WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Saturday, August 29, 2026:
The Wilmington High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee proudly announces the unveiling of a commemorative plaque honoring Jack Cushing, whose extraordinary lifetime of service to Wilmington athletics inspired the naming of the Wilmington High School Athletic Hall of Fame Wall in his honor. The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11am at Wilmington High School (159 Church Street). The public is warmly invited to attend as friends, family, former athletes, coaches, students, and members of the Wilmington community gather to celebrate a man whose dedication has helped shape the athletic history of Wilmington for more than half a century. Learn more HERE.
The Wilmington Rotary Club will be hosting its 15th Annual Ice Bucket Challenge at Rotary Park across from the Public Safety Building on Saturday August 29, 2026, from 9:30am to 11:30am. All proceeds from this Ice Bucket Challenge are being donated to “The Angel Fund” for ALS Research. Learn more HERE.
The Wilmington Farmers Market, in partnership with the Wilmington Senior Center, is hosting its first annual Farm To Fork Celebration on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 6pm to 9:30pm, at the Senior Center (130 Main Street). The Celebration is a community mixer featuring a tasting menu of hors d’oeuvres and heavy appetizers, crafted from locally sourced ingredients; raffles provided by local businesses and organizations; and live music. It’s the new, most delicious, way to support the Wilmington Farmers Market and the community. Ticket sales have closed. Every dollar supports WFM’s mission to keep bringing fresh produce, local food and artisan goods, and community programming to Wilmington.
Families and neighbors are invited to an afternoon of free, kid-friendly fun at the Back to School Bash, hosted by Grace Chapel (128 West Street), on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 2pm to 4pm. The event features carnival-themed games and activities, food and treats, and a free kids shoe giveaway to help families gear up for the fall semester. Learn more HERE.
The Wilmington Memorial Library (175 Middlesex Avenue) is holding the following events and activities today: Tech Help Drop-in (2pm).
The Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library’s Book Store Next Door (183 Middlesex Avenue) is open from 10am to 4pm. 100% of all proceeds support the Wilmington Memorial Library. Learn more HERE.
Pacific Grove (211 Lowell Street) hosts karaoke from Winnell Entertainment on Saturdays beginning at 8pm.
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