Veterans Week Events in Stoneham

Veteran 5K and 11K Race Registration

Parking Info for the Field of Honor.

The Field of Honor is on the Field in Front of the Stoneham Central Middle School (101 Central St). Please be aware that school will be in session on weekdays. There is no parking along the entrance roadway between 7am-4pm on weekdays. If you are able, we ask that you park in some of the further lots where possible to allow those with mobility issues the parking closer to the Field. Also please be courteous to local businesses that are open near the school.

There is public parking in the lot next to Walgreens by the Tri-Community Greenway, as well as at the Pomeworth end of the entrance to the Middle School. On-street Parking is allowed on Central Street EXCEPT for the section between Elm and William Streets. There is also street parking on Pomeworth Street itself and on William between Pomeworth and Pleasant Streets, but not between Pomeworth and Main Streets.

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·        Friday, Nov. 6, 1:00pm -  Field of Honor Open To Public

·       Sat, Nov. 7, 2:00pm - Field of Honor Opening Ceremony

·       Sunday, Nov. 15, 2:30pm -  Field of Honor Closing Ceremony

·       Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:00pm-7:00 pm – Dedicated flags that people want to retain can be picked up at Stoneham Town Hall.

Field of Honor Activities

  • See flyer at left for all events

  • Taps is played at the Field of Honor daily @ 5 pm - rain or shine

  • Food Donations for Veterans - Collected throughout the event, at the Field. Item List on website & at Field

  • Worn Flag Drop Off - Worn and unserviceable flags for retirement will be collected throughout the event at the Field

  • Educational materials - short classes for Middle School students at the field, educating them on local Veterans, and flag protocols. Specific new events will also be added for public attendance.

  • Field Of Honor Flag Event

    This weeklong event is open to the public 24/7. Feel free to walk through the sea of flags or bring a chair and sit and reflect. There will be over 500 flags flying this year . Click here to dedicate a flag. https://www.stonehamfieldofhonor.com/store

  • Veterans Day Ceremony

    Veterans Day - 11/11 Ceremony at Town Hall (inside) at 10:30am. Thank you pins and cards will be given out to Veterans in attendance, from the Town of Stoneham. Pizza and drinks will be served to Veterans following the ceremony.

  • Racer lined up at starting gate

    Veterans Day Run

    The Veterans Day 5K and 11K Race starts directly after the Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:30am in front of Town Hall Central Street. Come and cheer on the participants! TO REGISTER or for more information, see the race website.

  • Veterans Photo Project

    The Veterans Committee is working to add photos of local veterans to our slide show , that we show yearly on Veterans Day at the Town Hall ceremony. Must either be a current resident or previously lived in Stoneham. Honoree can be either living or deceased. Send your photo(s), with name (and rank if known) to stonehamveterans@gmail.com

  • Taps Played Nightly at 5pm

    We have been fortunate to have musical volunteers from high school students, teachers, and adults from the community to have live taps played at the field of honor rain or shine. Visit the field at 5pm for a special moment.

    If you are can play taps and would like to participate, sign up at the volunteer link on this site.

  • William F Buckley Ceremony

    William F Buckley monument ceremony - to take place directly after the Town Hall ceremony 11/11 completes at 11:45am. 10 minutes in duration. Very moving ceremony of a highly decorated local legend. Located in the Square in front of Butcher shop. Ceremony is performed by fellow unit members of the 54th Special Forces group.

  • Veterans Breakfast

    Veterans Services Officer Jason Thompson will be hosting a veterans breakfast at the Stoneham Senior Center on Tuesday, November 3rd, at 9:00am. All are welcome to arrive earlier for coffee. Space is limited so call ahead to register. 781-363-9970

  • Flag Retirement Ceremony

    VFW Post #620 will be performing a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Thursday, November 12th at 4:00pm at the Middle School Field. We will be collecting worn and used flags all week at the Field of Honor Information booth. Join us for this special ceremony.

  • Flag Football Clinic ( Boys & Girls ages 5-15)

    Free Flag foot ball clinic on (Sunday, November 8, at 2pm at Pomeworth Field, being offered by elite high school athlete Alessia Cromwell of Stoneham. She was competitor in the national US Military Appreciation Bowl and will be bringing a professional surprise guest to assist. Open to both Boys and Girls. Space is limited . Registration Link will be added shortly.

  • Flag Scavenger Hunt 2026

    Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 3:15 pm for a fun scavenger hunt to celebrate the American Flag and the Countries 250th Anniversary! Registration link will be added shortly.

  • Food Drive

    Collecting items from Nov 6-15th at the Field of Honor, 101 Central Street Stoneham MA 02180

    ITEMS NEEDED:

    Coffee; Caffeinated unflavored; both drip and instant

    Ramen Noodles

    Canned Soups: Chowder, Hearty Beef, Hearty Chicken, Italian Wedding Soup, Minestrone, Lentil

    Oatmeal, Instant Packets, Flavored and Plain

    Canned Meats, Corned Beef Hash, Spam

    Canned Ravioli, Canned Beefaroni

    Cookies: Chocolate Chip, Oreo-like, Sandwich, Sugar, etc.

    Snacks: Popcorn, Granola Bars

    Plastic Wrap

    Crackers: Saltines, Ritz, Club, Wheat Thins

    Toiletries

    Food Storage Wraps and Bags

    Facial Tissue

    Paper Towels

    PLEASE NO PERISHABLE ITEMS