10 Things To Do In Tewksbury On Thursday, October 31, 2024

Below are TEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Thursday, October 31, 2024:

Trick or Treating

The Town of Tewksbury has set its official Trick or Treating hours for 6pm to 8pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Children of all ages are encouraged to visit the Library in costume from 10am to 5pm to trick or treat at all of its service desks–the Front Desk, the Children’s Desk, the Teen Desk and the seclude-floor Reference Desk! Treats (both allergy-friendly candy and small toys) will be available at all desks.

Early Voting at Town Hall

Early in-person voting for the Presidential Election continues today from 7:30am to 6pm in the Auditorium at Town Hall (1009 Main Street). HERE is what the Town Clerk’s Office wants you to know before you go to vote.

Red Cross Blood Drive at Tewksbury Masonic Hall

The American Red Cross is holding a Community Blood Drive from 1:30pm to 7pm at the Masonic Hall (70 Victor Drive). Schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering ‘Tewksbury.”

Tour of Pines Cemetery

The Public Health Museum (365 East Street) is organizing a tour of the Pines Cemetery from 11am to 12:30pm. Learn the extensive history of the nearly 10,000 individuals that are buried at the Pines Cemetery and stories of their lives. Please note the terrain is uneven. Learn more and register HERE.

Free Meditation Class at Tewksbury Public Library

Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of Living My Dream Yoga, is lead a 3-week series of meditation classes this month on Thursdays, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, at the Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street). Classes are designed for both those who are new to meditation and regular practitioners. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat, beach towel, blanket or cushion to sit/lay on. This series is sponsored by Winchester Hospital. While the classes are full, contact librarian Robert Hayes at rhayes@tewksburypl.org to get on the waiting list.

Library Virtual Lecture: Edward Hopper — Sunlight & Solitude

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding an art history webinar (“Edward Hopper — Sunlight and Solitude”) at 10:30am on ZOOM. Learn more about Hopper’s career, early influences and how his work relates to the work of other artists from the same generation. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and delivers art appreciation programs for audiences worldwide. Learn more and register HERE.

Preschool Playgroup at Tewksbury Public Library

Community Teamwork hosts a Preschool Playgroup every Thursday morning at 11am at the Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street). Kids can meet, play, and learn, while picking up some literacy skills. Free and open to all preschoolers.

7 Fitness Classes at Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is hosting 7 fitness/wellness classes today:

• Wii Bowling League (9:30am)
• Body Works (10:25am)
• Fit For All (11:15am)
• Light Yoga for Seniors (12:30pm)
• Bone Builders (2pm)
• Chair Yoga (3:30pm)
• Cardio Drumming (4:30pm)

Most fitness/wellness class fees are paid either by the month OR by purchasing a punch card. Punch card cost is $35 and allows seniors to attend 10 classes of their choice. Cards can be purchased in the Senior Center’s Office. Seniors may drop in to try any of the fitness/wellness classes for FREE. Please note Bone Builders classes and the Cardio Drumming class are grant-funded with no cost to participants but do require registration to participate. Call the Senior Center at 978-640-4480 with any questions.

Public Health Museum Tours

The Public Health Museum, located on the grounds of the Tewksbury Hospital (365 East Steet), is open from 10am to 2pm. A hospital campus walking tour will take place at 10:30am. Tours of the museum are also scheduled for 10:30am and 12:30pm. Register for any of the tours HERE. The Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum, with a mission to strive to preserve records and artifacts from America’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health; and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.

Tewksbury High School Sports Schedule

The following Tewksbury Memorial High School team is in action today:

• Freshman Football — 4:30pm — vs. North Andover — @ John Ryan Elementary School

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