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Christmas Pageants, Holiday Pops, Model Trains and a House Tour

A roundup of some of the goings on this weekend in and around Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend in Lexington and beyond. 1. Holy Family Christmas Pageant Where/When: 62 Monument St, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7 and 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 Why Go: More than 60 parish youngsters present the Christmas Pageants nder the direction of parishioner and noted musician, Lauren Sprague, assisted by a cohort of teen and adult volunteers. Pricing: Free, but arrive early to get a good seat 2. Concord Band Holiday Pops Where/When: Friends of The Performing Arts in Concord, 51 Walden St, Concord; 8 p.m., …

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Five Things: Festival Night Festivities

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know today in Lexington.

1. Holiday Bazaar: It starts today and runs through the weekend. The Lexington Historical Society's Holiday Bazaar at the Depot is a sale of holiday gifts and arrangements with entertainment and treats for all ages. 2. Holiday Pops: Lexington Symphony’s Holiday Pops concerts are this Friday, Nov. 30 at 4 and 8 p.m., brings a touch of magic to town, coinciding with Lexington Holiday Festival Night and the lighting of the trees up and down Mass. Ave. 3. Santa Claus Coming to Town: According to the Chamer of Commerce's annual Festival Night schedule, Santa Claus will come to town for a holiday tree-lighting ceremony at Depot Square, which begins at 6:30 p.m. with the sounds of the Master Singers of Lexington. 4. And At the Library... Over at …

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PHOTOS: Holiday Spirit Shines on Festival Night in Lexington Center

Locals enjoyed shops open late, strolling carolers, a visit from Santa Claus and more Friday night during the annual Holiday Festival Night in Lexington Center.

Holiday spirit hung thick in the crisp December air Friday evening as parents and children swarmed Lexington Center to take in all that the annual Festival Night had to offer. With the streetscape lit up like a card from Currier and Ives, shops and restaurants stayed open late and held raffles and sales. The Lexington Symphony performed a pair of holiday pops concerts at Cary Hall and  strolling carolers and standing musicians provided entertainment at other participating locations along Massachusetts Avenue. At about 6:30 p.m., Santa Claus, who traded in his reindeer for a fire truck, rode into the Depot for a ceremonial tree lighting. And, throughout the evening, Cary Memorial Library extended its hours and offerings to include madrigal …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 2

Extended hours ending, a First Friday Forum and, of course, the Holiday Festival Night are among the goings on today in Lexington.

1. Holiday Festival Night: Lexington Center will be live with holiday spirit from 4 to 9:30 p.m. tonight as the Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Festival Night. Highlights include strolling carolers, Santa, the tree lighting, Lexington Symphony Holiday Pops shows, goings on at Cary Memorial Library and dinner deals, sales and raffles at participating locations along Mass Ave. 2. Still Clearing Storm Debris? Today's the final day with extended weekday hours at the Hartwell Avenue Compost Facility, which is open and accepting storm debris from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Compost facility will remain open on a regular schedule weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Friday, Dec. 23. Also, this is the last week for curbside yard waste pickup…

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Five Things To Do This Weekend: Dec. 2 to 4

What's going on in and around Lexington this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend in Lexington and beyond. 1. Holiday Pops Concerts Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 Why Go: The Lexington Symphony performs kids pops at 4 p.m. and evening pops at 8 p.m., a pair of concerts that include popular holiday favorits, a sing-a-long and an appearance by a special guest. Pricing: $15 and $5 for children in the afternoon and $35 and $15 for children in the evening 2. Holiday Festival Night in Lexington Center Where/When: …

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Festival Night to Feature a Lively Library

Lexington Center will be hopping with holiday spirit this Friday, Dec. 2, as Santa Claus comes to town, businesses stay open late, holiday music fills the air and Cary Memorial Library hosts music, dancing and local authors.

Wreaths, green garland and red ribbons have already appeared along Lexington Center, but the holiday season will really kick into high gear with the Festival Night this Friday. Decorations, songs, Santa and other signs of the season will be on display Dec. 2 as local organizations and merchants do their part to conjure up some holiday spirit. Strolling carolers, sales and a lighting ceremony are among the attractions along Massachusetts Avenue as the downtown business community stays open late for the Lexington Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Festival Night. The “holiday lighting ceremony” occurs in Depot Square at 6:30 p.m., but before and after there are plenty of other highlights, including the goings on across the street at Cary …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 28

Panera's opening, public meetings a history lesson and more today in Lexington.

1. Orders Up: After months of planning, permitting and overhauling, Panera Bread is opening today on Massachusetts Avenue. The bakery opens at 6 a.m. and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. this afternoon. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: the Retirement Board at 8 a.m. at the Cary Memorial Library; the Fiske Site Council at 3:30 p.m. at the school; the Tourism Committee at 4 p.m. in the Town Office Building; the Estabrook School Access Ad Hoc Task Force at 6 p.m. at the Public Wroks Building and the Lexington High School site council at 7 p.m. at the school. 3. Slow Day, So Start Planning Ahead: Today may be on the slow side in terms of public meetings and …

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