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SUMMARY:Parker Tavern Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — The Parker Tavern\, built in 1694\, is the oldest standing structure in Reading\, Massachusetts. This historic saltbox house once served as a tavern in the 18th century and played a role in the American Revolution. Today\, it is a museum dedicated to preserving Reading’s rich history. \n\n\nOpen for guided tours May through October\, Sundays 2-5 PM. \n\n\n\n\nLocated at 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, a short walk from the Reading train station.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/parker-tavern-guided-tour/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Parker Tavern\, 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Senator Jason Lewis Announces Virtual Office Hours for October
DESCRIPTION:BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday\, October 19\, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nAny constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours\, with no appointment necessary\, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. \nVirtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. To join the meeting please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com\, use the following link\, or enter the meeting information on Zoom: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 838 5416 4671 \nPasscode: 234270 \nEach constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. \nFor further information or any questions\, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House office at (617) 722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/senator-jason-lewis-announces-virtual-office-hours-for-october/
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SUMMARY:Creative Arts Pumpkin-Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Creative Arts is celebrating its 4th Annual PumpkinFest Family Festival and Fundraiser on Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, at 5:00-7:00 pm. Come join the Halloween-themed fun with games\, activities\, food\, live music & performances\, DJ Jazzy Jacob\, face painting\, a cartoonist\, a balloon artist\, pumpkin painting\, a Halloween costume contest\, vendors\, and our ever-popular Jack-o’-lantern Pumpkin Patch on Sanborn Street. Our Pumpkinfest Raffle will feature baskets and gifts. We are still finalizing\, but last year’s prizes included Boston Celtics tickets\, Whitelam Books\, the Umbrella Stage Company theater tickets\, The Chocolate Truffle\, Cupcake City\, Everything But The Dog\, and more! Vendors who would like to participate can contact our office — tables free of charge!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/creative-arts-pumpkin-fest/
LOCATION:Creative Arts\, 32 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Parker Tavern Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — The Parker Tavern\, built in 1694\, is the oldest standing structure in Reading\, Massachusetts. This historic saltbox house once served as a tavern in the 18th century and played a role in the American Revolution. Today\, it is a museum dedicated to preserving Reading’s rich history. \n\n\nOpen for guided tours May through October\, Sundays 2-5 PM. \n\n\n\n\nLocated at 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, a short walk from the Reading train station.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/parker-tavern-guided-tour/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Parker Tavern\, 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:State General Election
DESCRIPTION:November 3\, 2026: General election
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/state-general-election/
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SUMMARY:Reading Revolts: Exploring Reading’s Revolutionary War History
DESCRIPTION:Historical documents and artifacts will highlight Colonial Reading’s town government\, slavery\, soldiers and prisoners of war\nReading\, MA — Join the Reading Antiquarian Society\, the Reading Historical Commission\, and the Reading Public Library for a presentation featuring historical documents and artifacts from Colonial Reading during the American Revolution. \nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026\n6:30pm – 8:30pm\nReading Public Library\nCommunity Rooms A & B \nThe display will cover topics such as town government\, slavery\, soldiers and prisoners of war\, and a photographic display of Reading’s built environment. \nCome to view the exhibit and to ask questions about Reading in the 18th century!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-revolts-exploring-readings-revolutionary-war-history/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:First-Ever Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Residents Invited to Smash Pumpkins\, Enjoy Fall Activities and Turn Halloween Waste Into Valuable Compost at Reading Memorial High School\nReading\, MA — Don’t trash it…Smash it! Save your pumpkins and save the date for Reading’s first PUMPKIN SMASH: Saturday\, November 7\, 9 a.m. – noon\, at Reading Memorial High School (Performing Arts Center parking lot). \nAim your pumpkin at targets on Black Earth Compost’s Carnival Truck…or at the spike wall and hoop in Reading DPW’s backhoe! \nAll pumpkins will go to Black Earth’s facility in Manchester-by-the-Sea and get composted into “black gold”—used to nourish the soil and grow healthy food. \nJust remove all paint\, glitter\, and candles from your pumpkins and bring them along. \nWonder how much you’ve diverted from Reading’s trash stream to become valuable compost? Volunteers will weigh your pumpkin and let you know. \nHave fun while doing good! Visit the Pumpkin Smash: \n\nPumpkin-themed bake sale\nFace painting\nFall crafts\nCoastal Coffee Nitro Cold Brew cart\nFree composting tips raffle\nInformation table (Why compost? What can you compost? Home & curbside food-waste-composting bins on display)\nReading Food Pantry collection (Nonperishable food items welcome)\n\nThe Pumpkin Smash is brought to you by Reading Composts! and the Town of Reading. Reading Composts! is a six-year-old local volunteer group that encourages Reading residents to compost their food waste and promotes the benefits of composting. \nSee you at the Smash!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/first-ever-pumpkin-smash/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colonial Chorus Players Celebrates 65 Years of Theater and Community with Anniversary Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:READING\, MA – For 65 years\, Colonial Chorus Players has brought theater\, creativity\, and community together in Reading and beyond. The organization will celebrate that milestone with its 65th Anniversary Fundraising Gala\, an evening dedicated to honoring CCP’s history while supporting its future. \nThe gala will take place on Saturday\, November 7 from 6–10 p.m. at Teresa’s Prime Steakhouse in North Reading. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour\, catered dinner\, live entertainment\, a special program\, raffle prizes\, and dancing. Members of the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will also perform during the event. \nThe celebration will bring together CCP members\, patrons\, community leaders\, board members\, and theater friends past and present for an evening celebrating the vital part Colonial Chorus Players has played in the local arts community for over six decades. \nTickets are $65 per person. Guests are encouraged to wear semi-formal or cocktail attire\, with optional 1960s-inspired touches or sapphire blue in honor of CCP’s 65th anniversary. Ample parking is available on site. \nAlthough the gala is a celebration\, it is also an important fundraiser for Colonial Chorus Players. Ticket sales alone do not cover the full cost of producing theater and maintaining CCP’s historic performance home\, the Old Hose House Theatre in Reading. Funds raised through the gala will help support CCP’s annual operating costs\, productions and events\, technical and stagecraft needs\, and the ongoing care and preservation of the Hose House. \n“After 65 years\, we have so much to celebrate and to look forward to\,” says CCP’s president\, Luisiana Cruz\, “This gala is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible community that has made CCP what it is while helping ensure that this organization and the Hose House remain a home for theater and creativity for generations to come.” \nThose interested in attending can purchase tickets or make an additional donation through the gala’s ticket page at givebutter.com/CCPFundraisingGala. Those unable to attend can still make a donation through the same page. \nFor more information\, please contact Colonial Chorus Players at gala@ccp1961.org or visit www.ccp1961.org.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/colonial-chorus-players-celebrates-65-years-of-theater-and-community-with-anniversary-fundraising-gala/
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