Community Art Supply Swap
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Gorse Mill Gallery, 31 Thorpe Street, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
Needham Art Association is excited to be hosting our first-ever community art supply swap! We hope you can join us on Sunday, February 22, between 2:00 and 4:00pm at Gorse Mill Gallery for this opportunity to connect with other artists and share resources.
This event is free and open to the public. Details and guidelines can be found on our website.

Needham Select Board
2026-02-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Select Board Chambers at Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Select Board will meet for their usual session, meeting in the Select Board Chambers of the Needham Town Hall. The Needham Channel will be covering this meeting live on the Municipal Channel. This Select Board session will also be available through the Town’s Zoom Meeting link, and stream subsequently on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.

School Committee Meeting
2026-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadmeadow School Performance Center, 120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, 02492
Due to the scheduled February vacation, the Needham School Committee will hold the meeting on the final week of February, instead of its typical third Tuesday session. It will be recorded and aired LIVE on the Needham Education Channel and HD Channnel. The School Committee meeting will subsequently play back on the Needham Channel Education, Municipal and HD Channels, starting the following day. The meeting will also be available for streaming live at www.needhamchannel.org and on the Needham Channel’s free Roku app. Agendas are available typically online the Friday prior to the meeting.

Needham Planning Board
2026-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Planning Board meets for its regular session at the Public Service Administration Building at 500 Dedham Avenue. Due to simultaneous sessions as the Needham Select Board and School Committee, this meeting will not be carried live by the Needham Channel, but will be available to stream via the town’s Zoom Meeting platform. The Needham Channel will subsequently air and stream the meeting through the Municipal Channel, HD Channel, at needhamchannel.org, and through its free Roku App.

Needham Community Council's Antiques and Collectibles Sale
2026-02-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Needham Community Council, 570 Hillside Avenue, Needham, 02492
The Antiques and Collectibles Sale features one-of-a-kind items, including small furniture, china, silver, linens, glassware and small housewares. The sale will be held Thursday, February 26th, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Friday, February 27th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; and Saturday, February 28th from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM at the Council, 570 Hillside Avenue, Needham. All proceeds help fund the Council’s programs. Questions? Call 781-444-2415 or email office@needhamcouncil.org.

Landscape Painting Demonstration with Martha Doolin
2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Needham Public Library, 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
For Needham Art Association’s March program, Martha Doolin will join us for a demonstration of landscape painting. Drawing inspiration from a lifetime of living in New England, Martha’s work captures the region’s changeable seasonal nature. She believes that being outside is vital for the soul and paints directly from life, responding instinctively to the immediate environment. We hope you can join us!
This event is free and open to the public.

The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
For: Parents, Caregivers & Educators of Kids in Grades 6-12
Presenter: Jessica Lahey: Educator & Best-Selling Author of The Gift of Failure & The Addiction Inoculation, Recovery & Prevention Coach. She recently won the Research Society on Alcohol’s Media Award, “designed to recognize outstanding journalistic efforts of writers who cover empirical research on alcohol.”
Jesscia will offer: Evidence-based, effective learning and prevention resources that works. And scripts adults can use to open up discussions about substance use with the kids in their lives.

Artificial Intelligence: Learning, Life and Values- a Four Part Series
2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Needham Public Library, 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Lane Lyceum of First Parish and the Needham Public Library are pleased to offer this four-part series on AI (Artificial Intelligence). All sessions will be held in the Community Room of the Library. While it will be live-streamed, we encourage people to attend in-person.
Session 1: What is AI—And Why Should We Care?
Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30pm
What is artificial intelligence in its various forms? Why has it come upon the scene with such fervor in the last few years? How is it already affecting lives ? Is it automating jobs away, or is it merely a slop generator? How might I view what I personally create, in the face of this new technology being thrust upon us? In this first of four sessions, we’ll explore all these questions, defining, playing with, and critiquing artificial intelligence.
Speaker: Nick Zufelt
Additional Sessions:
Thursday, March 26- AI in Learning: And Why Should We Care?, Nick Zufelt
Thursday, April 2- AI for Good- Building Responsible Technology, Olin College speakers
Thursday, April 9- AI and Values: Power, Policy and Planet, Keller Scholl

Quinobequin Quilt Guild 2026 Quilt Show
2026-03-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Needham Masonic Lodge, 1101 Highland Avenue, Needham, 02492
Mark Your Calendar for the 2026 Quilt Show! Immerse yourself in two rooms full of colorful and creative fabric art quilts, made by local quilters.
Quinobequin Quilters Quilt Show
100+ Beautiful Quilts on Display – Created by Local Artists
From Traditional Quilts to Art Quilts
Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28, 2026
— 10 am to 5 pm —
Admission $10 (free for children & K-12 students)
Raffle Quilt (see slice below)
Mini Art Quilts for Sale
Quilt Hunt Activity for Kids!
Needham Masonic Lodge
1101 Highland Ave, Needham, MA
(Exit 35C off Rt. 95, 1 mile on right)
More Info: www.Quinobequin.org/quilt-show

Party for the Pantry
2026-03-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Party of the Year for a Cause That Matters.
Get ready to dance, drink, and make a difference! Join us for Party for the Pantry 2026, a high-energy, casual night out dedicated to supporting our neighbors. With the Needham Community Council food pantry serving record numbers of residents, your presence has never been more vital.
The Details:
When: Saturday, March 28th, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Vibe: Music, dancing, and a casual atmosphere.
The Goods: Open bar and incredible catering by Forklift.
Tickets:
Early Bird: $100 (Available now!)
Standard: $125 (Price increases Wednesday, March 11th at noon)
Don’t wait—grab your tickets early and help us stock the shelves!

Pastel Demonstration with Janet Schwartz
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Needham Public Library, 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Needham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists welcome Janet Schwartz for a pastel demonstration. The driving force behind Janet’s figurative paintings is the connection between people and/or the environment. In this demo, Janet will focus on capturing the gesture and mood in a figurative painting to tell a story.
This event will be held at the Needham Free Public Library and is free and open to the public.

Student Piano Festival | Needham Concert Society
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Carter Memorial UMC, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, 02494
PIANO FESTIVAL | 2pm and 3:30pm | The Needham Concert Society sponsors annual student festivals to give piano, string, and voice students an opportunity to perform in front of an audience of family, friends, and others. The recitals, free and open to the public, are also designed to foster community among students and their teachers. For eligibility and registration details, see https://needhamconcertsociety.org/piano_festival/.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Leland Ko + Adria Ye | Needham Concert Society
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Carter Memorial UMC, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, 02494
ELEGANT ARTISTRY | Naumburg First-Prize-winning cellist Leland Ko and acclaimed pianist Adria Ye present a program of expressive and virtuosic music, ranging from works by Suk, Kabalevsky, and Fauré to Bach, Schumann, and Brahms.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Common Garden Herbs for Health and Wellness
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Needham History Center & Museum, 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Common Garden Herbs for Health and Wellness
With Sheilagh Cruickshank, Herbalist
Our beautiful garden plants and herbs are a delight to the senses with their lovely blooms,
intoxicating aromas, and delicious flavors. But can our familiar flora also hold hidden health
benefits? Join Salem, MA herbalist, Sheilagh Cruickshank to discover how common garden
staples like thyme, sage, lavender, and more can enhance our physical and emotional well-being.
Participants will learn about the health benefits of our common garden plants and herbs
while sampling a variety of herbal products. Sheilagh will also demonstrate creating a basic
herbal remedy.
Refreshments will be served.

Student Voice Festival | Needham Concert Society
2026-05-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Carter Memorial UMC, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, 02494
VOICE FESTIVAL | The Needham Concert Society sponsors annual student festivals to give piano, string, and voice students an opportunity to perform in front of an audience of family, friends, and others. The recitals, free and open to the public, are also designed to foster community among students and their teachers. For eligibility and registration details, see https://needhamconcertsociety.org/voice_festival/.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

50th Anniversary Concert | Needham Concert Society
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Carter Memorial UMC, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, 02494
BOLD AND TIMELESS | The Needham Concert Society celebrates its fiftieth anniversary with a commissioned work by Pulitzer-nominated composer David Post and two string masterpieces, a classically elegant string quintet by Mozart and Dvořák’s romantic and exuberant string sextet.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Piano Trio Gems | Needham Concert Society
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Carter Memorial UMC, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, 02494
DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH | Violinist Irina Muresanu and pianist Asiya Korepanova join cellist Ronald Lowry in a program that brims with passion and contrast, characterized by shimmering color (Turina), fiery intensity (Babajanian), and poetic drama (Robert Schumann).
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
