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

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

Concert: Sweet Wednesday
2026-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Hear Boston-based folk band Sweet Wednesday and enjoy the Drumlin Farm wildlife sanctuary at (admission is included with your ticket). Registration required; details here.

“Arias Aloft: Chromatic”
2026-08-09 18:00 - 19:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
An evening of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus in the deCordova Sculpture Park. Register here.

Fizzy Flavor Lab
2026-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Monday, Aug. 10 from 2:00–3:00pm, Tarbell Rom
Children ages 5+ are invited to a program with the New England Chef’s Collective that turns scientific concepts into fun, hands-on experiments using safe, edible ingredients. Registration required (please register only attending children).

Author talk: "Act Worthy of Yourselves”
2026-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Author Salina B. Baker will discuss her book, Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Novel of Dr. Joseph Warren and an American Rebellion, a historical novel that brings Dr. Joseph Warren to life in vivid detail. Register here. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

Magical Ms. Kimberly’s Mindful Musical Adventure
2026-08-12 11:00 - 11:45 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
In this 45 minute, one-woman musical, “Magical Ms. Kimberly,” the whimsical fairy guides audiences through an interactive theatrical experience full of movement and songs. Geared towards children ages 3-8 but all are welcome.​ No registration required.

Overnight campout: Perseid meteor shower
2026-08-15 18:15 - 2026-08-16 10:00 | Farrington Nature Linc, 291 Cambridge Turnpike, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Come to Farrington Nature Linc on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6:15pm to Sunday, Aug. 16 at 10:00am for a night hike, campfire and s’mores, stargazing outside of city lights, staying overnight in a tent, and a light breakfast. Guests can register to stay for part or all of the event and are welcome to bring their dinner to eat on site. A limited number of tents are available to rent for $5 and must be reserved with your ticket purchase. Guests who purchase an “evening only” ticket ($20 for adults, $10 for children age 4–12) will be asked to leave at 11:00pm (note that peak stargazing is after midnight). Overnight including breakfast is $40 for adults, $20 for children aged 4-12 (must be accompanied by an adult). Register here.

Indigo shibori dye workshop
2026-08-16 12:00 - 16:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Learn traditional Japanese dying techniques and create your own set of dyed textiles. Register here.

Film and guided nature meditation
2026-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Walden Woods Project, 44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Walden Woods Project hosts “North is a Circle,” a film and guided nature meditation with artist Faith Johnson, on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 6:30–8:00pm. Filmed primarily within the Arctic Circle, this poetic and meditative journey explores the complexities of ancestry in relation to Earth-based belonging, interspecies spiritual connection, and healing through subtle actions, original symbols, and metaphors. The event will start with a guided meditation followed by the film and a wine and cheese reception. Free.

“Chromatic Portals” tour
2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Artist Silvia López Chavez gives a guided tour celebrating her newest installations, including Chromatic Portals, an outdoor commission that transforms the South Lawn into a luminous landscape before stepping inside to experience “Touching the Portal,” her immersive mural filled with colorful patterns and imagery drawn from the natural world. Register here.

Reading of the U.S. Constitution
2026-09-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Lincoln School auditorium
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Anti-Racism Committee (IDEA) invites all residents, students in fifth grade and above, and staff to join in the second annual out-loud community read of the U.S. Constitution on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7:00pm in the Lincoln School auditorium. Participants will take turns reading a section of the Constitution (total reading time is about an hour and a half to two hours). Contact Rob Stringer or Jennifer Glass if you would like to be a reader. You don’t have to read to participate; a supportive audience is always welcome. Click here to see last year’s event.
