10 Things To Do In Tewksbury On Tuesday, April 28, 2026: Wine Tasting Fundraiser; Bingo At Elks & Senior Center; Game Night At Library

Below are TEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Tuesday, April 28, 2026:

Weekly Bingo Night @ Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks Lodge

The Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks holds a Bingo Night every Tuesday night at its Lodge (777 South Street). The Bingo is open to all — not just Elks members. Doors open at 4pm. Game sheet sales begin at 5:45pm. Game begins at 6:45pm. Players may bring snacks. Dinner items (often pizza) is also available to purchase. Coffee, tea and water are free of charge. Watch a short PSA HERE. For more information, call 978-657-6333 and follow the prompts for Bingo.

Shawsheen Tech School Committee Meeting

The Shawsheen Tech School Committee meets at 7pm in the school’s conference room (100 Cook Street, Billerica). Read the agenda HERE. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be streamed live on the school’s YouTube channel.

Weekly Bingo Afternoon @ Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) holds Bingo every Tuesday afternoon. Players should arrive between 11:30am and 12:20pm, during which time game sheets are available. Bingo begins at 12:45pm. Players may bring a lunch or snacks. The event is run by volunteers with the Golden Age Club.

Weekly Veterans Coffee Social @ Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Veteran’s Services Department holds a free coffee social every Tuesday at 10am, typically at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) in its library/media room. No registration is necessary.

Adult Board Game Night @ Tewksbury Library

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding its monthly Adult Board Game Night at 6pm its first-floor Meeting Room. Board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching how to play Tiny Towns. Additionally, several tables will be available for “open play” if you’d like to bring your own games or borrow one of the library’s games to play. Complimentary pizza will be provided. Learn more & register HERE.

Friends of the Library’s Wine Tasting Fundraiser @ Oakdale Liquor Store

Join the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library for their second annual wine tasting fundraiser from 5pm to 7pm at Oakdale Liquor Store (1900 Main Street). Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20. Proceeds from your ticket purchase benefit the Friends of the Library in support of events for all ages. Questions? Please reach out to the Friends of the Library at friendstplibrary@gmail.com.

Library Virtual Lecture: Tour Of The National Mall – Part #2

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding a webinar — “Tour of the National Mall — Part #2” — at 2pm via ZOOM. Join DC Design Tours for a virtual tour highlighting the history, design and architecture of the National Mall in Washington, DC. Over nearly 250 years, the National Mall has evolved into the symbolic heart of the nation’s capital. Learn more and register HERE.

Galaxy Slime For Teens @ Tewksbury Library

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding a Galaxy Slime Class for teens at 3:30pm in the Meeting Room. Use Elmer’s Magical Liquid, Liquid Starch, Glitter, Clear Glue, Coloring, and mini stars to make our sparkly slime come to life! This event is open for teens in Grades 6 to 12. Register HERE.

Barks & Books @ Tewksbury Library

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is hosting its weekly Barks & Books with service dog Benny from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the Activities Room. Children (especially those struggling with reading) are invited to sign up for a one-on-one, 15-minute session to read to Benny. Bring your own book or borrow one from the library. This is a great way for children to build literacy confidence and fluency with a non-judgmental canine reading partner. Register HERE.

Taco Tuesdays @ Oscar’s Pinatas

Oscar’s Pinatas (346 Main Street) is holding its weekly Taco Tuesday special. Customers can enjoy 99 cent tacos. Dine-in only. The restaurant also offers free karaoke every night from 9pm to 12:45am.

Arts & Crafts + Exercise Classes @ Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is hosting several arts & crafts and exercise classes today:

• Bone Building (8:15am)
• Healthy Living Weight Loss Support (8:45am)
• Wood Carving (9:30am)
• Piecemakers Quilters for Charity (11am)
• Bingo (12:45pm)
• Independent Painting (1pm)
• Fit For All (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.

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

ALSO TODAY: The Senior Center is holding a monthly meeting of its Parkinson’s Support Group at 10am.

TMHS Sports: Boys & Girls Lacrosse In Action

The Tewksbury High Boys Varsity Lacrosse hosts Dracut at Doucette Stadium at 4pm. The Tewksbury High Girls Varsity Lacrosse travels to Dracut High at 6pm.

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