Winthrop, MA

Events & things to do in Winthrop

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Library Storytime Friday Morning for Young Children

Winthrop Public Library & Museum hosts storytime today, Oct. 2, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Children's Room.

Oct 2 · Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners →

Winthrop Girls Soccer Hosts Revere at 4:30 p.m.

The varsity girls soccer team plays Revere today, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. at Winthrop High School.

Oct 2 · MaxPreps →

Winthrop Girls Volleyball Hosts Everett at 5:45 p.m.

The varsity girls volleyball team plays Everett today, Oct. 2, at 5:45 p.m. at Winthrop High School.

Oct 2 · MaxPreps →

Winthrop Football Visits Gloucester Friday Night

The Winthrop High School varsity football team plays at Gloucester tonight, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in a conference game.

Oct 2 · NFHS Network →

Viking Boys Soccer Beats Swampscott 3-2

Winthrop High boys soccer battled inclement weather to earn a 3-2 Northeastern Conference win over Swampscott, the Winthrop Transcript reported October 1.

Oct 2 · Winthrop Transcript →

Tech Thursdays: Learn the Library Catalog Today

Today, 10:00–10:45 a.m., the Hazlett Room session shows participants how to browse the catalog and request interlibrary loans from their own devices.

Oct 1 · Winthrop Public Library & Museum →

Parks and Rec Cooking Classes Start Today

Six-week cooking classes begin today at the Senior Center: grades 2–4 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. and grades 5–7 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. The series includes pizza, pumpkin whoopie pies and donuts.

Oct 1 · Winthrop Parks & Recreation →

Family Book Club Discusses "Esperanza Rising" Tonight

Double Booked Book Club meets tonight, 6:00–7:00 p.m., in the library's Children's Rooms to discuss Pam Muñoz Ryan's "Esperanza Rising." Grownups and kids are welcome; no registration is required.

Oct 1 · Winthrop Public Library & Museum →

Winthrop JV soccer plays at Bishop Fenwick today

The boys JV team plays an away non-conference match against Bishop Fenwick in Peabody at 4:00 p.m.

Sep 30 · MaxPreps →

Winthrop girls volleyball hosts Salem at 5:45 p.m. today

The Vikings host Salem in a league match at 5:45 p.m. at Winthrop High School.

Sep 30 · MaxPreps →

Youth wrestling season begins today for ages 6–14

Boston Wrestling Legion's Fall 2026 season starts today, with practices planned Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 5:00 and 8:30 p.m. The organization says the exact time and location are still being confirmed.

Sep 30 · Boston Wrestling Legion →

Julie Markakis, 81, of Winthrop, dies

Julia Adela "Julie" Markakis, 81, of Winthrop, died Friday, Sept. 25, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Solimine Funeral Homes will hold visitation and a funeral service Friday, Oct. 2, in Lynn.

Sep 29 · Solimine Funeral Home →

Open Jam Night tonight at Blackstrap BBQ

Blackstrap BBQ, 4 Somerset Ave., hosts Open Jam Night tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. Bring an instrument and join in.

Sep 29 · Blackstrap BBQ →

Library schedules junk-journaling workshop for September 30

A junk-journaling workshop for ages 12 and up is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hazlett Room, where participants can start or continue handmade journals using recycled and upcycled materials.

Sep 29 · Winthrop Public Library & Museum →

Cultural Council to discuss Music on the Landing

The Winthrop Cultural Council meets Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Clock Tower Gallery at the E.B. Newton School & Cultural Center to review a Music on the Landing report and community feedback.

Sep 28 · Town of Winthrop →

Winthrop hosts Masconomet in girls varsity volleyball

Winthrop High School hosts Masconomet Regional in a girls varsity volleyball match Monday, Sept. 28, at 5:45 p.m.

Sep 28 · MaxPreps →

Winthrop JV girls soccer hosts Swampscott Monday

Winthrop hosts Swampscott in JV girls soccer Monday, Sept. 28, at Winthrop-Celluci; no start time is listed.

Sep 28 · Sports Illustrated →

Winthrop Football Shuts Out Pentucket, 21-0

Winthrop defeated Pentucket Regional 21-0 on the road Friday, Sept. 25, improving its record to 2-1.

Sep 27 · MaxPreps →

Library hosts Sit and Sew drop-in Saturday

Sit and Sew meets Saturday, October 3, 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Hazlett Room at Winthrop Public Library & Museum, 2 Metcalf Square.

Sep 27 · Winthrop Public Library & Museum →

Winthrop Lodge of Elks Raises Repair Funds at Seaside Barbecue

The Winthrop Lodge of Elks announced Sept. 24 that its seaside community barbecue raised enough money to fund critical lodge repairs.

Sep 27 · Winthrop Transcript →

Library holds junk-journaling workshop Wednesday

A junk-journaling workshop for ages 12 and up runs Wednesday, September 30, 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hazlett Room at Winthrop Public Library & Museum.

Sep 27 · Winthrop Public Library & Museum →

West Nile Virus Cases Climb Statewide; Winthrop Remains High Risk

Massachusetts health officials reported three new human West Nile virus cases on September 25, 2026, bringing the statewide total to 11. Winthrop remains designated at high risk.

Sep 26 · Western Mass News →

Bill Squires Retires from Championship Physical Therapy

Physical therapist Bill Squires, who co-founded Championship Physical Therapy and served Winthrop for 34 years, retired; colleagues and patients gathered to celebrate his career.

Sep 26 · Winthrop Transcript →

John Polino Plays Blackstrap BBQ Saturday Night

John Polino performs live at Blackstrap BBQ, 4 Somerset Ave., Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 to 11:55 p.m.

Sep 26 · Blackstrap BBQ →

Winthrop JV Football Hosts Pentucket Regional

Winthrop hosts Pentucket Regional in a non-league junior varsity football game Saturday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m.

Sep 26 · MaxPreps →

Temple Tifereth Israel Hosts First-Day Sukkot Services

First-day Sukkot and Shabbat morning services are set for Saturday, September 26, at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Tifereth Israel, 93 Veterans Road; the community is invited.

Sep 26 · Walnut Street Synagogue →

Winthrop Senior Center Hosts Indoor Yard Sale

The Friends of the Winthrop Council on Aging hold an indoor yard sale Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Winthrop Senior Center.

Sep 26 · Town of Winthrop →

Winthrop Board of Health Meets September 30

The Winthrop Board of Health meets Wednesday, September 30, from 4 p.m. at 1 Metcalf Square, Ground Level.

Sep 26 · Town of Winthrop →

Winthrop High Vikings Football Visits Pentucket Regional

Winthrop High's varsity football team plays at Pentucket Regional tonight, Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in West Newbury.

Sep 25 · MaxPreps →

State Confirms Eighth West Nile Virus Case as Area Stays High Risk

State health officials confirmed Massachusetts' eighth human West Nile virus case of the season, exposed in Middlesex County; Winthrop remains at high risk, and officials advise using repellent, covering skin outdoors, and draining standing water.

Sep 25 · Winthrop Transcript →

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Events & things to do in Winthrop

Sen. Lydia Edwards Hosts Winthrop Coffee Hour Saturday

Winthrop Boys Soccer Hosts Lynn Classical Today at 4:30

Winthrop Volleyball Hosts Wilmington Today at 5:45

Traffic Delays Sunday, October 11, for East Boston Columbus Day Parade

Gloucester Shuts Out Winthrop Boys Soccer, 3-0

Winthrop Girls JV Soccer Plays at Gloucester Tonight

Fall Fair and Craft Show planned for October 10

Library hosts long-term care planning session tonight

Library mystery book club discusses Vera Wong novel today

Library baby and toddler playdate today

Winthrop JV girls volleyball hosts Danvers today

Library hosts STEM Club today at 3 p.m.

Boston Tennis clinic today at 5 p.m.

Rise & Shine playgroup returns today at 233 Winthrop St.

Library LEGO Club meets today at 3 p.m.

Fall Fair and Craft Show set for Saturday at Ingleside Park

Bespoke Brew Fest brings live music to Michaels Mall lot Saturday

Winthrop boys soccer plays at Beverly today

Swing FORE Kids golf fundraiser tees off today at Winthrop Golf Club

Logan Airport Voice Auditions Close at Midnight Tonight

Odyssey discussion group begins at Winthrop library October 6

Sat: Fall Fair and Craft Show at Ingleside Park

St. John's Holds Blessing of the Animals and Pet Supply Drive Tonight

Winthrop JV Football Hosts Gloucester Saturday at Veterans Field

West Nile Risk Remains High in Winthrop

Winthrop Falls 28-7 to Gloucester in Friday Football Game

Winthrop Girls Soccer Beats Revere, 5-1

Tennis Matchplay at Winthrop High Courts Saturday Morning

Library Hosts Saturday Sit and Sew

Wet Denim Plays Blackstrap BBQ Tonight