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Oktoberfest beer garden at Farmers' Market tonight
October 1, 2026
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Oktoberfest beer garden joins Farmers' Market tonight at Bowden Park
The Melrose Farmers' Market and Hannah's Brewing Co. host a family-friendly Oktoberfest beer garden from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at Bowden Park, with a live brass polka band, lawn games, and Oktoberfest treats such as pretzels and brats from The Kitchen. Proceeds support the market's SNAP Match program, which helps residents using SNAP benefits buy fresh food; the July beer garden raised $500 for the program. Regular market vendors are open 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., and guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID to drink beer.
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Melrose girls soccer honors seniors tonight at Fred Green Field
Senior Night for the Melrose Soccer Class of 2027 starts at 6:30 p.m. today at Fred Green Field, followed by a game at 7 p.m.
Melrose High School Girls Soccer Boosters
Open mic night tonight at Melrose Knights of Columbus
Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus, 23 West Foster Street. Performances run from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Melrose Creative Alliance
Music bingo tonight at Hannah's Brewing
Music for Squares, a monthly first-Thursday music bingo gathering, runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Hannah's Brewing Co.
Melrose Creative Alliance
Mahjong open and guided play tonight at Paper & Clay
The Mahj Society hosts open and guided play from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Paper & Clay, 953 Main Street.
Mahj Society
Molly's Monthly Bookclub meets tonight
The book club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Molly's Bookstore to discuss books across genres and time periods.
Melrose Creative Alliance
Community storytelling program tonight at Melrose Public Library
Melrose Public Library hosts a community storytelling program at 7 p.m. today.
The Melrose Messenger
Beginner Irish step dance class today at First Congregational Church
Beginner Irish step dance classes for ages 4 and up meet from 1 to 2 p.m. today at Melrose First Congregational Church on West Foster Street.
Melrose Creative Alliance
Public comment open on Melrose Community Power plan until Oct. 30
The city is accepting public comment on its revised Electricity Aggregation Plan through Oct. 30.
City of Melrose
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