The Stow Area Guild of Artists (SAGA) invites the public to celebrate the beauty, color, and vibrancy of summer at its newest exhibition featuring paintings and photographs by 14 talented local artists.

The SAGA Members Summer Show will be on display from June 5 through July 31 at the Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Road, Stow, MA. The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of artwork inspired by the season, highlighting the creativity and artistic vision of local painters and photographers.
A free opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., offering visitors an opportunity to meet the artists, view the artwork, and enjoy an evening celebrating the local arts community.

The exhibition reflects the spirit of summer through vibrant colors, striking landscapes, captivating photography, and imaginative artistic interpretations. Visitors will experience a rich variety of styles and subjects that capture the warmth, energy, and beauty of the season.

Whether you are an art enthusiast, collector, or simply looking for an enjoyable community event, SAGA welcomes you to attend and discover the talents of artists from Stow and surrounding communities.

Exhibition Dates: June 5 – July 31
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 5, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Road, Stow, MA
Admission: Free

The Stow Area Guild of Artists (SAGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community among local artists and enriching the cultural life of Stow and neighboring towns through exhibitions, art markets, open studios, and educational opportunities.
For more information about the exhibition and SAGA membership, visit www.stow-artists.org.

 Presenting a sixth summer of outdoor music, 19 Carter will offer eight fabulous
concerts taking place Saturday evenings from 7 - 9 pm from June 20th to August 15th
(excluding July 4th) at 19 Carter Street, Berlin, MA. Tickets are available now at
19Carter.org – $175 for a Summer Pass; individual tickets $25 in advance or $30 at
the door, $5 for students and FREE for kids.

The concert series offers an array of marvelous musicians presenting a range of genres
spanning from bluegrass to jazz to African music & dance and more! See the full
lineup below:

June 20th – Southern Rail (Bluegrass)
June 27th – Swing 440 (Gypsy Jazz)
July 11th – Crocodile River Music (African Music & Dance)
July 18th – Moe Dixon w/ Seth Asser & Gary Brown (Folk/Blues/Country)
July 25th – Nolan Slate Sextet (Jazz)
August 1st – Mark Russell & Friends (Rock/Pop/Blues/Jazz)
August 8th – Rioflow Trio (Latin-infused Jazz/Salsa)
August 15th – Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli with special guest Anelise (Folk/Gospel/Soul)

19 Carter is partnering with local breweries and wineries for select concerts. These
onsite partners include Clover Road Brewing Company of Hudson; Dirigible Brewing
Company of Littleton; and IEMMALLO Wine of Ashland.

This year’s summer concert series is sponsored by Clinton Savings Bank, North
Brook Alpaca Farm, Cordelia’s Farm, Golden Skep Farm, the Berlin and Bolton
Cultural Councils (local agencies funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency)
and S. Elaine McDonald from REMAX Executive Realty.

For more information, check out our website at 19Carter.org or email us directly at
info@19carter.org. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @19CarterCommunity

Our community is coming together to honor the men and women whose courage built this nation and to celebrate 250 years of the American spirit, right here on our streets! Join us for a parade starting at 4PM on June 27th, marching down Main Street and a festival at Ward Park including live musket drills, fife & drum, and a must-see skirmish between Lexington Militia & British Red Coats! Food and drink will be served, cannons will be fired, you won't want to miss this!

Campout at NARA
PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK TO SIGN UP:  https://Campoutatnara2026.eventbrite.com

The Armory on the Assabet Summer Events Series in Hudson, MA Featuring Music, History, and Community Programming

Acoustic Luncheon
Sunday, June 28 | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Under the Armory Canopy, 35 Washington Street, Hudson
Tickets available now

The event will begin at 4 p.m. with Family Fun Time where you can purchase an all you ride inflatable bracelet or enjoy a complimentary swim or beach visit.  Family Fun time is from 4-7:30 P.M. Beginning at 7:30 the event moves up to the Amphitheater for a patriotic welcome ceremony featuring our local legislators, Acton Minutemen, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.  At 8:00 P.M. a full production concert will be performed by The Boss Project – Tribute to Bruce Springsteen. The second half of the show a spectacular laser light show will be added to the concert.  This event is free to attend and food vendors will be onsite throughout the day and evening.   Parking is onsite at the upper and lower parking area and upper fields. There are no shuttle buses or designated off-site parking areas.

More information, including dates, times, tickets, and locations for all the events and special programs are kept updated for any changes and are available online. Visit actonrec.com for updates throughout the season with direct click to links on EventBrite.
 

Friday, July 3rd

3-9 PM Art Festival: Chelmsford Art Society Center for the Arts
5-9 PM Country Fair: Chelmsford Lions Club Center Common
5-8 PM Kiddie Train Rides: Chelmsford Rotary Club Rear of Public Gardens
5-7 PM Concert: Jilly Martin Band (Sponsored by the Chelmsford Parade Committee) Center Common
6:00 PM Suburbanettes Twirl Team Center Common
7-8:30 PM Concert: Chelmsford Community Band Center Common

Saturday, July 4 th

8:00 AM Country Fair: Chelmsford Lions Club Center Common
8:00 AM Flag Raising: Police & Fire Center Common Flagpole
8:30-1:00 PM Art Festival: Chelmsford Art Society Center for the Arts
9:30 AM Annual John Carson 2-Mile Road Race
10:00 AM Annual Independence Day Parade

The cannon is coming! The cannon is coming!
On May 27, 1775, Groton’s Captain Asa Lawrence and his men marched to Charles Creek, near Boston, to obtain supplies of food for the soldiers and hay for their horses. They were met with cannon fire from the four cannons aboard the British gunboat “Diana”. As the tide receded, the Diana listed to her side in the mud and the crew eventually abandoned ship.

Captain Lawrence and his men captured all four cannons, which were later used at the Battle of Bunker Hill to fire upon their former Redcoat owners. Three of the cannons were lost in the fight, leaving just one.

Immediately after the battle, great amounts of armament and supplies were removed to Col. James Barrett’s farm in Concord for safekeeping. Learning of this, the British marched to remove the stores, but the Patriots dispersed the material to surrounding towns. The remaining cannon was secreted away in Groton. The cannon itself is in rare pristine condition, and its carriage has been meticulously restored by Earl Carter.

The Carter family of Goton will display the cannon and tell the details of its story at the Littleton Historical Society on July 4th from 10am to noon at the Historical Society on 4 Rogers Street. There will also be a reading of the Declaration of Independence by townspeople and the museum will be open. Church bells will ring at noon and people are invited to bring their own picnic lunches to Fay Park for a free concert by the Molly Flannery Quartet.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, there will be a Littleton Town Picnic at Fay Park on Saturday, July 4, 11:30-2:30. The picnic, which is sponsored by the Littleton Historical Commission, will open with the ringing of town church bells. The main feature will be a free concert by the Molly Flannery Quartet as well as children’s games, singing of the national anthem and other events. The rain date for the picnic will be Sunday, July 5.

Parking for the picnic is available at Castle in the Trees and at the Littleton Congregational Church, both on King Street. Participants are asked to bring their own picnic lunches-- pack in and out, there are no trash facilities at the park.

Preceding the picnic are events at the Littleton Historical Society on Rogers Street, adjacent to Fay Park, which include viewing an historic cannon.

Join us for these fun and patriotic activities as our community becomes part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

The picnic is funded by a generous grant from the Littleton Rotary as well as a grant from the Littleton Cultural Council. If you have any questions, contact Andrew Bowers, 978-486-8642.

The 4th of July parade kicks off at 1:00PM, and the route is approximately 2.5 miles long. The parade usually lasts between 1 - 2 hours. Parade participants enter from Route 20 into Chiswick Park to be directed to your division. The parade route runs from Union Ave (at Chiswick park) to Route 20 E to Concord Rd north to the town center.

A shuttle bus will run from 11 am to 3 pm from the Bus lot at the Town center to Chiswick Park for participants wanting to park their car at the end of the parade. Parking is available at the entrance to Chiswick Park (GPS Address 490 Boston post rd) and/or at the Bus lot at Town Center

The town hall parking lot will be CLOSED to the public, before, during and after the parade.

Road Closures:
        * Union Ave will be closing at 12:45
        * Boston Post Road (Route 20) from Nobscot Road to Landham Road
        * Concord Road from Boston Post Road to Plympton Road
        * Route 27 from Water Row to Peakham Road

Anyone traveling through the area between 12:45 - 4:00 should expect delays. For the safety of all parade attendees and participants, no candy is to be thrown from a moving vehicle.  Candy may be thrown from the ground by walkers only.

Discovery Museum will host a Nature Play Festival on Friday, July 10, 2026, 10:00am to 4:00pm, with free admission for all. The Museum will also be open with free admission from 4:00pm to 8:00pm for Summer Friday Night Free.
At Nature Play Festival visitors can explore and learn outdoors throughout the campus and inside, with immersive nature-based activities including Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Treehouse Yoga, and more. Hands-on activities will be offered in the giant, wheels-accessible treehouse and Discovery Woods nature playscape, and visitors can take a guided Nature Walk on the Great Hill Conservation Land that abuts the campus. The fun will continue indoors with exhibit galleries exploring the properties of air, water, light and color, sound, math, building, making and tinkering, and more.

Local organizations will be on site with activities and information for kids and families, including: Farrington Nature Linc, 350 Mass MetroWest, Boston Area Gleaners, Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, Acton Memorial Library, Kids Naturally, Rockland Trust, Natick Community Organic Farm, First Connections, Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention, Daisy Hill Farm, Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival, The Nature Connection, TimberNook Middlesex County, and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office.

There will be food, games, and fun as we connect with nature and appreciate the wonderful planet we all call home. State and local officials will be on hand to celebrate with the community. The Bees and Thank You and the Chicken on the Road food trucks will be onsite during the festival with food for purchase.
Free admission for all.  Rain or shine. More information at https://www.discoveryacton.org/visit/nature-play-festival-2026-free

What: Nature Play Festival
When: Friday, July 10, 10am to 4pm (Museum also open 4pm to 8pm, though the Festival will end at 4pm)
Cost: FREE, 10am to 8pm
Where: Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA
Registration: Not required nor available
Offsite parking only: There will be NO visitor parking on the Discovery Museum campus during Festival hours. Free, continuous shuttle buses will run from 9:50am to 8:00pm from lots at 11 Charter Road 133 Prospect Street in Acton.
Rain Date: none, the event will happen rain or shine

Thank you! Discovery Museum’s Nature Play Festival is made possible by Rockland Trust.

Join our supportive and inclusive open mic every first Friday of the month! Hosts Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli will support with professional sound, a welcoming vibe, and a piano. Performers must sign up in advance by emailing LoriDiamondMusic@gmail.com. Sign up window opens 6pm the Wednesday before the event. Suggested donation: $5    

Show starts at 8 p.m. and gates open at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets available online or by credit card only at the gate on the day of the event.

Visit www.actonrec.com for updates throughout the season with direct click to links on EventBrite.

The Armory on the Assabet Summer Events Series in Hudson, MA Featuring Music, History, and Community Programming

Channeling Rachel Carson: A Nature Love Story for Our Time
Saturday, July 11 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Armory on the Assabet, 14 Main Street, Hudson
Solo storytelling performance by Diane Edgecomb | Sponsored by Green Hudson | $10 suggested donation
 

The Armory on the Assabet Summer Events Series in Hudson, MA Featuring Music, History, and Community Programming

Love and Politics: Tea with Abigail Adams
Sunday, July 12 | 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Armory on the Assabet, 14 Main Street, Hudson
Historical reenactment performed by Laura Rocklyn (2–3 PM) + calligraphy workshop (3–4:30 PM) | $25 performance / $15 workshop
 

Improvise in a fun, welcoming atmosphere every 2nd Sunday of the month - players & listeners welcome! Learn more by emailing Ken at ken@parrishworks.net or visit 19Carter.org. Suggested donation: $5

Music Includes brings people of all abilities and identities together for inclusive, high-quality musical experiences. Join us in a safe, joyful space to share songs of all kinds. Register at nacc.net/nacc-membership-application.html. Learn more at ldfamusic.com/music-includes.

Get ready for a fun-filled night with Ben Rudnick & Friends at the Kids Concert Night – live and in person!

Visit www.actonrec.com for updates throughout the season with direct click to links on EventBrite.

The Armory on the Assabet Summer Events Series in Hudson, MA Featuring Music, History, and Community Programming

Colonial Faire
Sunday, July 19 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Armory on the Assabet, 35 Washington Street, Hudson
 

Show starts at 8 p.m. and gates open at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets available online or by credit card only at the gate on the day of the event.

Visit www.actonrec.com for updates throughout the season with direct click to links on EventBrite.

A dynamic music and movement program led by experienced music teacher, award-winning songwriter, and toddler mom Erica Leigh! Bring your kiddoes (ages 0-6) and enjoy parodies of iconic artists with built-in time for caregivers to hang out! Please register in advance at 19Carter.org. Cost: $5 per family, or pay what you can! 

Get ready for a fun-filled family evening with Jeff Jam!

Visit www.actonrec.com for updates throughout the season with direct click to links on EventBrite.

Show starts at 8 p.m. and gates open at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets available online or by credit card only at the gate on the day of the event.

Visit www.actonrec.com for updates throughout the season with direct click to links on EventBrite.