Memorial Day events
Harvard’s Memorial Day commemorations will be held Monday, May 25. Scouting America, Girl Scouts, the police and fire departments, and all veterans who wish to walk in the parade are welcome. The Nashoba Valley Concert Band will also participate.
Memorial Day Parade The parade will begin at 10 a.m. in the center of town. The route will include the Civil War Memorial, the Center Cemetery, and the World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf War memorials, and will conclude at the World War I Memorial and flagpole for the day’s ceremony. After the parade, participants may continue by car to the Corporal Skillings Memorial in Still River, Bellevue Cemetery, and the Shaker Village Cemetery, where wreaths will be placed and taps played.
Pancake breakfast The Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church will host its Memorial Day pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the church’s Fellowship Building, 7 Elm St. Pancakes, fruit, sausage, and coffee will be served, with gluten-free and vegetarian options. Free but donations welcomed.
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
- Exhibit: “Celebrations Around the World” features Golden Week in Japan. On view through May in the children’s room.
- Saturday toddler story time, ages 1 to 3, Saturday, May 30, 10:30 a.m.
Teen programs
- Teen treat program, grades 6-12, Thursday, May 28, 2:45 p.m.
- Teen advisory board, grades 7-12, Tuesday, June 2, 3 p.m. Help shape collections and programs for teens.
Adult programs
- Grow your own mushrooms, Saturday, May 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Monday afternoon at the movies, Monday, June 1, 1 p.m. Rated PG-13.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- Exhibit: “Birds!” through May 30.
- Music is meditation, Fridays to June 5, 9 to 10 a.m.
- Bounce and burn fitness, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays to June 20, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
- PJ storytime: “Night Owl Night,” author visit. Friday, May 29, 6 to 7 p.m.
- “Birds!” open poetry reading, Friday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.
- “Birds!” live bird show, Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. to noon.
- Illuminated labyrinth walk and meditation tool creation, Sunday, May 31, 3 to 5 p.m.
At Hildreth Elementary School
- Paint and popcorn, Tuesdays to June 16, 3:40 to 5 p.m.
- Pokemon club, Wednesdays to June 17, 3:40 to 4:40 p.m.
- Fairy Terraries, Wednesday, June 3, 3:40 to 4:30 p.m.
‘Talley’s Folly’ at Fivesparks
The Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama “Talley’s Folly” continues its run at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank St., Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Set in rural Missouri in 1944, the story follows the courtship between Matt Friedman, a Jewish accountant, and Sally Talley, a nurse from a conservative Protestant family. Visit fivesparks.org/talleys-folly for tickets and more information.
‘Emma’ at Cannon Theatre
The Cannon Theatre will present Jane Austen’s “Emma” weekends, Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 31, at 28 Andrews Parkway, Devens. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. curtain; Sunday 2 p.m. curtain. This popular and critically acclaimed adaptation by Paul Gordon is a musical retelling that keeps the language and spirit of the original text. Tickets and information at TheCannonTheatre.org.
Guided bird walk at Hermann Orchard
The Boxborough Birders will lead a guided bird walk through the Hermann Orchard Conservation Lands Saturday, May 23, 8 to 10 a.m. Part of the Fivesparks “Birds!” exhibit, the walk is free and open to all. Meet at the start of Cruft Lane, just off Littleton Road; Cruft Lane is private, so do not drive down this road. Find more information and sign up at fivesparks.org/birds.
Middle school chorus will sing for the WooSox
The Bromfield Middle School chorus will perform the national anthem on the field for the WooSox game Saturday, May 23, 4 p.m., at Polar Park, 100 Madison St., Worcester. Enjoy the game as the Worcester Red Sox battle the Rochester Red Wings. For discounted tickets in Bromfield/HPS-reserved sections on the first-base line, visit tbms.psharvard.org>>TBMS Weekly Newsletter - Issue 25-26.32 and scroll down to Community News and Events.
Vernal pool exploration
The Harvard Conservation Trust will host an exploration of vernal pools at Barba’s Point with biologist Bob Douglas Sunday, May 24, 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event is appropriate for most school-age children and curious preschoolers. Wear waterproof footwear or good walking shoes, and apply bug spray. Nets will be provided, and families are welcome to bring their own. Register in advance at HarvardConservationTrust.org/calendar/calendar-of-events-vernal-pool-explora tion-may-24-2026.
Stories on the farm
Fugitive Productions will host storytelling Sunday, May 24, 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. May’s theme is “risk.” Tickets $20 at the door, $15 in advance. Visit FugitiveProductions.com/calendar.
African drumming class
Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio will hold a six-week African drumming class Thursdays beginning May 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the farm at 38 Eldridge Road. Learn from Moussa Traore, who will interpret West Africa through the richness, complexity, and beauty of its rhythms. Drums will be available. $30 per class or $150 for the series. Register by email at blaseofire@gmail.com or call 978-501-4733.
PTO Spring Soiree
The Harvard PTO Spring Soiree fundraiser will happen Friday, May 29, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m, at Craft Food Halls, 500 Beaver Brook Road, Boxborough. Wear your favorite school colors or college gear for the theme “school spirit,” and enjoy a night of food, drinks, and live music by the legendary Wednesday Night Project. For more information and tickets visit sites.google.com/site/harvardpto/spring-soiree.
Shred old documents
The Harvard branch of Rollstone Bank will provide shredding of unwanted documents Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to noon, at 283 Ayer Road. Bring old tax forms, bank statements, credit card bills, or any paperwork with sensitive, confidential information. Documents will be shredded securely on site. Free and open to the public.
Electronics recycling
Harvard Boy Scouts Troop 1 will receive electronics for recycling Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Bromfield School. Most small electronics items will be accepted, including laptops, monitors, game consoles, and printers. Small appliances such as grills, fans, and space heaters are also welcome. No fee, but cash donations to support Troop 1 are welcome.
Eco-friendly home tours
The Harvard Climate Initiative Committee will host eco-friendly home tours Saturday, May 30, 2 to 4 p.m. Visit four homes in Harvard to see heat pumps (ground and air source, ducted and minisplits), solar installations, electric lawn equipment, and more. Registration is helpful but not required; visit HarvardMAClimateInitiative.org.
Sonic Union at the Library
The library trustees will sponsor the band Sonic Union Tuesday, June 2, 6 p.m., at the library pavilion at 4 Pond Road. Bring lawn chairs, dinner, and friends for this local, high-energy rock band that covers a blend of classic and contemporary tunes. Registration is encouraged, and will permit notification if the event is postponed due to weather.
‘Underneath Immense Skies’
Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, will hold an opening for a new artist showcase “Underneath Immense Skies” Thursday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artist Zack Faugno-Teig explores a connection to color and nature with abstracted scenery, overwhelming blue sky, and fields of greenery. In the Wayside Gallery, free.
Save these dates
- Sunday, June 7: Bare Hill Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike
- Tuesday, June 23: Library ice cream social.
Out of town
Arms and armor demonstration
The Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, will host a program on arms and armor of the Roman Legion Saturday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meet soldiers of the Flavian period (60–100 CE) and learn about their history, weapons, tactics, and daily life in this living history presentation. Free with museum admission. Visit WorcesterArt.org/events/list for more information.
Icon Museum Founders Day
On Friday, May 29, the Icon Museum and Study Center, 203 Union St., Clinton, will partner with the Clinton Historical Society to honor Gordon and Janet Lankton as founders of the museum and benefactors of Clinton and the surrounding region. Free admission with extended hours, a piano concert by Ekaterina Willewald, and an evening reception at the Clinton Historical Society. For details and the full schedule visit IconMuseum.org/event/founders-day.