Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

MonsterBash Lowell
2024-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lowell City Hall, Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
MonsterBash returns on Saturday, October 26th, 2024!
MonsterBash is a free and family-friendly Halloween event! Trick or Treat at local businesses, experience Lowell City Hall transformed into a Haunted House, and visit the Neighborhood Haunt at JFK Plaza for free treats and to meet Lowell organizations.
Look for a pumpkin painted on the sidewalk in front of participating Trick or Treat locations.
The Haunted House, Neighborhood Haunt, and Trick or Treating will be from 12pm-3pm.*
*The line for the Haunted House at Lowell City Hall closes at 2:30PM.
Be sure to bring your own bag for your candy haul!
Rain date: Sunday, October 27 from 12-3PM

Dia de los Muertos Tea
2024-10-27 10:00 - 16:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Back by popular demand at The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro: Dia de los Muertos Tea returns! The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a celebratory day that pays respects and remembers departed friends and family, and is the festival that Halloween was intended to be. An afternoon tea of fun including costumes (strongly encouraged), trick-or-treating, crafts, cookie decorating, delicious sweet and savory bites like Dulce de Leche cookies and Jamon y Queso sandwiches, all while sipping J’enwey Teas as this year’s ofrenda to honor lost loved ones is unveiled. For adults, it includes one glass of Schramsberg Mirabelle Rosé. Seatings at 10 am, 12 pm & 2 pm on October 26 & 27, 2024. Adults $85 (plus tax & gratuity). For children (4-12 years), includes trick-or-treating, crafts, cookie decorating, bites and tea or hot chocolate – $60 (plus tax & gratuity). Children 3 and under eat for free.

The Santa Experience
2024-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Luciana Calvin Photography Studio, 21 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
A Santa Visit unlike any Santa visit your child has ever experienced!!
From the first glimpse of Santa to finding their name on his nice list, children are transported into Santa’s Magic world.
During your visit, the kids will explore Santa’s workshop, help him make toys and even plan his trip around the globe.
The Santa Experience creates memories that will last a lifetime. Our photographers will capture each moment for you to enjoy forever.
Treasure these memories in beautiful photos or create a storybook featuring your child’s visit.

Harvest Fest is This Weekend at Wilson Farm!
2024-11-09 11:00 - 2024-11-10 16:00 | Wilson Farm, Lexington MA, Pleasant Street, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02421, United States
Come celebrate our 140th Harvest Nov 9 & 10 11am-4pm.
Hayrides, Food Samples, Carnival Games, Birthday Cake and Ferris Wheel Rides!

Veterans Day Parade 2024
2024-11-11 | Woburn Common, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States
On behalf of The Honorable Mayor Michael P. Concannon in collaboration with the United Veterans Council and the Department of Veteran’s Services for the City of Woburn, would like to cordially invite you to participate in our annual Veteran’s Day parade and ceremony on Woburn Common, Monday, November 11th, 2024.
We will be marching from the South End of Woburn, Main and Cross Street (Bill and Bob’s) to the Common.
We will muster at 10:00AM at Main and Cross Street, call to order will be at 10:15AM and forward at
10:30AM to Woburn Common. The Veteran’s Day ceremony on the common will start at 11AM.
You are additionally invited to this year’s Veteran’s Day Week Activities. Please join us for these events to honor those veterans that have served our country, many at great cost. Please feel free to contact our office if there are any questions. We look forward to your participation in our tribute.

The Acton Lions Club’s 44th Annual Ski & Skate & Gear Sale
2024-11-23 11:00 - 2024-11-24 14:00 | Conant Elementary School, Taylor Road 80, Acton, Massachusetts, 01720, United States
What: The Acton Lions Club’s 44th Annual Ski & Skate & Gear Sale
Where: Conant Elementary School, 80 Taylor Road, Acton.
When: Drop-off:
– Friday November 22nd; 6:30 – 8 pm
– Saturday November 23rd; 8 – 10 am
Sale
– Saturday November 23rd; 11 am – 4 pm
– Sunday November 24th; 10 am – 2 pm
Pay-out or Pick-up:
– Sunday November 24th; 3 – 5 pm Pick up unsold items and consignment payout Sunday. The Lions Club will pay consignment donors 70 percent of the sale price of each item sold. Any items not picked up by 5 p.m. on Nov. 24th will be considered a donation. All money raised will go to local charities.

29th Annual Original Castleberry Faire
2024-11-29 - 2024-12-01 | Shriner’s Auditorium, Fordham Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887, United States
A New England Tradition thrives with Over 250 Juried Artisans Returning for Thanksgiving Weekend!
Join the Celebration as the 29th Annual Castleberry Faire, Arts & Craft Festival returns to the Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA, Thanksgiving Weekend, November 29-December 1, 2024!
Experience this three-day shopping extravaganza featuring America’s Craftspeople showcasing their finest works.
Dive into a world of craftsmanship and creativity across 250+ Booths, offering an abundance of unique finds, including Seasonal Wall Hangings, Beautifully Framed Landscape Photography, Holiday Home Décor, and much more.

City of Lights 2024 - Lowell
2024-11-30 | City of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Join The Holiday-Themed Festivities!
City of Lights in downtown Lowell on Saturday, November 30 is a family event with something for everyone! Main attractions include the Holiday Parade, photos with Santa, a holiday movie screening at the Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, a festive concert, and the annual hot chocolate and window decorating contests (vote for your favorite!) At 4:30 p.m., the parade commences from Jackson Street and ends at City Hall, where Santa Claus will make his first appearance of the season and will throw the switch to light City Hall.
This year, don’t miss the YuleTide Market—a brand-new addition to the City of Lights celebration, hosted by DIY Lowell! 🎄🎁 Stroll through a festive marketplace filled with unique, handmade gifts, local art, and seasonal treats perfect for your holiday shopping.
Mark your calendars and explore the magic at the YuleTide Market—where creativity and community come together to make the season brighter.
Learn more: yuletidemarket.org
For more details, please visit: https://www.lowellcityoflights.org/

Yuletide Market
2024-11-30 12:00 - 2024-12-01 20:00 | City of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
This year, don’t miss the Yuletide Market—a brand-new addition to the City of Lights celebration, hosted by DIY Lowell! 🎄🎁 Stroll through a festive marketplace filled with unique, handmade gifts, local art, and seasonal treats perfect for your holiday shopping.
Mark your calendars and explore the magic at the Yuletide Market—where creativity and community come together to make the season brighter.
Learn more: yuletidemarket.org
Saturday, Nov 30 Noon – 8 pm
Sunday, Dec 1 Noon – 4 pm

For more details on the City of Lights celebration, please visit: https://www.lowellcityoflights.org/

The Umbrella Winter Market 2024
2024-12-06 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Friday, December 6, 2024
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, December 8, 2024
10:00am – 4:00pm
The Umbrella’s Winter Market is an annual three-day show and sale of artist, artisan, and hand-crafted work on all three floors of our beautifully renovated space in Concord, MA. It features dozens of Umbrella Studio Artists, regional Guest Artists, an annual “Off-the-Wall” show with small works for sale, Ceramics Program holiday sale, Arts Education Free Drop-In Family Day info table, , a Ceramic Keepsake-making workshop on Saturday, and more.
Plus, view the “The Alchemy of a Life: Selected Works by Thorpe Feidt” Gallery Exhibition, and enjoy refreshments provided by Main Streets Market & Cafe.
See https://theumbrellaarts.org/WM

Yuletide Ball - Sold OUT!
2024-12-07 17:30 - 21:00 | Groton Grange Hall, Champney Street, Groton, Massachusetts, 01450, United States
In 19th century New England, the darkness of midwinter was kept at bay with firelight, song, stories, and dancing. Join Footwork & Frolick to bring that tradition to Groton Fest Winter with a ball full of holiday spirit and beginner-friendly dances!
Taking inspiration from a variety of period sources – everything from the New Year’s party where Jo meets Laurie in Little Women, to the ghostly visit to Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball in A Christmas Carol, to the Stahlbaum’s party where Clara receives her Nutcracker – we will sing carols, dance to period music, and sample festive treats. All dances will be taught, and no partner is required to attend. 19th century attire will be admired but is not required – guests are encouraged to wear their midwinter best, whatever makes you feel most elegant and festive.
5:00pm – Gather for a caroling procession to the Grange Hall
5:30pm – Arrival at the Grange Hall for final carols
6:00pm – Dancing begins in the ballroom
Caroling Procession
Join fellow revelers for a lantern-lit walk from downtown Groton to the Grange Hall (the site of our ball) with period carols lead by Footwork & Frolick. The full walk is about 1/4 of a mile and there are sidewalks covering the whole route. We will plan to sing a few closing carols upon arrival at the hall, so those who do not wish to process can still sing. (In the case of inclement weather, we will do all of our caroling indoors at the Grange). Carol lyrics will be provided!
Dancing
Dancing will include a mix of contra dances, quadrilles, and round dances (often called “couple dances”). Most dances do not require any special footwork – just walking! All dances will be taught throughout the ball.
As was considered polite in the 19th century, we encourage guests to change partners throughout the evening. You do not need to bring a specific partner, although we encourage groups to attend – the more the merrier! At our events we use the terms “lead” and “follow” to refer to the roles in the dance. All dancers are welcome to dance either role regardless of gender identity or presentation, and you’ll often find members of Footwork & Frolick switching between roles throughout the evening.
What to Wear
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in whatever feels festive and elegant. Historical costumes of the 19th century will be admired but are not required.
We do recommend flat or low-heeled shoes, as modern high heels are not conducive to historical dances.

Town of Dracut Tree Lighting
2024-12-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Town of Dracut, Lakeview Avenue 1540, Dracut, Massachusetts, 01826, United States
Date:
December 7, 2024
Time:
6:30 PM
Location:
Gazebo at the Dracut High School
Address:
1540 Lakeview Ave
Dracut, MA 01826

Believe in the Christmas Miracle: Free Christmas Concert
2024-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | First United Baptist Church, 99 Church Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Believe in the Christmas Miracle!
The 37th Annual Christmas Concert featuring the Chelmsford Community Band and the adult and children’s choirs of First United Baptist Church will be on Sunday, December 8 from 6-8 pm.
Begin the Advent season with music that is a mix of new, contemporary, and traditional Christmas songs. People of all ages who delight in the Christmas season will enjoy the event!
Admission is a freewill donation and light refreshments will be served; in addition, please bring non-perishable food for the Lowell Food Pantry.
FUBC is located in historic downtown Lowell at 99 Church Street, Lowell, MA. For questions or directions, call 978-452-9281 or see
https://www.fubc.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/firstubc
This event is funded in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

Holiday Pops @ The Umbrella
2024-12-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Umbrella Stage Company in partnership with The Firebird Pops Orchestra is thrilled to announce the return of our holiday pops concert, with featured soloists Lori L’Italien and Mara Bonde!
The orchestra will sweep you away with magical scores from seasonal favorites like Sleigh Ride and The Eighth Candle, classics including The Christmas Song, the beloved sing-along–plus a new holiday favorite, Rocket Sleigh (by Boston-based composer Delvyn Case)!
Fun for the whole family–enjoy seasonal favorites at concessions, fun activities for the kids during intermission, and the chance to sing along together in celebration.
It’s sure to be a magical event! And because last season’s concerts were completely sold out, we’re glad to say that we’ve added extra performances this year to meet demand, but don’t delay!
https://theumbrellaarts.org/pops

Annual Reenactment of the Lexington Tea Party
2024-12-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
On December 13, 1773, three days before the Boston Tea Party, the Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and made a bonfire, throwing the entire town’s supply of tea into it.
Each year, we reenact this occasion with a day of tea history! Join us for fun, interactive activities to learn more about why tea was so important to the Revolution. Meet with the Lexington residents of 1773 to hear their side of the story, find out where tea comes from, and end the day by gathering around the fire and burning the tea!
12:00 – 3:00 PM: Drop-in activities upstairs at Buckman Tavern
12:30 PM: The Lexington Minute Men practice military drill to ready themselves for the coming conflict
1:00 PM: The 18th century townspeople of Lexington (led by local Boy Scouts) begin to build a fire to destroy the detested tea
1:30 PM: William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps rallies the crowd with patriotic music
1:45 PM: THE BURNING OF THE TEA
2:00 PM: Program conclusion with music from William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps and a musket salute from the Lexington Minute Men
This event is presented in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men, the Chinese-American Association of Lexington, Boy Scout Troop 160, and Mark T. Wendell Tea Company.

Holiday Magick Market at Moonlight & Mindfulness
2024-12-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Moonlight & Mindfulness, Moonlight & Mindfulness, 91 Mill St # 7, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Come get warm and shop small with us this holiday season! We’ll have a lovely indoor vendor market for you to shop local creations, and while you’re here, you get a tarot card reading from one of two of our very talented readers. You’ll also enjoy giveaways, experience an actual magician performing magic, and more.
You can check out some of our amazing vendors here, more will be added to this page each day: moonlightmindfulness.com/vendors
We will also have TWO tarot card readers for this event, Hailey Moonz and Jaymie Winterbourne! You can learn more about them and pre-book your time slot using the link here, or you can book the day of if we have any time slots available. Spots do fill-up fast, so we recommend booking in advance.

Santa Tea at Town Meeting Bistro
2024-12-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-22 10:00 - 14:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Get ready to kick off the holidays with our Santa Tea Experiences. Bring your friends and family of all ages to enjoy tea, cocktails and bites as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, letters to the North Pole and visit by Santa Claus himself!
Details
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Seatings in both Town Meeting and the INNgloo Wonderland available at 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Adults: $90: Savory and Sweet Bite Towers, High Tea Service, Holiday Cocktail and Access to Santa’s Photobooth
Children 4-12: $65 Letters to Santa, Cookie Decorating, Santa’s Photo Booth, Ornament Making, Bites and Hot Cocoa or Tea.
Children 3 and under: Free (Kindly notify when booking)
Enhance your experience by booking Santa Tea in our INNgloo Wonderland! A $100 INNgloo Experience Fee plus 7% tax and 20% service fee will be added to your final bill. INNgloos are subject to availability and must be booked in advance. Each INNgloo can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests.
Christmas Tea Menu:
Figgy Pudding
Peppermint Candy Cane Cookie
Christmas Tree Cupcake
Sticky Toffee Pudding Donut
Cranberry Orange Scone
Confit Duck Tart
Roast Beef Horseradish Cream and Watercress
Coronation Chicken
Deviled Egg
Smoked Salmon
Assorted J’enwey Tea selections, Hot Cocoa and holiday cocktails for adults
THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU: The menu is subject to change based upon product availability and quality.
Location
Town Meeting Bistro
2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, USA

Hannukah at Town Meeting Bistro
2024-12-26 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-27 17:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-28 17:00 - 20:30 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Gather your family and loved ones and join us at Town Meeting Bistro to enjoy the warmth and comfort of our delicious Hannukah Specials!
Details
Hannukah a la carte Dinner Specials will be offered starting December 26th to December 28th during dinner service.
Reservations available from 5:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Dinner Specials Menu
Appetizers
Shlishkes
Hickory Smoked Butter Breadcrumbs
Latkes
Sour Cream and Apple Sauce
Entrees
Chicken Paprikash
Nokedli and Cabbage
Pomegranate Molasses Braised Brisket
Roasted Carrots and Fingerling Potatoes
Desserts
Bundt Noodle Kugel
Walnuts and Caramel
Location
Town Meeting Bistro
2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, USA

Shamrock New Year’s Day Race
2025-01-01 12:00 - 15:00 | The Irish American Club, Main Street 147, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States
Race starts at 12:00pm at the Irish American Club on Main Street in Woburn. We’ll celebrate the New Year post-race with a potluck lunch – bring chili or snacks to share! Cash bar.
Age groups are as follows: 19+, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
After-party at the Irish-American Club! We will provide pizza,
snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks; the bar at the IA will be open.
Participants may bring chili and treats to share if they’d like, and we ask all
participants bring a non-perishable donation for the Woburn Council of Social
Concern.
The Shamrock Running Club’s mission is to build community and improve health through running. We come together to support and inspire each other, celebrate our successes, and reach for whatever our next goals may be. We support our community through charitable contributions as well as events designed to share our love of running with others, inclusive of all abilities and experience. The Bill Feeney Memorial Scholarship: Every year the Shamrock Running Club awards two scholarships to High School Senior students who participate in cross country, indoor and/or outdoor track.

Sing for St. Jude at Taffeta Music Hall
2025-01-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Taffeta Music Hall, Taffeta Music Hall, 110 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Benefit concert at Taffeta Music Hall where all proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital! St. Jude’s treats the toughest childhood cancers and pediatric diseases; families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Their efforts are all made possible from fundraising and donations from events like this. Come out to Taffeta Music Hall in Lowell for a fun night filled with live music and great company to support St. Jude Children’s Hospital!

Golden Gloves - Top-Central New England Preliminaries
2025-01-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Sun Charities is proud to present the 78th Annual Golden Gloves at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Thursdays from January 9 – March 6. Don’t miss a moment of one of the longest-standing New England sports traditions, as the best amateur boxers from the area battle it out across the weeks to see who will be crowned champion. Thursday Night is Fight Night at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!
Every year in the Golden Gloves they’re a new flock of boxers trying to work their way up from the bottom in hopes of advancing their way to top of the competition. The Gloves has been a tradition in New England since 1947 and sells out the Lowell Memorial Auditorium every year. “It’s only there to give kids a way out of a lifestyle and to promote the sport of boxing along with good health, good training, exercise and confidence.”
When you win the Golden Gloves, you don’t get paid, you get the respect of your community; that’s very important to a young kid, as it gives them confidence to build their life upon.
Lowell, Massachusetts has a great tradition of boxing dating back 74 years ago. When you go to a Golden Gloves show in Lowell, you know that it is unlike other boxing shows or any other sporting event in general. There is electricity in the air, fans get a certain charge when they watch these fighters give every ounce of themselves for something that can’t be seen or touched.
This yearly event to the combatants is that, it’s not about prizes; it’s about pride. Many of the fighters who range in age from 18-40, are not even on a path to the pros or even the Olympics — they are simply there to say they fought in the Golden Gloves.
