Board of Library Trustees meeting
2026-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
A Board of Library Trustees appointed by the mayor establishes Waltham Public Library policies, which are administered by the Library Director.
The Trustees typically meet on the second Thursday of each month from September through June, at 2:00 p.m. in the Trustees Room. Meetings are open to the public, and interested citizens are welcome to attend.
Meeting dates and previous agendas and minutes can be found here.

Local News Day meet-up with the Waltham Times
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Mighty Squirrel—Waltham, 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Join The Waltham Times team on Thursday, April 9, as we celebrate Local News Day, a nationwide event recognizing the vital role of local newsrooms in delivering fact-based, accountable journalism to communities.
We’re marking the occasion with two informal gatherings. Join us for lunch or after work to meet members of our newsroom and volunteer team for lively conversations about Waltham’s stories and what local news means to you. Share your ideas for local coverage!
We’d love to see you at either (or both!):
Shoppers Café, 731 Moody St. — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Light lunch served.
Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Bar, 411 Waverly Oaks Road — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Light refreshments. Cash bar.
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than spending time with you.
Bring a friend or neighbor who doesn’t know about the Times. Help us grow!
Space is limited so please register in advance.
The event is free but please register by April 6 so we can plan for the number of people attending. Thank you!

Indivisible Waltham rally
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Main and Moody, 1 Moody Street, Waltham, MA
Indivisible Waltham is holding a rally to oppose the war in Iran.

Cedar Hill: Cornelia Warren’s gift to the Girl Scouts
2026-04-12 13:30 - 15:00 | The Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
Join us as we continue our Social Series with “Cedar Hill: Cornelia Warren’s gift to the Girl Scouts” with Francine Edwards, one of the co-founders of the Girl Scout Museum at Cedar Hill.
This event provides a retrospective look at Cedar Hill, a woodland oasis away from the bustle of modern life, where campers can enjoy the beauty and respite nature has to offer. A gift from the estate of Cornelia Warren over 100 years ago, Camp Cedar Hill has become the hub of operations for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council, Inc.
Seats are limited. Signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing with your name, phone number, and the number of participants.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Historical Commission meeting
2026-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
The Waltham Historical Commission meets monthly, year-round. Meetings are typically held on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. To appear before the WHC or to submit correspondence or information, contact the commission 10 business days prior to the meeting.
Meetings are usually held remotely via Zoom and are open to the public. A Zoom link is included within each individual meeting agenda.

Waltham Clothing Exchange now open on Tuesdays
2026-04-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:30 | First Parish Church, 50 Church St, Waltham, MA
The Waltham Clothing Exchange (WCE) is now open for its spring season on Tuesdays only from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through May 12.
WCE is a friendly thrift shop and consignment store serving the community for 67 years. It’s a lot more than clothing. We offer affordable clothing for all ages, shoes, dozens of handbags, a variety of household goods, glassware, dinnerware, small appliances, countless books, CDs, DVDs, toys, games, puzzles, stuffed critters, craft materials, art pictures and picture frames, and jewelry. It’s like a huge garage sale!

National Grid — Customer assistance event
2026-04-14 15:30 - 17:30 | McDevitt Middle School, 75 Church Street, Waltham, MA
Meet with assistance program experts and connect with the resources your family needs, all under one roof, all in one day. Our advocates will be on-site to help you explore options and determine your eligibility for assistance including the following:

Discount rate
Payment plans
Budget plan
Arrears management program (AMP)

No appointment is needed, but bring the following when you visit:

If you receive SNAP, MassHealth, SSI or WIC, bring your benefit card and/or program acceptance letter to enroll in our Discount Rate Program.

If you’re unable to attend, please email NE Consumer Advocates to connect with your local advocate.
If you are looking for assistance, we’re here for you. Learn more.

School Committee meeting
2026-04-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 22:00 | 617 Lexington St, 617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA
The School Committee typically meets twice per month (once each in July and August) on Wednesday evenings. Check the School Committee web site to confirm meeting dates and times.
Unless specifically noted, all regular meetings of the Waltham School Committee begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the Cannon Lecture Hall at 617 Lexington Street.
The Waltham Times is aware that after the City of Waltham web site update in June 2026, links were not automatically redirected to the new site. We continue to modify city government calendar event listings to account for this change.

Traffic Commission meeting
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Waltham City Hall, 610 Main St., Waltham, MA, United States
The Waltham Traffic Commission meets monthly, September to June. Meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month, at 10 a.m., with changes to accommodate special meetings and holidays.
Meetings are held at City Hall, 610 Main Street, on the second floor, in the council chamber. Members of the public are invited to attend. Visit the commission’s web page near the date of each meeting to review the agenda.

Minutemen Toastmasters of Waltham
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Meadow Green Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 45 Woburn St. off Trapelo Rd., Waltham, 02452
Gain confidence as a public speaker. Our club, within Toastmasters International, works on improving communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. We meet twice a month, first and third Thursday nights. The first meeting of the month is via Zoom, while the third Thursday meeting is hybrid with the in-person location at Meadow Green. Please join us as our guest.
Email Ellie for specific meeting details and information on attending via Zoom.

Minutemen Toastmasters of Waltham 50th anniversary open house
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Meadow Green Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 45 Woburn St. off Trapelo Rd., Waltham, 02452
A celebration of our club in Toastmasters International to observe 50 years working on our speaking skills! Come on in and see how we can help you. Enjoy some snacks. Meet our team. You can practice: give a 1- to 2-minute talk or sit back and observe. We have fun and learn so much. You may also contact the organizer through our web page for instructions on how to join our hybrid meeting.

Waltham Clothing Exchange — open for one Saturday
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | First Parish Church, 50 Church St, Waltham, MA
The Waltham Clothing Exchange (WCE) will be open this spring on one Saturday: April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Normal hours for WCE this spring are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until May 12.
WCE is a friendly thrift shop and consignment store serving the community for 67 years. It’s a lot more than clothing. We offer affordable clothing for all ages, shoes, dozens of handbags, a variety of household goods, glassware, dinnerware, small appliances, countless books, CDs, DVDs, toys, games, puzzles, stuffed critters, craft materials, art pictures and picture frames, and jewelry. It’s like a huge garage sale!

Annual volunteer stewards training
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Prospect Hill Park, 314 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, 02451
Join the Waltham Land Trust for their free, annual training for volunteer trail and land restoration stewards, covering native and invasive plants and trail sustainability. Co-hosted with City of Waltham Ranger Adam Green, the workshop features both classroom and field instruction.
Lunch and tools provided. Registration required.

Volunteer day at Prospect Hill Park
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Prospect Hill Park, 314 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, 02451
Spring is here and Earth Day is near! Come volunteer in Prospect Hill Park to pick up litter and clear vegetation. Whether this is your first time or 100th time volunteering, this service project is open to all ages and ability levels. Please RSVP so we know how many volunteers to expect.
We will meet at the entrance to the park between 200 and 300 Fifth Ave in Waltham (not the Totten Pond Road entrance). Come outside, get active, and enjoy this crown jewel of Waltham.

Annual citywide clean-up
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Waltham Public Works, 165 Lexington St., Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Join us as we clean up the city of trash and litter! We are seeking volunteers including students, shopkeepers, neighbors, service organizations, large corporations, churches, youth organizations and more. Volunteers may join as individuals or in groups to work in parks and on streets and sidewalks.
Meet at at the rear of the DPW building at 155 Lexington Street at 9 a.m. Email Chris Falzone or call 781-314-3859.

Charles River Earth Day Cleanup—WLT --FULL
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Charles River
This event is now full. Sign up will go to a wait list.
It may seem far away, but at the Waltham Land Trust we’re already thinking about the 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup on April 25. Join this special event and help remove litter or invasive plants from along the banks of the Charles River!
Space along the Charles by Shaw’s is limited, so register today.

CyclingSavvy Zoom session
2026-04-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
This virtual class introduces key concepts from CyclingSavvy. Learn essential riding techniques and principles that help cyclists ride confidently. Ideal for both new and experienced riders looking to deepen their understanding of safe cycling practices. Sign up here or contact the instructor directly.

Pizza and 'The Choice' with RCWaltham
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | First Parish Church, 50 Church St, Waltham, MA
“The Choice” is a 25-minute documentary about ranked choice voting that follows the journey of two everyday people in their election campaigns for Portland city council: one, an educator and community organizer; the other, a police officer. Join us in person to celebrate spring with socializing, pizza and a short movie, and a discussion about the Portland experience and what Waltham voters can learn from it.

Annual Heroes brunch
2026-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | American Legion Joseph F. Hill Post, 215 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Please join us for the 17th annual Heroes Awards celebration.
This year’s honorees are (for 2025):

Clarence Darrow Richardson, Jr.
Dr. Nadene B. Stein
Waltham Educators Association
The Waltham Times

Tickets can be purchased here.
As Waltham’s official branch of the Democratic Party, the Waltham Democratic City Committee is the local voice for the party’s values of economic opportunity, environmental protection, a fair and strong safety net, and equal rights for all.

Half-price time at the Waltham Clothing Exchange Thrift Shop
2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:30 | First Parish Church, 50 Church St, Waltham, MA
The Spring Season Half-Price Sale is here! We will take half-off the tagged price at check-out. Great bargains on a lot of neat stuff at the lower level of the classic white church (First Parish).
We have had a good selling season but the shelves and clothing racks still have plenty of goods at terrific prices. Did you know that the minimum sale price for our consignors is $2.00? There are lots of items priced that low and many not much higher. And now everything is half-price! There is a wide variety of items including collectible dishes, videos, books, games, stuffed animals, toys, shoes, purses, glittery jewelry and clothing, and more. Plenty of adult’s and children’s clothing on 19 racks. If you wait for the final clearance sale on May 12 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. only), the best stuff will be gone.

Free outdoor Zumba class
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Join us on the Waltham Common for a free outdoor Zumba class!
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Every Wednesday, May 6 to August 12 unless otherwise posted.
Instructor: Jen Williams and friends.
Presented by Healthy Waltham in Partnership with House of Glōw Studios.

Blue Collar 101: Building trades & the path through apprenticeship
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
What does it actually take to become a carpenter in the 21st century? What range of skills and specialties does the trade encompass, and how does someone learn them? For the inaugural session of Blue Collar 101, we’re bringing together voices from across the carpentry and building trades to answer those questions directly. Joining us will be members of Local 339 of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters alongside a representative from the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards (Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development).
This is a panel conversation for the general public and those interested in pathways to the trades and industrial work. Expect honest, ground-level discussion about what the work looks like day to day, how skills are acquired, what the apprenticeship pipeline actually offers, and what the public often gets wrong about the trades.
This will be the first of a series of events, each spotlighting a different trade or type of industrial work, including those that keep our electrical grid powered, water flowing, transit systems running on time, and our modern world functioning around us.
Free and open to the public but registration is recommended. Doors open at 6:30.

Minutemen Toastmasters of Waltham
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

Third annual Belmont community clothing swap
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15 Ledgewood Place, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
Come shop the Belmont Clothing Swap on May 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Donations of gently used clothes, coats, shoes and accessories can be dropped off at 104 Fletcher Road, Belmont, before the swap, or brought to the church on the day of. Everyone is welcome and everything is free!

Waltham Garden Club annual plant sale and seed giveaway
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Waltham Senior Center, 488 Main Street, Waltham, MA
Get your garden started with our favorite flowers and plants! Free seed packets for flowers, veggies and herbs. Please join us and help the club raise money for its various programming and community projects throughout the year.
Note location: Parking lot at the Waltham Senior Center, 488 Main Street.

Blood drive at First Parish Church
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | First Parish Church, 50 Church St, Waltham, MA
This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event.
The Watch City Steampunk Festival/Heinlein Society Blood Drive will take place at First Parish in Waltham on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can arrive early, donate, help people in need, and still attend the festival!
Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross May 1-17 and get a $20 Amazon gift card! Visit the American Red Cross and search for zip code “02452” on May 9.
