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2026 Patriot’s Day Re-enactment and Parade

Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, United States

Lexington's Patriots' Day celebration commemorates the start of the American Revolution with dawn reenactments of the Battle of Lexington on the Battle Green, featuring the Lexington Minute Men facing off against British reenactors, plus parades, pancake breakfasts, walking tours, a road race, and special events leading up to the third Monday in April. It's a […]

Battle of Lexington Reenactment

Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, United States

Experience the most dramatic moment of Patriots' Day weekend: the dawn reenactment of the opening skirmish of the American Revolution. The Battle Green comes alive as the Lexington Minute Men face off against British reenactors at the exact time and place the first shots were fired in 1775. Arrive by 4:00 AM for best viewing position. Civilian evacuation, alarm bells, and militia muster begin shortly after 5:00 AM; the battle follows at 6:00 AM. Ladders and stepstools are not permitted on the Green.

Patriots’ Day Pancake Breakfasts

Various Locations

Fuel up after the dawn reenactment at one of several community pancake breakfasts hosted by local churches and scout groups across Lexington. Options include St. Brigid Parish (1981 Massachusetts Ave), First Baptist Church (1580 Massachusetts Ave), and Church of Our Redeemer (6 Meriam St).

Lions Club 112th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race

Lace up for Lexington's annual Patriots' Day road race, now in its 112th year. The 5-mile course winds through historic Lexington as part of the broader Patriots' Day weekend celebration.

USS Lexington Ceremonies

Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, United States

Official ceremonies honoring the USS Lexington as part of Patriots' Day weekend.

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Free with admission

Tower Park Battle Road Reenactment

Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Watch a demonstration of the tactics used along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775. British and Militia reenactors spar in the natural amphitheater of Tower Park, with woods, hills, and stone walls. A vignette at Munroe Tavern precedes the battle. The event begins at Munroe Tavern at 10:30 AM with the battle at Tower Park at 11:15 AM. Parking bans will be in place; walking from town center is highly encouraged.

Hancock Church Patriots’ Day Bell Concert

Hancock Church Massachusetts Avenue 1912, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

A community bell concert at Hancock Church as part of Lexington's Patriots' Day weekend celebration.

Patriots’ Day Parade

Celebrate Patriots' Day weekend and America 250 with Lexington's grand parade. A wide variety of groups, reenactors, marching bands, civic organizations, floats, antique cars, and more. Please note the new start time of 1:30 PM this year. Step-off point is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, proceeding through to Lexington Center and ending at Worthen Road.

Concord Dawn Salute & Muster at Buttrick Hillside

Begin Patriots' Day at dawn as the Concord Minutemen sound the alarm and muster at Buttrick Hillside overlooking the Old North Bridge. Muster begins at 5:45 AM with the Dawn Salute at 6:00 AM — the first stirrings of the day that commemorates the shot heard 'round the world.

Old North Bridge Battle Reenactment

Stand where the American Revolution began. Reenactors relive the dramatic confrontation at the Old North Bridge — the moment Minutemen from across the region pushed back British Regulars and fired the shot heard 'round the world. One of the most powerful and moving reenactments in New England. Plan to arrive early; parking is extremely limited. Public transit and shuttles are strongly encouraged.

Concord Museum Free Admission & Minutemen Encampment

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Visit the Concord Museum for free on the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The museum grounds will feature a Minutemen encampment with the Billerica Colonial Minutemen and Acton Minutemen, plus family activities for all ages. Free admission supported by Highland Street Foundation; family activities supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.

Concord Historic Homes Open for Patriots’ Day

Concord's historic homes open their doors for Patriots' Day weekend. Sites include Orchard House (home of Louisa May Alcott), Walden Woods, Wright Tavern (1747), and the Robbins House. Check individual websites for hours: louisamayalcott.org, thetrustees.org, walden.org, wrighttavern.org, robbinshouse.org.

Chemists Celebrate Earth Week: Trees and Forests at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Discover the science behind Trees and Forests: Into the Woods with Chemistry as we celebrate Chemists Celebrate Earth Week. Join us and our guest educators from the North Eastern Section of American Chemical Society and have fun exploring chemistry through hands-on activities related to this year’s theme, Trees and Forests!

Free with admission
Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Free with admission

Open House at Meriam’s Corner

Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and learn about the Meriam family history and the importance of this crossroads on April 19, 1775 — where militia soldiers from Reading, Chelmsford, and Billerica attacked retreating British soldiers. Limited parking at the NPS Meriam's Corner Lot (751 Lexington Road) and Ripley School (120 Meriam Road). Carpooling strongly encouraged.

Artillery Demonstration — North Bridge Visitor Center

Experience the devastating power of artillery in 1775 and learn why the threat of Patriot cannon ultimately spurred the British Army into action. Between September 1774 and April 1775, Massachusetts Patriots raced British soldiers to secure large quantities of artillery and ammunition. Programs offered at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Firing dependent on weather and cannon crew. Co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park.

“Every Rock Has A Story” with Professor Ethan Baxter at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us for a rocky twist on Storytime with Ethan Baxter, Boston College Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and host of "Every Rock Has a Story" on YouTube. We will explore the surprising stories locked inside dazzling rocks and minerals; feel free to bring your own!

Free with admission

Concord Patriots’ Day Parade

One of the nation's oldest celebrations of the first shot of the American Revolution, the Concord Patriots' Day Parade draws visitors from around the world. Reenactors, fife and drum corps, civic organizations, and community groups march through Concord. A jumbotron on Stow Street will simulcast the parade live for overflow crowds. Public transit and shuttles strongly recommended due to road closures and limited parking.

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Free with admission

Concord Patriots’ Day Block Party

A free, all-ages block party in Concord Center celebrating Patriots' Day weekend. Featuring live performances by the Concord Women's Chorus, local bands, and Town Crier Josh Telepman on the Main Stage; food trucks including Tandoor & Curry, Bird's Nest Italian Street Food, and Whoopie Wagon; theatrical performances by Concord Traveling Players at 51 Walden; community booths; and pop-up activities. Art for All, Thoreau Society, and more.

Patriots’ Day Baseball Battle: CCHS vs. Lexington

Catch a revived community tradition as Concord-Carlisle High School and Lexington High School face off in their annual Patriots' Day baseball rivalry game at Emerson Field. Free admission; donations in support of Folds of Honor collected during the game. Festive touches throughout, including a Minuteman salute to start and wiffle ball for kids after.