The Lincoln Squirrel – News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.

Family movie night: "Zootopia 2"
2026-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | First Parish – Stone Church, 14 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
First Parish in Lincoln (stone church) is hosting a family movie night with pizza and popcorn on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5:30pm, with the movie “Zootopia 2” screening at 6:00pm. There will be refreshments and cheese board for adults as well as gluten-free options. Organizers are also collecting diapers for the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive (loose or in packages). Click here to RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 2:00 pm and make a suggested donation of $10/family to help cover food costs. (Note: This is not a drop-off event.)

Burglary at the Louvre: How Can Writers Top This?
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Burglary at the Louvre: How Can Writers Top This?
This program is in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library. Click here to register.

Singing resistance
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Anne’s Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
See this “My Turn” piece for details.

Rep. Gentile virtual office hours
2026-02-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
State Representative Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury) will hold virtual office hours on Monday, Feb. 23. Constituents are encouraged to schedule a time to talk with Rep. Gentile and his staff. Meetings will take place via Microsoft Teams video call from 11:00am–1:00pm. A timely RSVP is required for a meeting. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot by emailing Rep. Gentile’s legislative aide, Jack Brox McCarthy, at
jackbrox.mccarthy@mastatehouse.gov. Constituents must provide their full name, address, phone number, email, and topic(s) of discussion. Please describe the topic of discussion so that Rep. Gentile may prepare for the meeting if needed.

Concert: “A Glittering Embrace”
2026-02-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
On Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7:30pm in Bemis Hall, Lincoln pianist Diane Katzenberg Braun accompanies award-winning Music Street musicians in a unique instrumental and vocal concert including Georgian folk tunes, Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, romantic Amy Beach and Rachmaninoff, jazzy Bolcom, and more.

Film: "Growing through Covid-19"
2026-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Film: “Growing through Covid-19”
A documentary telling the dramatic story of the 144-year-old family-run Russell’s Garden Center during the pandemic.

Lego Club
2026-02-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Lego Club — click for details.

GearTicks Robotics Demonstration
2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
GearTicks Robotics Demonstration — click for details.

A First-hand Look at Second-hand Books
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
A First-hand Look at Second-hand Books
Ken Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop will talk about some of his favorite finds and the joys of the hunt. He will also give free verbal appraisals of books that attendees have brought in.

Big Ryan’s Mystery Room
2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Big Ryan’s Mystery Room — click for details (registration required).

Hip Hop Xpression Dance Class
2026-02-18 11:00 - 11:45
Hip Hop Xpression Dance Class — click for details.

Puppet Playtime & Storytime
2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Puppet Playtime & Storytime with Nicola the Puppeteer — click for details.

Valentine’s Dance Party
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:15
Valentine’s Dance Party — click for details.

1890s: Gilded Age Fashion
2026-02-13 12:30 - 14:00 | First Parish – Stone Church, 14 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
1890s: Gilded Age Fashion
While dressing in vintage and reproduced undergarments, clothing, and accessories, Kandie Carle adds humor, history and intriguing anecdotes about fashion, home life, and etiquette of men and women during the Gilded Age.

Friend Speed Dating
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Friend Speed Dating is a low-key social event designed to help adults age 20–45 make new friends on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. During this event, you’ll spend three minutes talking to each of the other attendees, followed by time for light refreshments and the opportunity to continue chatting over crafts and a puzzle. Registration recommended but not required.

Speed dating for seniors
2026-02-11 10:45 - 12:30 | Belmont Council on Aging, 266 Beech St., Belmont, MA, United States
The Councils on Aging of Belmont, Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln are teaming up to offer Valentine’s Senior Speed Dating for seniors age 65+ on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10:45am at the Belmont Council on Aging (266 Beech St., Belmont). You’ll meet up to 11 other local, single seniors through a series of six-minute “pre-dates.” After the event, organizers will contact you to let you know if you’ve made a match (more than two-thirds of speed daters match at least one person). Space is limited; call 781-259-8811 to sign up.

LOMA: Steve Heck with Teri Coate
2026-02-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Steve Heck
Noted piano player Steve Heck with Teri Coate are the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Feb. 9 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Here’s a video of him at Berklee College with Chris Emkey playing an intricate, boogie-woogie duet, “Rockin’ Pneumonia.” 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 (email loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

Science Challenge Fun
2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Science Challenge Fun — click for details and registration (required).

Benefit concert for emergency immigrant support
2026-02-08 14:30 - 16:30 | St. Anne’s Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
A concert featuring the Honey Steelers on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 2:30–4:30pm at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. Tickets available at the door; suggested donation of $20 (free for children). Refreshments and raffle ticket included. Co-sponsored by Lincoln Witness and St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields’ Social Justice Commission, with support from the First Parish Lincoln Racial Justice Committee and other generous contributors. All donations support immigrants through the Waltham-based Fuerza Emergency Interfaith Fund. For details and how to donate for those unable to attend, click here.

“Baby & Me” walk
2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Town Hall, 16 Lincoln Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
LincFam is hosting its next “Baby & Me” walk for new and expecting parents on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1:00pm to help families with young children meet other parents in the community. Registration requested but not required at Lincfam.org. Updates will be posted on the website and in LincFam’s New & Expecting Parents WhatsApp chat. Questions? Call Emily at 207-712-7363.

February Fiddle Fun
2026-02-07 14:45 - 16:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
February Fiddle Fun — click for details.

Lunar New Year dancing
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | First Parish – Stone Church, 14 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
First Parish in Lincoln welcomes back the Nüwa Athletic Club to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10:00am-noon at the Parish House (14 Bedford Road). They will perform a traditional lion dance and provide a fun workshop for kids of all ages afterward. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Lincoln Arts and Farmers Valentine’s Market
2026-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Click here for details on vendors selling Valentine’s gifts on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9:00am–1:00pm at the Pierce House.

Songs With Seth
2026-02-04 10:30 - 17:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Songs with Seth — click for details.

"Between Two Worlds" Film and Discussion
2026-02-01 15:15 - 16:45 | Lincoln School auditorium
“Between Two Worlds” is a 19-minute Molly Bidell film funded by Mass Humanities about second-generation Sudanese youth whose parents came to America as “lost boys” and girls during the South Sudanese civil war and who are still learning what home means. The film will be shown in the same auditorium that hosted the initial gathering of refugees and Lincoln residents in 2000. For adults and children 10+. Sponsored by South Sudanese Enrichment for Families. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Winter Wonderland Super Storytime
2026-02-01 13:30 - 14:30
Join librarians Denise and Debbie for a super-sized winter wonderland story time! Families with young children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and an activity celebrating the winter season! Best for children five and under, but all welcome. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Warm Up with the Friends
2026-02-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Enjoy hot drinks and snacks from the Friends of the Lincoln Library before, during, and after the library’s storytime event. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Family Fun in 1776
2026-02-01 12:30 - 16:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
What was life like for Lincoln families in 1776? Join us for a family-friendly afternoon that will transport us back to the Lincoln of 1776 with books, storytelling, games, crafts, musket demonstrations, music, and treats. This will be followed by period dancing, including demonstrations and instruction, led by the Colonial Dancers of the sponsoring Lincoln Minute Men. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Candle-making for Kids of All Ages
2026-02-01 11:30 - 13:30 | First Parish – Stone Church, 14 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Celebrate the halfway point between winter solstice and spring equinox with the art of candle making. Kids will make and decorate their own candle to take home. Two levels: Simple (candle rolling) for ages 3-7 and advanced (which involves dipping) for ages 8+. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Outdoor play
2026-02-01 10:00 - 23:30
Join us for play at Lincoln Nursery School. All ages welcome. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.
