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  • Tools for School: Backpack and school supply distribution

    Salvation Army 33 Myrtle Street, Waltham, MA

    The Salvation Army in Waltham is hosting its annual Tools for School: Backpack and school supply giveaway. Nearly 850 Waltham-, Watertown- and Newton-area youth and their families will enjoy giveaways, snacks, community resources, and complimentary haircuts. All children will receive a backpack full of back-to-school supplies, while supplies last. As one of the nation’s largest […]

    Free
  • Danielle Mckinney: Tell Me More

    Rose Art Museum 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    An emerging artist of remarkable talent, Danielle Mckinney paints sumptuous, meditative portraits imbued with a sensual and spiritual resonance. "Danielle Mckinney: Tell Me More," the artist's solo American museum debut, celebrates Mckinney's introspective explorations of Black womanhood, illuminating resilience, beauty, and autonomy. The exhibition brings together a series of paintings that blend art historical motifs […]

    Free
  • Fred Wilson: Reflections

    Rose Art Museum 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    "Fred Wilson: Reflections" is the artist's first museum survey in over a decade, showcasing his influential practice of reframing cultural narratives to expose hidden biases and challenge assumptions about history, race, and identity. The exhibition features his evocative black-and-white Murano glass chandeliers and mirrors, flag-inspired paintings addressing the African diaspora, and the debut of "Black […]

    Free
  • Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School: Ice Cream with Head of School

    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School 785 Beaver St, Waltham, MA

    Tour the campus, meet the Admission team, and have some ice cream with Lance Conrad, Head of School, and Kelly Walsh, Head of Middle School. Visiting campus is a great way to get a sense of what CH-CH has to offer. Link to register.  

    Free
  • Concert for Billy K.

    Waltham Common 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, United States

    Billy Karedes was a local musician. Upon his passing six years ago he donated all his equipment to the Rock Band Camp program. Come out to support three bands from the Waltham Rock Band Camp plus other student-led groups at the sixth annual show. Free to the public but donations welcomed.

    Free
  • Cross-campus tour: C. Rose Smith and Danielle Mckinney

    Kniznick Gallery at Brandeis University 515 South Street, Waltham

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon of art and exploration across Brandeis University! Begin your journey at the Kniznick Gallery with an artist-guided tour of "C. Rose Smith: A Silent Rage." The exhibition brings together Smith’s arresting black-and-white photographs taken on location at Southern plantations and Northern textile mills, both sites complicit in the economy […]

    Free
  • Alumni in the Archives: Celebrate WHS Homecoming

    Waltham Public Library 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, United States

    Before the Waltham High School homecoming parade and football game, come take a pre-parade with us down memory lane! Copies of the WHS yearbook, "The Mirror," from 1904 to 2025 will be available for perusing, along with other photos and WHS memorabilia! In the Waltham room.

    Free
  • WHS homecoming parade

    Waltham High School 554 Lexington St, Waltham, MA

    Join us for a special celebration of Waltham High School's homecoming parade! The parade will begin at the the Valor School (former Waltham High School), travel down Lexington Street to Bacon Street, and continue to Leary Field, where the homecoming football game will begin at 2:00 p.m. Route map here. Many Waltham High School student […]

    Free
  • Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School fall open house

    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School 785 Beaver St, Waltham, MA

    Attendees of our open house will tour our 42-acre Waltham campus, meet our engaging teachers and students, and see first-hand how CH-CH students develop a sense of strength, engagement, and awareness that drives them to achieve their best. Save your spot by registering. If you have any questions please reach out to us at admissions@chch.org […]

    Free
  • Waltham High School fall musical: ‘Anything Goes’

    Waltham High School 554 Lexington St, Waltham, MA

    Prepare to sail to adventure with Waltham High School's fall musical "Anything Goes." There will be three performances: Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 19 at 3:00 p.m., ticket price $10. Thursday and Friday evenings, Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:00 p.m., ticket price $15. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at lunches on Nov. 19 […]

  • Waltham High School Fall Musical: Anything Goes

    Waltham High School 554 Lexington St, Waltham, MA

    Prepare to sail to adventure with Waltham High School's Fall Musical "Anything Goes." There will be three performances: Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 19 at 3:00 pm., ticket price $10 Thursday & Friday evenings, Nov. 20 & 21 at 7:00 pm, ticket price $15 Tickets can be purchased at the door or at lunches on Nov. 19-21. […]

  • Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School info session

    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School 785 Beaver St, Waltham, MA

    Join us for an admissions info session on our beautiful 42-acre Waltham campus. These intimate, in-person sessions offer prospective families the opportunity to get to know Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall through […]