 PM & 7:00 PM performances \nBring the whole family for an inspiring theatrical experience celebrating courage\, sacrifice\, and the power of love and liberty. \n✨ History. Music. Revolution. ✨
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/for-love-for-liberty-a-new-musical-comes-to-lexington-ma/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260316T160255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T160255Z
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SUMMARY:Open House and 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an open house marking the end of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library’s 50th anniversary celebration! \nVisit exhibitions that examine the museum’s collection over the past 50 years and Lexington’s role in the American Revolution\, see a replica of the cannon Henry Knox brought from Ticonderoga to Dorchester on loan from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts\, welcome ultra runner Patrick Atkinson as he arrives in Lexington at the conclusion of his 333-mile Revolutionary Run from Delaware to Massachusetts\, witness the burial of a time capsule for 2075\, and more. \nAdmission is free. Light lunch served. Registration is not required. Help us celebrate the end of our 50th anniversary year and look ahead to the next 50 years! \nProgram for the Day (join us at any time): \n10AM-3PM\, Open House \n11AM\, Time Capsule Ceremony Come see our 50th anniversary time capsule buried—not to be opened until 2075! \n12PM\, Celebrate the Revolutionary Run Welcome ultramarathoner Patrick Atkinson as he concludes his 333 mile run from Wilmington\, DE to Lexington\, MA \n2PM\, Noble Train of Artillery Encampment and Ceremonial Entrustment of the Hamilton 250 Cannon \nPlus\, “FOR LOVE! FOR LIBERTY!” A musical about Henry Knox. Performances at 4PM and 7PM. Tickets required.
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/open-house-and-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, LEXINGTON\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Cultural District,Art/Cultural Event,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20251202T155853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T140413Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Patriots' Day Reenactment and Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Reenactment of the Battle at Lexington \nand the Annual Patriots’ Day Parade \nwill take place on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026. \nLexington’s Patriots’ Day celebration commemorates the opening moments of the American Revolution with moving reenactments\, solemn ceremonies\, and vibrant community events. At dawn\, the Battle Green comes alive as militia and British regulars recreate April 19\, 1775. Parades\, historic homes\, music\, and family activities follow\, honoring courage\, sacrifice\, and civic pride while welcoming visitors to experience the town’s enduring revolutionary spirit through storytelling\, education\, reflection\, and shared remembrance across generations and communities each historic spring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of America 250\, Lexington will present its Patriots’ Day Parade on Saturday\, April 18\, at 1:30 PM (please note the new start time). The step-off point is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue\, and will follow through to Lexington Center\, ending at Worthen Road. \nA wide variety of groups\, reenactors\, marching bands\, and much more will be on hand to entertain us. \n\n\n\nParking and Road Closures \nFood Trucks and Vendors \nWater\, Restrooms\, Medical Tents \n  \n\n\n\nPatriots’ Day Weekend 2026 Schedule\nFriday\, April 17 to Tuesday\, April 21\nThis schedule is subject to change. \nFriday\, April 17\n5:30 PM – Pre-Awards Ceremony Festivities Outside Cary Memorial Hall\nMore details to follow! \n7:00 PM – Patriots’ Day Awards Ceremony at Cary Memorial Hall\nCommunity awards to recognize the recipients of the Lexington Minute Men Scholarship\, White Tricorne Hat\, Minuteman Cane and Pat Flynn Outstanding Youth \n8:00 PM – April VO250 Arch Lighting Outside Cary Memorial Hall\nPlease join us to light more bulbs on the VO250 Arch in recognition of community-wide volunteer service. \n9:00 PM – Paul Revere’s Ride\nHancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street. Real horses.\nLexington History Museum’s Website \nSaturday\, April 18\n5:15 AM – Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington\nLexington Battle Green – Massachusetts Avenue at Bedford Street.\nLexington Minutemen Website \n5:30 AM to 10:00 AM – Pancake Breakfasts \n\n\n\n5:30 AM – Boy Scout Troop 160 at St. Brigid’s Parish\, 1981 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\n6:00 AM – First Baptist Church of Lexington\, 1580 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington (diagonally across from Cary Hall)\n6:00 AM – The Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam Street\, Lexington\n\n\n\n6:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Buckman Tavern\, One Bedford Street\, Lexington\n\n6:00 AM to 8:00 AM: Walk-though tours\n8:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Regular Audio Tours with special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution\n\nLexington History Museum’s Website \n8:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Operating Hours for Lexington History Museums\nLexington History Museum’s Website \n\nHancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\nMunroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\nLexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\n\n8:00 AM to 9:15 AM – Lions Club 112th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race\nStarts/ends at the Battle Green.\nLexington Lions Club Website \n9:00 AM to 9:45 AM – USS Lexington Ceremonies\nVisitors Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue\, adjacent to Buckman Tavern.\nLexington Lions Club Website \n10:00 AM – Greek Pastry Bake Sale\nSt. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church\,17 Meriam Street\, Lexington \n10:30 AM to 11:00 AM – Munroe Tavern Reenactment\n1332 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington.\nLexington Minutemen Website \n11:00 AM to 11:40 AM – Patriots’ Day Handbell Concert at Hancock Church\n1912 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington (stone church across from the Battle Green) \n11:00 AM to 11:45 AM – Battle at Tower Park\nMassachusetts Avenue\, opposite Pelham Road\, Lexington \n11:30 AM – Float Judging\nMassachusetts Avenue\, East Lexington\, across from Sacred Heart Church \n1:30 PM – Patriots’ Day Parade*\n*Please note the change in start time for the Patriots’ Day Parade. \n7:00 PM – Lexington Bicentennial Band and Lexington Pops Chorus Concert at Battin Hall\, Cary Memorial Building \nFree/Donations Accepted \nMonday\, April 20\nThe time for each event marked “TBD” will be determined and posted at a later date. \n9:30 AM – Ye Old Burial Ground Ceremony\, 1965 Massachusetts Avenue\n10:00 AM – Daughters of the American Revolution 116th Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Battle Green\n\n10:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt at Depot Square\n\n11:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Patriots’ Day Living History at Buckman Tavern\n\n12:30 PM – Paul Revere’s Arrival at the Battle Green on Horseback\nTuesday\, April 21\n11:00 AM – Naturalization Ceremony at the Battle Green
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/2026-patriots-day-reenactment-and-parade/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Patriots' Day 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132639
CREATED:20260407T143124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T143124Z
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SUMMARY:Lions Club 112th Patriots' Day 5-Mile Road Race
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Lions Club Patriots Day 5-Mile Road Race – 2026 \nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Secure your spot for the 112th Annual Lexington Lions Club Patriots Day 5-Mile Road Race. We have a strict 1\,000-runner limit — register early to guarantee your place on the starting line! \n🏃‍♂️ The Celebration Continues: Saturday Edition! 🏃‍♀️\nJoin us for the 112th Annual Patriots Day Road Race on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\, at 8:00 AM. \nWhy Saturday? To celebrate America 250\, the entire town is celebrating on Saturday again! It isn’t just the race; two expanded reenactments\, the parade\, and the festivities are ALL taking place on Saturday\, April 18th this year. This schedule allows you to run the race and enjoy the full scope of the historic festivities\, parades\, and reenactments before and after crossing the finish line. \n📢 A Look Ahead to 2027: A Return to Tradition. Enjoy this special Saturday edition while you can\, because tradition returns next year! In 2027 the race will return to its historic home on Patriots’ Day Monday—honoring the tradition of the very first race run in 1914. \nRace Details for 2026:\n🔥 AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION: Run 5 Miles through the Birthplace of Liberty as we mark the 250th Anniversary of America! 📅 DATE: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 ⏰ TIME: 8:00 AM Start 📍 START/FINISH LINE: Crosswalk between Meriam Street and Cary Library 📝 ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: No race-day registration. Registration ends on April 11\, 2026 (or when the cap is reached). 🏅 SPECIAL AMERICA 250th FINISHER MEDAL: Every runner will receive a custom medal to commemorate this milestone year. 👟 LIMITED FIELD: 1\,000-runner cap. 🎟 PACKET PICKUP: \n\nEagle Bank: April 16-17\nRace Day: Emery Park (Depot Square in Lexington Center)\n\nSupporting a Great Cause\nThis race\, first run in 1914\, is one of the oldest in the country. For over four decades\, we have proudly dedicated the proceeds from this event to Journey for Sight – Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Foundation (MLERF) to support vital eye disease research. \nDon’t wait—this special Saturday edition WILL sell out!
URL:https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lions-club-112th-patriots-day-5-mile-road-race/
LOCATION:Lexington Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lex250,Art/Cultural Event,Patriots' Day 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Lions Club":MAILTO:lexlionsclub@gmail.com
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