Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Concord River Whitewater Rafting
2023-05-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center, 50 Warren St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
“Squeeze into a wet suit, hop into a raft, and hang on! Whitewater rafting on the Concord River in Lowell happens only on weekends in April and May, when rain and snowmelt swell the river, producing Class III and IV rapids. This urban river run, a mere 1.7 miles long, is a high-octane ride over three sets of rippling rapids, including Twisted Sister, a massive bronco-busting wave. Trips include professional guides from Zoar Outdoor; the proceeds support the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust.” – Boston Globe Magazine
Come join us for early spring whitewater rafting on the Concord River, just 30 minutes north of Boston, Massachusetts. This urban whitewater gem plunges over three major class III-IV rapids – Twisted Sister, Three Beauties, and The Middlesex Dam. When the water level is right, Three Beauties becomes an intensely fun surfing hole. Surfing involves paddling upstream into a wave or hole with the goal to fill the boat with water, splash the entire crew, or maybe even have the boat stand on end. We run this section twice on each Concord River rafting trip and welcome adventurous rafters 14 and older. Participants on this trip may be required to swim aggressively wearing a personal flotation device in rocky, fast whitewater.
A portion of the proceeds from this trip benefits the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, working to preserve green space in the city of Lowell.
The Concord River rafting trip is a spring trip only. This trip runs on select weekends, April through May. Additional weekday trips are available for groups of 12 or more. Please call the office for more details and availability.
We meet at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, located at 50 Warren Street in Lowell, MA about half an hour north of Boston. There is parking available at the Lower Locks Garage next to the hotel.

Mother's Day Brunch at the Chateau Merrimack
2023-05-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Chateau Merrimack, 160 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsborough, MA, 01879, United States
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Chateau Merrimack in Tyngsboro, MA.

REV 250 Informational Session
2023-05-17 07:00 - 11:00 | Burlington Marriot

2023 Eco-film Series
2023-05-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Mark your calendars for the last Tuesday of the month, January – June!
Over 60 films have been selected to be screened through our Eco-Film Series. This FREE series is offered annually in partnership with the Lowell Film Collaborative. A special thank you to our venue partner, the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, for the February-June screenings.
Please make sure to RSVP. We plan on making a couple of the films hybrid (in-person and online).
Our 2023 line-up ranges from expeditions to the Arctic, the psychological effects of climate change, and fights for environmental justice, to the true cost of the best-selling piece of furniture of all time and the meaning of joy. These exciting films touch on how forces of change affect ourselves and our environment.
Our 2023 film screening dates and film selections are as follows:
January 31, 2023 – Mission: Joy (VIRTUAL)
February 28, 2023 – Manzanar, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust (VIRTUAL)
March 28, 2023 – Exposure
April 25, 2023 – The Magnitude of All Things
May 30, 2023 – Dam Removal Double Feature (in-person and virtual)
June 27, 2023 – Monobloc

2023 Annual Tourism Conference
2023-06-13 08:00 - 12:00 | MA
Mark your calendar and plan to join us at the UMASS Inn & Conference Center, Lowell, MA on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023.
The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the Greater Merrimack Valley. Designated by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) to market the region as a premier travel destination for domestic and international travelers; group tours and bus tours; meetings, conferences, and conventions; and sporting events. The event will attract top industry professionals representing a wide spectrum of the state and region’s tourism-oriented businesses as well as state and municipal leaders.
Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
UMASS Inn & Conference Center, Lowell, MA

Appraisal Day with Bonhams Skinner at the Concord Museum
2023-06-21 14:00 - 19:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Do you have a family heirloom passed down through generations? Maybe a great yard sale item or flea market find that might be a treasure? Would you like to know what it is worth? Bring your special items to Bonhams Skinner appraisers Karen Keane, CEO, and Christopher Fox, Vice President, at the Concord Museum for a verbal appraisal.
Advanced Registration Required. Please register online in advance.
Please purchase a ticket during the one-hour time slot during which you wish to be seen by an appraiser. You will check-in at the Museum during your time slot and be issued a ticket that will indicate the order in which you will be seen by an appraiser.
Tickets are $20/item or $50/three items for Members and $25/item or $65/three items for Non-Members.

2023 Summer Solstice Soiree
2023-06-24 17:00 - 20:00 | MA
Join us for a celebration of the season. Be a part of this vibrant annual celebration of community conservation. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Featuring local beers, wine, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and fresh seasonal strawberries.

Discovery After Dark, a 21+ party
2023-07-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
It’s grown-up time at Discovery Museum!
Come hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening with live music, food, drinks, and friends.
Advance tickets required; walk-ins will not be guaranteed entrance.
All attendees must be 21+ years of age.
Ticket includes:
Admission to Discovery Museum, including Discovery Woods and the Treehouse
Live music featuring PanNeubean Steel, a Steelpan lead Caribbean band
Drink tickets for beer/wine; non-alcoholic beverages also available
Farm-to-plate Caribbean American street food from the Fresh Food Generation food truck*
Ice cream novelties from Juniper Farms Ice Cream
Fun activities to spark your curiosity
Come prepared to play! Many activities will take place outdoors (weather permitting).
*Fresh Food Generation meals offer nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free options.
Event will take place rain or shine. No refunds—your ticket donation will support Discovery Museum’s access programs, which provide free and low-cost admission to those in need.

The Caterpillar Lab
2023-07-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-21 16:30 - 19:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play out first-hand under a digital microscope. Be sure to chat with the educators from The Caterpillar Lab–you’re sure to discover something new! Learn more about The Caterpillar Lab at https://www.thecaterpillarlab.org/.
12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm

Fairyborough
2023-08-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Tuesday, August 15 – Friday, August 18 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Outdoors
Cost: Free with admission
Welcome to Fairyborough – the little city with a big future! Design, build, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses, gnome homes, and sprite skyscrapers, constructed completely out of natural materials and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 4 days.
Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Discovery Museum Reflection Room: Whose Land are We On?
2023-10-07 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-08 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-09 09:00 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
October 10th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders that we know as our current cities and towns. Then, add a mark to the map where you live to find out whose land we are really on.

Second Annual Lowell Asian American Film Festival
2023-10-20 16:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-21 12:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-22 12:00 - 20:00 | MA
Middlesex Community College and the City of Lowell are thrilled to host the Second Annual Lowell Asian American Film Festival. This FREE 3 day weekend film festival features Asian American directed films from across the country for a weekend of celebrating art culture and diversity. Guests are also invited to the festival’s opening reception Friday, October 20 which will feature live DJ, traditional Khmer dance and music performances, and delicious Asian food.
Location:
MCC’s Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center
240 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852
Link to Second Annual Lowell Asian American Film Festival:
https:/www.middlesex.mass.edu/laaff/default.aspx

Santa Experience
2023-10-21 | 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.
