Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Boarding House Park
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, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | 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

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.

A River Transformed Walking Tour
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, 2025-12-08 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-15 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.

The Umbrella Winter Market
2025-12-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | 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.

December Holiday Open Studio
2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts
Two Saturdays of Artful Holiday Shopping
Saturday, December 6 & Saturday, December 13 | 12-5 PM

Join us for not just one, but two special weekends of Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. On December 6 and 13, discover unique, handmade gifts created by over 350 local artists across five floors of studios and two floors of artist lofts.
From fine art to ceramics, jewelry, textiles, photography, home décor, and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers, you’ll find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something for yourself too).
Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you explore the building, sip a warm drink from the coffee shop, browse the co-op gallery, and grab a bite from the food truck.
There is no charge for this event. It is family and dog-friendly event. We just ask that pups stay leashed.
Make Western Avenue part of your holiday tradition and shop local this season.

Bedford Artisans Market - Indoor and Outdoor!
2025-12-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Town Common -75 Great Road, 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
This year the Cultural District, the Gallery@First Parish, and Suzanne & Co. are teaming up to expand the Artisans Market to two locations at the Town Common!
Indoor Artisans Market
The fourth annual Indoor Artisans Market will be open to the public from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Common Room and second-floor galleries at First Parish, 75 Great Road (entrance on Elm Street). Shop the wonderful creations from 25 vendors selling unique, handmade, giftable items. The joyful sounds of the First Parish choir will fill the church entryway from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and young Suzuki Method violinists, under the direction of Carlough Faulkner-Carroll, will play a selection of holiday favorites from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Fair
Downstairs at First Parish, children can get in on the shopping at the popular Children’s Fair from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The fair will offer kids free donated items to gift to others, complimentary gift wrapping, and materials for creative cardmaking for seniors.
Outdoor Artisans Market
Suzanne & Co. and the Bedford Cultural District have teamed up this year to introduce the Outdoor Artisans Market which will be open from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on both Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7 from 2-6pm. Shop an additional 20 vendors offering one-of-a-kind crafts plus food and drink under a big, heated tent. Browsers will be treated to festive music and a chance to win one of the decorated wreaths.
Wreath Decorating Contest / Raffle
Purchase Raffle tickets to vote for your favorite decorated wreath and you might get to take home a prize to proudly display on your front door. Proceeds will benefit the Bedford Food Pantry and Bedford Santa organizations.
Tree Lighting and Visit by the Jolly Man in Red
The Holiday Artisans Market and Children’s Fair are just part of the town’s Holiday Kickoff. Capping the events on the Common will be the Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Visit by Santa at 5:00 p.m. Hot chocolate will be available from the First Parish front steps and behind the Fire Station.

Porter Mill Holiday Open Studios
2025-12-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Porter Mill Studios, 95 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Porter Mill Holiday Open Studios
Saturday, Dec 6, 12-6pm Sunday, Dec 7, 12-5pm
Explore four floors of artist spaces, offering a variety of artwork including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, jewelry, glass work, poetry, fashion and more. Shop directly from the artists while learning about their media and techniques. Decorate your own home or use this fantastic opportunity to secure gifts for the holidays. In the lobby, take in two group exhibitions: “Toys” exploring objects of play and a grid wall featuring “Smol” an exhibit of truly small affordable works of art. Enjoy traditional holiday music (live) on Saturday.The taproom at Coastal Mass Brewing will be in full swing and on Saturday, you can enjoy your beverages throughout the studio spaces.Park all day for $2 at the MBTA parking garage, across Rantoul Street from Porter Mill.

Winter Market
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Birdhouse, 6 Chestnut St. #210, Amesbury, 01913
Join us for a festive day at Birdhouse as we host our 2nd Annual Winter Market, a celebration of community, creativity, and connection.
This year’s market will feature:
Live music to set the seasonal mood
A delicious local food vendor to keep you fueled
️ Approximately 15 incredible women vendors offering unique gifts, art, and goods
Vendors include:
Amaranth & Rue, Ashley Courtney Art, Bebisita, Bonnie Brady Art, Daylight Counseling, Desjardin Design, FromNorahWithLove, Kate Fleming Photography, MamaChicken Crafts, Savanti Healing, Stuck in the Studio, The Baker’s Rack, Water Street Cafe, Xavier Luke Boutique Jewelry
It’s the perfect chance to shop small, support women-owned businesses, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures just in time for the holiday season.
Open to the public—bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer!
Mark the date for a day full of fun and community!
