Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-08-04 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-26 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Boarding House Park
2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-08-28 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

Bedford Summer Biergarten
2025-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Town Common -75 Great Road, 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
The Town of Bedford is looking forward to welcoming the community and our neighbors to the Bedford Summer Biergarten on Saturday, August 9th from noon-4:00pm. This free, family-friendly event will feature a German-inspired biergarten on the historic Town Common with two craft breweries, food trucks, live music, and lawn games.
Craft Breweries:
Modest Roots Brewing
Idle Hands Craft Ales
Food Trucks and Food Vendors:
Golden Grillz BBQ Food Truck
Augusta’s Chicken on the Road / Cluck Truck
Eggroll Cafe Food Truck
Express Pizza
Kona Shaved Ice Truck
Bedford Cupcakes
Music Performance By:
Jumpin’ Juba playing blues-based roots-rock and classic rock for your listening and dancing pleasure. The group features Steve Hurl on electric finger-style and slide guitar plus vocals, Jim Gildeaz on bass and Brian Flan on drums. (for a preview or to learn more visit www.stevehurl.com)
What to Bring
Lawn / camp chairs, blankets, and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Families are welcome, but only 21+ will receive a wristband. Minors under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What to Leave at Home
Please leave bags at home. We’re requesting that only bags that are necessary for family care, etc. be brought to the event. Any bags at the entry gate will be checked / searched before entry. Please don’t bring outside food or drinks – we have some great food trucks coming!
ID’s will be checked at the entrances and attendees that are 21+ will receive a wristband with 3 drink purchase tickets. A ticket will be removed with each beer purchase. When food is purchased, the 3rd ticket will be stamped/punched so that it can be used to make a third beer purchase. All beer must be kept and consumed within the fenced barrier of the Biergarten area (front part of the Common).
How to Get There, Where to Park
Biking and walking to the festival is encouraged (there are bike racks at the Town Common and nearby vicinity). Please note that Elm Street will be closed starting on Thursday to ensure access for pedestrians and food trucks. If driving to the event, vehicles are encouraged to park at the Town Municipal Parking Lots at 10 Mudge Way, the High School, or John Glenn Middle School, and walk over to the Common.
The event will happen rain or shine, but in case of severe weather, check the Town of Bedford website for updates: http://www.bedfordma.gov.
Location: Bedford Town Common, 75A Great Road, Bedford, MA
Entrances to the Biergarten will be on Elm Street and at the corner of Elm and Great Road.
Admission: Free to the Public, Ages 21+ and parent/guardian-accompanied minors
Free Public Parking at Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA

Free Family Day at The Umbrella Arts Center
2025-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Come to The Umbrella for FREE family fun!
Drop by any time during the two-hour time block Saturday, August 9: 2:00pm – 4:00pm to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors!
Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (but not required).
For more information, visit our website:
https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/free-family-days-0

Meet the Makers - Artisan Demos and Classes at Crafted Together
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Crafted Together, 30 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Join us for the Crafted Together Meet the Makers event! Visit us at 30 South Road, Bedford, MA to chat with the artisans of Crafted Together. Shop beautiful handmade products, watch live art demos, and participate in fun activities.
Don’t forget to spin the game wheel for opportunities to win a variety of prizes!
Refreshments will be served and the whole family is welcome.
We can’t wait to create something with you!
Schedule:
11:00am | Event opens — Browse booths & meet the artisans!
11:30am–12:30pm | Painted Nature Bookmarks with Stacie Korroch (Nature Wanderings) — Create your own botanical bookmark with plants and flowers!
12:30–1:15pm | The Art of Crochet Design with Arsenia Moraitis (Arsenia’s Arts) — Enjoy a live crochet demo and see a design come to life!
1:15–2:15pm | Crystal Moss Wreath Making with Arianna Schuurman (Bewitching Dreams) — Watch and try your hand at building your own whimsical wreath!
2:15–3:00pm | Last call for shopping, raffle entry, and chatting with the makers!
3:00pm | Wrap-up — thank you for supporting local artisans!

Dancing in the Park with Salsa in Lowell
2025-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Have you always wanted to learn some Salsa dance moves? Now is your chance!
Join Lowell National Historical Park and Salsa in Lowell in Boardinghouse Park on Saturday August 23rd at 4pm to learn and dance salsa for FREE! Salsa in Lowell will be providing one hour of guided instruction, followed by an hour of music and dance. Enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, feel the rhythm and move your feet to the salsa beat.
This event is part of Lowell National Historical Park’s Wellness on the Walkways Series of events. Stay active with a variety of activities exploring the city’s urban and natural landscapes via the many walkways of Lowell. All programs are FREE.

Art with the Bookmobile
2025-08-28 11:00 - 12:30 | O’Donnell Park, 1170 Gorham St, Lowell, 01852, United States
Join Lowell National Historical Park and the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile as we “pop-up” around the city with art activities. Try fun activities, create art, and borrow books! Get information about library services and apply for a FREE library card! Come meet us around Lowell.
Learn more about the bookmobile stops throughout the summer and when we’ll be joining them on their event calendar: https://lowelllibrary.org/events/

Let's Talk Lowell
2025-08-28 17:45 - 20:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Want to join a community dialogue about the issues facing Lowell such as housing, downtown, immigration, transportation, and more? Drop in for roundtable “World Café” style conversations facilitated by DIY Lowell with neighbors, experts, and community leaders. Share your concerns, ideas, and dreams for Lowell – and turn those ideas into action!
We meet fourth Thursdays, January through October, 5:45 pm at LTC (246 Market Street). RSVP at https://diylowell.org/letstalk
Let’s Talk Lowell was inspired by the significant changes Lowell experienced in 2024-25: closures and relocations of arts and cultural organizations, challenges faced by businesses and immigrants, and ongoing heartbreak of homelessness and sustainability issues. These developments highlighted the importance of coming together to address these pressing topics and create a brighter future for our city.
In addition, there are so many people working hard to keep Lowell vibrant, maintain and grow businesses, and help people in need. It’s critical to connect with them and make sure we’re doing all we can to support one another.
DIY Lowell is supported in part by a grant from MassHumanities; in part by the City of Lowell; and in part by generous donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals including the following Comet-level sponsors: Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Enterprise Bank.
