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  • Patriots’ Day Bell Concert

    Hancock United Church of Christ, Clark Hall 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, 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…

  • Patriots’ Day Parade Float Judging

    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

    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

    Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, United States

    This concert 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.

    Free

  • Lexington Visitor Center and Gift Shop Patriots’ Day Weekend Hours

    Lexington Visitor's Center 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

    View our famed diorama depicting the Battle of Lexington and view video short highlighting our Black Patriot’s 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.

  • Lexington Visitor Center and Gift Shop Patriots’ Day Weekend Hours

    Lexington Visitor's Center 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

    View our famed diorama depicting the Battle of Lexington and view video short highlighting our Black Patriot’s 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|

  • Patriots’ Day Living History at Lexington History Museums

    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.

  • Naturalization Ceremony

    Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 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.

  • An Evening with Shakespeare

    Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 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…

  • Illusionist Rick Thomas

    Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 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…