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 […]
Our annual open house is coming up! May 31st from 11:00 to 1:30. Nonstop fun and entertainment.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
