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Lexington Farmer's Market
2025-06-10 14:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-17 14:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-24 14:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-01 14:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-08 14:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-15 14:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-22 14:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-29 14:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Worthen Road Practice Field, 80 Worthen Road, LEXINGTON, MA, 02420, United States
The Lexington Farmer’s Market will be open for the season on Tuesday, May 27 from 2:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. at the Worthen Road Practice Field. The Farmer’s Market will be here every Tuesday through October 28th. Stop by and find diverse and delicious items for your household!

Billecart-Salmon & Sturia Caviar Farm to Vine Dinner at the Inn at Hastings Park
2025-06-12 08:00 - 21:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, M, 02421, United States
Champagne wishes and caviar dreams do come true! The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s exclusive Relais & Châteaux property in historic Lexington, MA, invites guests to an intimate and indulgent wine dinner featuring Billecart-Salmon Champagne and Sturia Caviar. Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi (formerly of Lumière, L’Espalier, and American Seasons) will craft a precisely paired 5-course menu, designed to complement the award-winning effervescence of Billecart-Salmon — a boutique, family-owned House tucked away in Marueil-sur-Aÿ in the historic hillsides of France’s Champagne region — renowned for its finesse and delicacy since 1818. The dinner will also highlight the luxurious Sturia Oscietra Caviar, celebrated by connoisseurs for its rich, nutty flavor and firm, golden grains sourced from the prized Oscietra sturgeon. This sophisticated gastronomic experience begins at 6 pm in the Inn’s Culinary Garden. This exclusive event is for adults 21+ only, priced at $300 per person, plus tax & gratuity.

“Sounds of the 1700s” with Lexington Strings: A Concert for the Semiquincentennial Celebration of the Battle of Lexington
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Issac Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Lexington Strings will present a recital of music contemporary to the April 19, 1775 skirmish on the Lexington Battle Green. The performance will take place at Estabrook Auditorium in the Cary Memorial Building.
The concert program includes:

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in G major for Solo Violin, Strings and Continuo, Op. 3 “L’Estro Armonico”, No. 3, RV 310 (1711)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218 (1775)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 3 in Eb major for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, No. 3 (1797-1798)
Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major for Violin, Two Recorders, Strings and Continuo, BWV 1049 (1721)

Based in Lexington, Massachusetts since 1984, Lexington Strings are musicians Letitia Hom, Yukiko Ueno Egozy, Michael Valdez and Vida Baterina Hom.
Ms. Hom plays a violin originally commissioned by and made for Roman Totenberg in 1982. Luthier Guy Rabut, in New York City, patterned the violin after Mr. Totenberg’s 1736 Giuseppe “del Gesù” Guarneri violin made in Cremona, Italy.
This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.

July 4th Celebrations Lexington Lions Club Carnival
2025-07-02 13:00 - 2025-07-06 18:00 | Hastings Park, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA, United States
The Lexington Lion’s Club Carnival is back! July 2-6, 2025
Wristbands are not required to enter the carnival. Individual ride credits can be purchased on-site. The ticket prices below are for unlimited rides only.
$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!

Event Dates & Times

July 2 – July 6, 2025

July 2 (Wednesday) : 6pm to close
July 3 (Thursday): 6pm to close
July 4 (Friday): 1pm to close
July 5 (Saturday): 1pm to close
July 6 (Sunday) : 1pm to 6pm

July 4 Reading of the Declaration of Independence
2025-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Come Patriots, young and olde! Please join Lexington Alarm! on Friday, July 4th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a public community reading of the Declaration of Independence. We will be located across from the Minuteman Statue and next to Buckman Tavern on Bedford Street in Lexington Center.
* Lend your voice to our community reading of the Declaration of Independence.
* Take a photo with the Minuteman Statue to share on social media.
* Free flags, stickers and copies of the Constitution while supplies last.
* Patriotic tattoos for young children, too!

5th Annual Quock Walker Day celebrations in Lexington on Saturday, July 5, 2025
2025-07-05 08:00 - 14:30 | Visitors Center, 1875 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.
Start 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.
Afterwards, 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.

FIND 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.

Honor 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.

Rain Location for the 5th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration is First Parish of Lexington, 7 Harrington Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Thank 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.

BONUS – Quock Walker Day Storytelling at Lexington Visitors Center – 9:45 am to 2:15 pm

During 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.
AND THERE’S MORE ON TUESDAY, JULY 8!
VIRTUAL – 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
Join 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.
In 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.

Village Harmony World Music Ensemble
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | First Parish In Lexington, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, M, 02421, United States
Village Harmony World Music Ensemble
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 7 PM
Vermont-based Village Harmony, the remarkable teen world music ensemble, presents its concert program of the summer. The Teen Ensemble I will be led by Patty Cuyler, Lonnie Norwood, and Liam Kantor.These brilliant teen singers come from seven states, Canada, and France. Village Harmony, a nonprofit umbrella organization based in Vermont, promotes the study and performance of ethnic singing traditions from around the world. For more than thirty years, they have organized teen ensembles each summer in New England and ensembles for mixed-age and adult singers in numerous foreign countries. Each Village Harmony ensemble develops its own unique sound with a different team of leaders. All share common traits: a powerful, natural, unrestrained vocal sound; a remarkable variety of vocal styles and timbres appropriate to the ethnic and traditional music; and a visible, vibrant community among the singers and audience as they share in a joyful celebration of music. Admission is by donation at the door. For further information visit www.villageharmony.org or email villageharmony@gmail.com.

Film Screening and Discussion of the Black Patriots of Lexington: Venus Roe
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Cary Memorrial Library, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Celebrate the 242nd Anniversary of Massachusetts Emancipation Day, aka Quock Walker Day
Quock Walker was enslaved in Barre, MA. His 1781 civil lawsuit for battery led to the 1783 criminal case that ended slavery in Massachusetts. Venus Roe was enslaved by Jonas Roe in Lexington. At about three years old, she was gifted to Smitheren Reed of Woburn District. Venus Roe was emancipated in the wake of the third Quock Walker case, Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Nathaniel Jennison.
Join 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.
In 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.
A Q&A will follow with Stacey Fraser, Margaret Micholet and Sean D. Osborne.
Registration is required.
This program is presented in partnership with the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL).

Freedom in All Its Forms- A Lex250 Band Concert by MetWinds
2025-07-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Park, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA, United States
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.
The rain date for this concert is Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the same time and location.

Lexington Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series - 215th Army Band
2025-07-11 18:30 - 20:30 | M
For over 60 years, this premier ensemble of the Massachusetts Army National Guard has thrilled audiences across New England and around the globe. Renowned as one of the nation’s finest military bands, the 215th delivers stirring performances that celebrate American spirit through music — from patriotic anthems to high-energy favorites.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as these world-class musicians bring honor, tradition, and a whole lot of heart to the stage!
Learn more about the 215th Arm Band here.

The Chamber’s Summer Concert Series is a beloved community tradition, offering free, family-friendly concerts every Friday evening from July 11 through August 22, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
For more than 30 years, the series has been drawing audiences from Lexington and neighboring towns to enjoy a variety of musical styles in a relaxed, picnic-in-the-park setting. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of community and connect with neighbors old and new.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a refreshment or two—and settle in for an evening of great music and summer fun!
**Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled.**

Lexington Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series: Soft Touch Band
2025-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Emery Park, Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02421
Soft Touch is a classic big band with full horn and rhythm sections and two outstanding vocalists. They specialize in swing-era music from the ’40s to the ’60s, plus Broadway hits and classic rock favorites.
Their all-volunteer group is comprised of retired professional musicians and serious amateurs. Soft Touch donates engagement fees toward college scholarships to local high school seniors who have excelled in music. To date, over $130,000 has been awarded to talented local students.
The Chamber’s Summer Concert Series is a beloved community tradition, offering free, family-friendly concerts every Friday evening from July 11 through August 22, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
For more than 30 years, the series have been drawing audiences from Lexington and neighboring towns to enjoy a variety of musical styles in a relaxed, picnic-in-the-park setting. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of community and connect with neighbors old and new.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a refreshment or two—and settle in for an evening of great music and summer fun!
**Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled.**

Fun with Fresh Indigo at LexFarm
2025-07-19 09:30 - 11:00 | LexFarm, 52 Lowell St, Lexington, M, 02420, United States
Join us on the farm for a family-friendly workshop all about fresh indigo! We’ll start with a visit to the indigo plants in the fields, where we’ll learn how to harvest fresh indigo. Then, we’ll extract indigo dye in multiple ways on silk and cotton. All materials are provided—just come ready to have fun and get your hands blue! Great for kids (ages 5+), teens, and adults too! All participants under 18 must attend with an adult. The cost of materials is included in the registration fee. 52 Lowell St, Lexington, in the education tent.

Lexington Symphony Phoenix Project Jazz and Orchestra Concerts July 23 & 24
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Cary Memorrial Library, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
You’re Invited: Join Us for an Unforgettable Event!Save the Dates and Celebrate with Us
It is with great excitement and anticipation that we invite you to attend our inaugural Lexington Symphony Phoenix Project Jazz and Orchestra Concerts July 23 & 24 in Lexington’s historic Cary Hall! Whether you are a long-standing member of our community or a newcomer seeking new connections and inspiration, this gathering promises to be a memorable occasion filled with meaningful moments, dynamic entertainment, and the opportunity to engage with remarkable individuals. Mark your calendar, because you won’t want to miss what we have planned!
Tickets are $20 at the door, unreserved seating. Cash or check only.
Save the date, spread the word!
See you at Cary Hall!

Lexington Symphony Phoenix Project Jazz and Orchestra Concerts July 23 & 24
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Issac Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States

Lexington Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series - Black Sea Salsa
2025-07-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Emery Park, Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02421
This 15-piece world-music powerhouse fuses fiery Afro-Cuban rhythms with the rich melodies of Armenian music, creating a one-of-a-kind sound that’s as bold as it is irresistible. With 6 sizzling horns, 4 dynamic vocalists, and a 5-piece rhythm section driving the groove, Black Sea Salsa brings a high-octane performance packed with passion, power, and pure joy.
It’s global fusion at its finest — and the ultimate soundtrack for a summer night under the stars!
Learn more about Black Sea Salsa here
The Chamber’s Summer Concert Series is a beloved community tradition, offering free, family-friendly concerts every Friday evening from July 11 through August 22, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
For more than 30 years, the series has been drawing audiences from Lexington and neighboring towns to enjoy a variety of musical styles in a relaxed, picnic-in-the-park setting. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of community and connect with neighbors old and new.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a refreshment or two—and settle in for an evening of great music and summer fun!
**Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled.**

A Cappella Concert
2025-07-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Hastings Park, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA, United States
One of Metro-Boston’s longest-running a cappella groups will sing a free concert on Monday evening, July 28th, from 8-9 pm at the Hastings Park Gazebo in Lexington. “None of the Above” (NOTA) is an award-winning octet that has been entertaining audiences with a diverse range of a cappella numbers for over 20 years. See https://noneabove.org.

Lexington Bicentennial Band
2025-07-29 19:15, 2025-08-05 19:15 | Hastings Park, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA, United States
During the summer, the LBB will give a free concert each Tuesday night from Tuesday July 1st through Tuesday August 19th. All concerts except for the July 1st concert will take place at the Levi Burnell Bandstand, which is in Hastings Park at the corner of Worthen Road and Old Mass Avenue. The July 1st concert will take place at the Lexington High School quad.
Many people bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and games, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening of music.
Children are welcome, although parents are asked to please keep children from playing near the bandstand during the concert, out of respect for the musicians and the audience. Children (of all ages) will be invited to march around the bandstand during the last piece of each half of the concert.
All concerts begin at 7:15pm. You can check whether a concert has been cancelled (e.g., because of inclement weather) by calling 781-698-4647 after 4:30pm on the day of the concert.

Lexington Chamber of Commerce Concert Series - Honey Steelers
2025-08-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Emery Park, Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02421
The Honey Steelers serve up a rich blend of Americana, turning every stage into a cozy, toe-tapping countryside pub. With a lineup of seasoned multi-instrumentalists, this Boston-based band delivers a soulful mix of original tunes and reimagined covers — from foot-stomping barn burners to heartfelt lullabies. Their signature sound fuses pedal steel, mandolin, keys, guitar, and tight vocal harmonies, creating an unforgettable live experience that’s as warm as it is wild.
Don’t miss The Honey Steelers — where vintage charm meets fresh energy for a night of music that’ll stir your heart and move your feet.

Learn more about the Honey Steelers here

The Chamber’s Summer Concert Series is a beloved community tradition, offering free, family-friendly concerts every Friday evening from July 11 through August 22, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
For more than 30 years, the series has been drawing audiences from Lexington and neighboring towns to enjoy a variety of musical styles in a relaxed, picnic-in-the-park setting. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of community and connect with neighbors old and new.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a refreshment or two—and settle in for an evening of great music and summer fun!
**Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled.**

Munroe Center for the Arts’ Lemonade Social
2025-08-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Munroe Center for Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) invites the community to its 5th Annual Lemonade Social on Friday, August 1 at 6:30 pm. This fun summer evening, outdoors on the front lawn of the Center, features live jazz music, lemonade and other cool drinks, sweet treats, a preview of the MCA’s upcoming construction project, and an art activity as well. New this year – we’ll also have a silent auction with art items and more, going live on July 25th.

The event is free, though donations to the Munroe Center for the Arts are greatly appreciated. RSVP is requested for planning purposes, though not required. For more details go to munroecenter.org/lemonade-social.html. Come join us!

Lexington Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series: Classic Groove
2025-08-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Emery Park, Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02421
Get ready to groove this summer with Classic Groove featuring Special Guest Concetta!
Known for their incredible versatility and electrifying performances, Classic Groove brings a high-energy, crowd-pleasing mix of music that’s perfect for any summer celebration. From chart-topping R&B and Top 40 hits to smooth jazz, Latin rhythms, country favorites, and even show tunes, this dynamic group covers it all — and does it with style.
Featuring powerful male and female vocals, sizzling saxophone, bass, guitars, drums, and keys, Classic Groove delivers a rich, full sound that keeps audiences dancing all night long. Whether it’s Motown magic, bluesy duets, or global grooves, they’ve got something for every age and musical taste.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the band that brings the party wherever they go — Classic Groove is your ticket to an unforgettable summer night!

Learn more about Classic Groove here.
The Chamber’s Summer Concert Series is a beloved community tradition, offering free, family-friendly concerts every Friday evening from July 11 through August 22, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
For more than 30 years, the series have been drawing audiences from Lexington and neighboring towns to enjoy a variety of musical styles in a relaxed, picnic-in-the-park setting. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of community and connect with neighbors old and new.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a refreshment or two—and settle in for an evening of great music and summer fun!
**Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled.**
