Annual Lexington Tattoo & Muster
2024-05-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
On Friday, four featured fife and drum corps, including the William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps, The Musick of Prescott’s Battalion, Connecticut Patriots Fife and Drum Corps and the Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corps will perform. The Lexington Minute Men will be Presenting Colors.
The corps will march from Depot Square in Lexington to the Battle Green. Once the corps arrive to the Green a military song performance, called a tattoo, will be held consisting of Revolution-era music by lantern light.
On Saturday, a total of 28 fife and drum corps from six states will march from Militia Drive along Worthen Road to Hastings Park. This will commence a free afternoon of fife and drum music from the 18th century and beyond. In addition to the parade, there will be ten vendors selling replica colonial-period goods as well as 18th-century encampment demonstrations.
Individual corps performances, called “Stand Pieces,” will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will continue throughout the afternoon.
Schedule
Tattoo | Friday, May 3, 2024 | Lexington Battle Green
6:15 PM – Performing Corps will gather at Depot Square, Lexington Center
6:30 PM – Corps Leaders and Majors meet with director Carmin Calabrese
6:50 PM – Parade from Depot Square to the Lexington Battle Green
7:00 PM – Tattoo commences on the Lexington Battle Green

Annual Muster | Saturday, May 4, 2024 | Hastings Park, Lexington
9:00 AM – Corps will check in at MC table and Vendor set-up begins
11:00 AM – Parade line-up on Lexington Battle Green. Any black powder weapons must be inspected by a Lexington Minutemen Safety Officer.
12:00 Noon – Parade steps off from Militia Drive to Hastings Park on Worthen Road
12:30 PM – Corps performances begin
1:00 to 3:00 PM – Muster Meal served at tent for ticketed participants
Jam follows last Corps Performance

LexSeeHer Unveiling Day
2024-05-15 10:30 - 19:00 | LexSeeHer Monument Site, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Women have been instrumental in the pursuit of liberty from the years preceding the Battle of Lexington, throughout the Revolution, and beyond. LexSeeHer will formally dedicate the new “Something Is Being Done” monument designed by artist Meredith Bergmann on May 19th. Visitors can help commemorate important women whose stories have otherwise been lost to time. This is the first monument to recognize women’s economic, political, intellectual, social, and cultural contributions to the Lexington community, Commonwealth, country, and beyond.
The monument will help restore our collective memory of 18th century women, including Phebe Banister Burdoo, Cate Chester, Abigail Harrington, Margaret Tulip, Ruth Buckman, and Anna Harrington. In addition, the monument celebrates their literal and figurative daughters and granddaughters, and other women and girls who have continued blazing trails in the pursuit of liberty.
The LexSeeHer Chorus will perform. This event is part of LexSeeHer’s “First Look” series.
Due to limited space, tickets must be requested for this event, and there is currently a waitlist. If you receive a ticket from the waitlist, please anticipate standing or finding a place on the lawn nearby.
People who need accommodations should email lexmonument@gmail.com so the team can help.
The event is free, but donations in support of the monument are encouraged and may be made at lexseeher.com.
There will be a marketplace area for those interested in purchasing souvenirs of the monument and an activity table for children.
First Look Events Schedule:

10:00 am: Procession from the Depot
10:30 – 11:30 am: Unveiling Ceremony
2:00 pm & 4:00 pm: Guided Tours
3:00 – 4:30 pm: Children’s activities
7:30 pm: BOLD Women’s After Hours

91st Annual Plant Sale
2024-05-18 08:00 - 11:30 | Lexington DPW, 201 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Once upon a time Lexington was a farming village. While that is not true today, it still has the oldest garden club in the nation’s history: Lexington Field & Garden Club.
The plants available for purchase at the Lexington Field & Garden’s plant sale are big and healthy. They have been grown by our gardeners, divided, lovingly potted and tended carefully. There are native plants, plants that we all love, a table of dahlias leafed out, and vegetables and herbs from LexFarm.

AAPI 5K Run & Walk in Lexington
2024-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Lexington High School Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Join us for the AAPI 5K to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May! Come run or walk with us in this vibrant community event hosted by the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and Hey Runners Club. Experience our newly certified USATF 5K course in historic Lexington—a perfect blend of challenge and fun.
Learn more and register.
Race Date/Time
In-Person: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:30 AM
Children 10 years or under must be accomplished by an adult.
Race Location and Course
Start and finish in front of Lexington High School. Chip-timed Race.
The 5k course is USATF-certified.
Registration
Online Race Registration till May 17, 2024 – $35 (non-refundable)
Race Day Registration – $40 cash or checkRace T-Shirt is free for the first 300 registrants.
Bib Pickup
May 18 (Race-Day), 8:30a – 10:15a, Field House of Lexington High School

LexSeeHer Dedication Day
2024-05-18 11:00 - 17:00 | LexSeeHer Monument Site, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Lexington women have been instrumental in the pursuit of liberty from the years preceding the Battle of Lexington, throughout the Revolution, and beyond. LexSeeHer will formally dedicate the new “Something Is Being Done” monument designed by artist Meredith Bergmann on May 18th. Visitors can help commemorate important women whose stories have otherwise been lost to time. This is the first monument to recognize women’s economic, political, intellectual, social, and cultural contributions to the Lexington community, Commonwealth, country, and beyond.
The monument will help restore our collective memory of 18th century women, including Phebe Banister Burdoo, Cate Chester, Abigail Harrington, Margaret Tulip, Ruth Buckman, and Anna Harrington. In addition, the monument celebrates their literal and figurative daughters and granddaughters, and other women and girls who continued blazing trails in the pursuit of liberty.
Lexington Children’s Chorus will perform, along with local dance groups.
This event, which is part of LexSeeHer’s “First Look” series is open to all ages, but people are encouraged to request tickets in advance through lexseeher.com.
Limited seating may be available, but as tickets are being scooped up very quickly, people should expect to either stand or find a place on the lawn nearby. People who need accommodations should email lexmonument@gmail.com so the team can help.
The event is free, but donations in support of the monument are encouraged and may be made at lexseeher.com.
There will be a marketplace area for those interested in purchasing souvenirs of the monument and an activity table for children.

Festival of Colors
2024-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Join us for a vibrant celebration of diversity at the Festival of Colors in Lexington, where the community comes together to revel in the richness of our multicultural heritage. Just as the colors of spring burst forth in nature, so too do the myriad hues of humanity shine in our town.
Event Highlights
21 Multicultural Performances: Experience a dazzling array of cultural expressions, including American, Chinese, Taiwanese, Sri Lankan, and Indian dances, as well as live musical performances by Italian and Indian bands.
Culinary Delights: Treat your taste buds to a variety of cuisines from around the world at our vegetarian food stalls and ice cream truck. Indulge in offerings from Honest, Bombay Brunch, Joy of Treats (sweets), Maitri Ice Cream, Szechuan Dumplings Restaurant, and more.
Community Booths and Vendors: Explore booths showcasing the rich tapestry of our community, with diverse products and services from different cultural backgrounds.
Entertainment for All Ages: Enjoy bouncy houses, henna, and face-painting booths, ensuring fun for the whole family.
Colorful Traditions: Participate in the lively tradition of playing with dry organic powdered colors, inspired by the Indian festival of Holi. Welcome spring and greet friends by applying colors on each other’s faces and throwing colors in the air.
To find more information or buy tickets, go to https://tinyurl.com/foc2024lex

DPW Day
2024-05-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, 201 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Join us for a day of fun and activities, including viewing and sitting in equipment, operating a surveyor’s transit, using a metal detector, exploring the growth cycle of trees, and learning to compost in your backyard. Light refreshments will be served.
More information.

Discovery Day
2024-05-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Lexington Center, 1780 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Come celebrate spring at the Discovery Day Street Fair in Lexington Center on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. No Rain Date.
Sponsored by the Lexington Retailers Association and hosted by over 95 of Lexington’s businesses and civic organizations, this event lets residents “rediscover” their town, and nonresidents “discover” the delights of beautiful and historic Lexington. Come enjoy and learn about all this community has to offer!
Massachusetts Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Waltham Street to Meriam Street to host this free community street fair. Lexington retailers and service businesses will be ready with plenty of great merchandise and giveaways. Local restaurants will be selling a variety of food and Revolution Hall hosts a beer garden in Emery Park. Grace Chapel is hosting a Kids Zone entertainment area with activities, games, crafts, a bounce house and much more on the Visitors Center lawn. There is live entertainment throughout the day at two different stages.
More information can be found at DiscoveryDayInLexington.com

Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings play "Sounds of the 1700s" and "Americana"
2024-05-25 11:05 - 11:45 | MA
Come see Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings play “Sounds of the 1700s” and “Americana” repertoire to celebrate Lexington’s 250th. 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.
This event’s program includes:
– Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 3 in Eb major for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, No. 3
– Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in Bb major for 2 Violas and Orchestra, BWV 1051, featuring Lexington High School and Cornell University graduate Lindsey Forg on Solo Viola 1. Lindsey was trained in viola performance at Lexington Violin School.
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.

Event Location:
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Memorial Day Musical Salute
2024-05-27 11:00 - 12:00 | The Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
On Monday, May 27 at 11:00 am, all are invited to observe Memorial Day with a special Musical Tribute to our Armed Forces at Emery Park, Depot Square, sponsored by the Town Celebrations Committee. We’ll travel back to World War I, World War II, and Vietnam, with narration by Ashley Rooney and popular songs of those times performed by Lexington High School students, Jeff Leonard, retired Music Director of the Lexington Public Schools, Jason Iannuzzi, LHS Choral Director, and other professionals.
Since World War I, the poppy has come to be known as a symbol of remembrance. Back by popular demand, the Never-Fading Poppy Project (NFPP), a student-led youth team of CAAL, the Chinese American Association of Lexington, will once again install their Poppy Memorial at Emery Park. This beautiful poppy wreath will remain on view at the park for several days after the ceremony.
This year, the NFPP co-leaders, Jodie Chen, Candice Lin, and Lucy Wei, encouraged Lexington High School students to submit original poems on the theme of Memorial Day, under the direction and guidance of Jane Day, Chair of the LHS English Department. Two students will be invited to read their poems as part of the Musical Tribute.
Earlier in the day, there will be a Memorial Walk starting at the entrance to Munroe Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to join the Walk, which will visit several memorials for a brief wreath-laying ceremony before arriving at Emery Park for the official Memorial Day Ceremony
