Community Calendar
Below is a list of events and volunteer opportunities that we’ve found in the Essex County area.
Check back for updates! This calendar will be updated bi-weekly. Please see the organizer websites for additional details as information may change.
If you have events you’d like us to add to the page, please email leadingladiescommunitycalendar@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities
Drop-In Life & Portrait Drawing Sessions
Hone your drawing skills and meet new friends at our Sunday morning Drop-In Life & Portrait Drawing Sessions. Our talented models will be posing for you to capture their essence on paper. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome to drop in and get creative!
March - MAA Supper Club
If you missed the last gathering, not to worry—this is a monthly tradition. On the first Monday of each month, we’ll come together to share food, ideas, and good company. Here’s how it works:
Sip N Knit Drop in Crafting
BYO knitting gear, meet fellow knitters, and enjoy our spacious taproom! Meet your expert knitting hostess Stacie and sip on some of our craft brews.
Bonsai Bar
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a workshop of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree!
Nutritious Community Cooking
Learn practical skills, discover recipes to recreate at home, and connect with your community through cooking. All skill levels welcome!
Lunar New Year 2026 Festival + Market at Lynn Museum
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 with a festive market featuring AAPI artists + vendors, family-friendly activities, and cultural performances!
Monthly Members Meeting
Join our February Members Meeting to connect, get updates, and help shape GreenRoots’ work in our community.
Olympic Legend Nancy Kerrigan to Host Free Community Skating Event at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Local families and community members are invited to lace up their skates for a special winter evening with Olympic figure skating icon Nancy Kerrigan at Skate with Nancy, a free, family-friendly community event taking place on Thursday, February 12, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the MarketStreet SBLI Rink in Lynnfield.
Galentine’s Night at Davio’s Lynnfield
Grab your besties and join Davio’s Lynnfield & Asusena Texada for a festive Galentine’s night on Wednesday, February 11 at 6 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM).