Children's Programs at UUCGL
2025-09-28, 2025-10-05 | UUCGL, 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

Sunday Evening Meditations
2025-09-28 17:15 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | UUCGL, 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

Figure Drawing at GALA
2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-06 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).

The Power of Parenting | Fall 2025 Sessions
2025-09-30 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-02 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-10-07 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.

﻿Creating Space, Building Understanding
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
On Tuesday, September 30th at 5:00 PM (via Zoom), the Ortiz McGrath Campaign Committee is hosting a special event featuring Ashlee Savia-DeConinck, Lynn native, parent, author, and advocate.

Ashlee will present her visual autism resource, “Come On, Rocco, It’s Time for School!”— a powerful tool designed to help schools, families, and communities build greater understanding and support for children with autism.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/vvnXjKnT1RGVkryXA

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

Learn more about NAGLY

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
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
2025-10-02 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
2025-10-03 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

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 | 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!

Beyond Walls Mural Tours - Fall 2025
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/

Brown Bag Mobile Market - First Saturdays
2025-10-04 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 Fall Park Clean-ups
2025-10-04 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

Grace UMC Community Resource Fair - Fall 2025
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Grace United Methodist Church, 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA, 01904, United States
From Grace United Methodist Church: Join Grace UMC for a celebration of community and connection! Grace United Methodist Church is hosting a Community Resource Fair, bringing together amazing organizations from across Lynn to share vital information, practical resources, and support for all ages.
Whether you’re looking to connect with local services, learn something new, or just enjoy the day — this event is for YOU!
Bounce House
Snack Bar
Community Support
Meaningful Conversations
And a reminder: no one has to walk alone.
Featuring Community Partners:

Flax Pond Association
Ruth’s Way
My Brother’s Table
Neighbor to Neighbor
Family Resource Center
North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc.
LYSOA
LEO Inc.
Mass Save
Mass Senior Action
MBTA Mobility Center
Cristo Centro
ECCO
And More..

All are welcome — bring a friend or the whole family!
Come build relationships, have fun, and be part of something uplifting.

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.

Sound Healing
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn: Sound Healing, also known as Vibrational Healing, it is a form of non-invasive alternative healing similar to yoga and acupuncture. Endorsed by such disparate figures as the Buddha, Einstein, and Medical Oncologist Mitchell Gaynor M.D., Sound Healing is a deeply effective way to release stress from the body/mind, thus restoring the immune system.
Join us for this voyage into the bliss, wellness, and healing that can come from profound relaxation via deeply therapeutic sound and tone. The session will be facilitated by sound therapist Joe Hayes. The fee for this event is $25, with a sliding scale. Pay online or with cash or check made out to UUCGL at the door, but do register either way to save your spot for the October session now.
Plan to sit in one of the chairs, or bring a yoga mat and blanket and stretch out on the floor of the sanctuary. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a blanket/pillow if you’d like for your own comfort and warmth. Feel free to invite friends! Recommended for all ages 12 and older.
“This was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my recent life. If you get the chance to attend Joe’s sound healing event, RUN, don’t walk!”
–Ana Forrest, international yoga celebrity and author; founder of Forrest Yoga.
Register by clicking here
Questions? Email mkgualtieri@uucgl.org or call 781-595-8836.

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2025-10-05 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.

DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic
2025-10-05 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.

Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics - Fall 2025
2025-10-07 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.

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2025-10-08 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.

South Harbor Park Programming Public Meeting #1
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
From the City of Lynn Planning Department: SEB Lynn Harbor, LLC is proposing to convey approximately 8 acres of its contemplated mixed-use development to the community for use as a public waterfront park and promenade.
The Proponent is hosting the first of three public meetings virtually to provide a brief overview of the project, and engage the community seeking input to inform the design and programming of the proposed watertront park. This meeting is being held to ensure that the waterfront park meets the community’s vision and needs.
Please RSVP to Matt Curtin by emailing mcurtin@samuelsre.com or call 617-603-5464.
Spanish interpretation services will be provided.
Virtual (Zoom)
Meeting ID: 812 7585 3773
Passcode: [REDACTED]
