Arrival of Paul Revere & William Dawes on Horseback from Boston at Hastings Park
2025-04-21 13:00 (America/New_York) | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Every year on Patriot’s Day, the National Lancers reenact the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes.
Paul Revere leaves on horseback from the North End, Boston and William Dawes on horseback leaves from John Elliot Square, 10 Putnam St., Roxbury, warning the people while on their way to Lexington of the pending arrival of the British Regulars. They arrive separately after Revere travels through Charlestown, Somerville, Medford and Arlington. While Dawes travels through Roxbury, Brookline, Cambridge and Arlington en route to Lexington.

Childrens' Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
2025-04-23 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:30 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome all willing participants for an interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot before getting the chance to march onto the historic Lexington Battle Green and reenact the first battle of the American Revolution. Guardians are encouraged to drop off their children for training and return to view the battle reenactment. After the battle, participants will have a chance to interact with members of both the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot.
Choose from 10:00 – 11:15 AM or 12:30 – 1:45 PM.
$10 per child. Tickets will be available closer to the event date.

Coming To America Concert by Lexington Symphony
2025-04-26 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Hewitt | The Battle of Trenton
Pipa Concerto
Cao Yue, pipa
Decruck | Symphonie Orientale
Ó Riada | Mise Éire
This program celebrates many of the stories of immigrants who came to America. The stories are varied, as was America’s attitude towards immigrants. Not always happy stories, these are important because in the end, all of those who came to America looked for a new beginning and hope for the future, which has been America’s promise.

Lexington Tattoo
2025-05-02 18:30 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Hear America’s Music by lantern light on the Battle Green where the Revolutionary War Began 5 Fife and Drum Corps gather and play period music at sunset. Free event on the Lexington Battle Green.

Lexington Muster
2025-05-03 12:00 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
At 12 noon, a short parade of 30 Fife & Drum Corps steps off from the Battle Green to Hastings Park. Followed by A Free Concert of music representing different eras commences after the parade. Come for an hour or stay for a magical afternoon.

Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings play "Sounds of the 1700s" and "Americana"
2025-05-24 11:30 - 12:00 | Lexington Center, 1780 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Come see Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings play “Sounds of the 1700s” and “Americana” repertoire to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. The performance will take place at the Waltham Street Stage Area, located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Waltham Street.
The “Sounds of the 1700s” series presents music contemporary to the April 19, 1775 skirmish on the Lexington Battle Green.
The program includes:
– Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in G major for Solo Violin, Strings and Continuo, Op. 3 “L’Estro Armonico”, No. 3, RV 310
– Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218
– Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 3 in Eb major for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, No. 3
– Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major for Violin, Two Recorders, Strings and Continuo, BWV 1049
Several “Americana” pieces will also be performed.
Repertoire includes:
– Aaron Copland: “Hoe-Down” from his ballet Rodeo
– Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man (arranged by Letitia Hom)
– Battle Hymn of the Republic, with sing-along (arranged by Letitia Hom)
Based in Lexington, Massachusetts since 1984, Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings are musicians Vida Baterina Hom, Letitia Hom, Yukiko Ueno Egozy and Michael Valdez.

“Sounds of the 1700s” with Lexington Strings: A Concert for the Semiquincentennial Celebration of the Battle of Lexington
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Estabrook Auditorium, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Lexington Strings will present a recital of music contemporary to the April 19, 1775 skirmish on the Lexington Battle Green. The performance will take place at Estabrook Auditorium in the Cary Memorial Building.

The concert program includes:

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in G major for Solo Violin, Strings and Continuo, Op. 3 “L’Estro Armonico”, No. 3, RV 310 (1711)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218 (1775)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 3 in Eb major for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, No. 3 (1797-1798)

Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major for Violin, Two Recorders, Strings and Continuo, BWV 1049 (1721)

Based in Lexington, Massachusetts since 1984, Lexington Strings are musicians Letitia Hom, Yukiko Ueno Egozy, Michael Valdez and Vida Baterina Hom.

Ms. Hom plays a violin originally commissioned by and made for Roman Totenberg in 1982. Created by luthier Guy Rabut in New York City, the violin is patterned after Mr. Totenberg’s 1736 Giuseppe “del Gesù” Guarneri violin made in Cremona, Italy.

This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.

LexSeeHer Presents: “Spinning HERstory”
2025-08-23 10:00 | Lexington Women’s Monument, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
Celebrate 250 years of bold women, girls, and fiber arts with a day full of history, music, colonial games, crafts, food, and family fun!

Highlights of the Day:

Historic Re-enactment: Anna Harrington’s 1769 Spinning Protest

2025 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony

Singalong of Protest Songs (1775–2025)

Live Performance by Maya Salafia

Children’s Activities and Sheep Petting Zoo

LexSeeHer Marketplace: blanket-making, knit-in, crochet-in, demonstrations, vendors, LexSeeHer merchandise & food trucks

Children’s Activities (10–12:30)Step into the past with Colonial Games like hoop rolling, graces, jack straws, and cup-and-ball—plus corn hole with real corn! Kids can get creative making friendship bracelets, bead jewelry, cup-and-ball toys, and coloring pages. For extra fun, try life-size Scrabble and giant tic-tac-toe! And don’t miss the Sheep Petting Zoo!

Historic Re-enactment (1:00 pm)Travel back to 1769 as we re-enact the day when Anna Harrington rallied her neighbors in a dramatic spinning protest, turning women’s fiber arts into a bold act of resistance. This powerful re-enactment brings history to life and connects Lexington’s past to the present.

Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony (following the Re-enactment)Celebrate the 2025 Visibility Banner Honorees as we shine a spotlight on inspiring women whose leadership, vision, and courage continue to shape our Lexington community today.

Food Trucks to Delight Everyone!Savor the flavors of Golden Grillz BBQ, featuring their famous creamy mac & cheese, and cool off with a sweet treat from our beloved Mo’s Ice Cream Truck. Perfect fuel for a day of history, crafts, and fun!

For more information visit: LexSeeHer.com

Diwali Celebration
2025-10-15 17:00 | Clay Oven Restaurant, 1666 Mass Ave, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
This Diwali, let the spirit of light guide us to support local businesses, so our celebrations brighten not just our homes but our community’s prosperity.

Join us at Clay Oven Restaurant located at 1666 Mass Ave. for a fun filled time of games, crafts, music, and buffet dinner.

Enjoy Diwali goody bags at Liberty Sweets, an Indian movie at the Venue, Diwali reads at Maxima, Indian inspired ice cream at Rancatore’s and more!

Gather at Emery Park for music and a special illumination at the Historical Museum by LexLux.

Fall Extravaganza
2025-10-26 02:00 | Center Recreation Complex, 80 Worthen Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
Location: Center Playground (corner of Clark St and Park Dr)

What happens when our Cider Donut Meet-up merges with the Halloween Parade?

HALLOWEEN PARADE STARTS AT 3:45pm. We will be parading around the track.

Join us for the Fall Extravaganza and help us kick-off a fun-filled year with LexFUN!

This year’s fall gathering will feature apple cider donuts, entertainment and a chance to meet with local sponsors and preschools. Kids are welcome to attend in their costume and participate in our annual Halloween Parade!

This event is free and open to all, HOWEVER our coveted swag bag is only available for the first 100 MEMBERS

This event is free and open to all. Bring along your friends and neighbors to see what LexFUN! is all about! Join or renew your LexFUN! membership today!

Learn more: https://www.lexfun.org/event-6311746?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/12/2025

Voices on the Green: "Risking It"
2025-11-07 19:00 | First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Voices on the Green -Lexington’s premier live storytelling and music series- presents the third of four shows in collaboration with Lex 250 celebrations.

“Risking It” Six storytellers, speaking from their own perspective or embodying that of a historical figure, will share experiences from their lives that pushed them to take a risk. A teacher in a new job must decide whether to join his colleagues on the picket line. A woman finds the courage to join her husband and daughter rappelling from high cliffs, despite her fear of heights. We’ll experience the story of a Colonial woman who defied her Tory parents by marrying an officer of the Continental Army. Confronted by a Neo-Nazi, a man of mixed racial heritage risks physical harm if he voices his viewpoint. We’ll also learn how a kindergartner risked punishment to challenge an unfair rule, and feel the challenge of a computer programmer who abandoned financial security to pursue his artistic and creative muse.

All ages.

Admission is free. Reservations recommended: https://forms.gle/aM2aTR5AKvh1gz759

Holiday POPS!
2025-12-05 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Featuring Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School, New World Chorale and special guest, Santa Claus!

Our signature holiday event!

Every year, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us!

Get tickets: https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/20252026-season

Holiday POPS! Sunday Matinee
2025-12-07 15:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States

CAAL Lunar New Year Gala 2026
2026-02-07 19:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
CAAL (The Chinese American Association of Lexington) warmly invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year Gala 2026, honoring the Year of the Horse, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Cary Hall in Lexington.

Taking place during the milestone celebrations of Lexington’s 250th anniversary (Lex250) and the 250th anniversary of the United States, this special evening will be a festive reunion featuring vibrant cultural performances, music, dance, and storytelling that honor Chinese traditions while celebrating the rich diversity and cross-cultural harmony that define Lexington and the American story.

Get tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/caal-2026-lunar-new-year-gala

CALex 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-28 16:00 | Lexington High School Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with CALex! Join us at Lexington High School on Saturday Feb 28th, 2026, for a vibrant evening featuring spectacular cultural performances, a delicious dinner, and fun activities for all ages. Gather your family and friends to ring in the new year with joy and community spirit!

Get tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/calex-2026-lunar-new-year-celebration

Lexington Lantern Festival
2026-03-01 13:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
As winter begins to soften and the promise of spring draws near, the Lexington Lantern Festival invites the community to gather on March 1 for an evening shaped by light, hope, and shared experience. Hosted at Cary Hall, the festival is a celebration of tradition, creativity, and togetherness.

From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Cary Hall comes alive with interactive booths, hands-on activities, and moments for reflection as visitors write wishes and create lantern-inspired keepsakes. Beginning at 4:00 PM, cultural performances and music fill the space, sharing stories through movement, sound, and tradition until 6:00 PM.

As dusk settles, the celebration flows beyond the hall. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, participants are invited to join a lantern parade from Cary Hall to the Visitors Center, carrying light, hopes, and collective spirit into the evening. The journey concludes with a shared moment of illumination at the Visitors Center, where the glow of lanterns reflects the community’s wishes for the future.

The Lexington Lantern Festival is more than an event—it is a pause, a gathering, and a shared step forward, lighting the way together.

Get Tickets: https://forms.gle/WhpiXVuL5D8xzuTZ6

Shadaj Music Festival
2026-03-28 10:00 | MA
Shadaj: Continuing the Tradition of Excellence

After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand event, Shadaj is gearing up for the next All day Indian Classical Music Festival on March 28, 2026 in the town of Lexington, MA.

The 2026 festival is poised to deliver an unparalleled experience, maintaining Shadaj’s tradition of meticulous planning and flawless execution. It boasts a stellar lineup of Indian classical music masters. Stalwarts such as the celebrated Padmashri Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, the esteemed Padmabhushan Pandit Ajay Chakraborty, and the Grammy Award winner Rakesh Chaurasia will grace the stage. In keeping with Shadaj’s long-standing commitment to the future of Indian music, the festival will also feature promising young talent. Following a history of championing artists before they became household names, Shadaj is proud to introduce the rising Sarod star, Prateek Shrivastav, to the US audience.

The festival will run all day on March 28, 2026 from 10 AM till 10 PM. For the audience’s convenience, food vendors will be on-site throughout the day, offering a variety of delicious Indian cuisine during designated meal breaks.

Shadaj’s journey has been one of enriching lives and fostering a sense of belonging. Shadaj is a premier non-profit organization promoting Indian classical music in the Greater Boston area. Shadaj doesn’t just put on concerts; they craft experiences. From hand-picking world-class artists to curating the perfect performance space, Shadaj ensures every concert is a memorable event. Such attention to the needs of artists and audiences sets Shadaj concerts apart.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event. Secure your tickets early. For more information about the Shadaj Festival of Music 2026, including ticket details and a complete schedule of events, please visit the Shadaj website.

Event DetailsDate: Saturday, March 28, 2026Venue: Lexington High School, Lexington, MATickets: www.shadaj.org

An Evening with Shakespeare
2026-04-25 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Mendelssohn (McPhee arr.) | A Midsummer Night’s Dream —with Lexington Children’s Chorus

Our season finale features the Lexington Children’s Chorus performing in Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This composition is adapted and arranged by Maestro McPhee and expands Mendelssohn’s incidental music into a full evening that explores Shakespeare’s comedic wit and warmly human story where the real and fairy worlds collide.

Get tickets: https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/20252026-season

Annual Lexington Muster
2026-05-02 12:00 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
The William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps (WDJ) is hosting its Annual Lexington Muster and Parade on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This is a free all-day, colonial music concert, open to the public at Hastings Park, Lexington. This year, WDJ is celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Please make a plan to come and celebrate the sights and sounds of American History. For more information visit williamdiamondjrs.org.

Inspirational Gardens of Lexington
2026-06-13 10:00 | Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Event attendees will visit a large number of gardens in Lexington maintained by Lexington homeowners. These gardens will be an inspiration for current and prospective gardeners. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about native plants, perennials, annuals, garden ornaments and garden design.

Ticket pick up will be held at the Church of Our Redeemer. Get tickets: https://lexgarden.org/
