Free outdoor Zumba class
2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, 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 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 Healthy Habits.

Waltham Public Schools Rock Band Camp concert
2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Waltham High School, 554 Lexington St, Waltham, MA
This camp rocks!
Our 21st annual concert featuring three bands composed of camp students in middle school and high school performing rock, motown and blues.
Tickets at the door, $15 adults / $10 seniors and students. All proceeds go to the Walter Tokarcyzk Scholarship.
Parking in the rear.

Concert in the Carriage House: The Beet Boxers
2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Half Past Four / The Beet Boxers is an old-timey string quartet that plays American roots music especially tunes from around Appalachia. Featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and hurdy-gurdy, the band delivers a mix of toe-tapping instrumentals and soulful songs. Rich vocal harmonies and a solid groove make for fun that strictly shouldn’t be legal.
This concert takes place in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House at Gore Place. Parking is free.

National Purple Heart Day
2025-08-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Waltham City Hall, 610 Main St., Waltham, MA, United States
Join the Veterans’ Services Department for a Purple Heart flag raising.

DJ night with Johnny Stevens of Soulelujah
2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
*Rescheduled from July 10*
Grab a blanket, picnic, or your dancing shoes! Enjoy a night of soul, funk and R&B records outdoors on the library lawn with DJ Johnny Stevens of the award-winning all-vinyl DJ collective and dance party, Soulelujah!
Library lawn. In case of bad weather, in the lecture hall.

Rockin' at the Post 2025: Slip Resistant Soul
2025-08-08 18:00 - 23:30 | American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverly Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA
While Waltham Riverfest will not take place this year, the spirit of local music, art, and community is still very much alive.
Watch City Arts is proud to present “Rockin’ at the Post 2025” a five-week indoor summer concert series, every Friday night in August.
Live Bands — Music Bingo — Cash Bar — Vendors. BYO food or bring potluck to share.
Music Bingo: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Live Music: 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
$25 online or card at door. $20 cash at door. $10 American Legion Members, cash with ID.
Music Bingo Cards $5 (cash) / $10 (swipe).
Your donations support future events!
This event was created to provide performance and vending opportunities for musicians and artists looking forward to Riverfest. It also offers a welcoming space for neighbors to gather, enjoy live music, and celebrate Waltham’s creative community.
If you are interested in supporting the return of Riverfest or becoming involved in organizing future community events, please reach out to Robin Capello at robin@watchcityarts.org. Information on volunteer opportunities and task descriptions for upcoming events will be available at each “Rockin’ at the Post” concert.

ALS fundraiser work out and BBQ
2025-08-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Flight Performance and Fitness, 13 Wall Street, Waltham, 02453
Join us Saturday, August 9, for our annual BBQ and fundraiser in support of ALS research.
Two workout classes (8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.), dunk tank, lawn games, DJ, and post-workout BBQ raffle with amazing prizes.
100% of proceeds go to ALS!
Family-friendly. Community-driven. Impact-focused.
Want to donate a raffle prize? Email us at flightperformanceandfitness@gmail.com!

Grateful Shabbat
2025-08-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard Street, Waltham, MA
Let there be songs to fill the air! Temple Beth Israel of Waltham invites you to a Shabbat morning service infused with melodies of the Grateful Dead.
August 9 is Jerry Garcia’s secular yahrtzeit (which concludes fans’ Days Between) and it is Tu B’Av (15th of Av), Jews’ Valentines Day. Temple member and Grateful Dead scholar Scott A. Tepper will help us make a fine connection between the music, Shabbat, love, and each other.
Join us in person or online. The link for services is on www.tbiwaltham.org. Tie-dye optional!

Waltham Repair Cafe
2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
We are back and excited to provide this free service to the community!
Bring your well-loved items and our volunteers will try to repair them. With the support of the Charles River Museum, we can ensure that this event remains free and open to the public. Please explore this wonderful museum and event space while you are here!
Donations and tips will be accepted, but are not required or expected.

Tools for School: Backpack and school supply distribution
2025-08-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 non-profit organizations, the Salvation Army opens its doors to children and families in need throughout every zip code in Massachusetts without discrimination.
For information about the Salvation Army’s youth programs, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.salvationarmyma.org/waltham or call 781-894-0413.

WPL Summer Series: Yoga on the Lawn
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Enjoy yoga in the afternoon with Gwenivere Lovewell of Shiva Shakti Waltham. Bring a mat and join us!
No registration required.
*In case of rain we will meet in the Lecture Hall!*

Prospect Hill Park Volunteer Day
2025-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Prospect Hill Park, 314 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, 02451
Projects are still TBD, but our aim is one park maintenance project and one invasive plant removal project.
RSVP if interested in attending.

Concerts on the Common: Cactus Gang
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, 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 dates: Thursdays of the same week).
This week: Cactus Gang (Country)
Sponsored by Everett & Sons Insurance and additional sponsors.

Free outdoor Zumba class
2025-08-13 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. 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 Healthy Habits.

Bike Together Waltham—August evening group ride
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Margaritas, 211 Moody Street, Waltham, MA
Join us for our next evening ride! Meet next to the Margaritas patio.
We will ride into Weston and up to Winter Street, and have dinner at either The Painted Burro or The Local.
Please bring front and rear lights.

Waltham Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon
2025-08-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Mighty Squirrel—Waltham, 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA
Get ready to fire up your taste buds, network with local professionals and win raffle prizes.
$35 for members, $40 for nonmembers.

Clinical Outreach Program: Neuropathy
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Waltham Senior Center, 488 Main Street, Waltham, MA
CORRECTION: This program is on August 14, not August 15 as previously posted.
Neuropathy.
Learn more here. The Clinical Outreach Program is an initiative of Mass General Brigham (MGB) Sports Medicine in Waltham.

Bouncy house party!
2025-08-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Bouncy house party / Fiesta con casa inflable
Celebrate the end of summer with bouncy house fun, free ice cream and tunes with DJ MakBeatz!
On the library lawn.
¡Celebra el final del verano saltando en la casa inflable, habrá mucha diversión, helados gratis y música con DJ Makbeatz!

Corn roast at Gore Place
2025-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Celebrate the sweet corn season during the annual corn roast at Gore Place, the historic estate in Waltham. Enjoy roasted corn freshly picked from local farms, live music, and activities for the kids. Bring a picnic blanket to stay and enjoy the music or you can takeaway. This is a great way to support local farms, local food and your local museum.
This event is free, but tickets are recommended and pre-registration is appreciated.
Free parking. Food and drinks sold a la carte.
Rain date: August 21, 2025.

Evening with author and Waltham native Richard Ballo
2025-08-14 18:30 - 20:00 | The Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
Richard Ballo is a multi-award winning author and a popular national speaker on topics including death and dying, grief, bereavement, and healing. Richard, WHS class of ’72, will engage us in his writing process that led to his numerous stirring and insightful books. Join us for book signings and a conversation with Richard after the presentation.
To reserve your seat: Email info@walthammuseum.org or call 781-893-9020.

Rockin' at the Post 2025: Soft Touch
2025-08-15 18:00 - 23:30 | American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverly Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA

Lyman Estate landscape tour
2025-08-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham
Walk the rolling paths and garden trails of the 37-acre Lyman estate with us. Enjoy the outdoors while learning about the fascinating history of the grounds.
Tour will meet at the front door of the mansion and will run rain or shine. The greenhouses, one of the oldest surviving complexes in the country, will be open 9:30-4:00 and participants can visit before or after the tour.
The Lyman Estate landscape tour will also be offered on September 20 and October 18.
Accessibility Considerations: This outdoor tour involves traversing uneven surfaces and some stairs for 90 minutes.
Please call 617-994-6672 for more information.

4th Annual Moody Street Car Show
2025-08-16 12:00 - 16:30 | Moody Street, Moody Street, Waltham, MA
Entire length of Moody Street from Maple Street to Pine Street.
For registration please contact Charlie: 617-257-2315.
Free to the public. Car fee: $10 (collected at Spruce Street entrance on the day of event).

Traditional skills workshop: Embroidery
2025-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Join us for another installment in our Traditional Skills series for teens and adults.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at embroidery? Join us for a Traditional Skills Embroidery workshop in the mansion with Meaghan Monroe of Subito Farm Designs. While sitting in the 1806 mansion, you will learn to embroider, much as Rebecca Gore herself would have done.
Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot.
*Traditional Skills workshops are intended for teens and adults only.
General admission $40, Members $35, Card to Culture $15.

Mayor's annual summer concert
2025-08-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a fun and free night filled with various genres of excellent live music. Lots of fun for the whole family.

Supper on the farm with chef Dan Lane
2025-08-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Waltham Fields Community Farm, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Please join us for an unforgettable evening alongside our beautiful growing fields. Together we’ll celebrate the bounty of our farm and the strength of our community!
We’ll gather at one table for a multi-course meal, served family style, featuring tasty dishes for vegans, gluten- and dairy-free eaters, and omnivores alike.
With an eye for new twists on old favorites and enjoyable innovations designed to broaden his menus, Waltham resident chef Dan Lane has worked for some of the best area restaurants, including Biltmore Bar and Grill in Newton, the Blue Room in Cambridge, Bison County in Waltham, and the Union Straw in Foxboro. In the spring of 2022, Lane donned the apron as executive chef at The Tack Room in Lincoln. A multi-award winning competitive chef, Lane is also the producer of his own line of dry rubs and sauces.
Become a member to save and to support our year-round work cultivating sustainable equitable relationships between people, their food supply, and the land from which it grows. Seating limited to 125 guests
$115 Members
$125 Nonmembers
Purchase tickets.
Please bring your own plate. We will provide a composting and wash station.

Concert on the Common: Billy & The Jets
2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, 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 dates: Thursdays of the same week).
This week: Billy & The Jets (Elton John)
Sponsored by Bentley University.

Bubbles at the Barnyard
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 extra pair of socks or you’ll be leaving with wet feet!
This program is recommended for kids aged 3-5.
$20 per child (ticket includes up to 2 adults), $15 per child of members (ticket includes up to 2 adults), $5 for Card to Culture (ticket includes 1 child and up to 2 adults).

Danielle Mckinney: Tell Me More
2025-08-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Rose Art Museum, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, 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 with contemporary sensibilities, creating unforgettable images that are both timeless and radical.
At Brandeis University’s Rose Art Museum in the Mildred S. Lee Gallery through January 4, 2026.
This exhibition is supported by the Ruth Ann and Nathan Perlmutter Artist-in-Residence Award Fund and Marianne Boesky Gallery.

Fred Wilson: Reflections
2025-08-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Rose Art Museum, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, 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 Now!”, a large-scale conceptual installation of found objects exploring Blackness as both color and concept.
Through beauty, symbolism, and critical reflection, Wilson invites viewers to reconsider cultural memory, colonial legacies, and the invisible forces that shape our understanding of the world.
At Brandeis University’s Rose Art Museum in the Lois Foster Wing through January 4, 2026.
This exhibition is supported in part by Pace Gallery.
