In the Spring of 2025, Health Story Collaborative held a workshop where people from Wayland and surrounding towns created art which reflected their experience with addiction. Their artwork will be on display for the last two weeks of September, to honor Recovery Month. At this event, one of the artists will speak and light refreshments will be provided.
For more than three decades, Wayland Hockey Association has supported Wayland's vibrant hockey community by organizing teams, events and fundraisers — all while promoting positive experiences for student-athletes in the sport. Join us for a fun day of golf at Wayland Country Club Spread the word to all your friends and family who might also lend their support! Schedule of Events: Check-in; Lunch: 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start: 1:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards: 6 p.m. There will be golf, contest prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. (The WHA is a registered 501c3, EIN 04-3085773.)
Mosaic Workshop at the New Arts Wayland Gallery Join us for an inspiring evening of creativity at the stunning new Arts Wayland Gallery! In this hands-on mosaic workshop, you’ll create your own small mosaic picture frame or wearable mosaic jewelry—the choice is yours when you arrive. Explore a vast selection of shimmering glass and beads, then craft your one-of-a-kind design using Apoxie Sculpt (no grouting required!). Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced maker, you’ll leave with a sparkling keepsake and a full heart. 🎨 All materials included 💎 No experience needed ✨ Come for the art, stay for
Help support mission outreach projects by shopping at our Country Store Yard Sale on the front lawn. We offer second-time-around items, books, household “treasures”. No clothing or electronics. Enjoy a hot dog or sausage with onions/peppers lunch with chips and beverage. The bake table will be filled with delicious home made goodies to eat on site or to carry home. Rain location: inside in Fellowship Hall. For more info: 508-653-0577.
Arts Wayland is proud to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime to check out the bluesy grooves of Walk That Walk. As one of the premier bands on the impressive Boston blues scene, Walk That Walk is an east-coast phenomenon, but its midwestern roots run deep. The group’s material and fiery performances are born of the fertile sounds of Detroit and Chicago, where the electric blues was forged in the 1950s. The group has served as the New England touring band for two Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famers – Bo Diddley and Johnnie Johnson, pianist and co-writer in Chuck Berry’s
Step back in time with the Wayland Rev250 Committee and the Wayland Museum & Historical Society as we explore the architectural gems of historic Wayland Center. This guided walking tour by Gretchen Schuler showcases the distinctive buildings and landmarks that tell the story of our town's evolution from colonial settlement to a vibrant community. Gretchen will share photos to help bring the Past to Life. After the walk, visit the Museum's Open House! Rain date: Sunday, September 28, 2 p.m.
In recognition of National Recovery Month, observed every year in September, the Wayland Opioid Settlement Working Group is hosting a FREE Community Yoga Class with Joe Scianna, yoga teacher for the COA. Drop-ins are welcome and reservations are not required. If you have any questions or to RSVP, please contact Lauren Keating, Co-Response Clinician for the Wayland Police Department at LKeating@wayland.ma.us.
On September 24 at 7 p.m., MetroWest Climate Solutions and Green Newton will offer a free webinar on geothermal technologies. Geothermal networks can take advantage of heat stored deep in the earth to heat and cool buildings. Geothermal has significant potential as a clean, renewable energy source for local communities. To register for this session, please visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org. Boston-based HEET.org has been a pioneer in accelerating the transition from heating by natural gas to heating by geothermal networks that link homes and businesses. In 2017, HEET proposed that gas utilities – which have millions of miles of gas pipes laid
MetroWest Climate Solutions and Green Newton will offer a free webinar on geothermal technologies. Geothermal networks can take advantage of heat stored deep in the earth to heat and cool buildings. To register for this session, please visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org. Geothermal has significant potential as a clean, renewable, predictable energy source for local communities. It taps local energy that’s always available, shielding customers from fluctuating fossil fuel prices. Angie Alberto Escobar, HEET’s Gas-to-Geo Transition Director, will provide an overview of geothermal technology and an update on the Framingham project. She will also discuss what’s next for this exciting energy source.
Massachusetts Good Neighbor Day helps to make sure that all residents of the Commonwealth feel connected to their community and enjoy a strong sense of social health. Join us at this special event dedicated to strengthening connections, encouraging kindness, and fostering a deeper sense of belonging throughout our communities. - Pack a picnic and enjoy live music (from 11am-12pm) on the front lawn (50's and early 60's rock and roll) by Retro Polatin! - Enjoy donuts and cider provided by Wayland Free Public Library - Games to get to know your neighbors - Sidewalk chalk for kids (or adults!) -
On Sunday September 28 we are hosting our third annual Celebrate with Heart Community Festival. Join us from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Cochituate Ball Fields in Wayland, MA. Wayland residents – of all ages – are invited to spend the day at the festival to eat, dance, play, compete, and have fun! The festival will include bouncy houses, food trucks, sports clinics, music along with KISS 108 DJ Mikey V., and more. Wayland High School student volunteers will be hosting many of the activities and this is an opportunity to support their fundraising needs headed into the 2025/2026
Since 2018, The Sumaira Foundation has funded $1m in rare neuroimmune disorder research, fellowship and journal publications as a result of grassroot fundraising. The aim of the 5K is to raise enough funds to support 2 additional research projects in 2025 through the Foundation’s SPARK and Unicorn grants. Explore TSF's research portfolio: https://www.sumairafoundation.org/tsf-funded-research/
This group gathers virtually two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.
Join us at Wayland Town Center on Saturday, October 4 for the Wayland Festival—a full day of community, culture, and fun for all ages. Explore a Multicultural Exhibits & Marketplace and Artists Marketplace, climb aboard the Roaming Railroad, and bring the kids for Touch-A-Truck. Enjoy food trucks & tables, a pour from Castle Island Brewing, and festivities tied to America’s 250th. Live music features the Dwayne Haggins Band, Chris Nyfong, Sway Island, Dalila, the WHS Honors Jazz Ensemble, plus surprise dance troupes. Mark your calendar and come celebrate Wayland together!
Think your child is too young to learn violin? Think again! In our upbeat class, students get a great start on violin through creative, playful activities including games, movement and song. This class is based on the Suzuki method of music education.There’s plenty of individual attention in this small class, and no prior experience needed for child or caregiver. Class fee includes quality rental instrument for class and home use, sized to your child, plus book and CD to keep. With Instructor Zoe Chau, Violin Faculty,WSM Fee: $509 includes 15 weeks of class and violin rental in child’s size Location:
Registration is open for the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk aims to raise $9.5 million this year in an effort to prevent, treat, and defy cancer.
The 27th annual Dudley Pond Run, sponsored by the Dudley Pond Association, will be held Sunday, October 5. Proceeds benefit the preservation of this beautiful public watershed. There are four events for all ages and abilities: a 5-kilometer race sanctioned by USA Track & Field (USATF), a 2-mile competitive walk, fun runs for kids from 1 to 10 years old, and a non-competitive fitness walk. The fitness walk starts at 10 a.m. It will be followed by the kids races at 10:30 a.m. and then the 5-kilometer race and the 2-mile competitive walk at 11 a.m. With advance registration, the
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz. Pianist and accordionist Plamen Karadonev leads the Fifth Season Quartet, joined by vocalist Elena Koleva, bassist Greg Loughman, and drummer Austin McMahon. Experience a unique blend of jazz infused with Balkan rhythms and Eastern European influences, as part of the acclaimed Arts Wayland Berklee Faculty Jazz Series, under the direction of retired Berklee College Professor Neil Olmstead. Tickets: $20 for non-students. Free for students when accompanied by a paying adult. Your ticket(s) will be sent to your email. Please print your ticket(s) or bring them on your mobile device to be scanned
Mondays, Fall 2025-26 semester, 15 weeks: Sep 22 – Jan 26 (no class 10/13, 12/22, 12/29, 1/19) 6:00 - 7:00 - age 8-12 Unleash your inner star in this high-energy vocal class led by music producer and educator Dan Searl! Learn the foundations of great singing, develop confidence, and perform hit songs with friends who love to sing just like you. From warmups to performance-ready pop routines, students will build skills and make memories in a supportive, exciting environment. Whether you're new to singing or ready for the spotlight, this is your chance to shine! With instructor Dan Searl, Voice Faculty
Do you love to sing in the shower - but wish that weren’t your only option? Join our no-pressure evening chorus with other like-minded adults! Music will range from show tunes to old favorites and maybe a few surprises. Experience the joy of making music together in a relaxed setting! With instructor Lisa Marcus, Voice and Piano Faculty, WSM Fee: $458 for 15 weeks of class and all materials Location: Wayland School of Music group space, 310 Boston Post Road, Wayland
Get that guitar out of the closet! Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning after a break - pick up your guitar and unlock the joy of playing together, in this fun and accessible class created especially for adult learners! Our instructor Dan will guide you through the essential basic techniques. You’ll learn melodies, lead lines, and solid rhythm skills—including strumming patterns, rhythmic notation, and both open and barre chords. Each class blends group instruction with hands-on help and practical playing, making progress feel natural and rewarding. No pressure—just music, growth, and a good time, while you develop the confidence
Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition). Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Familiar, Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series)
Opening Day at The Wayland Depot Wednesday, September 10th! Shop for unique gifts at the historic 1881 train station in Wayland Center. High quality handcrafted textiles, pottery, jewelry, and many more intriguing items abound. Proceeds from this all-volunteer run Federation of Women’s Exchanges go to support local organizations including the Wayland Community Fund and My Brother’s Table food pantry. New volunteers are always welcome. Contact info@waylanddepot.com for more information. Wayland Booster Apparel is also available. Come on in! Wednesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm One Cochituate Road (rte. 27), Wayland, MA 01778 thewaylanddepot.com 508-358-5386
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Learn to play the acoustic guitar in a fun class designed to engage and inspire! Students build a sound technical foundation through simple tunes, rhythms, and ensemble playing, in a relaxed setting that includes singing, movement and games. This class is based on the Suzuki method of music education, which has a 70-year history of success worldwide. Caregivers are encouraged to attend so they can learn to help their child at home. Includes a loaner acoustic guitar in appropriate size for child, plus book and CD to keep. With instructor Francesco Barone, Guitar Faculty, WSM