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

LSSC listening session
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Share your thoughts with L-S School Committee members Ravi Simon and Maura Carty at the first Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee virtual listening session of the 2025–2026 school year on Monday, Oct. 6, from 7:00–8:00pm. Click here for Google Meet link.

Community center ground-breaking
2025-10-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Hartwell lot, 6 Ballfield Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The public is invited to the official groundbreaking ceremony for the community center on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 3:30pm in the Hartwell lot. Site work began in August with the demolition of the pods and the project is expected to be finished in fall 2026.

Electronics recycling fundraiser
2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA, 19776, United States
Drop off electronics for recycling and support the L-S Warriors robotics team on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9:00am–1:00pm at the high school. Payment accepted via Venmo, cash, or check. Can’t make it? Email friendsofwarriorrobotics@gmail.com to arrange dropoff at a different time. Items accepted include televisions, computer monitors, printers/copiers, toner cartridges, computers of all types, air conditioners, microwaves, video and audio equipment, peripherals and wires, exercise and gaming equipment, etc. Tax-deductible donation fees range from $5 for toner cartridges to $40 for large televisions. Click here for more information. Friends of Warrior Robotics, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 organization.

Fundraiser tournament for L-S girls’ soccer
2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | East Boston Memorial Stadium, 143 Porter St., East Boston, MA, United States
The L-S Girls Soccer Program is participating in “Small Goals, Big Change” fundraising tournament in East Boston on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9:00am–1:00pm at East Boston Memorial Stadium (143 Porter St., East Boston) to support Soccer Without Borders. Learn more here and follow the Instagram page at @lsgsforswb. To donate, click here.

Pop-Up Art School: Felted Otter
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | MA
Pop-up art school for those age 13+. Registration required; click here for details.

Film: "The Other Son"
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
“The Other Son“
Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:00pm, Bemis Hall
Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1:30pm, Lincoln Public Library
Two young Israeli men, one Jewish and one not, discover they were accidentally switched at birth. Directed by Lorraine Levy. Presented by the GRALTA Foundation.

Film: "Music for Black Pigeons"
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Lincoln Library Film Society presents “Music for Black Pigeons” (2022), a documentary that explores the lives and processes of some of the world’s most renowned and prolific jazz musicians, on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:00pm in the Tarbell Room.

Lincoln Dems - "No Kings"
2025-10-18 08:00 - 23:00 | Lincoln MBTA station, 160 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Members of the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee will take part in the No Kings protest on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11:00am–1:00pm in Concord and invite all Lincolnites to join them. The group will meet at the Lincoln MBTA commuter train at 8:00am, travel to Concord, and walk in solidarity to the Old North Bridge with hundreds of others.

Operas at the Library: "Lucrezia Borgia"
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Erika Reitshamer is returning to Lincoln Library with a five-week opera course on French operas. October 18 will cover Gaetano Donizetti’s “Lucrezia Borgia” and October 25 is Francesco’s “Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur.”

Halloween costume parade
2025-10-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Matlock Farm, 39 Old Lexington Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
LincFam’s annual Halloween costume parade begins on Saturday, Oct. 18 (rain date: October 25 at 3:00pm at Matlock Farm (39 Old Lexington Road). There will be a hayride and treats. Please RSVP here.

Scarecrow Classic 5K
2025-10-19 08:00 - 12:00 | LLCT/RLF offices, 145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Register today for LLCT’s Scarecrow Classic 5K. Proceeds from this fun fall race support LLCT’s annual operating budget that funds trail improvements, land stewardship, educational programs, and land acquisition. Register by Sunday, Oct. 5 to guarantee your shirt on race day.

Brain Games fundraiser
2025-10-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Pierce Park
The Doo family will hold its annual Brain Games, a fundraiser for moyamoya research, on Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon–5:00pm in Pierce Park. There will be cornhole tournaments for kids, teens and adults with prizes for the top three teams, food and craft beer, magic by Ed Popielarczyk, music from Jimmie’s Down, a raffle and silent auction, and more. Click here to see a video from the 2024 event as well as more information about this year’s. In January, Brain Games was honored at a Boston Children’s Hospital fundraising award ceremony with the award for Outstanding Philanthropist.

Lovelane benefit
2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | MA
The Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program on Baker Bridge Road will hold its inaugural Hallowhinny Family Fest on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1:00–4:00pm. There will be hayrides, inflatable horse races, ghostly goat petting, face painting, games and crafts, raffles, trick-or-treating with the horses, and more. Win a private horse experience or one of many themed gift baskets in the raffle. Click here for tickets ($15 apiece or $55 for a family of four).

Hallowhinny Family Fest
2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Lovelane Riding Program, 40 Baker Bridge Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Lovelane benefit on Oct. 19
The Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program on Baker Bridge Road will hold its inaugural Hallowhinny Family Fest on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1:00–4:00pm. There will be hayrides, inflatable horse races, ghostly goat petting, face painting, games and crafts, raffles, trick-or-treating with the horses, and more. Win a private horse experience or one of many themed gift baskets in the raffle. Click here for tickets ($15 apiece or $55 for a family of four).

Film: "The Other Son"
2025-10-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States

Story-telling service
2025-10-19 17:00 - 18:30 | First Parish – Stone Church, 14 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The First Parish in Lincoln is piloting a new casual service called “Hearth & Hope” featuring welcoming music and few powerful stories told by people a la The Moth on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 5:00pm in the Parish House auditorium (14 Bedford Road). The theme for this first service is “I See You.” Storytellers: Kelly Kerber, Edwin Elineema, and Sarah Bishop. All ages and identities welcome. Free dinner following.

History and Recs of American Whiskeys
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Travis Ireland will discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

LOMA: Anderson-Gram
2025-10-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The husband-wife team of Anderson-Gram will be the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Oct. 20 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Watch their live cover of Geoff Bartley’s classic “One Kind Word.” 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 (contact loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

"Who Am I and Why Am I Here?”
2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Goodnow Library, Sudbury, 21 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA, 02062, United States
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the White Ribbon Group, a subcommittee of the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable focused on engaging men and boys in ending violence against women and girls, presents “Who Am I and Why Am I Here,” an interactive and experiential community education event that will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00pm in the Community Meeting Room at the Goodnow Public Library (21 Concord Road, Sudbury). There will be organized breakout groups, conversation prompts, and dialogue led by public health and community engagement leaders. For more information on the White Ribbon Group, email whiteribbon.dvrt@gmail.com.

Author talk: "Thoreau’s God"
2025-10-22 18:15 - 21:00 | Walden Woods, 44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Richard Higgins, author of “Thoreau’s God,” will speak on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Walden Woods (44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln). The book explores Thoreau’s personal religiosity and iconoclastic theological vision woven through his work as a naturalist and his philosophical thought and ethical commitments. Doors open at 6:15pm for a wine and cheese reception and the presentation will begin at 7:00pm. Free, but advance registration required.

Mask-making
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Kids ages 6–10 are invited to make masks at the Lincoln Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 3:00pm. Learn about animal adaptations and create an upcycled animal or monster mask in a workshop presented by the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Registration required. Questions? Email dleopold@minlib.net. Made possible by Friends of the Lincoln Library.

"Fall Cleanup the Easy Ecological Way"
2025-10-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Codman Community Farms will present “Fall Cleanup the Easy Ecological Way” on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4:30–5:30pm in the Education Pavilion. Some common yard cleanup chores fall strip away resources that soil life, insects, birds, and other animals need to survive winter. Diana Rice-Sheahan, founder of Monarch Meadows, will share advice on what to skip and how to use fallen leaves, twigs, and hollow stems to support biodiversity when putting gardens to bed for the winter. Click here to register ($25).

Food History Horror Stories: Witches, Poisoners, and Puritans
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Three scary stories from food history. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Domestic violence awareness vigil
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Sudbury United Methodist Church, 251 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury, 01776, United States
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will again be partnering with the Sudbury United Methodist Church (251 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury) to host a Shine a Light Vigil on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:00pm. The indoor event will focus on remembering those who have lost their lives to domestic violence in the past year, recognizing those surviving abuse today, and calling all of us to action as we work to prevent abuse in our communities. For more information, email infodvrt@gmail.com.

Fall-o'ween on the Farm
2025-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Celebrate the season with a full day of autumn fun for all ages with themed activities. Costumes earn a free farm treat. Tickets: $8–$15. More information. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 26.

Operas at the Library: "Adriana Lecouvreur"
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Erika Reitshamer is returning to Lincoln Library with a five-week opera course on French operas. October 18 will cover Gaetano Donizetti’s “Lucrezia Borgia” and October 25 is Francesco Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur.”

Tales and Treats: Slightly Scary Stories & S'mores
2025-10-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Farrington Nature Linc, 291 Cambridge Turnpike, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Details and ticket purchase.

Masks and Marshmallows
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Adults are invited to make papier-mâché masks and gather around the campfire for s’mores, ghost stories, crafting tips, and autumn memories. All supplies and ingredients will be provided. Tickets: $20–$24. More information.

LLCT benefit concert: Espirales
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
A generous donor is matching all donations to the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust until October 25 (up to $25,000), and those who join or renew membership in the LLCT will get complimentary tickets to a benefit concert featuring Cuban music on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm in Bemis Hall (doors open at 6:45pm). Complimentary wine, beer, and dessert will be served. When you fill out the membership form, please indicate how many in your household plan to attend. Questions? Email llct@lincolnconservation.org.

Dog Halloween contest
2025-10-26 11:00 - 11:30 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will host a Dog Halloween Costume Contest on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11:00–11:30am. Judges will award special prizes for Best Human and Dog Duo Costume and Most Creative Dog Costume. Extra points will be given if your costumes are art- or artist-themed! Whether your pup is a ghost, a taco, or tiny Van Gogh, bring their best look and compete for fun prizes, doggy treats, and ultimate bragging rights. Please bring your dog on leash and only bring dogs who can get along with other dogs. Water will be available for them. Pre-registration is required ($5–$10). Tickets include admission to deCordova’s campus.
