Voices on the Green production on the theme, “Plan B,” on Friday, May 8 at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The show, presented at First Parish in Lexington, 7 Harrington Road, will be hosted by Spoken Word Artist Regie O’Hare Gibson with music by the Lexington quartet The Recliners.
Run for Heritage. Run for Mom. Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 at the annual AAPI 5K Run or Walk! This year, CAAL and Hey Runners Club are blending AAPI Heritage Month with a focus on family and love. Join us in historic Lexington for a day of fitness, culture, and community.
On Saturday, May 16, the Lexington Visitors center will host four separate tours as follows: Tour 1: 9:00am – Features six Witness Houses and a…
Produced by Scott Stander, the production which has toured over 30 cities nationwide, will be returning to San Francisco, Detroit, San Diego and Norfolk by…
Discovery Day, Lexington’s “Town Day” is where people come to “Discover” what Lexington has to offer. The Lexington Retailers Association close Mass Ave in the…
Come see Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings play “Sounds of the 1700s” and “Americana” repertoire to celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the Battle of…
The Lexington Town Celebrations Committee invites you to Lexington's Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25, 2026. The Memorial Walk will take place at 10:00…
Locally Grown, Locally Sourced, Locally Produced in Lexington, Massachusetts and Beyond! The LFM is a producer-only market, ensuring that what you find at our market…
Art Walk Opening night for Lexington’s first annual art appreciation month.
Kick-off the daily Art Lex Pop-Up Market for the Month of June to help celebrate the first annual art appreciation month! .stk-g9gtp4o .stk-button{background:#0c004a !important;border-top-left-radius:30px !important;border-top-right-radius:30px…
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…
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…
VO250 is more than a label—it’s a legacy. It tells a story that spans four centuries and captures the spirit that has defined Lexington since its founding: the power of volunteers to shape history.
In the 1700s, when everyday people—farmers, blacksmiths, ministers—stood together on April 19, 1775, they weren’t professional soldiers. They were volunteers, driven by principle and a shared sense of responsibility. Their courage didn’t just launch a revolution, it forged Lexington’s civic identity.
In the 1800s, that spirit continued to blossom. Concerned about the town’s appearance for the nation’s Centennial in 1876, Lexington residents created the Lexington Field & Garden Club, the first in the United States. Their efforts beautified streets, planted trees, and transformed the Common from a rough hayfield into a town green worthy of its legacy. Around the same time, the Lexington Historical Society and Cary Memorial Library were founded—both by residents who saw a need and volunteered together to fill it.
Then came the 1900s and, with them, a new symbol of Lexington’s volunteerism. In 1955, during the standardization of telephone systems, Lexington was assigned the prefix “VO” for “volunteer.” Local phone numbers began with VO2, which translates to today’s 862. The town didn’t choose that code. The phone company did. But it resonated because, in Lexington, “volunteer” isn’t just a word; it’s who we are. Long before hashtags and online organizing, Lexington’s phone lines were already echoing civic commitment. Many residents still have landlines beginning with “86”—a daily reminder of the values we live by.
VO250 is a celebration of Lexington’s 250 years since April 19, 1775. But more than that, it’s a tribute to the people who have made this town what it is—through vision, generosity, and service. It’s an invitation to carry that legacy forward.
