Lexington Council for the Arts

10/04/2026

Have you already made your way around town and found the utility boxes? If so, today is the day to turn in your completed form! And if you haven’t finished yet, there’s still time to get out there and join the hunt. It’s a beautiful day for a scavenger hunt!
📅 Today, Sunday, October 4 | 3–5 PM
📍 Cary Library, Children’s Room Entrance

09/30/2026

There are still a few days left to participate in the Utility Box Scavenger Hunt!

Bring your completed scavenger hunt form on:

Sunday, October 4 | 3–5 PM
Cary Library, Children’s Room Entrance

Visit at least 5 utility boxes and turn in your form to receive a $5 Liberty Sweets credit.

The first three families to submit a form documenting visits to all 17 boxes will receive a gift card. One gift card per family. Forms will be timestamps upon return.

This event was rescheduled from Porchfest. Good luck, and happy scavenger hunting!

09/25/2026

💙 2026 Lexington Porchfest is officially cancelled.

We’re so disappointed that the weather has made it impossible to gather for Porchfest this year. With the impending storm and high winds in the forecast, the Lexington Council for the Arts and Porchfest organizers have made the difficult decision to cancel all official Porchfest events this weekend.

While we won’t get to enjoy the music this year, we can celebrate the incredible response from our community. We had more musicians signup to play than ever and so many neighbors who stepped up to host. That enthusiasm is what makes Porchfest so special. A huge thank you to all of our musicians, hosts, volunteers and organizers.

We may have to wait a bit longer, but we are already looking forward to Porchfest 2027!
🎶 Save the date: Saturday, September 25, 2027🎶

Thank you, Lexington, for being such an amazing community. ❤️
— Lexington Council for the Arts

09/14/2026

Utility Box Scavenger Hunt Meet Up
Saturday, September 19
Drop in anytime 4:00–5:00pm
Lincoln Field Parking Lot
Join us for some family fun on this long weekend – stop by our newest painted utility box. You can begin or continue the scavenger hunt there (we will have forms) and pick up a surprise to take home.

Start your scavenger hunt! • Small take home prize for kids
See the newest painted box • Check your hunt progress!
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09/08/2026

🎶 Porchfest Needs More Porches! 🎶
We have more bands than host spots, which is a pretty wonderful problem to have, but we need your help! 💛

Interested in hosting music for Lexington Porchfest? We’ve extended the host sign-up deadline to September 15!

Don't get too caught up on the word porch. Any space that faces the street and lets neighbors enjoy the tunes from your property (without blocking the road) is perfect. A driveway, front yard, or other welcoming outdoor space can be a stage for the day!

Hurry over to lexfest.org and we’ll bring music to your house! 🎤🎸🎻

Let’s give all these bands a place to play and turn Lexington into one big neighborhood stage! 💛

09/05/2026

Our 2027 Grant Applications are officially open! Each year, the Lexington Council for the Arts awards grants to local cultural organizations, artists, and performers in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council's Local Cultural Council Program. Ready to bring your project to life? Apply today!

📅 Key Dates to Remember:
• September 10 (6:00 PM): MCC Info Session
• October 15: Application Deadline (Please note: Late applications cannot be accepted)

🔗 How to Register & Apply:
• Register for the Info Session: https://massculturalcouncil.org/event/local-tribal-cultural-council-fy27-grant-applicant-info-session/
• Submit your application on the MCC Grant Portal: https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/

08/26/2026

🎨🔎 Our Utility Box Scavenger Hunt has officially launched!

Have you noticed Lexington’s colorful utility boxes around town? Now’s your chance to take a closer look!

Explore 17 painted utility boxes, answer questions about the artwork, and get creative along the way. Plus, there are prizes! 🎉

🍬 Visit 5 boxes → $5 Liberty Sweets credit
🏆 Find all 17 → chance to win a $25 Maxima Book Center gift card!

📋 Pick up a scavenger hunt form at Liberty Sweets or the Lexington Community Center, or get all the details online:

👉 https://www.lexartscouncil.org/utility-box-scavenger-hunt.html

Happy hunting! 🔎🎨 We look forward to seeing art detectives around town!

Brought to you by the Lexington Council for the Arts

08/05/2026

Something beautiful is blooming at Lincoln Field! 🌸🎨

This year's utility box mural is currently taking shape, transforming an ordinary piece of infrastructure into a colorful work of public art for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to watch the progress as you pass by Lincoln Field this month—you might even catch a glimpse of the artist at work!

07/15/2026

🎶 Lexington Porchfest Sign-Ups Are Open! 🎶

We're now accepting sign-ups for musicians, porch hosts and volunteers for Lexington Porchfest on Saturday, September 26, from 1:00–5:00 PM, with a Grand Finale at 5:00 PM.
(Rain date: September 27)

We'd love to have you join us! Visit https://lexingtonporchfest.org/ to sign up.

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05/24/2026

Another wonderful Discovery Day in the books! We loved connecting with so many members of the community and fellow supporters of the arts.
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