Events

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Jump in a bounce house, skate in your socks, and toss soft “snowballs” with friends. The gym will be filled with fun ways to let out energy for our youngest community members. A mini bounce house will be available for the littlest bouncers. Enjoy a craft project and some snacks on the sidelines! Free for […]

Bundle up and join us around a cozy campfire to embellish paper bag luminaries, adding light and hope to the winter darkness. We’re inspired by Birches’ annual school-wide Lantern Festival. Winter Carnival goers are invited to add their luminaries to an installation of student lanterns or take them home. Sip a warm beverage and listen […]

Lincoln Parks and Recreation Dept. Parks and Recreation’s annual night to showcase local musicians! We have a diverse roster of performers ready to play for you, and there’s a good chance you know some of them! Coffee/tea and desserts included. Beer and wine will be available to purchase (no outside alcohol allowed). Part of the 2026 […]

Join us for play at Lincoln Nursery School. All ages welcome. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Celebrate the halfway point between winter solstice and spring equinox with the art of candle making. Kids will make and decorate their own candle to take home. Two levels: Simple (candle rolling) for ages 3-7 and advanced (which involves dipping) for ages 8+. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

What was life like for Lincoln families in 1776? Join us for a family-friendly afternoon that will transport us back to the Lincoln of 1776 with books, storytelling, games, crafts, musket demonstrations, music, and treats. This will be followed by period dancing, including demonstrations and instruction, led by the Colonial Dancers of the sponsoring Lincoln […]

Enjoy hot drinks and snacks from the Friends of the Lincoln Library before, during, and after the library’s storytime event. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

Join librarians Denise and Debbie for a super-sized winter wonderland story time! Families with young children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and an activity celebrating the winter season! Best for children five and under, but all welcome. Part of the 2026 Lincoln Winter Carnival.

"Between Two Worlds" is a 19-minute Molly Bidell film funded by Mass Humanities about second-generation Sudanese youth whose parents came to America as "lost boys" and girls during the South Sudanese civil war and who are still learning what home means. The film will be shown in the same auditorium that hosted the initial gathering […]