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Chelmsford, MA
48Events this week
11Free things to do
33New spots
91New stories

● Checked Monday, September 7, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Chelmsford

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 48 events, day by day →

JamBABY on The Green

Friday 9:30am · Free

Groton Farmers Market

Friday 3pm · Groton · Free

Friday Night Magic Commander

Friday 5pm · Relentless Dragon · Free

Beginner Cha Cha Class

Friday 6:30pm · Academy of Creative Arts

Friday Night Karaoke

Friday 7pm · Axel's Throw House

New in Chelmsford

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

BraidsbyMide

Beauty

Fresh braids, no drama: When your edges want order and your calendar wants efficiency, BraidsbyMide has you covered with clean, creative braids and protective styles that look good on day one and beyond.

app.acuityscheduling.com ↗

Rosie's Diner

Restaurants

Reliable breakfast comfort: If you crave diner classics done right, Rosie's Diner keeps it cozy with fresh, made-to-order breakfasts, hearty lunches, and that never-empty coffee cup.

rosiesdiner.net ↗

Spa Victoria

Beauty

Smooth skin, local pros: Voted Best of Chelmsford/Billerica 2022 to 2025 for waxing and #1 Facial/Skin Care Salon in 2023, Spa Victoria is the local fix for smooth skin and real results.

spavictoria.skincaretherapy.net ↗

Chelmsford’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Chelmsford’s best →

Most read in Chelmsford

The five stories Chelmsford readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Haverhill Brothers Launch All-Natural Protein Bar Brand

    Haverhill brothers, Jake and Brent Nicolosi, have launched their own all-natural protein bar brand, Really Real.

    Full story at wbznewsradio.iheart.com ↗

  2. Haverhill School Committee Prohibits E-Bikes, Similar Devices, From School Property

    Haverhill, Mass., has implemented a new rule banning e-bikes, motorized scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, and similar devices from school grounds ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

    Full story at wbznewsradio.iheart.com ↗

  3. The Five Minute Read: Griggs Farm mums for sale

    The Griggs Farm mums sale is set to run until Monday, September 7.

    Full story at lowellsun.com ↗

  4. Free, On-Demand Microtransit System Coming To Woburn, Burlington, Reading, Wakefield

    Free, on-demand, all-electric microtransit service, The Link, is set to launch in Woburn, Burlington, Reading, Wakefield.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  5. Tasty Awards Recognize Behind-the-Scenes of Haverhill Restaurant Week - WHAV

    The Sixth Annual Tasty Awards in Haverhill, Massachusetts, were held at downtown's Joseph’s Trattoria to celebrate the success of Haverh Restaurant Week.

    Full story at whav.net ↗

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The rest of what BaseLocal keeps current for the city.

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