Festivals
Jingle Bell Festival Concert and Dinner
Marsha Caron Theater, Medford High School 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAThe 22nd Medford Jingle Bell Festival continues with a concert at Medford High School at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner at Medford City Hall, where dozens of trees will be on display. The concert will feature the Medford Community Chorale and Youth/Young Adult Chorus reprising their Holiday Concert from the night before. Proceeds will …
Jingle Bell Festival Festive Lunch
Medford City Hall 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MAThe final day of the 22nd annual Medford Jingle Bell Festival will feature a festive lunch at Medford City Hall, with vocalist Amy-Jayne McCabe performing songs of the season. This will also be your last chance to enter a raffle to win one of the trees or other prizes on display; winners will be drawn …
McGlynn Winter Art Market
McGlynn Middle School 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAJoin 4GoodVibes and the McGlynn Elementary and Middle School PTOs for a Winter Art Market. Support 40-plus handmade crafters, the McGlynn PTO fundraiser, raffles and more.
ArtsMedford Winter Solstice Arts and Craft Fair
Breed Memorial Hall, Tufts University 51 Winthrop St., MedfordArtsMedford is pleased to be holding its first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic began, a Winter Solstice Arts and Craft Fair at Tufts University's Breed Memorial Hall (corner of Winthrop Street and Boston Avenue). Stop by to browse the work of 15 local artists for unique gift ideas. There also will be live music.
Senior Center Caribbean Festival
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center's Caribbean Festival will feature a flavorful lunch of Caribbean beef, white fish, crispy chicken, and desserts, plus live Caribbean music from Kadanz Jazz, led by Medford guitarist Mark Torgerson. Tickets ($2) are available at the Senior Center. Supported by a grant from the Medford Arts Council.
Haitian Flag Day Celebration
Andrews Middle School 3000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Haitian Community Task Force and Medford Family Network invite you to Haitian Flag Day Celebration at Andrews Middle School. The event will feature guest speakers, entertainment, health awareness, food and fun. Registration is required; please call the Medford Family Network at 781-393-2106 or Darline Raymond at 781-420-1704. Co-sponsored by the Medford Board of …
Senior Spring Festival
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center is hosting its annual Senior Spring Festival, that will feature live entertainment, flower planting, lentil soup making, a wellness check center, an information and resource area, and more. This event has been made possible with the help of a Massachusetts Cultural Council grant.
Medford Porchfest
Medford Medford, MA, United StatesToday is the day for the inaugural Medford Porchfest, an afternoon of free performances throughout the city, spotlighting the musical skills and diverse cultures of the Medford community. More than 150 acts are set to play at over 100 locations. See the full schedule and venue map on the Medford Porchfest website. Rain date is …
Juneteenth Celebration
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAThe West Medford Community Center and Mystic River Watershed Association invite all to a Juneteenth Celebration in the center's backyard and patio area facing Mystic River Road. The event program will feature Juneteenth history and poetry, live music, a community drum circle, community resource tables, food and beverages for sale, and a Black vendor fair …
CIRCLE THE SQUARE
Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford, MACACHE in Medford invites you to Circle the Square, our free downtown street festival that brings Medford Square alive with live music, dance and dramatic performances, artists, authors, food and beverage vendors, family activities, as well as a variety of programs and discounts offered by local businesses and organizations. Visit the Circle the Square page …