Below are TEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Thursday, May 7, 2026:
Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber Of Commerce Speed Networking Event @ Emerald Court
The Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Speed Networking Event from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Emerald Court (2000 Emerald Court). Come expand your network, find leads easily, meet lots of people, and enjoy food made by the amazing chefs at Bayberry at Emerald Court. Space is limited. Entry fee is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Learn more and register HERE.
Ice Cream Social @ Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living
Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living (1624 Main Street) is holding an Ice Cream Social from 2pm to 4pm. Folks who are 55 and over are invited to a sweet afternoon featuring an ice cream social with flavors and toppings. While there, enjoy a tour of the building and find out what Heatherwood has to offer.
Truly Teachers Night @ Wamesit Lanes
Wamesit Lanes (434 Main Street) is holding a Teachers Appreciation Night from 6pm to 9pm. Calling all teachers Join Wamesit during Teachers Appreciation week to receive a reward for all your hard work. Enjoy some giveaways, $5 mini nachos, and a music-filled night hosted by DJ Mike!
Library Virtual Lecture: Gardens Depicted In Artwork
The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding an art history webinar — “Gardens Depicted In Artwork” — at 2pm on ZOOM. How have different cultures expressed their love of gardens through art? What materials and methods have artists used to explore the idea of “garden” in their work? This lecture will review Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination currently on view at the MFA in Boston, an exhibition that brings together art from across the museum’s collection and the many ways cultures interact with and view nature through gardens. Led by artist Meg Black, past Chair of the Art Department at Salem State University. Learn more and register HERE.
Karate Class For Kids @ Tewksbury Library
The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding a Karate Class for kids in Grades K-5 at 3:30pm. Join the Academy of Traditional Karate for a fun and educational karate class, focused on the topic of Stranger Safety. Participants will learn about awareness, personal space, and basic self defense technique. Class will be taught in a safe and age appropriate way. In addition, participants will get to have some fun learning basic karate moves, burn some energy and hit some bags! Learn more and register HERE.
Preschool Playgroup @ Tewksbury 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.
Music Bingo @ Kyoto Japanese Steak House
Kyoto Japanese Steak House (1487 Main Street) is holding Music Bingo with DJ Dave Glinner at 7:15pm.
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: Softball In Action
The Tewksbury High Girls Varsity Softball Team hosts Tyngsboro High at the Livingston Street Fields at 6pm.
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