Bessie’s Closet at Discovery Museum
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of our community. Supported by donations from our Museum community and beyond, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free of charge, take what you need! Items available in Bessie’s Closet are dependent upon donations received.
Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9, 2025 | Fri. 3:30 – 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am – 3pm

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-11-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.

Museums Open Veterans Day
2025-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Lexington History Museums invites you to visit our four unique museums, the Lexington Depot, Buckman Tavern, Munroe Tavern, and the Hancock-Clarke House, this Veterans Day to reflect on our heritage as the Birthplace of American Liberty. Visit our newest museum at the Depot to see stories of Lexington’s military history beyond the American Revolution, through the Vietnam War and today.
Military, veterans, and spouses are free today!

Boarding House Park
2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-27 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:15 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join Lowell National Historical Park for Free Fun for Kids with Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park. Each performance is unique and includes so many things to do. Starting at 10:00 am, have blast with music, performances, arts and crafts, free books, snacks, and organized playgroups. These events create joyful, enriching moments for kids and a welcoming space for families to connect and thrive. After the performance, climb on Lowell National Historical Park’s trolley for a free ride.
Learn more about the free concerts for kids on the Lowell Summer Music Series website: lowellsummermusic.org/pages/kids

Free Family Concert- Merrimack Valley All-Ages Chamber Orchestra
2025-11-16 18:30 - 19:30 | McCarthy Middle School Auditorium, 250 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Free family concert premiere for MVACO! We will also collect donations for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.
String players from 6th grade to adult, and all levels! Come hear them astound you!

Diamonds and Pearls Grand Opening Event - Burlington, MA
2025-11-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Diamonds and Pearls, 6 Wayside Road, Burlington, 01803, United States
Join David’s Bridal for the Grand Opening of Diamonds & Pearls Burlington, a boutique designed to inspire every bride-to-be with couture collections, personalized experiences, and unforgettable moments.
Where: 6 Wayside Road, Burlington, MA 01803
When: Friday, November 21st from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST
Enjoy an evening of celebration, creativity, and style featuring:
Sip and see our exclusive designer and couture gowns
VIP Gift Bags for the first 25 guests
Live Music by Vintage Strings Music
Design your own signature scent with Candlefish
Build a flower bouquet with Tables & Tulips
Hourly giveaways featuring luggage from ROAM, an exclusive handcrafted Carlos Falchi handbag AND a dream wedding dress for one lucky bride!
Culinary delights by our catering partner, Simple Fare
Don’t miss this unforgettable event filled with celebration, creativity, and wedding inspiration. Experience the magic of Diamonds & Pearls by David’s Bridal, which was designed to inspire every bride-to-be with couture collections, personalized experiences, and unforgettable moments.

The Umbrella Winter Market
2025-12-05 12:00 - 17:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
At our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries, featuring the exhibitions “Off the Wall” (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and “Joy & Peace” (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan).
Select a treat from Concessions, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale, in Open Studios, and at Guest Artisans’ tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones.
Attending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor.
