Echoes of Liberty, a collaborative exhibition between Arts Wayland and the Wayland Historical Society & Museum, opens in May in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Artists were invited to create works inspired by ten historical artifacts connected to themes of liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. A public reception will be held on May 9 from 3–5 PM at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave, Wayland), where guest juror Christie Jackson, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Concord Museum, will select and announce ten artworks for display at the Museum during June and July. The exhibit may

Echoes of Liberty, a collaborative exhibition between Arts Wayland and the Wayland Historical Society & Museum, opens in May in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Artists were invited to create works inspired by ten historical artifacts connected to themes of liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. A public reception will be held on May 9 from 3–5 PM at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave, Wayland), where guest juror Christie Jackson, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Concord Museum, will select and announce ten artworks for display at the Museum during June and July. The exhibit may

Event date: May 12, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 11:59 PM

The Artist Page: A Creative Flow & Expression — A 6 Week Journey Creativity doesn’t come from trying harder — it comes from listening, softening, and allowing your voice to return. Join Isabel Zhang for The Artist Page, a six week guided creative practice designed to move beyond overthinking and into authentic expression. Each session includes grounding, gentle prompts for writing, drawing, or a blend of both, and optional sharing in a supportive, non evaluative space. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 AM on March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14, 28 (no session April 21) at

Move, read, sing! Join Ms. Pam for a family fun storytime. For ages birth through age 4, with caregiver.

Conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future.

This four-session workshop is all about building skills for real-life and online conversations—especially with people whose life experiences or perspectives differ from your own. Together, we’ll practice how to show up with curiosity and self-awareness, even when conversations feel uncomfortable or perspectives don’t align. jamele adams, an educator, facilitator, and community peacemaker, will lead four in-person sessions where participants can practice empathetic listening, learn from one another, and build trust and connection. Together, participants will choose the discussion topic for each session. By the end, you’ll have concrete tools to engage across differences—face-to-face and online. You’ll leave better equipped to

Event date: May 12, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Echoes of Liberty, a collaborative exhibition between Arts Wayland and the Wayland Historical Society & Museum, opens in May in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Artists were invited to create works inspired by ten historical artifacts connected to themes of liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. A public reception will be held on May 9 from 3–5 PM at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave, Wayland), where guest juror Christie Jackson, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Concord Museum, will select and announce ten artworks for display at the Museum during June and July. The exhibit may

Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Enhance your colorful walk or bike along The Mass Central Rail Trail by stopping in to The Wayland Depot. The Wayland Depot, located in the historic train station in the center of Wayland, has hostess gifts, baby gifts, beautiful scarves and jewelry, local books, honey and maple syrup, plus Wayland Booster apparel. Stop in for that elusive find. Wednesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm One Cochituate Road (rte. 27), Wayland, MA 01778 thewaylanddepot.com 508-358-5386

Learn, play, and improve your chess game with Ms. Lindsey. All levels welcome.

Curious about newer, more efficient options for heating water at home? Join neighbors for a casual, drop-in pizza gathering at a Wayland home and see a next-gen heat pump water heater in action. The homeowner recently installed the system and will share their experience, and a couple members of the Reservoir team will be there to answer questions if helpful. This is an informal, come-and-go event – stop by anytime, grab a slice, and take a look. No presentation, just a chance to see how this kind of system works in a real home and connect with others interested in

Use Tinkercad to design a working sliding lid box. Ages 8 and up; younger welcome with parent.

Join us for an inspiring Watercolor Studio Class at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave)! Wednesdays, 5:45–7:15 PM • 8 Weeks • Starting January 7 Develop or refine your drawing and painting skills in this supportive, small-group studio class. Under the guidance of talented artist Rahul Ray, students will learn to draw objects three-dimensionally and bring them to life with watercolor. Great for both beginners and experienced artists—each participant is encouraged to grow their own unique style. Register now at www.artswayland.com

Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

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

Explore the largely untold history of Chinese participation on both sides of the American Civil War, on land and at sea – as well as collective Chinese American struggles for freedom, citizenship, civil rights, and belonging in the adopted country they called home – never to be forgotten again. The speaker will be joining us via Zoom for an in-person event at the Wayland Community Center/Council on Aging.

Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Event date: May 13, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Echoes of Liberty, a collaborative exhibition between Arts Wayland and the Wayland Historical Society & Museum, opens in May in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Artists were invited to create works inspired by ten historical artifacts connected to themes of liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. A public reception will be held on May 9 from 3–5 PM at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave, Wayland), where guest juror Christie Jackson, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Concord Museum, will select and announce ten artworks for display at the Museum during June and July. The exhibit may

Enhance your colorful walk or bike along The Mass Central Rail Trail by stopping in to The Wayland Depot. The Wayland Depot, located in the historic train station in the center of Wayland, has hostess gifts, baby gifts, beautiful scarves and jewelry, local books, honey and maple syrup, plus Wayland Booster apparel. Stop in for that elusive find. Wednesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm One Cochituate Road (rte. 27), Wayland, MA 01778 thewaylanddepot.com 508-358-5386

Reset Your Nervous System: An Adult Creative Journey Into 2026 Arts Wayland Gallery | 4 Thursdays beginning January 8 10:30–11:45 AM Designed for adults, this 4-week creative series offers a grounding, neuroscience-based approach to closing out 2025 and stepping intentionally into 2026. More than an art class or vision board workshop, this is a hands-on experience that helps you regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and rewire your inner state through non-verbal creative expression. Using rhythm, bilateral movement, gratitude practices, and guided reflection, participants build a 2026 vision from a calm, aligned, and empowered place. No art experience required —

Mindfulness & Art: Brain Rewired is a 6-week experiential series designed to cultivate presence, emotional regulation, and creative resilience. Led by instructor Isabel Zhang at Arts Wayland, this unique program invites participants to explore mindfulness through guided meditation, reflective prompts, and neurographic art—an intuitive, calming art practice that gently engages the brain and nervous system. No prior art experience is needed. Each session offers a supportive space to stay present with discomfort, build flexibility and self-trust, and move forward with greater intention—both on the page and in daily life. Thursdays, March 5–April 9 | 10:30–12:00 PM Arts Wayland Gallery, Wayland

Musical storytime with ukulele, rainbow bells, and puppets. Birth to age 4 with caregiver.

Event date: May 14, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Make a custom button or bring your own craft. Grades 6 & up.

Unicorn-themed evening storytime with Ms. Haley. Ages 3+.

Echoes of Liberty, a collaborative exhibition between Arts Wayland and the Wayland Historical Society & Museum, opens in May in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Artists were invited to create works inspired by ten historical artifacts connected to themes of liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. A public reception will be held on May 9 from 3–5 PM at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave, Wayland), where guest juror Christie Jackson, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Concord Museum, will select and announce ten artworks for display at the Museum during June and July. The exhibit may

Event date: May 15, 2026 Event Time: 09:15 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation.

Enhance your colorful walk or bike along The Mass Central Rail Trail by stopping in to The Wayland Depot. The Wayland Depot, located in the historic train station in the center of Wayland, has hostess gifts, baby gifts, beautiful scarves and jewelry, local books, honey and maple syrup, plus Wayland Booster apparel. Stop in for that elusive find. Wednesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm One Cochituate Road (rte. 27), Wayland, MA 01778 thewaylanddepot.com 508-358-5386

Event date: May 15, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Wayland, MA 01778

Bring your gently used puzzles to the Wayland Free Public Library anytime between 12pm - 2pm, and swap them for new-to-you puzzles! Please bring in puzzles that are between 300 pieces to 1500 pieces. Please make sure that any puzzle you bring in has all of its pieces so the next person can see the complete picture!

Discussion of I Survived the Japanese Tsunami Graphic Novel.

Zentangle with Nancy Longman: Beginner & Beyond the Basics Beginner Zentangle Sunday, March 15 | 1–3 PM Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Sunday, March 22 | 1–3 PM Location: AW Gallery Instructor: Nancy Longman Cost: $35 per class (materials included) Class Size: Minimum 5 / Maximum 16 students Discover the relaxing and creative Zentangle Method, an easy-to-learn approach to creating beautiful, structured patterns. In the Beginner Zentangle class, students will learn the eight original steps of the Zentangle Method, foundational tangles (patterns), and basic principles and vocabulary. Working on small paper tiles, you’ll create your own original piece while enjoying a

Echoes of Liberty, a collaborative exhibition between Arts Wayland and the Wayland Historical Society & Museum, opens in May in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Artists were invited to create works inspired by ten historical artifacts connected to themes of liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. A public reception will be held on May 9 from 3–5 PM at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave, Wayland), where guest juror Christie Jackson, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Concord Museum, will select and announce ten artworks for display at the Museum during June and July. The exhibit may

On May 16, from 9 a.m. - 1p.m., bring us your old, tired, or just unneeded bike to Wayland Town Center, behind Ace Hardware, 70 Andrew Ave. The bikes will be delivered to the Lowell Bike Connector. The bikes will be fixed up and then distributed to kids and adults in need of low-cost, local transportation. (Please take severely rusted bikes that have been left outside to your local metal recycling bins.) The Bike Connector’s mission is to provide the Greater Lowell Community with safe and affordable bicycles. The Bike Connector grew out of high school students’ needs for affordable

Enhance your colorful walk or bike along The Mass Central Rail Trail by stopping in to The Wayland Depot. The Wayland Depot, located in the historic train station in the center of Wayland, has hostess gifts, baby gifts, beautiful scarves and jewelry, local books, honey and maple syrup, plus Wayland Booster apparel. Stop in for that elusive find. Wednesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm One Cochituate Road (rte. 27), Wayland, MA 01778 thewaylanddepot.com 508-358-5386

Title: Kids’ Art & Leadership Lab: From the Inside Out Ages: 11–13 Dates: Saturdays – Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 28, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Tuition: $550 Materials Fee: $25 Minimum Enrollment: 8–15 students Location: Arts Wayland Register: www.artswayland.com Description: What if your child could learn to see their life the way an artist does — with imagination, openness, and courage to experiment? Designed for ages 11–13, this 8-week creative leadership lab blends art-making, brain science, and social-emotional learning to nurture focus, empathy, and resilience. Students explore how

WHS Control Freaks demo their robot. Kids can test it!

Support local mini moguls and future entrepreneurs as they showcase their big ideas at the Newton Children’s Business Fair on Saturday, May 16 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Join us on The Green as young entrepreneurs present over 25 original small businesses at this one-day market. Take a peek at our featured businesses below, and be on the lookout for more information about our community judges! Featured Businesses: Two Kids Crafts Tiny Friends Reina’s Travel Booth EMC Print n’ Play The Bookish Totes Friendship Stone Studio Cery Nina’s Dolls Perlina à la ART RE3D L&E Catstravaganza Beyond Bracelets BrickKey

Zentangle with Nancy Longman: Beginner & Beyond the Basics Beginner Zentangle Sunday, March 15 | 1–3 PM Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Sunday, March 22 | 1–3 PM Location: AW Gallery Instructor: Nancy Longman Cost: $35 per class (materials included) Class Size: Minimum 5 / Maximum 16 students Discover the relaxing and creative Zentangle Method, an easy-to-learn approach to creating beautiful, structured patterns. In the Beginner Zentangle class, students will learn the eight original steps of the Zentangle Method, foundational tangles (patterns), and basic principles and vocabulary. Working on small paper tiles, you’ll create your own original piece while enjoying a

Echoes of Liberty, a collaborative exhibition between Arts Wayland and the Wayland Historical Society & Museum, opens in May in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Artists were invited to create works inspired by ten historical artifacts connected to themes of liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. A public reception will be held on May 9 from 3–5 PM at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave, Wayland), where guest juror Christie Jackson, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Concord Museum, will select and announce ten artworks for display at the Museum during June and July. The exhibit may

Songs and hymns from the American Revolution.