🎤10th Annual Tribute Concert and Hymn Sing
2025-03-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Old South Methodist Church, 6 Salem Street, Reading, 01867
10th Annual Tribute Concert and Hymn Sing
March 30th, 4 pm
Old South United Methodist Church
Located at the top of Reading Square, 6 Salem. St.
Come hear wonderful solo and choir performances, interspersed with your favorite hymns — at our 10th Tribute Concert and Hymn Sing! We will feature local talent, graduates New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, in addition to our brass ensemble, handbell choir and the Tribute Concert choir. It promises to be an uplifting afternoon of music. https://www.oldsouthumc.org/
Funds are raised in advance of the concert to support the work Old South and the United Methodist Church which seeks to make this world a better place. The concert is free (no tickets!) but there is a goodwill offering, if people feel inclined to give. Mostly, Old South just wants to fill the sanctuary with people and great music, so please come join us!
There will be a reception following the concert, too!

📆 Joint Community Forums: Killam School & Reading Center for Active Living
2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join town officials and project leaders as they come together to host two joint forums on the projects coming before the community this Spring: The Killam School Building Project and the Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL) project.

The first forum will be held in-person on Wednesday, April 2 at 7pm at the RMHS Performing Arts Center. The second forum will be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday April 16 at 7pm.

Both forums will cover the Killam School and ReCAL projects and the anticipated financial impact for residents.

See additional information about both projects here: https://www.readingma.gov/963/Improving-Reading.

🗳️ Local Town Election Day
2025-04-08 07:00 - 20:00 | Hawkes Field House at Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA
April 8, 2025 Local Town Election Information
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM – Reading Memorial High School Field House

Deadline to request a vote by mail ballot to be mailed is by 5:00 PM on April 1st.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed is by 5:00 PM on April 1st.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person is by 12:00 PM on April 7th.
Last day to Register to Vote – by 5:00 PM on March 29th.
In-Person Early Voting will be March 31st to April 3rd at Reading Town Hall

Monday March 31st – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday April 1st – 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday April 2nd – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday April 4th – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Register to Vote Online
Register to Vote Application (PDF)
Vote By Mail Application (PDF)
Request Vote By Mail Ballot Online
Absentee Ballot Application (PDF)

🎨 Reading Art Association April 9 Painting Demonstration
2025-04-09 19:30 - 21:30 | First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn Street, Reading MA, 01867
On April 9, 2025 the Reading Art Association will host a demonstration by Andrew Anderson-Bell. Andrew will demonstrate his pastel landscape technique.
The meeting will be held in Guild Hall, First Congregational Church (middle side door), Sanborn Street, Reading, Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
More information about Andrew and this demo is available on the RAA website.
http://www.readingart.org/apr2025demo.shtml
You can see some of Andrew’s work at his website: https://www.anderson-bellstudio.com/

📽️ CodeSwitching: Race and Identity in the Suburban Schoolhouse
2025-04-10 18:15 - 20:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
CodeSwitching: Race and Identity in the Suburban Schoolhouse an intimate portrayal of self-identity, race, gender, and education by Mike Mascoll

🦁 Reading Lions Comedy Night 2025
2025-04-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Wakefield Elks, 63 Bay State Rd, Wakefield, 01880, United States
You’ll roar with laughter at the Reading Lions Comedy Night on April 12!

Enjoy a night out with your friends, family, and the Lions! The Reading Lions Comedy Night returns to The Wakefield Elks with some of the funniest local comedians on Saturday, April 12.

This year’s outstanding lineup includes a winner of the Boston Festival and guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Paul Nardizzi, as well as Jason Merrill, a rising star bringing us the laughter we all need, and finally, the Man Mountain himself, Dan Donahue. Hosted by Dave Rattigan, you’ll enjoy a night of big laughs, fun raffles, BYOF, and a cash bar —
gather up your family, neighbors, and friends and get your tickets today.

The evening’s proceeds fund Lions charities which support our community via the Food Pantry, scholarships, wellness exams, vision care, and more.

Tickets are available from your friendly Reading Lions Club member for $25 each, tables seat 8 for $200. Mark your calendar and we’ll see you there!

The Reading Lions Club has proudly served the community of Reading and other surrounding towns for more than 75 years. Our fundraisers support Mass Lions Eye Research, Reading Food Pantry, and many others. There are few feelings in life that are as great as being able to help those in need, and to do it with a fun, dedicated

📆 Joint Community Forums: Killam School & Reading Center for Active Living
2025-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual / online

☣️ Household Hazardous Waste Day
2025-05-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Department of Public Works, 75 New Crossing Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Saturday May 10, 2025
Household Hazardous Waste Day
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
DPW Garage, 75 Newcrossing Rd
TV’s and CRT’s are not collected at this event
See our flyer on www.readinqma.gov
For more information call 781-942-9077

🏓 Mission of Deeds Pickleball Tournament
2025-05-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Woburn Racquet Club, 9 Webster Street, Woburn, MA, 01801
There will be three options of play: 3.0-3.4 round robin and tournament, 3.5+ round robin and tournament, and a 2.0 – 2.5 beginner’s clinic.
2.0 – 2.5 Beginner’s Clinic: 9 AM to 11 AM (max of 16 players) ($30/pp)
Led by Marjorie Berger. Marjorie has been organizing and teaching pickleball for the last 15 years around Metro North Boston. She is a USA Pickleball Ambassador working with others in Eastern MA to promote and expand the game in towns and cities. Currently she works with local recreation departments, community centers and Woburn YMCA’s to teach the basics of the game and strategies of play.
3.0 – 3.4 Round Robin and Tournament: 9 AM to 1 PM (must sign up as a team) ($120/team)
Open play. Teams can be mixed. Both players must be same rating range.
3.5+ Round Robin and Tournament: 1 PM to 5 PM (must sign up as a team) ($120/team)
Open play. Teams can be mixed. Both players must be same rating range.
Details:
-Must be 18+ to register for any of the above events
-Please wear court shoes (tennis or basketball; with a flat bottom)
-For the round robin and tournament play, both players on a team must be in the rating range
-All registrants must sign a waiver prior to playing
-These are not sanctioned tournaments. The goal is to have fun and support a cause.
-All players will be required to sign a waiver on May 10 prior to playing
-Not sure of your rating? Check out USA Pickleball for a guide.

🎶 Reading Community Singers Spring Concert “For the Beauty of the Earth”
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reading Community Singers are pleased to present their Spring Concert – For the Beauty of the Earth – On Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 pm, at Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA. Elijah Botkin, Artistic Director, will be conducting, and Joe Beninati will be Accompanist, along with a six-piece band.

RCS will be performing an eclectic blend of music, including “Broadway Blast”, “Forever Motown”, “What Sweeter Gift” and the title song, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” There will also be a special performance by Paige Martino, the 2025 recipient of the Annual RCS Scholarship.

Tickets – Adults – $25, Seniors & Students – $20, and Children 5 & under are free! Advance Tickets are available via the RCS website: https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org/tickets/, from any Chorus member, and will also be on sale at the door.

♻️ Paper Shredding, Rigid Plastics, Electronics & Styrofoam Recycling
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Department of Public Works, 75 New Crossing Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Saturday, May 17, 2025
DPW Garage, 75 Newcrossing Rd
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Paper Shredding – One box limit per household
Rigid Plastics – Plastic toys, chairs, containers, etc.
Electronics – Recycle your old Electronics! No CRT TV’s / Monitors, or Major Appliances
Styrofoam – Clean, white #6 PS preformed block and sheet, No food containers of any kind, and No Colored Styrofoam.
Simple Recycling – Textile Collection. Scheduled pickup service through www.SimpleRecycling.com

Residents only – no businesses
For more info: www.readingma.gov

🚮 Maillet, Sommes, and Morgan Conservation Area Cleanup
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Maillet, Sommes, and Morgan Conservation Area, 62 Willow Street, Reading, 01867, United States
**Update as of 5/9: Due to impending rain, the community cleanup is moving to the rain date on Saturday, May 17.
Join local volunteers for a day of outdoor community work as we care for our conservation land. Lend a hand clearing trails, picking up litter, and helping make the space safer, cleaner, and more beautiful for everyone.Let us know if you can make it! https://forms.gle/CeUitggE7kV2A6d8A

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2025
2025-05-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Laurel Hill Cemetery, 16 Lowell St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Please join us as Reading remembers the service and sacrifice of all men and women who died in service to our country.
PARADE AND CEMETERY SERVICES
9:00 AM Parade begins at the American Legion on Ash Street. All Veterans are welcome to attend.
9:15 AM Services at Laurel Hill Cemetery
10:45 AM Services at Forest Glen Cemetery
11:30 AM Services at Charles Lawn Cemetery
12:00 NOON Services at Wood End Cemetery

🚔 Annual Police Open House
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:30 | Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Our annual open house is coming up! May 31st from 11:00 to 1:30. Nonstop fun and entertainment.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade and Celebration
2025-06-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading’s 5th annual Pride Parade and Celebration is Saturday June 7th.

3:00PM The car parade begins at the Town Common
3:30PM Celebration begins on the Town Common

🕯️ Bobby Jo Valentine – Candlelight Concert
2025-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading, 01867, United States
Old South is thrilled to welcome back Bobby Jo Valentine for another community concert! In 2023 he was here to great success. This year, we are planning a Candlelight Concert for Bobby Jo’s newest album release. The Concert will be Sunday, June 8th, at 7pm. Tickets will go on sale on May 16th in the office or online.

🎪 Reading Lions Club Friends and Family Day
2025-06-14 10:30 - 15:00 | Birch Meadow Park, Birch Meadow Park, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Lions Club
Reading Friends and Family Day
June 14, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Birch Meadow Area
Since 2004, The Reading Lions Club has sponsored and organized Reading Friends and Family Day (RFFD) as Reading’s kickoff to summer. Also known as Town Day, RFFD is a celebration of Reading and brings the community together for a fair full of fun events enjoyed by all ages. Community members come for the food, crafts, games, giveaways, music and more!
The fireworks will be the same day this year!
For more information email
readinglions01867@gmail.com

🐎 General Lafayette Visits Reading: 200th Anniversary Celebration
2025-06-21 09:00 - 09:30 | Downtown Reading, 610 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
General Lafayette Visits Reading
According to The Genealogical History of Reading, “General Lafayette, in his visit to this country in 1825, passed through this town on his way to Concord, N.H. He stopped at the hotel that stood where the bank building now stands, for half an hour or so. He made a short address to a crowd of the citizens that came to see and welcome him. The General was attended by another French gentleman and several carriages containing other distinguished parties.”
Program for June 21st, 2025
-9:00 am, Arrival of carriage at 643 Main Street, Reading, MA
-Welcome by Peter Maguire
-Address by Alan Hoffman, President of the American Friends of Lafayette
-Short address by Peter Maguire on the 50-year friendship between the Reading town doctor and Minute Man commander, John Brooks, and General Lafayette.
-Address by General Lafayette.
-Carriage continues down side street to the Senior Center to be picked up.

🪘 Juneteenth Freedom Festival
2025-06-21 13:00 - 19:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Public Library, Reading, MA—Grab your family and friends, take advantage of the longest day of the year, and come down to the Town Common on Saturday, June 21 to celebrate Juneteenth! This is a family-friendly event with music, food, speakers, and a pop-up market.

More details will be available soon, and in the meantime, if you’d like to volunteer for the event or learn more about the program, contact: Albert Pless: apless@readingma.gov

🎸 7th Annual Reading PorchFest
2025-06-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Reading (Townwide), Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reading PorchFest Committee announces that this year’s edition of the popular music festival is set for Saturday, June 28th. As always, the event runs from noon to 6 pm.
It features music of all genres on porches, driveways, and yards throughout the town, and it’s completely free. Organizers, musicians, and hosts are all volunteers.
To participate as a musician, a host, or maybe both, check out ReadingPorchfest.com for all the information needed to get involved. Official registration will open Saturday, March 1st.
Those hoping to be spectators that day will find a comprehensive schedule and a map at the site as the date of the festival nears. Also appearing as the schedule shapes up will be a gallery of artists and music samples. To take in all the talent, one needs just to walk or ride from venue to venue to hear many types of music.
Costs for the event are partially paid for by the Reading Cultural Council.
Reading PorchFest began as part of the town’s 375th anniversary celebration in 2019, and has continued as an annual event, set each year on the fourth Saturday of June. It has grown with each edition, and early signs point to this being the biggest year yet.
Again, that’s Saturday, June 28th. Put it on your calendar right now, before you forget.

🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Monday Trash Route
2025-07-12 | 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.

🎶 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.

🪄 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
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

👟 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

🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Tuesday Trash Route
2025-07-19 | Reading (Townwide), 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.

🪕 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

🎭 Elf, JR. the Musical
2025-07-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-26 14:00 - 15:30 | 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
