Recapping Everything in Reading, MA

🎗️ A Time to Gather
2025-09-17 19:00 (America/New_York) | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join us on September 17 at 5:30 pm on the Town Hall Lawn to remember lives lost to substance misuse and suicide. Support families. Celebrate recovery. Listen to live music.
RSVP at https://conta.cc/418jmIR

🚉 MBTA Turnback Track and Commuter Rail Improvement Meeting
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online / Reading Public Library
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is holding a public meeting to share updates and gather community feedback on the Reading Turnback Track and Commuter Rail Improvement.

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Location: Reading Public Library (64 Middlesex Ave, Reading MA)
Time: 7:00 PM

Attendance is limited for in-person participation due to space constraints, but a hybrid option via Zoom is available. Scan the QR code or click the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/cLZq283oQaywU9ph0SY7xw…

This meeting is an important opportunity for residents to stay informed and share their input on public transportation issues that affect the Reading community. See the flyer for more details!

🎡 The 17th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire
2025-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The 17th annual Reading Fall Street Faire
Sunday September 7, 2025
Noon – 5:00PM

🎶 Reading Community Singers ~ OPEN Rehearsals ~ Come Join Us!
2025-08-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading, 01867, United States
Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers is pleased to announce our Fall season will begin with OPEN Rehearsals, starting Tuesday, August 26, 2024, and continuing on to September 2 and 9. New and Returning Singers are welcome!
Sign-In at the first 3 Rehearsals will start at 6:45 PM, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30. Registration is Open for the first three rehearsals – try RCS out for up to three weeks before joining! While RCS does NOT require Auditions, our Members must love to sing, be able to match pitch and carry a tune, and be committed to attending rehearsals. We’re open to all ages and backgrounds – from 18 years to Senior Citizens. Founded in 1919, RCS is one of the longest running non-audition choruses in the United States.All Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading MA.
Our Concert “Hope for the Holidays” will be presented Saturday, December 6 at Reading Memorial High School, with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director, and Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist, and a full band. The music is a mix of uplifting songs, to bring Hope, Peace, Love and Dreams to this Holiday season. And this season – Once rehearsals are underway – Any singers who wish to will have the opportunity to audition for a solo or small group number of their choosing.
Join RCS this season and have a fantastic time learning the music and making new friends. For more information, go to our website https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org, find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/ReadingCommunitySingers, or email us at info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org

🗣️ Reading Voices: Tell Your Story, LIVE! Share your writing or personal story with the community
2025-08-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Everyone has a story to tell – what’s yours? Take your writing or personal experience from page to stage and tell us out loud in a Moth-style live community storytelling event.
Write it, read it, speak it.
Are you a writer who wants to share your work with a live audience?
Have a compelling personal story to tell?
Join fellow Reading residents for Reading Voices: Tell Your Story, a LIVE, open-mic style event, Saturday, August 23, 12-3 pm.
Registration is required to present, but not to attend.
Registration for presenters opens July 25. CALL TO SIGN UP: 781-942-6703

🟢 Green Communities Designation Recognition Event
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Save the Date! Reading is excited to host our Green Communities Designation Recognition Event on the Reading Town Common on Thursday, August 21st at 10:00 am. This event will include Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney, Representatives of the Reading Delegation, the Reading Select Board, Various town committees, and Town of Reading employees.

RCTV will record the recognition event and post for distribution. Members of the media and the general public are welcome and encouraged to attend.

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Island Castaways
2025-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Island Castaways – Tropical Rock Band

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🚲 Family Bike Rally
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Get ready to roll! Come decorate your bike and brush up on your bike safety before joining us for a fun bike parade. This event is rain or shine!

🎸 Reading Rec Children's Performances - Johnny the K
2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
These children’s performances will be held at 10AM on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances.
There are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

Links:

7/16 Stevie Kidding, The Ridiculous Magician
7/23 Stacey Peasley Band
7/30 Yo-Yo Guy
8/6 Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys
8/13 Johnny the K

🚒 Annual Vehicle Day
2025-08-12 07:30 - 09:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Our annual touch-a-truck event for all ages!

It’s the 26th annual Vehicle Day at the Reading Public Library! Join your children’s librarians in the library parking lot for some bright & early touch-a-truck fun. This event is rain or shine.
Many thanks to our program partners–the Reading Police department, the Reading Fire department, the Reading Municipal Light department, and, of course, the Friends of the Reading Public Library!

🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis Office Hours Today
2025-08-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis will host office hours today, Monday August 11th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at the Reading Town Hall Berger Conference Room. Stop by to ask questions, share your thoughts, or just say hello!
For more information check out the Select Board page: www.readingma.gov/selectboard

🎶 Summer Concert Series: Squeezebox Stompers
2025-08-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Squeezebox Stompers – Americana, Cajun, zydeco, blues, Folk

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Friday Trash Route
2025-08-09 | Reading (Townwide), Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Special Curbside Barrel Collection Events

A special curbside collection event for resident’s existing trash and recycling containers will occur this summer on Saturdays starting on July 12 through August 9 where Republic Services will pick up your existing old containers free of charge. The dates for the special collection are below:

July 12 – Monday trash route
July 19 – Tuesday trash route
July 26 – Wednesday trash route
August 2 – Thursday trash route
August 9 – Friday trash route

Need to double check which day you get picked up? See the list here: https://www.readingma.gov/…/What-Day-is-My-Rubbish-and…

Old containers are also great to keep and use for storage, or use them to hold indoor recycling to transfer to your new outdoor bin.

If you have any questions, call the DPW office at 781-439-6930 or open a SeeClickFix request.

🎸 Reading Rec Children's Performances - Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Steve Savio
2025-08-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Steve Savio – Contemporary Classics

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Thursday Trash Route
2025-08-02 | Reading (Townwide), Reading, MA, 01867, United States

🪀 Reading Rec Children's Performances - Yo-Yo Guy
2025-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States

🧸 Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Reading Public Library
2025-07-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Drop off your stuffie to spend the night!
Kids ages 4-6 can come by between 9am-5pm on Tuesday July 29 and drop off a stuffed animal to spend the night! Follow along on all of the sleepover fun by watching our Instagram stories Tuesday night. Stuffed animals can be picked up starting the following morning.

🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis Office Hours
2025-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Presence & Co, 557 Main Street, Reading, 01867, United States
Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis will host office hours today, July 28th at Presence & Co. 557 Main Street from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Stop by to ask questions, share your thoughts, or just say hello!
For more information check out the Select Board page: www.readingma.gov/selectboard

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Jumpin' Juba
2025-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Jumpin’ Juba – Classic Boogie-Woogie, Blues, Folk and Memphis Rock & Roll

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🎭 Elf, JR. the Musical
2025-07-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

Friday, July 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, July 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm

William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center
Reading Memorial High School
62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA
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​Directed by William Endslow
Music Direction by Kristin Killian
Choreography by Nancy Katz​
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Presented with permission by MTI International

Purchase Tickets!

Tickets are available online until three hours prior to showtime. After that, they can be purchased at the box office beginning ninety (90) minutes before showtime.

🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Wednesday Trash Route
2025-07-26 | Reading (Townwide), Reading, MA, 01867, United States

🪕 Reading Rec Children's Performances - Stacey Peasley Band
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Perfect Crime
2025-07-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Perfect Crime – Classic Rock Band

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Tuesday Trash Route
2025-07-19 | Reading (Townwide), Reading, MA, 01867, United States

👟 Reading Lions/ Friends of Reading Recreation 5K Road Race
2025-07-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Lace up your sneakers, the Reading Lions Club and
Friends of Reading Recreation
Journey for Sight 5K Road Race returns!

The Reading Lions Club (“Club”) and The Friends of Reading Recreation annually present a family-friendly 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Walk through central Reading. All proceeds from the race are donated to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund (MLERF), and other local sight-related charities supported by the Club. MLERF finances basic eye research at world renowned institutions such as the Mass. Eye and Ear right here in Boston. Over the years, the Club has donated over $336,000 from the proceeds of this race to MLERF, and we are excited to continue these efforts in conjunction with the Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR).

Time: 6:30 pm
Memorial Park, Harrison St. Reading, MA

Event Information

Registration Cost:

Before race day: $30 for 18 years and older and $20 for 17 years & under
Race day: $35 for 18 years and older and $25 for 17 years & under

Awards will be given out for the following categories:

1st Overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary
Top 3 Male, Female, and Non-Binary in each of the age categories: 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59. 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.

T-Shirts are guaranteed for the first 250 people who register.

Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.readinglionsclub.org.

Course Map

🪄 Reading Rec Children's Performances - Stevie Kidding, The Ridiculous Magician
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Reading Community Concert Band
2025-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Community Concert Band – Concert Variety

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Monday Trash Route
2025-07-12 | Reading (Townwide), Reading, MA, 01867, United States
