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The Caterpillar Lab

The Caterpillar Lab

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

Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play […]

Free with admission
The Caterpillar Lab

The Caterpillar Lab

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

Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play […]

Free with admission

A New Revolution in Lexington

The Depot

In 2020, 16.82% of Lexington's population was Chinese, which is proportionally the second-highest Chinese population of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. Yet just 40 years ago, Lexington had only 392 Chinese residents - and in 1890, two. This presentation, featuring research by Lexington High School student Sophia Zhang and live Q&A with local […]

Free
The Caterpillar Lab

The Caterpillar Lab

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

Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play […]

Free with admission
Free Friday Nights at Discovery Museum!

Free Friday Nights at Discovery Museum!

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 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.

Free
The Caterpillar Lab

The Caterpillar Lab

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

Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play […]

Free with admission
2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL

2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL

The Lowell Folk Festival Kirk Street, Lowell, MA, 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 […]

2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL

2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL

The Lowell Folk Festival Kirk Street, Lowell, MA, 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 […]

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
2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL

2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL

The Lowell Folk Festival Kirk Street, Lowell, MA, 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 […]

Explore Indigenous Ecological Knowledge with Tomaquag Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 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.

Free with admission

Park Pop-Ups: Frame Your Summer

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 […]

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