October 15, 2026

This contest is for students who want to enter their favorite parade memory drawings. The winners will be displayed at City Hall and will also be displayed on the Joyce Middle School CUBs Parade Float on Parade day!

The deadline to submit your artwork is October 15th.

Join us for Woburn Public Schools 2nd Annual Open House on Thursday, October 15th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Woburn Memorial High School located at 88 Montvale Ave, Woburn, MA 01801.

We’ll be presenting our updated strategic plan, followed by an informal meet-and-greet with members of the WPS leadership team (principals, assistant principals, directors, coordinators, etc.) and community partners.

We’ll have free pizza! Babysitting and translation will also be available.

We hope to see you there!

Please join Social Capital Inc's Leaders for Everyone's Tomorrow (LET) Interns at their Fall Kickoff on Thursday, October 15, from 4-5pm at the Woburn Public Library Maker Space.

This is like an open house for LET so teens can meet the team and learn about our events/resources. We will have pizza and a therapy dog named Lily at the event.

Guests are encouraged to RSVP RSVP form so we can estimate how much food and supplies to provide. This public event is for teens only (All teens ages 11-19 or grades 6-12 are welcome!). At the event, teens will:

• Learn about SCI LET’s volunteer opportunities for high schoolers.

• Find more information about Mental Health Tips / local resources available on paper and on the LET’s mental health website, Middlesex for Mental Health (M4MH).

• Meet a local therapy dog and learn how they support mental health.

• Discover SCI LET’s lineup of events throughout the school year!

Please email Vitalie Memeus at vmemeus@socialcapitalinc.org if you have any questions.

Registration

• Dates: September 23 – October 20, 2026 (limited capacity).

• Gear Package: Register by October 20 to guarantee receiving a gear package (shirts and shorts).

• Fitting Night: Early November.

1st & 2nd Grade Program

• Duration: 6-week program starting December 2, 2026.

• Schedule: Dec 2, 5, 9, 11, 16, and 18 (5:10 PM – 5:55 PM).

• Location: WMHS Wrestling Room (below main gymnasium).

• Cost: $100 per wrestler (includes shirt & shorts).

3rd – 8th Grade Program

• Duration: 3-month program starting November 18, 2026.

• Schedule: Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (plus some Mondays).

• Location: WMHS Wrestling Room (below main gymnasium).

• Cost: $200 per wrestler ($100 discount for siblings/same household).

The Woburn/Stoneham Elks is hosting its Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 295 Washington Street in Woburn, MA. Admission is free, and attendees can support local handmade crafters while enjoying a raffle table and a bake table.

The Woburn Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is hosting a virtual workshop titled "The Ins and Outs of Problem Solving" on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Featuring mediator Leslie Bock from the Bureau of Special Education Appeals, the event will guide parents through real-world scenarios and useful resources to help resolve IEP disputes and collaborate effectively with their child's school.

Doc Wayne is offering sport-based therapy groups hosted at the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, located at 1 Charles Gardner Ln, Woburn, MA 01801.

Running on Mondays from October through June, the program features sessions for 2nd and 3rd graders from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, followed by 4th and 5th graders from 5:00 to 5:45 PM. Led by clinical coaches, these interactive play groups are designed to help youth build confidence, teamwork, and resilience while having fun.

The program is open to both members and non-members of the Boys & Girls Club, though insurance coverage and a referral are required to participate, and parents or guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up. For inquiries or to sign up, interested families can visit docwayne.org or email clinicalservices@docwayne.org.

Saturday, October 17th

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn

Girl Scout “Try-It” event on October 20th at the Woburn Public Library for girls in k-5.

Woburn Center is hosting a "Trick or Treat Spooktacular" event on Thursday, October 29, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, starting at City Hall (10 Common Street). Trick-or-treat maps will be available at City Hall on the day of the event, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a free shared ride service now available in Woburn. We're hoping families will take full advantage.

Riders must be 16+ to ride on their own, but children of all ages are welcome as long as they travel with an adult.

Please have the application turned in no later than November 6, 2026 to the Council of Social Concern Food Pantry, 2 Merrimac Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Requests will be accepted from residents of WOBURN and WINCHESTER ONLY.

The Youth Mental Health First Aid course, hosted by the City of Woburn, takes place on November 17th and 19th from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Taught by Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor Mackenzie Dezieck, this training is designed for parents, teachers, coaches, and any adults who work with youth to help identify and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents ages 12 to 18. Participants will learn the five-step ALGEE action plan to assess risk, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance, and encourage appropriate professional and self-help support.

Space is limited, so interested participants can request a seat online below or contact Mackenzie Dezieck directly at mdezieck@cityofwoburn.com or 781-897-5894.

Cakes4Kids isn't just for birthdays. The warmer weather brings many reasons to celebrate - sporting achievements, awards, graduations and more.

Apply for a cake by scheduling a visit at the community resource center at this link: https://outlook.office365.com/.../CommunityResourceCe.../... or by texting 781-382-5057. Please provide at least two weeks advance notice of the special event.