Free events in Waltham, MA

A free comedy open mic lights up The Jungle Community Music Club with a mix of emerging and seasoned comedians trying out fresh material. Expect a relaxed night of quick stand up sets and plenty of laughs. Performers can sign up on a show-and-go basis, with the list capped at 35. Sets are 4 minutes, or 5 minutes with a food purchase.

The farmers market in Davis Square is back. Check online for up-to-date vendor information and a map of the market.

The East Boston Farmers Market brings the neighborhood together in Central Square Park with fresh, locally sourced food and community activities. Since 2008, NeighborHealth has organized and operated the market with a focus on improving health in East Boston while supporting the local food system. Shoppers find seasonal produce from nearby farms, raw honey, artisan bread, coffee, tea, and ready-to-eat options such as Mexican elotes. Local makers set up each week with handmade goods, and community organizations share free resources. Kids can take part in programs like POP Club and Summer Eats, which provides free meals for children. The season opens with a live cooking demonstration offering complimentary samples and music alongside a variety of food and craft vendors. Whether picking up groceries, enjoying a snack, or taking part in the programming, the market offers a welcoming setting for all.

Music Bingo brings lively competition to CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide with a DJ spinning familiar tracks and players racing to fill their cards. It is free to enter, and prizes are awarded every round. Cards feature song titles and artists instead of numbers, so when a track plays, mark the match and aim for five in a row in any direction to call bingo and win. Expect two to three quick rounds that keep the energy high from start to finish. Welcoming to casual listeners and competitive players alike, no special music knowledge is required... just listen, mark, and have fun.

A meeting of the MBTA Board of Directors is scheduled. Further details are available through the official event listing.

Union Square Main Streets brings together more than 60 local food producers for the 22nd annual farmers market, a community gathering focused on fresh, regional food. Browse a wide selection that includes seasonal fruits and vegetables, proteins, freshly baked bread, jams, hot sauces, pickles and more. Enjoy ready-to-eat food and drinks while you explore the stalls, meet growers and makers, and connect with community organizations. Recognized as the Best Farmers Market in Somerville by readers of The Somerville Times, the market also offers SNAP matching in partnership with the City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, with acceptance varying by vendor.

The Waltham Farmers' Market brings together more than 35 vendors each week with a broad selection that includes fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, meat, dairy, seafood, baked goods, coffee, and more. It takes place rain or shine in the former Elks parking lot, offering a convenient spot to browse a wide range of fresh foods and specialty items in one visit.

Settle in by the Mystic River for a free outdoor yoga session that focuses on relaxation and renewal. The class is led by YogaSix and supported by Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Bring your own yoga mat and a water bottle. Weekly registration is required to attend. If bad weather is expected, participants will be notified of any cancellation the night before. Mass General Brigham Health Plan partners with this series to promote well-being through mindful movement, noting that yoga can help ease pain such as headaches, carpal tunnel, neck and shoulder strain, and arthritis.

Take a guided stroll around Jamaica Pond with the Jamaica Plain Historical Society. Discover how this area shifted from an enclave of Boston’s elite to an industrious site where ice was harvested each winter. Hear stories of prominent neighbors such as Francis Parkman and James Michael Curley, and follow the landscape’s journey from private estates and warehouses to the public park enjoyed today. The walk is free and typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes. No reservations are required. Meet the guide at the bandstand. Tours may be canceled in case of heavy rain or if the City issues an excessive heat warning. If you cannot attend in person, an online version is available to take anytime.

The NESFA Library is open to the public during Library Hours. Members may check out or return books, magazines, audiobooks, and DVDs, and everyone can browse more than 20,000 items, read on site, or chat with others. There are also video showings at the Clubhouse after Library Hours, and separate events will be posted for those. Membership costs $24 per year and is open to anyone.