Sahaja Yoga Meditation
2025-12-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Walnut Street Cafe, 127 Walnut Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Tony Toledo: Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic meets every Wednesday at 7 pm at the Walnut Street Cafe. Speak Up welcomes poets, storytellers, community activists, comedians and curmudgeons. This is a free event but a hat is passed for the Featured Speaker.
Signup starts: 7:00pm
Open mic: 7:30-830pm
Feature: 8:30-9:00pm
If you have any questions please reach out to host Call Dave Somerset by emailing CallDave123@gmail.com or calling 978-921-4628.
To find out the week’s featured speaker and more please visit their Facebook group.

Walk-in Flu Vaccination Clinics
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the City of Lynn Public Health Division:Every Thursday from 11am – 1pm the Lynn Public Health Division will hold walk-in flu vaccination clinics at Lynn City Hall – Room 108. This initiative will continue until the end of April.
Both high dose and regular dose will be available!

Note: Flu season is from October to May, so it’s not too late to receive the flu vaccine!
If you would like to schedule a different day to receive the flu vaccine, or if you or someone you know are a Lynn resident and homebound, please contact us at 781-598-4000 ext. 6719 or email lynnpublichealth@lynnma.gov.
If you need a flu shot, please contact Kitzia Diaz, Lead Public Health Nurse, to schedule an appointment by emailing kdiaz@lynnma.gov or calling 781-598-4000 ext. 6943

Mass General Brigham Community Care Van
2025-12-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-12 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 - First Saturdays
2025-12-06 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.

Carols at the Bridge 2025
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Floating Bridge Pond, Western Ave, near Salem line, Lynn, United States
From the Floating Bridge Pond Association: Join us for our Carols at The Bridge Morning with the Floating Bridge Pond Association -FBPA

Come enjoy FREE Hot chocolate, cookies, donuts, coffee, roasted Marshmallows, Crafts for Kids, Music and Take a photo with SANTA!!!

Bring your ugliest holiday sweater for a chance to win a gift card to Rollys Tavern Restaurants
Click here for Facebook event page

¡Únete a nosotros para nuestros villancicos matutinos en el estanque Floating Bridge Pond Association (FBPA)!

Disfruta de chocolate caliente, galletas, donas, café, malvaviscos asados, manualidades para niños, música y ¡una foto con Santa Claus!

Trae tu sueter más feo (de navidad) para tener la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo para los restaurantes Rollys Tavern.

Haz clic aquí para acceder a la página del evento en Facebook.

3rd Annual Inclusive Santa Party
2025-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Church of God and Prophecy, 25 Elmwood Ave, Lynn, 01905, United States
From North Shore Juneteenth Association, Inc.: Join us for the 3rd Annual Inclusive Santa Party — a free, family-friendly celebration filled with joy, creativity, and holiday magic for every child!

✨ Take photos with Santas of various cultural backgrounds
🎨 Enjoy festive crafts and holiday activities
🍪 Share in light refreshments and community cheer

This event celebrates joy for every culture and magic for every child! 💫

Celtic Christmas Concert
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Museum and Arts Center, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
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From the Lynn Museum & Arts Center: The Lynn Museum & Arts Center is delighted to welcome the Dashing Rock Celtic Trio for a festive Celtic Christmas Concert. A Q&A will follow the 60-minute concert.
This program is generously co-sponsored by the Nahant Historical Society. Light refreshments will be provided.
General admission is $5, and LMAC & NHS Members are free.

Click here to purchase tickets

Opening for YMCA's New ﻿Music & Performing Arts Center
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Demakes Family YMCA, 40 Neptune Blvd., Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From the Demakes Family YMCA: Get ready! This is the moment Lynn has been waiting for. Our brand-new Music & Performing Arts Center is officially opening its doors, and you’re invited to be among the first to experience it.
Step inside and explore a creative playground built for the next generation of artists, featuring:

A Professional Recording Studio
A fully equipped Podcast Suite
A stunning Performance Hall
A hands-on Production Lab
An Instrument Lending Library
Multiple Practice & Learning Studios

And the highlight? Lynn’s own Amanda Mena will be here to celebrate with us, perform, share her story, and inspire young creators to dream bigger than ever!
From America’s Got Talent to international stages, Amanda returns home to celebrate the grand opening. Enjoy her powerful live performance, meet-and-greet, and Q&A with this hometown superstar.
Click here to RSVP to the opening
Can’t make the opening event! No problem! We are offering free workshops for all ages throughout the month of December to introduce you to everything the Music & Performing Arts Center offers.

Beat Making
Music Production
Open Mics and Karaoke
Intro to Instruments
Creative Play and more!

Click here to sign up for a workshop

Teen Drop-in Center - Winter 2025
2025-12-06 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

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2025-12-07 15:00 - 19:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
More information will be released soon…stay tuned!
This is a youth Event + Admission is FREE. An 18+ Open Mic will begin on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 7pm. More information on the event series page.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by DENCITY.

Sunday Evening Meditations
2025-12-07 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

DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic
2025-12-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic is where the soul speaks and truths echo. A sanctuary for expression, a community of creatives, and a celebration of raw, unfiltered storytelling through spoken word, music, and performance.
This is a brave, healing, and SOBER space — a judgment-free zone where you are welcome as you are.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by DENCITY.

Public Meeting | Mission on The Bay Seawall Repair
2025-12-08 08:00 - 17:00
Courtesy of Ward 3 Councilor Coco Alinsug: A Public Information Meeting will be held to discuss the proposed seawall repair at the Mission on the Bay Restaurant in Swampscott. The purpose of this meeting is to present the project to community members in Lynn within a 1-mile radius of the project and gain feedback prior to filing applicable permit applications.

2025 Festival of Lights
2025-12-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Central Square, Central Square, Lynn, MA, United States
From the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce: Join the GLCC for a night of…

Festive sing-along and dance performances from local youth organizations.
Hot chocolate and coffee provided by the Salvation Army of Lynn.
Tree & Menorah lighting with Mayor Nicholson, Santa & special guests!

Click here for sponsorship information

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 11-17 | 2025-26 School Year
2025-12-08 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

Figure Drawing at GALA
2025-12-08 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).

Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Beginners
2025-12-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From UUCGL: Would you like to engage in a practice of joy, calm, and empowerment? Support your health and well-being by joining Tai Chi or Qigong classes!
Register for either class anytime by clicking here, your first class is free!
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Tai Chi classes
Tai Chi classes are held on Tuesdays, 9am-10am. ​This is a true beginner class that will explore Tai Chi fundamentals and theories and learn Wudang Tai Chi 28 movements.
Some of the benefits of Tai Chi:
•Promotes relaxation and good health
•Improves balance and flexibility
•Relieves stress and fatigue
•Strengthens body and mind
“Taiji can give you the strength of a lumberjack, the pliability of a child, and the peace of mind of a sage.”
– Asian proverb
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Qigong classes
Qigong classes are held on Tuesdays, 10am-11am. ​Teacher-guided breathing exercises to optimize “Qi” circulation to regulate your mind and body’s movement and posture – providing a sense of joy and calm. Qigong is an old, developing discipline that combines breathing exercises, movement, self-massage, gong meditation, and healing postures to provide a comprehensive approach to self-healing exercise and meditation.
Is this for you? Whether you are new to Qigong or have previous experience, you will enjoy this one-hour meditative exercise. Some of the benefits of Qigong:
•Promotes relaxation and good health
•Improves balance and flexibility
•Relieves stress and fatigue
•Strengthens body and mind
What’s the difference between Qigong and Tai Chi? Both Tai Chi and Qigong are great forms of health and healing, but:
•Qigong is easy to learn, and it can be practiced at home regularly, while Tai Chi requires memorization of movements in sequence
•There are an infinite number of Qigong styles that suit everyone’s level, while Tai Chi movements can be longer and more challenging
•Qigong exercises can be practiced while sitting, standing, or lying down, while Tai Chi is a continuous and moving meditation
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Register for either class at https://www.uucgl.org/taichi
Please try out the first class for free, and if you choose to continue, you may pay at the next class.
An advance payment of $260 toward the 15-session series (approx. $17.33 per class) is encouraged as a way to show commitment and support for the teaching. We understand that circumstances vary, so if the standard fee feels difficult, please know that flexible arrangements can be considered. If you enroll mid-session, fees will be prorated based on the number of classes remaining.
For more info visit: www.uucgl.org/taichi or email office@uucgl.org.

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join Lynn Museum & Arts Center on the second Wednesday of each month at noon for M.E.S.A. (Museum Enrichment Series for All). This lecture series covers wellness, genealogy, and current events and features local experts, community members, Museum staff, and others.
M.E.S.A. is open to anyone and everyone. Currently it is only virtual, and requires registering in advance.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lynn Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Please check the LMAC’s Facebook page or Instagram page for each month’s guest speaker(s).

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Museum & Arts Center.

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 14-23
2025-12-10 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

Lynn Community Resource Forum meetings
2025-12-11 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.

4th Annual LCTV & CCoL Photos with Santa & Toy Drive
2025-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

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Food Pantry at Wayne Alarm
2025-12-12 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

GALA Holiday Market 2025
2025-12-12 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
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From Galleries at LynnArts (GALA): GALA’s Holiday Market, a festive two-day event celebrating local artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, returns on December 12 & 13! Homemade & Handmade unique gifts for all your Holiday Shopping needs.
GALA are still seeking vendors offering handmade goods, artwork, crafts, and unique gifts for the holiday season. $20.00 Vendor fee, bring your own table. More details for vendors on flier.
