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68th Annual July 4th Carnival
2024-07-04 13:00 - 23:00, 2024-07-05 18:00 - 23:00, 2024-07-06 13:00 - 23:00, 2024-07-07 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
The 68th Annual Lexington Lions Club Carnival and Fireworks Show will be held at Hastings Park in Lexington from Wednesday, July 3rd, through Sunday, July 7th!
Carnival Times:
• Wednesday, July 3, 2024 – Carnival – 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Carnival – 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Friday, July 5, 2024 – Carnival – 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Carnival – 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Sunday, July 7, 2024 – Carnival – 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 5th at 9:30pm. Viewing from Hasting Park.
Free Olde Fashioned Youth Games at 10am on Thursday, July 4th at Center 2 Softball Field on Worthen Road.
Gate fee: $3.00

Declaring Independence Then & Now
2024-07-04 19:00 - 20:15 | The Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
This dramatic presentation, created by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, aims to find out how our local towns read and reacted to the Declaration of Independence. Across the colonies, and particularly in Massachusetts, towns debated what freedom meant to them, and grappled with the grievances aired in the official Declaration. What did the words in the final document mean to them? Costumed reenactors will bring life to the words of the past, with narration by former State Representative Jay Kaufman. Rounding out our evening will be a performance by the Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers. Some of our favorite tunes from the 18th century were highly political, and many of them were also taken from popular English military music!

215 Army Band - Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
2024-07-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
The 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard remains one of the nation’s finest military bands. For more than 60 years, the band has performed throughout New England and the world, bringing the Army’s fine musical traditions and goodwill to thousands of listeners.
The Summer Concert Series has been providing free music for over three decades now and attracts families from Lexington and many of the surrounding communities. With a variety of musical styles, and a relaxed “picnic in the park” atmosphere, the concerts promote the old-time neighborliness of Lexington. Remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments.
Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMAChamber.

68th Annual July 4th Carnival Fireworks
2024-07-05 21:30 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 5th at 9:30pm. Viewing from Hasting Park.

4th Annual Quock Walker Day Hike for Freedom
2024-07-06 08:00 - 22:00 | Bowman Elementary School, 9 Philip Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
ACROSS Lexington Route M Loop
A Family Friendly Trail Walk of 3.3 Miles
8:00 AM – Registration & Storytelling
8:30 AM – Walk starts
Register at qwdhike4freedom2024.racewire.com
Hear the story of Quock Walker’s life and judicial victories while celebrating the 241st Anniversary of Massachusetts Emancipation Day.
This event will run from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

4th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration
2024-07-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Quock Walker Day celebrates the Massachusetts Supreme Court decision of July 8, 1783, that found a White enslaver guilty of assault on Quock Walker, a freedom seeking Black man, and agreed with Chief Justice Cushing that the ideas of slavery and perpetual servitude were incompatible with the state constitution.
Community Celebration Main Stage
11 AM – Opening Ceremony
12 pm -West African Dance Workshop with Crocodile River Music

Learn and practice steps from traditional West African dances, while dancing to live musical accompaniment provided by members of the CRM team. This high-energy experience is engaging and educational for people of all ages, backgrounds and capabilities.

1 pm – Crocodile River Music Concert

Dance to music performed by musicians from Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea, & the US

Food and Drink

Jamaica Mi Hungry – food truck
Clarke’s Cakes & Cookies, LLC

Family and Freedom: Colonial Massachusetts to Civil War

Barbadoes of Lexington: From Emancipation to Abolition – Learn about an enslaved couple who were married in Lexington and whose descendants fought for the abolition of slavery across the country.
Yeomen Burdoos of Lexington – Hear how a 40 acre homestead supported a tax paying Black family of Cambridge Farms
Processing Flax into Linen with Cate and Prince Chester – Flax was cultivated in the Nile Delta by the Egyptians in 5,000 BC. Learn how an emancipated couple of Lexington supplemented their income by processing flax into linen.
Hands-On Flax Processing Demonstration with Michelle Parrish, School and Family Programs Coordinator, Historic Deerfield
Lexington Minute Men – Meet some of the men whose valor during the Revolutionary War allowed for the Commonwealth to ratify its constitution in 1780. Members of the Barbadoes and Burdoo families were veterans of the Revolutionary War.
Cambridge Black History Project – Hear the stories Quock Walker’s nieces and nephews who fought for civil rights, worked on the Underground Railroad and fought for the abolition of slavery across the USA.
Salem United, Inc. – Learn how the emancipation of Cumono in 1783, led to his grandson Robert Morris becoming a member of the Massachusetts Bar in 1847.
54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A – Meet some of the men whose valor during the Civil War led to the surrender of Confederate forces and the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation by the occupation of the defeated Confederate States of America. Some Burdoos and Walker Lewis descendants were veterans of the Civil War.
Colonial Games

Celebration Partners

54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A
Cambridge Black History Project
First Parish in Lexington
Hancock United Church of Christ
LexFarm
Lexington Historical Society
Salem United, Inc.

Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert - July 9
2024-07-09 19:15 - 20:30 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Wind band concert at the Levi Burnell Bandstand in Hastings park.
7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. including intermission
Bring picnics, beach chairs, blankets
For cancellation information, call 781-698-4647 or visit our web page after 5 p.m. on the day of the concert.

Be a Tavern Keeper! A 1-Day Camp for Grades 3-5
2024-07-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
An 18th century tavern was a busy place! Part restaurant, part hotel, part general store – running a business like this took a lot of skill. In this one-day camp, spend the day in a real historic tavern to see if you have what it takes to earn your innkeeper’s license. We’ll participate in hands-on activities to learn what foods you can feed your guests, how to light your home before electricity, what games you can play in the parlor, and more! This program is recommended for rising 3rd – 5th graders.
$45 members, $60 nonmembers.
Advanced registration required.
As children will be dropped off for this program, please fill out emergency contact information at checkout.

Soft Touch Band - Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
2024-07-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
Soft Touch is a classic big band with full horn and rhythm sections and two outstanding vocalists, specializing in swing era music from the ’40s to the ’60s, plus Broadway hits and classic rock favorites.
The Summer Concert Series has been providing free music for over three decades now and attracts families from Lexington and many of the surrounding communities. With a variety of musical styles, and a relaxed “picnic in the park” atmosphere, the concerts promote the old-time neighborliness of Lexington. Remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments.
Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMAChamber.

CANCELED: Parker's Prelude
2024-07-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
CANCELED: The 295th Birthday of Captain John Parker
(This event has been canceled and postponed due to forecasts of wet weather. A new date will be announced shortly)
Parker’s Prelude
Join us for a free community event to celebrate Captain John Parker’s 295th Birthday with a festive celebration on the Lexington Battle Green. Bring along a chair or blanket.
There will be music, activities, food trucks and birthday cake! Leading off the musical performances will be a joint concert of the Lexington Bicentennial Band and the Concord Band.
Also, performing will be the:

Jamaica Plain Honk Band
Children’s Community Chorus
William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps

Captain Parker
Seen by many as being the ultimate personification of a Yankee rebel and represented by a statue standing resolutely at the head of the Lexington Common, Captain John Parker was a New England farmer, smith, soldier, and colonial militia officer.
On April 19, 1775, Parker led the Lexington Militia in a skirmish with British regulars at the Battle of Lexington, where eight militia lost their lives in a successful delaying action against the British.
While the militia lost the Battle of Lexington, Captain Parker’s actions of defiance gave inspiration to further acts of rebellion against the tyranny of King George during the American War for Independence.

Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert - July 16
2024-07-16 19:15 - 20:30 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Run a Colonial Farm! A 1-Day Camp for Grades 6-8
2024-07-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Odds are, if you lived in Massachusetts in the 18th century, you lived on a farm. What skills would you need to live off the land, and how did you unwind after all this work?In this one-day camp, become a historian and explore a historic house and artifacts that tell us about our past. We’ll get hands-on as we learn about the chemistry of making ink, the science of preserving food and the dances you’ll need to master for the harvest frolic. This program is recommended for rising 6th – 8th graders.
$45 members, $60 nonmembers.
Advanced registration required.
As children will be dropped off for this program, please provide emergency contact information at checkout.

Ben Rudnick - Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
2024-07-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
With countless kudos to their credit, including SEVEN Parents’ Choice Awards, the band considers its main focus to be providing a common ground where all family members can enjoy a shared musical experience.
Drawing on original songs and traditional material, the band seamlessly integrates classic Americana with their own unique sound. It’s kids, it’s families, it’s music… live music.
The band is in their 23nd year of making music for families. That includes twelve recordings, tours up and down the east coast, a week of shows in Colorado and a play about a certain frog, named Sam, and his alien buddy, Trip. The band is an institution in the Boston area and are happiest when playing outside on a perfect New England summer evening.
The tightly-honed quartet ties its identity to their New England homeland. Their sound is pure Americana. There’s a summer feel with a strong sense of celebration and happiness.
The Summer Concert Series has been providing free music for over three decades now and attracts families from Lexington and many of the surrounding communities. With a variety of musical styles, and a relaxed “picnic in the park” atmosphere, the concerts promote the old-time neighborliness of Lexington. Remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments.
Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMAChamber.

Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert – July 23
2024-07-23 19:15 - 20:30 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

A New Revolution in Lexington
2024-07-25 19:00 | The Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
In 2020, 16.82% of Lexington’s population was Chinese, which is proportionally the second-highest Chinese population of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. Yet just 40 years ago, Lexington had only 392 Chinese residents – and in 1890, two. This presentation, featuring research by Lexington High School student Sophia Zhang and live Q&A with local Chinese American panelists, aims to discuss and explain the multi-phase evolution of the Lexington Chinese American community, within broader historical contexts. This presentation will also highlight the civic contributions Chinese Americans have made to Lexington and the community’s place in the town’s ongoing demographic transformation.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-new-revolution-in-lexington-tickets-940429077687?aff=oddtdtcreator

Jumpin Juba - Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
2024-07-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
The group mixes regional styles of blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans together with rootsy rock & roll. The music is seasoned with jazz, folk, calypso, and Latin flavors.
The Summer Concert Series has been providing free music for over three decades now and attracts families from Lexington and many of the surrounding communities. With a variety of musical styles, and a relaxed “picnic in the park” atmosphere, the concerts promote the old-time neighborliness of Lexington. Remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments.
Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMAChamber.

Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert – July 30
2024-07-30 19:15 - 20:30 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Classic Groove - Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
2024-08-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
Classic Groove draws on the versatility of its members to perform a diverse mix of music for any occasion. Classic Groove’s repertoire ranges from R&B and Top 40 to Smooth Jazz and Latin. As comfortable with Country and Swing as with Middle Eastern music and Show Tunes, Blues, and Motown. The group consists of Female Lead Vocalist, Male Vocals, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Drums, and Keyboard.
The Summer Concert Series has been providing free music for over three decades now and attracts families from Lexington and many of the surrounding communities. With a variety of musical styles, and a relaxed “picnic in the park” atmosphere, the concerts promote the old-time neighborliness of Lexington. Remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments.
Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMAChamber.

Revolutionary Liber-TEA High Tea
2024-08-03 11:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
During this 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington commemorative year, at this Revolutionary Liber-TEA high tea, the Inn at Hastings Park will be featuring three of the five teas that were thrown overboard during the infamous Boston Tea Party in 1773: Bohea, Hyson and Souchong, provided by local area J’enwey Tea Company.
Bohea: One of the first teas imported by the East India Company in the 18th-century. This black tea was fired or dried over charcoal in tea gardens before being transported to the American colonies.
Hyson: This early spring green tea is picked by April 20 each year and was a favorite of both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. This tea was so desired by English consumers that it was taxed at a higher rate than other teas.
Souchong: This classic black tea came from the Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian province of China. It is famous for its very distinctive smoky aroma
The teas, which can be served hot or iced, are served along with sweet and savory bites including freshly baked scones, soup, tea sandwiches and dessert plus a glass of Schramsberg Mirabelle Sparkling Rosé or a tea cocktail.
Seatings on August 3, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm (multiple seating times) – $78/adults and $35 for kids (ages 4-12) plus tax (ironic) and gratuity per person. For the younger guests, a carefully curated children’s tea menu is available and tricorn hats are provided. Get tickets: https://www.innathastingspark.com/experience/featured-experiences-and-events/250th-anniversary-experiences/#!/e/liber-tea-august-3rd-2024-585dae73/

Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert – August 6
2024-08-06 19:15 - 20:30 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Honey Steelers - Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
2024-08-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
Americana band, the Honey Steelers have foot-stomping style and memory-calling lullabies are brought by a group of multi-instrumentalists each with their own flavor and eclectic tastes, offering originals as well as reimagined covers.
The Summer Concert Series has been providing free music for over three decades now and attracts families from Lexington and many of the surrounding communities. With a variety of musical styles, and a relaxed “picnic in the park” atmosphere, the concerts promote the old-time neighborliness of Lexington. Remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments.
Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMAChamber.

Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert – August 13
2024-08-13 19:15 - 20:30 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Kadak Chai – Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
From foot-tapping numbers to romantic ballads, our music has wide range and appeal for all occasions. Kadak Chai sounds span a breadth of languages including Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi, Urdu, and English hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s to today, all with a rock twist. Their music has been known to cause extreme excitement and happiness!
The Summer Concert Series has been providing free music for over three decades now and attracts families from Lexington and many of the surrounding communities. With a variety of musical styles, and a relaxed “picnic in the park” atmosphere, the concerts promote the old-time neighborliness of Lexington. Remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments.
Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMAChamber.

Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert – August 20
2024-08-20 19:15 - 20:30 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Gypsy Six – Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
2024-08-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
Gypsy Six is a New England based band that are simply explosive! The band implements their own unique bravura and infectious sound into each performance of covered favorites and original songs. Gypsy Six is deep routed in soulful blues, southern/classic rock and funk.
The Summer Concert Series has been providing free music for over three decades now and attracts families from Lexington and many of the surrounding communities. With a variety of musical styles, and a relaxed “picnic in the park” atmosphere, the concerts promote the old-time neighborliness of Lexington. Remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments.
Concerts will be canceled due to inclement weather, and there are no rain dates scheduled. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonMAChamber.
