Residents looking to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy a lively cultural experience this winter are invited to join International Folk Dancing Sessions led by Marcie Van Cleave of the Folk Arts Center of New England. The program will run on Friday afternoons from 12:30 pm to 2:15 pm, beginning January 9, 2026, and continuing through March 27, 2026.

Whitelam Books is delighted to welcome author Pam Vaughan, reading from her picture book Tenacious Won’t Give Up, as well as author Casey W. Robinson, sharing her picture book Small Things Mended, on Saturday, January 10 at 3:00pm. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages. Whitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. 

The Game Changers Media Series begins with a powerful evening dedicated to basketball legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell on Thursday, January 22, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Reading Public Library Community Room.

More than 100 residents filled the basement Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church this week for Reading’s annual Hanukkah celebration - an evening centered on community, culture, and light. The event brought together families, local leaders, faith communities, and residents of all ages for music, prayer, food, and shared tradition.

The event is still happening, but moved to inside the First Congressional Church of Reading, located at 25 Woburn Street in Reading.

On Saturday morning of the Festival of Trees, the Reading Public Library was filled with conversation, collaboration, and shared purpose as the Friends of Reading METCO hosted a Festival of Trees Brunch in the Library’s Community Room and Conference Room.

The Reading community is invited to come together in celebration of Hanukkah at the town’s 4th Annual Community Menorah Lighting, taking place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 5 pm on the Reading Town Common. This inclusive, family-friendly tradition provides neighbors with a meaningful and festive way to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

The Reading Community Singers proudly invite the community to their Annual Holiday Concert, Hope for the Holidays, tonight, Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 pm at Reading Memorial High School in the Performing Arts Center.

Whitelam Books is excited to host a Hanukkah Storytime on Sunday, December 14 at 3:00PM reading Eight Sweet Nights, A Festival of Lights: A Hanukkah Story by Charlotte Offsay, and Lost and Found Hanukkah by Joy Preble.

Mark your calendar to come together as a community and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Whitelam Books and Chabad of Wakefield are excited to welcome you to a Hanukkah Story Time and Craft. Join Mrs. Devora Brook of Chabad of Wakefield for a fun Hanukkah-themed event, Sunday, December 7 at 3:30PM.

Hundreds of residents gathered on the Reading Town Common on Sunday, November 30, to enjoy an afternoon of festive fun with neighbors ahead of the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The Women’s League of Reading (WLR) is excited to announce the launch of its Annual Holiday Homes Town-Wide Exterior Decorating Contest and Fundraiser, kicking off November 28, 2025. This festive community tradition invites Reading residents to decorate the exterior of their homes in their most creative and spirited holiday displays—all in support of the local non-profit Mission of Deeds.

Join Reading's Jewish community, neighbors, and friends for the 4th Annual Community Menorah Lighting on Sunday December 14 on the Reading Town Common.

The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce will host the Reading Tree Lighting on the Town Common  on Sunday, November 3 from 2 – 4:30 PM in Downtown Reading.

This event is a wonderful holiday marketplace featuring approximately 50 craft vendors exhibiting and selling their creations. The RMHS Main Street hallway will be transformed with seasonal decorations and musical performances throughout the day.

Whitelam Books is excited to host a Holiday Storytime on Sunday, November 30 at 3:00PM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages which will be held during the downtown Reading Tree Lighting Celebration.

The New England Aquarium invites guests to experience Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo like never before on the Simons Theatre's five-story giant screen. This family-friendly evening on the Saturday after Thanksgiving offers audiences the chance to revisit the ocean adventure that introduced millions to the wonders of marine life, from clownfish and blue tangs to sea turtles and white sharks.

Hundreds of residents gathered at Memorial Park on a chilly Veterans Day morning to honor the men and women who have served our country. Despite the cold, and even a few snowflakes, the crowd stood together in gratitude and reflection during a heartfelt ceremony organized by the Reading Veterans Services Office.

Young people with lived experience in the foster care system presented projects at Boston CASA's first in-person Youth Advisory Board Forum on Nov. 1 at the Cambridge Public Library. The presentations addressed critical child welfare issues and proposed solutions backed by original research and personal insights.