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

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.

Nature Link site walk
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:00 | TBA
Please RSVP 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.

Mt. Misery wetlands walk
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

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.

Concert: "Sicilian Fables & Legends of the South"
2025-07-08 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Anne’s Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Society for Historically Informed Performance will present a summer series of concerts at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Tickets are $5–$35. Click here for details on programs and performers. All concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm.

July 8 — Sicilian Fables & Legends of the South

Concert: Mister Vic
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Codman Pool, 1 Ballfield Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Come out for a family-friendly, kid-focused show with Mister Vic, co-director and owner of Music Together of Assabet Valley. Concert ends at 7:00pm.

Medicinal Plant Walk
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
More information and registration here.

Blackstone Valley Quartet
2025-07-11 18:30 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The concert with the Blackstone Valley Quartet is part of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum summer concert series. You’re welcome to picnic in the park. Purchase beer, wine and food at the Twisted Tree Café in advance (note: outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the property). Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

Library in the Landscape: Nature Sanctuary
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Library in the Landscape welcomes young minds to enjoy live storybook reading and hands-on art making inspired by Nature Sanctuary. Library in the Landscape is an interactive experience designed to spark imagination, foster curiosity, and inspire a love for both art and reading. Register for July 12 or August 16.

"Airs de Cour: Court Songs of 17th-century France"
2025-07-15 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Anne’s Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Society for Historically Informed Performance will present a summer series of concerts at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Tickets are $5–$35. Click here for details on programs and performers. All concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm.

July 15 — Airs de Cour: Court Songs of 17th-century France

Flowers in the Field
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

Concert: The Honey Steelers
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Codman Pool, 1 Ballfield Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Honey Steelers are an American band that turns every venue into a warm countryside. Foot-stomping style and offering originals as well as reimagined covers.

Holding Water: Artist Workshop with Evelyn Rydz
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
An immersive, hands-on workshop in which participants will explore the intersection of art and the environment under the guidance of artist Evelyn Rydz. Inspired by the installation Holding Water, participants will engage with themes of water conservation, sustainability, and the natural world through creative expression. Register here.

Codman Farm Before Time: Kids Archeology Dig
2025-07-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

Shibori Workshop
2025-07-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

"Golden Rule: Songs of Corruption and Justice"
2025-07-22 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Anne’s Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Society for Historically Informed Performance will present a summer series of concerts at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Tickets are $5–$35. Click here for details on programs and performers. All concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm.

July 22 — Golden Rule: Songs of Corruption and Justice

July ID plant walk
2025-07-23 09:45 - 12:00 | TBA
Join Jeff Adams for a summer guided nature walk at Tanner’s Brook. We’ll focus on plant ID with select natural history and lore, and we’ll use helpful identifiers such as galls, leaf shapes, flowers, fruits and diagnostic characteristics that enable us to immediately identify the plant. Register here.

Concert: Desperate Measures
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Codman Field, Ballfield Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
A four-piece classic rock band. See them at Concord’s Porchfest in June.

Concert: Sweet Wednesday
2025-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Spread out your picnic blankets, enjoy a cold sweet treat from Super Star Ice Cream Truck, and kick back for a summer evening of music in the outdoors with Boston-based folk band Sweet Wednesday on Saturday, July 26 (rain date: August 9) from 6:00-8:00pm. For one night only, the farm will be open after hours for the performance. The band is graciously donating their time to Drumlin Farm with this benefit concert. Tickets ($6 for kids, $9 for adults) are required; a few will be available for purchase at the door. Sanctuary admission is free with your ticket.

Geneaology
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Genealogy has become much more popular with the ease of finding information on the Internet, but far from everything for your family history is on the Internet. Starting with the forms common in genealogical research, we will explore research techniques, census reports, researching at repositories, internet research, organizing and writing in order to help you create a lasting family heirloom. This class will have something for both the beginning and experienced family researcher. Registration required.

"La Magnifique: Music at Versailles"
2025-07-29 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Anne’s Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Society for Historically Informed Performance will present a summer series of concerts at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Tickets are $5–$35. Click here for details on programs and performers. All concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm.

July 29 — “La Magnifique: Music at Versailles”

Summer Tomato Galette Workshop
2025-07-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

Concert: Jumpin' Juba
2025-07-30 18:00 - 19:30
The group mixes regional styles of blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans together with rootsy rock and roll. Listen on Apple Music.

Secret Lives of Moths
2025-07-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join Emily May of the Xerces Society for a fascinating look into the secret lives of moths, beetles, flies, and other nocturnal pollinators. Register here.

Concert: "Reimaginings"
2025-08-05 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Anne’s Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Society for Historically Informed Performance will present a summer series of concerts at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church. Tickets are $5–$35. Click here for details on programs and performers. All concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm.

August 5 — “Reimaginings”

Concert: Leslie Mendelson
2025-08-08 18:30 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The concert with Leslie Mendelson is part of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum summer concert series. You’re welcome to picnic in the park. Purchase beer, wine and food at the Twisted Tree Café in advance (note: outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the property). Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

CCF summer stewardship work day
2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00
Join a committed group of volunteers to help clear forest understory at Codman South. This is the last work day of the summer! Sign up here.

Low Lily Band
2025-08-15 18:30 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The concert with the Low Lily Band is part of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum summer concert series. You’re welcome to picnic in the park. Purchase beer, wine and food at the Twisted Tree Café in advance (note: outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the property). Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
