June 2018
Outdoor Movie: Sing
Redemption Hill Church and the Medford Boys & Girls Club invite you to a free outdoor showing of the movie "Sing." The film is about a group of anthropomorphic animals that enter a singing competition, hosted by a koala bear who is trying to save his theater. Bring a chair or blanket. All proceeds at the concession stand will support the Medford Boys and Girls Club. The movie will be preceeded by a free barbecue from 6 to 7 p.m.
Find out more »August 2018
MARV and Sonho Meu at Tufts Park
Medford Arts Center, Inc., invites you to join the Medford Arts Resource Vehicle (MARV) to make rhythm instruments and sing Brazilian songs! Brazilian band Sonho Meu will teach you some melodies and lyrics, and together everyone will play and sing along. This is a free event, great for all ages, and no musical experience is required. This event was rescheduled from August 4 and August 11 due to severe weather.
Find out more »June 2019
Medford’s Diversity Day
All are invited to the second annual Medford's Diversity Day, presented by the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility at Medford High School in partnership with Mayor Stephanie Burke’s office and the city's Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The event will feature food, games, music and performances. Established in 2013, the purpose of the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR) is to provide instructional resources, activities, coordination, and training to support its mission of developing responsible global citizens who will…
Find out more »July 2019
Outdoor Movie: The Sandlot
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke, the Medford Chamber of Commerce and the Medford Recreation Department invite all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. Tonight's movie, the second in the series, is "The Sandlot," at Tufts Park in South Medford. The final movie in the series will be "Muppet Treasure Island" on Friday, August 23 at Wright's Pond. A Wright's Pond pass will not be required to attend. All movies will begin at sundown. Lawn…
Find out more »September 2019
Sculpture Revealing Community Event
Tufts Park Community Garden, with help from the Medford Arts Council, invites the community to the unveiling of a sculpture being created by artist Patrick Brennan for installation in the garden. There will be activities for kids and a mosaic stepping stones workshop with Emily Bhargava for adults.
Find out more »Medford Arts Council Community Reception
The Medford Arts Council invites you to learn more about its work at its annual Community Reception, taking place at Tufts Park in South Medford. Council members will be on hand to share insights from the Council's 2019 Community Survey; artist Sophy Tuttle will be live painting; and there will be live music by Jonathan Fagan (keyboard) and Peter Cobb (saxophone). And be sure to save time to visit the Tufts Park Community Garden, where a sculpture funded in part by the Medford…
Find out more »September 2020
Let’s Create
The Medford Recreation Department is offering a new arts and crafts program, Let’s Create, for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Each week, children will use their creativity to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, paintings, sketches, and jewelry making. The class, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, will meet at Tufts Park behind the swimming pool. Tables and chairs will be set up on the field for the program. In addition, picnic tables and limited Wi-Fi will…
Find out more »Little Painters
The Medford Recreation Department presents Little Painters, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for children ages 2 to 5. Each week, kids can get creative with different painting projects including ceramics, suncatchers, birdhouses, and more. The class will meet at Tufts Park behind the swimming pool. Tables and chairs will be set up on the field to promote social distancing. All painting equipment will be individually placed at each table. No paint or brushes will be shared. Picnic tables and…
Find out more »Middle School Paint Night
The Medford Recreation Department is offering a Middle School Paint Night, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for those in grades 6 to 8. Cost is $25. Register starting September 1 on the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31065
Find out more »High School Paint Night
The Medford Recreation Department is offering a High School Paint Night, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for those in grades 9 to 12. Cost is $25. Register starting September 1 on the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31065
Find out more »October 2020
Middle School Paint Night
The Medford Recreation Department is offering another Middle School Paint Night, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for those in grades 6 to 8. Cost is $25. Register starting September 1 on the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31065
Find out more »High School Paint Night
The Medford Recreation Department is offering another High School Paint Night, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for those in grades 9 to 12. Cost is $25. Register starting September 1 on the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31065
Find out more »Adult Paint Night
The Medford Recreation Department is offering an Adult Paint Night, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for those age 18 and older. Cost is $25. Register starting September 1 on the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31065
Find out more »Haitian Community Dinner & Conversation
The Medford Family Network is hosting a Community Dinner & Conversation geared toward Haitian residents, with dinner (adults only) and music. The City of Medford wants to hear from you on how Medford can be a stronger, healthier and more equitable community to better address climate change. Also, what changes would you like to see to make Medford a more inclusive and equitable city? And how would you like to be involved in the future planning of Medford? Those are…
Find out more »November 2020
Let’s Create
The Medford Recreation Department offers it arts and crafts program, Let’s Create, for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Each week, children will use their creativity to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, paintings, sketches, and jewelry making. The class, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, will meet at Tufts Park Field 1 (behind the Curtis-Tufts School). Tables and chairs will be set up on for the program. In addition, picnic tables and limited Wi-Fi will be available…
Find out more »Let’s Create
The Medford Recreation Department offers it arts and crafts program, Let’s Create, for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Each week, children will use their creativity to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, paintings, sketches, and jewelry making. The class meets at Tufts Park Field 1 (behind the Curtis-Tufts School). Tables and chairs will be set up on for the program. In addition, picnic tables and limited Wi-Fi will be available for parents to use while their child…
Find out more »Adult Paint Night
The Medford Recreation Department is offering an Adult Paint Night, led by Program Manager Kate Quinn, for those age 18 and older. Cost is $25. Register on the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31065
Find out more »April 2021
Little Painters
The Medford Recreation Department is offering a five-class painting program, Little Painters, at Tufts Park for children ages 2 to 5. Each week, kids can get creative with different painting projects including ceramics, suncatchers, birdhouses, and more. The program runs from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. on Fridays from April 30 through May 28. Cost for the five sessions is $40 for residents, $50 for non-residents. Register through the Medford Recreation website: https://medfordma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30885
Find out more »May 2021
Matt Heaton Sings at Tufts Park
With sunshine in the forecast, Medford musician Matt Heaton is venturing back outdoors to hold a pop-up family sing-along at Tufts Park in South Medford. Masks and social distancing required.
Find out more »July 2021
Outdoor Movie: A League of Their Own
The Medford Recreation Department continues its free summer outdoor movie night series with a showing of "A League of Their Own" at Tufts Park in South Medford. Please bring a blanket, drinks, and bug spray. The series will conclude with the showing of "Tom & Jerry" on Friday, August 20, at the Condon Band Shell Park.
Find out more »April 2022
Let’s Create
The Medford Recreation Center is offering a six-week session of its Let's Create arts and craft program for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Children will use their creativity each week to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, painting, sketching and jewelry making. The class will meet at Tufts Park from 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays from April 26 through May 31. Cost is $48 for residents and $60 for nonresidents. Register through the Medford Recreation website.…
Find out more »Little Painters
The Medford Recreation Department is offering a six-class painting program, Little Painters, at Tufts Park for children ages 2 to 5. Each week, kids can get creative with different painting projects including ceramics, suncatchers, birdhouses, and more. The program runs from 4:15 to 5 p.m. on Fridays from April 29 through June 3. Cost for all six sessions is $48 for residents, $60 for non-residents. Register through the Medford Recreation website.
Find out more »Let’s Create
The Medford Recreation Center is offering a six-week session of its Let's Create arts and craft program for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Children will use their creativity each week to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, painting, sketching and jewelry making. The class will meet at Tufts Park from 5:15 to 6 p.m. on Fridays from April 29 through June 3. Cost is $48 for residents and $60 for nonresidents. Register through the Medford Recreation website.…
Find out more »Little Painters
The Medford Recreation Department is offering a five-class painting program, Little Painters, at Tufts Park for children ages 2 to 5. Each week, kids can get creative with different painting projects including ceramics, suncatchers, birdhouses, and more. The program runs from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays from April 30 through June 4 (no session on May 28, Memorial Day weekend). Cost for all five sessions is $40 for residents, $50 for non-residents. Register through the Medford Recreation website. …
Find out more »Let’s Create
The Medford Recreation Center is offering a five-week session of its Let's Create arts and craft program for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Children will use their creativity each week to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, painting, sketching and jewelry making. The class will meet at Tufts Park from 1 to 1:45 p.m. on Saturdays from April 30 through June 4 (no class on May 28, Memorial Day weekend). Cost is $40 for residents and $50…
Find out more »May 2022
MFN Playgroup at Tufts Park
Tufts Park in South Medford is today's location as the Medford Family Network continues its spring schedule of Playgroups in the Park with Miss Andrea Breen. Stop by for story time, songs, and music and movement. All ages welcome . . . siblings, too. Register upon arriving at the park. Future Playgroup sites and dates are Magoun Park (May 4), Hickey Park (May 5), Logan Park (May 9), Harris Park (May 10), Cummings Park (May 11), McNally Park (May 12),…
Find out more »June 2022
Outdoor Movie: Field of Dreams
The Medford Recreation Department kicks off its summer outdoor movie series with a showing of "Field of Dreams" at Tufts Park. The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m., but come an hour earlier as the Rec Department will have music and lawn games set up in the field, along with free popcorn. Please bring a blanket, drinks, and bug spray. Other films in the series will be "Space Jam" on Friday, July 15, at the Condon Shell and "Hook" on…
Find out more »MFN Playgroup at Tufts Park
Tufts Park in South Medford is today's location for the Medford Family Network's Playgroup in the Park with Miss Andrea Breen. Stop by for story time, songs, and music and movement. The program is geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome Register upon arriving.
Find out more »July 2022
MFN Playgroup at Tufts Park
Tufts Park in South Medford is today's location for the Medford Family Network's Playgroup in the Park with Miss Andrea Breen. Stop by for story time, songs, and music and movement. The program is geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome Register upon arriving.
Find out more »August 2022
Superhero Sundae
Medford Recreation and Colleen's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop invites the Medford community to Superhero Sundae. Wear your favorite superhero costume and enjoy fun games and crafts at Tufts Park. A superhero might even make an appearance. Colleen's will be providing free ice cream for this event along with sundae toppings. Please note that this event is for Medford residents only, all ages.
Find out more »Outdoor Movie: A League of Their Own
The Medford Recreation Department has added a fourth film to its summer outdoor movie series, presenting "A League of Their Own" at Tufts Park. The movie will begin at 8 p.m., but come an hour earlier as the Rec Department will have music and lawn games set up in the field, along with free popcorn. Please bring a blanket, drinks (no alcohol permitted), and bug spray. The final movie presented in the series will be "Hook" on Friday, August 19,…
Find out more »September 2022
MFN Playgroup at Tufts Park
Tufts Park in South Medford is today's location for the Medford Family Network’s Traveling Playgroup in the Park with Miss Andrea Breen. Stop by for art activities, sidewalk chalk, story time, free books, music and movement, community resource information, and more. The program is geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome. Register upon arriving.
Find out more »May 2023
MFN Playgroup at Tufts Park
Tufts Park in South Medford hosts today's Medford Family Network Traveling Playgroup in the Park with Miss Andrea Breen. Stop by for art activities, storytelling, music and movement activity, and more. The program is geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome. Register on arrival.
Find out more »MFN Playgroup at Tufts Park
Today's Medford Family Network Traveling Playgroup in the Park, led by Miss Andrea Breen, returns to Tufts Park in South Medford. Stop by for art activities, storytelling, music and movement activity, and more. The program is geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome. Register on arrival.
Find out more »June 2023
MFN Playgroup at Tufts Park
Today's Medford Family Network Traveling Playgroup in the Park, led by Miss Andrea Breen, returns to Tufts Park in South Medford. Stop by for art activities, storytelling, music and movement activity, and more. Geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome. Register on arrival.
Find out more »August 2023
Superhero Sundae
Medford Recreation and Colleen's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop invites the Medford community to Superhero Sundae. Wear your favorite superhero costume and enjoy fun games and crafts at Tufts Park. A superhero might even make an appearance. Colleen's will be providing free ice cream for this event along with sundae toppings. Please note that this event is for Medford residents only, all ages.
Find out more »