Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt
2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-26 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Public Health Museum, East Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876, United States
The Public Health Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum. The Museum strives to preserve records and artifacts from our nation’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health, and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.

Lowell Winterfest 2026
2026-02-28 | City of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Bundle up and head to downtown Lowell for Winterfest, a family-friendly celebration of winter fun in the city. Enjoy outdoor activities, live entertainment, seasonal treats, and hands-on experiences for kids and all ages. From festive energy to local flavor, Winterfest is a great way to get outside, explore downtown, and make the most of winter in Revolutionary Valley.
Good to know: Many activities are free or low-cost, and events take place throughout downtown Lowell.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2026-02-28 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-07 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-14 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-21 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-28 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-04 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-11 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-18 20:00 - 23:00 and 15 more dates | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

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.

FLICKERING FUTURES | March 4 – March 29, 2026| Reception on Saturday March 7, 3 - 5 pm| Loading Dock Gallery
2026-03-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
Show: Flickering Futures – 9th Annual Greater Lowell Regional Art Show
Show dates: March 4 – March 29, 2026
Reception: Saturday, March 7, 3–5 PM
Loading Dock Gallery is proud to present *Flickering Futures*, the 9th Annual Greater Lowell Regional Art Show, on view from March 4 through March 29, 2026. This annual exhibition showcases artwork by student artists from high schools across the Greater Lowell region, offering a platform for emerging voices to reflect on the present while imagining what the future may hold.
The title *Flickering Futures* speaks to the ever-changing relationship between young artists and the world around them. Through mixed media works, students explore themes of future, change, difference, uncertainty, and self—sharing personal perspectives shaped by current events, individual experience, and creative curiosity. For many participants, this exhibition marks one of their first opportunities to present work in a professional gallery setting.
Featured students come from Innovation Academy Charter School, Billerica Memorial High School, Chelmsford High School, Dracut High School, Groton-Dunstable High School, Lowell Catholic High School, Lowell High School, Lunenburg High School, Notre Dame Academy and Tyngsborough High School. The artwork has been created within the past year through school art programs or independent practice.
A public reception will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3). For more information, visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com.

A Bedford Assortment
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Bedford Historical Society, 16 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Vocabulary.com describes an “assortment” as “a bunch of different things all together, whether they’re the same sort or not.”
“For example,” says Society President and Bedford Town Historian Sharon McDonald, “an assortment of chocolates would be a box of cherry-filled, nut, caramel, coconut, and orange crème candies.
Using her engaging story-telling style, McDonald’s “Bedford Assortment” program will be a bunch of assorted snippets from Bedford’s colonial history that may be funny, sad, surprising, or inspiring. She hopes you will say “Bon, bon!”
Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments
2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker

The Truth About Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Bedford Historical Society, 16 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Meg Muckenhoupt will bring smiles—and a hunger for popular foods—during her discussion about the history of New England’s food, immigration, tourism, and how ideas about identity have shaped our menus from 1825 to today.
Author of “The Truth about Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England,” Muckenhoupt’s book began with a simple question: When did Bostonians start putting molasses in their baked beans? That question sent her on a lengthy journey through invented histories, selective memories, and changing tastes from colonial New England to the present day.
Her presentation will cap the Society’s Annual Meeting, including elections of Directors and reports from Society officers.
Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments
2:15 PM – Announcements and Annual Meeting, followed by the Guest Speaker
