Bessie’s Closet
2024-05-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Friday, May 3 thru Sunday, May 5
Fri. 3:30 – 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10:00am – 3:00pm
Museum Admission not Required
Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to everyone in our community. Organized in partnership with the Acton-Boxborough United Way and supported by donations from the community, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free of charge, take what you need! Items available in Bessie’s Closet are dependent upon donations received.

Icy Investigations
2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Brrrr…Things are getting chilly at the Discovery Museum. Experiment with different types of salt as you explore the unique characteristics of this solid state of water. Add in some liquid watercolors and discover just how cool science can be.

Points of Light Cultural Celebration
2024-05-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Ecumenical Plaza, Ecumenical Plaza, Western Canal, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Points of Light is a spring celebration of unity and renewal that brings together the food, music, and traditions of Lowell’s diverse cultures. The centerpiece of the night is a special ceremony in which participants personalize water lanterns that will be released onto the Western Canal, creating hundreds of floating points of light.
Performances will include dance, music, and spoken word from local artists. xTine and the Intents will headline the festival.

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga
2024-05-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us to 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.

New England Performance Series with Gracie Curran and The High Falutin’ Band
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance with Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band as part of the New England Performance Series. Originally from Boston, this soulful trio is made up of Gracie Curran on Vocals, Geoff Murfitt on Bass, Chris Hersch on Guitar and Dave Fox on Drums. They are Boston Music Award Winners, Blues Music Award Nominees, and served as a long time house band at the legendary Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street in Memphis, TN and are known for putting on crowd-pleasing live shows.
With their unique blend of Blues, Soul, Jazz and Americana, they are a musical melting pot, and will take you on a journey through the human condition that is inspiring, at times hilarious, and authentically heartfelt. This is a performance you won’t want to miss!
Concert begins at 6PM, Doors Open 5:30PM
This concert takes place on Linda’s Lawn so bring your chairs and blankets. If it rains, this concert will take place in the Dewey Family Hall located on the third floor of the deCordova Museum. Enter through the main museum entrance and staff will greet you and direct you.

New England Performance Series with Gracie Curran and The High Falutin' Band
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

Lincoln Public Schools Step Team
2024-06-01 13:30 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discovery Museum is excited to welcome youth steppers from the district-wide Lincoln Public Schools Step Team. Step is an artform that involves making acapella-style beats with your body, to create an experience that brings together dance, music, and community. The LPS Step Team is a diverse group of students, who are committed to standing together against all forms of discrimination, and who work together as a team, while honoring each unique individual. Since the team was formed as a pilot program in the spring of 2022, it has grown to include steppers from multiple communities, ranging from 1st – 8th grades, coming together to learn a new artform.

Celebration of Military Service
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Shedd Park Pavilion, 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38), Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
In partnership with the Hidden Battles Foundation, the City of Lowell will host a Celebration of Military Service 5K and Festival.
The event will start off with a 5K cross country run/ruck/walk through the scenic Shedd Park woods, followed by a festive celebration featuring free food, live music, and over 25 military support vendors.
Participants can register for the 5K online, $25: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88373/celebration-of-military-service-5k
Veterans register for free with code VETERAN

Raising Adventurous Eaters
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Join Katie Badger, a Registered Dietitian, owner of EveryBody Nutrition Counseling, LLC and mom of 2 for an evidence-based series to help you navigate various stages and challenges of feeding children.
The toddler years can be some of the most challenging when it comes to feeding. During this presentation we will consider the different degrees of picky eating, discuss strategies that can help make meal and snack time more fun for everyone involved and address some common concerns such as navigating sugar.
This workshop is geared toward caregivers of children ranging roughly from 1-6 years old.

Pre-Father’s Day printing activity at the Museum of Printing
2024-06-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
This Saturday (June 15th) from 10 am to 4 pm we are hosting a special pre-Father’s Day printing activity at the Museum of Printing, Haverhill, MA.
Join Christine Mistretta, the Museum of Printing’s Acting Executive Director, as she helps visitors create a personalized greeting card for Dad. You can pick from a number of historic images and combine them with a message plus your Dad’s name reproduced in hot metal. This special activity is free with your Museum membership.

Acton Pride Festival
2024-06-15 12:00 - 15:00 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join Acton Pride for a fun-filled afternoon at NARA’s Beach! Beach admission will be free throughout the event. Games and fun including music! This is a free event open to the general public.

Concert in the Courtyard ft. Just One Sip
2024-06-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
We’re excited to announce an amazing evening of live music in the Courtyard featuring one of our favorite local bands Just One Sip!
Bring your friends and family to enjoy an unforgettable night of great music, delicious food, and fun vibes. We’ll have bites from the new Forge & Vine food truck, full outdoor cash bar, and plenty of space to dance and enjoy a beautiful summer evening.
Free to attend, no reservations required. Seating is first come, first serve, but feel free to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the music from the lawn! Food and drinks available for purchase.

Lord Hobo 6.17k Charity Run
2024-06-16 10:00 - 17:00 | MA
Join Lord Hobo for their annual 6.17k Charity Run! Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Following the race, enjoy the parking lot party with local food vendors, activities and live music.
Please visit Lord Hobo’s website for registration details!

Juneteenth Family Performance
2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us for a celebratory Juneteenth performance with the Boston-based Benkadi Drum and Dance Company. With vivid costumes and uplifting energy, the multicultural company performs traditional West African rhythm and movements with singing, drumming, and dancing. Participate in the dancing and learn West African traditions. Free. Advanced Registration Required.

Classic Car Show ft. Allen James Band at The Groton Inn
2024-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us at Forge & Vine for a great evening of autos, set right on our lawn overlooking stunning Gibbet Hill. Enjoy live music by the Allen James Band, explore a variety of classic cars, mingle with other car enthusiasts, indulge in refreshing drinks, and dine on delicious bites from the new Forge & Vine food truck.
Free to attend, no reservations required.

Untold Stories of Our Region featuring Chichi Enu
2024-06-21 17:00 - 20:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This event will highlight stories of women, Black, Indigenous peoples, and other communities traditionally overlooked in historical records. The event is a celebration of diversity, aiming to increase cultural awareness and strengthen community bonds.
Art Display from local high school students from 5-7 p.m.
Interactive opera performance by artist-in-residence Chichi Enu from 7-8:30 p.m.
“NOT REQUIRED – BUT ENCOURAGED — PLEASE PRE-REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE (NO COST) IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. You do not need to bring a print-out or show your eventbrite registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acton-westford-pride-festival-2024-tickets-876798898107?aff=oddtdtcreator
ALL PRE-REGISTRANTS TO THIS EVENT WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO A CONCERT OF YOUR CHOICE FOR THE 2024 NARA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. WINNER MUST BE PRESENT AT EVENT.
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All events are open to non-Acton residents.

Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
2024-06-22 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.

Wilson Farm Strawberry Festival
2024-06-22 11:00 - 2024-06-23 16:00 | Wilson Farm, Lexington MA, Pleasant Street, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02421, United States
Join us for a weekend full of samples & fun as we celebrate our own strawberries!
June 22nd & 23rd – 11AM – 4PM

2024 Secret Garden Fairy Portrait Experience
2024-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Luciana Calvin Photography Studio, 21 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
We are so excited to welcome your little ones to a whimsical portrait experience. This experience is exclusive to kids 3 and older.
You will have access to our stunning garden set, wings, colorful wardrobe and flower crowns.
Includes one 8×10 or two 5×7 (same pose) deluxe prints.
A small gift to take home.
All portraits and custom books are sold separately. Booking fee is non-refundable.

Dirtopia!
2024-06-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

NEW Fairytale High Tea at The Inn at Hastings Park's Town Meeting Bistro
2024-06-29 11:00 - 15:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
A sweet and enchanting treat for kids at The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property, this new Fairytale tea celebrates the end of the school year and the beginning of summer in a magical way. From fairy dust, sparkling crowns, enchanted wands and dazzling gowns, costumes are extremely encouraged for kids and adults alike! For adults, it includes a Tea Tower with bites, J’enwey tea service and one glass of champagne. Seatings on June 29, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm (multiple seating times) – $78 (plus tax & gratuity). For children (4-12 years), includes crowns, swords and crafts, bites and tea or hot chocolate – $35 (plus tax & gratuity). Children 3 and under eat for free.

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.

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 | 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.

Youth Summer Art Program 2024
2024-07-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | The Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The Whistler House Museum of Art’s Youth Summer Art Program is open to children grades 5 to 8, ages 10 to 14 years. Each week-long session focuses on a different art form and combines exciting hands-on art creation with museum tours and art history discussions, connecting real works of art with the day’s activity. Professional artists and educators will direct creative and age-appropriate activities using a variety of media in the museum’s historic house, Parker Gallery, and in the adjacent Whistler Park. Local visiting artists will come to speak about their works in the week’s featured medium. Week 1 (beginning July 8) is Drawing; Week 2 (beginning July 15) is Painting; Week 3 (beginning July 22) is Printmaking/Collage; and Week 4 (beginning July 29) is sculpture. Classes will take place Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Class fee is $175 per student per week. Scholarships are available for aspiring artists in the community who meet the criteria. Contact the Museum for further information on this program: 978-452-7641 or dgain@whistlerhouse.org.

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.
