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  • Santa Parade and Holiday Lighting

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

    The Santa parade will begin at 2 p.m., proceed through the neighborhoods of Waltham, and end at City Hall at 4 p.m. Mayor McCarthy along with the Waltham Fire and Police Departments will be taking Santa Claus around the city to say hello and bring a smile to the citizens of Waltham. Check the city […]

    Free
  • 2025 Veterans Day ceremony and Circle of Remembrance dedication

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

    The City of Waltham Veterans Services and the Waltham Allied Veterans Council will honor all veterans at a ceremony to be held at the Circle of Remembrance on Waltham Common. The Circle of Remembrance 19th annual brick dedication ceremony will follow after our Veterans Day ceremony. All veteran groups will meet at the Elm Street […]

    Free
  • Tribute to Samuel M. Shriberg

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

    UPDATE: The correct time for this event is 10:00 a.m., not 9:30 as previously posted. There will be a tribute to honor Samuel M. Shriberg, the founder of Support our Servicemen, a group of city councilors and other residents who baked cookies, sent holiday gifts and, with local schoolchildren, sent servicemen letters, drawings and a […]

    Free
  • Waltham Girl Scouts day of service

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

    Waltham Girl Scouts is hosting a day of service event on Waltham Common at the gazebo. Bring donations and stay for some fun activities! A full list of needed donations is at this link. Please Bring: Cat food (canned and dry) Socks (new, warm) Candy (wrapped) Granola bars Disposable diapers/wipes Sanitary products Toys (new, unwrapped) Winter […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Concert for Billy K.

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

    Billy Karedes was a local musician. Upon his passing six years ago he donated all his equipment to the Rock Band Camp program. Come out to support three bands from the Waltham Rock Band Camp plus other student-led groups at the sixth annual show. Free to the public but donations welcomed.

    Free
  • Watch City ukulele meetup

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

    Join Watch City Ukers #202 on the Waltham Common. (Rain moves this event to the Waltham Museum.)

    Free
  • 9th Annual Recovery Fest on the Common

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

    This family-friendly event offers resources to those in substance abuse recovery, as well as much more. Various guest speakers, music, and fun activities for all, including kids crafts and activities. During the event, a special dove release is planned in honor of those who have died from substance abuse. Recovery Fest is hosted by Greater […]

    Free
  • Waltham Day

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

    Come celebrate with us! Join us for a day to celebrate our wonderful community. A variety of fun activities and entertainment will be available for the whole family! Waltham Common.

    Free
  • Indivisible Waltham rally

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

    Indivisible Waltham is holding a rally on the Waltham Common on Labor Day. There will be a program with speeches from union leaders before we protest on the sidewalks of Main and Moody.  

    Free
  • Concert on the Common: American Legion 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 dates: Thursdays of the same week). This week: American Legion Band (Patriotic) Thank you to the office of Mayor Jeannette McCarthy, City of Waltham employees, […]

    Free
  • Concert on the Common: Billy & The Jets

    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 dates: Thursdays of the same week). This week: Billy & The Jets (Elton John) Sponsored by Bentley University.

    Free