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  • Girlstart summer program

    James FitzGerald Elementary 138 Beal Road, Waltham, MA

    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. […]

    Free
  • Firefighter Storytime

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

    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 camión de bomberos de cerca! También escucharemos historias increíbles juntos. On the library lawn. In case of rain: in the children's room.  

    Free
  • Concerts on the Common: Black Velvet Band

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • Bubbles at the Barnyard

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    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 […]

    $20
  • Youngest Innovators at the Charles River Museum!

    Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation 154 Moody Street, Waltham, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Mothers & daughters “girls night out:” Special screening of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.”

    Embassy Theater 16 Pine St., Waltham

    “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, puberty and growing up remain relevant in today’s world. Wellgirl enthusiastically invites mothers (or grandmothers, or aunties, or any other caregiver or mentor) and daughters […]

    $35
  • Free outdoor Zumba class

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • Susan Zalkind presents “The Waltham Murders”

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

    Waltham-based author Susan Zalkind presents her popular book, "The Waltham Murders: One Woman’s Pursuit to Expose the Truth Behind a Murder and a National Tragedy." Q&A session will follow! In […]

    Free
  • Conservation Commission Meeting

    Conservation Commission Meeting

    Zoom

    The Conservation Commission typically meets twice each month on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Meetings are usually held remotely via Zoom and are open to the public. Visit the commission's web page for more information (Zoom links are included in each posted agenda).

  • Movies at the Mansion: “Pride and Prejudice” (2005)

    Lyman Estate 185 Lyman Street, Waltham

    "Pride and Prejudice" (PG, 2005) 127 minutes. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this romance classic and the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen's birth at a mansion of the same […]

    Free
  • Circus Smirkus 2025 Big Top Tour

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Circus Smirkus is a non-profit international youth circus founded in 1987. Tickets on sale now! Friday, July 25, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 1 p.m. and 7 […]

    $40