WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Saturday, October 5, 2019:
#1) Harvest Festival Of Wilmington’s Grace Chapel
Grace Chapel Wilmington (128 West Street) invites all Wilmington residents — and their families and friends — to its annual Harvest Festival this Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 1pm to 4pm.
This FREE event includes:
- Music
- Tasty fall treats (popcorn, apples, cider donuts)
- Boston’s Baddest Burgers food truck with food for purchase
- Curious Creatures with a live show at 1:30pm
- J&J Ponies with free pony rides beginning at 2pm
- Bouncy Houses
- Kid’s Games
- Face Painting
#2) Political Comedy Show with Jimmy Tingle
Have fun and support the Billerica, Tewksbury, and Wilmington Democratic Town Committees at their annual fundraiser, hosted by comedian, political satirist, and 2018 candidate for Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Jimmy Tingle on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Billerica Elks Lodge (14 Webb Brook Road).
The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the event kicks off at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Jimmy Tingle will take the stage and perform bits of his show, “Jimmy Tingle’s 20/20 Vision.” As the nation looks ahead to the upcoming presidential campaign of 2020, Tingle will entertain, enlighten and challenge the audience to move beyond the current politics of presidential tweets, sound bites, and the nightly news cycle and into the realm of long-term thinking and life affirming possibility.
The event will also include a live auction — cash and check only. There is a cash bar and light snacks will be provided.
Tickets will be available at the door for $35.00 each.
All proceeds will be divided evenly by all three Democratic Town Committees.
#3) Fall Fair At St. Elizabeth’s Church
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church (4 Forest Street) is holding its Annual Fall Fair this Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 10am to 2pm.
The Fair will feature gifts items, crafts, raffle tables, a cookie walk, a Country Store, and more, just in time for the start of the holiday season.
Breakfast and lunch will be offered.
#4) Red Cross Blood Drive At Wilmington Congregational Church
The Wilmington Congregational Church (220 Middlesex Avenue) is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10am to 3pm. Interested donors can call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to book an appointment, but walk-ins ARE welcome. Donors can also visit http://www.redcross.org to book an appointment.
#5) Author Jane Healey Speaks At Wilmington Library
The Wilmington Memorial Library (175 Middlesex Avenue) is hosting author Jane Healey at 2:30pm. Jane Healey’s novel, The Saturday Evening Girls Club, is based on the true story of a group of Italian and Jewish immigrant women in Boston’s North End at the turn of the 20th century. In her talk, she will discuss how she first learned of the Club when writing an article about the Club’s highly collectible pottery for Boston Home magazine. She’ll also discuss the history of this incredibly inspiring women’s club, and how she created a fictional narrative about four friends and SEG club members – Caprice, Ada, Thea and Maria – based on that history. Book signing and sales to follow talk. Presented in partnership with the Wilmington Sons of Italy. Register HERE.
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