Submit your event/s here. Note that we limit event listings mainly to free or inexpensive public events in Wellesley, such as talks, films, theatre productions, concerts, etc. This is not a place for businesses to promote themselves, their classes, etc. Please don’t submit events that run for weeks and weeks. We approve event listings before they go live, typically within 24 hours.
No business sales, trunk shows, etc. (those would be paid advertisements). Please go easy on the ALL CAPS, exclamation points!!!!, etc.
We also appreciate any contributions to support our independent journalism venture.
Thanks, Deborah & Bob
Calendar of Events
S Sun | M Mon | T Tue | W Wed | T Thu | F Fri | S Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 events, - The Sumaira Foundation 5K walk/run is scheduled for September 28 at 9am in Weston to support a non-profit that is shining a light on rare autoimmune diseases like Neuromyelitis Optica. Register for event. Event location: 11 Town House Rd, Weston Registration Starting Registration Ending Price July 21, 2025, 7:00am EDT August 27, 2025, 11:59pm EDT […] -  EVENT: 5k Run/1 Mile Walk DATE: Sept. 28 TIME: 10am start time LOCATION: Charles River Center, 59 East Militia Heights Dr. Needham, MA 02492 REGISTER: www.charlesriverroadrace.com DESCRIPTION: Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the Charles River Center’s 15th annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk. Starting at 10 am, the event […] - St. Vincent de Paul BBQEmail: svdp@sjspwellesley.org September 28, noon-2pm Hotdogs · Hamburgers · Sides · Dessert Food · Fun · Friendship · Family After 10:30 am outdoor Mass 502 Washington StreetBehind St. Paul’s Catholic Church Free parking on Washington Street or Council on Aging parking lot next door | 3 events, -  EVENT: Friends of the Wellesley Free Library donation day DATE: Monday, Sept. 29 TIME: 9am-11am LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. DESCRIPTION: Help The Friends stock up for the October Book Sale! Gently used materials in good condition accepted - adult & children’s books (fiction, non-fiction, biographies & memoirs, cookbooks, textbooks, etc.) Donations also […] Are you interested in playing with a community band? If so, we invite you to join the Wellesley Town Band. Our friendly non-audition group is open to anyone who plays a band instrument at the high school level or above. This is our 12th season playing a diverse repertoire of classic band music, musical medleys, […] - Courts and Consequences: Understanding Legal Power in the U.S. TodayThe League of Women Voters of Wellesley hosts Wellesley College Professor Tom Burke for a discussion on the role of U.S. courts in shaping public policy on Monday, Sept. 29, 7–9 p.m. in the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library. The event is free and […] | 0 events, | 1 event, - DESCRIPTION: BRAZIL, 1971 - Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children is forced to reinvent herself after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government. The film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's biographical book and tells the true story that helped reconstruct […] | 0 events, | 3 events, -  EVENT: Meet Your Watershed: Geomorphology Walk DATE/TIME: Friday, October 3 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM LOCATION: Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St, Natick REGISTER here DESCRIPTION: Join a guided walk and hear from geologist Lisa Kumpf on the unique geology within the Charles River watershed. This family-friendly walk is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy […] -  EVENT: HARDY MOVIE NIGHT DATE: Friday, Oct. 3 TIME: 6pm blanket set-up; 6:30pm movie starts LOCATION: Hardy Field, 293 Weston Rd., Wellesley DESCRIPTION: Hardy Family Movie Night, "The Dog Man," on the BIG SCREEN under the stars. Bring a blanket, flashlights & chairs. Concessions will be sold. -  EVENT: Wellesley Kiwanis, Beer Tasting DATE: Friday, Oct. 3 TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm LOCATION: Italo American Club, 75 Pleasant St., Wellesley COST: $50/2 for $90; Tickets will not be sold at the door. Pay by QR code or send a check to 5 Halsey Ave., Wellesley, MA 02482 DESCRIPTION: Sip, savor, and discover new brews RSVP: wellesleykiwanis@gmail.com […] | 7 events, - There will be garage/yard sales all around town today as residents hold sales at their own home. Wellesley Recreation provides a town-wide map for buyers. Yard sale: Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 8am- 5pm (but seller set their own hours) Cost to be a shopper: none Type of items sold: household goods, children’s items , toys, sporting […]  Join us on the Tenacre campus this fall for a fun, thematic story time program geared toward 3- and 4-year-olds. Each session will be held in the Tenacre library and will be a separate unit taught by one of Tenacre’s pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or first-grade teachers. After reading a story to the group, the session teacher […] Free |
| 7 events, - There will be yard/garage sales all around town today as residents hold sales at their own home. Wellesley Recreation provides a town-wide map for buyers. There will be garage/yard sales all around town today as residents hold sales at their own home. Wellesley Recreation provides a town-wide map for buyers. Yard sale: Sunday, Oct. 5 […] -  Registration is open for the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5. Funds raised support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk will aim to raise $9.5 million this year. Participants can choose from four distance options: 5K walk: Starting at Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical […] - Shred documents at the Wellesley Recycling & Disposal Facility (169 Great Plain Ave) drive-thru document destruction day—Oct. 5, 10am-3pm. A valid RDF sticker is required. Place documents in a bag or box in your trunk to be collected; no plastic folders, binders, or metal. Now, thanks to Swellesley’s partnership with Tiny News Collective, you can make […] | 1 event, -  EVENT: Film screening DATE: Oct. 6 TIME: 7pm LOCATION: Babson College, Sorenson Theater COST: Free. Register here. (Walk-ins welcome) DESCRIPTION: Directed by Walter Salles (Brazil and France, 2024, 137 min.). Portuguese with English subtitles. Based on a true story, I’m Still Here follows Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), a woman whose husband, congressman Rubens Paiva, was arrested and […] | 4 events, Pick up a new Take & Make Kit from one of the display rounds on the first floor of the library starting the first Tuesday of each month. Each kit includes step-by-step instructions and the main supplies needed to complete the monthly craft. You may need to provide a few basic items from home, such […] - Office Hours on Oct. 7, 10-11am, are an opportunity to meet with two members of the Wellesley School Committee online. Please sign up for a time slot. Sign up for Swellesley's free weekday email newsletter - Wellesley Select Board member Beth Sullivan Woods is holding office hours online on Oct. 7 from 12-1:30pm. Message Woods for an appointment at bsullivanwoods@wellesleyma.gov Select Board office hours are open to everyone in the community. Ask questions, give input, and share concerns about Town operations, economic development, housing, and other issues. YES, sign me up […] - This free event is open to high school students and their families from any school or community. No registration required. Meet with 100+ representatives from colleges from across the U.S. & beyond to learn about their programs, scholarships opportunities and more. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025 6:00 - 8:00 PM WALTHAM HIGH GYM 617 LEXINGTON ST, WALTHAM […] | 4 events, -  EVENT: Hunnewell Estate Tour Date: October 8, 2025 Time Frame: 9:45 am arrival, All tours run from 10 am -11:30 am LOCATION: Participants will meet at the Putnam Building at the Garden at Elm Bank DESCRIPTION: Explore the horticultural history of the H. H. Hunnewell Estate with a 90-minute guided walking tour. Starting in the 18th century, […] - Herrmann Lecture Series: Vijay Iyer – “Bring the Body In Close: Musicality in Practice”Wednesday, October 8 | 4:00 PM | Jewett Auditorium, Wellesley College The Music Department’s semi-annual Herrmann Lecture Series welcomes composer and pianist Vijay Iyer, Franklin D. and Florence Rosenblatt Professor of the Arts at Harvard University. Iyer will explore the concept of […] -  EVENT: A Conversation with Best-Selling Author, Laura McKowen DATE: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 TIME: 6-8 p.m. COST: Free and In-Person SPONSOR: Hosted by the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Subtance Use Council LOCATION: TBA Register Now Join us for an evening of conversation and reflection with Laura McKowen. Laura is the bestselling author of We Are the Luckiest: […] | 1 event, -  EVENT: Author visit DATE: Thursday, October 9, 2025 TIME: doors open at 6:30pm; lecture begins at 7pm REGISTER to attend in person or online DESCRIPTION: Hank Phillippi Ryan is the bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She […] | 2 events, -  EVENT: DCD Classroom Observation DESCRIPTION: Classroom Observations are a great way to experience students and teachers in action! Parents and caregivers are invited to come see a typical school day, meet teachers, administrators, and current parents, and hear from a student panel. This is DCD’s version of an Open House and we hope you will […] - Join us as we create Tealight Lanterns in celebration of Diwali. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. Diwali is celebrated by lighting oil lamps and candles, decorating homes with colorful rangoli patterns, wearing new clothes, exchanging gifts and sweets, and feasting with family and friends. This craft […] | 3 events, - Fill-a-Truck St. John School parking lot, Wellesley Hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Drop off:October 11, 9 am – 5 pmOctober 12, 9 am – 1:30 pm Limited home pick-up on October 10, 10 am – 6 pmEmail: svdp@sjspwellesley.org We accept: All types of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes Bedding, towels, sheets, […] Join us on the Tenacre campus this fall for a fun, thematic story time program geared toward 3- and 4-year-olds. Each session will be held in the Tenacre library and will be a separate unit taught by one of Tenacre’s pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or first-grade teachers. After reading a story to the group, the session teacher […] Free -  EVENT: Puppet show DATE: Saturday, Oct. 11 TIME: 10:30am-11:30am LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. DESCRIPTION: Pumpernickel Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast paced scripts that not only entertain, but stimulate children's imagination and creativity. A demonstration period follows every […] |
| 1 event, - Fill-a-Truck St. John School parking lot, Wellesley Hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Drop off:October 11, 9 am – 5 pmOctober 12, 9 am – 1:30 pm Limited home pick-up on October 10, 10 am – 6 pmEmail: svdp@sjspwellesley.org We accept: All types of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes Bedding, towels, sheets, […] | 1 event, | 1 event, -  EVENT: Wellesley Democratic Town Committee discussion DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 14 TIME: 7pm-9pm LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. DESCRIPTION: The Wellesley Democratic Town Committee invites you to a discussion on "Activism for Maximum Impact," featuring Representative Alice Peisch, Assistant House Majority Leader. Pizza. Postcards to help get out the vote for the Virginia Governor's […] | 2 events, - EVENT: Admission Classroom Visit Day DATE: Wednesday, Oct. 15 TIME: 10am-noon LOCATION: Fay School, 48 Main St., Southborough, MA -  SPEAKER: Dr. Rachel Stephenson, Professor of Art Therapy at Lesley University DATE: Oct. 15, 2025 TIME: 6:30pm (for light refreshments and conversation); 7pm, presentation starts COST: Free, thanks in part due to a grant from the Wellesley Cultural Council LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. DESCRIPTION: The Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the […] | 2 events, Featured - Featured Join us for a Heat Pump Pizza Party & Info Session on October 16th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Wellesley Free Library. Hear from neighbors, town staff, and heat pump experts and installers about heat pump technology, performance, and financial incentives. Event Schedule: 6:30-7:00 PM: Pizza and Socializing 7:00-8:30 PM: Presentations and Q&A Detailed agenda to come. […] - The Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging present a Health & Wellness Fair Thursday October 16 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Council on Aging facility at 500 Washington Street in Wellesley. Admission is free, offering free health screening, free snacks, and free raffle chances every ½ hour. Over 40 experts will […] | 2 events,  From October 17-23 we're opening our doors for a week of *FREE* activities at both of our Newton locations (276 Church Street & 135 Wells Ave). - Get some laps in at our pools - Break a sweat in our fitness centers - Have fun with pickleball - Get moving in a group exercise class […] Free -  EVENT: Wellesley High School Choral Department concert, "Acatober" DATE: Oct. 17, 7pm-9pm LOCATION: Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St., Katherine L. Babson Jr., Auditorium TICKET SALES: Available now | 9 events, -  The year-round Natick Farmers Market is an important part of the Natick Center Cultural District. The mission of the market is to bring locally grown or made foods to the community as well as provide an opportunity for music, crafts and community gatherings to occur. EVENT: Natick Farmers Market DATE: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 TIME: […] -  EVENT: The National Charity League (NCL) is hosting a food drive in conjunction with Roche Bros., Wellesley DATE: Saturday, October 18 TIME: 9 a.m. - 3.p.m. LOCATION: Roche Bros., Linden Square DESCRIPTION: Purchase any wish list items and drop them off with the NCL volunteers on your way out. -  EVENT: Wellesley Hills Walking Tour DATE: Saturday, October 18 TIME: 9:00 AM MEETING SPOT: The Tollhouse, 229 Washington StreetWellesley, MA, 02481 SPONSOR: Wellesley Historical Society COST: free for members and $10 for non-members DESCRIPTION: Explore a mile of historic streets and uncover the stories that shaped our community. Space is limited to 25 participants—free for […] |
| 4 events, -  EVENT: Wellesley Historical Society Speaker Series DATE: Sunday, October 19 TIME: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library DESCRIPTION: In A House Restored, woodworker Lee McColgan trades the corporate ladder for a stepladder and takes on the daunting task of saving the 1702 Loring House in Pembroke, Massachusetts, using period materials and methods. […] - The Wellesley Conservation Land Trust invites you to Cronk's Rocky Woodland, 20 Crown Ridge Road, Sunday, Oct. 19, 3:30pm-5pm, for hot cider and donuts (courtesy of Wellesley Whole Foods). This is a rain or shine event. DESCRIPTION: The Wellesley Conservation Land Trust invites you to an afternoon at Cronk's Rocky Woodland for hot cider and donuts […] | 1 event, - Journalist and author Ted Reinstein has reported all around New England for 25 years, telling the colorful stories of this historic yet ever-changing corner of America. Now, he condenses his countless travels into a single, unique labor of love in Travels through the Heart and Soul of New England. Registration required. Monday, October 20 7:00 […] | 0 events, | 2 events, - EVENT: Flu clinic DATE: Oct. 22, 2025 TIME: 10am-noon LOCATION: Upham Elementary School, 35 Wynnewood Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 Nurses Ashley Denton (l) and Krisann Miller (r) prepping vaccines. -  The Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) is proud to sponsor an evening with Dr. Rachel Kramer. Please join us for a conversation about how to help children build skills for managing stress and worries. Dr. Kramer will share cognitive behavioral strategies for managing stress. She will present specific strategies for building a coping toolbox and will […] | 3 events, -  Wellesley Select Board member Tom Ulfelder is holding office hours on Thursday, Oct, 23, noon-1:30pm, in the upper conference room (3rd floor) of Town Hall, 525 Washington St. Office hours are open to everyone in the community. Ask questions, give input, and share concerns about Town operations, economic development, housing, and other issues. Sign up […] -  Join Michele Dillon, Grief Support Specialist and Certified Grief Educator from Jeff’s Place in Framingham, for a presentation and conversation about grief, hope, and healing after loss. Grief is a natural response to loss. Together, we will discuss common myths about grief and share practical strategies for coping. There is no right or wrong way […] Free -  EVENT: Discussion, "Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding Antisemitism Today" DATE: Thursday, Oct. 23 TIME: 7:30pm-9pm LOCATION: Zoom (please register to receive link) DESCRIPTION: Last spring nearly 200 joined World of Wellesley virtually for Part 1 of a series focused on Jewish belonging and identity. Please join WOW for Part 2: "Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding […] | 3 events, - Experience a day in the life at DCD during a classroom visit Classroom Observations are a great way to experience students and teachers in action! Parents and caregivers are invited to come see a typical school day, meet teachers, administrators, and current parents, and hear from a student panel. This is DCD’s version of an […] - Wellesley High School is excited to have its second annual homecoming on Oct. 24 and 25. This will kick off with a home football game under the lights on Friday, Oct. 24 at 6 pm, against Natick High. WHS would love for the whole community to show up to support our school and team. There […]  Join us for an evening of fun where everybody wins! Plan now to attend our "Meet the Need" Elizabeth Seton Residence annual fundraising event - Casino Night 2025. Bring your friends and enjoy playing games for a great cause. Our friendly hosts will teach you the basics if you are not familiar with Blackjack, Roulette, […] | 5 events, Join us on the Tenacre campus this fall for a fun, thematic story time program geared toward 3- and 4-year-olds. Each session will be held in the Tenacre library and will be a separate unit taught by one of Tenacre’s pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or first-grade teachers. After reading a story to the group, the session teacher […] Free - Town Forest Saturday, October 25 - (10-11 a.m.) - 1.6 miles There is so much more than the loop around Longfellow Pond! The Town Forest is the largest reservation in Wellesley and supports a wide variety of wildlife and birds in a natural environment. Walk along the Longfellow Pond shoreline and climb to the top […] -  EVENT: Drug Take Back Day DATE: October 25th TIME: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM LOCATION: Wellesley Police Department, 485 Washington St., Wellesley, MA DESCRIPTION: Drop off old and unused medications of any kind safely and anonymously. Drop off your sharps/needles, too! |
| 0 events, | 2 events, -  EVENT: Many Traditions, One Community: A Conversation About Belonging in Wellesley DATE: In-person on Monday, October 27 TIME: refreshments 6:00 to 6:30 pm; presentation and dialogue 6:30 to 8:30 pm LOCATION: supplied upon registration REGISTER here. Registration will close on Friday, October 17 at 5 pm (or before if at capacity). DESCRIPTION: The Wellesley Civil […] -  EVENT: Speaker DATE: Monday, Oct. 27 TIME: 7pm-8:30pm LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library DESCRIPTION: Join Don DeCristofaro for an inside look at the world of paranormal investigations. He’ll begin with the basics—preparation, equipment, and methodology—before sharing highlights from some of the more unusual cases he and his team have encountered. The heart of the program focuses […] | 1 event, -  EVENT: WATERLINE Reading Series Showcase DATE: Oct. 28 TIME: 5pm LOCATION: Babson College, Hollister Gallery COST: Free and open to the public. Walk-ins welcome. DESCRIPTION: Waterline features a fast-paced hour of literary works from Babson College faculty and staff fiction writers, poets and essayists. The selection is always intriguing and often includes works in progress […] | 0 events, | 1 event, - EVENT: Many Traditions, One Community: A Conversation About Belonging in Wellesley DATE: Thursday, October 30 TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm LOCATION: Zoom REGISTER here. Registration will close on Friday, October 17 at 5 pm (or before if at capacity). DESCRIPTION: The Wellesley Civil Discourse Initiative will hold a facilitated dialogue to discuss how the […] | 0 events, | 2 events, EVENT: 82nd Annual Village Church Rummage Sale DATE: Saturday, November 1 TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM LOCATION: Wellesley Village Church, 2 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02482 DESCRIPTION: Four-hour sale that raises over $20,000, benefiting numerous local charities. Gently used clothing, jewelry, household items, small appliances, toys. The Rummage Sale is proudly sponsored by the Wellesley Village Churchwomen. […] - Saturday, November 1, 7:00 PMJewett Auditorium, Wellesley College Join Wellesley College’s Music Department faculty for their semi-annual Fall Faculty Concert, featuring an eclectic program spanning jazz, Baroque, avant-garde, and contemporary works. Program highlights:Claude Bolling • Guy Klucevsek • John Dowland • Besozzi • Hindemith • Sibelius • Emi Nishida • Ginastera Performers:Eliko Akahori, David Collins, […] |
Calendar powered by The Events Calendar
