Annual ice cream social!
2025-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Waltham Fields Community Farm, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
WFCF invites you to their annual ice cream social!
Bring a blanket and your appetite for frozen delights to the farm from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and help support WFCF education and food access programs!
Enjoy an evening on the farm alongside WFCF staff and farmers celebrating the end of the school year and the start of the summer season.
WFCF education team will dish out scoops of farm-fresh (dairy free) rhubarb sorbet and (milk-based) fresh mint ice cream, spun with love by Rancs from freshly harvested rhubarb and mints grown right here on the land WFCF stewards!
Parking available at 240 Beaver Street in the gravel parking lot. Street parking available alongside the farm on Linden Street.
All proceeds benefit WFCF Education for All scholarship fund, and WFCF food access programs.
$9 per sundae (two standard scoops of frozen delight plus unlimited toppings)!
Free admission, no registration required

CyclingSavvy course
2025-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 | MacArthur School, 494 Lincoln Street, Waltham, MA
June 20-21 CyclingSavvy course. Friday evening Zoom session, Saturday on-bike practice at the MacArthur School. Details are at https://cyclingsavvy.org/events/3-part-full-workshop-waltham-ma-june-20-21/
or sign up for the Zoom session only at https://cyclingsavvy.org/events/truth-and-techniques-june-20th-zoom/.

The World of Robert Roberts tour at Gore Place
2025-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Gore Place will offer an evening tour highlighting the life and activism of Robert Roberts, author of the “House Servant’s Directory” (1827) and head of household staff for Christopher and Rebecca Gore. Along the way, you will see the beautiful great stairs, peacock parlor, library, withdrawing room, bed chambers and servant’s quarters of the impressive 1806 mansion.
Admission is free, but space is limited. For details, visit goreplace.org.

Waltham Children's Business Fair
2025-06-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
International Children’s Convention 2025—Waltham Children’s Business Fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup businesses! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. We will host about 100 booths at the 9th annual event.

Dogs welcome! Lyman Estate landscape tour
2025-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham
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 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 July 19, August 16, 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.

Knotweed removal party
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Shaw’s supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA
Come help the local landscape breathe by cutting down Japanese knotweed along the Charles River Path during the Waltham Land Trust’s first big knotweed cutting event based out of Shaw’s in years!
Instruction on stopping the spread of knotweed, trash bags, gloves, and tools will be provided. Please bring loppers and work gloves if you have them. Also bring water and sunscreen, and dress to protect yourself from poison ivy, mosquitoes and ticks. Ideally this involves wearing long pants/sleeves and closed-toe shoes. Online registration is highly desired through walthamlandtrust.org.
There will be more knotweed parties throughout the growing season!

Workshop: Needle felt painting
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Gore Place is excited to once again welcome Rachel Benson from The Fiber Web to run a needle felting class at the farm. Join us to create a beautiful felt painting of a landscape at sunset, no experience necessary! Rachel will guide you step-by-step through the process. You will be blown away by what you create!
All supplies will be provided. Participants will take home their felt painting as well as have the option to purchase needle felting supplies to try new projects at home. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot!
This workshop is intended for ages 13 and up.

Summer Solstice
2025-06-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Piety Corner Club, 2 Worcester Lane, Waltham, MA
Summer Solstice—It’s the longest day of the year!
Live music, dancing, activities, outdoor games, potluck (finger food).
Meet new neighbors, see old friends.
Help make this event happen! We need help to plan & organize activities, setup, cleanup, greet people, perform…
To get involved, email: garschbob@gmail.com.

Summer on the Farm 2025
2025-06-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Waltham Fields Community Farm, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
A drop-off program for rising 1st through 8th grade youth all summer long.
Through 8-29-2025. View the complete schedule, session availability, and registration information here.

Board game collection launch party
2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Join us in the lecture hall for our board game collection launch party!! Check out our brand new board game collection and play some great games with your friends and neighbors! It’s going to be a blast!

Mill Talk: Living the harpsichord life; building and breathing the instrument
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
NOTE: This Mill Talk has been rescheduled from its original May 21 date.
Presented by Hendrik Broekman.
Throughout his decades of experience in this industry, Hendrik has found himself constantly asked about the craftsmanship behind these exquisite instruments, how they are manufactured, and more. He will be answering these questions while sharing what it is like to build and create a career centered around harpsichords. Henrik Broekman has been a pioneering craftsman, musician, and harpsichord builder for over 50 years.
This event is free, but registration is required.
This panel discussion is part of our current exhibit Rediscovering Waltham’s Harpsichord History and is paired with our May 23 panel discussion: Rediscovering Waltham’s harpsichord history with Hendrik Broekman, Allan Winkler and Mark Kroll—moderated by Laura Carlo (click to register).

Bonaparté Magic
2025-06-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Be astounded and amazed by legendary magician Bonaparté! Fun for all ages.
There will be two 45-minute performances, at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m.
This program is funded by the Mass Cultural Council, administered by the Waltham Cultural Council. Additional funding generously provided by the Friends of the Waltham Public Library.
Library Lawn. In the Children’s Room in case of rain.

Puppet show picnic at Gore Place
2025-06-26 17:00 - 19:15 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Celebrate the start of summer with dinner and a show at Gore Place—a picnic dinner and a puppet show, that is.
The Watertown Bookmobile will be there from 5 to 7 p.m.; Good News Gus and his puppet pals perform “The Caboose is Loose” starting at 5:45 p.m.; and following the show Kal’s Ice Cream Truck will sell ice cream until 7:15 p.m.
The puppet show picnic is free to attend. The first 40 registrants will receive a ticket for free ice cream. (Ice cream will be $5 after that.) Guests should bring their own picnic blanket and dinner. We hope your family will join us for a fun filled evening of books, puppets, and ice cream!
Please use our 249 Waltham Street, Watertown, entrance. Advanced registration is appreciated. To register, visit goreplace.org.

Waltham Land Trust—John Brewer's Tavern fundraiser
2025-06-26 17:00 - 21:00 | John Brewer’s Tavern, 39 Main Street, Waltham, 02453
Eat well, do good! Dine in or take out at John Brewer’s Tavern and 20% of your bill supports the Waltham Land Trust, our community’s primary environmental nonprofit group. This local eatery has been around in one form or another since 1770! Check out their fun, historic photos of Waltham, give your server the sheet found at walthamlandtrust.org, and WLT gets 20% of the bill. Good for dine-in and take-out. Email Sonja to save a spot at the WLT community table at 6 p.m. We’re especially interested in welcoming new folks to the table, which we will reserve in JB’s outdoor space! We’ll move inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Conservation Commission Meeting
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | 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).

Waltham Boys & Girls Club Summer Eats program launch
2025-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
On Waltham Common.
Waltham Boys & Girls Club will kick off Summer Eats, Massachusetts’ summer food service program, with a vibrant community celebration. The event promises fun, entertainment, and free meals for kids and teens, highlighting the power of community and the importance of supporting local families during summer break.
Kids and teens will enjoy a delicious free lunch prepared and served by the Waltham Boys & Girls Club teen interns. The meal will include chicken salad in a whole grain tortilla wrap, cucumber wheels, fresh watermelon, baked chips, and cake for dessert.
The fun doesn’t stop there! DJ MakBeatz will headline the event with live music to keep the energy high, while Pizzi Farm ice cream satisfies your sweet tooth. Complimentary haircuts will be provided to youth by MOBAR, ensuring everyone looks their best. Families can also look forward to an afternoon of engaging games, exciting prizes, and interactive activities brought to life by community partners.
The Summer Eats program, led by Project Bread, ensures children and teens have access to healthy, nutritious meals while school is out. Participating providers, like the Waltham Boys & Girls Club, operate meal sites paired with engaging activities and educational programs. Kids and teens are required to eat onsite at most Summer Eats sites.
All children and teens are welcome to receive free meals. No registration or ID required. For additional support, families can also access SUN Bucks (learn more here), a program providing grocery funding while kids are out of school.
Together, well celebrate the start of a summer focused on growth, learning, and the strength of Waltham!

Bigger than Dobbs: Hands off our healthcare
2025-06-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Hands off our medical decisions. Hands off our health data. Hands off medical research. Hands off Medicaid/MassHealth!
This is a critical moment to stand up for healthcare access, which is under threat from Trump’s Big Awful Budget Bill and Project 2025. Join us on the third anniversary of the Dobbs decision to stand up for healthcare access and reproductive freedom for all!
Sign up.

Bike Together Waltham—June family group ride
2025-06-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Waltham City Hall, 610 Main St., Waltham, MA, United States
Mark your calendars for our next weekend ride.
This will be a family-friendly group ride starting at City Hall. After the ride we will enjoy outdoor dining on Moody Street as a group.
We will ride 5 miles to West Newton and back, then lunch on Moody Street. Family-friendly!

Almuerzo Latino en Deep Ellum — Gastronoma, cervezas y amigos
2025-06-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Deep Ellum, 467 Moody St, Waltham, 02453
Almuerzo en Deep Ellum para compartir entre amigos. Este gastropub tiene buena seleccin de cervezas artesanales y platos sabrosos. Un espacio relajado para conocer personas, conversar en espaol y pasar un buen rato. Ideal si buscas hacer nuevas amistades o acabas de llegar a la ciudad.

Latin lunch at Deep Ellum – Food, beer, and friends
Share lunch with friends at Deep Ellum. This gastropub has a good selection of craft beer and tasty dishes. A relaxed space to meet people, chat in Spanish, and have a good time. Ideal if you’re looking to make new friends or have just arrived in town.

Waltham annual fireworks show
2025-06-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Moody Street Bridge, 139 Moody Street, Waltham, MA
The annual fireworks show is scheduled for June 29. Fireworks are set to begin at dusk.
The display will be set off from a barge set up in the Charles River near the Moody Street Bridge.
The Moody Street Bridge and Moody Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from the Riverwalk to Pine Street and open to pedestrian traffic only starting at 4 p.m.
See the city web page for additional information.

Concert on the Common: Swing Senders
2025-07-01 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: Swing Senders (swing)
Note: There will be no rain date for this week’s concert.
Sponsored by Waltham Arts Council.

Ruth Rappaport and Ben Wetherbee at Gore Place
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Gore Place, the historic estate in Waltham and Watertown, will present a concert by Ruth Rappaport and Ben Wetherbee. Guitarist Ruth Rappaport plays traditional music of America, Ireland, and the British Isles. Ben Wetherbee is an exciting fiddler and harmonica player. Hold on to your hats because their music is hard-driving! The concert will take place under the spacious Century Tent.
Gore Place is accredited by the American Association of Museums and receives funding from the Mass Cultural Council.

Free outdoor Zumba class
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-09 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! 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.

July Fourth family celebration
2025-07-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Prospect Hill Park, 314 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, 02451
The Waltham Recreation Department is hosting a free July Fourth family celebration, featuring food vendors, music, inflatables, patriotic crafts and games, amusements and more.

WPL Summer Series: Yoga on the Lawn
2025-07-08 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!*

Yoga at the Rose
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Rose Art Museum, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Unwind and reconnect with a free yoga session at Light of Reason (2014), Chris Burden’s iconic outdoor installation at the Rose Art Museum. Led by Brandeis Fitness Coordinator Kat Page, this all-levels workshop offers a peaceful and energizing way to end your day.
Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable workout attire—mats can be provided with advance notice. Space is limited to 40 participants, so be sure to register in advance! This outdoor session is weather-dependent and will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather.

Clinical Outreach Program: Exercise recommendations for older adults
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Waltham Senior Center, 488 Main Street, Waltham, MA
Exercise recommendations for older adults.
Learn more here. The Clinical Outreach Program is an initiative of Mass General Brigham (MGB) Sports Medicine in Waltham.

DJ night on the lawn
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
DJ Johnny Stevens of Soulelujah!
Grab a blanket, picnic, or your dancing shoes! Enjoy a night of soul, funk and R&B records outdoors on the library lawn.

Concerts on the Common: Watch City Cadillacs
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Rescheduled to Thursday, July 10, due to weather.
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: Watch City Cadillacs (doo-wop)
Sponsored by Everett & Sons Insurance and additional sponsors.
