WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 10 things to do in Wilmington on Wednesday, October 21, 2026:
The Wilmington Sons & Daughters of Italy is sponsoring a special presentation — “Christopher Columbus: The Man, The Myth, The Legend” — with author and historian Stephen Puleo at 7pm at the Wilmington Senior Center (130 Main Street). Admission and refreshments are free. Registration is required. Contact event organizer Mary Renda at 781-696-2730 or mrenda12[at]gmail.com to register.
The Wilmington School Committee meets at 6:30pm in the Town Hall’s Hearing Room. Read the agenda HERE. Watch the meeting live on WCTV and wctv.org.
The Wilmington School Committee’s Budget Subcommittee meets at 5:30pm in the Town Hall’s Community Room. Read the agenda HERE.
The Shawsheen Tech’s School Advisory Council meets at 2:15pm in the School Committee’s Conference Room. Read the agenda HERE.
In-person early voting for the November 3, 2026 Election continues today from 8:30am to 4:30pm in the Town Hall’s Great Hall. Learn more HERE.
The Wilmington Memorial Library (175 Middlesex Avenue) is holding the following events and activities: Tech Help Drop-In (2pm); The Tween Scene (3:30pm); Italian Conversation Group (6pm); and Family Craft Night: Shrinky Dinks (6:30pm).
The Wilmington Senior Center (130 Main Street) is holding the following classes and activities: Blood Pressure (9am); Special Exercise (9:30am); Powerful Tools (10am); Beginners Tai Chi (10:30am); Mexican Train (10:30am); Cards & Games (1pm); Poker (1pm); Bingo (1pm); Grief Support (1pm); Fun Singers (2pm); and Strength & Stretch (2pm). Learn more HERE.
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.
The Wilmington Police Department is conducting Child Safety Seat Inspections and Installations at the Public Safety Building (1 Adelaide Street) between 10am and noon. No appointments are necessary, however, it is strongly encouraged that you call ahead at 978-658-5071 to make sure a technician is available. Learn more HERE.
The Pumpkin Patch on the front lawn of the Wilmington United Methodist Church (87 Church Street) is open from 1pm to 7pm. Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 1pm-7pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 9:30am-6:30pm. The fundraiser benefits the Methodist Church, Troop 56, and St. Elizabeth’s Church.
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