Leominster Recreation

09/22/2026

How fast are you at putting together a LEGO set? You can find out at our LEGO Speed Building Competition!

🧱 Register online (ages 7+): https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30448

No prior competition experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and love of building!

Each participant receives the same unopened LEGO set and has two hours to complete the build while competing against others in their age division. The fastest accurate build wins! Every participant keeps their LEGO set, and prizes are awarded to the top 3 finishers. All materials are provided.

Division Times:
Youth Division: 9:00am – 11:00am (Check-in starts at 8:45am, prompt start at 9:00am)
Teen Division: 12:00pm - 2:00pm (Check-in starts at 11:45am, prompt start at 12:00pm)
Adult Division: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Check-in starts at 2:45pm, prompt start at 3:00pm)

Instructor: Christine
Location: Leominster Veterans Center
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Category/Cost:
Youth Division: Ages 7-12 - $45.00
Teen Division: Ages 13-17 - $60.00
Adult Division: Ages 18+ - $85.00

09/22/2026

Did you miss the hike around the Boutelle Conservation Area with the Leominster Trail Stewards? Don't worry! We have pics to share 👇👇

The next hike is on September 26, 2026, and it's a Full Moon Hike to the Monoosnoc Trail Overlook! Dogs are welcome too (on a leash)!

🌕Register online here: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30451

This is a 3.5-mile, moderate hike. Good hiking shoes/boots and hiking poles are highly recommended, along with long pants, headlamps or flashlights, water, and bug spray. Leashed dogs are welcome!

DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026
AGES: All
TIME: 7:00pm
COST: FREE
SITE: Meet at the lower parking lot at Leominster High School then carpool to the Granite Street Trailhead.

09/22/2026

🏀🏀🏀Volunteer Coaches Needed! 🏀🏀🏀

For the Mark Osowski Basketball League, grades 1-4, there must be at least 2 coaches per team (3 coaches maximum). No experience necessary!

⛹️‍♂️ Download the application from our website, fill it out, and return it to the office with a picture ID. All Coaches MUST be able to pass a CORI/SORI check:
https://www.leominster-ma.gov/385/Seasonal-Employment

⛹️‍♀️Give us a call with any questions! (978)534-7529

⛹️There will be a mandatory coaches meeting for ALL head coaches, regardless of length of coaching experience with us. Date and time: TBD

09/22/2026

The deadline to register your Li'l Dribblers (grades 1-2) and Shooting Stars (grades 3-4) for our Mark Osowski Fall Basketball Leagues is October 13, 2026!

🏀Learn more and register online: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30461

(We always get questions about game times, etc., and we'll have that info after registrations close when we know how many teams we have. The coaches will reach out to you with their practice and game schedules before Oct 24th.)

09/21/2026

Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to Barrett Park to install the new trail markers during the United Way Day of Caring through the United Way of North Central Massachusetts, and of course, to our amazing Leominster Trail Stewards! 🫶

Come on over to the park to check them out! You can't miss 'em!

09/21/2026

Time to get creative, Leominster! Barrett Park needs scarecrows and we're excited to see what you create!

😱 Fall-themed prizes will be awarded to the top three scarecrows based on public voting. Learn more: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30455

📱If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Department at (978)534-7529.

BUILDING/DROP-OFF PERIOD: September 24-October 8
DISPLAY/VOTING PERIOD: October 10- October 18
DROP-OFF TIMES: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
AGES: All
COST: Free
SITE: Barrett Park

09/21/2026

Time is just flying, Leominster! Here's a list of the programs with open registrations:

🍁Register online: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30450

September:

😱Sept 24 - Oct 18 = Scarecrow Alley Contest at Barrett Park (All ages)
🌝Sept 26 = Harvest Full Moon Hike at Monoonoc Trail Overlook (All ages)

October:

🌽Oct 2 = Co****le and Chill (Ages 18+)
🎨Oct 3 = Rebel Art Studio Workshop (18+)
🎃Oct 9 = Pumpkins in the Park (All ages)
🥾Oct 17 = North to South Monoosnoc Trail Hike - 9 miles! (Ages 18+)
🐿Oct 21 = Critter Quest (Ages 6 - 9)
🏀Oct 24 = Mark Osowski Basketball Leagues (Grades 1 - 4)
🧩Oct 24 = Puzzle Palooza (Ages 18+)
🧱Oct 25 = LEGO Speed Building Competition (Ages 7+)
👶Oct 27 = Safe Sitter Babysitting (Ages 11 - 16)

November:

👟Nov 3 = Fitness Fun with Kathi (18+)
🩹Nov 4 = Teen & Adult Heath and Safety CPR/AED (Ages 14+)
🎲Nov 20 = Family Board Game Night (All ages)
🎨Nov 21 = Rebel Art Studio Workshop (18+)
📣Nov23 = Family Disney Bingo Night (All ages)
🥾Nov 24 = Full Moon Hike at South Monoosnoc Overlook (All ages)
🧩Nov 28 = Puzzle Palooza (Ages 18+)

December:

🧱Dec 4 = Youth LEGO time (Ages 6 - 9)
🎨Dec 5 = Rebel Art Studio Workshop (18+)
🎁Dec 9 = Kids Holiday Gift Making (Ages 6 - 9)
🏠Dec 10 = Gingerbread House Decorating (All ages)
🧱Dec 11 = LEGO Adult Build Night (Ages 18+)
🧩Dec 19 = Puzzle Palooza (Ages 18+)
🥾Dec 23 = Full Moon Hike at Sholan Farms (All ages)

09/18/2026

How does pumpkin carving, pizza, and a Halloween-themed movie sound to you?

🎃 Register online: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30445

Leominster Residents Only!

DATES: October 9, 2026
DAYS: Friday
TIME: 5:30pm-8:30pm
AGES: All, children must be accompanied by an adult
COST: $20.00 per participant Resident only
SITE: Barrett Park

09/18/2026

Join us for an evening of board games on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.!

🎲 Register online - a minimum of one adult and one child are required for each registration: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30443

A selection of classic and modern board games will be available for participants to learn, play, and discover together. This self-guided program encourages families to try something new, build connections, and have fun in a welcoming community setting.

DATE: Friday, November 20
TIME: 5:30pm-7:00pm
AGES: All
COST: $5 Res./$10 Non-Res. per person
SITE: Leominster Public Library

09/18/2026

Y'all ready for the 33rd Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival-Leominster in downtown Leominster tomorrow?

📅 TOMORROW — Saturday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Downtown Leominster
FREE admission. FREE parking. FREE fun!

🚨🍎 TOMORROW! TOMORROW! TOMORROW! 🍎🚨
The wait is almost over!
Tomorrow, Downtown Leominster becomes the place to be for the 33rd Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival! 🎉🌳
🛍️ 180 vendors
🎶 Live entertainment
🍴 Delicious food
🎪 Family fun
🍎 Apple crisp
❤️ Community spirit
📅 TOMORROW — Saturday, Sept. 19
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Downtown Leominster
FREE admission. FREE parking. FREE fun!
Who’s ready?! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️