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July 4 activities
2025-07-04
July 4 activities in Lincoln

A photo from the parade on July 4, 2013 (click to enlarge).

Due to the road race and subsequent activities, Lincoln Road will be closed to traffic from 8:30am–noon. Parade floats will be allowed to pass and should arrive at Ballfield Road no later than 9:00am.
Check-in for Firecracker Run
7:45-8:15am, Town Hall
Pre-registration is required. for this scenic run of 2.5 or 4 miles. Fee: $20. The top three finishers for each age group/gender will be recognized.
Firecracker Run and Musket Fire
8:30am, Town Hall
Children’s Bike Parade
10:00am, from Upland Field Road to Town Hall and back
Decorate your bike and join the fun! No registration required.
Declaration of Independence
10:30am, Town Hall
Join your neighbors and enjoy a dramatic reading of this classic document.

Lincoln resident Mike Farny in a July 4 parade in Lincoln some years ago. Photo curtesy Alaric Naiman.

July 4th Parade
10:40am, Lincoln Road from Ballfield Road to the library
The event will include live music from Scarlett Flannel and decorated car/truck floats from local organizations and families.
Boy Scout Cookout & EV Car Show
11:30am-1:00pm, Pierce House
Cars to be showcased: Ford F150, Tesla Y, Nissan Leaf, VW ID4, Mustang Mach-E, and more, as well as a green landscaping tool show. Sponsored by C-FREE, a working group of the Town’s Green Energy Committee.
Town-Wide Swim
Noon-6:00pm, Codman Pool
With an encore performance by Scarlet Flannel.

Mt. Misery wetlands walk
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mt . Misery lot, 60 S. Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
This family-friendly walk led by Danielle Proulx will take participants to the river and pond edges at Mt. Misery to look for frogs, turtles, and other wildlife. RSVP for this free walk here.

Lincoln Kids Triathlon
2025-06-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Codman Field, Ballfield Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Lincoln Kids Triathlon is back on Saturday, June 21 for the 21st year. The race starts at 8:30am on Saturday, June 21 at the Codman Pool and kids ages 5-14 are invited to participate. Click here for details on race distances and age groups, and register here. Racers ages 8 and younger are individually accompanied by a guard in the water. The $35 fee includes a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal and lots of memories. Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help out during the race — email ginger.reiner@gmail.com.

Nature Link site walk
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-11 09:00 - 22:30 | TBA
Please RSVP here.

Comic Alan Ames
2025-06-18 12:30 - 13:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Standup comic at Bemis on Wednesday
A free hour-long comedy show, “Alan Ames Thinks He’s Funny,” takes place on Wednesday, June 18 at 12:30pm in Bemis Hall. Ames, who grew up in Dorchester in the 1950s, Ames uses observational humor and jokes about growing older and other topics (rated PG-13, no profanity or political humor). Sponsored by the Council on Aging & Human Services.

Codman Campout and Chili Night
2025-06-14 16:30 - 19:00 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Codman Campout and Chili Night — Saturday, June 14, 4:30-7:00pm

250th anniversary Feast & Faire
2025-06-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Pierce Park
Celebrate Lincoln’s vibrant community with a day of festivities! Enjoy live music, games, and a showcase of over 50 local organizations, boards and committees, culminating in a joyous community feast. Click here for more information.

Hazardous waste dropoff
2025-06-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Lexington Composting Facility, 60 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA, United States
Schedule, location, signup form
Hazardous waste guidelines and acceptable materials

Film: "Will and Harper"
2025-06-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
In this documentary, Will Farrell and his close friend Harper Steele, who just completed a gender transition, go on a cross-country road trip to explore a new chapter in their relationship.

"Mixed Messages" staged reading
2025-06-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
WordsMove Theater presents “Mixed Messages” — five 10-minute scenes featuring dueling wits and humor by Massachusetts playwright Jack Neary. The cast includes Lincoln’s Sally Kindleberger, Mary Crowe, Ben Dubrovsky, Alice Waugh, and Corky Becker. Co-Sponsored by Friends of the Lincoln COA and the Lincoln Cultural Council.

Talk on legacy trees
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:15
Mathew Cahill of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will draw upon his career as an urban forestry expert to share ideas and best practices for those interested in tree and forestry preservation in “Tree and Forestry Preservation, and the Massachusetts Legacy Tree Program” on Thursday, June 12 from noon-1:15pm on Zoom. Sponsored by the Lincoln Tree Preservation Study Group, the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT), and Lincoln Conservation Department. Register here.

Sustainable Landscaping
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Native plant designer and horticulturist Marie Chieppo will discuss “Allowing Your Landscape to Work for You: Designing for Resilience and Sustainability” on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00pm on Zoom. Register here. Co-sponsored by MetroWest Climate Solutions and CFREE, a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee.

LOMA: Bowder and Drake
2025-06-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Gretchen Bowder and Frank Drake will be the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, June 9 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. They’re widely recognized as joint members of two regionally famous bands, the Bagboys and the Mudsills. LOMA is a monthly open mike night event with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Come and perform (contact loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

Saturday math fun
2025-06-07 14:00 - 14:45 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Saturday math fun with Christine
Saturday, June 7 from 2:00-2:45pm, Tarbell Room
Come listen to a math book read-aloud and try out some fun math games with Lincoln resident and teacher Christine Sizer.

Pride poster decorating
2025-06-07 12:30 - 16:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Are you heading to a parade this Pride Month and need a poster to take with you? Come to the library to decorate one.

Garlic mustard volunteer pull day
2025-06-06 13:00 - 15:00
Help manage invasive garlic mustard across town by pulling on your own property and by joining the Conservation Department and LLCT for a pop-up pull day on Friday, June 6 from 1:00-3:00pm. Garlic mustard season runs through June 13. Click here for more information on getting free bags and dropping them off.

“Live your Best Life” health fair
2025-06-06 12:30 - 13:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Local healthcare vendors and professionals will answer your questions. Free door prizes, blood pressure checks, and chair massages.

"The Siege of Boston, 1775-1776"
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
A talk by Minute Man National Park Ranger Jarrad Fuoss Pat of the Lincoln250 series. Register here.

Co-ed Cub Scouts
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Come to a briefing and info night on Thursday, June 5 at 6:00pm at the Lincoln Public Library about a new Cub Scout program for girls and boys ages 5-10 launching this September. For more information on Cub Scouts, click here or call/text Jennifer Erickson at 978-835-7262 or email jennifer.erickson@scouting.org.

FIRST Lego League coaching
2025-06-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln School Learning Commons, 6 Ballfield Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Join an interactive 90-minute training session designed to learn what coaching an FLL team is all about on Tuesday, June 3 from 6:30–8:00pm in the Lincoln School Learning Commons. Get a feel for how to guide students through challenges, foster teamwork, and encourage innovation — no engineering degree required. Questions? Email hello@gearticks.com.

Club Codman
2025-05-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Dust off your wigs, platforms, and polyester because Club Codman is coming to Codman Farm on Saturday, May 31 at 8:00pm. It’s an adults-only dance party to benefit Codman Community Farms with great music and great drinks. Purchase tickets here.

Children's story hour: "The Great Pollinator Count"
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Mass Audubon Shop, 208 S. Great Rd, Lincoln, MA
Drumlin Farm Community Preschool teacher Susan Edwards Richmond will present her new community science adventure book, The Great Pollinator Count, and lead children age 3-8 in activities about insect pollinators. Free, but registration is required.

Farm to Table Brunch and Tour
2025-05-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Farm to Table Brunch and Tour — Saturday, May 31, 9:00-11:00am

"Bees in the Field"
2025-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Get direct experience working with bees alongside our beekeeper as he cares for the hives at Drumlin Farm. Cost is $35; register here.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Exploring the Options (part 3)
2025-05-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Join us for Part 3 of this popular program! Elder Law Attorney, Margaret Hoag of Eckel, Hoag & O’Connor shares the documents you need throughout possible life transitions. This is a great way to get your questions answered.

"Resolute Revolutionaries"
2025-05-28 18:45 - 20:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Dana Robbat, author of the upcoming book Lincoln Modern: Plain Living, High Thinking, will give a talk on ” Resolute Revolutionaries: Walter Gropius and Quincy Adams: Modernism in Lincoln, Massachusetts” on Wednesday, May 28 from 6:45-8:00pm in the Tarbell Room at the Lincoln Public Library. Hosted by FoMA/Lincoln and supported by the Freedoms Way Foundation. Learn how Gropius, creator of the world-renowned Bauhaus that changed the world of design, settled in the small New England farming community and influenced the young architect Quincy Adams, a descendent of two U.S. presidents.

Benefit concert for Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-05-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Weston town green, 11 Town House Rd, Weston, MA, United States
For the fourth year in a row, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Lincoln and Weston (SVdP) is putting on an outdoor concert to celebrate the start of summer and to thank all their volunteers and supporters. The concert will be on Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30-8:00pm on the Weston town green. Our performers are Lincoln’s own Doo Wop Team; Adrian Sicam and his Berklee All-Stars, and Twice-a-Day-Ray, a group of medical professionals by day and raging rockers by night. Bring a picnic, take a chance on winning some gift cards from local businesses, and visit Frosty’s Ice Cream Truck. The suggested donation is $25 a person. In the event of rain, the event will be in the St. Julia’s Parish Hall across the street.
SVdP runs a food pantry in Lincoln, gives financial assistance to those who live, work, or go to school in Lincoln and Weston, and provides scholarships to adults who want to upgrade their skills in the workforce. Last fiscal year they served more than 400 community members and provided more than $180,000 in services.

Film: "American Sniper"
2025-05-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Docudrama, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. When he returns home after four tours of duty, Chris experiences PTSD. Rated R. (2014) 2 hrs 13 min.

Jim Mazzy jazz concert
2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
All are invited to join us to hear some toe-tapping jazz with traditional jazz virtuoso, Jimmy Mazzy and many other great local jazz musicians. In 2019, Jim Mazzy was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame. This jazz session has been organized by Nick Ribush.
