Tales of the Night, the annual family-friendly, nature-oriented spooktacular at Drumlin Farm, returns on Thursday and Friday, October 26 and 27 from 6:30–9 p.m. Activities range from “not so spooky” to “very spooky,” making Tales of the Night great for all ages. The wildlife sanctuary’s pathways will be candlelit to set the mood, so attendees will be able to spot the illuminated jack-o-lantern display. And don’t be surprised to wander into a story along the Nursery Rhyme Trail! Haunted Hayrides will explore Boyce Field. A variety of wildlife “ambassadors” will also be joining the party, including tarantulas and scorpions as special Halloween guests. Snacks will be available, as will secret “Witches Brew” for the (blood)thirsty. (This concoction may taste like apple cider to young attendees.)
Proceeds from the event ($17 members/$20 nonmembers) provide critical support for Mass Audubon’s nature education and conservation programs. Admission is free for children 2 and younger — and coming dressed in costumes is encouraged! Register and learn more here, or visit massaudubon.org/tales.
Come to the fourth annual Sinister Spectacular at Lincoln-Sudbury High School on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m. Halloween-themed games and crafts will be hosted by our students (outside if weather permits; in the cafeteria if it doesn’t). This event is best for preschool through elementary kids. Costumes not required but encouraged. $5 entry and refreshments for sale. Email danielle_weisse@lsrhs.net with any questions.
Spend a crisp fall morning with your family in the Sculpture Park and complete a series of gently ghoulish activities designed for preschoolers and toddlers and their caregivers. Explore in the morning mist, create a creepy crawly park creature, and work with educators to explore spiders through a collaborative rope web installation and sculptures inspired by the eight-legged arachnids. Costumes encouraged and all ages welcome. Preregistration is required — click here for details.
Practice your pumpkin poses and skeleton stretches. This kid-friendly yoga class weaves a rich balance between the imaginative world of the child with the distinct aspects of yoga practice that support mindfulness, self-regulation, and joy. The instructor comes from the teaching team at On The Mat Yoga in Concord. For ages 3-12 with a caregiver; meet on the third floor of the museum and bring a water bottle and mat. Click here for details and registration.
Bring your family and friends to see sculptures transformed by the moonlight in this special after-hours tour. Small group tours with deCordova’s experienced museum guides last 60-75 minutes. Bring a flashlight or lantern. Meet the guide in front of the museum. Click here for details and registration.
Celebrate the festival of lights and learn henna body art with Manisha Trivedi. This fun, informal class is open to people of all artistic abilities (best for ages 12+). Thanks to the Friends of the Lincoln Library for their generous funding of this event. Space is limited; email sfeather@minlib.net to register.
The Council on Aging and Human Service’s newly formed doo-wop group led by Peter Stewart will perform a short concert in Bemis Hall from 11-11:30 a.m. (senior dining to follow). Check them out and think about joining the group, which meets every Monday from 10-11 a.m. in Bemis Hall. Email rettiga@lincolntown.org for more information.
Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this autumn-inspired program, drawing our own leaves or using traceable templates. We will watch the colors mingle and blend together using a wet on wet watercolor technique. Registration is limited to 15 adults (age 18+) for this class; click here to register.
Pianist Sebastian Castillo performs a program of classical masterpieces on Friday, Nov. 3 from 7–8:30 p.m. in Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School’s Kirshner Auditorium. He will play “Fantasia and Fugue in A minor” (BWV 904) by Bach, Sonata No. 26 in E♭ major, “Les Adieux” by Beethoven, and Piano Sonata in B minor (S.178) by Liszt. Tickets at the door are $5 for students, $10 for adults. All proceeds will help replenish the L-S Friends of Music general fund, which supports the L-S Music Department.
“I Remember Abuelito” — A Day of the Dead Story
Enjoy bilingual storytelling with this Day of the Dead story. This Mexican holiday is a celebration where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, and celebration. After the story, we will reinforce Spanish vocabulary from the story as we sing, play, and do a craft. This program is for those who speak Spanish and those who want to learn. No registration or previous knowledge required. Recommended for children ages 5+.
Join us for a smashing good time at the third annual Great Pumpkin Smash at Codman Community Farms on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This family-friendly event is all about having fun while also making a positive impact on our planet. Bring your jack-o’-lanterns and decorative gourds to smash and feed to the Codman Farm pigs. Enjoy a Codman Farm breakfast sandwich or scoop of ice cream from Reasons to Be Cheerful and live music with Risa Lavelle and the Honeysteelers. Get tips on how to get started with composting in your home.
Prepare your pumpkins for composting by removing any stickers, candles, and other decorations, and please leave your painted pumpkins at home. Suggested donation of $1 per pumpkin. Want to make this event even greener? Arrive with your pumpkins by bike to receive prizes.
The story of Nabucco and captivity of the Israelites in Babylon transcends time and culture. It has grown into a powerful representation of oppression and people struggling for freedom throughout history. The Verdi opera’s most famous number, the chorus of the Hebrew slaves “Va pensiero,” gave voice to a simmering Italian nationalism and eventually became the unofficial anthem of the Italian independence movement. Presenter Erika Reitshamer is returning to Lincoln Library with a three-week opera course.
On Sunday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m., the St. Anne’s choir will perform Fauré’s “Requiem” at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church. This dramatic and moving choral work, beloved by listeners and singers alike, will be offered in remembrance of all those we love but see no longer. The choir, with soloists soprano Meghan Zuver and baritone Greg Mancusi-Ungaro, will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and organist Frederick A. MacArthur, all under the direction of Jay Lane.
Go into the woods with Farrington Nature Linc Educator and Program Manager Meg Ito to look for “Signs of Animals” on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 2–3:30 p.m. Expect to see some real animal bones, skins, and other signs as part of this workshop (including an introduction to local wildlife and a 45-minute walk around the site) featuring animal track cards and a small piece of snake skin home. Click here to purchase tickets ($25–$45).
The First Parish in Lincoln’s next Live in Lincoln Center concert, “A Night on Broadway,” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall (14 Bedford Rd.) features emcee David Eliot, three singers, and pianist Timothy Steele performing favorite songs from musicals from 1940 to the present. Tickets are $30 and available in advance (recommended) or at the door, with refreshments and mingling at the intermission. Click here to purchase.
Join us for “Recovering Lost Voices” on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 4–5 p.m. at the Codman Estate’s Carriage House with Jen Turner of the Robbins House as we explore an important and often overlooked part of our history here in Lincoln — the lives of people who worked this land, many of whom did so without choice. Click here to RSVP (appreciated but not required).
Wendy Sobel is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open Mic Night) on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7–10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m. Perform or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room.Sobel has been the driving force in several notable bands including Girl’s Night Out and Daring Angels. Her guitar-playing appeal might well be compared with Bonnie Raitt’s. To see her in action, watch her video of “One Love,” an original performed live at the MA Country Music Association Awards
For a slot at this monthly event, performers should email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com before noon of the open-mic day) or (space permitting) sign up at the event. Names of those who are signed up by 7 p.m. will be drawn at random. We have a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style.
First Parish in Lincoln is hosting a movie night on Wednesday, Nov. 15 — get cozy and watch “Zootopia” with pizza at 5 p.m. and the movie starting at 5:30 p.m. with popcorn. Refreshments and cheese board for adults. We’ll have gluten-free options as well. We will also be collecting diapers for the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive — any and all unused diapers welcome, loose or in packages. Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for food (note: this is not a drop-off event). To make a suggested donation of $10/family to help cover food costs, click here, select Youth Programs and type “Movie Night 11/15” in the notes field.