Name: Movies at the Mansion: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
Start: 2026-07-23T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Lyman Estate

Lyman Estate

Summer nights are perfect for a free outdoor movie on the historic Lyman Estate grounds. Come early to walk the landscape, explore the ca. 1793 mansion, have a picnic, and enjoy pre-show musical entertainment by the Waltham High School show band. Mansion opens at 7:00 p.m.


Please bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown indoors. Candy and drinks are available for sale. Alcohol is not permitted.<img data-src="https://assets.historicnewengland.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06133509/How-to-Train.jpg" data-sizes data-srcset />How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2010): A misfit Viking teen befriends a dragon, despite his tribe's tradition of dragon slaying, in this adaptation of the children's fantasy book by Cressida Cowell.
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Summer nights are perfect for a free outdoor movie on the historic Lyman Estate grounds. Come early to walk the landscape, explore the ca. 1793 mansion, have a picnic, and enjoy pre-show musical entertainment by the Waltham High School show band. Mansion opens at 7:00 p.m.


Please bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown indoors. Candy and drinks are available for sale. Alcohol is not permitted.<img src="https://assets.historicnewengland.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06133530/Nemo.jpg">Finding Nemo (G, 2003): After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey with a new friend to bring him home.
Other films this series: <a href="https://my.historicnewengland.org/26645/mean-girls" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">July 16: Mean Girls (2004)</a> <a href="https://my.historicnewengland.org/26645/howto-train-your-dragon" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">July 23: How to Train Your Dragon (animated, 2010)</a> <a href="https://my.historicnewengland.org/26645/jurassic-park" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">July 30: Jurassic Park (1993)</a>
Generously sponsored by East Cambridge Savings Bank with support from Watertown Savings Bank, Roche Bros, and Waltham Chamber of Commerce.

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About Our Community:
Friends Beyond Boston – Waltham Social (20s–40s) is a local community built around genuine connection, small events, and welcoming spaces where people can actually get to know each other.

This is a member-led group. Members are welcome (never required) to host or co-host simple events with support, or help out behind the scenes, it’s how we keep things fun, varied, and shaped by the people who make this community special.
Learn more on our website: https://walthamsocial.com

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About this event:Looking to make new friends without the pressure?This lunch at Ponzu is perfect for anyone wanting to explore new restaurants and meet people who actually want to connect.We're a welcoming group who believes the best friendships start over great food.Expect Korean-Japanese fusion, easy conversation, and people just like you looking to build real connections.Event will have max of 10-12 people after verifying with restaurant.
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⏰ Timing:We'll be making reservations so try to be as on time as you can. We'll give a grace period of around 15 minutes or so before people start looking at the menu and ordering, so if you're late keep that in mind.Feel free to leave when you need to, as soon as you're done, or stay as long as you want!
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Parking: Aside from street parking, closest lots are: Embassy Lot (4 min walk), Crescent St Lot (2-3 min walk), Spruce St Lot (2-3 min walk), Walnut and Chestnut St Lots (4-6 min walks respectively)
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⚠️ RSVP Policy (Please Read)This is an event for members of this Meetup/Heylo group who RSVP in advance.For safety and group flow, walk-ins and guests not on the RSVP list cannot join.We love meeting new people, just be sure to RSVP ahead of time so we know you’re coming!
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About Our Community:
Friends Beyond Boston – Waltham Social (20s–40s) is a local community built around genuine connection, small events, and welcoming spaces where people can actually get to know each other.

This is a member-led group. Members are welcome (never required) to host or co-host simple events with support, or help out behind the scenes, it’s how we keep things fun, varied, and shaped by the people who make this community special.
Learn more on our website: https://walthamsocial.com
Our coffee socials are one of our core recurring events and a great way to meet friendly, welcoming members.
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Looking to meet new people over a great cup of coffee?Join us at Café on the Common in Waltham for a relaxed, conversational Coffee Social!
The café’s cozy atmosphere makes it a perfect spot to connect with others, unwind, and start your morning with community.We’ll get together for friendly conversation and a laid-back morning together. 
This event is great for anyone looking to meet like-minded people, whether you’re new to the area or just looking to expand your circle. It's a great one if you're looking to get to know the group also with a low key event.
☕ Please support the café by making a purchase, as we are using their space and their staff is awesome.
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The event is listed for one hour because that’s the time I can usually commit to as the host, but we almost always stay longer, myself included.Feel free to join a little later if needed and stay as long as you'd like to chat and connect.
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