Walpole Community Calendar

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Night Before the 4th Celebration!
Jul
3

Night Before the 4th Celebration!

Walpole’s Signature Event!

Firetruck Parade: Begins at 6 PM starting at the East Walpole Fire Station. The route is Washington Street to Short Street, East Street, Main Street, to the downtown Common.

Food and Music: Live music behind the Town Hall 6-9 PM, with refreshments and souvenirs available.

Fireworks: The feature event begins at 9:30 PM!

For all details regarding the fire truck parade and other Night Before the Fourth activities, visit:

Walpole Fire Department Community Info page

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Pride Celebration
Jun
28

Pride Celebration

Pride Celebration

Walpole Town Common

Grab some take out from the area restaurants and join us on Walpole Town Common for music, performances, children's activities and more!

Event hosted by Be Inclusive. For information and registration, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Foam Party!
Jun
21

Foam Party!

FREE FOAM PARTY THIS SATURDAY!

Get ready to get soaked in suds and sunshine! This is a free event and registration is NOT required. We're turning up the summer vibes with mountains of foam and non-stop fun! So grab your:  Goggles,  Bathing suits, and  Towels (you'll thank us later!). Come splash, dance, and laugh your way into summer! 

Presented by:

Walpole Recreation Department

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Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
19

Juneteenth Celebration

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Walpole Town Common

Celebrate Black history, Black culture, and raise funds for Be Inclusive! Juneteenth - also known as Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Freedom Day - is a day to celebrate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. This family-friendly event will feature local Black leaders, Black-owned businesses, exhilarating performances, music, food, vendors, and a children's area for the youngest celebrants. Come on out and celebrate with us!

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Community Forum on Memorial Pond Study
Jun
9

Community Forum on Memorial Pond Study

Community Forum:
Memorial Pond and Spring Brook Park Study

Community Room, Walpole Public Library

Please join us on Monday, June 9th at 6:00 P.M. in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library for a presentation of the ongoing study on Memorial Pond and Spring Brook Park.

The Town is working with graduate students from the Conway School of Landscape Design on a comprehensive study of Memorial Pond/Park and Spring Brook Park. The purpose is to create a landscape design plan for Spring Brook Park and Memorial Pond that proposes opportunities for increasing public access and use, as well as enhancing the ecological health of Memorial Pond and Spring Brook.

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Bird Park 100th Anniversary Celebration!
Jun
7

Bird Park 100th Anniversary Celebration!

Francis William Bird Park
135 Polley Lane, Walpole, MA

Tickets: FREE!

For More Info or Registration: https://thetrustees.org/event/427937/

Join us for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Bird Park! This special milestone event will be a community gathering to remember, filled with fun for all ages. Pack your beach chairs and picnic blanket and set up on the lawn to enjoy live music by local favorite, the Aldous Collins Band. Hear from community leaders and special guests as they share reflections on the rich history and cherished memories of Bird Park. Help us thank our many generous supporters who have enabled significant investments made at the park over the past five years. Explore the new playground and zoom around the “car park.” Play old fashioned picnic games. Spark exploration and curiosity with Trustees’ Mobile Adventures, a custom van filled with outdoor nature play experiences for the whole family. The basketball and tennis courts will be open!

Tailgaters food truck will have delicious picnic food for sale, and Sweet 16 Ice Cream will sell frozen treats. Come together with friends and neighbors to celebrate Bird Park’s legacy and the joy it has brought to the community for the last 100years. Make a special donation, $100 for 100 YEARS, to support ongoing care of this community treasure.

This is a free event open to all and perfect for every age.
No rain date – event will be cancelled in the event of bad weather

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Try Girl Scouts… Animal Friends Party!
May
20

Try Girl Scouts… Animal Friends Party!

Interested in becoming a Girl Scout?

Join us for the
Animal Friends Party!

WALPOLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Please RSVP here: www.gsema.org/eventrvsp3

Hope to see you there!

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Local Election Day
May
20

Local Election Day

ELECTION DAY

Polls Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

POLLING LOCATIONS

Precincts 1, 2, 2A: Old Post Road School
99 Old Post Road

Precincts 3, 4, 5, 5A: Blackburn Hall
30 Stone Street

Precincts 6, 7, 8: Fisher School
65 Gould Street

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Walpole Day 2025
May
10

Walpole Day 2025

Stone Field
135 School Street
Walpole, MA 02081

* Parade
* Live Musical Entertainment
* Kidz Zone
* Police, Fire, and Army Vehicles
* Vendor Spaces
* Food Court
* Demonstrations & Displays

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Classic Car Show
Apr
27

Classic Car Show

3rd Annual

Classic Car Show

Location: Stone Field

Get Ready for the Classic Car Show in Walpole

Attention all car enthusiasts! The Walpole Chamber of Commerce and Azure Lodge A.F. & A.M. are excited to present the Classic Car Show on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Walpole Public Parking Lot, next to Stone Field in Walpole, MA.  

This highly anticipated event is the perfect opportunity to admire a stunning collection of classic cars, connect with fellow car lovers, and enjoy a day filled with vendors, food, music, contests, and fun!

Event Details:

📅 Date:Sunday, April 27, 2025  

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM  

📍 Location:Walpole Public Parking Lot (Next to Stone Field, Walpole, MA)  

💰 Registration Fee: $20  

If you own a classic car and want to show off your ride, be sure to register and pay online at https://walpolechamber.org/events

This is a fantastic event for families, car collectors, and anyone who appreciates vintage automobiles. Whether you’re displaying your prized classic or just coming to soak in the nostalgia, there’s something for everyone!  

Why You Should Attend:

🚗 See incredible classic cars up close

🎶 Enjoy live music and entertainment

🍔 Savor delicious food from local vendors

🏆 Participate in exciting contests

🎉 Support local businesses and community organizations

Mark your calendar, bring your friends and family, and get ready for an unforgettable day of classic cars and great company. We can't wait to see you there!  

For more details and to register your car, visit https://walpolechamber.org/events

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Main Street Mural Design Reveal
Apr
16

Main Street Mural Design Reveal

Main Street Mural Design Reveal
Community Event

Join us in the Community Room of the Walpole Library to see the first public reveal of the Main Street mural design that will be painted downtown this spring. Mural artist Ruby Rose is scheduled attend the event to meet residents and talk about her design.

To learn more about the mural project:
 Main Street Mural Campaign

Committee Selects Mural Artist 

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Mural Project Community Event
Mar
4

Mural Project Community Event

Main Street Mural Community Event

Join us in the Community Room of the Walpole Library to check out some of the submitted mural ideas and share your feedback. Your input will help shape the final decision, ensuring the mural reflects the heart and spirit of our downtown.

Visit our Facebook Event Page

To learn more about the mural project:
 Main Street Mural Campaign

Main Street Mural Update with Event Timeline

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Christmas Open House - Walpole Historical Society
Dec
7

Christmas Open House - Walpole Historical Society

This holiday celebration takes place within days of the 300th anniversary of the Town of Walpole's incorporation.

  • Robert Walpole (portrayed by Mike LePage) will be in the rooms decorated by Anne LePage and her friend Didi.

  • Chris Hurley will portray Cotton Mather, and his side of Christmas.

  • Claire Hurley will be singing seasonal songs.

  • The sales table, containing Walpole related items and books will be available for your holiday gift giving

  • Refreshments will be served!

Walpole Historical Society

33 West Street, Walpole Center

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Lecture: Walpole - 300 years
Nov
13

Lecture: Walpole - 300 years

Walpole Public Library

A presentation on Walpole’s rich 300-year history

Walpole Public Library
143 School Street

The Walpole Historical Society and the Walpole Public Library bring you this lecture by resident Gary Riggott. Gary and his wife Deb moved here in 1992 from Wakefield after he got a job at what is now Siemens Healthcare. He’s the father of Steven Riggott, TriCounty High School Class of 2013, and Alexis Riggott, Walpole High Class of 2014. He’s been involved with the Walpole Trails Committee since the early 2000s, and the Town Forest Committee since the mid-2000s. He has organized several trail numbering and mapping projects, organized trail cleanups and hikes, and most notably saw to completion the construction of the School Meadow Brook Boardwalk. He encourages everyone who can to use the trails and to join in on the Committee’s efforts and outings.

Walpole Historical Society
33 West Street

To learn more about the historical society:
Walpole Historical Society

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Veterans Day Observance
Nov
11

Veterans Day Observance

Ceremony on Walpole Town Common

The Walpole Veterans Service Committee invites you to attend this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony.

Military vehicles, past and present, will be on display for kids to see.

There will be a roll call honoring Walpole Veterans that have passed away since Memorial Day.

Members of the Junior Women’s Club of Walpole will be serving light refreshments.

VFW Post 5188 will have a BBQ immediately after the Observance for Veterans and their families

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300th Anniversary Formal Gala
Nov
2

300th Anniversary Formal Gala

Formal Dress Gala held at Lake Pearl Ballroom in Wrentham

Date:  Saturday Nov 2
Time:  6pm to midnight
Place:  Lake Pearl, 299 Creek Street, Wrentham
Black tie optional

Cocktail hour |  Cash Bar  |   Silent auction

Buffet Dinner
2 Live Bands

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