Scoop the Poop: Pet Parades
2025-08-19 | Barkland Ave. Dog Park, 155 - 177 Parkland Ave, Lynn, 01904, United States
From The City of Lynn’s Lynn Public Health Division: The City of Lynn presents the Scoop the Poop: Pet Parade on Tuesday, August 19th.
There will be two parades: Barkland Dog Park from 12pm – 2pm and Lynn Common, at the Frederick Douglass Bandstand from 6pm – 7:30pm.
Bring your pet and join the fun!
Pets should be on a leash
Free microchipping
Goodie bags
Dog License – $12 and up to date rabies certificate is needed
2026 Dog Park tags – $30
& more!
This is part of the Lynn Public Health Division’s “Scoop The Poop” campaign. Learn more and take the survey by clicking here.

“Scars in Heaven” Campaign Kick-Off & Ribbon Display
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Recovery Exchange, 35 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From The Recovery Exchange: Spectrum Health Systems’ peer recovery center, The Recovery Exchange, is partnering with Adopt A Pole for the “Scars in Heaven” campaign, a statewide initiative honoring those lost to addiction.

The campaign launches with a ribbon pick-up event at Recovery on the Harbor in East Boston on Thursday, August 21 at 12:00 PM, followed by a ribbon hanging and candlelight vigil in Central Square, Lynn on Friday, August 29 at 7:30 PM. Participants and community members are invited to honor loved ones, reduce stigma, and support recovery.

Kim Patterson, Program Director at The Recovery Exchange, will be available to discuss the impact of peer recovery and public remembrance.

Learn more about The Recovery Exchange by clicking here

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
2025-08-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | The Recovery Exchange, 35 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Find the calm in the storm. Learn to meditate with a practice called Sahaja Yoga (meditation only). No mat required. Typically the meetings are two 10-15 minute guided meditations with a mid meditation check in or short talk from the founder Shri Mataji.
SY was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970 and has since spread to over 120 countries. SY is always free. Please follow the Recovery Exchange’s Facebook page for updates and cancellations. If you have questions please email michelle.simons24@gmail.com.
Click here for the Meetup group

The above information was submitted to us by Michelle Simons.

Farmers' Market - Summer 2025
2025-08-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
Stock up on fresh, local veggies and other delicious delights – SNAP/HIP accessible!

This market is held at 8 Silsbee Street bi-monthly during the winter months, the rest of the year held at Lynn Common.

Please click here for more information
This market is supported and made possible by the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Food Access and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.

The above information was submitted to us by The Food Project.

Mass General Brigham Community Care Van
2025-08-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA, United States
Mass General Brigham‘s Community Care Van will be visiting Greater Lynn Senior Services every Friday from 9AM – 12PM. The van will be parked outside of GLSS at 8 Silsbee Street in Lynn.
No appointment needed
Walk-in service is available to all
Free blood pressure screening
Free COVID-19 vaccine and at-home test kits
Flu vaccine

Inclusive Sports Open House
2025-08-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Special Needs Camp, 106 Pennybrook Rd., Lynn, 01905, United States
From Special Olympics MA: Join Special Olympics MA, Justice Resource Institute, and Professional Parent Advocacy League for an afternoon full of sports, family fun, and resource sharing. Participant will have the opportunity to register for Free Inclusive Sports starting in late September as well.

Free to attend – Pre-Register for a shirt on arrival!

When – Saturday, August 23rd, 12pm to 3pm
What – Sports Themed Family Fun Day for Families with People with Disabilities
Where – Lynn Special Needs Camp
Who – Lynn families and surrounding communities of people with disabilities.
Please click here to register

Ready to help? Register to volunteer on the 23rd and learn more about what Special Olympics needs in Lynn to make this opportunity possible for families throughout the year. Register to volunteer by clicking here.

For more information please call 508-485-0986 x217 or email stephen.basden@specialolympicsma.org.

Brown Bag Mobile Market - First Saturdays
2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 | 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 Recovery Month Event
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the Lynn Public Health Division: Join us for our annual Recovery Month Event!

Overdose response trainings at 12:30 pm and 5:00pm in room 105
Resource Tabling 4:00pm – 6:00pm outside of City Hall
Flag Raising at 4:30pm
Event Speaker – Kiwi Recovery

Organizations attending:

Kiwi Recovery
Healthy Streets
Girls Inc.
The Recovery Exchange
Mass Helpline
Ruth’s Way
The Lynn CALM Team
& more..

Sunday Evening Meditations
2025-09-14 17:15 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 17:15 - 18:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From the UUCGL: You are invited to take a little time out of your week for restorative silence and reconnection. We will be meeting on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month until the spring. This is a free program and no prior experience is required.

We gather in the sanctuary promptly at 5:15pm for a short lesson and orientation for newcomers, followed by 25 minutes of guided meditation, always ending by 6pm.

Follow the link below to fill out the form and join our email list for the group, receive updates, and ask any questions.

This program is very welcoming of newcomers and experienced meditators alike!
Please click here to register | Please click here to learn more
Questions? Call 781-595-8836

Brown Bag Mobile Market - Third Fridays
2025-09-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States

Lynn Family Forward Resource Center | All monthly events
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 | Centerboard, 16 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Below are the monthly calendar as well as other ongoing events/efforts from the Lynn Family Forward Resource Center. If there is the calendar is out of date that means we have not received the newest calendar from the FRC.

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The Lynn Family Resource Center is always accepting donations! Our community closet provides clothes, shoes, and diapers to those who need them.
As the warmer weather rolls around we are looking to expand the closets supply of shorts, tee shirts, and sneakers for children of all sizes. If you or someone you know needs access to resources like these and more, feel free to contact the LFRC.
Donations can be dropped off at 16 City Hall Square on the first floor.
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Programs & services

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The above information was submitted to us by the Family Forward Resource Center.
