Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt
2026-02-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-26 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Public Health Museum, East Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876, United States
The Public Health Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum. The Museum strives to preserve records and artifacts from our nation’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health, and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.

Lowell Winterfest 2026
2026-02-28 | City of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Bundle up and head to downtown Lowell for Winterfest, a family-friendly celebration of winter fun in the city. Enjoy outdoor activities, live entertainment, seasonal treats, and hands-on experiences for kids and all ages. From festive energy to local flavor, Winterfest is a great way to get outside, explore downtown, and make the most of winter in Revolutionary Valley.
Good to know: Many activities are free or low-cost, and events take place throughout downtown Lowell.

Lexington Lantern Festival Celebration
2026-03-01 15:00 - 18:00 | MA
The Lantern Festival marks the end of the 2-week Lunar New Year celebration, symbolizing unity, light, and hope. The festivities will begin with pre-show lantern-making and refreshments at 3:00 PM, followed by performances and interactive activities starting at 4:00 PM. The celebration will culminate in a magical outdoor lantern parade at 5:30 PM. Free DIY Lantern-Making Kits will be available at the event from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Starting February 16 through February 28, free wish ribbons will be available for the public to create at Cary Memorial Library and Lexington Community Center during its open hours, as well as at NLCC’s office (114 Waltham Street, #12, Lexington, MA) every Saturday from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM leading up to the event.
All are invited to join this family-friendly event, which promises an unforgettable experience of culture, creativity, and community spirit.

Hands-On History: Weaving and Engineering
2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
“Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center”
Saturday, March 14th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and taking on a fun engineering challenge inspired by the innovations of the Industrial Revolution.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza 4th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
2026-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 | The Sportsmen’s Club, 90 Westford Rd, Tyngsboro, 01879, United States
Mark your calendar & join us for our Easter Egg-Stravaganza 4th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair!
On March 22nd from 11a-3p head on over to the Tyngsboro Sportsmen’s Club, located at 90 Westford St in Tyngsboro, MA.
This fantastic fair promises a pleasant shopping experience, with over 25 amazing vendors showcasing their products, including attractive homemade crafts, special gifts, and tasty treats to help fill your Easter Baskets.
Link to the event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BwgNgBpr1
Events By The Purple Butterfly is the only contact for this event

Hands-On History: Weaving and Lowell's Many Cultures
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
“Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center”
Saturday, April 11th and Saturday, July 11th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and explore cultural objects from a some of the many different cultural groups that call Lowell home.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.
Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu

Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Saturday, May 9th and Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations, Doors Open Lowell and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom, test different types of water wheels, and build your own model
canal system to discover the innovative system that powered Lowell’s mills.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.
Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2026-06-04 13:30 - 14:00 | 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.

Rubbish to Runway Sustainable Fashion Show
2026-06-26 18:00 - 2026-06-27 21:30 | Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA, 01834, United States
The Rubbish to Runway Sustainable Fashion Event will take place over two nights, June 26th and 27th, 2026, at Veasey Memorial Park in Groveland.
This inspiring annual event is an intergenerational fashion show featuring garments upcycled or made by local designers from materials that would otherwise be recycled or thrown away. The event is an inclusive, body-positive event that promotes community participation, re-use, resourcefulness, and sustainable practices while supporting a vital, self-funding conservation property.
Our R2R 2026 theme is “World, Reimagined”. This theme embraces rediscovery, interconnectedness, and modern interpretations of traditional dress.
Rubbish to Runway, founded in 2010, is a celebration of innovation, arts, sustainability, and imagination. The amazing garments created for the event show how creativity and resourcefulness can make an impact. Each year, we reach out to various community groups, schools, and non-profit art centers to participate. Recent participants range in age from 5 to 80!
All proceeds from the event benefit Friends of Veasey park, a non-profit in Groveland. The funds raised from Rubbish to Runway 2026 will play a pivotal role in enhancing arts and environmental conservation education and ensuring the sustainability of Veasey Memorial Park.

Kids Night: Ben Rudnick & Friends
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:15 | Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council, 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Kids Concert Night with Ben Rudnick & Friends!
Ben Rudnick & Friends Bring Celebration to Their Performances
With countless kudos to their credit, including SEVEN Parents’ Choice Awards, the band considers its main focus to be providing a common ground where all family members can enjoy a shared musical experience.
Drawing on original songs and traditional material, the band seamlessly integrates classic Americana with their own unique sound. It’s kids, it’s families, it’s music… live music.
The band is in their 22nd year of making music for families. That includes twelve recordings, tours up and down the east coast, a week of shows in Colorado and a play about a certain frog, named Sam, and his alien buddy, Trip. The band is an institution in the Boston area and are happiest when playing outside on a perfect New England summer evening.
The tightly-honed quartet ties its identity to their New England homeland. Their sound is pure Americana. There’s a summer feel with a strong sense of celebration and happiness.

Hands-On History: Weaving & Engineering
2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
“Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center”
Saturday, March 14th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and taking on a fun engineering challenge inspired by the innovations of the Industrial Revolution.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.
Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu

Hands-On History: Weaving and Working on the Line
2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Saturday, September 12th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and try working on a fun assembly line.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.
Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu
