• 🎨 Lake Quannapowitt Art Show – Only a Few Spots Left

    FOLQ hosting an art show featuring artwork of Lake Quannapowitt and its surrounding natural lands. Theme: Celebrating the Natural Beauty of Our Lake Show Dates: May 1st and 2nd, 2026 Location: Albion Cultural Exchange Pre-registration has closed for this Art Show but we have a limited number of spaces still available. The show is open...

  • 🧹 Lake Cleanup with Weston & Sampson

    The tradition continues! Volunteers from Weston & Sampson Engineering & Environmental Consulting will spend an evening at the Lake. They will clean up trash, remove invasive plants, and plant new additions to the Gertrude Spaulding garden at the north end of the lake. Our sincere thanks for Weston & Sampson's many years of volunteerism with...

  • Tickets Now Available: Annual Meeting & Dinner

    Bear Hill Golf Club 2 North St, Stoneham, United States

    The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt invite all community members to join us at our Annual Meeting and Presentation at Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham on Thursday, May 21, 2026. All are welcome. Guests will enjoy dinner and participate in a short business meeting, followed by an educational presentation and discussion. This year's presentation will...

  • 🎪 Festival by the Lake

    Friends of Lake Quannapowitt is happy to once again participate at the Festival by the Lake, an annual event hosted by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association (WCNA). Come for the many crafters, artists, local organizations, live music, and great food. Visit with the many local nonprofit organizations, including FOLQ, to learn about community services and...

  • 🎣 Free Learn to Fish Session at Lake Quannapowitt

    Save the date! July 16, 2026 FOLQ is thrilled to once again partner with MassWildlife to host a “Learn to Fish” event for ages 5 and up. This free, family friendly fishing class at Lake Quannapowitt from 5:30 – 7:30 PM will occur before the beginning of that night’s Movie by the Lake. All Ages...

  • 🎪 FOLQ at Town Day on the Common

    Bandstand/Lower Common Lake Quannapowitt Church Street, Wakefield, MA, United States

    The Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce will host Town Day on the Common. Stop by the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt table at Town Day on the Lower Common. See the work we do, learn about the latest happenings around the lake, check out volunteer opportunities, and take home some fresh...