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May 23, 2026
Vol. I · No. 40 Community· Politics· Environment· Events Past Issues
Community

Medford Free Flea Market and Tufts Park Site Prep Day Scheduled for Today

Two community events are happening in Medford this Saturday, offering residents chances to participate in local environmental projects and discover secondhand goods.

The Medford Free Flea Market runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Tufts University, Breed Hall (51 Winthrop Street). The outdoor market features local vendors and community members selling various goods at no cost to visitors.

Simultaneously, the Tufts Park Mini-Forest Site Prep Day takes place from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at 437 Main Street. Community volunteers will prepare the mini-forest site, with opportunities to join throughout the day.

Why it matters: Community engagement events provide residents with meaningful opportunities to participate in local environmental projects while discovering secondhand goods and connecting with neighbors.
Community

Medford Police Community Blood Drive Concludes Tomorrow

The Medford Police Department's community blood drive continues through Sunday. Local residents are encouraged to participate and support the regional blood supply.

Today in Medford

Saturday Events

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tufts Park Mini-Forest Site Prep Day

437 Main Street, Medford. Community volunteers prepare the mini-forest site at Tufts Park.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Medford Free Flea Market

Tufts University, Breed Hall (51 Winthrop Street, Medford). Free outdoor flea market featuring local vendors and community members selling various goods.

Around Town

Recurring · Every Week
Music
Deep Cuts — Live Music
Most nights

Medford's 240-cap live music room, brewery, and record store. Check deepcutsmedford.com for tonight's show.

21 Main St, Medford
Coffee & Café
Twisted Tree Cafe
Daily

Coffee, tea, toasts, bowls, and salads in West Medford. Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options available.

421 High St, West Medford
Library
Medford Public Library Programs
Daily — 1,000+ events/year

Book clubs, cooking classes, live music, dance workshops, STEM for kids, and more. The city's most active community hub.

111 High St, Medford
Outdoors
Middlesex Fells Nature Walks
Year-round, city-organized

City and DCR-organized guided walks through the Fells reservation — wildflowers, birds, invasive plant removal, and more.

Middlesex Fells Reservation, Medford