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Lincoln summer events kick off Wednesday

June 27, 2016

fireworksLincoln’s summer concert series sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department starts on Wednesday, June 29 with the Nathan Ward Band, followed by The Nays (born and bred in Lincoln) on July 6 and the Damn Tall Buildings on July 13.  Concerts begin at 6 p.m. at the Codman Pool.

The Fourth of July in Lincoln starts at 8:30 a.m. with registration for the Firecracker Run at 8:30 starting at the Town Office Building. Participants have the choice of a 2.5- or 4-mile scenic run. Registration is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

Because of the road race and parade later that morning, Lincoln Road will be closed to traffic (except floats) from 8:20 a.m. to noon.

Other events on July 4:

  • 10 a.m. — Children’s bike parade (Lincoln Road/Upland Field Road)
  • 10:30 a.m. — Reading of the Declaration of Independence (Town Offices)
  • 10:40 a.m. — July 4th parade (Ballfield Road to the Public Library)
  • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Boy Scout Cook Out (Pierce House)
  • Noon to 7 p.m. — Town-wide free swim (Codman Pool)
  • 1-3 p.m. — Pick-up Soccer (Brooks Field, Ballfield Road)
  • 7 p.m. — Concert, barbeque and fireworks (Codman Pool). Parking is available in the Ballfield Road campus for $20/car.

For more information, see the July 4 and summer concert flyer.

Summer programs for kids at the library

The Lincoln Public Library’s summer programs for kids begin with a Red, White and Blue Dance Party on Tuesday, July 5 at 11 a.m. Other events next week:

  • Wednesday, July 6 — Singer Vanessa Trien (11 a.m.), Summer Lego Club (4-5 p.m.)
  • Thursday, July 7 — Pajama Storytime (7 p.m.)
  • Friday July 8 — “Drive-in” Movies and Muffins. Children will first make their own “cars” out of boxes and then watch the Winnie the Pooh 2011 feature film in their cars (10:30 a.m. to noon).

The library has downloadable calendars with kids’ events for July and August. Programs sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library, Inc.

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