Read to a Retriever
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Practice reading in a supportive environment with a certified therapy dog! Join Abigail, a six-year-old “Pets and People” certified therapy dog, for a one-on-one 15-minute reading session. Abigail is friendly, calm, and non-judgmental, helping young readers build confidence and strengthen literacy skills. This program is intended for emerging readers 5+ (please register for only one session).

"Crimson Courageous"
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Christine Omodi-Engola will read from her book, Crimson Courageous: Ibed Gi Chir. Through poetry, she outlines the worlds of work-life balance, family interaction, and day-to-day goings-on in Massachusetts.

What is Regenerative Farming?
2026-03-06 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Farm manager Pete Lowy of Codman Community Farms describes Codman’s sustainable farming practices. These techniques preserve open spaces, protect our environment, promote more nutrient dense foods and help mitigate effects of climate change. Sponsored by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services.

LOMA: High Maintenance Jug Band
2026-03-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
High Maintenance Jug Band is the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, March 9 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Bill McQuaid sings traditional, country blues, Celtic, and original songs, and he trades vocals and harmonies with Ed Loechler, who plays a variety of uncommon instruments including resophonic guitar, steel mandolin, and demijohn bottle. Hear their performance on YouTube of “She Done Sold It Out.” 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.

The SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition
2026-03-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln School auditorium
The Doomsday Clock is ticking, with Mount Humongous threatening to erupt and destroy Bikini Bottom! Plankton and Krabs are scheming, everyone is panicking, neighbors are turning on each other… can SpongeBob, Sandy, and Patrick save the town? “The SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition” will be performed in the Donaldson auditorium by the Lincoln School middle schoolers on four days next week:

Wednesday, March 11 at 3:00pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 12-14, at 7:00pm

Tickets are general admission and available at the door from 30 minutes before showtime ($10 for adults or $5 for students, seniors, and LPS employees. Cash or check only.

130 Years of the Boston Marathon
2026-03-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Freelance journalist Paul Clerici takes you through the colorful and historic years of the Boston Marathon — mile by mile, town by town, story by story. Sponsored by Friends of Lincoln Council on Aging & Friends of Lincoln Library.

Storytelling with Sally: Cat Tales
2026-03-14 14:00 - 14:45 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Beloved library volunteer and Lincoln resident Sally Kindleberger will share cat stories, poems, and songs using the art of storytelling on Saturday, March 14 from 2:00–2:45pm in the Lincoln Library’s Tarbell Room. This is an intergenerational program perfect for all ages. No registration necessary.

Middle school hoops tourney
2026-03-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Kroc Community Center, 650 Dudley St., Boston, MA, United States
Lincoln kids fielded from both Lincoln and Hanscom middle schools can play with Boston-based peers in the first annual middle school 3v3 tournament on Sunday, March 15 from 2:30–5:30pm at the Kroc Community Center (650 Dudley St., Boston). Sponsored by the Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee. Carpooling available. No entry fee; snacks and prizes provided. Bots and girls in grades 5–8 are eligible; sign up here by Tuesday, March 10.

Trivia night to benefit D.C. trip
2026-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Painted Burro, 99 3rd Ave., Waltham, MA, United States
The Lincoln eighth-grade tradition of the Washing D.C. trip is back, and aside for raising funds for this particular trip, organizers are working to rebuild consistent, successful fundraising events that can continue year after year. The Lincoln PTO is sponsoring a benefit Trivia Night on Sunday, March 15 at 6:00pm at the Painted Burro (99 3rd Ave., Waltham) for appetizers, laughs, and friendly competition hosted by Assistant Town Administrator Dan Pereira. Form a team of two to six players (adults only), or come solo or with a partial team and organizers will help match you up. Tickets are $45 per person (includes appetizers, event entry, and trivia competition). Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Register here.

Train Journeys of a Lifetime
2026-03-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Travel writer Everett Potter, author of National Geographic’s 100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime, offers pictures, stories, and itineraries to celebrate the 200th anniversary of rail travel. Discover train travel and why there is a current resurgence. Sponsored by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services.

Craft Supply Swap
2026-03-21 12:30 - 15:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Do you have gift wrap supplies that you’ve had for years but are hoping to swap them out for something new? Bring them to the library to swap for new-to-you supplies! Donations are not required to participate. More information (no registration required).

Film: "Memories Flow Beneath It: From Valley to Quabbin"
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Local filmmaker Roger Hagopian presents his documentary film, “Memories Flow Beneath It: From Valley to Quabbin,” that traces the displacement of people and the loss of a way of life in the Swift River Valley of western Massachusetts, when the Quabbin Reservoir flooded four towns in order to create water infrastructure for 52 Boston metropolitan communities. More information.

Portrait fundraiser for food pantry
2026-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Lincoln photographer Corey Flint is hosting a portrait fundraiser for SVdP of Lincoln and Weston’s food pantry on Saturday, March 21 from 2:00–5:00pm at the Pierce House. In just five minutes, Corey will create a portrait for up to four people (sorry, no pets). The suggested donation is $90, with 100% of that going to help our neighbors in need. You can also click here to sponsor a portrait session for a family served by the food pantry (put “portrait donation” in the notes). Spots are limited; click here to book.

"Live in Lincoln Center": Mercedes Escobar
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:00 | MA
Guatemalan singer-songwriter Mercedes Escobar and her band will appear “Live in Lincoln Center” on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30pm in the First Parish stone church. Fluctuating between unleashed and sweet, Escobar’s voice has been likened to a mix between Linda Ronstadt and Howlin’ Wolf. She’s created a unique genre which blends the rawness of old blues and country vocals and guitar, with the intensity of magical realism lyrics and the sonic traditions of her home culture. Advance ticket purchase recommended.

Pocket Forests
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Discover how small, densely planted native forests can transform neighborhoods. Rachel Summers shares how pocket forests restore biodiversity, improve soil, and create thriving habitat in surprisingly small spaces. More info and Zoom link. Hosted by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation.

Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
On Thursday, March 26 from 6:00–8:00pm, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will host the 2026 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture, featuring the three artists behind the original commissions for “Art & the Landscape: The Land Tells Our Stories,” opening across multiple Trustees properties in June 2026. This special program introduces the artists and the distinct landscapes that will host their site-responsive works, offering an early look into how each project reflects personal histories, ecological narratives, and place-based storytelling. Together, these artists ask a powerful question at the heart of this year’s lecture: Can art create an ecology? This panel is free and open to the public. Click here to register.

Lincoln’s Invaluable Vernal Pools
2026-03-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Michele Grzenda, Conservation Department Director, brings you on an immersive journey to share the spring awakening of the woodland wetlands — critical breeding grounds for amphibians. Sponsored by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services.

Annual Town Meeting
2026-03-28 09:30 - 14:00 | Lincoln School auditorium
See www.lincolntown.org/1595/2026-Annual-Town-Meeting for more information.

“The Ants and the Grasshoppers”
2026-03-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS, Kirschner Aud., 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA, United States
LSB Players presents “The Ants and the Grasshoppers” on Saturday, March 28 in the Kirshner Auditorium in a special sensory-friendly performance at 11:00am. It’s the classic tale of the grasshoppers who played and sang all summer, while the industrious ants work hard — but what will happen when winter arrives? There will be lobby activities for young children before the show and during intermission. Concessions will also be sold at intermission (cash only). Tickets (buy online or at the door) are $10, or $5 for ages 5 and under.

“The Ants and the Grasshoppers”
2026-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS, Kirschner Aud., 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA, United States
LSB Players presents “The Ants and the Grasshoppers” on Saturday, March 28 in the Kirshner Auditorium. It’s the classic tale of the grasshoppers who played and sang all summer, while the industrious ants work hard — but what will happen when winter arrives? There will be lobby activities for young children before the show and during intermission. Concessions will also be sold at intermission (cash only). Tickets (buy online or at the door) are $10, or $5 for ages 5 and under.

Town election
2026-03-30 07:30 - 20:00 | Reed Gym, 16 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
See www.lincolntown.org/156/Election-Day-Information for details.

Artists reception: FoMA & CFREE
2026-03-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
There will be an artists reception at the Lincoln Public Library art galley on Monday, March 30 from 5:30–8:00pm for the Friends of Modern Architecture and CFREE exhibit opening that day. “Mid-Century to Next Century: Modern Houses and Sustainable Futures” explores Lincoln’s commitment to creating a sustainable future for Lincoln’s rich collection of Modern houses. Featuring large-format photographs by local photographers, smaller-scale photographs of homeowners’ choices to make their houses more sustainable, and narrative panels documenting the architectural history of the houses and the homeowners’ decision-making about how to make their houses more energy efficient, the exhibit highlights how five of Lincoln’s Modern houses — pioneering in their time — are meeting the present-day challenges of climate change. As part of the renovations, homeowners, architects, and builders worked closely together to ensure that the original signature features of the Modern houses were maintained through the process. The exhibit is a joint initiative of the Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln (FoMA) and CFREE (Carbon Free Residential, Everything Electric). The exhibit runs through April 30 during library hours.

Back & Neck Pain: What Helps & What Doesn’t?
2026-04-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
With Lincoln’s Antje Barreveld, M.D., Chief of Pain Medicine at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Sponsored by the Council on Aging & Human Services.

Arts and Farmers Market
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Lincoln Arts and Farmers Market Spring Market will take place on Saturday, April 4 from 10:00am–2:00pm at the Pierce House with vendors selling flowers, jewelry, ceramics, puzzles, and more. The vendor highlight is Lincoln’s Stewart Coffin, considered to be one of the best designers of polyhedral interlocking puzzles in the world, or “AP-ART, the sculptural art that comes apart,” as he calls it (see his Wikipedia page and read this Lincoln Squirrel profile of him). Other vendors at the market:

Bill Huss, alpaca yarn and books
Jocelyn Finlay, photography studio (book a sitting here)
Tracey Terrell, jewelry made with glass, ceramic and stone beads
William Stason, pottery
Spence Borden, wood bowls
Margie Coffin Brown, Pillar Farm goods
Emilie Reiser, Hazen Hill Flowers
Bernadette Quirk, homemade goods
Lina Haddad, ceramics and watercolors
Natalya Loban, candles and cute seasonal crafts
Katelyn Samios, handmade jewelry
Bosca Colombian Goods
Carla Marashio, resin earrings
Susanna, Beyond the Safari

Craft & Chill: Watercolor Cherry Trees
2026-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Give yourself a mental break and do some relaxing art in a low-key setting. All supplies are provided by the library. For ages 16+. Register here.

Adventures in Ecological Horticulture
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | LLCT/RLF offices, 145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Today’s gardens must do more than look good — they must support and encourage biodiversity. Drawing on her work in urban spaces, ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin will share how we can create stunning wildlife-friendly landscapes in the toughest environments where she has done much of her work. Co-sponsored by LLCT, Lincoln Garden Club, Bemis Free Lecture Series, Walden Wood Project, Anne Sobol, and Monarch Meadows and Ecogardens. More info and Zoom link.

Researching the History of Your House in Lincoln
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
You can research the history of your house, whether it’s 20 years old or 200 years old. Northeast House Historian Marian Pierre-Louis will explain where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and how to locate other sources of information such as U.S. Federal Census records, maps, and tax records. Suitable for both beginners and those with research experience. Details here.

Whose Nest Is That?
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Ever found a nest in your yard and wondered who built it? Tia Pinney, senior naturalist from Mass Audubon explores the nesting habits of common backyard birds and how to identify their remarkable homes. More info and Zoom link.

Rachel Carson: A Nature Love Story for Our Time
2026-04-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
With Diane Edgecomb, actress and storyteller. A 60-minute show, 15-minute break, and post-show sharing of nature experiences. Sponsored by grant from Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council. Sponsored by the Council on Aging & Human Services.

“Immigration Policy and Our Community”
2026-04-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Lincoln Town Democratic Committee will host a town hall-style meeting called “Immigration Policy and Our Community: Education and Advocacy in the Age of ICE” on Saturday, April 11 at 9:30am. The meeting will focus on immigrant rights and local ICE activity and will discuss responses (both existing and needed) to current federal immigration policies. Organizers hope to build a constituency for immigrant justice, awaken consciousness about Hanscom flights deporting immigrants, and demonstrate the seriousness with which the co-sponsors are addressing ICE, the policies governing it, and its activities.

Did you know that in the first six months of 2025 nearly 3000 undocumented immigrants were detained at the ICE Boston Field Office in Burlington, with 1/3 of them held for multiple days in crowded, unsanitary conditions, and did you know that this practice continues? (Deportation Data Project)
Did you know that in 2025, at least 114 flights left Hanscom airbase taking undocumented immigrants to prison camps in other states for detention or eventual deportation?
Did you know that as of February 2026, ICE had over 68,0000 undocumented immigrants in detention, of whom nearly 75% have no criminal record?
Do you want to learn ways that we can be effective in promoting justice?
Do you want to hear some local success stories, as well as the challenges, because every step matters?

Panelists include:

Jonathan Paz, former city councilor and founder of Waltham’s Fuerza, a grassroots organization supporting the local immigrant community with humanitarian and legal assistance
Jeffrey Thielman, president and CEO, International Institute of New England, an organization founded in 1918 to support immigrants and refugees with humanitarian services and assistance with paths to citizenship
Rev. James Hinson-Rieger, senior minister, UU Burlington and A Founding Organizer of Bearing Witness which has been holding standouts and other events for more than a year at the ICE Detention Center in Burlington
A researcher member of the Hanscom Immigrant Deportation Investigatory Team
A representative from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office who will identify specific issues this state faces regarding ICE and the steps being taken to address them.

Co-sponsored by Lincoln Witness, the Racial Justice Committee at the First Parish in Lincoln, and the Social Justice Commission and St. Anne’s Church in Lincoln.
