Lynn Community TV

4th Annual LCTV & CCoL Photos with Santa & Toy Drive
2025-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lynn Community TV, 181 Union St., Lynn, Massachusetts, 01901, United States
December 9 update: Due to a storm predicted at the North Pole, Santa will now be visiting us from 4-6PM. We apologize for the late notice, and hope you can join us Thursday!
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🎄 Lynn Community Television & Concerned Citizens of Lynn are teaming up for the 4th year to bring holiday cheer to the Lynn Community!
🎅 Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Lynn Community Television to help with Concerned Citizens of Lynn’s Toy Drive & get FREE pictures with Santa! Special thank you to Blue House Santa.
Please note: This is a free community event, donations are very appreciated but not required to receive photos with Santa.
🎬 While photos with Santa are happening we will be playing a selection of holiday cartoons and specials to enjoy, along with refreshments. There will also be some DIY ornaments, to create and take home.
📸 LCTV will provide professional photos for families, but you may take your own. Come down and take your family photo for your holiday cards!

Video & photo gallery from 2024 event

Civil Society Screenings
2025-12-11 18:30 - 21:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn & The Lynn Music Foundation are excited to announce our latest collaboration, the Civil Society Screenings @ The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre.
The Civil Society Screenings are curated to create public dialogue over conflict (familial, political, cultural, and socio-economic) and ways to move to mutual understanding and organized community activism. This monthly film series is designed to make you think, and develop a framework to engage your community for positive change.
Films Start at 7pm (Doors 6:30pm)
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The Beautiful Country Summary
Binh, a Vietnamese Amerasian boy, faces discrimination and leaves his village to find his mother in Saigon. After a fatal incident involving her employer, Binh flees with his younger brother Tam. En route to America, a storm diverts their boat to Malaysia, where they meet Ling, a prostitute who helps them escape. Tam dies during the harsh voyage. In New York, Binh works while Ling moves on. Learning he qualifies for citizenship, Binh travels to Texas to find his blind father. Though he hides his identity, his father senses the truth, and they begin to bond quietly at the film’s end.
Trailer: The Beautiful Country Trailer
Bonus Film
After The Beautiful Country we will be screening a nine minute short created by Lynn’s very own New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM) called “New Roots for New Americans: NAAM Client Stories“. NAAM staff will be onsite to talk about their work with Immigrants and the current state of affairs in Lynn.
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May 29th: 51 Birch Street
June 12th: Defining Us
July 17th: Medium Cool
August 21st: The Beautiful Country
September 18th: Fighter
November 13th: My Omaha
December 11th: We Still Here
Special thanks to Massdevelopment, Creative Cities, & Lynnspire Grants.

The above information was submitted to us by Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn.

Navigation Church Meet & Greet at Brew North Café
2025-12-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Brew North Cafe, 200 Lynnfield St, Lynn, 01904, United States
From Navigation Church: We’d love to hang out with you! Join us at Brew North Café on Friday, December 12 at 9:00 AM for a morning of good coffee, great people, and real conversation.

Whether you heard about the Love Your Teacher, you’ve been wondering what Navigation Church is all about, or you’re just looking for genuine community in Lynn—this is for you.

Come ask questions, hear the vision, and connect with others who believe our city needs more hope.
No pressure. Just a welcoming table where you belong.

What to expect: Great coffee & Conversations
Can’t wait to meet you—just show up, we’ll save you a cup.

Facebook event page

Food Pantry at Wayne Alarm
2025-12-12 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-24 17:00 - 17:30
From Wayne Alarm:

Wayne Alarm is collecting food and setting up a pantry for people to come fill up a bag.

The food pantry will be held on the following dates from 5-5:30pm at Wayne Alarm – 424 Essex street, until supplies run out.

Friday, November 14

Wednesday, November 26

Friday, December 12

Wednesday, December 24

Wayne Alarm is also collecting donations of unopened and unexpired food. Please drop off donations at Wayne Alarm during their normal business hours, weekdays from 8am-5pm.

If you have any questions please contact Gabriella Gil by emailing ggil@waynealarm.com or calling 781-595-000 x414

2nd Annual Give Joy to the World Toy & Jacket Drive
2025-12-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Palette Function Room, 16a City Hall Square, Lynn, 01901, United States
Old Soul Young World is partnering with the Millennium Latino Project and the Cultura Latina Dance Academy for our 2nd Annual Toy & Jacket Drive. This will benefit children and families served through the Lynn Family Resource Center—an organization that supports thousands of local families each year through critical community resources.
Despite generous contributions in previous years, current donations are not enough to meet the growing need. This season, we’re asking for your help to bridge the gap and reach our goal of bringing holiday joy to more than 200 additional youth in the Lynn community.
📦Donation Drop-Off Locations📦
Community members are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys and warm jackets for children and teens (ages 1–18) at any of the following participating locations:
Inc.ubate Coworking — 614 Washington Street
Cultura Latina Dance Academy — 25 Exchange Street
Lynn Family Resource Center — 16 City Hall Square (1st Floor)
Toomey’s Cleaners — 43 Boston Street & 50 Western Avenue
For those unable to donate in person, online contributions are also welcome through the donation link below. 100% of proceeds and items collected will go directly to youth and families served by the LFRC.

🎅 GIVE BACK EVENT
To celebrate the close of the drive and the spirit of community giving, we invite you to join us for our Holiday Give Back Event on Friday,December 12th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Palette Function Room in Lynn
FREE RSVP — bring a toy or jacket for entry, or make a $15 donation. Every $20 donation provides one gift, bringing warmth, hope, and joy to a child this season.
Celebrate the season with:
✨ Live performances
🍪 Holiday snacks
🍸 Cash bar
🎄 Ugly Christmas Sweater competition
📸 Festive photo ops
💫 Community connection — all in the spirit of giving back!
Let’s come together to make this holiday brighter for Lynn’s youth. Every donation counts!
Online donation/RSVP link

2025 Wreaths Across America
2025-12-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Pine Grove Cemetary, Lynn, MA, United States
From Lynn-Swampscott Veterans’ Services: We invite you to join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00AM at Pine Grove Cemetery (Vietnam Veterans Section) for Wreaths Across America Day. We will honor our Veterans with short ceremony and place wreaths in remembrance of their service and sacrifice.
Wreaths Across America’s mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.
Thank you to all who purchased wreaths in support of this important effort. Thank you to our signature sponsor Military Friends Foundation.

2025 Winter Family Day
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Lynn Museum and Arts Center, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the Lynn Museum & Arts Center: Join the Museum on the last second Saturday of the year for FREE admission! They’ll have a winter family day offering festive crafts, games, a story time, and treats for all to enjoy.
Take the time to view exhibitions before they close, purchase Lynn-themed goods in their shop for friends and family, and more.
This will be the last day to view “The Artwork of Diana Reyes” exhibition on the Museum’s first floor. Diana will be teaching a charcoal class starting at 12:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. The class will be taught in English and Spanish.

Teen Drop-in Center - Winter 2025
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Lynn Tech – Field House, 80 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From Lynn Parks & Recreation: The Lynn Teen Drop-In Center is hosted weekly for our youth ages 13-18 to engage in recreational activities during after-school and evening hours. Activities include playing sports, listening to music, and hearing from guest speakers.
Music * Pizza * Cornhole * Volleyball * Basketball
Dates subject to change due to school scheduled sporting events or inclement weather.
Supported by the Mayor’s office, Lynn Parks and Recreation Department, Lynn Police Department, Shannon Grant, & Community Development. For more information, please call Lisa Nerich 781-286-8000

Community "Drumagic" Drum Circle
2025-12-14 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
All are welcome to join UUCGL for some Drumagic!
It is a way to express yourself. You will leave the afternoon feeling inspired and relaxed. Our drum circle is open to hand drummers over the age of 16. Beginners (with drums) are always welcome. We jam to West African and Haitian-inspired rhythms on djembes, ashikos, dunduns, congas, dumbeks, and makeshift hand drums. Please no snare drums, kit drums, or bucket and stick drums.
If you do not own a drum or are unable to borrow one from a friend, flat-bottomed, rounded-edge water cooler jugs and flat-bottomed, rounded edge (not sharp edge) Rubbermaid-type wastebaskets work fine as makeshift drums.
Never drummed before? No Problem. We will show you the way. Come out and plan to have an afternoon of spiritual awakening, fun, and meeting wonderful people. Oh, and if you like to dance, drum rhythms are great to move to as well.
Cost: Volunteer donation of $5 to $10 suggested. We usually meet on the second Sunday of each month.
Please note: for security reasons the doors will be locked promptly at 1:35pm, so make sure to be on time!

The above information was submitted to us by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn

Coffee With A Cop
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Co., 61 Munroe Street, Lynn, MA, United States
The Lynn Police Department are revitalizing their monthly “Coffee with a Cop” at Thousand Hill Coffee Shop! This meet and greet with the community is scheduled for every third Wednesday at 10am, but the location may change.

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Police Department.

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 14-23
2025-12-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-31 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Lynn Family Resource Center, 16 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From NAGLY: NAGLY Lynn also presents our NEW weekly group at Centerboard Family resource center on Wednesdays for ages 14-23 5:30-7:30pm, also drop-in based! Open to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
For more information, contact: Tony@nagly.org.or Younes@nagly.org

Learn more about NAGLY

2025 Ward 2 Holiday Party
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Hood Elementary School, 24 Oakwood Ave., Lynn, 01902, United States
From Ward 2 Councilor Obed Matul:

We are doing it again!! Join us for our Annual Ward 2 Holiday Party.

This year it will take place on Wednesday, December 17th from 6pm to 8pm at the cafeteria of HOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located at 24 Oakwood Ave. Lynn MA

Free Food, Special Guest speakers, City Information and FREE RAFFLES. Last year we raffled over $1,000 in free gift cards and we are doing it again.

This is Hosted by Obed Matul, Ward 2 Councilor and Precinct Captains but is OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF LYNN.

¡¡Lo estamos haciendo de nuevo!! Únase a nosotros para nuestra fiesta navideña anual del Distrito 2.

Este año se llevara acabo el miércoles 17 de Diciembre de 6PM a 8PM en la cafeteria de la HOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL localizada en la 24 Oakwood Ave. Lynn MA.

Comida GRATIS, oradores invitados especiales, información de la ciudad y rifas GRATIS. El año pasado rifamos más de $1,000 en tarjetas de regalo y lo vamos a hacer nuevamente.

Esto está organizado por el concejal de la ciudad del distrito 2 (Obed Matul) y los capitanes de distrito, pero está ABIERTO A TODOS LOS RESIDENTES DE LYNN.

2025 Beyond Walls Holiday Party
2025-12-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Beyond Walls, 18 Mount Vernon Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Beyond Walls: We will be celebrating another great year at Beyond Walls and rallying support for our End of Year Giving Campaign: Building Resilience!
Click here to RSVP
If you cannot join, please consider a gift to our campaign! We are hoping to raise $100,000 by the end of this year. Every gift (no matter the size) will ensure the expansion of our Classroom to the Streets program and support organizational resilience for Beyond Walls for another year. Every dollar counts in helping us reach this goal.
You can make a year end gift to Beyond Walls by clicking here.
Visit our Campaign Website to learn more about what our Giving Levels support!

Brown Bag Mobile Market - Third Fridays
2025-12-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States
What is Brown Bag – Mobile Markets?
Free bags of groceries are distributed twice a month to area residents in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank.
When and Where Does It Happen?
Every first Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m and every third Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m at 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA.
How Do I Participate?
The program is open to all residents of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott.
There are no age or income requirements and there is no application for the program, just sign up over the phone or in person when you come to the event.
To learn more or to sign up for the program, please call 781-599-0110 and ask for the Nutrition Department.
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¿Qué es Bolsa de color café – Mercados Móviles?
Se distribuyen bolsas de comestibles gratuitas dos veces al mes a los residentes del área en asociación con el Greater Boston Food Bank.
¿Cuándo y dónde ocurre?
Cada primer sábado de 9 a. m. a 10 a. m. y cada tercer viernes del mes de 9 a. m. a 11 a. m. en 8
Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA.
¿Cómo participo?
El programa está abierto a todos los residentes de Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus y Swampscott.
No hay requisitos de edad o de ingresos y no hay ninguna solicitud para el programa, sólo tiene que inscribirse por teléfono o en persona cuando venga al evento.
Para obtener más información o inscribirse en el programa, llame al 781-599-0110 y pregunte por el Departamento de Nutrición.

The above information was submitted to us by The Phoenix Food Hub.

2025 Sensory Christmas Party
2025-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States
From the Lynn Disability Network: A joyful and inclusive holiday celebration designed for children and families of all abilities. Sensory-friendly activities, holiday music, crafts, and Christmas cheer in a calm, welcoming space!
Free event, but registration recommended. To register and for question please email Ldoninique@ymail.com.

National Grid Customer Advocate hours
2025-12-23 10:00 - 14:00 | LHAND – Curwin Cirle, 39 Curwin Terrace, Lynn, 01905, United States
Connect to Caring: Meet with a Customer Advocate at Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development
National Grid Customer Advocates will be available to meet one-on-one on the 4th Tuesday of the month to discuss options to manage your energy bill and help you find assistance, including:

Discount rate
Payment Plans
Budget Billing
Arrears Management Program (AMP)

No appointment is needed, but please bring the following when you visit:
If you receive SNAP, MassHealth, SSI or WIC, please bring your benefit card and/or program acceptance letter to enroll in our Discount Rate Program.
With higher energy prices this winter, National Grid is there to help:
For more information, please visitngrid.com/heretohelp

The above information was submitted to us by National Grid.

Cook Street Park Free Mobile Food Market
2025-12-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Cook Street Park, Cook Street, Lynn, MA, United States
From the New Lynn Coalition: The Cook St. Free Food Mobile Market is a collaborative monthly event by New Lynn Coalition and the Salem Food Pantry, supported by Ward 2 Councilor Obead Matul.
Any and all Lynners are welcomed to this recurring event that happens every 4th Tuesday of the month, free of charge and no required documentation to participate. Bringing a reusable (or any kind) bag to fill is recommended.
If you have any questions please call 857-220-9370 or email newlynncoalition@gmail.com.

Lynn Christmas Eve Parade
2025-12-24 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
Below is a interactive Google Map of the annual Christmas Eve Parade that runs throughout Lynn, created by LCTV Director of Operations Riley. The parade will begin at 5pm from Austin Sq. and follow the traditional route. See the detailed route and estimated times of arrival below by clicking on each red marker. For more info. and location updates on the night of the parade please visit the Official Parade Facebook page by clicking here.

Please DO NOT contact the Lynn Police or Lynn Fire Departments to ask where the parade is. Contact only if In need of emergency assistance.

* *Please note that all times shown are approximate**

2026 Freezin For A Reason: Polar Plunge for My Brother's Table
2026-01-01 12:00 - 20:00 | Nahant Lifesaving Station & Short Beach, 96 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA, 01908, United States
From the Greater Lynn chamber of Commerce: This year, we will be taking the plunge to raise money for My Brother’s Table. Food insecurity is a major problem right now, with millions of families struggling to afford enough nutritious food due to rising costs and economic instability. Many people are forced to skip meals or rely on food assistance programs, highlighting the urgent need for community support and long-term solutions to end hunger.1
Join us in helping our community and make this year’s Freezin’ another successful event for My Brother’s Table!!!
We will be selling raffle tickets for gift baskets and are looking for donations from local businesses for support. If you could help in any way or are looking for more information, please contact George Sonia by calling 781-844-7424 or Mario Capano by calling 781-241-2462.
Plunge at 12pm sharp at Short Beach in Nahant! Join us after the plunge from 2-8 PM at Rolly’s Tavern for food, drinks, and raffles! T-Shirts on sale for $30.

Brown Bag Mobile Market - First Saturdays
2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States

Lynn Community Resource Forum meetings
2026-01-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From Children’s Friend & Family Services, a Division of Justice Resource Institute (JRI): We are now the Lynn Community Resource Forum for Lynn human service providers & caregivers. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month via Zoom and quarterly in person.
Vision Statement
Lynn Community Resource Forum exists to empower our community by fostering an inclusive forum where members can share resources, network and collaborate. We are dedicated to connecting individuals and families with essential resources, bringing awareness to local initiatives and working together to build a stronger, more supportive community for everyone.
Ground rules for the meeting:

Please mute yourself unless speaking and use zoom features when needed.
If you come late, please introduce yourself in the chat as you arrive.
If you use an acronym, please say what it stands for the first time you use it.

Zoom information:
Please click here for meeting link
Co-facilitated by Kyra Drescher, Dalene Basden & Stevie Boyon

Schedule

9am – 9:05am | Intro Song
9:05am – 9:45am | Presentation from community member
9:45am – 10am | Q&A for presenters
10am – 10:30am | Team member intros & community resources
About February’s presenter
United Healthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers
Contact Infomation
Sandra Suarez | Senior Account Manager- Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare C&S East Region: Senior Care Options & One Care Plans
1325 Boylston St. 11th floor I Boston, MA 02215
P 781.215.1153 | F 855.283.1322
sandra.suarez@uhc.com | unitedhealthgroup.com
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For more information on meetings and Children’s Friend & Family Services please click here.
