Connect, Create, Discover: Art in Movement
2024-06-23 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join two local, Lowell artists as they share their stories and combine their beautiful artforms. Learn traditional Cambodian dance movements and feel the flow as you then transfer the beauty of movement onto paper with watercolor and charcoal. Hear from the artists experiences firsthand and delve deeper into why the city of Lowell is so special.
To reserve your spot in this free program, please call 978 970-5000.
Attendees can plan to meet outdoors in Boarding House Park, located at 40 French 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.

Eco-Film Series: "Up on the Mountain"
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
“Up on the Mountain” follows Southeast Asian refugees, Latino immigrants, and rural Americans on a year-round migration to harvest wild mushrooms in the American West. It aims to shine light on race and class inequities in natural resource policies and on the resourcefulness of disenfranchised communities.
The 2024 Eco-Film Series is presented by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust on the last Tuesday of every month, January through June. This free series is offered annually in partnership with the Lowell Film Collaborative and are screened at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center.
All events in the Eco-Film series can be rsvp’d through the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust. They can also be reached by phone at (978)934-0030 or by mail at LP&CT, PO Box 7162, Lowell, MA 01852 (street: 660 Suffolk St., Suite 335, Lowell, MA 01854).
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.

Tuesday Trivia at The Groton Inn
2024-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Bring your A-game and get ready for a night filled with laughter, competition, and fun at The Groton Inn’s new Trivia Night! Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and head over to our Courtyard for a great evening out.
Tickets are free and the maximum team size is six. Grab tickets for your whole group here. We’ll be waiting with fun questions, good music, and prizes for our winners. See you there and game on!
Free to attend, pre-registration encouraged but not required. Food & drink available to purchase.

3rd Annual Evviva Car Show
2024-06-30 14:00 - 18:00 | 129 Parker St., Maynard MA, Parker Street, Maynard, Massachusetts, 01754, United States
We have teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club of Assabet Valley to host the 3rd Annual Evviva Car Show!
Enjoy an acoustic guitar performance by Jae Mannion. 50/50 Raffle (proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Assabet Valley). There will be giveaways, cornhole, vendor samples and free slices of cheese pizza!
Rain Date: 7/7/2024

Building Independence
2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Women have found different ways to claim independence over time, even when it wasn’t readily given. Join a ranger for this 1-hour walking tour of downtown Lowell to learn how the buildings that created the city of Lowell also offered women a chance at independence previously unheard of. Explore some of the ways the women of Lowell were able to gain access to bank accounts, own and manage property, and decide how to spend their hard-earned wages.
The walk will cover .75 mile of walking and will involve up to an hour of walking and standing. This event is free and open to all.
This tour 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.

Park Pop-Ups: A Post-Card for School
2024-07-03 13:30 - 16:30 | Shedd Park Pavilion, 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38), Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Come join Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard Memorial Library for Pop-Ups in the Park! Borrow books or get a free library card from the bookmobile. Design your own postcards, trying different art styles to decorate them. You can even leave it with a park ranger to have it mailed to you in time for the first week of school.
This free event will be held at Shedd Park, located at 495 Rogers Street.

Chelmsford 4th of July Parade
2024-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | chelmsford, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Please join us for our Annual 4th of July Parade! This parade starts at Mccarthy Middle School and ends in the Chelmsford Center of town. Expect live bands, performers, dancers, characters, antique cars and more! There are events the night before on the 3rd and the 4th! Concerts, fairs and art festivals. Come join!

Declaring Independence Then & Now
2024-07-04 19:00 - 20:30 | The Depot
This dramatic presentation, created by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, aims to find out how our local towns read and reacted to the Declaration of Independence. Across the colonies, and particularly in Massachusetts, towns debated what freedom meant to them, and grappled with the grievances aired in the official Declaration. What did the words in the final document mean to them? Costumed reenactors will bring life to the words of the past, with narration by former State Representative Jay Kaufman. Rounding out our evening will be a performance by the Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers. Some of our favorite tunes from the 18th century were highly political, and many of them were also taken from popular English military music!
FREE!

Acton’s Independence Day Celebration – 2024
2024-07-04 19:00 - 22:00 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This is a free event (donations are very much appreciated). Parking will be off various parking lots along Nagog Park Drive where free shuttle buses will bring guests to and from the NARA starting at 5:30 p.m. until the end of the event. There will be a variety of food vendors. A free concert featuring the Nation’s #1 Cars Tribute Band – Best Friends Girl from 7-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Please follow yellow directional signs to parking areas.

Free Friday Nights at Discovery Museum!
2024-07-05 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-12 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-19 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-26 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.

Park Pop-Ups: Plates of Play-Doh
2024-07-10 14:30 - 15:30 | McPherson Park, Hildreth Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01850, United States
Come join Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard Memorial Library for Pop-Ups in the Park! Borrow books or get a free library card from the bookmobile. Using clay-like material, sculpt it into food on mini plate. What do you like most to eat?
This event will take place in McPherson Park, located at 185 Hildreth Street.

Wine-INN Wednesday
2024-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.

NOA Artist Reception
2024-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for a magical evening celebrating creativity and talent at the NOA Gallery Artists Reception. Mingle with the artists behind the masterpieces and connect with fellow art lovers in a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere.
Event Highlights:
-Delicious small bites
-Full cash bar
-Exclusive chance to meet and chat with the artists
-A welcoming environment to network and share your passion for art
Don’t miss out on this unique experience to immerse yourself in the world of art. We look forward to seeing you there!

Woburn Summer 2024 Outdoor Movie Series: Kung Fu Panda 4
2024-07-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Library Park, Woburn, Library Park, Harrison Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Movie begins at Dark. Family Night at Library Field
We suggest you arrive early to pick out space on the lawn. Feel free to bring snacks & drinks with you, but in an effort to help keep our parks clean please make sure you take all your trash with you when you leave! Please also be respectful of others watching the movies by keeping talking to a minimum while the movie is showing! Movies that begin at Dark start around 8pm and we suggest you get there around 7:30. Movies with times associated start on time as they are shown on an LED screen. *Movie selections are subject to change per availability.

Park Pop-Ups: Make Your Own Book
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Muldoon Park, Muldoon Park, 5 Billerica St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Come join Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard Memorial Library for Pop-Ups in the Park! Borrow books or get a free library card from the bookmobile. Learn how to make a book, sewing together the pages and create your own book filled with your stories.
This event will take place at Muldoon Park, located at 5 Billerica Street.

Coastal Takeover of Forge &Vine with Kermit Lynch Wines
2024-07-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Forge & Vine has partnered with Kermit Lynch Wines to bring a flavors of the coast to Groton! Join us on Thursday, July 18th between 4pm-7pm for an unforgettable evening celebrating delicious local seafood, exquisite wines, and live music. Enjoy smooth jazz melodies by local guitarist Eric Baldwin as you indulge in the rich, savory tastes of the ocean and complementing crisp, vibrant wines.
A representative from the Kermit Lynch team will be available to engage with guests, answer questions, and provide insights into the wines.
Date: Thursday, July 18th
Time: 4pm-7pm
Location: Forge & Vine Dining Room
Whether you’re a seafood aficionado, a wine connoisseur, or a music lover, this event promises to be a spectacular summer evening out at Forge & Vine. Reservations are encouraged and available now! Book your table today at Forge & Vine’s OpenTable page or over the phone at 978-448-9200.
Reserve your table: https://www.opentable.com/r/forge-and-vine-groton
Facebook Event Page: Tap over to discussion section to see the menu of specials. Full Forge & Vine menu will be available as well.
https://www.facebook.com/events/499822529399708/?notif_id=1720626889824546&notif_t=plan_edited&ref=notif

¡Compartamos un Juego!
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Este evento está diseñado para reunir a la comunidad latina y a todos los curiosos interesados en disfrutar de una noche de juegos clásicos como dominó, parchís, bingo y mucho más.
Fecha: 18 de julio
Hora: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lugar: 40 French St. Lowell, MA 01852
¡Trae a tu familia para jugar una partida de dominó o probar suerte en el bingo! Habrá juegos, música y mucha diversión para todos.
Además, no te pierdas la exhibición “Una Ciudad, Muchas Culturas”, disponible en tres idiomas, incluyendo el español. Esta muestra destaca la diversidad de Lowell y cómo los nuevos inmigrantes han encontrado un hogar en nuestra ciudad.
Este evento es posible gracias a la colaboración entre The Latinx Community Center for Empowerment, the Lowell Latinx Archive, y Lowell National Historical Park.
¡Te esperamos!
Los participantes pueden planear reunirse afuera en el “Boarding House Park,” ubicado en 40 French Street. Los visitantes del “Lowell National Historical Park” pueden estacionarse en el “Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage” ubicado en 350 Dutton St., Lowell. El estacionamiento en este garaje (solamente) está disponible para los visitantes del Parque Nacional sin costo alguno, siempre que obtengan un cupón de estacionamiento válido ya sea en el “ Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center” en 246 Market Street o en el “Boott Cotton Mills Museum” en 115 John Street (Abierto de 10am-5pm)

This event is designed to bring together the Latin community and all the curious interested in enjoying a night of classic games such as dominoes, Parcheesi, bingo and much more. Date: July 18 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: 40 French St. Lowell, MA 01852 Bring the family to play a game of dominoes or try your luck at bingo! There will be games, music and lots of fun for everyone. Also, don’t miss the “One City, Many Cultures” exhibit, available in three languages, including Spanish. This display highlights the diversity of Lowell and how new immigrants have found a home in our city. This event is possible thanks to the collaboration between The Latinx Community Center for Empowerment, the Lowell Latinx Archive, and Lowell National Historical Park. We will wait for you! Participants can plan to meet outside at the Boarding House Park, located at 40 French Street. Visitors to Lowell National Historical Park can park in the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage located at 350 Dutton St., Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no charge, provided they obtain a valid parking coupon at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street or the Boott Cotton Mills Museum” at 115 John Street (Open from 10am-5pm)

Hilos de herencia en las fábricas de Suffolk: Textileros Colombianos en Lowell.
2024-07-19 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-07-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Revolución industrial, telares y ¿colombianos? ¿Sabías que la comunidad Colombia tiene una larga historia con la cuidad de Lowell? Acompáñanos los días 19 y 21 de Julio a las 2:30 en un recorrido a pie donde aprenderemos la historia de cómo han llegado tantos colombianos a la cuidad de Lowell y como ellos han convertido esta ciudad en su hogar.
El recorrido será completamente gratuito y en español este comenzará a las 2:30 en el Visitor Center (246 Market St) El recorrido será de 80 minutos, caminaremos un aproximado de media milla, se recomienda traer agua.
Los visitantes del “Lowell National Historical Park” pueden estacionarse en el “Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage” ubicado en 350 Dutton St., Lowell. El estacionamiento en este garaje (solamente) está disponible para los visitantes del Parque Nacional sin costo alguno, siempre que obtengan un cupón de estacionamiento válido ya sea en el “Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center” en 246 Market Street o en el “Boott Cotton Mills Museum” en 115 John Street (Abierto de 10am-5pm).

Industrial revolution, looms and Colombians? Did you know that the Colombia community has a long history with the city of Lowell? Join us on July 19 and 21 at 2:30 on a walking tour where we will learn the story of how so many Colombians have come to the city of Lowell and how they have made this city their home. The tour will be completely free and in Spanish it will begin at 2:30 at the Visitor Center (246 Market St) The tour will be 80 minutes, we will walk approximately half a mile, it is recommended to bring water. Visitors to Lowell National Historical Park can park in the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage located at 350 Dutton St., Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no charge, provided they obtain a valid parking coupon at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street or the Boott Cotton Mills Museum” at 115 John Street (Open 10am-5pm).

Concert in the Courtyard ft. Evan Daniel Duo
2024-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
We’re bringing country music to the Courtyard with the Evan Daniel Duo! Enjoy an evening of your favorite country hits with a full outdoor bar, delicious selections from the Forge & Vine Food Truck, great summer vibes and dancing all evening long.
Free to attend, no reservations required. Food and drinks available for purchase. Family friendly event! Will move into Prescott Room in the event of rain.

Woburn Summer 2024 Outdoor Movie Series: Toy Story
2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Woburn, Liberty Park, Harrison Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States
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We suggest you arrive early to pick out space on the lawn. Feel free to bring snacks & drinks with you, but in an effort to help keep our parks clean please make sure you take all your trash with you when you leave! Please also be respectful of others watching the movies by keeping talking to a minimum while the movie is showing! Movies with times associated start on time as they are shown on an LED screen. *Movie selections are subject to change per availability
Toy Story: Starts at 6pm
Homeward Bound: Starts at 7:30pm

Woburn Summer 2024 Outdoor Movie Series: Homeward Bound
2024-07-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Library Park, City of Woburn, Harrison Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States

Park Pop-Ups: The Migrating Birds
2024-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Come join Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard Memorial Library for Pop-Ups in the Park! Borrow books or get a free library card from the bookmobile. Learn about migrating birds with fun activities!
Attendees can plan to meet outdoors in Boarding House Park, located at 40 French 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.

2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL
2024-07-26 18:15 - 22:15 | The Lowell Folk Festival, Kirk Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Music, Food, and Crafts From Around the World, Showcased Throughout Lowell, MA July 26-28

Complete Festival Schedule here: https://lowellfolkfestival.org/pages/event-schedule
The 2024 Lowell Folk Festival kicks off at 6:15pm on Friday July 26th with the traditional Parade of Flags carried by local citizens who hail from around the world. This year Jorge Arce Comparsa Boricua will lead the Parade through the streets of downtown Lowell, MA to the opening ceremony at Boarding House Park.
Over three days (July 26th – July 28th), the 37th edition of the Festival will present more than 20 world-class artists performing music and dance traditions that range from Korea to Louisiana, on stages throughout Lowell. More information, including a complete schedule of performances, activities, crafts, and food stands representing cuisines from around the world, is available at lowellfolkfestival.org.
“This year the Festival is excited to announce its new street performance location at the corner of Central and Merrimack Streets,” said Festival Director Lee Viliesis. “There will be an expanded schedule of performances that will bring new vitality to the furthest corners of downtown.”
Saturday’s street performers will be San Simón Caporales of New England, who perform traditional Bolivian dance, and StiggityStackz Worldwide, Boston’s acclaimed freestyle dance troupe.
On Sunday, the corner of Merrimack and Central Streets will be lit up with performances by New England’s own Yo-Yo Guy, a past winner of the International Yo-Yo Federation’s Grand Prix and holder of 4 Guinness World Records, who performs his high-energy comedy show; Veronica Robles, director and founder of the Veronica Robles Cultural Center in East Boston, and her Mariachi Band; and the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago’s flying footwork, brilliantly colored dress, joyful song, dance and percussion.
In addition, the four festival stages; Boarding House Park, Market Street Stage, St. Anne’s Churchyard, and the Dance Pavilion, will feature performances by world-class musicians and dancers representing cultures from around the world, and around the corner.
The Lowell Folk Festival provides unique experiences to hear Festival artists from diverse cultural backgrounds explore the connections, similarities, and differences in their musical journeys. These moderated talk/demonstration sessions allow festivalgoers a more intimate interaction with the musicians.
On Saturday, the familial performers of Choro das 3, The Friel Sisters, and Eddie Pennington & Caleb Coots will take part in a session titled All in the Family. Soul-full Sounds of Devotion brings together Yoni Battat, High Fidelity, and Annie & The Caldwell Singers, to demonstrate how they weave sacred elements into their music.
On Sunday, the festival will hold Masters of Movement, a conversation about dance traditions with internationally renowned Kathak dancer Farah Yasmeen Shaikh, Native Pride Dancers and Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago. Joe Hall & the Cane Cutters, Afro Dominicano, Swanky Kitchen Band, and Cyril Neville will take part in a session titled Caribbean Crossroads: From the Bayou to the Barrio and Jesse Daniel, Lutchinha and Sugaray Rayford will talk and sing songs about love, loss, and trouble in a panel called Songs for Good Times and Hard Times.
“Annually, one of the highlights of the Lowell Folk Festival has been the dazzling array of food options for hungry folk-arts lovers of all ages,” said Viliesis. “The ‘I’m only here for the food’ t-shirts were a big hit last fall. Everyone has a favorite food group they come back for every year.”
At Boarding House Park, the Dance Pavilion and Market Street, foods from around the world are prepared and served by local non-profits representing the diverse ethnic cultures to be found in New England. Cuisines representing Portuguese, Brazilian, Greek, Polish, Asian, Latin, African, Burmese and so many other communities, promise a rich and diverse culinary and cultural experience.
Festival goers also have the opportunity to experience visual and hand-craft arts at the Experience Lowell Arts Market. It will feature 50 area artists, craft makers, and organizations, enabling festival attendees to experience everything that Mill City’s arts and culture community has to offer.
The Lowell Folk Festival is produced and supported by the Lowell Festival Foundation, the City of Lowell, Lowell National Historical Park, the National Council for the Traditional Arts, the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, and the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Major support for the Lowell Folk Festival comes from Mass Cultural Council, Saab Family Foundation/Saab Center for Portuguese Studies, Gate City Casino, Richard K. and Nancy Donahue, Demoulas Foundation, John Hunnewell Trust, Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, Mahoney Oil/Eastern Salt, Mosaic Lowell, Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover, Mass Office of Travel & Tourism, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Anheuser-Busch, Gervais Auto Group, Corning, Owl Stamp Visual Solutions, All Sports Heroes, Enterprise Bank, Aubert Fay Foundation, Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, Lowell Litter Krewe, Mark-One, Jade Lowell, Lowell Sun Charities, Albert E. J. Bergeron Insurance Agency, 92.5 The River, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC), Chelmsford Telemedia, Fred C. Church Insurance, WCAP, Marte Media, and Dylan & Pete’s Ice Cream.
Thanks to our exhibitors: C4 Energy, Vinfen, All Energy Solar, EternalHealth, Kids In Tech, Leaf Filter, Lowell Humane Society, Momentum Solar, NRG, Prestige Heating & Cooling, Renewal by Andersen, School of Rock Nashua & Burlington, Senior Whole Health by Molina Healthcare, Smilebliss Orthodontics, TopNotch Pro Painting, Advanced Cultivators, Cannabist, Full Harvest Moonz, Reverie 73, and Rise Dispensary.
Thanks to our business sponsors: Athenian Corner, Brew’d Awakenings, Cobblestones, El Potro, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, The Keep, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, The Old Court, and Sahel Restaurant & Lounge
For information about the 2024 Lowell Folk Festival, including musical artists and schedules, and other programming, visit lowellfolkfestival.org or Facebook.com/LowellFolkFestival to stay posted on all updates for the 2024 Lowell Folk Festival.
