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2025 Paper Shredding Events
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lynn Department of Public Works, 250 Commercial Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
This is a secure shredding event with cameras inside the truck to capture the shredding. You can choose to stay and watch your documents be shredded or trust an official staff member from New England Security Shredder (NESS) to shred your confidential documents and transport your shredded documents to the plant.
FREE!
No Limit, staff on site to assist! Mobile shredding truck on site until the truck is full.
All the shredded material is 100% recycled into the stream of commerce.
Please make sure there are NO:

Plastic
Plastic bags
Batteries
Cardboard
Metal

Staples and paperclips are acceptable
2025 dates:
Runs the following Saturdays from 9am – 12pm at the Dept. of Public Works – 250 Commercial Street.

Saturday, April 26
Saturday, June 21
Saturday, October 18

This event is made possible through MASSDEP Funding.

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn DPW.

2025 Fall Park Clean-ups
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From the City of Lynn: Join the effort to Keep Lynn Clean!
Supplies for clean-ups are provided. Volunteering for the clean-ups can be applied for community service hours. No registration required. All clean-ups will be from 9AM-11AM unless otherwise stated. Clean-ups are cancelled if there is rain.
Sponsored by the DPW & Litter Committee

Beyond Walls Mural Tours - Fall 2025
2025-10-18 07:30 - 08:30 | 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/

Teen Drop-in Center - Fall 2025
2025-10-17 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!

Mass General Brigham Community Care Van
2025-10-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-10 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

Brown Bag Mobile Market - Third Fridays
2025-10-17 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.

Taylor Swift Virtual Programs - Fall 2025
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
From the Lynn Public Library: Join the Tewksbury Public Library & Lynn Public Library for a series of virtual programs revolving around Taylor Swift.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. All registrants will receive recordings via email within 48 hours of the program.
Thank you to the Tewksbury Public Library for inviting Lynn Public Library patrons to these virtual events.

The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift
Thursday, October 16 from 7—8PM

Harvard professor Stephanie Burt will deliver a fascinating presentation based on her brand new book, Taylor’s Version: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift. Burt, who is a poet and literary scholar, will offer an insightful and heartfelt critical appreciation of Taylor Swift, her body of work, and the community that her art has fostered. Drawing from her 2024 Harvard course, Taylor Swift and Her World, as well as from her years as a Swiftie, Burt will examine Swift’s particular form of genius – not the destructive genius of tortured poets, but the collaborative and joyful genius of an artist who has mastered her craft. Burt is the Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Professor of English at Harvard University. Her work appears in the New York Times Book Review, the New Yorker, and the London Review of Books, among others. Her other books of poetry and literary criticism — fourteen in all — include We Are Mermaids, Advice from the Lights, and Don’t Read Poetry: A Book About How to Read Poems.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.
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Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras
Monday, October 20 from 7—8PM

Author Sarah Chapelle will deliver a fascinating presentation based on her recent bestselling book, Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras. For Taylor Swift, fashion and music go hand-in-hand — each playing a powerful role in shaping the narrative of this generation’s most prolific storyteller. From cowboy boots to teetering heels, fairytale dresses to bleach-tinged tresses, and the many memorable moments in between, learn the fashion story behind every single Taylor Swift album, tracing Swift’s musical evolution along with her ever-changing personal style. Chapelle, creator of the successful Instagram and blog Taylor Swift Style, has spent more than a decade documenting Swift’s fashion choices and the intention behind each ensemble.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.
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Taylor Swift By the Book: Literature Behind the Lyrics
Thursday, October 30 from 7—8PM

Authors Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau will deliver a fascinating presentation based on their recent book, Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets. Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections. Learn about the novels, poems, and plays that influence her songwriting. Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier! Feder, the author of five books, is an associate professor of English and literary arts at the University of Denver. Tatreau is an actor, singer, and teaching artist who has starred in various musicals across the country and is best known for her portrayal of Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in the musical and original cast album Ride the Cyclone.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.

All Abilities Cooking Class
2025-10-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States
From the Lynn Disability Network: A free, hands-on cooking class for children ages 4–13, with or without disabilities, and of all behaviors. Kids will learn simple recipes in a fun, inclusive space with their parents by their side.

To register please contact Louise Dominique via email ldoninique@ymail.com, text 97835-0183, or on Facebook message the Lynn Disability Network page.

The Power of Parenting | Fall 2025 Sessions
2025-10-16 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-14 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-09 11:30 - 12:45 | Virtual
from the Lynn Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Program: Do you have a child between the ages of 3-6? Join the Virtual Power of Parenting™ Program.
This free virtual program in English includes:

12 free parenting workshops and discussion sessions
Opportunity for paid Parent Leadership role
Graduation celebration, including professional clothing from Dress for Success or Suits and Smiles

Info session on Sept. 18th at 11:30am
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30AM- 12:45PM, starting Sept. 23th
STRENGTHEN well-being by discovering self-care techniques
LEARN about your child’s developmental stages
CONNECT with other parents and share experiences
EXPAND your toolbox of parenting strategies
GROW individually and as a community
Space is limited, please click here to register. For more information, reach out to Jennifer Baez by calling 617-690-7989 or emailing jbaez@families-first.org.
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The Lynn Public Schools Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Program is funded through the CFCE grant awarded to Lynn Public Schools by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Farmers' Market - Summer 2025
2025-10-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-09 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.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
2025-10-15 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.

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 14-23
2025-10-15 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

Candidate Forum: Candidates for Councilor At-Large
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) – Community Room, 10 Churrch St, Lynn, 01902, United States
From Mass Senior Action Council: Ask your questions directly to the candidates before you vote in the Tuesday, November 4 election.

Mass Senior Action Council does not endorse specific candidates. We encourage everyone to participate in the electoral process, including finding out where each candidate stands on the issues that matter to you before you vote.
Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC) is recognized as one of the most effective grassroots senior advocacy groups in the country. Throughout the Commonwealth, we are leading the fight to improve economic security for Massachusetts seniors while addressing social justice at all levels.
Contact MSAC for:

Voter registration
Absentee Ballot
Where to vote

Info@MaSeniorAction.org / 781-864-2596

LCTV’s free election coverage

Coffee With A Cop
2025-10-15 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.

Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics - Fall 2025
2025-10-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From the City of Lynn Public Health Division: The Lynn Public Health Division and Stop and Shop are partnering to bring FREE FLU and COVID* VACCINES to Lynn residents! Regular and High Dose (65+) will be available for the flu vaccine.
*Some COVID vaccine restrictions may apply.
You can get vaccinated even if you don’t have insurance!
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 4-7pm
Breed Middle School (Cafeteria) – 90 O’Callaghan Way
Register for Flu and COVID with Insurance
Register for Flu without Insurance

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 4-7pm
Marshall Middle School (Gym) – 100 Brookline Street
Register for Flu and COVID with Insurance
Register for Flu without Insurance
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For more information about clinics, vaccines, or to pre-register, please click here. Please call 781-586-6719 or email lynnpublichealth@lynnma.gov if you have any questions.

Figure Drawing at GALA
2025-10-13 18:00 - 21:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Join the Monday Night Drawing Group at the Galleries at LynnArts, hosted by Annette Sykes of Paint by the Ocean. This weekly session offers artists of all levels the opportunity to draw from a live, clothed or unclothed model in a relaxed, supportive environment. Bring your own art supplies and enjoy an evening of creative exploration.​

These drawing groups will meet every Monday from 6-9pm at GALA. Fees are $18 for GALA Members, $20 for Non-Members, & $18 for Students. No instruction is provided; this is a self-guided session ideal for practicing figure drawing in a community setting.​
For more information visit the GALA website, follow @paintbytheocean on Instagram, or email paintbytheocean@gmail.com.

If the flier above is out-of-date please contact GALA

The above information was submitted to us by the Galleries at LynnArts (GALA).

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

Learn more about NAGLY

Sunday Evening Meditations
2025-10-12 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

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

Children's Programs at UUCGL
2025-10-12 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From the UUCGL: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn (UUCGL) offers programs for children and youth under 18 years of age for the school year 2025-2026, and registration is now open.

You don’t need to go it alone. Parents and caregivers come to Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations because our communities help raise children to be kind, respectful, caring, to celebrate diversity, and be spiritually strong enough to side with love in an increasingly divisive world. Check out our programs at uucgl.org/programs-for-children

SOME THINGS OUR KIDS HAVE BEEN DOING:

Learning about native plants & care for the Earth

Acting, designing sets, & making our own video productions

Visiting neighboring churches & learning about the world’s faith traditions

Making meals for families facing food insecurity

Exploring the world through art

Embarking on field trips & active learning projects

Programming is offered every Sunday morning at 10am, plus afternoon & evening programming for 5th grade & up on select Sundays, September–June.

Your family is invited to join in the exploration and celebration. We’re delighted to have you with us!
Please click here to register
Questions? Call 781-595-8836

Opening Reception | Arnold Trachtman
2025-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the Galleries at LynnArts: In partnership with Childs Gallery, the Galleries at LynnArts is proud to present a solo exhibition honoring acclaimed Boston Expressionist Arnold Trachtman (1930–2019). This show celebrates Trachtman’s deep connection to his hometown of Lynn through powerful and personal works that reflect the city’s grit, beauty, and spirit. This event is free to the public.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 6–8pm in the Main Gallery at 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA.
To continue bringing free art exhibits to our community we need your help! We are looking for members to help engage guests in the gallery as we are anticipating this exhibit to bring people to Lynn to view and purchase the works in this collection. Contributing your time also allows our Executive Director to manage the renovations occuring in the shop.
Volunteer for Gallery sitting throughout the exhibit
Volunteer for the Opening Reception
The Arnold Trachtman Solo Exhibition runs from October 11 – November 1, 2025

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Lynn Department of Public Works, 250 Commercial Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn DPW.

Thursday Poets Reading Series - Spring & Fall 2025
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
The Thursday Poets Reading Series Returns!
We’re excited to kick off Season 2 of the Thursday Poets Reading Series, celebrating the talent and diversity of Lynn, MA. Join us for a powerful lineup of poets and an open mic where you can share your own work.
Time: 7–8:30 PM (Open mic sign-up at 6:45 PM)
Free and open to all. This event is accessible
Spring & Fall 2025 Lineup:

April 10 – Charles Coe & Jean Monahan
May 8 – Michelle de la Poetica (City of Lynn’s Inaugural Poet Laureate) & Matthew Henry
October 9 – Jenny Factor & Kali Lightfoot
November 6 – Meg Kearney & Linda McCarriston

We’re grateful for this growing community of poets and poetry lovers. Come be part of it.
Questions? Email thursdaypoets11@gmail.com

The above information was submitted to us by January O’Neil

Open House | Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Road, Nahant, 01908, United States
From the MBTA: The MBTA, City of Lynn, and DCR are working to make the Lynnway corridor safer, more accessible, and more connected.
Stop by any time between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM to speak with members of the project team and get your questions answered. Attendees can expect access to the same information provided at earlier events, which can be downloaded in the following languages:

English (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Arabic | العربية (PDF, 2.6 MB)
Haitian Creole | Kreyòl Ayisyen (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Khmer | ខ្មែរ (PDF, 2.6 MB)
Portuguese | Português (PDF, 2.1 MB)
Russian | Русский (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Spanish | Español (PDF, 2.3 MB)

Project Benefits
This project will redesign the Lynnway with people in mind and will include:

Safety improvements for people traveling along and across the Lynnway, with a focus on those who walk, bike, and ride transit:

Shorter, more accessible, and more frequent pedestrian crossings

Traffic calming to reduce speeding, especially during off-peak hours

Infrastructure to make bus trips faster and more reliable to the Blue Line, Ferry Terminal, Commuter Rail Station and downtown Lynn, along with enhanced bus stop amenities

Safer access to Lynn’s waterfront, new Harbor Park, and other green spaces

Dedicated bicycle infrastructure that provides safe connectivity to the Nahant Beach and progress towards a Northern Strand connection

Upgraded traffic signal infrastructure for more efficient operations

Share your Input
Learn more at MBTA.com/Lynnway or send questions or comments to BetterBusProject@MBTA.com.
