DIY Lowell Tenth Anniversary Gala
2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
When we first started DIY Lowell in 2015, we had no idea that we would be here a decade and more than 25 community projects later. We now are a trusted group that practices grassroots engagement that honors local knowledge, sparks collective creativity, and empowers residents to shape their communities. Through it all, you’ve been with us. We want to celebrate that past with you – and we want to share our future plans with you, so you can be part of it, hand-in-hand!
DIY Lowell Tenth Anniversary Sunset Gala
5:45 pm Doors Open, Photo Booth, Poster Gallery
6:00 pm Live Entertainment
7:00 pm Program: DIY Past and Present
7:45 pm Networking and Music
Dress: As fancy or as plain as you want
Black, silver, and sunset colors encouraged
Individual tickets are $60. Half tables (four tickets) are $250. Full tables (eight tickets) are $400. Tickets come with admission, appetizers, and one drink. Social media and event call-outs for half table and full table purchasers. Special rates for those experiencing economic hardship.
If you need an invoice, to pay by check, or want to sponsor the event beyond a table (link to sponsor PDF), please contact Gabby at gabby@diylowell.org.

Lowell Celebrates Kerouac – Hassan Melehy
2025-10-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Moses Greeley Parker Lecture Series
For most of its 200-year history, Lowell has been the home of immigrants. While growing up in the city’s Franco-American community, Jack Kerouac knew people from many groups: Irish, Italian, Greek, Eastern European, Asian, among others. Immigrants and their families figure prominently in his novels that take place in Lowell. When he wrote about traveling in America and across international borders, he showcased a great variety of people and their cultures, especially the migrants. The speaker will show how Kerouac painted the entire world as a place where migrants are true citizens.

The Taste of Concord
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Nashawtuc Country Club, Nashawtuc Country Club, 1861 Sudbury Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us at the Nashawtuc Country Club this year to experience the best flavors from our local Concord restaurants, including Bandoleros, Concord Teacakes, Debra’s Natural Gourmet, Fiorella’s Cucina, Gräem Nuts and Chocolate, Main St. Cafe, Nashawtuc Country Club, Nashoba Brook Bakery, New England Olive Oil Company, The Cheese Shop, Twin Seafood, Verrill Farm, West Village Tavern, and Woods Hill Table.
The event also features a guided tasting experience with over 50 selections of wines from around the world, including California, Italy, and Spain, craft beers, mocktails, and a wide range of artisanal spirits curated and poured by West Concord Wine and Spirits. This is a large-scale tasting event where you can explore rare finds, small-batch favorites, and a variety of high-quality beverages, perfect for anyone who enjoys wine, spirits, and craft drinks.
VIP option – Join us for an exclusive VIP Hour at this year’s Taste of Concord. From 5–6 PM, enjoy early admission, light bites, and the chance to get yourself a seat for the night.
Your VIP ticket includes a rare bourbon tasting led by a Sazerac Ambassador featuring EH Taylor Small Batch, Weller 12 Year, Stagg, Thomas H. Handy, and Pappy Van Winkle 10 Year. This intimate session provides an opportunity to taste, learn, and ask questions about some of the most sought-after spirits.
Click “get tickets” to learn more info about this small group VIP hour!
You must be 21 years and older to purchase tickets & enter the event.
Purchase tickets here online.
OR stop by in-person and buy your tickets at: West Concord Wine & Spirits – 1216 Main St. Concord, MA

The Flavors of Bedford
2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Courtyard Billerica Hotel, 270 Concord Rd., Billerica, MA, 01821
Join us for an amazing array of food to sample and enjoy. Local restaurants showcase their creativity and style presenting appealing appetizers, enticing entrees and delectable desserts to tempt your tastebuds. What a fabulous opportunity to sample old favorites and find new loves! Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Thrive'sGiving 2025
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:30 | UTEC, UTEC, 35 Warren St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
AN EVENING of COMMUNITY & GENEROSITY to MAKE RESTORATIVE REENTRY POSSIBLE!!
Join us for an evening of celebration, community awards & generosity!
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Schedule for the evening includes:
Mocktail Hour with Social Stations: Holiday Card Writing for incarcerated people, Take Action station for social change, Volunteer Information, and more!
Dinner: Tasty autumn bowls by UTEC
Program: Champions of Reentry Awards, Inspiring Words, & Live Performances
*Parking is on-street or in the nearby garage.

Makers Market presented by Pentucket Arts Foundation
2025-12-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA, 01834, United States
Join us at Veasey Memorial Park, Saturday, December 6th, for the 6th Annual MAKERS MARKET, Pentucket Arts Foundation’s very own all-local, handmade holiday arts, crafts, and vintage clothing fair! You won’t want to miss the 38+ vendors, small business owners, and artisans in a charming holiday location. New this year: Wreaths & greenery by the Groveland Garden Club! Featuring live music performed by local students and homemade food in our cafe! Shop local and support the arts this holiday season!

Jingle and Mingle Concord Center
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | MA
Kick off the season with Concord’s festive holiday shopping event. Enjoy live carolers, sweet treats from local shops, music, merriment, and fun surprises throughout the center.

Bedford Artisans Market - Indoor and Outdoor!
2025-12-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Town Common -75 Great Road, 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
This year the Cultural District, the Gallery@First Parish, and Suzanne & Co. are teaming up to expand the Artisans Market to two locations at the Town Common!
Indoor Artisans Market
The fourth annual Indoor Artisans Market will be open to the public from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Common Room and second-floor galleries at First Parish, 75 Great Road (entrance on Elm Street). Shop the wonderful creations from 25 vendors selling unique, handmade, giftable items. The joyful sounds of the First Parish choir will fill the church entryway from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and young Suzuki Method violinists, under the direction of Carlough Faulkner-Carroll, will play a selection of holiday favorites from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Fair
Downstairs at First Parish, children can get in on the shopping at the popular Children’s Fair from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The fair will offer kids free donated items to gift to others, complimentary gift wrapping, and materials for creative cardmaking for seniors.
Outdoor Artisans Market
Suzanne & Co. and the Bedford Cultural District have teamed up this year to introduce the Outdoor Artisans Market which will be open from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on both Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7 from 2-6pm. Shop an additional 20 vendors offering one-of-a-kind crafts plus food and drink under a big, heated tent. Browsers will be treated to festive music and a chance to win one of the decorated wreaths.
Wreath Decorating Contest / Raffle
Purchase Raffle tickets to vote for your favorite decorated wreath and you might get to take home a prize to proudly display on your front door. Proceeds will benefit the Bedford Food Pantry and Bedford Santa organizations.
Tree Lighting and Visit by the Jolly Man in Red
The Holiday Artisans Market and Children’s Fair are just part of the town’s Holiday Kickoff. Capping the events on the Common will be the Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Visit by Santa at 5:00 p.m. Hot chocolate will be available from the First Parish front steps and behind the Fire Station.

Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Museum
2025-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Let’s get ready to shake, rattle, and roll into the New Year by making party hats and noise makers! Come decked out in your finest pajamas and stick around for countdown to 12:00 (noon) with a Noon Years’ Eve ball drop.

Lexington Lantern Festival Celebration
2026-03-01 15:00 - 18:00 | MA
The Lantern Festival marks the end of the 2-week Lunar New Year celebration, symbolizing unity, light, and hope. The festivities will begin with pre-show lantern-making and refreshments at 3:00 PM, followed by performances and interactive activities starting at 4:00 PM. The celebration will culminate in a magical outdoor lantern parade at 5:30 PM. Free DIY Lantern-Making Kits will be available at the event from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Starting February 16 through February 28, free wish ribbons will be available for the public to create at Cary Memorial Library and Lexington Community Center during its open hours, as well as at NLCC’s office (114 Waltham Street, #12, Lexington, MA) every Saturday from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM leading up to the event.
All are invited to join this family-friendly event, which promises an unforgettable experience of culture, creativity, and community spirit.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza 4th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
2026-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 | The Sportsmen’s Club, 90 Westford Rd, Tyngsboro, 01879, United States
Mark your calendar & join us for our Easter Egg-Stravaganza 4th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair!
On March 22nd from 11a-3p head on over to the Tyngsboro Sportsmen’s Club, located at 90 Westford St in Tyngsboro, MA.
This fantastic fair promises a pleasant shopping experience, with over 25 amazing vendors showcasing their products, including attractive homemade crafts, special gifts, and tasty treats to help fill your Easter Baskets.
Link to the event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BwgNgBpr1
Events By The Purple Butterfly is the only contact for this event

International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System
2026-04-13 09:30 - 2026-04-15 18:00 | Paris, France, Paris, France, Paris, Select a State:, 75003, France
PAGES conferences are excited to invite you to the upcoming International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System, scheduled to take place from April 13-15, 2026 in the city of finance Paris, France.
This event will bring together leading experts for keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and engaging workshops that aim to poster collaboration and inspire innovative ideas. Topics will span a range of critical areas, including disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, environmental health, and global health policy.
Overall, the International Conference on Public Health and Health Care Research and Development promises to be an important forum for advancing our understanding of Public Health and Health Care and exploring innovative solutions to global health challenges.
We eagerly anticipate your participation in this exciting and inspiring event in Paris, France.
Sincerely,
Jyothsna P | Conference Secretary
Public Health-2026

The Town and The City Festival 2026
2026-04-30 17:00 - 2026-05-02 00:00, 2026-05-01 17:00 - 2026-05-03 00:00, 2026-05-02 17:00 - 2026-05-04 00:00, 2026-05-03 17:00 - 2026-05-05 00:00, 2026-05-04 17:00 - 2026-05-06 00:00, 2026-05-05 17:00 - 2026-05-07 00:00, 2026-05-06 17:00 - 2026-05-08 00:00, 2026-05-07 17:00 - 2026-05-09 00:00 and 7 more dates | Warp and Weft, Warp and Weft, 197 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
This multi-day music and arts festival takes place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of Jack Kerouac in direct and indirect ways. It is named after Kerouac’s earliest novel which was primarily set in this historic mill city. The Town and The City Festival is inspired by the creativity and exploration for which the author was so famously known and will present a diverse mix of musical genres and artistic disciplines to inspire discovery and to celebrate a love of life.

Doors Open Lowell
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation, architecture, and design which is presented as part of the community’s National Preservation Month activities. Each May you can explore many of Lowell’s historic buildings, from residential lofts to churches to rehabilitated mills and everything in between. Doors Open Lowell is completely FREE with no registration or tickets required.
Lowell is known nationally and internationally for its preservation-based economic development efforts. Nearly $1 billion has been invested in the Downtown Lowell Historic District with nearly 98% of 5.2 million square feet of mill space having been rehabilitated. Preservation sets the stage for much of the city’s economic development, tourism, and cultural efforts and Doors Open Lowell is an opportunity to catch a glimpse of that success.
