Below are TEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Wednesday, May 20, 2026:
Tewksbury Lions Club To Hold Meat Bingo at TJ Callahan’s
TJ Callahan’s Pub (1475 Main Street) is hosting a Meat Bingo, organized by Tewksbury Lions Club. Doors open at 6pm. Bingo Card sales and raffle ticket sales start at 7pm. Contact Kathleen Descoteaux at 978-996-4338 with any questions.
Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber Of Commerce To Hold Chamber Chat At WCTV
The Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce and Wilmington Community Television is hosting a free Business to Business Open House for Chamber members and any local businesses, from 9am to 11am, at WCTV Headquarters (10 Waltham Street). This is a great opportunity for local businesses to see how WCTV can utilize media performance and services to expand a business’s digital marketplace. Two raffles will be held at 10am and 11am for a free one-hour podcast studio rental (10am) and a professional business commercial production (11am). Learn more and register HERE.
Power of Flowers Project Open House
The Tewksbury-based Power of Flowers Project is holding its Spring Open House from 4pm to 7pm at 265 Chandler Street. Stop by to explore the space and experience the joy of flowers and community Enjoy light snacks and refreshing mocktails as you mingle, explore, and connect with others who share a love of our organization and its mission. Don’t miss exciting raffles featuring incredible prizes, including the grand prize of a $200 Mahoney’s Garden Center gift card.
Wynn Middle School’s School Improvement Council Meeting
The Wynn Middle School’s School Improvement Council meets at 3pm at the Wynn Middle School Conference Room (1 Griffin Way). Read the agenda HERE.
Library Webinar: The Curse Of The Blumenthals — 3 Generations Of Secrets, Crimes & Lies
The Tewksbury Public Library is holding a webinar — The Curse Of The Blumenthals — 3 Generations Of Secrets, Crimes & Lies — at 7pm via ZOOM. Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Phyllis Karas will discuss her new book, Curse of the Blumenthals, the history of one close-knit New England-based, Jewish American family and their dark relationship with alcohol, from bootlegging arrests in 1920s Providence, a drunk driver killing six members of their family in 1935, the 1954 murder of a Boston seamstress committed by teenager Ronnie Blumenthal, to Ronnie’s death and burial in 2012 in an unmarked pauper’s grave, ending the curse. Karas — a Blumenthal cousin — is the author of a dozen books, taught journalism at Boston University, and was a stringer for People magazine. She is the co-author, alongside Kevin Weeks, of the New York Times bestseller Brutal: The Untold Story of My Life Inside Whitey Bulger’s Irish Mob. Learn more & register HERE.
Baby Lapsit Story Time at Tewksbury Library
The Tewksbury Public Library is holding its weekly Baby Lapsit Story Time at 10:15am in its Meeting Room. Enjoy a gentle, interactive story time designed especially for our youngest patrons! Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and bounces that support early language development and bonding. Registration isn’t required. Learn more HERE.
Supporting Caregivers of LGBTQIA+ Youth at Tewksbury Library
The Tewksbury Public Library is holding “Supporting Caregivers of LGBTQIA+ Youth” at 6:30pm in its Meeting Room. Caregivers play a vital role in helping youth explore and understand their identities. This training provides parents, family members, and trusted adults with practical guidance on how to approach conversations about identity in a supportive and respectful way. You’ll learn how to create a safe and loving space for young people to express themselves, while gaining tools to navigate challenges. Special focus is given to the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth and how caregivers can affirm and support their unique journeys. Led by a trainer from Greater Boston PFLAG. No registration required. This event is part of a year-long series sponsored by The Prevention Partners of Northern Middlesex (PPNM), with the Town of Tewksbury, under the Winchester Hospital LGBTQAI+ grant funding.
Trivia Night at Wamesit Lanes
Wamesit Lanes (434 Main Street) is hosting a Truly Trivia Night with DJ Mike at 7pm in the FireWater Tavern. Learn more HERE.
Karaoke at TJ Callahan’s Pub
TJ Callahan’s Pub (1475 Main Street) hosts Karaoke with DJ Manny every Wednesday night from 8pm to 11pm.
Karaoke at Kyoto Japanese Steak House
Kyoto Japanese Steak House (1487 Main Street) hosts Karaoke with Ann Laphear every Wednesday night from 7pm to 11pm.
Wednesday Activities & Events at Tewksbury Senior Center
The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is holding a full slate of activities and events today, including:
- Bone Builders (8:15am)
- Quilting (9am)
- Men’s Stretch & Strengthen (9:30am)
- Bone Builders (10:30am)
- Line Dancing (11:30am)
- Reiki, 15-minute sessions (11:30am-1:30pm)
- Cribbage (12:30pm)
- Mah Jong (12:30pm)
- Chair Yoga (1pm)
- Shuffleboard (3:30pm)
Read the Senior Center’s newsletter for more details. Call the Center at 978-640-4480 with any questions.
TMHS Sports: Baseball, Lacrosse & Track In Action
The Tewksbury High Varsity Baseball Team travels to Bedford High at 4pm. The Tewksbury High Track Teams will compete at the MVC Invitational at Dracut High at 4pm. The Tewksbury High Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team hosts Medford High at Doucette Stadium at 5:30pm.
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