Recapping Everything in Reading, MA

Reading Art Association October Demonstration
2024-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn Street, Reading MA, 01867
On October 9, 2024 the Reading Art Association will host a demonstration by Mary Rose O’Connel. She will demonstrate a painting using Gouache.
The meeting will be held in Guild Hall, First Congregational Church (middle side door), Sanborn Street, Reading, Wednesday October 9th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
More information about Mary Rose and this demo is available on the RAA website.
http://www.readingart.org/oct2024demo.shtml
Mary Rose O’Connell is best known for her dynamic oil paintings of the New England coast. Other genres she has mastered are her sensitive portrait, still life, and landscape paintings. She paints in her studio and en plein air in a representational style. Classically trained in the Boston School Tradition, her work shows a strong grounding in composition and design combined with the color and light of the 19th century Impressionists.
You can see more of Mary Rose’s art at her website, https://www.oconnellfineart.com/

🎡 The 16th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire
2024-09-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The 16th annual Reading Fall Street Faire
Sunday September 8, 2024
Noon – 5:00PM

🎶 Summer Concert Series: Squeezebox Stompers
2024-08-18 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.

♻️ Electronics Recycling Event
2024-08-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join us for a day of decluttering, community, and environmental action. We’re accepting a wide range of electronics, including TVs, computers, and more. Help reduce e-waste and learn about sustainable practices.
The First Congregational Church is hosting its annual Electronics Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday August 17. The collection event will be held in the Town Hall Parking lot at 16 Lowell Street.
All electronics, appliances, items with a plug and/or batteries, as well as bicycles in any condition will be accepted and recycled for a small cost as follows:
Cost to You:
• $5 each for Computers, Laptops, Video Game Consoles, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Radios, Alarm Clocks, Speakers, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Power Tools, Drills, Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans and Cookware, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.
• $10 each for Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Small Household Appliances
• $20 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Microwaves, Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Artificial Christmas Trees, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Heat Lamps, Heaters, Fire Extinguishers, Propane Tanks (Empty)
• $25 each for TVs up to 26,” CRT Monitors, Outdoor Grills, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Power Washers, Large Yard Equipment, Large Generators, Motors, Water Tanks.
• $30 each for TVs between 26” and 35,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Other Large Appliances, Treadmills, Exercise Equipment
• $35 each for TVs over 36,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers.
• $40 each for Projection TVs
• NO CHARGE (Cash Donation Appreciated): Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Video Game Media and Accessories, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, VHS/DVD’s, Keyboards, Tablets.
When you arrive, please follow the cones and directions from the workers. Bring your vehicle as close to the truck or dumpster as possible. Feel free to remain in your vehicle, our workers will unload your items for you.
Residents from all towns and communities are welcome to recycle. The event will be rain or shine. Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site at the event for an additional charge. Cash payment is preferred, but checks will be an acceptable form of payments over $30.
For more information or if you have additional questions, email GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

🐨 Killam School Building Community Meeting – Preferred Solutions
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The community will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the preferred solution with cost estimate.

Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Reading Public Library
For questions, please contact the
Superintendent’s Office at 781-944-5800

🎶 Summer Concert Series - The Reminisants
2024-08-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reminisants – Oldies Cover Band – Music from the 50’s to the 90’s

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.

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Steve Savio
2024-08-04 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.

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Jumpin' Juba
2024-07-28 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.

👟 Reading Lions/ Friends of Reading Recreation 5K Road Race
2024-07-18 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 and The Friends of Reading Recreation are teaming up again for this year’s 5K Road Race and One Mile Walk to benefit the Mass Lions Eye Research Fund.
This is a family-friendly flat course convenient centrally located in Reading. T-shirts for the first 150 registrants and age-category awards. A professional dj provides entertainment, and we have refreshments including pizza for all!
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Memorial Park, Harrison St. Reading, MA
Registration: 5:00-6:15 pm sharp
Registration link: http://www.runsignup.com/ReadingLionsFORR5K

$30.00 pre registration/ $35.00 day of race
$20.00 pre registration ages 17 and under / $25.00 day of race
T shirts for the first 150 entrants

Awards will be given out for the following categories

1st Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female in each of the age categories:

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Any questions, please contact Tom Clough

🍦 Gelato and Suncatchers
2024-06-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join us as we kick off the summer by enjoying homemade Gelato from the Frisky Cow and making beautiful plant sun-catchers!
$5.00 per person
Seniors (age 60+) are free!

🎸 6th Annual Reading PorchFest
2024-06-22 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 22nd. 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, as well as online registration forms.
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 22nd. Put it on your calendar right now, before you forget.

☣️ Household Hazardous Waste Day
2024-06-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Department of Public Works, 75 New Crossing Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Saturday, June 22, 2024
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

🎆 Annual Friends of Reading Recreation Fireworks
2024-06-15 21:00 - 22:00 | Birch Meadow Park, Birch Meadow Park, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading’s Annual Friends of Reading Recreation Fireworks will take place on Saturday, June 15!
We will also be live streaming the fireworks again this year. A link for that will be posted closer to the event.

🪘 Juneteenth Freedom Festival
2024-06-15 13:00 - 19:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Public Library, Reading, MA—Reading’s fourth annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival is happening! If you enjoyed last year’s celebration, come down to the Town Common on Saturday, June 24 starting at 1:00 pm for the return of this family-friendly event with music, food, speakers, and a beer garden.

The day will be filled with uplifting music, interactive dance, and plenty of opportunities for refreshment from a local brewery and food trucks. For those who love to shop, we’ve got you covered with a pop-up market featuring black-owned businesses. The event location is wheelchair accessible and ASL translators are available on request.

This year’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading. Learn more about the program on the library’s event calendar: https://bit.ly/RPLJuneteenth24

If you would like to volunteer, contact the Office of Equity & Social Justice, apless@ci.reading.ma.us. We look forward to seeing you there!

We will also be live-streaming from the event. There will be a link posted as the event approaches.

🏞️ RiverFest at Ipswich River Park
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Ipswich River Park, 15 Central Street, North Reading, 01864
Join us for the Ipswich River Watershed Association’s RiverFest 2024, a family-friendly celebration of the Ipswich River!
WHAT: Dive into a day of fun featuring live music, tantalizing food trucks, engaging children’s activities, an exciting fishing clinic, and much more!
WHEN: Mark your calendars for June 15th, 2023, with a rain date set for June 16th. The festivities will kick off at 10 am and conclude at 1 pm.
WHERE: Head down to Ipswich River Park, located at 15 Central St, North Reading, MA 01864, and be part of the excitement!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
*Learn the art of canoeing with White Rose Canoe
*Discover the joys of fishing with Trout Unlimited
*Engage in family-friendly environmental games and activities
*Groove to live music
*Delight your taste buds with pizza from the Pizza Goddess and slushies
DON”T miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and community at RiverFest 2024!

🚇 MBTA Communities Summer Engagement
2024-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
MBTA Communities Summer Engagement – Save the Date!

Upcoming meeting information:
JUNE 12
Concept Introductions and Feedback
Location: Reading High Memorial High School Library & Zoom
JULY 10
Refined and Narrowing Concepts
Location TBD
JULY 31
Finalizing our Preferences
Location TBD
For more information:
Email readingmbtac@ci.reading.ma.us or visit https://www.readingma.gov/mbtac

🎪 Reading Lions Club Friends and Family Day
2024-06-08 10:30 - 15:00 | Birch Meadow Park, Birch Meadow Park, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Lions Club
Reading Friends and Family Day
This Year, Honoring Dom Rotondi
June 8, 2024
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!
Registration and Sponsorship extended until May 20!
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Registration Forms
Please use one of these forms to register for a space at Reading Friends and Family Day. A registration form is required. See the form for fee information and to learn more about additonal donations.
Print Registration New this year! Online Registration Option
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Sponsorship
Thank you to our recent
Reading Friends and Family Day 2024 Sponsors!
Cooling Unlimited
Berkshire Hathaway Commonwealth Real Estate
Prosperity Home Mortgage
Alpha Omega Music Studios
Austin Preparatory School
Christopher’s Restaurant
Harris Appraisal Services
J. Griffin Heating and Plumbing
Mathnasium
Goddard School
Reading Cooperative Bank
Reading Rotary
School of Rock
Staples
We welcome sponsorships to help pay costs for Reading Friends and Family Day activities. You may use one of the registration forms above to include a sponsorship or, if you would like to sponsor RFFD but do not plan to have a table at the event, please use this Sponsorship Form.
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Schedule of Events
All Day Activities (10:30 – 3:00)
Kiddie Train, Mini Golf, Remote Control Race Cars, Cone Game, Photo Booth, Inflatable Axe Throwing
Special Activities
10:30 – 1:30 Petting Zoo
10:30 Kids Fun Run (No preregistration necessary)
8 & under 100 meter (10:30am)
12 & under 200 meter (10:45am)
13+ 400 meter. (11am)
Sponsored by SNL Sports Academy, LLC
FAQ
Please Note: Reading’s Annual Friends of Reading Recreation Fireworks will take place on Saturday, June 15!
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For more information email
readinglions01867@gmail.com

💳 Downtown Paid Parking Begins
2024-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Reading, 610 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
DOWNTOWN PAID PARKING STARTS JUNE 3, 2024Paid parking is starting on June 3rd in two downtown lots: the Upper Municipal Lot (behind CVS) and the lot at Brande Court. Parking regulations and paid parking will be enforced Monday-Friday between 8AM-5PM. See additional information here:
https://www.readingma.gov/851/Downtown-VisitorCustomer-Parking
Parking Lot Locations:

Upper Municipal Lot (behind CVS)
Brande Court

Things You Should Know:

Parking regulations and paid parking only enforced Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM
On-street parking remains free of charge!
Payment Options include: PayByPhone App, Credit Card, and Coins
For more information contact either:
Reading Police Department
Reading Planning Department

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade and Celebration
2024-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading’s 4th annual Pride Parade and Celebration Saturday June 1st.

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

💸 Spring 2024 Financial Forum
2024-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Spring Financial Forum: Tuesday, May 28 at 7pmJoin Town staff and elected officials for a discussion of the current capital projects before the Town on Tuesday, May 28 at 7pm. The event will be held in the Community Room a the reading Public Library.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2024
2024-05-27 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
2024-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Our annual open house is coming up! May 18th. From 11:00 to 2:00. Nonstop fun and entertainment.

🪴 Reading Garden Club Plant Sale
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Save the date, Saturday, May 18th. All proceeds go back to our projects in Reading such as Adopt an Island; Scholarships; Educational Programs; and plantings at Town Hall, War Memorial, Library, and Parker Tavern.

♻️ Paper Shredding, Rigid Plastics, Electronics & Styrofoam Recycling
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Department of Public Works, 75 New Crossing Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Saturday, May 18, 2024
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

🗳️ Special Election Day
2024-05-14 07:00 - 20:00 | Hawkes Field House at Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA
To fill a Select Board vacancy, voting takes place from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Field House.

🎶 “Melodies of Memory” Reading Community Singers Spring Concert
2024-05-11 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 – Melodies of Memory – On Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 pm, at Reading Memorial High School. Elijah Botkin, Artistic Director, will be conducting, and Joe Beninati will be Accompanist.
Among the “Memories” and “Melodies” to be shared will be “Danny Boy”, “A Jungle Book” medley, “Animal Crackers” and “Music Vibrates in the Memory”, to mention a few. In addition, Botkin has also created special arrangements for some of the music that the Band will be playing.
Special Guest Performer for this Concert is Camille Hodgkins, who will be awarded RCS’s Scholarship for 2024. Ms. Hodgkins is a graduate of Melrose High School, and is currently furthering her music education at UMass Amherst, towards becoming a private vocal coach and performer.
Come take a trip down memory lane and join RCS for Melodies of Memory! Advance Tickets are currently available via the RCS website: https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org/tickets/, from any Chorus member, and will also be on sale at the door.

🏡 Friends of the Reading Public Library House Tour
2024-05-05 13:00 - 17:00 | MA
The Friends of the Reading Public Library are excited to announce the return of the Friends’ House Tour, May 5, 2024! This is our longest running fundraising event, last held in 2018. The 2024 Tour features several beautiful and unique homes of Reading. Eight generous homeowners have opened their homes to support the Reading Public Library. Take note of the details each has incorporated to make their home special. Many have extended their vision outside as well.
Ticket booklets are $25 per person and available at the Reading Library, and at Whitelam Books. Ticket booklets are $30 on the day of the tour.
Thanks to our many generous sponsoring advertisers and ticket sales, this is our biggest fundraiser, supporting many, many programs at the library throughout the year.
For more Friends information visit friendsofreadingpl.org

🗳️ Special Election Early Voting
2024-05-04 09:00 - 2024-05-09 17:30 | Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
To fill a Select Board vacancy, in-person early voting is available at Town Hall on the following dates and times:• Saturday May 4th – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM• Monday May 6th – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM• Tuesday May 7th – 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM• Wednesday May 8th – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM• Thursday May 9th – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

🎨 Reading Art Association Spring Exhibit and Sale
2024-05-03 19:30 - 2024-05-04 15:00 | First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn Street, Reading MA, 01867
The Reading Art Association will he hosting our Annual Spring Exhibit and Sale on May 3 and 4 at the First Congregational Church of Reading, Sanborn Street, Reading MA. The show times are Friday, May 3, 2024 7:30 to 9:30 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Friday night show will open with a reception from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.
The Spring Show is once again presenting the Art and Bloom display in conjunction with the Reading Garden Club. Five paintings will be on display at the show with a floral interpretation of each of the paintings created by members of the Garden Club. This is a spectacular display, and you don’t want to miss it.
You can see an example of the display at our 2023 Spring Show on our website at http://www.readingart.org/spring2023.shtml
The exhibit is open and free to everyone, so come for a few minutes or come for a few hours.
More information about the Reading Art Association is available at our website, http://www.readingart.org/

🚲 Bike Recycling and Give-Away
2024-05-03 11:00 - 2024-05-04 15:00 | RMLD, 230 Ash Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the annual Bike Recycling and Give-Away. The public is invited to donate their used bikes (in good condition) at RMLD, 230 Ash Street, on Friday, May 3rd from 11am-12:30pm and on Saturday, May 4th from 9am – 11am. All donors will receive a voucher to return on Saturday to choose a free bike.
The donated bikes will be cleaned and inspected, the tires will be pumped and minor repairs will be made. These refurbished bikes will then be offered for adoption at no charge to donors at noon and to the general public at 12:30pm. This is a great opportunity to get rid of bikes that are no longer being used and to give them a second life. If you just have a bike to get rid of, if you want a new bike for yourself, or both, we encourage you to participate in this community event. Bikes for riders of all ages are needed.
The event is co-sponsored by ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee with support from RMLD and the Town of Reading. The Reading Police Department will be on hand to promote bike safety.
