Chess around Dedham
37 upcoming events
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See it on a mapVenues at a glanceChess around Dedham isn't all silent games: rated tournaments, frantic blitz, clubs that welcome beginners and international opens, from the neighbourhood club to the big open. Whether you're rated 2000 Elo or still learning to castle, there's a seat for you.
Events — chess around Dedham
Mon9
Today
Tue10
Tomorrow
Wed11
Wednesday 11 November
Thu12
Thursday 12 November
Fri13
Friday 13 November
Sat14
Saturday 14 November
Sun15
Sunday 15 November
Later
Mon 16 · 5 PMFree
Chess
Chess Hour (Boudreau)
Boudreau Branch
Tue 17
Chess
Teen Board Game Night
Teen Room
Tue 17 · 5 PM
Chess
McAuliffe - Kids' Chess Club
McAuliffe Library
Tue 17 · 6 PM
Chess
Teen Board Game Night
Waltham Public Library
Wed 18 · 4 PM
Chess5–15 yrs
Chess Club
Wayland Free Public Library
Wed 18 · 5 PMFree
Chess
Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Stoughton Public Library
Wed 18 · 6 PM
Chess7–12 yrs
Chess Academy for ages 7-12
Ashland Public Library
Wed 18 · 6 PM
Chess
Intergenerational Chess
Lincoln Public Library
Thu 19 · 3:30 PM
Chessfrom 6 yrs
Chess Club for Kids
Belmont Public Library
Thu 19 · 4 PM
Chess
Chess Club, Grades K & up
Goodnow Library
Thu 19 · 6 PM
Chess
Chess Club
Medway Public Library
Fri 20 · 11 AMFree
ChessCard games
Coffee and Games! (Boudreau)
Boudreau Branch
Sat 21 · 10:15 AM
Chess8–12 yrs
Chess Club for Ages 8-12
Medfield Public Library
Sat 21 · 1 PM
Chess
Youth Chess Meet Up (Ages 5+)
Mansfield Public Library
Sat 21 · 1 PM
Chess
Chess Club
Medford Public Library
Sat 21 · 1 PMFree
Chess
Chess at the Cafe
The Mill Cafe
Wed 2 · 5 PMFree
Chess
Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Stoughton Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 5 PMFree
Chess5–12 yrs
Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Stoughton Public Library
Wed 16 Dec · 5 PMFree
Chess
Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Stoughton Public Library
Wed 23 Dec · 5 PMFree
Chess5–12 yrs
Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Stoughton Public Library
Wed 30 Dec · 5 PMFree
Chess5–12 yrs
Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Stoughton Public Library
Wed 6 Jan · 5 PMFree
Chess5–12 yrs
Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Stoughton Public Library
Fri 8 Jan
ChessTournament
15th Annual Boston Chess Congress - U2100
Boston
Wed 13 Jan · 5 PMFree
ChessAccessible
Drop in Chess for ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Stoughton Public Library
See also around Dedham
Fri 13 · 7:30 PM$981
RockConcert
Creedence Revived - Creedence Clearwater Revisited Tribute
Norwood Theatre
Sun 15 · 7 PM$39.19
PopFolk / Acoustic
November 15, 2026 - NICOLAS EMDEN!
Westwood
Thu 12 · 6:30 PM$33.85–49.87
Folk / AcousticConcert
Trillium Presents: Reed Foehl
Trillium - Canton
Sat 14 · 6 PM$33.85–44.52
World musicConcert
Iwer George the Big Man in the Soca Business in Boston
1 Westinghouse Plaza bldg 10, Boston
Thu 19 · 7:45 PMFree
Concert
THE JUKE
Roundhead Brewing Company, Boston
Thu 19 · 8 PMFree
ConcertAccessible
The JUKE (November 2026)
Roundhead Brewing, Boston
Sat 21 · 3 PM$15
ClassicalConcert
WCMS "American Composers" 3: Quinlan Facey, piano recital
United Church in Walpole
Thu 19 · 6 PMFree
Parties
Salvage Angel's V.I.P Holiday Party
83 Morse St, Norwood
Sat 21 · 6 PM$115.97
Parties
Traitors & Hunters | Murder at The Mansion
MIT Endicott House, Dedham
Sat 21 · 4 PM$17.85
Fashion & DesignClub
Karice Designs 1yr Anniversary Fashion Show
Ambience Restaurant & Bar, Canton
Fri 20 · 7 PMFree
Parties
FRIENDSGIVING 2026
Fountain of Grace Church, Canton
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Wed 18 · 7 PM
TalkHeritage
[IN-PERSON] Watch Party at the Day House: King Philip's War
Norwood Historical Society
Sat 21 · 6:30 PM$65.87–87.21
FoodWellness
A Letter To Myself - Volume III
Emerald City Plant Shop, Norwood
Thu 12 · 1 PM
CinemaAccessible
Sensory-friendly Thursday Movie
Morrill Memorial Library, Norwood
Fri 20 · 7 PM$71.21
FoodFolk / Acoustic
Temazcal hosts Leyenda 1925
Temazcal Tequila Cantina, Dedham
Tue 17 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Between the Lines Book Group
Endicott Branch Library, Dedham
Wed 18 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Main Library Book Group
Main Library, Dedham
Thu 19 · 6 PMFree
Food
Complimentary Wine Sampling @ Walpole | Thanksgiving Sampling
The Wine Cellar Outlet Walpole
At 7:30 PM
Literature
Biography Book Club
Canton Public Library
Wed 18 · 5:45 PM
TalkFood
Culinary Chronicles of New England 'Dinner and a Talk' with Alyssa, Malissa, and Danielle from the Patuxet Homesite exploring Wampanoag Food Sovereignty Past and Present
Northern Spy Restaurant, Canton
Fri 13$20
ExhibitionHeritage
Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution
Eustis Estate, Milton
At 6 PM
TalkScience
From Doormats to Dynasty and Beyond: A Patriots Celebration
Dover Town Library
Sun 22 · 11 AM$25–35
RunningSports & fitness
The 40th Running of the Norwood Turkey Trot
245 Nichols Street, Norwood
Sun 29 · 8 AM$0–38.80
OutdoorsWater sports
NEMBA Adventure Series - 11th Annual Turkey Afterburner MTB Festival!
Hale Education, Inc., Westwood
Sun 22 · 9 AM
RunningOutdoors
Champions of Wellness Road Race
Canton High School
Thu 26 · 8 AM
RunningTrail & ultra
15th Annual Family Gratitude 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Run - Ripples of Hope: November 26, 2026
Endicott Estate, Dedham
Sun 15 · 10 AM
RunningSports & fitness
22nd Annual Canton Road Race 5K/10K
Trillium Brewing Company, Canton
Sat 14 · 9:50 AM$25–30
RunningHiking
Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk
109 Stone Street, Walpole
Sat 14 · 10 AM
RunningTrail & ultra
26th annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk
109 Stone Street, Walpole, MA 02081
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Venues — chess around Dedham
Lower Mills Library
3 events
Medfield Public Library
2 events
Stoughton Public Library
8 events
Boston
1 event
Waltham Public Library
2 events
Teen Room
2 events
Boudreau Branch
2 events
North End Library
2 events
Belmont Public Library
2 events
Medford Public Library
2 events
Ashland Public Library
1 event
Goodnow Library
1 event
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play chess around Dedham?
Between affiliated clubs, chess cafés and one-off tournaments, there's no shortage of chances. The most active spots show up in the list above.
Do I need a rating to play chess around Dedham?
No — plenty of clubs and amateur tournaments welcome beginners. The level and the entry conditions are spelled out on every event.