Recapping Everything in Reading, MA

🌼 AprilFest 2026
2026-04-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
This was supposed to be our annual WinterFest celebration in March. Ironically, the amount of snow on the Reading Town Common caused the Chamber to postpone until we had enough space to hold the event.
Winterfest is the Chamber’s annual outdoor celebration of downtown Reading. Established in 2022, it was created to bring the community together in a family-friendly environment as the coldest days of winter start to fade.
This is a free event, with activities paid for by local sponsors. There will be fire tables and s’mores, music, local food, beer and wine vendors, lit ice sculptures, and more. Local businesses and craft artists will have booths to visit.
Stroll the downtown, pop into stores and restaurants, and meet your friends after a looong winter. We hope to see you there.

🏷️ Mission of Deeds Yard Sale
2026-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | 6 Chapin Avenue, 6 Chapin Avenue, Reading, 01867
Mission of Deeds is holding our semi-annual yard sale on Saturday, April 25 from 9 to 11 AM in our parking lot (6 Chapin Avenue in Reading). Mission of Deeds provides gently used furniture and brand-new beds to people in need. We often receive donations that are not suitable for the people we help so we host a yard sale to raise funds.

🌳 Planting for the Future
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Town Forest (Strout Ave), Strout Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join this Town-wide event that is perfect for all ages
Find more details and register online by choosing a time slot:9am-11am: https://readingpl.libnet.info/event/1595890011am-1pm: https://readingpl.libnet.info/event/159589071pm-3pm: https://readingpl.libnet.info/event/15958913

🎶 Old South United Methodist Church 11th Annual Tribute Concert
2026-04-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading, 01867, United States
On Sunday, April 26 at 4 pm, Old South United Methodist Church will host its 11th Annual Tribute Concert. This concert has become a Reading tradition, featuring a wide variety of musical styles performed by talented, local instrumentalists, vocalists, choirs, and ensembles. Click here to see the performers and program details. The Concert is free and open to the public – donations & commemorative tributes given in advance of the Concert will be featured in our booklet.
We hope you will join us! Refreshments will be served following the concert. Old South is located at the top of Reading Square, 6 Salem Street in Reading. www.oldsouthumc.org

🔎 RMHS Drama Club Presents Clue: High School Edition
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents its spring production of Clue: High School Edition, written by Sandy Rustin.
Based on the iconic board game and inspired by the beloved 1985 film, this fast-paced comedy invites audiences to Boddy Manor, where six mysterious guests, one suspicious butler, and a mansion full of secrets collide in a night of comedic chaos. When the lights go out and the host turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Follow along to uncover the secrets of Boddy Manor and the true identity of the murderer. 🔍
This special Student Showcase highlights the extraordinary talent of students both on and off stage. Featuring student direction, design, and performance, the production celebrates the creativity and leadership of the award-winning RMHS Drama Club.
Performance Dates:

Friday, May 1 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 PM

Location:
William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center
Reading Memorial High School
62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA
Tickets:
Available at www.rmhsdrama.org
Creative Team:

Directed by Jason Walsh ‘26
Assistant Directors: Natalie Cunha & Katie Donovan
Technical Directors: Lucas Reis ‘26 & Kevin Gerstner

Join us for an evening of mystery, mayhem, and comedy for the whole family as Clue comes to life on stage!

🪘 Education Through Art: A Community Gathering
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Public Schools is honored to host the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers for a special community-wide event.When: Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM Where: Reading Town Common This program is designed to be accessible to all ages, moving beyond the classroom to provide a vibrant, interactive experience of Northeastern Woodlands social songs and dances.Event Highlights:• Live Performance: Experience the traditional music and dance of the Wampanoag people.• Cultural Preservation: Learn about the mission to preserve and pass down these vital traditions to future generations.• Community Connection: Join neighbors and students in celebrating cultural differences and fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous history.We hope to see you there for this afternoon of education, music, and community!

🍲 Fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Public Kitchen
2026-05-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Public Kitchen, 530 Main Street, Reading, 01867, United States
Join us at Public Kitchen Reading for a special fundraiser in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention during Mental Health Awareness Month
May 19th from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
15% of all food sales (dine-in & takeout) will be donated to AFSP. Just mention “FUNDRAISER” when ordering!
We’ll also have a few raffles throughout the evening
Come out, show your support, and help make a difference. Hope to see you there!

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026
2026-05-25 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
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:30 | Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Our annual open house is coming up! May 3oth from 11:00 to 1:30. Nonstop fun and entertainment.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade and Celebration
2026-06-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading’s 6th annual Pride Parade and Celebration is Saturday June 6th from 3-5pm.

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

🎸 8th Annual Reading PorchFest
2026-06-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Reading (Townwide), Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Greetings PorchFest Performers and Hosts-to Be:
The registration links are live for Reading PorchFest 2026. You can access them from the website: Readingporchfest.com , or from Facebook
Consider this email your official invitation to sign up to host, or perform, or both host and perform at this, our 8th annual Reading PorchFest.
The festival is Saturday, June 27, 2026 from noon to 6:00pm. For those who have not participated before, you can host on a porch, driveway, front lawn, or as a business, in a courtyard or really, any open space where you can have spectators. If you know a performer who you’d like to host, that’s great. You can tell us the details on the form. If not, we’ll match you to a performer.
We will do our best to cluster performances to make the day a more walkable event. You can help us with that by encouraging your neighbors to host as well. Leave it to us to stagger performances to avoid overlap. We’ve also learned that we need to consider set up times and we will keep that in mind as well.
Performers do not have to come from Reading. We welcome all to this family-friendly setting of music and celebration. If you are from Reading and want to be your own host, that’s great. If not, we’ll match you to a host.
Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and at: readingporchfest.com
Remember, we are only an email away if you have any questions/concerns.
Thanks for being part of this fabulous event.
Alan and Ace Foulds
