7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Games Ages 13+ Free New Virtual Trivia Night! Belmont Public Library (Online), Belmont Indoor An online trivia evening held over Zoom, for solo players and teams who register in advance. English Full details (Belmont Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Belmont Public Library Share Virtual Trivia Night! WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Reading Ages 13–17 Teen-Led Program Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A teen-planned program at the library, with the format decided by the Teen Advisory Board. Ideas mentioned include a video game tournament, fashion show or book club. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Teen-Led Program WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Games Ages 3+ Robbins – Kids’ Family Game Night Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in family game night at the library with board games and floor puzzles for kids of all ages and their grown-ups. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Family Game Night WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Games Ages 13+ Board Game Club Newton Free Library, Newton Indoor An evening club where players bring or borrow modern board games and play together, new members welcome. English Full details (Newton Free Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Newton Free Library Share Board Game Club WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Games Ages 1–5 Robbins – Kids’ Toddler Time Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in toddler play session in the children's room where kids and grown-ups build and play with a new collaborative toy. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Toddler Time WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:00 PM to 4:45 PM Games Ages 13–17 Free New Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Primordial Souls Concord Free Public Library (Teen Room), Concord Indoor A role-playing game session for teens set in a fantasy world where souls have returned to transform the players. English Full details (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library Share Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Primordial Souls WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Games Grades 6–12 Board Game Afternoon Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor An unstructured drop-in afternoon for teens to play board games and snacks with friends. English Full details (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library Share Board Game Afternoon WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Games Ages 7–11 New Kids' Game Shows! (O'Neill) Cambridge Public Library (O'Neill Branch), Cambridge Indoor A game-show style session for kids where they play trivia, bingo and similar games based on family favorites, with snacks provided. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Kids' Game Shows! (O'Neill) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Games Ages 13–17 Free New Teen Monsters Among Us: Social Deduction Scavenger Hunt Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), Concord Indoor A social deduction scavenger hunt for teens in a closed library, where one player is a secret vampire trying to turn the group. English Full details (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library Share Teen Monsters Among Us: Social Deduction Scavenger Hunt WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Arts Ages 3–18 Haunted House Community Center, Lexington Indoor A Halloween event where costumed visitors tour a haunted community center, with crafts, pumpkin painting, games and a family movie. Sensory-friendly (as reported by the venue) English Full details (Town of Lexington calendar, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Town of Lexington calendar Share Haunted House WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Arts Ages 2–12 Robbins – Kids’ Superhero Party Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in superhero-themed party for children ages 2 to 12 with games and crafts. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Superhero Party WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
12:30 PM to 4:00 PM Games Ages 13–17 Free New Teen Magic the Gathering: Reality Fracture Concord Free Public Library, Concord Indoor Teens open a fresh box of Magic: The Gathering cards, build 40-card decks and compete for prizes, learning deck strategy along the way. English Full details (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library Share Teen Magic the Gathering: Reality Fracture WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Games Ages 6+ Free New Haunted Doll Scavenger Hunt Wright's Pond, Medford Outdoor An all-ages scavenger hunt for haunted dolls starting at Wright's Pond. English Full details (Medford Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Medford Public Library Share Haunted Doll Scavenger Hunt WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Games Ages 13+ Free New Open Boardgaming Concord Free Public Library (Trustees Room), Concord Indoor A drop-in afternoon of community board gaming for newcomers and experienced players, led by a library volunteer. English Full details (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library Share Open Boardgaming WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Reading All ages Free New Trick-or-Treat at the Bookmobile on Moody St. Waltham Public Library (Bookmobile), Waltham Outdoor Trick-or-treating along Moody Street storefronts, where the library bookmobile offers candy, library cards and book checkouts. English Full details (Waltham Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Waltham Public Library Share Trick-or-Treat at the Bookmobile on Moody St. WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Arts Ages 0–12 Halloween Spooktacular Boston Children's Museum, Boston Indoor A Halloween celebration with exhibits to explore and trick-or-treating throughout the museum. Advance tickets are required. English Full details (Boston Children's Museum, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Boston Children's Museum Share Halloween Spooktacular WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Games Grades 2–7 Free New All Things Gaming! Lincoln Public Library (Tarbell Room), Lincoln Indoor A monthly gaming session with board games, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon card trading, video games and puzzles. English Full details (Lincoln Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Lincoln Library Share All Things Gaming! WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Games Ages 7–12 Robbins – Kids’ Chess Club Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in chess club for children where they play with members of the Arlington High School Chess Club. Beginners welcome. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Chess Club WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Games Grades 6–12 Free New 👻 Teen Halloween Party! 👻 Waltham Public Library (Lecture Hall), Waltham Indoor A Halloween party for teens with free food, spooky music, a movie and an optional costume contest. English Full details (Waltham Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Waltham Public Library Share 👻 Teen Halloween Party! 👻 WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Games Grades 7–12 Free New Teen Dungeons & Dragons Lincoln Public Library (Tarbell Room), Lincoln Indoor A monthly Dungeons & Dragons session led by a librarian, with standalone adventures for new and experienced players. English Full details (Lincoln Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Lincoln Library Share Teen Dungeons & Dragons WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Games Ages 6+ Free New Family Loteria Night (ages 6+) Medford Public Library (Bonsignore Hall), Medford Indoor Participants learn the history of Mexico's Lotería through storytelling, then play a game of Lotería with Spanish phrases. English and Spanish Full details (Medford Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Medford Public Library Share Family Loteria Night (ages 6+) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Games Ages 13–17 Free New ♟🃏🎲Teen Board Game Night🎲🃏♟ Waltham Public Library (Teen Room), Waltham Indoor A weekly board game night for teens, playing classics like Clue, Chess and Settlers of Catan, and newer teen room favorites. English Full details (Waltham Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Waltham Public Library Share ♟🃏🎲Teen Board Game Night🎲🃏♟ WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Games Ages 5 and under Free New BOO! BINGO for kids! Somerville Public Library (East Branch), Somerville Indoor A spooky-themed early-release bingo game where kids win stickers to make a seasonal scene. Children under 5 need a helper. English Full details (Somerville Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Somerville Public Library Share BOO! BINGO for kids! WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Games Grades 6–8 Free New Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate Concord Free Public Library, Concord Indoor A Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game for middle school players, set in the Baldur's Gate campaign where the party's choices shape the fate of the realms. English Full details (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library Share Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Games Ages 13–17 Free New Teen Game Night Medford Public Library (Teen Section), Medford Indoor A drop-in game session in the Teen Section with video games, board games, card games and more. English Full details (Medford Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Medford Public Library Share Teen Game Night WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Arts Ages 13–17 Free New Teen Craft Night - Personalized Jenga Medford Public Library (MakerSpace), Medford Indoor A teen craft session in which participants paint their own blocks to make a personalized Jenga game, with all materials provided. English Full details (Medford Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Medford Public Library Share Teen Craft Night - Personalized Jenga WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Engineering Grades K–2 Free New Brickbuilders' Club (grades K–2) Cary Memorial Library (Children's Activity Room), Lexington Indoor Kids build with LEGO bricks, taking on a different building challenge each meeting in pairs, groups or independently, and share their creations. English Full details (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library Share Brickbuilders' Club (grades K–2) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Games Ages 13–17 Free New ♟🃏🎲Teen Board Game Night🎲🃏♟ Waltham Public Library (Teen Room), Waltham Indoor A weekly board game night for teens, playing classics like Clue, Chess and Settlers of Catan, and newer teen room favorites. English Full details (Waltham Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Waltham Public Library Share ♟🃏🎲Teen Board Game Night🎲🃏♟ WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Reading Grades 4–8 Free New Bookworms (grades 4-8) Concord Free Public Library (Meeting Room), Concord Indoor A book club for students in grades 4 to 8 to make friends and discuss books over snacks. English Full details (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library Share Bookworms (grades 4-8) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Games Grades 6–8 Free New Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate Concord Free Public Library, Concord Indoor A Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game for middle school players, set in the Baldur's Gate campaign where the party's choices shape the fate of the realms. English Full details (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library Share Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur's Fate WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message