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The Power of Parenting | Fall 2025 Sessions
2025-10-02 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-09-30 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-09-25 11:30 - 12:45, 2025-09-23 11:30 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-10-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 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
2025-10-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-24 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
2025-10-01 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

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

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

﻿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

Figure Drawing at GALA
2025-09-29 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).

Sunday Evening Meditations
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

Children's Programs at UUCGL
2025-09-28 | 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

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.

1st Annual Lynn Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
2025-09-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Blossom Street Pier / Lynn Ferry Terminal, 398 Blossom Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Food Truck Festivals of America: The Inaugural Lynn Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival, presented by the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce, is pulling into port at the Lynn Ferry Terminal on Saturday, September 27th from 12 PM to 6 PM, with exclusive early access for VIPs and Beverage Lovers at 11 AM.
Food Truck Festivals of America (FTFA) is serving up a waterfront feast like no other! Guests can enjoy dishes from 20 of the region’s top food trucks and sip from a fleet of craft beverages poured by local and national brands. From Lobster, BBQ, and tacos to gourmet sweets and treats, there’s plenty to keep every appetite anchored.
Alongside the eats and drinks, festival-goers can enjoy:
🎶 Tunes by the waterfront
🎯 Lawn games
🛍️ Artisan market
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun
Map of festival, click for full resolution image
Tickets & Packages – Buy Early and Save!
General Admission
$5 online in advance | $10 at the gate
(Kids 10 & under FREE!)
Foodie VIP – $20 (Online Only)
• Early entry at 11 AM
• Free dessert from VIP truck
• Unlimited bottled water (while supplies last)
Beverage Lovers 3 Pack-age – $41 (Online Only)
• Early entry at 11 AM
• Three beverage tickets
• FTFA koozie
• Unlimited bottled water (while supplies last)
Beverage 6 Pack-age – $68 (Online Only)
• Early entry at 11 AM
• Six beverage tickets
• FTFA koozie
• Unlimited bottled water (while supplies last)
Click here for ticket information and to see lists of vendors/food trucks
Click here for the Facebook event page
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About Food Truck Festivals of America
Since 2012, Food Truck Festivals of America has hosted over 300 festivals nationwide, celebrating the best in street food and craft beverages — bringing communities together one bite (and sip) at a time!

Beyond Walls Mural Tours - Fall 2025
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-27 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/

2025 Fall Park Clean-ups
2025-09-27 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

2025 Lynn Woods Clean Up
2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Lynn Woods – Pennybrook Road entrance, 106 Pennybrook Road, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From The Wyoma Lions Club: Join the Wyoma Lions Club for our Fall Lynn Woods Clean Up on Saturday, September 27, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Help us preserve this beautiful local natural resource by volunteering for trail maintenance, litter removal, and general beautification efforts. All supplies and snacks will be provided for volunteers. Meet at the Penny Brooke Road parking lot. This community service event welcomes volunteers of all ages and skill levels. Your participation helps maintain Lynn Woods as a treasured outdoor space for residents and visitors to enjoy
Questions? Email m_erwich@yahoo.com

Tours of the Lynn Public Library
2025-09-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Mass General Brigham Community Care Van
2025-09-26 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

Stand Up Stick Up @ The Vault
2025-09-25 19:30 - 23:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Steven Foley Media Productions: Stand Up Stick Up – Comedy @ The Vault Theatre is a monthly standup comedy show in a former historic bank, now The Neal Rantoul Vault Blackbox Theatre, inside the storied LynnArts building.
Every fourth Thursday, we bring a lineup of New England’s freshest local talent and the best national headliners to Lynn for a night of hilarious standup comedy in an intimate, unique setting. Finally, something fun to do in Lynn! Check out the website below to see more upcoming shows, join our mailing list for exclusive promotions, and learn more about the show!
Don’t miss out on this rare chance to enjoy a night of laughter, fun, and live performance in f*cking Lynn! Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8!

Please click here for more info & tickets
Proceeds benefit the Lynn Music Foundation.
Presented by the Lynn Music Foundation and Steven Foley Media Productions.

NOVEMBER LINEUP:
Please note special date due to Thanksgiving: 3rd Thursday of the month, November 20th

Laugh for a good cause as we help raise fund for the Lynn Youth Rams Football & Cheer teams!
Musical guest – Four
Host – Jamie Aird
Headliner – Tori Piskin
Guest Comics -Kadeem / Jason Fishman / Connor Doherty / Lionel Harris

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If the previous month’s flier is above that means we haven’t been sent updated information. If you have any questions about this event please contact the LMF via email by clicking here.

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

WORKSHOP | Basic Desktop Computer Skills / Habilidades básicas en computadoras de escritorio
2025-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Lynn Community TV, 181 Union St., Lynn, Massachusetts, 01901, United States
LCTV is now offering classes in basic desktop computer skills!

These two hour classes are designed to get you up-and-running and navigating desktop computers with confidence!
Limited space available. Register now!
Registration required by calling 781-780-9460 or via email at info@lynntv.org.

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This project was funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at the MassTech Collaborative under the Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program. Funding was provided by Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds.

LCTV ahora ofrece clases de habilidades y capacitación básicas de computadoras
Estas clases de dos horas están diseñadas para que usted pueda comenzar a utilizar computadoras con confianza.
Cupos limitados. ¡Regístrese ahora!
Se requiere inscripción llamando al 781-780-6490 o por correo electrónico a: info@lynntv.org

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Este proyecto fue financiado por el Instituto de Broadband de Massachusetts en el marco del Programa de Implementación de Equidad Digital Municipal (Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program). La financiación fue proporcionada por los Fondos de Recuperación Fiscal Estatal ARPA de Massachusetts.

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.

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
