Community celebration hosted by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce features music, food, fire tables, and family-friendly fun from 5–8 PM Reading, MA — The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate spring at AprilFest on the Reading Common, taking place on Thursday, April 16, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Originally planned […]
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, […]
Reading, MA — The Reading-North Reading Chamber is inviting the community to come together for a fall Beer Garden on Reading Common on Saturday, October 11 from 3-7. This event is free to attend. This family friendly, annual event is a chance to sample locally made beer, wine and food while enjoying a New England autumn day outdoors. Beer […]
A Beloved Community Tradition Featuring Food, Music, Family Fun, and Local Pride Reading, MA — The streets of downtown Reading will come alive once again for the 17th annual Reading Fall Street Faire, taking place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This much-anticipated, family-friendly celebration brings together the best of the community—local […]
Reading, MA — Reading is excited to host our Green Communities Designation Recognition Event on the Reading Town Common on Thursday, August 21st at 10:00 am. This event will include Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney, Representatives of the Reading Delegation, the Reading Select Board, Various town committees, and Town of Reading employees. RCTV […]
Reading’s Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival Saturday, June 21 • 1:00–7:00 PMReading Town Common Reading, MA — Grab your family and friends, take advantage of the long summer days, and come down to the Town Common on Saturday, June 21 to celebrate Juneteenth! This is a family-friendly event with music by DJ OxMighty, games and face […]
Support local beautification efforts and take home vibrant plants and homemade treats at this beloved community tradition The Reading Garden Club invites the community to its Annual Plant Sale, taking place on the Reading Town Common on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. This cherished spring tradition […]
Celebrate Chanukah with Friends and Neighbors. All are invited to participate in the Third Annual Community Menorah Lighting to be held on the Reading Town Common on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The event will commence with candle lighting on the Common, followed by festivities at the First Congregational Church. Activities include a […]
The 31st Annual Tree Lighting on Reading Common will take place on Sunday, December 1st from 2:00 to 4:30 when Santa comes to light up the display. This event, sponsored by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce, is a long-time holiday favorite drawing over a thousand people from the community. This is your chance to […]
This walking tour will offer a unique opportunity to learn about a significant, yet often overlooked, part of Reading’s history. As we walk through downtown, we’ll share stories that honor the individuals who lived, labored, and built their lives here under the constraints of enslavement. This tour is a step toward remembering and acknowledging our […]