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  • Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts

    Brandeis University 415 South Street, Waltham, MA

    Celebrate the enduring spirit of creativity at the Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts, Brandeis University's annual campus-wide celebration of the arts. Founded in 1952 by legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein to honor the university's first graduating class, the festival showcases the vibrant artistic talents of Brandeis students, faculty, and staff, alongside renowned […]

    Free

  • Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Since 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this historic, 50-acre estate. The festival will take place on April 26, rain or shine. For ticket information, vendor information, or to learn how to […]

    $20

  • The inaugural NextGen STEMFest

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

    A day-long community-focused STEM festival. Let your curiosity wander! Innovation and creativity rule the day. The NextGen STEMFest is an event designed to ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in students of all ages. This new festival is funded by the National Science Foundation in celebration of their 75th anniversary, at […]

    Free

  • Watch City Steampunk Festival

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

    The Watch City Steampunk Festival is a free outdoor community festival held in historic Waltham, Massachusetts. We will be back again on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend in downtown Waltham. Please join us! Well be on Waltham Common, located next to Waltham City Hall. Learn more via our Frequently Asked Questions page. The Watch […]

    Free

  • Guided walk along the Charles River

    Landry Park 154 Moody St, Waltham, MA

    Take a break from the Watch City Steampunk Festival with an easy walk along the Charles. We'll learn about the mill and its environs as we trek over the beautiful boardwalk that passes by the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation. After continuing under Elm Street on the paved pathway, we'll cross to the […]

    Free

  • Charles River Watershed Association 2025 Herring Festival

    Watertown Dam 64 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA

    A free day of family fun with live music, food trucks, community art, and more! Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) will host its 2025 Herring Festival, a family-friendly event celebrating the annual migration of fish from the ocean into the Charles River, on Sunday, May 18, at the Watertown dam. The event is free to […]

    Free

  • Manhattan Shorts Film Festival

    Embassy Theater 16 Pine St., Waltham

    The Embassy Theater, Waltham, is proud to once again host the Manhattan Shorts Film Festival! Come watch these highly curated shorts and be the judge! Film lovers worldwide will unite in over 500 locations between September 25 and October 5 for one reason: to view and vote on the ten finalist films in the 28th […]

    $15

  • REACH Fall Festival and 5K race

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

    REACH's annual Fall Festival is returning, and for the first time it will have a 'Reach Beyond the Finish Line' 5K run/walk! As always, you can come at no cost and enjoy a day filled with fun activities, live music, and delicious food and treats on the Waltham Common. If you'd also like to participate […]

    Free

  • Festival of Trees at Sacred Heart Church

    Sacred Heart Church 311 River Street, Waltham, MA

    Join us for our free three-day festival held in our stunningly decorated church foyer. Attendees can enter to win their favorite tree, enjoy delicious baked goods and hot beverages, take festive family photos, and more! Festival times: Thursday, Dec. 4: Noon - 4 p.m. By-appointment Christmas tree set up Friday, Dec. 5: 9 a.m. - […]

    Free

  • Festival of Trees at Sacred Heart Church

    Sacred Heart Church 311 River Street, Waltham, MA

    Join us Sunday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.  for the third day of our free three-day festival held in our stunningly decorated church foyer. Attendees can enter to win their favorite tree, enjoy delicious baked goods and hot beverages, take festive family photos, and more! Drawings for Christmas trees will be held today, […]

    Free