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

Domestic violence awareness vigil
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Fall Fest
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | MA
Pony rides, carnival games, Trunk or Treat, live music by Scarlet Flannel, food and beer (sold separately), a mobile gaming truck, caricatures and more ion Sunday, Oct. 26 from noon–3:00pm at Pierce Park. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Click here for information and to purchase tickets ($12 until Oct. 25, $15 on the day of the event).

"Tales from the Graves"
2025-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Hear the haunting stories of Lincoln lives lost and forever changed by the American Revolution on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 5:00pm. Venture into Bemis Hall and then the graveyard by lantern light for an unforgettable evening of haunting but true stories of Lincoln men, women, and children. After the tales, gather inside for more stories, fellowship, pizza, and treats. Please register to ensure you will be well fed — visit LincolnHistoricalSociety.org.

Sppok-tacular doo-wop show
2025-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Council on Aging & Human Services Doo-wop Group will celebrate Halloween early with a “Spooktacular Event” on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 3:00pm in Bemis Hall. All are invited.

The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
With Elizabeth Hyman, author of The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Panel: ICE activity and local government
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Panel: ICE activity and local government
The Select Board is hosting a Zoom panel to share information, offer resources, and respond to community questions about the impact of recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 7:00–8:00pm. Panelists will include Select Board Chair Jennifer Glass, Town Administrator Tim Higgins, Acting Police Chief Jon Wentworth, and School Superintendent Parry Graham. Click here to join the discussion via Zoom.

Film: "A Borrowed Identity"
2025-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
“A Borrowed Identity“
Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:00pm, Bemis Hall
Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1:30pm, Lincoln Public Library
A Palestinian-Israeli boy is sent to a prestigious boarding school in Jerusalem and struggles with language, culture, and identity. Directed by Eran Riklis. Presented by the GRALTA Foundation.

TEDx Walden Pond
2025-10-30 | MA
A few tickets have just opened up for TEDx Walden Pond “Threads of Connection: From Self to System” on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the First Parish in Lincoln. Hosted by Tim Washer (comedian, writer and actor from “Saturday Night Live”), this year’s lineup newly includes award-winning Canadian journalist Farah Nasser, as well as Alden E. Stoner, Kate O’Neill, Bryant McBride, and more. Click here to see the full lineup of speakers and purchase tickets.

State of the Town meeting
2025-11-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Lincoln School auditorium
The annual State of the Town will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9:30am–12:30pm at the Lincoln School. There will be a whole-group session in the auditorium and two breakout sessions featuring the Town Meeting Study Committee and the Dark Skies Committee. Each breakout session topic will be offered twice so attendees can go to both.
Agenda:

8:15am — Community breakfast and town committees/community organizations fair – Dining Commons
9:30am — Town updates and community open forum – Donaldson Auditorium/Todd Lecture Hall

Overview of town finances
Infrastructure projects: water, roads, and paths
What’s new in school, e-news launch, and more

11:00am and 11:45am — Breakout sessions:

“Let’s Talk About Town Meeting!” with the Town Meeting Study Committee – Learning Commons
“Turn Out the Lights!” with the Dark Skies Committee – Media Center

Mushroom Walk and Talk
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | MA

"Porcupines Don't Shoot Their Quills"
2025-11-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Farrington Nature Linc, 291 Cambridge Turnpike, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
A talk with the founder of Newhouse Wildlife Rescue and Nibi the beaver. Details and ticket purchase.

Film: "A Borrowed Identity"
2025-11-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States

Film on disabled after age 22
2025-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
All are invited to “An Evening of Heart & Vision: Turning 22…What’s Next?” co-hosted by Lincoln’s Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program and High Spirit Advisory on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6:30-8:30pm in Lincoln (location details provided with free registration) in support of High Spirit East Community. This is an event for High Spirit to honor donors and share its mission to provide a new reality for young adults with disabilities after they turn 22. The documentary “Raising Bar” about the state’s first and only integrated work-life community will be screened.

Toni Lynn Washington show
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
See Toni Lynn Washington, Boston’s “queen of soul and blues,” and friends on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 4:00–5:30pm in Bemis Hall. Free; all are invited. Sponsored by Margo Cooper in celebration of the life of her mother, Ronna Cooper.

"An Evening of Heart & Vision: Turning 22…What’s Next?"
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 | TBA

"The Art of War: Trench Art from the Civil War to Desert Storm"
2025-11-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Trench art comprises decorative items created by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians using materials found around war zones. Lincoln Veterans Services Officer Peter Harvell shares and describes trench art forged during wartime on Friday, Nov. 7 at 12:30pm at Bemis Hall. Free evaluation of wartime memorabilia offered by Joe Martinelli. Leave all firearms at home, regardless of their age. Sponsored by the Council on Aging & Human Services.

Mattress sale fundraiser
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | L-S cafeteria, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA, United States
The L-S Music Department is holding a mattress sale fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10:00am–4:00pm in the LSRHS cafeteria. Mattresses come direct from the manufacturers in a variety of sizes and styles at 30-50% off retail prices. Delivery and 0% financing available, as well as sheets, pillows, bean bags, and more. Text LSMUSIC25 to 617-553-7722 for discount coupons or click on the Facebook event for more information.

LOMA: BobKat
2025-11-10 19:00 - 22:00 | MA
BobKat (Bob Davoli and Kathleen Parks) will be the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Nov. 10 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Davoli, who has released seven albums since 2021 and garnered nationwide recognition with his song “Even Though Autumn’s in Your Eyes,” is complemented by virtuoso violin and vocals from Parks. 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.

Film: "Louis Theroux: The Settlers"
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
“Louis Theroux: The Settlers“
Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7:00pm, Bemis Hall
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:30pm, Lincoln Public Library
Fourteen years after his first visit, British journalist Louis Theroux meets religious-nationalist West Bank Israeli settlers who have their eyes on Gaza. Directed by Josh Baker. Presented by the GRALTA Foundation.

"On Becoming an Osprey"
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
The Walden Woods project will host “On Becoming an Osprey” with David Gessner on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 7:00–8:00pm on Zoom (registration required). Gessner is the author of 13 books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including All The Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West and Return of the Osprey.

Arts and crafts show
2025-11-14 12:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The annual Lincoln Arts (and Crafts) Show will take place on Friday to Sunday, Nov. 14-16 from noon–5:00pm at the Pierce House. It kicks off with an artists’ reception on Friday, Nov. 14 from 5:00–7:00pm. The open show is for all ages, all creative arts, and all abilities, and student entries are free. Details and registration (deadline to submit work: November 7).

Arts and crafts show reception
2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

Lincoln Dems: Danielle Allen
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee presents “Righting the Democratic Ship: Forging a Path for Positive Change” on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10:00am in Bemis Hall. The featured speaker will be Harvard Professor Danielle Allen, founder and president of Partners in Democracy. Follow the Lincoln Dems on Instagram.

LincFam walk
2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Twisted Tree Cafe @ deCordova, 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
LincFam offers new and expecting parents a chance to meet for a walk on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10:00am outside the deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park’s Twisted Tree Cafe. Free beverage after the walk. Anyone with babies under age 2 are welcome. Questions? Contact Emily at 207-712-7363.
