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“Holiday Stories You Haven’t Heard”
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Lincoln’s WordsMove Theater presents “Holiday Stories You Haven’t Heard,” a series of short, mostly humorous staged readings on Christmas and Hanukkah themes, on two dates in Lincoln:

Friday, Dec. 5 at 12:30pm, Bemis Hall
Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:30pm, Lincoln Public Library Tarbell Room

See www.wordsmove.org for play and cast details as well as additional performances in surrounding towns.

Craft Supply Swap: Gift Wrapping Edition
2025-12-13 12:30 - 15:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Craft Supply Swap: Gift Wrapping Edition
Saturday, Dec. 13, 12:30-3:30pm, Reference Room
Do you have gift wrap supplies that you’ve loved 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. Anything donated should be enough to cover a shoe box, we will not be accepting paper scraps. No registration required.

L-S Pops Concert
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS, Kirschner Aud., 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA, United States
The L-S Music Department presents their annual Pops Concert featuring the concert and symphonic bands, orchestra, concert choir, and chamber singers. This family-friendly concert is free and open to the public. Concessions will be sold during intermission. The concert will air in both Sudbury and Lincoln on Comcast channel 9/Verizon channel 32 and will livestream here.

Read “Common Sense”
2025-12-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Join the Lincoln Minutemen for their next book club event, a discussion of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2:30pm in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. This short pamphlet (c. 50 pages) was first published anonymously in January 1776 and quickly became one of the most widely read and influential texts in the colonies, making the case for independence. It is widely available in libraries, bookstores, and Amazon.com, and you can also listen to it on Hoopla or Audible.

Webinar on Charles River proposal
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) recently proposed a plan that would allow sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River. At w webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., Charles River Watershed Association Executive Director Emily Norton will explain what the proposed plan entails, why the board MWRA should reject it, and what can be done to influence the board’s vote. Cosponsored by CFREE Lincoln and Green Newton.

Handbell concert
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
Come hear a concert of English handbells at the First Parish stone church (14 Bedford Road) on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:00pm. Children welcome. Free admission.

Holiday jazz concert
2025-12-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
All are welcome at a half-hour holiday jazz concert by the Rivers Middle School band on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10:00am in Bemis Hall.

Film: "Model Shop"
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Lincoln Library Film Society will screen “Model Shop” (1969, directed by Jacques Demy) on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:00pm.

DeCordova Performance Series: Antje Duvekot
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
Click here to register.

Lincoln Arts and Farmers holiday pop-up market
2025-12-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Come to the Pierce House on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 9:00am–1:00pm to join vendors and residents to catch up on winter happenings around town, buy plants, find unique handmade gifts for friends and family (gift cards, jewelry, crochet gifts, pottery, ornaments), have your family photo taken, or relax with a massage. Live music by Art Grossman. Sponsored by the Lincoln Art and Farmers Market.

Solstice Stargazing with Aldrich Astronomical Society
2025-12-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-30 17:00 - 19:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

“Frozen” matinee
2025-12-22 16:00 - 17:45 | MA
Grab your coziest blanket and pillow to warm up with the Disney classic “Frozen” and some hot chocolate on Monday, Dec. 22 from 4:00–5:45pm in the Tarbell Room. Friends and families of all ages are welcome.
The children’s room at the library will also offer craft activities during winter break. Drop in anytime for a simple, fun winter-theme craft activity or use our materials for your own creations! All materials will be provided. All ages.

New year's gathering
2026-01-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Twisted Tree Cafe @ deCordova, 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Twisted Tree Cafe at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will host a new year’s gathering on Friday, Jan. 2 from 5–9pm. Live music, cookie decorating, and seasonal specials including beer, wine, and mocktails.

Superspy Science
2026-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2:00-3:00pm (Zoom)
Author Dr. Kathryn Harkup, writer, science communicator and vampirologist, will discuss the science behind James Bond’s exploits, including armaments, tactics, plots and enemy tech, outlined in her book. Register here.

LOMA: Wayside Sound
2026-01-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Wayside Sound (Jack Dudek and Taylor Gonsalves) are the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Jan. 12 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Here’s a snippet of them covering Chris Smithers’s tune “Love Me Like a Man,” made famous by Bonnie Raitt. 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.

Guided plant ID and natural history walk
2026-01-14 09:45 - 12:00 | TBA
Learn with Jeffrey Adams how to identify plants around Flint’s Pond even as the leaves are disappearing, and some interesting local natural history as well. RSVP here. Email llct@lincolnconservation.org for details.

Wildlife Out Your Window
2026-01-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Join us for an author event with Brad Timm on his book, Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S. Did you know that blue jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the founder and executive director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite facts from the book, discuss simple actions each of us can take to help wildlife around us, and answer your wildlife questions.

How Librarians Became Unlikely Spies
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Author Elyse Graham will discuss her new book, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II, the true untold story of the academics who became OSS spies, invented modern spycraft, and helped turn the tide of the war to defeat the Nazis. Register here.

Winter tree & shrub ID walks
2026-01-23 09:30 - 12:00 | TBA
Join Stacy Carter for a winter walk through the Codman North woods as we talk about how to identify woody plants. RSVP here. Email conservation@lincolntown.org for details.

Stew & Brew
2026-01-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Adults 21+ are invited to Stew & Brew on Friday, Jan. 23 from 6:30-9:00pm at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary. Chase away the midwinter cold with an evening of hearty, house-made stews accompanied by craft beers from local breweries. Enjoy meat and vegetarian stews made from Drumlin Farm-raised meats and veggies, along with seasonal ingredients from other neighboring farms. Fresh bread courtesy of Nashoba Brook Bakery will round out the festive winter meal by the fire.
Learn about Drumlin’s sustainable farming practices and hear from the breweries that are donating time and products, including Jack’s Abby, Rapscallion, and Saltbox Kitchen (gluten-free cider also available). Musicians Thomas Perry and Nikki Shattuck of Lower Quarters, a local fiddle and guitar duo, will play Registration required ($75 for members and $90 for nonmembers until Jan. 13; after that, $80 for adults and $96 for non-members).

Creating a Modern Homestead
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Modern-day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett will chat about her book Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life. She’ll walk through various aspects of homesteading and cover simple life changes to get closer to nature and less dependent on large commercial organizations. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Register here.

The Dudleys and the Howards
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Join authors and historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark as they discuss their books, The House of Dudley: New History of Tudor England and The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. More information and registration here.

Film: “Georgia O’Keefe: The Brightness of Light”
2026-01-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln School auditorium
A new, comprehensive documentary of modernist Georgia O’Keefe’s art and life, featuring a Q&A with director Paul Wagner and co-producer Ellen Wagner. Discussion and reception to follow. Sponsored by Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust/Rural Land Foundation.

Lincoln PTO Bingo Night
2026-01-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Lincoln School dining commons, 6 Ballfield Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Lincoln PTO’s annual Bingo Night kicks off Winter Carnival festivities with raffles and prizes for winning bingo boards. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be sold. Please look for pizza pre-order form and bring a reusable water bottle.

Lincoln Summer Camp: Crafts
2026-01-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Magic Garden Childen’s Center, 6 Ballfield Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Interested in sending your child to Lincoln Summer Camp this year? Join Parks & Rec to find out all the information you need to know about camp while taking part in some fun winter crafts. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Cozy Story Time in the Greenhouse
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
We’ll read some playful wintry stories featuring some of our favorite barnyard animals. We’ll have warm hot chocolate and marshmallows to enjoy while you listen. Best for ages 9 and younger but all are welcome. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Owls and Cocoa at Drumlin Farm
2026-01-31 10:00 - 14:35 | MA
Stop by for a special “Meet an Owl” program while you warm up with some hot cocoa. Drop in any time from 10:00–11:30am or 1:00–2:30pm and stay as long as you like. Barns and trails will be open from 9:00am–4:00pm. Please show ID with Lincoln address for free admission. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

SVdP Food Pantry Open House
2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:00 | SVdP food pantry, 142 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Please stop by our open house at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Lincoln and Weston food pantry for a sweet treat and tour. Learn about the vital services we provide to our community and see how every donation makes a difference. Talk with volunteers and discover how you can get involved in supporting your neighbors in need. Bring nonperishable food items and help us shelve them as we work to make sure no one goes hungry this winter. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Winter Wildlife Walk
2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Mt . Misery lot, 60 S. Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Join a family-friendly guided one-mile walk around the trails of Mt. Misery as we look for tracks and other signs of life to understand how our local wildlife survives New England winters. We will look for the presence of a variety of animals that may include beaver, deer, squirrels, owls, otters and more. Open to all ages. Please leave pets at home as our focus is on wildlife. Sponsored by Lincoln Conservation Dept. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.
