Here's our guide to all of the local upcoming Patriots Day events, which start April 8. Bring the kids out and feel the history! The battle re-enactments and historical demonstrations are especially good for children in grades 3-5 who are learning about the Revolutionary War.
All these events are also listed in our main Event Calendar.
Saturday, April 8
10:30 AM: Liberty Pole Capping (Bedford)
1:00 PM: Meriam's Corner Exercise (Concord)
2:45 PM: Paul Revere Capture Ceremony (Lincoln)
Saturday, April 15
7 AM-11 AM: "Armed as According to Law: Captain David Brown's Company of Minute Men" (Concord)
9:30 AM-5 PM: Junior Ranger Day at Minute Man National Historical Park (Lincoln)
9:30 AM-5:30 PM: Life on the Battle Road (Lincoln)
10 AM: Parker's Revenge (Lexington)
10 AM-1 PM: "Try On 1775!" Visit Whittemore House (Lincoln)
12-3 PM: Revolutionary War Living History at the Concord Museum (Concord)
4 PM: Tower Park Skirmish Battle Demonstration (Lexington)
Sunday, April 16
1-4 PM: War Preparations at the Barrett Farm (Concord)
2 PM: The Lincoln Salute: Fife & Drum Concert (Lincoln)
7 PM: Alarm and Muster of the Lincoln Minute Men (Lincoln)
11:30 PM: Paul Revere Ride Re-enactment (Lexington)
Monday, April 17
5:30 AM: Re-enactment of the Battle of Lexington on the Battle Green (Lexington)
6-10 AM: Boy Scout Troop 160 Pancake Breakfast (Lexington)
6-10 AM: Patriot's Day Pancake Breakfast (Lexington)
8 AM-12 PM: "First Shot! The Day the Revolution Began" Film and Re-enactors Q&A (Lexington)
8:45 AM: Concord Parade and Commemoration of the North Bridge Fight (Concord)
11:15 AM: Handbell Concert of American Music (Lexington)
2 PM: Patriots' Day Celebration Parade (Lexington)
Historical homes, museums and visitors centers in Lexington and Concord are open all day for tours.
Tuesday, April 18
9-11 AM: Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt (Lexington)
Wednesday, April 19
10 AM: Children's' Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington (Lexington)
