Your Full Guide to Memorial Day 2025 Events in Metrowest Boston
Memorial Day weekend is about honoring those who have served—and enjoying the community moments that bring us together. Whether you’re looking to attend a local parade, run a scenic trail race, or take part in a solemn remembrance, there’s something for everyone happening in and around Needham this weekend.
Here’s your full guide to Memorial Day 2025 events across Needham, Dover, Dedham, Natick, Medfield, and Newton:
🕊️ Remembrance Ceremonies & Parades
Needham
Memorial Day Observance
- 📅 Monday, May 26 | 8:15 AM – 11:45 AM
- 📍 Public Safety Complex → Memorial Park
- Needham’s tribute includes multiple wreath-laying ceremonies and a community gathering at Memorial Park to honor fallen service members.
Natick
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies
- 📅 Monday, May 26 | 8:45 AM
- 📍 Starts at Town Common
- A traditional parade featuring patriotic music, tributes, and community spirit.
Newton
Wreath-Laying Ceremonies
- 📅 Sunday, May 25 | 9:00 AM
- 📍 Starts at Forte Park, continues citywide
- A quiet and meaningful series of observances at Newton’s memorial sites.
- Details
Medfield
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- 📅 Monday, May 26 | Parade: 10:00 AM | Ceremony: 10:15 AM
- 📍 Janes Avenue → Baxter Park → Vine Lake Cemetery
- Featuring wreath-layings, guest speakers, and patriotic honors.
- Details
Dedham
Ceremony of Remembrance
- 📅 Monday, May 26 | 10:00 AM
- 📍 Brookdale Cemetery
- An annual community tradition to honor Dedham’s local heroes.
- Details
Dover
Memorial Day Observance
- 📅 Friday, May 30 | 6:00 PM
- 📍 Dover Town House, Springdale Ave
- Join Dover for its annual tribute, held on the Friday following the holiday.
- Details
🏃♀️ Special Events & Activities
Dover
Powisset Farm Trail Run
- 📅 Monday, May 26 | 8:00 AM Start
- 📍 Powisset Farm, Dover
- Scenic, family-friendly trail run with options for 1.5M, 5K, 5.6M, and 8.3M routes through farmland and forest trails.
- Register Here
Dedham
Memorial Day Sports Card & Autograph Show
- 📅 Monday, May 26 | 8:30 AM – 2:15 PM
- 📍 Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham
- Explore 85+ vendor tables of sports memorabilia, collectibles, and autograph signings.
- 🎟️ $3 admission | Free for veterans and kids under 12
❤️ Let’s Celebrate & Remember
Whether you're reflecting at a ceremony or running through the woods at Powisset, this weekend offers plenty of meaningful ways to connect with community and country. Let’s come together to remember, celebrate, and enjoy this long weekend close to home.
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