Saturday, November 22, 2025 • 8:00 P.M. Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Galvin Middle School, Wakefield, MA Wakefield, MA — The Reading Symphony Orchestra proudly opens its 2025–2026 season with Concert Experience #1: Soul and Steel, an evening of bold and evocative music that explores strength, resilience, and emotional depth. The performance will take place on Saturday, November […]

NOVEMBER 28 (AKA, BLACK FRIDAY) 12pm-3pm Reading, MA — Are you looking for something different to do on Black Friday, something without malls, crowds, online shopping, or any expenditure? Do you want to impress your Thanksgiving guests with a unique, nearby activity? Then hop over to Reading’s own Parker Tavern (103 Washington Street) any time between noon […]

Enjoy free cocoa, cookies, and two special performances of A Christmas Carol during the Nov. 30 Tree Lighting festivities Reading, MA — Bring your holiday spirit and join the festivities—sip cocoa, savor cookies, and let the magic of “A Christmas Carol” warm your heart! On November 30th, during the Tree Lighting Festivities, visit the beautiful stained-glass sanctuary […]

Beloved community tradition returns with festive activities, local partners, and Santa’s grand arrival Reading, MA — The 32nd Annual Tree Lighting on Reading Common will take place on Sunday, November 30, from 2:00 until 4:30 when Santa arrives by firetruck to light up the display. This event, sponsored by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce, […]

Whitelam Books is excited to host a Holiday Storytime on Sunday, November 30 at 3:00 PM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages, which will be held during the downtown Reading Tree Lighting Celebration. Come celebrate the holiday season and get in the festive spirit! Whitelam Books is located in downtown […]

Reading’s much-celebrated annual Shop the Block event is on Thursday, December 4. Many shops & businesses will be open late during Shop the Block – Grab a few friends to shop & dine downtown! Our event gives customers the chance to celebrate longer, stay socially distant, and enjoy fun shopping experiences all season long. Businesses, restaurants, and […]

Reading, MA — This holiday season, Colonial Chorus Players of Reading is proud to present the premiere of A Little Women Christmas, a new radio play based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. “This adaptation centers around a year in the life of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy from one Christmas to the next,” […]

The Reading Education Foundation’s beloved holiday event returns December 6–7 with entertainment, family fun Reading, MA — The Reading Education Foundation invites the community to climb aboard the Polar Express for its annual Festival of Trees, taking place Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to […]

The Reading Community Concert Band (RCCB) has been bringing music to our town since 1994, first as a summer band and now as a year-round community ensemble. Founded by Cara Canady and carried forward by dedicated directors and musicians, RCCB continues to unite developing and experienced wind players through performances that blend serious repertoire with fun, accessible […]

Reading, MA — Reading Community Singers invites everyone to our Annual Holiday Concert on December 6 at 7:30 at Reading Memorial High School – this year entitled “Hope for the Holidays.” It’s a Concert filled with Love, Hope, Dreams, and Peace on Earth for All, for this Holiday Season and Always. There’s a delightful mix […]