Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Park Run 5K
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Heart Pond, 371 Acton Road, Chelmsford, MA, United States
Starting point for this run is the Town Land at Heart Pond. The event will run weekly as a group community 5km fun run for families, starting at 9am every Saturday. We will seek to run through the winter with the option to cancel if the weather is bad certain weeks. There will be no race like features, arches, timing, finish tap. People will be asked to bring reusable drink cups. A water station will be provided.

Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting 2024
2024-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Date: Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, 2 p.m.

Location: Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton

Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT and hear about trail construction in Sudbury and other trail news.

Parking is available at Pedal Power and additional parking is available at Patriot Square, across Great Road from Pedal Power.

Light refreshments will be served.

Framingham Earth Day
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Framingham Center Common, Vernon Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
Framingham Center Common, (at Edgell Road/Vernon Street)
Rain date: Saturday, May 3rd, 11 am to 3 p.m.
For more information or to volunteer at the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail booth contact Ed Kross: ekross1976@gmail.com

Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Carlisle town center, 83 School Street, Carlisle, MA, United States
Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Carlisle Center, Carlisle, MA
Meet Nibi, the nationally famous rescue beaver!
For more information or to volunteer at the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail booth contact Glenn Reed: greed@gdrconsulting.net

AMC Turns 50 Hike on the Bay Circuit Trail
2025-05-31 08:00 - 13:00 | MA
Join us in celebrating AMC Boston’s 50th Anniversary in 2025 on the Bay Circuit Trail on May 31st. The Bay Circuit Trail circles Boston in a broad crescent from Kingston Bay to Plum Island, and features a mix of conservation land trails, road walks, and opportunities to see historic sites and neighborhoods at walking speed. We are posting trips covering almost the entire trail on May 31 – together we will try to hike the BCT in a single day! We’ll walk a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
We will do the 7 mile section from Lowell, point D on map 5B to Acton, near point G on map 5B which can be found at https://www.baycircuit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BCT_MapBook_Hike_Nov2024_Map5B.pdf.
We will meet at the town parking lot in Acton, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MtFx7Gp68xJGUEpL6
we’ll then consolidate into half the cars and carpool to the Lowell start here: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//42.6132228,-71.3256451/@42.6117265,-71.3285852,1354m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUwNy4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3
You can become familiar with the route using this guide: https://www.baycircuit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Section5B_2024_HIKE.pdf
Note, the above says no trail parking at the Lowell end, but that has been changed and parking is now permitted on weekends!
Pretzel the hiking hound will join us and the trip is open to other well behaved on-leash dogs.
We plan a fairly leisurely walk with breaks every 15-20 minutes. Please bring what you require for 4 hours of hiking, water, snacks, lunch, sun screen, insect repellent, first aid, weather appropriate attire, etc.
Contact: Jesse Waites (617) 523-0676 jesse@amcboston.org

Summer Solstice Bike Ride
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Friday, June 20, 2025 6 p.m. (Rain date, June 21)
Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton
Parking available at Pedal Power and across Great Road
Come walk or ride on the BFRT
Join the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza
Contact Barbara Pike: bbpike@AOL.com

Carlisle Old Home Day 2025
2025-06-21 09:00 - 14:30 | Carlisle town center, 83 School Street, Carlisle, MA, United States
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Country Fair, Carlisle Center
Contact Glenn Reed: greed@gdrconsulting.net
As part of Carlisle’s beloved Old Home Day weekend on June 20 to 22, the Friends will have a table at the Country Fair on Saturday, June 21. To keep abreast of the weekend’s details as they emerge, including Carlisle’s 3rd Annual Music Festival, go to: Carlisle Old Home Day

October 19, 2025 - "Tales from the Rail Trail" Presentation by Len Simon
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | GoodnowLibary, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Sudbury Goodnow Library Community Meeting Room.
“Tales from the Rail Trail,” A slide presentation about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury by Len Simon.

October 25, 2025 - Adaptive Cycling Event - Sudbury, MA
2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:00 | BroadacresPk, 62 Morse Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m for an Adaptive Cycling Event for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Broadacres Farm Parking Lot (62 Morse Road), Sudbury.
Phone registration: 413-584-2052.

October 29, 2025 - "Trek and Treat" Halloween Bike Ride
2025-10-29 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 3 to 4 p.m. “Trek and Treat” Halloween Bike Ride. Meet at the West Concord Bike Share and bicycle to East Acton Village Green (1.9 miles on the BFRT).
Prizes for best costume and bike decoration. Sponsored by Community Bike Share.
The West Concord Bike Share is at the entrance to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail near the bridge over the Nashoba Brook adjacent to Brookside Square at 70 Beharrell Street.

November 10, 2025 - BFRT in Framingham Community Information session
2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | FramMainLib, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA, 01702, United States
Join us on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7 p.m. for a Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Community Information session: a discussion of the design of the northern section of the BFRT in Framingham. This event will be at the Costin Room of Framingham’s Main Library, 49 Lexington St, Framingham, MA.
Download the Press Release (PDF)

November 23, 2025 - Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting
2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. for the Friends’ Annual Meeting.
Location: Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton
Light refreshments will be served.

Saturday April 25, 2026 - Framingham Earth Day Festival
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Framingham Center Common, Vernon Street, Framingham, MA, United States
This annual family event is full of great exhibitors and ideas on ways to live more sustainably… and live more lightly on our beautiful mother earth!
Contact: Ed Kross ekross1976@gmail.com
FRAMINGHAM EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Carlisle Public School, 83 School Street, Carlisle, MA, 01741, United States
Route to Sustainability Day 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
Carlisle Public School Gym
83 School St. Enter by the solar canopy parking lot on Church St.
This Earth Day event will be chock full of environmental information, activities, live wildlife, crafts, tasty treats, and fun for all ages!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 - AMC Saturday Cruise on the Bruce Freeman & Mass Central Rail Trails
2026-05-09 09:30 - 23:30 | Diamond Crossing, 37 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
Come and check out where the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) connect on a Saturday morning.
WHEN: Saturday, May 9th, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
WHERE: 37 Union Ave, Sudbury, MA 01776, where the BFRT and MCRT connect off Union St. Park at Parkinson Field, 42-44 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, and ride south to the start.
WHAT TO EXPECT: A 2-hour ride on two extensive rail trails in eastern Massachusetts. We will ride at a pace of about 10mi/hour for just under 2 hours. This will be a scenic and social ride on paved rail trails with a few road crossings. The goal of this ride is to experience a new extension of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and to make new friends! We will not be aiming for speed but will go the distance by riding at a casual pace for about 18 miles. This ride will be most comfortable for people who have spent time on their bikes already this spring and have built some riding endurance. It is also ideal for people who want to ride a good distance and do not want to ride on the road.
WHAT TO BRING: Your bike, helmet, and comfortable clothing for riding. A breezy morning can be chillier than you’d expect! Please also come prepared with 2L of water and snacks that you carry either in a small pack or on your bike. If you have a bike maintenance/repair kit, that is also encouraged.
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED: The ride leader will bring along some donuts and juice!
If you have any questions or concerns about this ride, please reach out to the ride leader, Amber Stearns: astearns@outdoors.org
If you are unsure whether the distance and speed of this ride are a good fit for you or not, don’t hesitate to contact Amber, who can provide feedback and assist in your decision.
In the case of heavy rain or inclement weather, this ride will be postponed to the summer. Amber will reach out to registered participants 48-24 hours in advance of the ride to confirm your attendance and provide any additional ride updates.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Paul Revere's Bike Ride
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, CONCORD, MA, 01742, United States
Paul Revere’s Bike Ride
Saturday, May 16, 10am – 2 pm
Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA
Join the 2nd Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride on Saturday, May 16, to support the Concord Museum’s vital school programs.
Ride through history in the beautiful and historic Concord area, passing many Revolutionary landmarks such as the North Bridge, the Lexington Battle Green, the Paul Revere capture site, and much more! There are routes of 19 and 32 miles to choose from. Celebrate your ride at the Post-Ride Party with beer, music, and food trucks beginning at 11:30 am at the Concord Museum.
Register here: https://concordmuseum.org/event/second-annual-paul-reveres-bike-ride/

Friday, June 19, 2026 - Summer Solstice Ride
2026-06-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Friday, June 19, 5:30 p.m. (Rain date, June 20)
Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton
Parking available at 179 Great Road
Join us for a walk or ride on the BFRT Then join the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza
Contact Tom Michelman: tmichelman@gmail.com

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - Carlisle Old Home Day - Country Fair
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlisle Public School, 83 School Street, Carlisle, MA, 01741, United States
This year, Carlisle Old Home Day will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Associated events will take place throughout the week and weekend.
There are perennial favorites such as the Great Parade, Country Fair, and Kids Games, as well as newer offerings like Williams Be Yourself Parkour challenge and the Music Festival.
10:00 am to 2 pm at Carlisle Public School

Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Carlisle Old Home Day - Music Festival
2026-06-21 12:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Field, Carlisle, 225 Church Street, Carlisle, MA, 01741, United States
5th Annual Carlisle Music Festival @Old Home Day
See details here: https://www.carlisleohd.org/music-festival.html
Spalding Field, Carlisle, 12 Noon – 7:00 PM
