Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Boarding House Park
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) and 2 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

Open Streets Lowell
2025-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Open Streets are a nationwide movement to encourage healthy activities such as walking and biking and the use of streets for outdoor dining, shopping, activities, and more. An all-volunteer team is organizing Lowell’s very own pilot Open Streets event. It’s free fun – family and student friendly! For one afternoon, Merrimack Street between Kirk and Central will be closed to vehicular traffic and open to you!
More info at https://diylowell.org/openstreets
Come for:
Arts and Crafts Market: Local vendors selling unique or handmade goods
Creative Experiences Zone: Free or paid interactive crafting, art demonstrations, and more – kids, students, and adults all welcome!
Community Street: Learn about Lowell through a community group resource fair and activities
Sidewalk Sales and Al Fresco Dining
Music & Dance
Fun Surprises

Backyard and Beyond: Wildflower Planting at Discovery Museum
2025-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Native wildflowers are a great way to support pollinators and add a pop of color to your outdoor space. Join us in Discovery Woods as we plant seeds together. Learn the simple steps for preparing and planting, and get inspired to add bee-friendly plants to your neighborhood. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Discovery Museum Reflection Room: Whose Land are We On? at Discovery Museum
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
October 13th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders that we know as our current cities and towns. Then, add a mark to the map where you live to find out whose land we are really on.
Saturday, October 11 – Monday, October 13, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Monsterbash
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Massachusetts
Join us for this fun and fall festive event! Monsterbash has been a huge hit every year. This is not a ‘scary’ event. Activities are gauged to Elementary School Aged children. Cost to attend is $10 and can be paid for online or at the gate when you arrive.

National Chemistry Week: The Hidden Life of Spices! at Discovery Museum
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discover the wonders of chemistry as we celebrate National Chemistry Week. Join us and our guest educators from the local American Chemical Society Chapter for fun, hands-on activities around this year’s theme, The Hidden Life of Spices!

Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us as we celebrate Halloween weekend! Dress for the occasion and give your Halloween costume the chance to spook, sparkle, and shine. Challenge yourself to a few holes of Pumpkin Putt Putt and other outdoor games with a frightfully fun twist. Use your powers of observation on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and expect other ghostly surprises to pop up around the Museum! Some outdoor activities will be weather dependent.
Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Night at the Museum - Public Health Museum Tewksbury
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Public Health Museum, East Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876, United States
Don’t miss your chance for a Night at the Museum! Secure your After Hours tickets for exclusive evening tours and experience the museum like never before.

Make a Mess: Fragrant Fall Fingerpainting at Discovery Museum
2025-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join us as we put a seasonal twist on a favorite messy experience by adding scents to our finger paints. Get ready to get messy with paint because your hands and fingers will be your “tools” today! What kind of masterpiece will you create?

Make a Mess: Fragrant Fall Fingerpainting at Discovery Museum
2025-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States

The Santa Experience – A Magical Holiday Portrait Session
2025-11-01, 2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Luciana Calvin Photography Studio, 21 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
📍 Luciana Calvin Photography Studio, Chelmsford MA
📅 Two Saturdays Only – November 2025
🎟 Limited Spots Available
Step into a storybook Christmas with The Santa Experience—a one-of-a-kind holiday portrait session designed to capture the wonder of childhood and create heirloom artwork your family will treasure forever.
This isn’t your typical mall Santa. Your child will enjoy a private visit with Santa in a beautifully styled holiday set, with time to interact, share wish lists, and enjoy sweet moments—no rushed lines or forced smiles.
✨ Each session includes:
• A personalized experience with Santa
• A beautifully designed holiday set
• Access to heirloom-quality artwork and albums
• A complimentary gift for each child
• $100 product credit when you book during Christmas in July (through July 31)
Perfect for families who want more than just a snapshot—The Santa Experience brings the magic of the season to life in the most heartwarming way.
🎄 Booking & details: https://santa-experience.com

Meet the Artist: Stevie Leigh
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Meet local artist Stevie Leigh who upcycles fabric scraps to create unique pieces of clothing that look as good on a body as they do hanging on a wall. Bring a stuffed animal from your home to design and construct a new outfit for your furry friend using your imagination and a variety of creative materials.
