14th annual Massachusetts Walking Tour brings music, community, and hiking to Reading, Winchester, and Tewksbury

Jun 15

The 14th annual Massachusetts Walking Tour is set to return from June 27 to June 29, 2025, offering a one-of-a-kind blend of public hiking and free community concerts. This year’s tour will journey through Reading, Winchester, and Tewksbury, inviting residents to explore local trails and enjoy live performances in welcoming community spaces.

Since its founding in 2012, Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards have organized this annual pedestrian-powered tour to support the arts and encourage land conservation. Each concert is a collaboration with local artists, musicians, educators, trail managers, and land trust groups. The tour not only highlights artistic diversity but also promotes recreational land use and fosters community dialogue.

Tour schedule

The Massachusetts Walking Tour features daily hikes open to the public and evening concerts with local musicians.

Friday, June 27 - Reading

3:00 pm: Public hike of Reading Town Forest starting from Wood End School
6:00 pm: Free Community Concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading

Saturday, June 28 - Winchester

3:00 pm: Public hike of the Tri-Community Trail departing from the church
6:00 pm: Free Community Concert at Winchester Unitarian Society

Sunday, June 29 - Tewksbury

12:00 pm: Public hike of the Tewksbury Hospital Conservation Trail starting from the chapel

2:00 pm: Free Community Concert at Tewksbury Hospital Chapel

More information

For complete hiking route details, parking information, and concert specifics, visit MassWalkingTour.org.

The tour is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a passionate hiker, a music enthusiast, or someone looking to spend time in the community, the Massachusetts Walking Tour offers a welcoming space to connect with nature, music, and neighbors.

This year’s tour is sponsored by private donations and supported in part by the Blackstone Valley Music and Performing Arts Collaborative (501(c)(3)). Community members can contribute to the tour’s continued success by donating at MassWalkingTour.org.