• Friends of the Needham Public Library Book Sale

    Needham Free Public Library 1139 Highland Ave., Needham

    The fall book sale will open on Friday, October 2 from 12:00-4:00. The sale continues on Saturday from 9:00-4:00, and Sunday from 1:00-4:00. Many great books for sale. A great way to stock up on books for winter reading.

  • Fall Pottery Sale

    Gorse Mill Studios 31 Thorpe Road, Needham, MA, United States

    Get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting local artists. The Potters Shop & School Fall Pottery Sale features handmade pottery and ceramics created by artists working at the historic Gorse Mill Studio in Needham. Browse one-of-a-kind pieces, shop for gifts, and meet the artists behind the work. Come discover what’s being made […]

  • Needham Ceramic Artists Open Their Trunks Saturday October 3.

    Earth and fire come together in an expression of art, craft, and creativity Saturday Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham. The local ceramic artists of the Potters Shop and School in Gorse Mills Studios Needham will throw open their trunks for an outdoor extravaganza of hand-made tableware, decorative pieces, […]

    Free
  • Register for the 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber

    Boston Common by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street Boston

    Registration is open for the 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, funds raised from the Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The 2026 event will aim to raise $10 million in support of Dana-Farber’s mission to defy cancer by leading […]

    Free
  • Needham Harvest Fair

    Green's field 20 Pickering St, Needham, MA, United States

    Fall is here and so is the Harvest Fair! 🍎 Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 4, 11:00-3:00 at Greene's Field in Needham and come support the local businesses and organizations that make our community so special. While you there, stop by the Needham Garden Club booth and say hello! See you there! @crrchamber #HarvestFair

    Free
  • Orion Chamber Ensemble | Needham Concert Society

    Carter Memorial UMC 800 Highland Avenue, Needham

    NOBILITY AND PASSION | Guest artists Gábor Szabó and Wenting Kang join the Orion Ensemble to present Beethoven's "Harp" quartet, distinguished by pastoral melodies and classical elegance, and Franck’s piano quintet, a love song of romantic passion and intimate tenderness. Supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture,

    $25
  • Nine Questions, Ninety Minutes: The State Ballot Questions

    Broadmeadow Elementary School 120 Broad Meadow Rd., Needham

    The League of Women Voters of Needham will host “Nine Questions, Ninety Minutes: The State Ballot Questions” from 7- 8:30 pm at the Broadmeadow School Performance Center. Massachusetts voters will be asked to make decisions on nine state ballot questions on the November 3 election. Each question will be reviewed with explanations of the effect […]

  • Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) Fall Meeting

    Rosemary Recreation Complex 178 Rosemary S, Needham

    Please join the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) on Tuesday, October 6, from 8:30 – 9:45am at Rosemary Recreation Complex for the SPAN Fall Meeting. Emily Conners, Epidemiologist in the Needham Public Health Division, will be sharing the 2025 Metro West Adolescent Health Survey data followed by a community discussion. Your voice matters and […]

    Free
  • Portrait Demonstration with Jo Ellen Reinhardt

    Needham Free Public Library 1139 Highland Ave., Needham

    Needham Art Association welcomes artist Jo Ellen Reinhardt for a portrait demonstration at the Needham Free Public Library. Jo Ellen will show us the six-step process she uses to draw a portrait from life. She’ll thoughtfully narrate each step and answer any questions the audience has. Her materials for the demonstration include charcoal with white […]

  • School-Related Anxiety: What Families Should Know

    Powers Hall in Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham

    Anxiety surrounding school has increased in recent years, particularly in high-achieving communities. Ranging from nervousness before tests to wholesale school refusal, many students are struggling. What are the most effective ways of managing their concerns? What can schools and teachers do to prevent unnecessary anxiety? How can parents approach these sensitive topics with children directly? […]

  • Ballot Question 7: Legalize Starter Homes Information Session

    Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham

    Come learn about Ballot Question 7: Legalize Starter Homes. Andrew Miluka, Chief Housing Economist at the Pioneer Institute, will explain the elements of Ballot Question 7 and take questions. This event is co-hosted by the Needham Housing Coalition and Build a Better Wellesley and cosponsored by the Needham and Wellesley League of Women Voterss.

  • The Council’s Memory Cafe

    Needham Free Public Library 1139 Highland Ave., Needham

    We hope you can join us for our October Memory Café on Tuesday, October 13th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Needham Public Library. This month, we are excited to welcome Amy Podolsky with Ageless Grace. Ageless Grace is a highly effective brain fitness program that keeps participants moving and thinking through the […]

    Free