Tours of the Lynn Public Library
2025-09-18 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-26 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lynn Public Library, 5 North Common Street, Lynn, MA, United States
From the Lynn Public Library: Learn all about the beautiful & historic Lynn Public Library through a guided tour of our building, artwork, and more.
No registration is necessary. This tour does require the ability to traverse the building. The Lynn Public Library is happy to offer tours to patrons of all abilities. If you require accommodations, please contact the library at 781-595-0567 or lyn@noblenet.org
This is part of the annual “Trails & Sails” event series, that brings awareness and appreciation for heritage resources around Essex County. Learn more about this year’s events by clicking here.

Civil Society Screenings
2025-09-18 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.

LYSOA's 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Tyme Italian Cuisine, 612 Boston Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From LYSOA Inc: This is LYSOA’s 1st Annual Cornhole tournament to help support the operational needs of LYSOA and keep our youth center sustainable.

LYSOA mission is to help the highest risk youth to find a positive purpose in life.

Please scan the QR code to register

Brown Bag Mobile Market - Third Fridays
2025-09-19 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 Agora Market
2025-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From LifeScene: This will be a vendor market in our Lynn Common focused on youth entrepreneurs with a DJ, photo booth, face painting, food vendors, and more! Featuring up to 20 local young artists and self-made business owners, this is a free community event open to all and ADA accessible. Hope to see you September 20th!
For more information please email lifescene.events@gmail.com

La Cultura Fest 2025
2025-09-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Lynn Harbor Park, 14 Hanson St, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From the Millennium Latino Project: September marks our one-year anniversary, and since it falls right in the heart of Hispanic Heritage Month, we thought… why not celebrate with the community?
This year, we’re embracing our culture and bringing everyone together at Lynn’s brand new Lynn Harbor Park, specifically at the Activity Terrace! Offering a day full of live performances, local vendors, family fun, and powerful cultural expression.
To be announced: Run of Show, Entertainment, Sponsors and Vendors.
We need YOUR support to bring this to life! We’re looking for:
Sponsors – to help us make a big impact
Vendors – to showcase amazing products & food
Volunteers – to help make the day unforgettable

Click here to fill out the interest form.
Interested in Sponsoring or have more questions? Please email cf@millenniumlatinoproject.com

Ribbon Cutting: Lynn Harbor Park
2025-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Lynn Harbor Park, 14 Hanson St, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From the City of Lynn: The City of Lynn and Charter invite members of the press to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in recognition of the phase one grand opening of the Lynn Harbor Park.
This event will commemorate the transformation of the 30-acre waterfront destination that reconnects the community to the shoreline for the first time in generations. This celebration honors the partnerships, vision, and hard work that brought this once-closed, environmentally impaired site back to life, now open to the public as a vibrant space for recreation, reflection, and future development.
SPEAKERS:

Bob Delhome, Founder and CEO of Charter
Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor
Jared C. Nicholson, City of Lynn Mayor
Bonnie Heiple, MassDEP Commissioner
Brendan Crighton, State Senator
Sean Reid, State Representative
John “Jay” Walsh, Lynn Council President
Fred Hogan, Lynn Ward 6 Councilor

Please RSVP here

National Grid Customer Advocate hours
2025-09-23 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.

1st Annual Nonprofit Networking Mixer
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Old Tyme Italian Cuisine, 612 Boston Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From The Athena Project: Join us for the first annual Nonprofit Networking Mixer! This will be a space for nonprofit board members, executive directors, and other community leaders to gather, network, and learn about each other’s missions and current projects. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event and NOT a fundraiser!
Click here to register
For questions & more info please email zosia@theathenaprojectlynn.com

Beyond Walls Mural Tours - Fall 2025
2025-09-27 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-04 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From Beyond Walls:Lynn is home to over 65+ murals created in collaboration with Beyond Walls and local, regional, national, and international artists, including Golden305, Smug One, Bordalo II, BKFoxx, Helen Bur, and many more!
Join Beyond Walls for the ‘Early Bird’ tour at 7:30 AM, or catch the 10:00 AM tour before your Saturday brunch on September 27, October 4, & October 18.
You’ll explore the symbolism, culture, identity, and artistic techniques featured in the murals. Each tour lasts about one hour and covers approximately 20 murals (including 7 brand new murals).
Let Beyond Walls show you around Lynn and, afterwards, spend some time in the area visiting their local favorite breakfast or lunch spots, and discovering some of your own! Check out our video series Tour Lynn.
Please RSVP by clicking here
Learn more about Beyond Walls, their offerings, and upcoming events: https://beyondwalls.org/

Blessing of the Animals & Rabies Shot Clinic
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Grace United Methodist Church, 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA, 01904, United States
From Grace UMC Lynn: Mark your calendars, animal lovers! On Saturday, September 27 at 1 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church is hosting a special Blessing of the Animals ceremony on our front lawn.
Whether your best friend is a dog, a cat, a hamster, a lizard, or a snake, bring them all! We’ll be offering individual blessings for every pet. If your furry (or scaly!) friend is a little shy, no problem—you can bring a photo of them instead. We’ll also have a Memorial Table so you can honor and remember any pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge. Everyone is welcome, no matter your faith!
All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier
We have some extra goodies for you and your pets, too:

Pet Food Drive: We’re collecting pet food donations for the Northeast Animal Shelter, so please consider bringing a contribution if you can.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic: VANS (Veterinary Association of the North Shore) will be on-site from 1-3 p.m. offering rabies vaccinations for only $10.00. Please bring proof of prior vaccination if you have it. All proceeds support scholarships for vet students!

Come celebrate the joy and love our animal companions bring to our lives. We can’t wait to see you and your amazing pets!
For any questions, feel free to contact us at 781-599-4050 or graceumcoflynn@gmail.com.

The Douglass Family’s Impact in Lynn
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Lynn Museum and Arts Center, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Frederick Douglass descendant Kenneth B. Morris, historian and author of “Frederick Douglass: The Lynn Years” Tom Dalton,, and moderator Doneeca Thurston-Chavez will discuss Douglass’s ties to Lynn, his family’s legacy in Massachusetts, and his 1845 journey to Ireland.
This program is free for Museum members and students .It is $5.00 for non-members. All proceeds from the evening’s event will benefit the Lynn Museum & Arts Center.
Doors open at 5:15pm, program begins at 6pm
Reception to follow the event

Register by clicking here

This is part of DouglassWeek 2025, a series of events celebrating the lasting impact of Frederick Douglass and his family being held in Boston, Lynn, and New Bedford – three Massachusetts cities where the renowned abolitionist lived and worked. #DouglassWeek 2025 will feature exhibits, conversations with Douglass descendants, activists, educators, and scholars, musical performances featuring Broadway artists, and guided tours of historic sites.
More information and event updates can be found at www.douglassweek.org/events2025

2025 Lynn Film Festival
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-05 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
The 2025 Lynn Film Festival, running October 1–5 at The Neal Rantoul Vault Theater, celebrates the power of music and community through film. This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of documentaries and stories—from youth films created by local students, to global spotlights on punk, hip hop, new wave, and hardcore movements, to brunch performances and closing tributes to Lynn’s own WFNX legacy. Blending screenings, live music, and cultural celebrations, the festival showcases Lynn’s creative spirit while connecting audiences to the rich history and vibrant energy of music communities in Lynn, Massachusetts, and beyond.
Day 1: Youth Films from Raw Art Works & FC Academy
Day 2: The Process + The Lynn Hip Hop Documentary
Day 3: Punk in Africa + Godfathers of Hardcore
Day 4: Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten + New Wave
Day 5: Sly Lives + We Want The Airwaves
Learn more details about the Lynn Film Festival

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 14-23
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-08 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

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Car Seat Safety Event
2025-10-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Blossom Street Pier / Lynn Ferry Terminal, 398 Blossom Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Lynn Community Connections Coalition: This is car seat safety event that is being hosted by the Lynn State Delegation, Office of the Mayor, Lynn City Council, Lynn School Committed and the Lynn Community Connections Coalition on Friday, 10/3/25 from 3-6pm at the Lynn Ferry Terminal, Blossom Street Ext.
Certified Child Safety Tech’s will be on site checking to assure that car seats & booster seats are installed correctly for free. Please feel free to share this flyer with any families that could benefit from this event.

Teen Drop-in Center - Fall 2025
2025-10-03 17:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-10 17:30 - 21:30 | 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
Please be advised that the Teen Drop-In Center will be closed Friday, October 24th, due to Senior Night at LVTI. It will reopen on October 31 – Halloween night!

Brown Bag Mobile Market - First Saturdays
2025-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States

STVL's Peace Walk 2025
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From STVL: The Stop The Violence: LYNN Committee will hold their annual Peace Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 12pm. Members of the community are invited to march from English High School to Lynn Common in a show of solidarity against the violence in Lynn.

Systems of Care Committee meetings
2025-10-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
Systems of Care Committee meetings are held the second Thursday of every month via Zoom and quarterly in person.

You do not need an invitation to attend. To learn about the next meeting date, time, and location, please contact the Community Service Agency Director by emailing Kyra Drescher at kdrescher@jri.org or calling 781-559-9916. Agenda and notes are distributed through Constant Contact please reach out be added to the group.

Co-facilitated by Kyra Drescher, Dalene Basden & Stevie Boyon
Zoom information:
Please click here for meeting link | Meeting ID: 823 7631 0957 | Passcode: [REDACTED]
In-person information:
Meetings are normally on zoom but will be in person at the Phoenix Food Hub through GLSS (8 Silsbee Street) on January 9, May 8, & September 11. If coming in person please RSVP to Kyra Drescher by emailing kdrescher@jri.org.

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
For more information on the SOC meetings and Children’s Friend & Family Services please click here.
2025 SOC Presenter Schedule

January 1/9/25 In person Phoenix Food Hub Provider Buffet
February 2/13/25 Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND)
March 3/13/25 North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc.
April 4/10/25 The Loft & The Mansion
May 5/8/25 Rep Cahill in person (Phoenix Food Hub/GLSS)
June 6/12/25 LPS Welcome Center
July 7/10/25 NFI
August 8/14/25 Dr. Prince, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Salem Hospital
September 9/11/25 Boys & Girls Club In person (Phoenix Food Hub/GLSS)
October 10/9/25 Healthy Families
November 11/13/25 Lynn Museum
December 12/11/25 Essex County Community Foundation

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What Is The Community Service Agency?
The Community Service Agency (CSA) is a community -based organization whose function is to facilitate access and coordination of care for youth with serious emotional disturbance who require or are already utilizing multiple services or child serving systems (e.g. child welfare, special education, juvenile justice, mental health).
The CSA uses the Wraparound process as a way to improve the lives of children with complex needs and their families. It is not a program or a service and is open to members with a Mass Health Behavioral Health insurance component. The key characteristics of the Wraparound process are that a plan is developed by a family -centered team, is individualized based on the strengths and culture of the child and their family, and is needs -based rather than service –driven.

What Is The Systems Of Care Committee?
Community Service Agency (CSA) and the Systems of Care Meeting (SOC) covers cities and towns in the Greater Lynn area: Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott.
The Systems of Care Committee is intended to support the Community Service Agency’s efforts in their local geographic area to establish and sustain collaborative partnerships among families, parent/family organizations, traditional and non – traditional service providers, community organizations, state agencies, faith – based groups, local schools, Mass Health and its contracted Managed Care Entities (MCEs), and other community stakeholders. The local Systems of Care Committee ensures that the Care Coordination of the Community Service Agency is in sync with other service delivery systems, with state agency services, and with informal helpers and community resources.
The Systems of Care Committee meets monthly to coordinate and integrate family voice into current community resources, to identify additional supports, and work together to offer a variety of choices to families without always having to recruit agency providers. At this time, we have over 500 members in our SOC email group that is distributed via constant contact twice a month. Please email Kyra at kdrescher@jri.org if you would like to be added.

Who Can Become A Member?
Membership in the local Systems of Care Committee is open to the public and should include, but is not limited to:

Parents/Caregivers
Grandparents
Extended Family Members
Transitional Aged Youth (ages 14-20)
Community Service Providers
Business Community Representatives
Youth and Recreation Personnel
Child & Youth-Based Community Activity Providers
Faith-based Organizations
School Personnel
Community Service Organizations
Parent/Professional Advocacy League Representative
Department of Developmental Services
Department of Public Health
Department of Children and Families
Department of Youth Services
Organizations interested in Providing Financial Resources through Grants/ Scholarships to Families in Need
Volunteers in Child/Youth-based Activities and Organizations

Our Vision
Work towards the creation of a comprehensive spectrum of mental health and other necessary services which are organized into a coordinated network to meet the multiple and changing needs of children and their families.

The above information was submitted to us by Children’s Friend & Family Services, a Division of Justice Resource Institute (JRI).

Community "Drumagic" Drum Circle
2025-10-12 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

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 11-17 | 2025-26 School Year
2025-10-13 17:30 - 19:30 | RAW Art Works, 37 Central Square, Lynn, MA, United States
From NAGLY: NAGLY Lynn at RAW is on the 2nd Monday of each month for ages 11-17 from 5:30-7:30pm, drop-in based and open to LGBTQ+ youth!
For more information, contact: Tony@nagly.org.or Younes@nagly.org

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