Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
2023-07-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-26 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 9 more dates | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided tour only. Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy.

Art in the Park with Tom Whiting: Digital Plein Air Along the Merrimack
2023-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
At the event visitors will draw/paint a plein air scene on the banks of the Merrimack River with the assistance of the instructor
Suggested Audience: People interested in doing art digitally in nature, ages 12 and up]
Tom Whiting is a studio artist at the Brush Art Gallery in Lowell, Massachusetts. He has training in Oil and Acrylic painting, drawing, and ceramics. His current concentration is in digital art in a representative style.
Call 978-970-5000 to reserve your spot.

Art in the Park with Lolita Demers: Clay Animal Sculptures
2023-08-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Using Hand building techniques create with self-hard clay an animal of your choice (bird, mammal, turtle, etc.
Please bring an apron as the paint is permanent.
Ages 10 to adult, maximum 7 participants
Artist: Lolita Demers
Lolita has made functional, decorative, and sculptural pottery for 47 years. She has also created glass art using fusing, mosaics, lampworking, glass painting, glass inclusion in resin, etc.
Lolita taught art for 40 years, 21 years of which was in the Lowell Public System.
Call 978-970-5000 to reserve your space.

Art in the Park with Paul Richardson: Photography in the Park
2023-08-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
About Art in the Park
Join LNHP and diverse local artists for our Art in the Park series of plein air (outdoors) art workshops. Under the guidance and teaching of local artists, we will use Lowell as a backdrop for inspiration and expression. Join in to grow your creative skill in different mediums, from drawing and watercolor to portrait work and acrylic painting. Lowell is a City of Artists – Each artist will bring their own expertise to share with you and help facilitate your own process of creating.
Please note the age guidance for each workshop -some workshops are more well-suited to younger artists and family groups than others. The program is free, but space is limited, and reservations are required. Please call 978-970-5000 to reserve a spot.
All programs will be outdoors, with either rain locations or rain dates. Please bring your own supplies, some events LNHP will have limited supplies on hand for shared use read the full description to see the Materials Used section for the workshop. The materials used in each workshop are listed below.
A walking photographic tour of the National Park led by a photographer with over fifty years experience in photographing the city. Guidance and tips for photographing architecture will be provided. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Materials Used
Attendees please bring a Camera, a phone camera will be ok as well.
Call 978-970-5000 to reserve your spot.

Town Center Beer Garden & Local Business Fest Thursdays
2023-09-07 16:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-14 16:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-21 16:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-28 16:30 - 20:30 | Burlington Town Commons, 202 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA, 01803, United States
Beginning Thursday, September 7, various New England-based breweries will be on location serving their
specialty beverages along with a variety of non-alcohol options from 4:30pm-8:30pm.
Burlington’s Town Center independent restaurants will also be on-site offering signature food dishes every
Thursday, including Hala Eats!, Pizza Works, Rosa Mexicano, True North Coffee, Al Maidah, Sausage Guy,
Viet Citron & School House Ice Cream.
People are encouraged to purchase food, snacks from the businesses along the Cambridge Street corridor,
and enjoy them at Community Corner pocket park. The breweries will rotate each Thursday:
9/7 Zero Gravity
9/14 Lord Hobo
9/21 Lawson’s Finest Liquid
9/28 Mighty Squirrel
An estimated 1,200 people participated in last year’s family and dog-friendly events which featured a
different Massachusetts brewery each week.
Town Center Beer Garden & Local Business Thursdays is part of Burlington’s “placemaking” effort which
is a people-centered approach to the planning, design, and use of public spaces. Through a collaborative
process, do-able improvements are identified and implemented that bring immediate benefits to the people
who use these spaces.
Community Corner pocket park is an installation that converted vehicle parking spaces at 184 Cambridge
Street into a playful public space with green turf. In 2022, Mary Leach’s “Community Corner” entry was chosen as the winning name in the Name the Park contest. Building upon the success of the 2022 Beer Garden Thursdays and the 2021 Beer Garden & Business Open House event, this weekly Thursday night program in September is expected to once again increase foot traffic and business activity in Burlington’s Town Center.
Event Information:
Community Beer Garden Thursdays
When: Thursdays – September 7, 14, 21 & 28
Location: “Community Corner” Pocket Park in Burlington Town Center, 202 Cambridge Street (beside
Coldwell Banker Realty)
Time: 4:30pm – 8:30pm

Art in the Park with Jean Winslow: SoulMapping
2023-09-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
SoulMapping is a practice based on SoulCollage, an art form that combines collage and personal imagery. It doesn’t require any special art experience, just a desire to create beautiful and meaningful images that will serve as guides on life’s journey. There will be a sharing of the images included at the end of the session.
Suggested Audience
Adults 18 and up
Supplies/ Equipment Required
None; all will be provided by Lowell National Historical Park
About the Artist
Jean Winslow is an artist who is also an art therapist and clinician in private practice with over 40 years working with individuals and groups. She has been offering SoulMapping groups in her studio for the past nine years and has her own SoulMapping and journaling practice that she recommends to all those who attend SoulCollage/SoulMapping workshops.
About Art in the Park
Join LNHP and diverse local artists for our Art in the Park series of plein air (outdoors) art workshops. Under the guidance and teaching of local artists, we will use Lowell as a backdrop for inspiration and expression. Join in to grow your creative skill in different mediums, from drawing and watercolor to portrait work and acrylic painting. Lowell is a City of Artists – Each artist will bring their own expertise to share with you and help facilitate your own process of creating.
Please note the age guidance for each workshop -some workshops are more well-suited to younger artists and family groups than others. The program is free, but space is limited, and reservations are required. Please call 978-970-5000 to reserve a spot.
Most programs will be outdoors, with either rain locations or rain dates. Some programs may require participants to bring their own supplies, although LNHP strives to provide supplies when possible. Participants are encouraged to bring their own preferred art supplies if appropriate.
About The Brush Art Gallery & Studios
The Brush Art Gallery & Studios (https://www.thebrush.org/) is located in the Lowell National Historical Park across the courtyard from the Visitor Center. This dynamic and captivating place was originally founded by the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission, U.S. Department of the Interior. The Brush presents museum quality exhibitions, educational programs, and has collaborated with many other nonprofit groups. Artists occupy studio spaces to interact with and educate the public on a weekly basis. Currently, eleven studio artists produce paintings, illustration, photography, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, quilts, and handwoven items. Associate artists display work in the common area. The Brush Art Gallery and Studios is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. The Brush is supported by the Lowell National Historical Park.

Art in the Park with Claire Gagnon Drawing Class: Lowell Architecture
2023-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowell National Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowelll, MA, 01852, United States
Today’s Program
In this class, students will learn how to get inspired by the beautiful Lowell architecture. Concepts such as vanishing point and horizon line. Using the buildings on Middle Street and on Shattuck Street, the teacher will start with a simple demonstration, then the students will draw. Some of the students may have time to do a few drawings, and others will only do one drawing during the allotted time.
Materials used:
sketchbook, pencils, eraser. Also recommended: light chair, hat, sunscreen, water to drink
Location
Mary J. Bacigalupo Victorian Garden (21-25 Shattuck St, Lowell, MA 01852).
Suggested Audience
Adult Students of all levels. No prior experience required.
About the Artist
Claire Gagnon has been teaching for 5 years. She created Chez Claire Art School in 2018 and teaches adult painting and drawing classes at the Brush Art Gallery and Studios in her studio. Claire’s approach to teaching is very gentle and inspiring for students. Teaching is personalized. Claire started painting in 1995 and is very passionate about creation and outdoor drawing and painting.
Call 978-970-5000 to reserve your spot

Art in the Park with Jessica Peill-Meininghaus: Needlefelting- Practice IS Perfect
2023-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
About Art in the Park
Join LNHP and diverse local artists for our Art in the Park series of plein air (outdoors) art workshops. Under the guidance and teaching of local artists, we will use Lowell as a backdrop for inspiration and expression. Join in to grow your creative skill in different mediums, from drawing and watercolor to portrait work and acrylic painting. Lowell is a City of Artists – Each artist will bring their own expertise to share with you and help facilitate your own process of creating.
Please note the age guidance for each workshop -some workshops are more well-suited to younger artists and family groups than others. The program is free, but space is limited, and reservations are required. Please call 978-970-5000 to reserve a spot.
Learn to turn dyed wool into pictures and sculptures using a barbed needle known as a felting needle.
Materials used:
Sheep’s wool, felting needles, foam pads, pipe cleaners, woven fabric (as base)- if you have any felting supplies and wish to bring it, that would be great!
Suggested Audience
Ages 6+ Felting needles are very sharp so hand-eye coordination is important, children should be accompanied by an adult for supervision at all times.
About the Artist
Jessica lives with her family in New England. There she makes art, writes, plays in her studio, teaches, walks in Nature and plots ways to re-wild her yard while feeding the birds. She has been felting for over 30 years and making art in many forms since she could barely walk.
Please call 978-970-5000 to reserve a spot.

Halloween 6th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
2023-10-29 10:00 - 14:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Halloween 6th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
Oct 29th
10a-2p
Chelmsford Elks
300 Littleton Rd
Chelmsford, MA
30 Plus Vendors
Raffle Table
Free Admission
Cash Bar
Bring the kids dressed in costume & let them Trick Or Treat our vendors
*1st 100 kids will receive a Trick Or Treat Bag
*Events By The Purple Butterfly is the ONLY contact for this event

Festival of Trees
2023-12-09 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-10 16:00 - 23:00 | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Join us at the Westford Regency for a sparkling festival of trees in our atrium beginning Saturday, December 9, 2023. The festival is free to all and runs until January 3, 2024! Stop by Wednesday through Saturday to join us in Clark’s Pub after viewing the trees and enjoy Buy one entree, recieve a kids meal FREE of charge. Also enjoy our new seasonal holiday cocktail menus and more!
