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June 2023
West Medford Open Studios
West Medford Open Studios will again be staged as a one-day event at Dugger Park and the West Medford Community Center. The event showcases the talents of more than 70 visual artists from Medford and surrounding communities, plus features live music and spoken word performances, a Medford Brewing Company beer tent, Goldilox Bagels popup, and food trucks. A special added feature this year will be the showing of the documentary film "Arts in Space and Time" by photographer Clay Lomneth…
Find out more »August 2023
National Night Out
For the second year in a row, the Medford Police Department is joining thousands of police departments across the country in presenting National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Celebrating its 40th year, National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Among the night's many activities will be a performances by dancers…
Find out more »Spirit of India
The United India Association of New England invites you to celebrate Spirit of India at Columbus Park. Enjoy live entertainment, family activities, food, music, vendors, and much more. Please feel free to bring blankets/chairs and sunscreen.
Find out more »September 2023
Pontiaki Estia Greek Festival
Pontiaki Estia of Massachusetts, a Boston-based organization supporting the Greek American community, is hosting a Greek Festival at the Condon Shell. There will be live traditional music, children's activities, and plenty of food and drinks for purchase. Admission is free.
Find out more »Oktoberfest
The Medford Chamber of Commerce presents an Oktoberfest on Riverside Avenue in Medford Square. The event will feature live music by the Houfbrau Hotshots and Garfish, dance and martial arts performances, a beer garden, food, a photo booth, a dog costume parade, local vendors, games, and other entertainment. Also, tables have been added to include artists from CACHE's Mystic River Celebration that was canceled last weekend due to poor weather.
Find out more »October 2023
Tufts Community Day
Tufts University students, faculty, and staff come together with community nonprofits and neighbors to celebrate Community Day, an annual Tufts tradition celebrating arts, innovation and community. There will be live performances, children's activities, Medford and Somerville community groups and resources, research projects by university faculty, a raffle, and free food and refreshments. All activities are free and open to the public and take place on the Academic Quad. Free event parking is available in the Tufts parking garage, 419 Boston Avenue, Medford.…
Find out more »Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
The City of Medford invites you to a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is taking place from September 15 to October 15. Celebrating Latin culture and Hispanic heritage, the event will feature food, drinks, music, dancing, artisanal vendors and more.
Find out more »Medford disABILITY Fair
The City of Medford’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities invites you to attend its disABILITY Fair to learn about resources for those with disabilities. The centerpiece of the event will be the showing of the 2018 documentary "Intelligent Lives" (70 minutes) at 12:15 pm. A project of award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib, the film is a catalyst to transform the intellectual disability label from a life sentence of isolation to a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in…
Find out more »Harvest Your Energy Festival
The City of Medford presents the Harvest Your Energy Festival outdoors near the wind turbine behind the McGlynn Middle School. It's a fun, sustainable event with entertainment, activities for residents of all ages, food vendors, resource tables, and great raffle prizes to win. There will be live music featuring Matt Heaton and The Outside Toys, Trail Mix, and Uncommon Folk, and kids activities from the Medford Family Network. Also offered will be electronics and clothing/materials recycling, plus paper shredding. For…
Find out more »Brooks School Fall Festival
The annual Brooks Elementary School Fall Festival combines a carnival and community activities for the whole family. Among the many attractions will be a Collaborative Rock Art Installation, a community art project where people of all ages are invited to paint messages of hope and wishes for the future. Also offered will be pumpkin decorating, sand art, and a scarecrow craft; a photo booth; rides and games; and food available for purchase. Tickets for rides and games are $1 each…
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