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CLC Events: Willard’s Woods & Spring Birding

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Willard’s Woods: A Brief Journey Through a 12,000 Year-old Landscape, Sunday May 3, 2pm By popular demand, Jeff Howry, Ph.D., a Lexington historian and archaeologist will lead another walk exploring…

Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists for the season finale, Mosaics of Armenia

COMMUNITY CONCERT

May 5.17.26 7 PM Follen Church MORE INFORMATION Please join Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists for the season finale, Mosaics of Armenia which brings our inaugural season to a close. This…

Master Singers of Lexington

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM Lieder & Chansons Pilgrim Congregational Church in Lexington Photo: Edward J. Hynes, 2017 Lieder & Chansons We close our season with Lieder &…

CARY LIBRARY EVENT

VIRTUAL – How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming Tuesday, May 12 2:00—3:00 PM Virtual MORE INFORMATION Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity,…

Marjan Kamali On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

CARY LIBRARY EVENT

VIRTUAL – On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali Thursday, May 7, 7:00—8:00 PM Virtual MORE INFORMATION Bottom right: Signing a book at Newtonville…

LEXINGTON BATTLEGREEN BBQ FEST

COMMUNITY EVENT

MORE INFORMATION The Lexington Battle Green Festival: Where Lexington Comes Together Every Spring. Since 2010, the Lexington Battle Green BBQ Festival has been a community staple — a chance to…

Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae

COMMUNITY EVENT

Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae Saturday, May 30 Show: 8 pm Cary Memorial Hall Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10am! Want early…

The Wicked Pickers

COMMUNITY EVENT

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Day of Week: Friday Location: Follen Church Instructor: Wicked Pickers MORE INFORMATION *PLEASE NOTE: THE CONCERT WILL BEGIN AT 7PM* The Wicked Pickers WITH SARAH FRIEDMAN…

Lexington Field & Garden Club Events

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Plant Sale May 16 8 – 11 AM DPW Lawn 201 Bedford Street Garden Tools, Dahlias, Perennials Garden Tour June 13 10 AM – 3 PM Inspirational Gardens…

Masterworks Chorale Brahms | Ein deutsches Requiem

COMMUNITY EVENT

Brahms | Ein deutsches Requiem Sunday, May 17, 3:00 PM Cary Hall, Lexington MORE INFORMATION Majestic. Luminous. Triumphant. HOLLAND: The Nature of Lost Time (world premiere) BRAHMS: Ein deutsches Requiem,…

Architecture Beyond Buildings: A Human Centered Approach to Design WITH JULIAN K. PHILLIPS, ASSOC. AIA

Start Date: 5/14/26, 1 meeting Class Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Day of Week: Thursday Location: LHS, Library Media Center Instructor: JULIAN K. PHILLIPS, ASSOC. AIA MORE INFORMATION When…

VIRTUAL – Seed Starting 101

COMMUNITY EVENT

VIRTUAL – Seed Starting 101 with LexFarm’s Allison Ostrowski MORE INFORMATION Wednesday, May 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual Learn from an experienced organic farmer all about starting veggies, herbs and flowers from seed!…

AAPI RUN ‘N WALK ON MOTHER’S DAY

COMMUNITY EVENT

Annual AAPI 5K Run or Walk More information Run for Heritage. Run for Mom. Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 at the annual AAPI 5K Run or Walk! This year, CAAL and…

Music in the Library: Express Lane Barbershop Quartet

COMMUNITY EVENT

Music in the Library: Express Lane Barbershop Quartet Thursday, May 77:00—8:00 PM Large Meeting Room Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420 DETAILS Express Lane sings old…

Bikeway Cleanup & Garlic Mustard Pull

COMMUNITY EVENT

Bikeway Cleanup & Garlic Mustard Pull MORE INFORMATION Sunday, May 3, 2026 Community volunteer event! Please join us for this annual event to cleanup the bikeway, which mostly involves…

Community Nursery School (CNS) is excited to announce the return of the 52nd Annual Yellow Balloon

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at CNS, located at 2325 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington. The event will take place rain or shine and promises a…

CLEARING THE SKIES: Supporting Mental Wellness in Our Lexington Community

MICHELLE KELLEHER, DIRECTOR, SENIOR SERVICES

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:00 PM.

Lexington Pops Chorus presents “Around the World in Song with Lexington Pops Chorus”

COMMUNITY EVENT

Join us Friday, May 15th, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 17th, at 3:00 PM for these exciting performances at: Pilgrim Congregational Church

TREE NEWS SPRING 2026

BY MATT FOTI

Matt Foti, Certified Arborist W e have had a couple of warm days over the past couple of months, but I think that when Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on…

Town of Lexington women staff members graduate from Women’s Institute for Leadership and Learning

The women from the town of Lexington who graduated from the Women’s Institute for Leadership and Learning program. (Courtesy photos) T his past month, the Town of Lexington celebrated…

Supporting Young Minds: Join Our Upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

BY PENNY HOGAN

Tuesday May 12th & Thursday May 14th 5:30-8:45pm on Zoom

Shadaj: Continuing the Tradition of Excellence

COMMUNITY EVENT

All-Day Indian Music Festival Saturday, March 28, 2026 Lexington High School, Lexington, MA Tickets: www.shadaj.org

Bedrock, Making of a Public Garden

COMMUNITY EVENT

Lexington Field & Garden Club Presents “Bedrock, Making of a Public Garden” with Jill Nooney Date: March 11, 2026 Place: Follen Church, 755 Mass Avenue, Lexington Time: 9:30 a.m.…

Lexington History Museums Events

COMMUNITY EVENTS

I t’s February school vacation! Whether you’re young or young at heart, we have activities happening all week, and throughout the month of February. Join us for one of these…

Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc., (Snap) Partners with The Lexington History Museums for Special in CVS Windows Installation

community notice

S pecial Needs Arts Programs, Inc., (SNAP) is excited to partner with the Lexington History Museums for an installation in the CVS windows along Mass Ave. in Lexington. Lexington History…

COMMUNITY NOTICE

9:30—11:00 AM Room 237s Lexington Community Center 39 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 Join the League of Women Voters of Lexington at a First Friday on March 6, 2026, 9:30-11:00…

Be a Parade Sponsor

T he 250th anniversary of the signing of the “Declaration of Independence” is just months away! Lexington will hold the reenactment, 5K race, parade, and other activities on Saturday, April…

Unraveling The Magic Of A Muster!

COMMUNITY EVENT

Lexington’s Timeless Call To Rhythm And Revolution [I}magine standing on the historic Lexington Battle Green, where the first shots of the American Revolution echoed in 1775, and suddenly the air…

New Legacy Cultural Center Lantern Festival 2026

COMMUNITY EVENT

A few highlights from the Lantern Festival on Sunday 3-1-26. More to come! https://lexingtontimesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1772464858-bbaaea684dec187f2b6dadcdab071c22.mp4

Not Born a Democracy: Preconditions for a Constitutional Republic

COMMUNITY EVENT

Martha Minow April 11, 2026, 8 PM R ecent experience has shaken our faith in the solidity of our democratic institutions and in the Constitution itself. We’ve discovered that…

USPS Reminds Customers to Check and Maintain Mailboxes

COMMUNITY NOTICE

W ith National Mailbox Improvement Week approaching (May 18 – May 24), the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain, and upgrade their mailboxes to help ensure safe,…

Driving for FISH is Rewarding

TOWN NEWS

Many clients tell Dick how important and helpful the service is to them. The service and its importance to those who use it cannot be overstated. Drivers have been told…

Lexington DPW Receives Recognition from APWA

TOWN NEWS

The Lexington DPW was nominated by industry peers and selected by a committee of public works professionals and consultants, highlighting their exceptional service and innovation in municipal operations.

Massachusetts Senate Votes to Inject $5.4B into Housing

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Senate’s Affordable Homes Act sets course for thousands of new units, sweeping renovations of public and affordable housing, and protections for residents.

News & Events

CLC Events: Willard’s Woods & Spring Birding

Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists for the season finale, Mosaics of Armenia

Master Singers of Lexington

Marjan Kamali On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

LEXINGTON BATTLEGREEN BBQ FEST

Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae

The Wicked Pickers

Lexington Field & Garden Club Events

Masterworks Chorale Brahms | Ein deutsches Requiem

Architecture Beyond Buildings: A Human Centered Approach to Design WITH JULIAN K. PHILLIPS, ASSOC. AIA

VIRTUAL – Seed Starting 101

AAPI RUN ‘N WALK ON MOTHER’S DAY

Music in the Library: Express Lane Barbershop Quartet

Bikeway Cleanup & Garlic Mustard Pull

Community Nursery School (CNS) is excited to announce the return of the 52nd Annual Yellow Balloon

CLEARING THE SKIES: Supporting Mental Wellness in Our Lexington Community

Lexington Pops Chorus presents “Around the World in Song with Lexington Pops Chorus”

TREE NEWS SPRING 2026

Town of Lexington women staff members graduate from Women’s Institute for Leadership and Learning

Supporting Young Minds: Join Our Upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Shadaj: Continuing the Tradition of Excellence

Bedrock, Making of a Public Garden

Lexington History Museums Events

Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc., (Snap) Partners with The Lexington History Museums for Special in CVS Windows Installation

Be a Parade Sponsor

Unraveling The Magic Of A Muster!

New Legacy Cultural Center Lantern Festival 2026

Not Born a Democracy: Preconditions for a Constitutional Republic

USPS Reminds Customers to Check and Maintain Mailboxes

Driving for FISH is Rewarding

Lexington DPW Receives Recognition from APWA

Massachusetts Senate Votes to Inject $5.4B into Housing

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