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Add EventPark and meet at 130 River Street, back right (southwest) corner. Stroll on a level, easy-to-walk paved path along the Charles River in search of Wood Ducks, Yellow Warblers, Warbling Vireos, and Great Blue Heron. Dogs are not allowed as they tend to scare off birds. Waltham Land Trust and Brookline Bird Club. Rain cancels.
Walk in the paw-prints of the Lyman family's beloved pets on the rolling paths and garden trails of the 37-acre Lyman Estate! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this edition of the Lyman Estate landscape tour. Enjoy the outdoors together while learning about the fascinating history of the grounds. Tour will […]
Shop local! Shop outdoors! The Waltham Farmers' Market features locally-grown produce, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, soaps, sauces, wine and mead, and prepared specialty meals to go. The location for 2025 is 65 Lexington Street, the former Elks lodge. The market is held rain or shine and is wheelchair-, bicycle- and stroller-accessible. Hours are Saturdays, 9:30 […]
From cooking meals to operating a factory loom, laborers made the Lyman family's life on a grand estate possible. Hundreds of workers were employed in occupations like gardeners, maids, and farm hands during the Lyman Estate's 150+ years of operation. Thousands more held positions in industries that helped the family prosper financially, like the textile […]
Girlstart is hosting week-long day programs packed with hands-on STEM adventures at FitzGerald Elementary and MacArthur Elementary for students entering 4th or 5th grade in the 2025-2026 academic year. From interactive experiments to creative challenges, campers dive into science, technology, engineering, and math in engaging ways—sparking curiosity and encouraging a lasting interest in STEM careers. […]
Meet a real firefighter, see a fire engine up close and read some great stories together! Fun for all ages. ¡Ven a conocer a un bombero real y ve un […]
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for the Waltham Arts Council's free Concerts on the Common summer series. Every Tuesday night in July and August (rain […]
Come on down to the Farm at Gore Place for some sudsy fun! Kids will get to try their hand at washing their socks, using historical tools, like washboards and a hand-wringing machine. Then we’ll make our own bubble wands and blow giant bubbles using our special secret bubble recipe. Make sure to bring an […]
Our youngest innovators are welcomed to the Charles River Museum for a program of activities and fun, led by our experienced early childhood educator, Carole Pugliese. Designed for kids 4-7 years old with accompanying adult(s). This program is free for child participants and is part of our efforts to inspire future innovators right from the […]
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” was first published over 50 years ago but Judy Blume’s story of an 11-year-old girl and the book's themes of friendship, family, self-identity, […]
Join us on the Waltham Common for a free outdoor Zumba class! These classes will be offered every Wednesday night through August 13. All ages and abilities are welcome. Just […]
Excavated between 1639 and 1641, the Mother Brook canal in Dedham is arguably the oldest power canal in North America. The waterway connects the Charles and the Neponset Rivers by way of an inland spring-fed brook. Join us at the Charles River Museum for a discussion of the industrial uses of the canal and East […]
