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Troop 160's Annual Patriots' Day Pancake Breakfast
2026-04-18 05:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Keilty Hall, St. Brigid Church, 2001 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Lexington Visitor Center and Gift Shop Patriots’ Day Weekend Hours
2026-04-18 05:30 - 17:30 | Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
View our famed diorama depicting the Battle of Lexington and view the video short highlighting our Black Patriots Prince Estabrook and Eli Burdoo.

Presentations at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Public Restrooms available

Special Patriots' Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums
2026-04-18 06:00 | MA
Our museums are open on a special schedule for April 18th! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below.

Buckman Tavern:

Walk-through tours 6:00 – 8:00 AM

Regular audio tours with special exhibition Swept Up In Revolution 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Hancock-Clarke House:

Open 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Munroe Tavern:

Open 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Lexington Depot:

Open 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Patriots' Day Pancake Breakfast
2026-04-18 06:00 - 10:00 | Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
To celebrate Patriots’ Day, the Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, will host its annual Patriots’ Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 18 from 6:00 to 10:00 AM in the parish hall. We are located just past the bike path, across from the Lexington Visitor Center. A complete breakfast, including pancakes & sausage, juice and choices of coffee, tea or hot chocolate is offered. Please join us in the Great Hall, a warm, community atmosphere to celebrate the day. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities.

Cash-Only admission the day of the event

Patriots' Day Pancake Breakfast
2026-04-18 06:00 - 10:00 | First Baptist Church of Lexington, 1580 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
First Baptist Church of Lexington is holding their annual Patriot’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 18th from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. “All you can eat” pancakes, sausages, o.j. and coffee.

Adults $10 Children $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. Pay at the Door (Venmo, Credit Card, Cash, Check)

Lions Club 112th Patriots' Day 5-Mile Road Race
2026-04-18 08:00 | MA
Start Line: Massachusetts Ave (Battle Green), between Via Lago Restaurant and Cary Library.

*Note: The race starts with the traditional firing of muskets!

USS Lexington Ceremonies
2026-04-18 09:00 | Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The memorial commemorates the role played by the U.S.S. Lexington ships and honors those who served aboard the six vessels named U.S.S. Lexington.

The USS Lexington Memorials are located adjacent to the Lexington Visitors Center as well as a special section inside the Visitors Center, located at 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington Massachusetts 02420.

Greek Pastry Bake Sale
2026-04-18 10:00 | St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 17 Meriam Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States

The British March to Munroe Tavern
2026-04-18 10:00 - 10:30 | St. Brigid Parish, 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States

Munroe Tavern Reenactment
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Featuring reenactments of the Murder of John Raymond, The Munroe Family Evacuation and the British setting up a field hospital on the front lawn at the Munroe Tavern.

Patriots' Day Bell Concert
2026-04-18 11:00 | Hancock United Church of Christ, Clark Hall, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
Join the Handbells Choirs of Hancock Church as we celebrate Patriot’s Day with a program of American music played on handbells. This family friendly concert features American music that spans 250 years and celebrates the pursuit of freedom and justice. We will feature familiar marches by Sousa, traditional folk songs and hymns, a bit of Broadway, and conclude with an exciting rendition of William Billings’ Chester (Let Tyrants Shake Their Iron Rod).

The Battle at Tower Park
2026-04-18 11:00 - 11:45 | Tower Park, Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States

Patriots' Day Parade Float Judging
2026-04-18 11:30 | MA
Parade Float judging commences promptly at 11:30 on Mass Ave. in East Lexington for the floats competing for awards in Youth, Commercial, and Civic categories.

Patriots' Day Parade
2026-04-18 13:30 | MA
In celebration of America 250, Lexington will present its Patriots’ Day Parade on Saturday, April 18, at 1:30 PM (please note the new start time). The step-off point is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, and will follow through to Lexington Center, ending at Worthen Road.

A wide variety of groups, reenactors, marching bands, and much more will be on hand to entertain us. Please check our website frequently, as more details will be posted when available.

Patriots' Day Concert
2026-04-18 19:00 | Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
This concert will be a joint collaboration between the Lexington Bicentennial Band and the Lexington Pops Chorus. It will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and will be entitled “America at War/America at Peace”. The first half will feature music that set the tone and supported the country in times of war. The second half will feature music that celebrates the beauty our land. The program (subject to change) will be:

First half

The Star Spangled Banner – Francis Scott Key & John Stafford Smith

The Blue and the Gray – Clare Grundman

Victory at Sea – Richard Rodgers, arr. Robert Russell Bennett

Symphony No. 2, Mvt. 1 “Crisis” – John M. Tarrh

Hymn to the Fallen – John Williams, arr. Paul Lavender

Black Granite – James Hosay

Intermission

Second Half

American Landscape No. 1 – Robert W. Smith

American River Songs – Pierre La Plante

Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor – Emma Lazarus, Irving Berlin

Star Spangled Spectacular – George M. Cohan, Arr. John Cacavas

America the Beautiful – Samuel Augustus Ward, Arr. Carmen Dragon

The Stars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa

Lexington Visitor Center and Gift Shop Patriots’ Day Weekend Hours
2026-04-19 08:30 - 16:30 | Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
View our famed diorama depicting the Battle of Lexington and view the video short highlighting our Black Patriots Prince Estabrook and Eli Burdoo.

Presentations at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.

NEW! Take a Battle Green 360 tour. 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.

Public Restrooms available.

Cary Library Flash Mob
2026-04-19 15:00 | Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Come celebrate Patriots’ Day with a flash mob inside Cary Library on Sunday, April 19th, between 3PM and 3:15 PM! Lounge around, read a book, and join in a flash mob community sing-along of Lexington Patriots’ Day song to the tune of “Ode to Joy”. Anyone can come watch, enjoy, and experience the flash mob!

Don’t miss the moment. Join in Patriots’ Day celebration with community singalong to our own Lexington Patriot’s Day song!Lyrics are available online.

This event is free.

Check out the 2025 Patriots Day flash mob on YouTube!

Organized by Lexington High School Flash Mob Club in collaboration with Cary Memorial Library

Lexington Visitor Center and Gift Shop Patriots’ Day Weekend Hours
2026-04-20 08:30 - 16:30 | Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
View our famed diorama depicting the Battle of Lexington and view the video short highlighting our Black Patriots Prince Estabrook and Eli Burdoo.

Presentations at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.

NEW! Take a Battle Green 360 tour. 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.

Public Restrooms available|

Ye Old Burial Ground Ceremony
2026-04-20 09:30 | 1965 Massachusetts Avenue, 1965 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Daughters of the American Revolution 116th Wreath-Laying Ceremony
2026-04-20 10:00 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Depot Square

Patriots' Day Living History at Lexington History Museums
2026-04-20 11:00 | MA
Experience unique perspectives of history this Patriots’ Day! On Monday, April 20th, you can explore four unique sites from Lexington History Museums to learn more about this small farming town that ignited a war for independence.

Start with a scavenger hunt around the Battle Green for young historians, beginning from the Lexington Depot or Buckman Tavern. Then, meet living historians at Buckman Tavern to learn more about the ordinary people of 1775, or at Munroe Tavern to hear the British Redcoats’ perspective on the day. At the Hancock-Clarke House, learn more about Lexington’s 18th century Black community and their role in the American Revolution and beyond.

Events are: 11:00AM – 3:00 PM (Buckman, Hancock, Clarke), 12:00 – 3:00 PM (Munroe)

Paul Revere Arrival to the Battle Green on Horseback
2026-04-20 12:30 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Naturalization Ceremony
2026-04-21 11:00 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
On April 19th, 1775, Lexington’s town common made history as the site of the first shot of the Revolutionary War. From that war, a new country was born. 251 years later, we welcome a group of new Americans to this historic ground as they are formally naturalized as American citizens and become a part of our colorful national tapestry.

This event is open to the public, but seating is extremely limited.

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

Public Reception for 2026 Recipients of the White Tricorn Hat, Outstanding Youth, and Minuteman Cane Awards.
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Simon W. Robinson Masonic Lodge, 3 Bedford St, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
There will be a Public Reception on Sunday, April 26th for the 2026 winners of the White Tricorn Hat, Youth Award and Minuteman Cane Awards.

Please join us in Congratulating this year’s Recipients.

Light refreshments will be served.

Illusionist Rick Thomas
2026-04-26 15:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
RICK THOMAS stands as one of the most prolific magical entertainers of our time. He performs the most intriguing, innovative, and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world with a style and presence unlike any other magical entertainer. He weaves stunning magic, hysterical comedy, exquisite dancers, and an inspiring story into a seamless spectacle.

He has completed five world tours spanning over 50 countries with more than 20,000 shows that have captivated the hearts and imagination of millions. From commanding performances at Caesars Colosseum, headlining the iconic Sydney Opera House, starring in Las Vegas for 15 straight years and astonishing audiences on Broadway, Rick Thomas has left an indelible mark on the world stage.

Honors include the highest international title of “Illusionist of the World” by the World Magic Awards. He has also received the coveted “Key to the City of Las Vegas” and titled the most successful show for families in the city’s history.

Rick Thomas has appeared on countless national television specials, including his own primetime special on ABC, NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic, Masters of Illusion on the CW, MTV, FOX, TLC, Animal Planet, and the History Channel. Rick Thomas has solidified his place as a magical force… however he is not merely a magician – his show is a world-class powerhouse of entertainment.

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Screening of the Pompey Fiske Episode of The Black Patriots of Lexington
2026-04-29 18:30 | Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Explore the often-overlooked role that Black people played in the Battle of Lexington & the Revolutionary War, including enslaved soldiers.

Military Patriot Pompey Fiske – explore the role that Black men and women, like enslaved Lexington resident Pompey Fiske played in the Revolutionary War.

This episode features the inspirational story of Pompey Fiske and his journey from being an enslaved witness of the intense fighting at Fiske Farm on April 19, 1775 to a soldier in the Continental Army.

While enslaved, Pompey Fiske lived in the Ebenezer Fiske House, which is located on the eastern boundary of Minute Man National Historical Park near the intersection of Wood Street and Old Massachusetts Avenue.

Explore what it was like to be a servant for life in Colonial Lexington and to fight for a nascent country while enslaved.

A free event.

Presenters: Dr. Bill Poole, PhD, retired history and science teacher and historian for the Lexington Minute Men and Sean D. Osborne, public historian and producer of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series.

For more information on the Black Patriots of Lexington video series visit www.abclex.org and https://lex250.org/lexington-blackpatriots/

Cohosted by the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, Lexington History Museums and Tricons 2 Red Tails.

2026 Spring Plant Sale Pickup and Cash Sale
2026-05-01 16:00 - 2026-05-02 09:00 | Minuteman High School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420-3801, United States
The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its Spring Plant Sale and cash sale on Friday, May 1, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Minuteman High School. The address is 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421.

All items can be pre-ordered through April 24th and picked up on the sale days – we encourage early ordering as all items are sold on a first come, first served basis.

Place an order of plants you are interested!

Pick up your order on the dates listed above. Offerings include native shrub seedlings, wildflowers, ferns, grasses, and hardgoods such as garden labels. All plants are straight, native species that benefit our native pollinators, wildlife, and local ecosystem.

The Middlesex Conservation District is a not-for-profit environmental agency whose purpose is conservation of natural resources of Middlesex County. Proceeds from our biannual plant sales provide educational programs and other activities which aim to protect our soil and water resources.

For more information about our sale or programs please visit our website

The Annual Lexington Tattoo
2026-05-01 18:30 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
As the premier Fife & Drum Corps in eastern Massachusetts, the Corps will be welcoming 3 Fife and Drum Corps. This evening is filled with 18th Century music, pageantry and entertainment.
