Fruitlands summer concert series
Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, will host the Concord Band Thursday, July 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the second concert of its summer series. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and picnic fare, and enjoy stunning sunset views. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. Upcoming concerts will feature The Concord Band on July 23, The Love Dogs on July 30, and The Blackstone Valley Quartet on Aug. 6. (TheTrustees.org/FruitlandsConcerts).
At the library
The Harvard Public Library is at 4 Pond Road. For the full calendar of events and to register for events, visit HarvardPublicLibrary.org/services/events.
Children’s programs
- Lindsay and her puppet pals, ages 3-8, Tuesday, July 7, 3 p.m.
- Baby and toddler disco party, ages 0 to 3+ and their grown-ups, Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. Dance and have fun with your child; includes flashing lights and noise.
- Lego Club, grades K-6, Monday, July 13, 4 p.m.
- Paws and Read, grades K-5, Wednesday, July 15. Read to therapy dogs. Appointments at 3:45, 4:05, and 4:25 p.m.
- Mother Goose on the Loose story time, ages 0 to 2+, Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
- Animal world experience, all ages. Thursday, July 16, 3 p.m.
- Family movie night, Thursday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. Rated PG.
Teen programs
- Dungeons and Dragons, grades 7-12, Wednesday, July 15, 2 to 4 p.m.
Adult programs
- Music on the Lawn, for all ages. Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m., The Jazz Depot. Upcoming: July 28, The Common End; Aug. 11, Solara.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- Exhibit: “Dialogues in Dual Languages,” on view to July 18.
- Bounce and Burn fitness, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.; and Saturdays, 8 to 8:45 a.m. and 9 to 9:45 a.m., to July 18. No class July 4.
- Snapology: Pokémania & Everyday Engineers for ages 5 to 12, Monday, July 6, to Friday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register for mornings, afternoons, or all day.
- Roll for Quest: A Dungeons and Dragons adventure for ages 10 to 14. Monday, July 6, to Friday, July 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Evening of jazz: Koan: Tribute to Frank Coolidge, Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.
- Art Without Limits for ages 5 and older, Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. to noon.
- Snapology: Jedi Masters & Space Wars Robotics, Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register for mornings, afternoons, or all day.
Fourth of July events
Join the festivities Saturday, July 4, for the annual Fourth of July celebration. Watch the parade through the town center, and participate in field events in front of the library. The Lions Club will offer food for sale, and an ice cream truck and face painting will be available.
(Harvard4thOfJuly.org).
- 9 a.m.: display of antique cars at the library field
- 10 a.m.: bike decorating contest on the Common
- 11 a.m.: parade, beginning at Depot and Ayer roads
- Noon: flag-raising ceremony at the library field
- 12:15 to 2:30 p.m.: ongoing activities including greased pole, duck pond, tin can knockdown
- 12:15 to 2:30 p.m.: activities and races by age group including pie eating, candy scramble, sack race, three-legged race, parent-child relay, egg toss
- 3 p.m.: field cleanup.
Fun run and 5-miler
The Great Harvard 4th of July Race will be run Saturday, July 4, starting at 8:15 a.m., at the Bromfield School, 14 Mass. Ave. The 1-mile fun run will start at 9:30 a.m., and on-site registration for both will open at 6:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in seven different divisions, and postrace refreshments will be available.
(RunSignup.com/Race/MA/Harvard/TheGreatHarvard4thofJulyRoadRace).
Showing of ‘Young Washington’
The Council on Aging is planning a trip to the O’neil Cinemas in Littleton Wednesday, July 8, for the 10:30 a.m. showing of the film “Young Washington,” followed by lunch at Taka Asian Cuisine. The film tells the story of a young George Washington and the influences upon him before the Revolutionary War and his presidency, and stars William Franklyn-Miller, Ben Kingsley, and Andy Serkis. Call the COA for details and to sign up. (978-456-4120).
Yoga on Rogers Field
IridESSENCE Community Health Collaborative will lead outdoor yoga every Wednesday to Aug. 26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Rogers Field, Devens. Bring a yoga mat, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Parking is available at the Bob Eisengrein Community Center, 100 Sherman Ave. Free; registration is required. (IridessenceCommunityHealth.org/events/free-outdoor-yoga-series-on-rogers-field-in-devens).
Classes at Goose and Hen Farm
The Goose and Hen Farm, 85 Old Littleton Road, offers classes in raising and preparing nutritious, sustainable food. (TheGooseAndHen.com/classes).
- Edible wild plants, Friday, July 10, 4 to 5:30 p.m. $35 per person.
- Natural sodas and beverages, Saturday, July 18, 4 to 5:30 p.m. $35 per person.
Fruitlands residents weekends
Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, offers free admission on selected weekends to residents of nearby communities. Admission will be free for Devens residents Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. Must show identification; does not include access to ticketed programs. (TheTrustees.org/Place/Fruitlands-Museum).
Sir Erik’s retirement party
The Harvard Alpaca Ranch, 58 Old Mill Road, will hold a retirement party for Sir Erik the alpaca Sunday, July 12, with tickets at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon. Celebrate Erik’s 18th birthday with farm tours, alpaca walks, and cake and ice cream. Tickets sales will benefit the farm’s alpaca-assisted therapy program. $5 per person. (HarvardAlpacaRanch.com).
Driving tour of historic Devens
The Fort Devens Museum, 94 Jackson Road, Devens, will host a brief presentation Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m., by Girl Scout Keziah Salter. Salter will introduce her Gold Award project for the Fort Devens Museum, a QR-coded driving tour of ten historic Devens sites.
(FortDevensMuseum.org/events).
Storytelling at Old Frog Pond
Fugitive Productions will host storytelling Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m., at Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio, 38 Eldridge Road. The afternoon will include four regional, award-winning storytellers as well as several local, hand-picked tellers. The theme for July is “another chance.” Tickets $20 at the door, $15 in advance. In case of rain, the event will move to an alternate location indoors. (OldFrogPondFarm.com/upcoming-events).
Greenhut open studios
The Greenhut Artist Residency, 35 Oak Hill Road, will hold open studios Friday, July 24, 4 to 7 p.m. Engage with artists and writers to learn about their practices and see their work. Free, all ages welcome. (GreenhutResidency.org/calendar/july-open-studios).
Save the date
- Aug. 14-16: Bolton Fair
- Saturday, Sept. 19: Lions Club Fall Festival.
Out of town
Area fireworks
The following neighboring communities have announced fireworks displays:
- Fitchburg: Friday, July 3, 9:30 p.m., at Boulder Drive and Riverfront Park
- Groton: Monday, July 8, at dusk at Lawrence Academy baseball field, Main Street (Route 119).
Artisan fair in Bolton
Bolton Spring Farm will hold its annual artisan fair Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 159 Main St., Bolton. Enjoy food and drink from local producers, listen to great music, and stroll among more than 60 booths featuring artistic talent from across New England. (FarmFreshEvents.com/christ mas-in-july-artisan-fair-market).
Family-friendly Groton Hill outdoor concert
Charles Haynes and the Tabernacle will join with Afrobeats Dance Boston in an evening of movement and music Sunday, July 19, 5 p.m., outdoors on the lawn at Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton. Led by the enigmatic drummer and producer Charles Haynes, the Tabernacle links modern Afro dance steps with African and Afro-inspired music through fun choreographed combos. The grounds will open at 3:30 p.m. for picnics. Free for children 12 and under. (grotonhill.org/concerts/live-on-the-lawn-charles-haynes-and-the-tabernacle).