Firefly walk
2026-06-29 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Avalon Owens returns to Lincoln on Monday, June 29 at 8:00pm starting at Lincoln Town Hall to lead a firefly walk through one of the fields that she has studied extensively. Participants will meet for a brief tutorial on firefly behavior and then head out to a nearby field. Register here.

Lincoln pollinator garden tour #1
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Chapman Pasture, opposite 50 Silver Hill Road, Lincoln, MA, United States
Join managers of pollination system gardens across the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers watershed (SuAsCo) to learn about the importance of native plants, gardening to improve habitat, and ecosystem interactions. Drop-in tours will be held during a two-hour window starting at the following times and taking place at the following locations:

June 18 at 2:30pm — Sunny Meadow Farm, Chelmsford with Chelmsford Pop-up Library (parking/garden location)
June 18 at 5:00pm — Thanksgiving Forest, Chelmsford (garden location)
June 20 at 3:00pm — Bumblebee Park, Littleton
June 24 from 6:00–7:30 pm — Ghiloni Park, Marlborough (garden location)
June 30 at 10:00am — Chapman Pasture, Lincoln*
July 7 at 10:00am — Pollinator Meadow, Lincoln (parking; garden to west)

Questions? Contact Mike Perrin at mperrin@svtweb.org.
* Parking for Chapman Pasture in Lincoln: from Weston Road, drive north on Silver Hill Road. The trailhead is across from #50. Just north of the trailhead, there is an area of road that has a wider/flatter shoulder and can accommodate several cars. From the trailhead, walk quarter-mile mile over bog bridges to reach the field. More information on Bumble Bee Project.

Fourth of July activities
2026-07-04 07:45 - 18:00 | TBA
See this Parks and Recreation Department web page for details. Events include a Firecracker Run, children’s bike parade, Declaration of Independence reading, a parade with floats and live music, a Boy Scout cookout, EV car show, and a free town-wide swim at Codman Pool.

Lincoln pollinator garden tour #2
2026-07-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Pollinator Meadow, Smith School, 6 Ballfield Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

Film: "Lore"
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Lincoln Library Film Society presents “Lore” (2012) on Thursday, July 9 at 6:00pm. Left to fend for themselves after their SS officer father and mother, staunch Nazi believers, are interred by the victorious Allies at the end of World War II, five German children undertake a harrowing journey that exposes them to the reality and consequences of their parents’ actions

deCordova Performance Series: Leslie Mendelson
2026-07-10 18:30 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
See details here.

Rep. Gentile virtual office hours
2026-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
State Rep. Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury) will hold virtual office hours on Monday, July 13 from 2:00–4:00pm. Any constituent who wishes to speak to him can sign up for a 20-minute time slot by emailing his legislative aide, Jack Brox McCarthy, at jackbrox.mccarthy@mahouse.gov. Constituents must provide their full name, address, phone number, email, and topic(s) of discussion in enough detail so that Rep. Gentile may prepare for the meeting if needed. For any questions regarding office hours or other matters, please contact McCarthy.

"Laughter is the Best Medicine"
2026-07-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Comic mime Robert Rivest‘s show includes humorous stories from his childhood, classic mime skits, and comic improvisation taken from audience suggestions. He will also share tips on using breathing, movement, and laughter, as a way to cultivate more happiness and joy. No registration required.

Intergenerational chess (#1 of 3 sessions)
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Lincolnites of all ages are invited drop in to play a game or two with a like-minded opponent. Bring your own board or use one of ours. For hardcore players, if your game runs over an hour, there is some wiggle room on time. Registration is suggested but not required so the library has a sense of how many people to expect.

Movie matinee: "Toy Story 2"
2026-07-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Popcorn and light refreshments provided. No registration necessary; all ages welcome.

Black experiences in the American Revolution
2026-07-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Historian Gracia Collins Rich will discuss the efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. independence on Monday, July 20 from 7:00–8:00pm on Zoom. Click here to get the Zoom link or request the recording. Sponsored by the Lincoln Public Library.

"Slow Wood: Greener Building from Local Forests"
2026-07-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Walden Woods Project, 44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Can we reconnect housing to sustainably managed local and regional forests? In “Slow Wood” on Monday, July 20 at 7:00pm at the Walden Woods Project, Brandeis University Environmental Studies Professor Emeritus Brian Donahue will talk about how he and his family built a timber frame house straight from the woods on their Massachusetts farm, utilizing “low grade” trees through “worst first” ecological forestry. Can this be replicated across rural areas, and what does it suggest about the larger challenge of supplying homes for cities and suburbs?

"Phenomenal Physics"
2026-07-22 11:00 - 11:45 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Mad Science will play with gravity, inertia, and balance; turn a baby bottle into a fire extinguisher; demonstrate a new twist on a popular chemical reaction; and more. Intended for preschool-aged children but all welcome. No registration necessary.

Wind chimes workshop
2026-07-22 13:00 - 15:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Sip some tea and create your own hanging wind chime inspired by pieces like Paul Matisse’s “The Musical Fence” at the “Sip and String: Whimsical Wind Chimes” workshop. All materials provided. Register here.

Stuffed animal sleepover and story time
2026-07-23 11:30 - 12:15 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Drop off your stuffed animal at the library any time between 12:00–6:00pm on Wednesday, July 22. Will they sleep at all? What kind of mischief will they get into? Then, on Thursday at 11:30am, reunite with your stuffie for a special story time, a delicious treat, and a slideshow showcasing the stuffed animals’ antics had during their slumber party. Intended for children in grades 2 and under. Registration required.

Codman summer cookout
2026-07-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Come to the Codman Community Farms pavilion on for a summer cookout featuring Codman’s own chicken wings served with homemade buttermilk ranch, pork and beef hot dogs, smoked maple bierwurst, deviled egg potato salad, green salad and chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. All items are available for pre-order here. Select your time slot when purchasing hot items and we’ll prepare them fresh as you arrive.

"Menagerie" artist conversation
2026-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
On Thursday, July 23 from 6:30–7:30pm, artist Moko Fukuyama will lead a sunset conversation about her large-scale installation “Menagerie” (2024), an open-structured sculpture that transforms salvaged trees into an array of hand-carved forms. More information and registration.

deCordova Performance Series: Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band
2026-07-24 18:30 - 20:15 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

Tour of Kanner Orchard
2026-07-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | TBA
The Agricultural Commission is offering tours of local farms this summer, beginning with Kanner Family Orchards on Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 pm or Sunday, July 26 at 10:00am (duration: 30-60 minutes). All ages are welcome, children must be supervised attentively by their accompanying adults. Space is limited; you must sign up and be confirmed as registered to attend. Questions? Email Kathleen Lomatoski, AgCom co-chair, at klomatoski@gmail.com. There will be more tours of local farms in August and beyond.

Miss Frizzle dinosaur show
2026-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Calling all Magic School Bus fans! Children of all ages are welcome to come stomp around on a dinosaur dig with Miss Frizzle. No registration necessary.

Shibori and indigo dyeing workshop
2026-07-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Explore Japanese shibori and indigo dyeing techniques with Kim Poler from Beehive Art in Lincoln. Bring a few white items from home to dye (a pair of cotton towels are also provided to every registrant to dye). Class takes place in the Codman gardens; a charcuterie board will be provided. Register here. Questions? Email tana@codmanfarm.org.

Friends and family puzzle tournament
2026-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Friends and families are invited to complete a jigsaw puzzle in a fun, friendly tournament. Each team will be assigned a table with a 300-piece puzzle to be opened when the tournament begins.

Family board games
2026-08-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
We will provide a variety of games for kids and adults to play together but we also welcome you bringing a family favorite to introduce to others. Registration is encouraged to make sure we have enough games and enough people to play, but drop ins day of are welcome.

Library crawl
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-06 | TBA
Visit as many area libraries as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item (or two items) in each library — it’s a scavenger hunt! More information.

Bilingual Cinderella storytelling event
2026-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Karina Liendo will share the tale of a Brazilian Cinderella and her unique sister, whose support helps her through difficult times and leads her to true love. After the story, we’ll reinforce Spanish vocabulary as we sing, play, and do a craft. Registration required.

Artist's reception: Michael DiToro
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
“Three Italian Pigeons” by Michael DiToro (oil on canvas, 22″ x 20”)
There will be an artist’s reception on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 6:00–8:00pm at the Lincoln Public Library to mark the opening of an exhibit in the library art gallery by Lincoln resident Michael DiToro.

Walden Woods Project tour
2026-08-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Walden Woods Project, 44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Join Conservation Department staff for a tour of the Walden Woods Project on Baker Farm Road with Executive Director Kathi Anderson on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 9:00-10:00am. Anderson will discuss the organization’s history and mission, and lead a guided tour of the historic buildings that house WWP’s administrative offices. More information and registration.

Pop-up art school
2026-08-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Craft a two-dimensional needle-felted design of a pleasingly plump panda with bamboo. For ages 11-19. Registration required.

deCordova Performance Series: Ellis Paul
2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
