2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL
2024-07-27 12:00 - 22:30, 2024-07-28 12:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency
2024-07-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes:
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Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles
Fresh Tropical Fruits
Chef Prepared Pastries
Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection
Cheese Raviolis
Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally Grown Vegetables and Chef’s Choice of Starch
Impressive Dessert Selection
Specialty Mimosas and Brunch Cocktails (21+) (not included in price)
$25.95
This impressive assortment of items will comfortably satisfy your appetite and then some! Brunch is hosted every Sunday in our exquisite main foyer, Clark’s Restaurant and Stony Brook Café. Private Rooms are available for larger parties and reservations are required. Book online at www.westfordregency.com

Explore Indigenous Ecological Knowledge with Tomaquag Museum
2024-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discovery Museum is excited to welcome Educators from Tomaquag Museum! Join us and explore the connection between ecology and Indigenous lifeways. With games to play and materials to explore we can have a hands-on experience of Indigenous Southern New England.

Park Pop-Ups: Frame Your Summer
2024-07-31 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. Create your own picture frames with popsicle sticks and other supplies. Use it to frame your favorite photos from this summer!
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.

Mister Vic - Kids Concert Night at NARA
2024-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Thoams E. Tidman Ampitheather at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Free concert, open to the public. Bring your own chairs/blankets. All lawn seating.
All Lawn Seating – General Admission – Bring Your Own Chair/Blanket.
Dogs permitted on non-retractable leash and cannot be a nuisance.
Smoking not permitted in Amphitheater
Handicap parking available.
All attendees follow yellow directional signs to parking area – upper parking lot.
Portable toilets available throughout the event.
Ending time is approximate.
The Town of Acton has the right to make changes if necessary for this event.
Follow the NARA Park Facebook page-great way to stay on top of the latest information.
Please email recreation@actonma.gov if you have any questions.
The Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA is located off 71 Quarry Road in Acton, MA. All events are open to residents and non-residents. Parking for events is free. Portable toilets are located near the amphitheater, and regular restrooms are located via a 4 min. walk. Food vendor accepts cash or credit cards. Added handicap spots are made available for larger events. Be sure to check the NARA Facebook page for updates.
RAIN CANCELS

Concert in the Courtyard ft. Mindrift and Spyglass Brewing
2024-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Head to The Groton Inn’s Courtyard for an unforgettable evening of music, beer, and fun! Sing along with top hits performed by the WooSox’s current Battle of the Bands champions, Mindrift while savoring samples and full pours of beers from local favorite Spyglass Brewery. The Forge & Vine Food Truck will be serving delicious bites, exciting lawn games will be set up for everyone to enjoy, and a full outdoor cash bar will be available with a variety of beverages.
Family friendly event. Food & drinks available for purchase, free to attend, no reservations required.

Free Friday Nights at Discovery Museum!
2024-08-02 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-09 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-16 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-23 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-30 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.

Revolutionary Liber-TEA High Tea
2024-08-03 11:00 - 15:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
During this commemorative year leading up to the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington taking place on April 19, 2025, this American Revolution-themed high tea honoring the start of the American Revolution will feature three of the five teas that were thrown overboard during the infamous Boston Tea Party in 1773: Bohea, Hyson and Souchong, provided by local area J’enwey Tea Company.
• Bohea: One of the first teas imported by the East India Company in the 18th-century. This black tea was fired or dried over charcoal before being transported to the American colonies.
• Hyson: This early spring green tea is picked by April 20 annually and was a favorite of both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. This tea was so desired by English consumers that it was taxed at a higher rate than other teas.
• Souchong: This classic black tea came from the Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian province of China. It is famous for its very distinctive smoky aroma.
The teas, which can be served hot or iced, are served along with sweet and savory bites including freshly baked scones, soup, tea sandwiches and dessert plus a glass of Schramsberg Mirabelle Sparkling Rosé or a tea cocktail. Seatings on August 3, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm multiple seating times) – $78/adults and $35/kids (ages 4-12) plus tax (ironic) & gratuity. Children 3 and under eat for free. For the younger guests, a curated children’s tea menu will be available and tricorn hats will be provided.

Woburn Summer 2024 Outdoor Movie Series: Migration
2024-08-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Library Park, Woburn, Library Park, Harrison Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
The movie begins at dark. 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.

Family Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2024-08-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
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.

Woburn Summer 2024 Outdoor Movie Series: DC League of Super Pets
2024-08-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Library Park, City of Woburn, Harrison Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States

Backyard and Beyond: Mud Kitchen at Discovery Museum
2024-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come and play in Discovery Woods! We’ll be pouring, stirring, spraying, and experimenting with water and mud. Make mud pies, mud handprints, paint with mud and more! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

First Shot! Summer Camp
2024-08-19 09:00 - 2024-08-23 15:00 | Lexington Historical Society, Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Discover the history of the American Revolution and Colonial Massachusetts! Each day during this week-long camp we will visit a historic site associated with the Battle of Lexington and complete crafts, activities, and games associated with Colonial life. You will follow in the footsteps of Paul Revere as you walk the rooms of the Hancock-Clarke House, one of Revere’s stops during his now-famous Midnight Ride. Learn about the troop movements of the Lexington Militia and the British Regulars as you visit Buckman Tavern, Lexington Common (site of the Battle of Lexington), and Munroe Tavern. Come see what life was like for Lexingtonians in the 18th Century!
For rising 3rd – 6th graders.
August 19th – 23rd, 2024 – 9:00 am- 3:00 pm daily
Pricing
$275 per child for members, $350 per child nonmembers. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required per child to reserve their spot.
Since children will be dropped off for this program, a LHS Children’s Program Participation Form is required.

Wampanoag Singers and Dancers at Discovery Museum
2024-08-22 10:45 - 11:45 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us in welcoming the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers to Discovery Museum! A group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard, the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers encourage audience participation and prefer to sing with the people instead of for the people. Their performance of eastern social songs and dances will entertain visitors of all ages.

Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
2024-08-31 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.

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The 2024 Edition of GARDEN BROS NUCLEAR CIRCUS; Jr’s Big Adventure is Coming to a city near you!
This year’s show is a fully immersive virtual reality experience packed with breathtaking special effects, arena seating, concert style sound and lighting along with 5 RINGS bursting with excitement, laughter, and memories that families will always cherish. The very best performers from over 22 countries make up this action jammed, fast paced 100-minute performance, all under a climate-controlled tent. Featuring the Human Cannonball, Aerial Artists that will blow your mind, The World’s Smallest Person, The Wheel of Death, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, the Funniest Clowns, Dogs as seen on America’s Got Talent, we could keep going but you just need to see it!!!
KIDS FUN ZONE: Ride a circus pony, a giant slide, or mini monster truck. Play in one of our bouncy houses, Climb a Rockwall, Jump on the bungee trampoline, or get your face painted! Come hungry because we have 10 different concession booths to choose from.
Free Children’s Tickets have been distributed to area elementary schools, pre-schools, day care centers, fast food, convenience stores, salons, and large employers.
First 100 Adult Tickets sold online are only $14.50 at www.GardenBrosCircus.com.

Hands-On History: Weaving
2024-09-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, 02420, United States
Making your own clothes was an important part of the war effort during the Revolution! Stop by the Hancock-Clarke House to learn the first step, weaving, using a simple cardboard loom and yarn. Drop in any time between 1:00 – 4:00 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults!
Included with museum admission.

Backyard and Beyond: Seed Investigation at Discovery Museum
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Late Summer/early Fall is the time when many trees and plants release their seeds to grow a new generation. These seeds have some ingenious ways of getting where they need to go. Some tempt animals to eat them, which gives them a free ride and provides fertilizer at the same time! Some parachute from trees, float on the air or water, or shoot out from seed pods like missiles. Join us to see what kinds of seeds we can find in Discovery Woods and on the Great Hill Conservation Land! Please note that the conservation land trails are not ADA or stroller accessible; please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. For more information on Great Hill, please visit trails.actonma.gov. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2024-09-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
