Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-12-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-05 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-26 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.
June 15-August 31, 2025
Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

CONVERSATION IN MOVEMENT | January 1-31, 2026| Loading Dock Gallery
2026-01-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
Loading Dock Gallery is pleased to present Conversation in Movement, a dynamic group exhibition featuring the work of Nino Gordeladze, Dina Mordeno, Ed Porzio, and Johanna Tiemann. The show runs January 1–31, 2026, with a public reception on January 3 from 3–5 PM, coinciding with Western Avenue Studios’ Open Studios.
As a special highlight, dancer Kosmia Vaporis will perform a brief movement piece at approximately 4 PM, bringing motion directly into the gallery. Her live performance will interact with the artwork, illuminating the exhibition’s exploration of the subtle dialogue between stillness and movement.
Conversation in Movement delves into the poetic relationship between dance and visual art. Inspired by the unspoken language created when gesture, color, and form meet, the exhibition invites visitors to experience an emotional and sensory exchange unfolding across the space. Painted forms, playful color, whimsical detail, and captured motion merge into a shared expressive conversation.
The artists note that this exhibition grew from the natural dialogue that forms between visual and performing arts. Drawing inspiration from music, dancers, color, and the quiet moments that define movement, the works are united by rhythm and flow. Visitors are encouraged to linger, reflect, and discover their own interpretations.
Conversation in Movement will be open during regular Loading Dock Gallery hours throughout January.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3). For more information, visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com

HEARTS AND FLOWERS | February 4 – March 1, 2026| Loading Dock Gallery
2026-02-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
This February, The Loading Dock Gallery invites the community to celebrate creativity, beauty, and connection with Hearts and Flowers, a vibrant mixed-media exhibition featuring work by Loading Dock Gallery artists and additional Western Avenue artists.
Filled with color, emotion, and the warmth of artistic expression, Hearts and Flowers showcases a juried collection of paintings, textiles, photographs, sculpture, and handcrafted art. Whether inspired by love, nature, or the quiet joy of winter, each piece offers a unique interpretation of the themes at the heart of the exhibition.
Visitors are invited to explore three rooms of artwork that highlight the depth and diversity of our local creative community. This show offers the perfect opportunity to support local artists while discovering meaningful gifts—just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Hearts and Flowers will be open weekdays 12–5:30 PM and weekends 10 AM–3:30 PM, February 4 through March 1. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, February 7, from 3–5 PM, coinciding with Western Avenue Studios’ Open Studios.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3). For more information, visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com.

Discovery Museum — February School Vacation
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-22 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Where: 177 Main Street, Acton, MA
When: Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20; Plus related events Feb 14–22
Regular Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily during vacation week.
What’s Happening:
Daily STEAM Play & Exhibits: Open-ended hands-on activities — science, nature, art, and interactive learning included with admission.
Lunar New Year Celebration — Sat, Feb 14 (1–3 PM): Festive family program included with admission.
Be a Data Scientist — Thu, Feb 19 – Sun, Feb 22: Explore data through fun, kid-friendly science play (included with admission).
Tip: It’s a great rain-proof activity and pairs well with Discovery Woods outdoor play if weather allows.

Visit with President Lincoln
2026-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Museum is pleased to host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood’s first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address.

Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt
2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-21 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:30 and 1 more date | 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.
