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Add EventMeet 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.
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 dates: Thursdays of the same week). This week: Black Velvet Band (Irish) Sponsored by Waltham Tourism.
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, 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 […]
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 show up and dance! Join the Facebook group for any updates regarding rain/weather. Instructor: Jen Williams and friends Presented by Healthy Waltham, Cummings Foundation, and […]
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 […]
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 the Lecture Hall.
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).
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
