Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

West Concord Holiday Stroll
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Celebrate the season in West Concord with shopping, music, crafts, festive activities — and a visit from the Grinch! A great afternoon for families and local holiday joy.

Lowell's Gentlemen Songsters Chorus Holiday Cabaret
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Mount Pleasant Golf Club, 141 Staples St, Lowell, MA, United States
Lowell’s Gentlemen Songsters Chorus
proudly presents our annual
Holiday Cabaret
Saturday • Dec. 13, 2025 • 2:00-4:00 PM
Mt. Pleasant Golf Club
141 Staples St., Lowell, MA
including performances by
The Four Town Sound, Sweet Life, and Synchrony Quartets
with special guests
Chelmsford High School’s The Thursdays
The program will include both holiday and non-holiday songs
and the opportunity for a free picture with Santa.
Light refreshments will be served.
All Ages Welcome! Tickets – $0 – 25
for tickets: https://gentlemensongsters.org

The Umbrella Film Series presents My Penguin Friend
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.
This December, join us for My Penguin Friend (2024, dir. David Schurmann, rated PG), a family-friendly film based on the true story of a lonely fisherman who unexpectedly finds companionship with a South American Magellan penguin. The film runs 1 hour and 37 minutes. Optional pre-show dinners from Saltbox Kitchen are available; order before Mon, Dec 15 at 12 PM. Film tickets are $12.50, meals are an additional $25. Concessions are available for purchase at the event.
Plus, join us before the film for a FREE Youth Film Premiere at 5:15 PM. This event is a celebratory culmination of Umbrella Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint’s Fall Semester Classes and features student films and a short documentary about their creation. Learn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/film

Boarding House Park
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 12:15, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 12:15, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:15, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:15 and 5 more dates | 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

Snow Globes at Discovery Museum
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Who knows what Mother Nature will bring this year but guarantee a little “snow” for the holidays with a homemade snow globe. A sprinkle of “snow” and a dash of creativity is all you need to make and take your very own mini snow globe.

Chanukah Celebration
2025-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 | wheeler community center, 1276 Main St, concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join neighbors for a welcoming evening of holiday fellowship, treats, and community as Concord celebrates the Festival of Lights.

Santa's Brickmas Adventure at LEGO® Discovery Center Boston
2025-12-19 10:00 - 17:00 | LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA, 02145, United States
Get ready to jingle all the way into Santa’s Brickmas Adventure at LEGO® Discovery Center Boston!
From November 22 through January 3, families are invited to step into a wonderland of festive fun, creativity, and kindness where holiday spirit is powered by LEGO® bricks and imagination. Join LEGO® Santa’s team of merry elf helpers on a mission to keep the holiday magic alive! Build last-minute presents in the Global Master Elf Model Builder workshop challenge but not before rocking around the LEGO tree with the cheerful LEGO® Gingey Squad, to help Santa power up his Magic Meter-one creative mission at a time.
Event Highlights include:
Creative Workshop: Be inspired by YouTube star Alec, Chief Elf and LEGO®’s Global Master Model Builder with over 4 million followers, and our team of expert Playmakers in a special creative challenge. Design and build last-minute gifts straight from the workshop!
Festive Dance Party: Rock around the LEGO® tree and show off your best moves with the elf helper squad and special guests during this holly-jolly dance celebration.
Build to Give: Spread kindness this season! Build a LEGO® heart and share it on social media with #BuildToGive. For every heart shared, LEGO® will donate a LEGO set to a child in need-because spreading joy is the best gift of all.
Gingerbread Village Build: Work together to design and build your own deliciously creative LEGO® gingerbread houses to display in our magical village.
Magic Meter Challenge: Complete all the festive missions, scan your Elf License, and help Santa power up his Magic Meter to save the season!
Witness Boston created completely out of more than 1.5 million LEGO bricks and decked out for the holidays

"The Nutcracker" Presented By Dance Prism Ballet
2025-12-20 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-21 14:30 - 16:30 | J. Everett Collins Center, 100 Shawsheen, Andover, 01810, United States
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering Christmas tree to the enchanted Land of Sweets, this beloved ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s music, breathtaking costumes, and the joy of the season to life.
Perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming holiday outing filled with music, magic, and memories.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see a beloved holiday classic right in your community at the J. Everett Collins Center for three performances only on December 20 at 2:30 and 6:30 and December 21 at 2:30 pm.
Following each performance, audience members are invited to a special photo opportunity with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy — the perfect holiday keepsake!

Icy Artworks at Discovery Museum
2026-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The science of freezing and melting takes place all around during the winter season! Join us as we use this scientific phenomenon to create original works of art. Weather depending, we’ll either use the snow as our canvas or take our frozen creations indoors.

Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service at Discovery Museum
2026-01-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a designated National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer within their communities and honor the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader. Join the Discovery Museum as we engage in small acts of service to benefit our neighbors. Participate in a donation drive (details coming soon) and create handmade welcome cards to benefit the Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center, a local nonprofit that supports children and families experiencing resettlement.

Mirror, Mirror, What do You See? at Discovery Museum
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Have you ever wondered how you can see yourself in a mirror? Join us as we play with different kinds of reflections and experiment by using mirrors to create symmetry, refract light, and expand your field of vision.

Discovery Museum — February School Vacation
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-22 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Where: 177 Main Street, Acton, MA
When: Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20; Plus related events Feb 14–22
Regular Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily during vacation week.
What’s Happening:
Daily STEAM Play & Exhibits: Open-ended hands-on activities — science, nature, art, and interactive learning included with admission.
Lunar New Year Celebration — Sat, Feb 14 (1–3 PM): Festive family program included with admission.
Be a Data Scientist — Thu, Feb 19 – Sun, Feb 22: Explore data through fun, kid-friendly science play (included with admission).
Tip: It’s a great rain-proof activity and pairs well with Discovery Woods outdoor play if weather allows.

Lowell’s Citywide “Kids Week” (Feb 14–22, 2026)
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-22 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Kids Week is a citywide free celebration with dozens of family-friendly activities hosted by area partners — museums, community groups, libraries, outdoor art, and more.
📌 Example Events (subject to confirmation as final schedule posts):
Hands-On STEM & History (Tsongas Industrial History Center) — STEM activities + historical exploration, part of the Kids Week lineup.
Art in the Park / Creativity Days — Artmaking stations at Boott Cotton Mills and other partners.
Valentine’s / Crafts & Story Time — Story time and themed activities for littles.
Garden-Themed Activities (Mill City Grows, Feb 17) — snacks + garden play with a fun twist.
📌 Calendar runs Feb 14 through Feb 22 with many free drop-in events across downtown Lowell, neighborhood cultural sites, and parks.

Acton Hill Top Program
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20 | Acton Recreation Center, 50 Audubon Drive, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Make the most of school days off with our fun program designed to keep kids engaged and entertained. With a focus on supervised play, our rec program offers and indoor/outdoor environment where kids make new friends and discover new interests. Join us for a day filled with laughter and enjoyment!
Program runs from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, or 9:00 AM -1:00 PM on half days.
Pricing is $50/day ($29/half day). You get to pick and choose the days you need care. Please note that many times this program fills up so don’t delay and plan today!
Our school vacation program is designed to keep children entertained, active, and engaged during their break from school. With a diverse range of activities including sports, arts and crafts workshops, science experiments, and outdoor adventures, our participants have the opportunity to explore, learn, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. Instructors lead engaging sessions that foster curiosity, creativity, and teamwork. With a focus on safety and opportunities for socialization, this program ensures that participants leave with cherished memories, new friends, and a sense of accomplishment.
Program Location:
Acton Recreation Center, 50 Audubon Drive, Acton, MA
