Varsity Baseball vs. St. John's Prep
2025-04-23 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports feed on X (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Upcoming Schedule:
Needham Channel coverage is denoted in bold.
Wednesday, April 23 at 1pm • Needham vs. St. John’s Preparatory School
Monday, April 28 at 4:30pm • Needham at Newton North High School
Wednesday, April 30 at 4pm • Needham vs. Wellesley High School
Monday, May 5 at 4pm • Needham vs. Natick High School
Wednesday, May 7 at 4pm • Needham vs. Milton High School
Friday, May 9 at 4pm • Needham at Boston Latin Academy
Monday, May 12 at 4pm • Needham at Weymouth High School
Wednesday, May 14 at 4pm • Needham at Framingham High School
Saturday, May 17 at 12pm • Needham at Springfield Central High School
Monday, May 19 at 4pm • Needham vs. Braintree High School
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:15pm • Needham at Walpole High School

Healthy Kids Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Join us April 26th from 10AM-1PM to celebrate Healthy Kids Day! This is a day to celebrate our kids’ mental and physical health while teaching healthy habits and inspiring a lifetime love of physical activity. Join us at the Charles River YMCA Pool Site at 863 Great Plain Ave to participate in games, activities, prizes, and community partnerships!

Needham Varsity Softball vs. Newton North
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:30 | DeFazio Field, 380 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports Twitter feed (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Upcoming Schedule:
Needham Channel coverage is denoted in bold.
Monday, April 28 at 6pm • Needham vs. Newton North High School/b>
Wednesday, April 30 at 4pm • Needham at Wellesley High School
Friday, May 2 at 4pm • Needham vs. Natick High School
Monday, May 5 at 4pm • Needham at Natick High School
Wednesday, May 7 at 4pm • Needham at Milton High School
Friday, May 9 at 4:30pm • Needham vs. Lexington High School
Monday, May 12 at 4pm • Needham vs. Weymouth High School
Wednesday, May 14 at 6pm • Needham vs. Framingham High School
Monday, May 19 at 4pm • Needham at Braintree High School
Wednesday, May 21 at 4pm • Needham vs. Walpole High School

Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Newton North
2025-04-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports feed on X (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Tuesday, April 29 at 4pm • Needham vs. Newton North High School
Thursday, May 1 at 4pm • Needham at Wellesley High School
Saturday, May 3 at 4pm • Needham vs. Foxborough High School
Tuesday, May 6 at 4pm • Needham at Natick High School
Thursday, May 8 at 4:30pm • Needham at Milton High School
Friday, May 9 at 6pm • Needham at Leominster
Tuesday, May 13 at 4pm • Needham vs. Weymouth High School
Friday, May 16 at 4pm • Needham vs. Framingham High School
Tuesday, May 20 at 4pm • Needham at Braintree High School
Thursday, May 22 at 4pm • Needham vs. Walpole High School

The Theft of Dignity: Anti-Bullying Presentation
2025-04-29 19:30 | Needham Public Library, 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Theft of Dignity is a lively, in-person presentation by YA novelist Dennis Wise that unpacks teen bullying through the lens of pop culture.
From hit shows and movies to books—including Dennis’s own novel On Your Side—we’ll explore how bullying plays out in stories we all know. It’s a fun, eye-opening way to dig into a serious topic, with practical ideas for building a more respectful and connected community.
Open to teens, parents, educators, and anyone curious about peer bullying—and what we can do about it.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Needham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

One Wingate Way East: Sip and Discover April 30 1:00-3:00
2025-04-30 13:00 - 15:00 | One Wingate Way, 235 Gould Street, Needham, 02494
Sip and Discover
Wednesday April 30 1:00-3:00 pm
Located at the crossroads of Needham, Newton, Weston and
Wellesley, One Wingate Way East is set to be a welcoming boutique style independent living community. Offering personalized amenities
and services for those embracing an independent lifestyle, it’s all
about comfort, convenience, and wellness. Come sip and learn more
about our new project—join us for a tour of our model unit!
One Bedroom Units Starting at $399,000

Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Wellesley
2025-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Needham High School, 609 Webster Street, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports feed on X (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Upcoming Schedule:
Needham Channel coverage is denoted in bold.
Thursday, May 1 at 4pm • Needham vs. Wellesley High School
Tuesday, May 6 at 4pm • Needham vs. Braintree High School
Thursday, May 8 at 4:30pm • Needham at Newton North High School
Saturday, May 10 at 1pm • Needham at Agawam High School
Tuesday, May 13 at 4pm • Needham vs. Brookline High School
Thursday May 15 at 4pm • Needham at Framingham High School
Friday, May 16 at 5pm • Needham vs. Boston College High School
Tuesday, May 20 at 5:15pm • Needham at Natick High School
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:30pm • Needham at Wayland High School
Friday, May 23 at 5:30pm • Needham vs. Westfield High School

Needham Area Community Cabinet to host benefit for Visiting Nurses
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | MIT Endicott House, 80 Haven Street, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
Evening Under the Stars to benefit VNA Care will be held Thursday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Terrace of the MIT Endicott House Estate, 80 Haven St., Dedham. This 12th annual event, hosted by VNA Care’s Needham Area Community Cabinet volunteers, will be an unforgettable night with delicious food and spectacular entertainment with a special guest performance by Shalyah Fearing. All funds raised will directly support hospice and home health care for local patients and families. VNA Care is grateful for the generosity of its lead sponsors: Inspired Leader Sponsors Louise Condon Realty and Mutual of America, and Changemaker Sponsors, Bulfinch, Dedham Savings, Middlesex Savings Bank, and Needham Bank. Those interested in learning more about the event and sponsorship opportunities should contact Laura Wise at Laura_Wise@vnacare.org. Tickets for the benefit are $75 and may be purchased at https://www.vnacare.org/stars.

Student Voice Festival | Needham Concert Society
2025-05-03 17:00 - 18:30 | 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.

2024-2025 Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series
2025-05-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
World-Class Talent Comes to Needham: Announcing the 2024-2025 Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series
Music Lovers Encouraged to Subscribe Early and Enjoy No-Fee Prices
Building on its reputation as a leading, convenient and great-value venue for world-class musical performances, the Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series announces the lineup for an exciting 11th season.
Once again, luminaries and emerging stars from the pop, folk, jazz and classical worlds will take to the stage at the beautifully restored Powers Hall in the Needham Town Hall—joining a roster of previous performers like Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, Grace Kelly, Canadian Brass, Sons of Serendip, and the Boston Symphony Chamber Players.
“We are thrilled to offer these outstanding and memorable concerts in our own backyard, without the hassles of city parking and plenty of excellent dining nearby,” said Michael Greis, Co-President of the nonprofit Great Hall Performance Foundation. “The fact that a portion of the proceeds go to support the Needham Public Schools’ Fine and Performing Arts program is especially important to us and to our loyal audience members.”
The 2024-2025 Great Hall lineup is:
John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell, September 21, 2024–With “a voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden” (NPR), Russell will team up with guitarist, singer and bandleader Pizzarelli, who has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook, for a night of cool jazz.
The Alice Howe Band, featuring Freebo, November 2, 2024–A rising voice in Americana music who was named the Best Female Artist at the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards, Howe joins rock, folk and blues icon Freebo, who is best known for his decade of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt, along with Marty Walsh (guitar) and Peter Whitehead (drums).
Pure Prairie League, March 8, 2025–One of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces, this group continues to lead the way for others like Keith Urban, Wilco, Nickel Creek, and Counting Crows, who cite their significant influence. Today’s band includes John David Call, Scott Thompson, Randy Harper, Jared Camic, and Jeff Zona.
The Orion Chamber Ensemble, May 3, 2025–These renowned performers have a robust repertoire of widely recognized piano trios and lesser known gems. Ronald Lowry, who is also the Needham Concert Society artistic director, will be joined by Randall Hodgkinson, Peter Zazofsky, Irina Muresanu and Noriko Futagami.
Sponsors who make the Great Hall Concert Series possible include our lead sponsor Needham Bank, Louise Condon Realty, Inc., Plum Street Advisors, NEC Solar, and Atent for Rent. This program is also supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts & Culture, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Because performances often sell out, music lovers are encouraged to get their season subscriptions early. Tickets for individual concerts will be available later this summer. This year, subscribers who place their season ticket orders by Sept. 21 will not incur any processing fees. To get your tickets, go to greathallperformance.org or call 781-355-6076.
About the Great Hall Concert Series: World-Class Music In Your Backyard!
The Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series is brought to music lovers by The Great Hall Performance Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is to provide great music close to home, while supporting economic development, music education, and the building of a vibrant local community. To learn more about this Needham treasure, see greathallperformance.org.
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Varsity Baseball vs. Natick
2025-05-05 16:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports feed on X (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Upcoming Schedule:
Needham Channel coverage is denoted in bold.
Monday, May 5 at 4pm • Needham vs. Natick High School
Wednesday, May 7 at 4pm • Needham vs. Milton High School
Friday, May 9 at 4pm • Needham at Boston Latin Academy
Monday, May 12 at 4pm • Needham at Weymouth High School
Wednesday, May 14 at 4pm • Needham at Framingham High School
Saturday, May 17 at 12pm • Needham at Springfield Central High School
Monday, May 19 at 4pm • Needham vs. Braintree High School
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:15pm • Needham at Walpole High School

Needham Annual Town Meeting
2025-05-05 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-05-07 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-05-12 19:30 - 23:00 | Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Join us for the Needham Annual Town Meeting, taking place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30pm to approximately 11pm starting the first week in May. The warrant for the meeting will soon be available on the Town’s website. The meetings will continue until all business is resolved. Town Meeting sessions take place at Powers Hall in the Needham Town Hall, and will be carried live on the Needham Channel’s Municipal and HD Channels. It also streams on needhamchannel.org and is available live on the Needham Channel Roku app.

Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Braintree
2025-05-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Needham High School, 609 Webster Street, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports feed on X (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Upcoming Schedule:
Needham Channel coverage is denoted in bold.
Tuesday, May 6 at 4pm • Needham vs. Braintree High School
Thursday, May 8 at 4:30pm • Needham at Newton North High School
Saturday, May 10 at 1pm • Needham at Agawam High School
Tuesday, May 13 at 4pm • Needham vs. Brookline High School
Thursday May 15 at 4pm • Needham at Framingham High School
Friday, May 16 at 5pm • Needham vs. Boston College High School
Tuesday, May 20 at 5:15pm • Needham at Natick High School
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:30pm • Needham at Wayland High School
Friday, May 23 at 5:30pm • Needham vs. Westfield High School

Dual Recovery Anonymous
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, 02492, United States
Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is an independent, nonprofessional, Twelve Step, self-help membership organization for people with a dual diagnosis.
Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness.
We are chemically dependent and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.

Needham Varsity Softball vs. Lexington
2025-05-09 16:30 - 18:30 | DeFazio Field, 380 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports Twitter feed (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Upcoming Schedule:
Needham Channel coverage is denoted in bold.
Friday, May 9 at 4:30pm • Needham vs. Lexington High School
Monday, May 12 at 4pm • Needham vs. Weymouth High School
Wednesday, May 14 at 6pm • Needham vs. Framingham High School
Monday, May 19 at 4pm • Needham at Braintree High School
Wednesday, May 21 at 4pm • Needham vs. Walpole High School

Needham Community Theatre: Little Women
2025-05-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Newman Elementary School Auditorium, 1155 Central Ave., Needham, 02492
This timeless and enduring play tells the tale of the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — themselves with the sisters: Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth, as well as their beloved Marmee and Father. Together the March family learns to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up. Interlaced with warmth, family loyalty, and traditional values, all these important events provide us with a better understanding of our own lives. Penned by Louisa May Alcott 140 years ago, this much-loved classic tale’s message is still relevant for us today.
For more information, or to buy tickets, visit needhamtheatre.org

Chapel Street Mural Dedication
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Chapel Street, 85-93 Chapel Street, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Artist Mia Cross recently finished painting a continuation of the mural on the rear of the building.
The Needham Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), will host a celebration of the mural on the side of the building in the alley way on Chapel Street. Mia Cross , who created the mural last October, will be on hand along with Gloria Greis, Executive Director of the Needham History Center and Museum. They will share the history that inspired the design of the mural. Other activities include learning to knit/ finger knit, coloring a bird card and more. You can also enter to win a free potted flower arrangement, in time for Mother’s Day. All are welcome!

Needham Varsity Softball vs. Weymouth
2025-05-12 16:00 - 18:30 | DeFazio Field, 380 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports Twitter feed (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Upcoming Schedule:
Needham Channel coverage is denoted in bold.
Monday, May 12 at 4pm • Needham vs. Weymouth High School
Wednesday, May 14 at 6pm • Needham vs. Framingham High School
Monday, May 19 at 4pm • Needham at Braintree High School
Wednesday, May 21 at 4pm • Needham vs. Walpole High School

Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Weymouth
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports feed on X (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Tuesday, May 13 at 4pm • Needham vs. Weymouth High School
Friday, May 16 at 4pm • Needham vs. Framingham High School
Tuesday, May 20 at 4pm • Needham at Braintree High School
Thursday, May 22 at 4pm • Needham vs. Walpole High School

Needham Select Board
2025-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Select Board will hold a special public hearing on the Envision Needham Center project, to be held in Powers Hall of the Needham Town hall. The Needham Channel will be covering this meeting live on their Municipal Channel and HD Channel. The session will also be available through the Town’s Zoom Meeting link, and streaming on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.

School Committee Meeting
2025-05-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadmeadow Performance Center, 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham School Committee meets at Broadmeadow School for their first session of the month. This program will air LIVE on the Needham Channel’s Education Channel, as the Select Board is also scheduled to meet this evening. The meeting will typically be available for streaming the following day on our Roku app and the Needham Channel website. Agendas are available online the Friday prior to the meeting.

Needham Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-05-15 19:30 - 23:00 | Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Zoning Board of Appeals will meet for their regular monthly session. The location of this meeting is the Charles River Room of the Public Services Administration Building at 500 Dedham Avenue. The Needham Channel will be covering this meeting live on their Municipal Channel. The session will also be available through the Town’s Zoom Meeting link, and streaming on demand the following day on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.

YBG Games
2025-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
You compete… so we can level the playing field.
The Charles River YMCA and the YMCA of Greater Boston present the YGB Games, an annual corporate team-building initiative designed to support a corporate ethos of giving back. Through friendly competition for a great cause, the YGB Games fosters camaraderie among colleagues. Your team will face off against competitors in games like dodgeball, basketball, etc. As a bonus, when you & your colleagues decide to register, you also will be significantly improving the lives of youth and families in the Greater Boston community.

Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Boston College High School
2025-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Needham High School, 609 Webster Street, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based off of the tumultuous spring weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports feed on X (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.
Upcoming Schedule:
Needham Channel coverage is denoted in bold.
Friday, May 16 at 5pm • Needham vs. Boston College High School
Tuesday, May 20 at 5:15pm • Needham at Natick High School
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:30pm • Needham at Wayland High School
Friday, May 23 at 5:30pm • Needham vs. Westfield High School

Needham Garden Club Plant Sale
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, 02492
The Needham Garden Club’s Plant sale will be held Saturday, May 17th from 9 am – 12 pm at the Congregational Church – 1154 Great Plant Avenue in Needham. Get your garden started with sun and shade perennials, natives, grasses, herbs and ferns. Come early, you might find something unusual, or the perfect plants to fill the empty spots in your garden.
PLUS – you can help support our scholarship, community outreach and free public programs.
