5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Sunday, June 23, 2019

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Sunday, June 23, 2019:

#1) Wilmington Farmers Market

The Wilmington Farmers Market will be open this Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 10am to 1pm, on the Swain Green, across from the Town Common, at 140 Middlesex Avenue.

June 23 Farmers Market Lineup:

Vendors:

Additional Attractions:

  • Wilmington Community Fund giving away reusable bags
  • Aleppo Shriners Band to perform
  • Kids Cooking Green Shopping Day at Community Table
  • Make Pom Pom Shooters at the Kids Table

#2) Wilmington Community Fund To Give Away FREE Reusable Tote Bags TODAY

The Wilmington Community Fund is helping residents reduce waste by helping to protect the environment in a more sustainable day-to-day effort. Their reusable tote bags offer many environmental benefits, as well as convenience, value and ease!

The Wilmington Community Fund wants to help by giving away reusable bags (1 per person) at the following locations on Sunday, June 23, 2019, starting at 10am:

  • Elia’s Country Store
  • Farmers Market (140 Middlesex Avenue)
  • Lucci’s Supermarket
  • Market Basket Plaza

The giveaways are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

​Be sure to bring your Wilmington Community Fund tote bag on your next grocery trip. While you’re there, consider donating a non-perishable food item to the Community Fund’s Food Pantry. With your help, WCF can achieve its motto, “People Helping People.”

#3) DEADLINE: DPW Offering Rain Barrels At Steep Discount

Wilmington is encouraging residents to harvest and save rainwater by offering The Great American Rain Barrel for $69, a 40% off retail discount.

To order, visit www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community and select Wilmington, or call 800-251-2352. Orders must be made by midnight on June 23, 2019.

Ordered barrels can be picked up on Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 9am to 11am, at the Wilmington Department of Public Works’s Administrative Office (115 Andover Street).

ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN RAIN BARREL

  • 100% re-purposed rain barrels produced in Massachusetts.
  • Dimensions: 39″ tall, 24″ diameter, weight: 20 lbs (empty)
  • Durable and reliable Rain Barrels: 3/16” wall thickness.
  • Lasts for years when properly drained & stored for winter.
  • Screen filter to keep mosquitoes out.
  • Several rain barrels can be linked together — easy 5-minute setup
  • Available Colors: Forest Green, Earth Brown, Nantucket Grey and Unpainted.

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE A RAIN BARREL

  • One rain barrel can pay for itself in one season.
  • Rainwater has no chemicals – great for plants and lawn.
  • Rain Barrels help Towns manage water supplies and storm water runoff.
  • At least $200 of precious rainwater splashes off a 1000 sf roof in a season
  • Help stressed trees and gardens during dry spells. In 2016, 48% of towns in MA had water bans.

#4) Middlesex Canal Museum Open

The Middlesex Canal Museum and Visitors’ Center (71 Faulkner Street, North Billerica) is open from noon to 4pm.  Learn about the canal, which travels through Wilmington.

#5) Food Shopping

Food shopping in town this week?  In case you haven’t seen this week’s circulars, Wilmington Apple has you covered:

  • This week’s circular from Market Basket (260 Main Street) can be found HERE.
  • This week’s circular from Lucci’s Market (211 Lowell Street) can be found HERE.
  • Elia’s Country Store (381 Middlesex Avenue) does not have an online circular, but the store posts its hot entree schedule and other specials on its Facebook page HERE.

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