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Hands-On History: Weaving

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, 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! […]

$8 – $14
Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency

Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 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: ​ 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 […]

$25.95

Backyard and Beyond: Seed Investigation at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 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, […]

Free with admission
Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency

Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 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: ​ 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 […]

$25.95

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 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 […]

Free with admission

Make a Mess: Paint with What?? at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

You won’t find any paintbrushes in today’s program! We’ve searched the backrooms of the Museum to find silly objects to use instead. Which of our unconventional painting tools will end up being your favorite?

Free with admission

Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race 2024

Market Street Market Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Kinetic Sculptures are all-terrain, human-powered, art sculptures, engineered to race over road, water, mud and sand. Kinetic sculptures are amazing works of art; many are animated with moving parts like blinking eyes, opening mouths, heads that move side to side and up and down. These machines of art are usually made from what some people […]

Live Music and Food Truck at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine

Forge & Vine Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Join us at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine for great live music by the talented Acoustic Tandem, delicious selections from the F&V Food Truck, refreshing beverages, and stunning views of beautiful Gibbet Hill. It's the perfect way to spend a September Saturday. Free to attend, no reservations required, food & beverages available for […]

Free

Hands-On History: Button Spinners

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

18th century kids had toys too, but most were simple and homemade, using household items as materials. Button spinners were popular and fun to play with. Make one of your own to take home! Included with museum admission - drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 PM to participate!

$8 – $14
Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency

Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 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: ​ 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 […]

$25.95

Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Outdoor Scientists at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Get a new perspective on Discovery Woods by exploring with a variety of science tools. Measure, observe, compare, and contrast as we collect some data and look closely at what we find. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Free with admission

Free Community Health Fair

Public Health Museum East Street, Tewksbury, MA, United States

Celebrate the Public Health Museum's 30th Anniversary with a weekend of activities. On Saturday, September 28th, visit the museum at 365 East Street, Tewksbury, MA from 10AM-3PM for free health screenings, flu shots, mini-talks about Rabies, HIV/AIDS, Art as Healing, and more. The museum will be open for tours and we'll have groups such as […]