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SUMMARY:AprilFest Set for Reading Common April 16
DESCRIPTION:Community celebration hosted by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce features music\, food\, fire tables\, and family-friendly fun from 5–8 PM\n\nReading\, 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. \nOriginally planned as the Chamber’s annual WinterFest in March\, the event was postponed due to heavy snow covering the Reading Town Common. With warmer weather and open space now available\, organizers are excited to bring the celebration to life as AprilFest. \nFirst established in 2022\, WinterFest—now AprilFest—serves as the Chamber’s annual outdoor celebration of downtown Reading\, designed to bring the community together in a fun\, family-friendly atmosphere as winter transitions into spring. \nThis free event\, made possible by local sponsors\, will feature a variety of activities and attractions\, including fire tables and s’mores\, live music\, local food vendors\, beer and wine\, and illuminated ice sculptures. Attendees can also explore booths hosted by local businesses and craft artisans. \nCommunity members are encouraged to stroll through downtown\, visit local shops and restaurants\, and reconnect with friends and neighbors after the long winter season. \nFor more information\, visit the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/aprilfest-set-for-reading-common-april-16/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Tree Lighting to Brighten Reading Common on November 30
DESCRIPTION:Beloved community tradition returns with festive activities\, local partners\, and Santa’s grand arrival\nReading\, 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. \nThis event\, sponsored by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce\, is a longtime holiday favorite that draws thousands from the community. Activities include making s’mores\, hayrides\, jugglers\, carolers\, costumed characters\, trolley rides\, and more. The Women’s League of Reading will be serving hot chocolate and local restaurants will offer tasty snack. \nThere’s more: local businesses and churches open their doors for special events and activities\, welcoming friends and families all afternoon. The big event happens at 4:15 when Santa climbs a ladder on the Common and flips the switch that lights up the trees for the holiday season. \nAll activities are free thanks to the support of sponsoring local businesses and Chamber Memberships that cover the costs. If your business wants to be promoted as part of this community celebration\, sponsorships are available at the Chamber website.\nhttps://readingnreadingchamberma.chambermaster.com/… \nThis is the only place to register.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/32nd-annual-tree-lighting-to-brighten-reading-common-on-november-30/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chamber to Host Beer Garden on Reading Town Common Saturday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis family friendly\, annual event is a chance to sample locally made beer\, wine and food while enjoying a New England autumn day outdoors. Beer vendors include Hopothecary Ales (North Reading)\, Small Change Brewery (Somerville) and Wandering Soul (Beverly) who will be serving from a Tiny Pub trailer (Reading). Maple Ridge Winery (North Andover) will be serving a variety of their wines. \nLight food options will be available from Reading-based providers Empower\, Cupcake City\, SwissBakers\, and Pizza World. Bring your friends and join us for the afternoon and then stay in town for dinner at one of the fine local restaurants like Venetian Moon\, Bunratty Tavern\, The Charles\, Zucca\, Public Kitchen\, or Post 1917. \nArea businesses will be on hand to share information while visitors relax with family and friends. Local DJ Time of Your Life Entertainment (North Reading) will be playing a mix of favorites and there will be activities for the kids. \nA valid ID will be required to purchase alcohol. Stop by the Chamber table to get a free ID wristband before you line up for beverages. Cash and credit cards will be accepted at the beverage tents. \nParking \nThe cobblestone area between Town Hall and the Common will be closed to parking beginning at 7am on Saturday until after the event closes at 7pm. Beer Garden visitors are asked not to park directly in front of the storefronts on Main Street or the cobblestone area in front of CVS between Woburn and Haven Street between 3 and 7pm so that shoppers and diners can still access these businesses during the day. There is parking in the Town Hall lot and on local streets. \nThis event is free of charge thanks to financial support from our local sponsor businesses\, including Fitness Within\, Latham Law Offices\, The Savings Bank\, Must Eats Travel\, and Northern Bank and Trust. The Chamber is not receiving any money from the town of Reading and is grateful for the support of the Board of Health\, the Reading Police Department\, the DPW\, and other town offices for helping make these community events possible.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/chamber-to-host-beer-garden-on-reading-town-common-saturday/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Fall Street Faire
DESCRIPTION:A Beloved Community Tradition Featuring Food\, Music\, Family Fun\, and Local Pride\n\nReading\, 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. \nThis much-anticipated\, family-friendly celebration brings together the best of the community—local restaurants\, retailers\, artisans\, and civic groups—for a full day of fun\, food\, and festivities. \nOrganized by the Reading Rotary Club\, the Fall Street Faire is a rain-or-shine event and a cherished tradition for both residents and visitors. \nWe are especially grateful to our Premier Sponsor\, Post 1917\, for their outstanding support once again. Thank you as well to our Beer Garden Sponsor\, Elle Salon & Med Spa. And a big shoutout to NuImage DJ\, who will keep the energy high and the music flowing all day long! \n\nFaire Highlights Include:\n\nDelicious food from local restaurants and food trucks\nLive entertainment on three stages\, featuring local bands\, performers\, and community demos\nKids’ Zones with games\, crafts\, and activities for all ages — proudly sponsored by Reading Co-op\nTwo lively and family-friendly beer gardens\nA festive tailgate area perfect for sports fans\nMore than 100 vendor booths showcasing local businesses\, nonprofits\, and community organizations\n\n\nWhether you’re here to support local businesses\, enjoy a day out with family\, or reconnect with neighbors\, the Reading Fall Street Faire truly has something for everyone. \nFor more information\, including vendor registration\, sponsorship opportunities\, and volunteer opportunities\, visit: readingfallstreetfaire.com
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-fall-street-faire-2/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Communities Designation Recognition Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 will record the recognition event and post for distribution. Members of the media and the general public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/green-communities-designation-recognition-event/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Juneteenth at Reading’s Annual Freedom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Reading’s Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival Saturday\, June 21 • 1:00–7:00 PMReading Town Common \nReading\, 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 painting for kids\, food\, speakers\, and a pop-up market. \nHere’s a look at what’s happening! \n\n1:00–1:30 PM  \n\n\nWelcome\, by Albert Pless\, Director\, Reading Office of Equity and Social Justice\nBlack National Anthem: Lift Every Voice and Sing — Please join us in singing!Performed by RMHS Students\nFlag Presentation\, Reading Scout Troop\n\n\n1:30–2:30 PM \n\n\nJoin us at Old South Church for videos on Juneteenth followed by a discussion\nCATO (The Coalition of Us) tour\n\n\n3:00–3:15 PM \n\n\nSpeakers from ACE (Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee) and SOCA (Students of Color and Allies for Equity\, Justice and Inclusion)\n\n\n3:30–4:00 PM \n\n\nInteractive Drumming: Brandon Guillermo\n\n\n4:00–5:00 PM \n\n\nGuest Presenter: Jamele Adams\n\n\n5:00–7:00 PM \n\n\nMusic\, food\, and activities continue\n\n\n\nLearn more about the program on the town calendar:https://www.readingma.gov/1029/Juneteenth-Event
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/celebrate-juneteenth-at-readings-annual-freedom-festival/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Garden Club to Hold Annual Plant Sale on May 17
DESCRIPTION:Support local beautification efforts and take home vibrant plants and homemade treats at this beloved community tradition\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nThis cherished spring tradition is the club’s primary fundraiser\, supporting the maintenance and beautification of several community spaces\, including the gardens at Town Hall\, the War Memorial\, Parker Tavern\, and the planters at the Public Library. \nShoppers can look forward to a wide selection of high-quality plants. Offerings will include annual flowers\, herbs\, vegetable plants\, hanging baskets\, and a variety of perennials grown and donated by Garden Club members. \nWe accept cash\, checks\, and credit cards. Other community groups will have information booths on the Common. \nCome early for the best selection and help support the Garden Club’s mission to keep Reading blooming!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-garden-club-to-hold-annual-plant-sale-on-may-17/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Menorah Lighting
DESCRIPTION: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 story walk\, music and dancing\, children’s crafts\, and holiday refreshments. Please also bring a non-perishable food item to contribute to the Reading Food Pantry.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-community-menorah-lighting/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T140000
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SUMMARY:Tree Lighting on the Common
DESCRIPTION: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 show your support for this wonderful event and get your name in front of your local customers.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/tree-lighting-on-the-common/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Remembrance Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 community’s past in a way that encourages reflection\, understanding\, and growth.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-remembrance-tour/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beer Garden on Reading Common
DESCRIPTION:Beer Garden on Reading Town Common\nSaturday\, October 12\, 2pm-8pm \nWhy should Winterfest be the only time to celebrate with your favorite locally brewed beverage?\nWe are joining with: \nThe Town of Reading\nThe Fitness Within Operation Run To Heal 5K\n(to Benefit the Green Beret Foundation) \nto host a Beer Garden on Reading Common\non Saturday\, October 12. \nSponsorships and booth spaces are now available\n(most sponsorships include your booth) \nWe are expecting a big overflow crowd from the Road Race so sponsors can expect great visibility to the community. \nBooth space availability is limited\, so reserve your space today
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/beer-garden-on-reading-common/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Freedom Festival
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LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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