Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Wine-INN Wednesday
2024-08-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Lexington’s Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s ONLY Relais & Châteaux property, is hosting a complimentary wine tasting of the world’s best wines every second Wednesday of the month throughout 2024 at Town Meeting Bistro’s beautiful bar beginning on March 13, 2024. Meet and learn from the industry’s top experts, leaders, distributors, and winemakers as you sample the delicious aromas and flavors of each month’s featured varietals. Make a night out of it and book a reservation at Town Meeting Bistro after the tasting and order a bottle of your favorite! These events are for adults only, 21 and older.

Free Friday Nights at Discovery Museum!
2024-08-16 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-23 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-30 16:30 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods at night, every Friday night through Labor Day!
We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.

Backyard and Beyond: Mud Kitchen at Discovery Museum
2024-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come and play in Discovery Woods! We’ll be pouring, stirring, spraying, and experimenting with water and mud. Make mud pies, mud handprints, paint with mud and more! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

The 18th Annual Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional Car Show.
2024-08-23 11:00 - 2024-08-24 13:00 | Westford Regency Inn, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MD, 01886, United States
Car show of Chevelle and El Camino, food concessions for lunch at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
“The only Chevelle and El Camino Show in the Northeast”
Participant Gift and Dash Plaque, Security, Trailer Parking, Show Shirts, 50/50 and Chinese Raffles Trophies include Top 25 (Participant Voting), Best in Show (Most Votes) and “Special Awards”
AUGUST 23-24, 2024: WESTFORD REGENCY
219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886 • www.westfordregency.com

Lowell Walks: Mill Girls & Boarding House Keepers
2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
With the construction of a new mill city, a large labor force was needed to fill minimum wage positions being rapidly created. The boarding house system allowed mill agents sent out into the New England countryside to recruit a new workforce of young women with promises of paid work, available food, shelter, and the care and supervision of a boarding house keeper.
Join a ranger for the upcoming Lowell Walks, a guided walking tour. Tours are about 90 minutes, are free, and include a moderate amount of walking. No reservations are necessary, and tours are conducted rain or shine.
All tours will meet the ranger at the park Visitor Center (246 Market Street). Lowell National Historical Park visitors may park at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350 Dutton St., Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no cost provided they obtain a valid parking voucher at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street, or at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at 115 John Street.

Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
2024-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join local astrophotographer Brian Mernoff and try looking through some solar telescopes. Weather permitting, we will safely see the sun in ways you haven’t before! Test out some other tools that let us explore light and go on a “light” scavenger hunt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

SYNESTHESIA theory: Translation of Art and Music
2024-08-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Event Center, John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
Join as local artists Jasper Crystal Wizard and Kevin Vann work together to share insights on creativity while combining multiple forms of art, dance, and music. Jasper is a Khmer artist who aims to blur the lines of your senses to explore a new way of storytelling, using visual art, music, and dance. Kevin Vann brings his expertise as a musician to translate the movement into music. Both artists grew up in the Lowell, finding inspiration and support from the artistic community.
Join us Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11 am for a 2-hour workshop at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum Event Center, 115 John St. The workshop will be an experience of loosening up your creative muscles. Connecting with yourself to listen, observe and translate art to paper or sound. Using the synesthesia theory, learn what it means to describe emotions as music and translate music into art! The event is free of charge for ages 13 and up, reservations are required. Save your spot by calling 978-970-5000!
Supplies will be provided, feel free to bring your own instrument: percussion, string, or wind.

Backyard and Beyond: Seed Investigation at Discovery Museum
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Late Summer/early Fall is the time when many trees and plants release their seeds to grow a new generation. These seeds have some ingenious ways of getting where they need to go. Some tempt animals to eat them, which gives them a free ride and provides fertilizer at the same time! Some parachute from trees, float on the air or water, or shoot out from seed pods like missiles. Join us to see what kinds of seeds we can find in Discovery Woods and on the Great Hill Conservation Land! Please note that the conservation land trails are not ADA or stroller accessible; please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. For more information on Great Hill, please visit trails.actonma.gov. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Lowell Walks: Portuguese in Lowell
2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Portuguese American Civic League of Lowell, Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
Join researchers and archivists from the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Portuguese American Digital Archive, Nikki Tantum, Gray Fitzsimons, and Nicole Catarino on a walk around the Back Central neighborhood. In the late 1800s, increasing demands for cotton cloth production provided jobs and opportunity for the first Portuguese immigrants arriving in Lowell. In the decades that followed more Portuguese immigrants moved to the city and wove their lives and cultures into the neighborhood of Back Central, creating a new community that still exists today.
This walk will highlight these stories just as the photography exhibit “The Portuguese in Lowell: The Familiar and the New” does, but through a different lens. This exhibit highlighting photographs captured by Pedro Letria is on display at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum through February 2025.
Join us for this upcoming Lowell Walks event, a guided walking tour. Tours are about 90 minutes, are free, and include a moderate amount of walking. No reservations are necessary, and tours are conducted rain or shine.
Free parking is available where the tour meets: Portuguese American Civic League of Lowell, 512 Central Street.

Lowell Irish Festival
2024-09-14 11:30 - 19:30 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The 2024 Lowell Irish Festival presented by Guinness will take place on Saturday, September 14 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Guinness’s commitment to the Lowell Irish Festival has enabled the Lowell Auditorium to make this and all future Irish Festivals free for all attendees.
Established in 2019, The Lowell Irish Festival features live Irish music from national and local acts, Irish food and drinks, craft vendors, children’s activities, and family-friendly entertainment. The day-long event encompasses the inside of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium and its outdoor spaces.

Live Music and Food Truck at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine
2024-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine for great live music by singer & guitarist Jae Mannion, delicious selections from the F&V Food Truck, refreshing beverages, and stunning views of beautiful Gibbet Hill. It’s the perfect way to spend an early autumn Saturday.
Free to attend, no reservations required, food & beverages available for purchase. Family friendly and fun for all!

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2024-09-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats available. (Optional: Bring your own yoga mat or beach towel.) Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Make a Mess: Paint with What?? at Discovery Museum
2024-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
You won’t find any paintbrushes in today’s program! We’ve searched the backrooms of the Museum to find silly objects to use instead. Which of our unconventional painting tools will end up being your favorite?

GMVCVB OPEN HOUSE!
2024-09-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Evviva Trattoria Westford, Cornerstone Square, Westford, Massachusetts, 01886, United States
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau OPEN HOUSE!
Open Houses are informal networking events held at member companies. At Open Houses, businesses are invited to introduce themselves to other businesses and enjoy refreshments, beverages, tours, prizes, and more. Don’t forget your business cards!
September 19, 2024
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Please Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/off-the-clock-networking-open-house-evviva-trattoria-westford-tickets-982289934637?aff=oddtdtcreator

Orchard Night on the Lawn
2024-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Carlson Orchards and The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine are excited to present Orchard Night on the Lawn!
Join us for a delightful autumn evening featuring:
– Tasting samples and full selections of Carlson Orchards’ hard and nonalcoholic ciders
– A unique apple-inspired menu from the Forge & Vine Food Truck
– Live music by singer and guitarist Luke Condon, of the band Town Meeting
– Carlson Orchards merchandise and a signature cider cocktail
This event is free and open to the public—no reservations needed. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Family friendly and fun for all!

1774 and All That: Reflections on a Long Year of Revolution
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
On September 19, 2024, the Concord Museum will commence its highly anticipated fall forum series with a special discussion featuring Mary Beth Norton, renowned historian and award winning author of the landmark text 1774: The Long Year of Revolution. This exciting event marks the beginning of a series of programs hosted by the Concord Museum leading up to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Norton will explore the pivotal period leading up to the American Revolution and the dramatic events that occurred between December 1773 through April 1775, including the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
In 1774: The Long Year of the Revolution, Mary Beth Norton chronicles the 16 months, during which colonists loyal to King George III began discordant “discussions” that led to their acceptance of the inevitability of war. Norton will be joined in conversation by the Society of Colonial Wars of Massachusetts to discuss this transformative era and its impact on American history, highlighting its significance in leadup to the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race 2024
2024-09-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Market Street, Market Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
Kinetic Sculptures are all-terrain, human-powered, art sculptures, engineered to race over road, water, mud and sand. Kinetic sculptures are amazing works of art; many are animated with moving parts like blinking eyes, opening mouths, heads that move side to side and up and down. These machines of art are usually made from what some people consider “junk” or better put, recycled materials. Each kinetic team has a theme and consist of pilots, pit crew and support crew. Spectators are encouraged to either watch from the sidelines or follow the race on their bikes (obeying all traffic laws that apply).

Live Music and Food Truck at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine
2024-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine for great live music by the talented Acoustic Tandem, delicious selections from the F&V Food Truck, refreshing beverages, and stunning views of beautiful Gibbet Hill. It’s the perfect way to spend a September Saturday.
Free to attend, no reservations required, food & beverages available for purchase. Family friendly and fun for all!

Addison Gallery Opening Reception
2024-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
Join us in celebrating the new exhibitions: enjoy great company, light refreshments, and the best of American art! Free and open to the public.

Meet the Artist: Stevie Leigh at Discovery Museum
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Meet local artist Stevie Leigh who upcycles fabric scraps to create unique pieces of clothing that look as good on a body as they do hanging on a wall. Bring a stuffed animal from your home to design and construct a new outfit for your furry friend using your imagination and a variety of creative materials.

Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Outdoor Scientists at Discovery Museum
2024-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Get a new perspective on Discovery Woods by exploring with a variety of science tools. Measure, observe, compare, and contrast as we collect some data and look closely at what we find.
Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Public Lands Day Clean Up 2024
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Concord River Greenway (Davidson St.), 51 Davidson Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join Lowell National Historical Park for the annual Public Lands Day Clean-up! Volunteer to clean up along trails and riverbanks and help clear invasive plants and brush. Supplies including gloves are provided – we request that you please wear appropriate closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
Volunteers can plan to meet at the Concord River Green Way (Parking is at the Davidson St. open lot, across the street from Lowell Memorial Auditorium off East Merrimack St.)
The National Park Service will be partnering with Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, Lowell Canalwaters Cleaners, and Lowell Litter Krewe to clean along the Concord River Greenway in honor of Public Lands Day.
“National Public Lands Day is more than a clean-up—it’s a chance to connect with new communities, an event that creates kinship among those working together for a common goal, and an opportunity to use America’s public lands for education, recreation, and overall physical and mental health. The theme for this year’s celebration is National Public Lands Day: Together for Tomorrow. Let’s join forces for a common goal, stewarding America’s natural resources for future generations to enjoy. Be a part of this impactful day and help make a difference in our public lands!” -NPS

Stone Walls of New England with Kevin Gardner
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library, Dracut, Arlington Street, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Kevin Gardner is a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, NH. Like a lot of independent rural Yankees, he’s been a jack of many trades, a builder, logger, writer, teacher, radio voice, even an actor and director.
For more than forty years he has been a stone wall builder in a family business widely known for traditional New England stonework, particularly for historic restoration of antique structures. In 2001 Kevin published The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls. His second book, Stone Building: How To Make New England Style Walls and Other Structures the Old Way, was published in May of 2017. He has also published poetry, songs, and essays, including “Land of Stone”, an examination of several historic sites in the Monadnock Region, in the 2006 anthology Where The Mountain Stands Alone.
From 1985 to 2010, Kevin was also an award-winning performance critic, feature writer, and producer for NH Public Radio. His pieces on arts, history and culture have aired on National Public Radio and the Christian Science Monitor broadcast network. In 2004, Kevin was a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio series Storylines New England, an interview and call-in program about our regional literature. He has written and produced other special programming for NHPR as well, including a 45-minute radio drama adapted by NH poet Julia Older from her own long poem, Tales of the Francois Vase.
Kevin is also a longtime professional actor, director, and teacher of theatre. He has taught at the New Hampton School, the NH Institute of Art, and at St. Paul’s School. Since 1999 he has been the Master Teacher of the course Shakespeare for Performance in St. Paul’s summer Advanced Studies Program. He is also a regular Guest Director at Plymouth State University, a former performance evaluator for the NH State Council on the Arts, and a frequent adjudicator of local, regional, and national theatre festivals. New Hampshire Magazine named him the state’s Best Theatre Critic in 2008.
Register at www.dracutlibrary.org/events if you want the Zoom link to attend remotely.

Free Community Health Fair
2024-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Public Health Museum, East Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876, United States
Celebrate the Public Health Museum’s 30th Anniversary with a weekend of activities. On Saturday, September 28th, visit the museum at 365 East Street, Tewksbury, MA from 10AM-3PM for free health screenings, flu shots, mini-talks about Rabies, HIV/AIDS, Art as Healing, and more. The museum will be open for tours and we’ll have groups such as MSNO, MHOA, MEHA, UMass Lowell, Billerica Tewksbury Animal Control, and the Merrimack Valley Reserve Corps.
Visit our website for more information at publichealthmuseum.org

National Alpaca Farm Days
2024-09-28 10:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Harvard Alpaca Ranch, 58 Old Mill Road, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join us in celebrating our eighth anniversary at National Alpaca Farm Days. In addition to hosting tours of the farm all day on Saturday and Sunday, we are very excited to once again welcome The Fat Rooster food truck to the farm. We will have live music and a mini farmers market on Saturday and fiber art demonstrations on both days. We will be welcoming Lost Shoe Brewery on Sunday for a beer garden at the Ranch. We will also have kids activities, special sales, and giveaways all weekend. Come out and help us celebrate our wonderful herd of 34 alpacas!! Please book ahead if you want to take a tour (https://harvard-alpaca-ranch.square.site/s/appointments) . Otherwise, just drop in! No charge to enter but donations are encouraged! THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT – We will have tents and various building to take cover in, as needed.

18th Century Market Day
2024-09-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Lawn of the Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
What was life actually like in Lexington at the time of the American Revolution – who lived here, what did they do, and did anyone actually have time for fun? Stop by the Visitors Center and meet a variety of reenactors showcasing different trades and perspectives of the time, as well as some favorite historic toys and games for all ages!
This event coincides with Lexington PorchFest, so be sure not to miss performances by our own Lexington Historical Society Singers and Dancers, performing 18th century music and dance!
FREE

Chelmsford Fall Festival
2024-09-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Chelmsford Town Common
The Chelmsford Board of Health presents the Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28, from 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM on the Town Common. Enjoy a fun autumn day and meet a princess or a superhero from Party Palace! Or visit the petting zoo and touch a truck! The event will provide you with music, food, drinks, ice cream and many event vendors!
