On October 5-6 and 12-14, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary will be bustling with special activities, games, and pick-your-own opportunities. Join us on a hayride and enjoy cider, apples and cider donuts from Shelburne Farms or pizza from Vesta Wood-fired Pizza, and don’t forget to stay for one of our live animal demonstrations. The farm will be…
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Hit the woods for two events this weekend
Enjoy the trails of Lincoln on two occasions this weekend.Land Stewardship DayThe Lincoln Conservation Commission and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust are having a trail and land improvement day on Saturday, October 5. We know how busy people are at this time of the year and so there will be activities from 9:30 a.m. to…
Lots of activities for kids coming up
Scarecrows at StonegateBring the kids to the third annual Build-a-Scarecrow weekend at Stonegate Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the Lincoln School. For $15, Stonegate provides hay, twine, markers, stakes, instruction, and refreshments! You provide a pillowcase for the head and some old clothing and accessories…
Fire Department open house to teach fire prevention
The Lincoln Fire Department welcomes families to a free open house on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that aims to teaching families fire safety and prevention practices. The open house, which is sponsored by Papa Gino’s, commemorates National Fire Safety Month in October. Participants will learn about safety tips such as “stop, drop and…
India comes to Lincoln in October
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Summer children’s programs at the library
The Lincoln Public Library continues its summer offerings for kids with a Mary Poppins singalong night, a magic show, and creatures that dig.
S’mores sighting?
Fourth of July parade in pictures
Hundreds of hot but happy residents of Lincoln and surrounding towns enjoyed Lincoln’s annual Fourth of July parade. This year’s theme was “Townies: Show your Pride!” Click on any of the photos to see a larger version.
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Junior Hikers walk on Sunday
Families are invited to join the Lincoln Junior Hikers this Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m. for a walk to Pigeon Hill, starting from the horse riding enclosure on Weston Road. Babbling brooks, shady trails, and an abandoned stone cabin make this a popular trail to explore. To get to the trail head, go to the…