10 Things To Do In Tewksbury On Thursday, April 2, 2026: Community Health Fair @ Senior Center, Comedy Show @ Luna Rosa; Republican State Senate Candidate Campaign Event

Below are TEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Thursday, April 2, 2026:

Tewksbury Community Health Fair @ Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is hosting a Community Health Fair from 2pm to 4pm. This free event will bring together local health and wellness resources, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with community organizations and explore activities that promote healthy living for all ages. Community members are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this informative and engaging event.

TMHS PAC Trivia Night @ Tewksbury Hilton Garden Inn

The Tewksbury Memorial High School PAC is holding its annual Trivia Night at 7pm at the Tewksbury Hilton Garden Inn (4 Highwood Drive). Doors open at 6pm. Learn more and reserve your space HERE. Have a question? Email tmhspac@gmail.com.

Meet Republican State Senate Candidate Ted Semesnyei @ Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks Lodge

Republican State Senate candidate Ted Semesnyei will be holding a campaign event at 6:30pm at the Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks (777 South Street). Semesnyei is running for the 2nd Essex and Middlesex District seat currently held by Democratic State Senator Barry Finegold. The district includes both Wilmington and Tewksbury. The event will focus on fighting the MBTA Zoning Control and Security Election Integrity. In addition to Semesnyei, Wilmington’s Joe Maselli and Jeff Cohen will speak, as well Attorney General candidate Mike Walsh. Learn more HERE.

Library Virtual Lecture: A Visit To Haddon Hall — England’s 900-Year-Old Medieval Manor Home

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding an art history and armchair travel webinar — “A Visit To Haddon Hall — England’s 900-Year-Old Medieval Manor Home” — at 2pm on ZOOM. Set in the rolling hills and valleys of Derbyshire, England, the medieval manor house of Haddon Hall has been home to the Vernon and Manners families for 900 years. Its history is complex; the house lay virtually untouched for 200 years while the family lived elsewhere. That resulted in its picture perfect, ‘frozen in time’ appearance which architectural historians celebrate and earned it a place as a stunning backdrop to numerous films. Take a look at this picturesque place, from the surviving Medieval kitchens to the chapel, which features rare 15th century frescoes. There is a tapestry gift from King Henry VIII on view in the great hall and an impressive Elizabethan long gallery, often described as the most beautiful room in England. Along the way, imagine just what it would be like to live in such a historically important and magnificent home. Led by art historian Mary Woodward, a guide at several Historic New England properties. She previously served as Public Programs Coordinator and Educator at the Concord Museum. Learn more and register HERE.

Library Virtual Lecture: Tips & Tricks For Spring Planting

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding a gardening webinar — “Tips & Tricks For Spring Planting” — at 7pm on ZOOM. Growing your own food is a rewarding and tasty way to spend a summer in your yard. it’s also a good way to reduce your grocery bills and provide food for your family in uncertain times. This class covers step by step “how-to’s” for selecting, preparing and planting a garden site, and provides tips and tricks for making your garden adventures a success! Led by gardening instructor Judith Taylor, owner of Seeds2Plate. Learn more and register HERE.

Library Virtual Lecture: But, What About Cremation?

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding a webinar — “But, What About Cremation?” — at 7pm on ZOOM. In Massachusetts, cremation now accounts for about 58% of dispositions. Learn about the step-by-step cremation process and Massachusetts legal requirements in this clear and passionate overview of cremation. The discussion will cover the full range of options (direct cremation, services before cremation, and cremation followed by a memorial service), what families need to have ready before a death occurs, and the benefits of pre-planning, how it works in Massachusetts, and practical next steps such as scattering, burial, keepsakes, and eco-friendly alternatives, all designed to help you make informed, confident decisions for yourself and your loved ones. Presented by Robert Chase, owner of Methuen Family Funeral Home, and Andrew Gourdeau, Director of Community Education and Operations Manager at Methuen Family Funeral Home. Learn more and register HERE.

Preschool Playgroup @ 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.

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.

Comedy Show @ Luna Rosa

Luna Rosa (1699 Shawsheen Street) is hosting a Comedy Night with comedians Paul D’Angelo and Jason Merrill. Doors open at 5:30pm. Italian Buffet starts at 6:30PM. Show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets, which include the buffet and the show, cost $65. Call 978-851-9282 to serve your tickets.

Karaoke with DJ Manny @ TJ Callahan’s Pub

TJ Callahan’s Pub (1475 Main Street) hosts Karaoke with DJ Manny every Thursday night from 8pm to midnight.

8 Fitness Classes @ Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is hosting 8 fitness/wellness classes today:

• Belly Dancing (9:30am)
• Wii Bowling League (9:30am)
• Piecemakers Quilters (10am)
• Body Works (10:25am)
• Fit For All (11:25am)
• Light Yoga for Seniors (12:30pm)
• Whist (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.

ALSO AT THE SENIOR CENTER TODAY: The monthly Rainbow Social will be held at 11:30am.

Read the Senior Center’s newsletter for more details. Call the Center at 978-640-4480 with any questions.

TMHS Sports: Girls & Boys Tennis, Girls & Boys Lacrosse In Action

The Tewksbury High Girls Tennis Team hosts Andover at 3:30pm at Tewksbury High. The Tewksbury High Boys Tennis Team travels to Andover High at 3:30pm. The Tewksbury High Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team travels To Triton Regional at 4pm, with the JV team playing afterwards at 5:30pm. The Tewksbury High Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team hosts Bedford at Doucette Stadium at 4pm, with the JV team playing afterwards at 5:30pm.

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