Belmont, MA
Events & things to do in Belmont
Concerts, meetings, markets, and neighborhood happenings in Belmont, MA. Updated daily from the Belmont morning brief.
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Get the morning briefOpen Play Mah Jongg Tonight at Belmont Public Library
Sep 2 · Belmont Public Library →
Poetry Contest Submissions Due Friday for Belmont Students
Sep 2 · Belmont Public Schools →
Belmont Recreation Hosts Beaverbrook Step Zumba Today
Belmont and Watertown Host Therapeutic Recreation Open House
Open Play Mah Jongg Wednesday at Library
Aug 30 · Belmont Public Library →
Life Stories Writing Lab Thursday at Library
Aug 30 · Belmont Public Library →
Powers Music School Hosts Instrument Petting Zoo
Aug 30 · Powers Music School →
Belmont Sports Beacon: Fall Registration Open, Uniform Pickup Sept. 2
Aug 30 · Belmont Sports Beacon →
Fiber Creatives Meets Friday at Library
Aug 30 · Belmont Public Library →
Belmont Chess Club Gathers Sunday at Library
Aug 30 · Belmont Public Library →
Former State Representative Edward J. Dever Jr. Dies at 90
Aug 29 · Brown & Hickey Funeral Home →
Faith, Family & Financial Stewardship Gala Tonight in Belmont
Imagine Together Festival Runs Today at Barrett Community Center
Aug 29 · Belmont Community Foundation →
Public Skate Set for Noon Today at Belmont Sports Complex
Busy Birds playgroup meets at the library today
Aug 28 · Belmont Public Library →
Library hosts rescheduled Elephant and Piggie party today
Aug 27 · Belmont Public Library →
Meditative Stitching workshop at the library today
Aug 27 · Belmont Public Library →
Library Hosts Baby Stories and Play Session Today
Stories and Play for the Littlest Ones runs today, Aug. 26, from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Belmont Public Library's Children's Program Room for children up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Aug 26 · Belmont Public Library →
Kids Board-Game Drop-In at Belmont Public Library Today
Drop-in board game time for kids ages 3 and up runs today, Aug. 26, from 2-4 p.m. in the Belmont Public Library's Children's Program Room; no registration required.
Aug 26 · Belmont Public Library →
Teens Invited to Silent Reading Party at Library Today
A silent reading party for grades 6-12 takes place today, Aug. 26, from 3:30-5 p.m. on the Belmont Public Library patio.
Aug 26 · Belmont Public Library →
Spanish Conversation Group Meets at Public Library Today
The Spanish Conversation Group meets today, Aug. 26, from 7-8 p.m. in the Belmont Public Library's Claflin Local History Room, a free program for non-native speakers to practice Spanish.
Aug 26 · Belmont Public Library →
Belmont nine-year-old trains for Pokémon World Championship
Nine-year-old Benjamin Hwang will compete in the Juniors division of the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship in San Francisco, Aug. 28-30.
Aug 25 · The Belmont Voice →
Join 'The Great Library Bakers' for dessert bar potluck
Home bakers can bring dessert bars to Morrissey Hall at Belmont Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. for the monthly hobby group.
Aug 25 · Belmont Public Library →
Kids can drop in for scratchboard art at the library
Belmont Public Library hosts a no-registration drop-in scratchboard art activity today, Aug. 25, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Children's Program Room.
Aug 25 · Belmont Public Library →
Belmont Farmers' Market Continues Weekly Through October
The Belmont Farmers' Market runs Thursdays, 2-6:30 p.m., in the Belmont Center parking lot through Oct. 29, with a kids' POP Club activity day on Aug. 27.
Aug 24 · Belmont Farmers' Market →
Sunshine and Storytime at Belmont Library Today
Belmont Public Library's Sunshine and Storytime runs today, Aug. 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. on the Library Patio, with the Children's Program Room as the rain location.
Aug 24 · Belmont Public Library →
Historical Society Open Hours Today
Belmont Historical Society open hours run today, Aug. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Claflin Room at Belmont Public Library, with a volunteer available for questions.
Aug 24 · Belmont Public Library →
Drop-in English Conversation Tonight
Belmont Public Library's Drop-in English Conversation meets today, Aug. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Underwood History Room; no registration required.
Aug 24 · Belmont Public Library →
Weekly Fiber Arts Group Meets at Belmont Library Today
Belmont Public Library's weekly drop-in Fiber Arts Group for knitters and crocheters meets today, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m.
Aug 24 · Belmont Public Library →
Equal Justice Book Group discusses 'Bad Feminist' Monday
The Equal Justice Book Group meets Monday, Aug. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Waverley Oaks Meeting Room at Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave., to discuss Roxane Gay's "Bad Feminist: Essays."
Aug 23 · Belmont Public Library →
Equal Justice Book Group to Meet Monday at Library
The Equal Justice Book Group, co-hosted by Belmont Against Racism and the Belmont Public Library, meets Monday, Aug. 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss "Bad Feminist: Essays" by Roxane Gay.
Aug 23 · Belmont Against Racism →
Belmont Chess Club Meets at the Library
Belmont Chess Club meets from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 23, in Morrissey Hall at Belmont Public Library. The volunteer-led club is open to all ages and skill levels.
Aug 23 · Belmont Public Library →
Great Library Bakers meet Wednesday at Morrissey Hall
The Great Library Bakers group meets Wednesday, Aug. 26, 7-8 p.m., in Morrissey Hall at Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave., with a theme of baking dessert bars.
Aug 23 · Belmont Public Library →
Library screens 'Cast Away' Friday for Dial M for Movies
Dial M for Movies screens Cast Away Friday, Aug. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in Morrissey Hall at Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave.
Aug 23 · Belmont Public Library →
Pickup Soccer Shifts to Belmont High Turf Field
The Cambridge/Belmont Microsoccer Kickabout's coed pickup game runs 9 to 10:30 a.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 23; players should assemble at the Belmont High School turf field since grass fields are closed for maintenance.
Family Bootcamp Listed at Winn Brook This Morning
Belmont Recreation's Sunday Funday Family Bootcamp is scheduled for 9 to 10 a.m. today at Winn Brook Soccer Field 1; participants should confirm the field is open given nearby closures.
Family Bootcamp meets Sunday at Winn Brook field
Sunday Funday Family Bootcamp meets Sunday, Aug. 30, 9-10 a.m., at Winn Brook Soccer Field 1.
Becca Pizzi 5K Set to Return to Belmont High Track Aug. 30
The Becca Pizzi 5K and Kids Fun Run starts at Belmont High School's track on Sunday, August 30. Race-day registration is available, with packet pickup the day before at Fitness Together Belmont; proceeds benefit Belmont High student-athlete scholarships and athletic programs.
Aug 22 · Becca Pizzi 5K →
Belmont Grad Katherine Murphy Debuts in Pro Baseball League
Katherine Murphy, 19, a 2025 Belmont High graduate, made her professional debut as an outfielder for the New York Heights in the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League.
Aug 22 · The Belmont Voice →
Belmont Health Department Launches Rat Prevention Initiative
The Belmont Health Department posted a rodent control guide on Aug. 18 to help residents identify rat activity and remove environmental attractants.
Aug 21 · Town of Belmont →
Matt Heaton Plays Concert for Littles at the Library
Matt Heaton performs Concert for Littles Friday, Aug. 21, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in Morrissey Hall at Belmont Public Library.
Aug 21 · Belmont Public Library →
Teen Needle-Felting Workshop at the Library
Felted Carnivorous Plant with Pop Up Art School runs Friday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Teen Room at Belmont Public Library; registration is full with a wait list.
Aug 21 · Belmont Public Library →
Stick and Puck on Friday at Belmont Sports Complex
Stick and Puck runs Friday, Aug. 21, from 4 to 5:50 p.m. at the Belmont Sports Complex rink, open to ages 7 to 99.
Rescheduled Classic Groove Band Concert Set for Tonight
The Classic Groove Band's concert at Belmont Public Library, originally set for July 29, has been rescheduled to tonight, Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m.
Aug 20 · Town of Belmont →
Belmont Native Alex Kostich Sets Lake Tahoe Swim Record
Belmont native Alex Kostich set a record time on the 10.62-mile Vikingsholm crossing of Lake Tahoe on Aug. 19, 2026, moving closer to the Tahoe Triple Crown.
Aug 20 · The Belmont Voice →
Belmont Native Maggie O'Brien to Launch Debut Memoir in September
Local artist and author Maggie O'Brien is preparing to launch her debut memoir, "Two Birds One Stone," a hand-bound, 12-volume series with monthly releases beginning in September 2026.
Aug 20 · The Belmont Voice →
Belmont Gallery of Art Welcomes Visitors to 'We the People' Exhibit
The Belmont Gallery of Art is open today, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosting the Belmont Art Association's summer exhibition featuring works by 28 local artists.
Aug 20 · Belmont Gallery of Art →
Library Visits the Farmers Market Today
Belmont Public Library staff will be at the Belmont Farmers Market today from 2 to 4 p.m. for a no-registration reference visit.
Aug 20 · Belmont Public Library →
Sewing-Machine Safety Training Held Tonight
Belmont Public Library's Community Classroom Safety & Sewing Machine Training runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight; registration is full, with a wait list available.
Aug 20 · Belmont Public Library →
Pajama Storytime Scheduled at the Library Tonight
Pajama Storytime runs from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. tonight in the Children's Program Room at Belmont Public Library.
Aug 20 · Belmont Public Library →
Women's Stick & Puck session held at Sports Complex
The Belmont Sports Complex hosted a Women's Stick & Puck hockey session for adults 18 and up on Aug. 19 from 9 to 10:50 a.m.
Adult men's lacrosse plays at Winn Brook
Adult Men's Lacrosse runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Winn Brook Soccer Field 1, part of a Wednesday series through Oct. 28.
S.P.O.R.T. social meets at Beech Street Center
The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. social runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Beech Street Center, part of a year-round recreation program for people with disabilities.
Library offers one-on-one tech support sessions
Technology librarians at Belmont Public Library provided individual 30-minute tech support sessions starting at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 in the library's Community Classroom.
Aug 19 · Belmont Public Library →
Library hosts Calming Art Workshop with Zentangles today
Belmont Public Library held a Calming Art Workshop today, Aug. 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Community Classroom, featuring a hands-on Zentangles activity for adults and teens with no registration required.
Aug 18 · Belmont Public Library →
Online mystery book group discusses 'Velvet Was the Night' tonight
Belmont Public Library's Better Read Than Dead book group meets online today, Aug. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss Silvia Moreno-Garcia's "Velvet Was the Night."
Aug 18 · Belmont Public Library →
Sunshine and Storytime returns to library today
Belmont Public Library hosts Sunshine and Storytime today, Aug. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. for families with children ages 3 and up, with stories, sensory activities, and crafts.
Aug 18 · Belmont Public Library →
Library maker-space hours open today for trained patrons
Belmont Public Library offers Community Classroom Book-a-Spot hours today, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for patrons who have completed required safety and tool trainings.
Aug 18 · Belmont Public Library →
Four Belmont lacrosse players compete in national tournament
Youth lacrosse players Ella Calise, Eva Hurley-Flanagan, Carys Tsi-Young, and Julia Casey represented Belmont at the New Balance All-America Lacrosse Underclass Tournament in Baltimore.
Aug 18 · The Belmont Voice →
Evening Knitting Club gathers at the library Monday
The Evening Knitting Club meets Monday, August 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Classroom at Belmont Public Library; fiber crafters of all skill levels are welcome.
Aug 17 · Belmont Public Library →
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