India Independence Day festival at Hastings Park

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India Independence Day festival set for Hastings Park

The Indian Americans of Lexington will host a free India Independence Day celebration at Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln Street, on Sunday, August 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. The afternoon includes a flag hoisting ceremony, live music and cultural performances, traditional and contemporary dance, poetry, cricket activities, chess, tug-of-war, henna art and local vendors. Organizers say a community fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary Indian attire is among this year's highlights; admission is free and open to all ages.

Indian Americans of Lexington

Pinot's Palette guides painters in 'Japanese Rising Sun' class

Pinot's Palette in Lexington Center hosts a BYOB guided painting class tonight from 7-9 p.m., teaching the 'Japanese Rising Sun' step-by-step.

Pinot's Palette

Kadak Chai to play Lexington's Summer Concert Series at Depot Square

Boston-based Bollywood fusion rock band Kadak Chai performs at Depot Square on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 PM, as part of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce's Summer Concert Series.

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'Six: The Musical' film screenings coming to Lexington Venue

The Lexington Venue will screen the filmed West End production of 'Six: The Musical' on Saturday, August 15 at 4:00 PM, Sunday, August 16 at 12:00 PM, and Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 PM.

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Select Board to hear noise permit request for Grove St culvert project

Lexington's Select Board holds a hybrid public hearing Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:40 PM on a DPW request for a Noise Bylaw Special Permit allowing after-hours construction on the Grove Street culvert lining project.

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Bicycle Advisory Committee meets Thursday to review bike parking map

Lexington's Bicycle Advisory Committee meets in hybrid format Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Parker Room to review a bike parking GIS map and discuss middle school bike safety sessions.

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Watercolor workshop for adults 60+ at Cary Library

Cary Library hosts a Studio Art Watercolor Workshop for adults 60+ today, 1:30-3:00 PM, in the Dining Room at the Lexington Community Center.

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Fairy-tale program for young readers at Cary Library

Cary Library hosts Fair(L)y Good Tales for grades K-2 today, 3:30-4:30 PM, in the Children's Activity Room, featuring fairy tales, fractured versions and an activity.

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Drop-in mending group promotes reuse at Cary Library

Cary Library hosts a Drop-in Mending session today, 6:30-8:30 PM, in the Genealogy Room, with LexZeroWaste's Textiles and Mending Team.

Cary Memorial Library

LEGO Block Party for families at Cary Library

Cary Library holds a no-registration LEGO Block Party for ages 2 and up today, 7:00-8:00 PM, in the Children's Activity Room.

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Hanscom Field Advisory Commission meets remotely

The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission meets remotely today from 7:00-8:00 PM; the meeting link is posted on the town calendar.

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Transportation Advisory Committee meets remotely

Lexington's Transportation Advisory Committee meets remotely today from 7:30-9:00 PM.

Town of Lexington

LexFarm launches $20,000 Feed Local, Give Local fundraiser

Lexington Community Farm launched its 'Feed Local, Give Local' campaign in early August to raise $20,000 and expand its SNAP Match program for neighbors in need.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons meets at Cary Library

Cary Library's Teen Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 6-12 meets today, 6:00-8:00 PM, in the Teen Workshop; all materials provided, no experience needed.

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