Events

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 […]

Songs with Seth — click for details.

Click here for details on vendors selling Valentine’s gifts on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9:00am–1:00pm at the Pierce House.

First Parish in Lincoln welcomes back the Nüwa Athletic Club to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10:00am-noon at the Parish House (14 Bedford Road). They will perform a traditional lion dance and provide a fun workshop for kids of all ages afterward. All ages and abilities are […]

February Fiddle Fun — click for details.

LincFam is hosting its next “Baby & Me” walk for new and expecting parents on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1:00pm to help families with young children meet other parents in the community. Registration requested but not required at Lincfam.org. Updates will be posted on the website and in LincFam’s New & Expecting Parents WhatsApp chat. Questions? Call […]

A concert featuring the Honey Steelers on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 2:30–4:30pm at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. Tickets available at the door; suggested donation of $20 (free for children). Refreshments and raffle ticket included. Co-sponsored by Lincoln Witness and St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields’ Social Justice Commission, with support from the First Parish Lincoln Racial Justice Committee and other generous contributors. All […]

Science Challenge Fun — click for details and registration (required).

Steve Heck Noted piano player Steve Heck with Teri Coate are the headliners at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, Feb. 9 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Here’s a video of him at Berklee College with Chris Emkey playing an intricate, boogie-woogie duet, "Rockin' Pneumonia." LOMA is a monthly open mike […]

The Councils on Aging of Belmont, Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln are teaming up to offer Valentine’s Senior Speed Dating for seniors age 65+ on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10:45am at the Belmont Council on Aging (266 Beech St., Belmont). You’ll meet up to 11 other local, single seniors through a series of six-minute “pre-dates.” After the event, […]

Friend Speed Dating is a low-key social event designed to help adults age 20–45 make new friends on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. During this event, you’ll spend three minutes talking to each of the other attendees, followed by time for light refreshments and the opportunity to continue chatting over […]

1890s: Gilded Age Fashion While dressing in vintage and reproduced undergarments, clothing, and accessories, Kandie Carle adds humor, history and intriguing anecdotes about fashion, home life, and etiquette of men and women during the Gilded Age.

Valentine’s Dance Party — click for details.

Puppet Playtime & Storytime with Nicola the Puppeteer — click for details.

Hip Hop Xpression Dance Class — click for details.

Big Ryan’s Mystery Room — click for details (registration required).  

A First-hand Look at Second-hand Books Ken Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop will talk about some of his favorite finds and the joys of the hunt. He will also give free verbal appraisals of books that attendees have brought in.

GearTicks Robotics Demonstration — click for details.  

Lego Club — click for details.

Film: "Growing through Covid-19" A documentary telling the dramatic story of the 144-year-old family-run Russell's Garden Center during the pandemic.

On Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7:30pm in Bemis Hall, Lincoln pianist Diane Katzenberg Braun accompanies award-winning Music Street musicians in a unique instrumental and vocal concert including Georgian folk tunes, Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, romantic Amy Beach and Rachmaninoff, jazzy Bolcom, and more.

State Representative Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury) will hold virtual office hours on Monday, Feb. 23. Constituents are encouraged to schedule a time to talk with Rep. Gentile and his staff. Meetings will take place via Microsoft Teams video call from 11:00am–1:00pm. A timely RSVP is required for a meeting. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot […]

See this "My Turn" piece for details.

Burglary at the Louvre: How Can Writers Top This? This program is in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library. Click here to register.

First Parish in Lincoln (stone church) is hosting a family movie night with pizza and popcorn on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5:30pm, with the movie "Zootopia 2" screening at 6:00pm. There will be refreshments and cheese board for adults as well as gluten-free options. Organizers are also collecting diapers for the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive (loose […]

The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee is encouraging all registered Democrats in Lincoln to come to the annual town caucus to elect delegates for the state convention on May 29–30. Lincoln will choose five delegates and four alternates who will have the opportunity to vote on critical issues coming before the convention and ultimately the voters in November 2026. […]

Aiming to keep those New Year's resolutions but finding mocktails a bit boring? Come to the library's Tarbell Room on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 2:30–3:30pm to mix up some new recipes and maybe find your new favorite drink. All ingredients will be provided. Registration required.

All are invited to the third annual First Parish in Lincoln Talent Show on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7:00pm in the stone church. There will be standup, songs, group numbers, poetry, flute, clarinet, and more. Admission free but organizers welcome donations to benefit LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts.

All are invited to the third annual First Parish in Lincoln Talent Show on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7:00pm in the stone church. There will be standup, songs, group numbers, poetry, flute, clarinet, and more. Admission free but organizers welcome donations to benefit LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts.