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Untold Stories of Our Region featuring Chichi Enu

NARA Park Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

This event will highlight stories of women, Black, Indigenous peoples, and other communities traditionally overlooked in historical records. The event is a celebration of diversity, aiming to increase cultural awareness and strengthen community bonds. Art Display from local high school students from 5-7 p.m. Interactive opera performance by artist-in-residence Chichi Enu from 7-8:30 p.m. "NOT […]

Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff

Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff

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

Join local astrophotographer Brian Mernoff and try looking through some solar telescopes. Weather permitting, we will safely see the sun in ways you haven’t before! Test out some other tools that let us explore light and go on a “light” scavenger hunt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission
2024 Secret Garden Fairy Portrait Experience

2024 Secret Garden Fairy Portrait Experience

Luciana Calvin Photography Studio 21 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, United States

We are so excited to welcome your little ones to a whimsical portrait experience. This experience is exclusive to kids 3 and older. You will have access to our stunning garden set, wings, colorful wardrobe and flower crowns. Includes one 8x10 or two 5x7 (same pose) deluxe prints. A small gift to take home. All […]

$150.00
Dirtopia!

Dirtopia!

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

Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission

NEW Fairytale High Tea at The Inn at Hastings Park’s Town Meeting Bistro

The Inn at Hastings Park 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

A sweet and enchanting treat for kids at The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property, this new Fairytale tea celebrates the end of the school year and the beginning of summer in a magical way. From fairy dust, sparkling crowns, enchanted wands and dazzling gowns, costumes are extremely encouraged for […]

$3 – $78

Park Pop-Ups: A Post-Card for School

Shedd Park Pavilion 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38), 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. Design your own postcards, trying different art styles to decorate them. You can even leave it with a park ranger to have it mailed to you in time for […]

Free

Acton’s Independence Day Celebration – 2024

NARA Park Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

This is a free event (donations are very much appreciated). Parking will be off various parking lots along Nagog Park Drive where free shuttle buses will bring guests to and from the NARA starting at 5:30 p.m. until the end of the event. There will be a variety of food vendors. A free concert featuring […]

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
Youth Summer Art Program 2024

Youth Summer Art Program 2024

The Whistler House Museum of Art 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, United States

The Whistler House Museum of Art's Youth Summer Art Program is open to children grades 5 to 8, ages 10 to 14 years. Each week-long session focuses on a different art form and combines exciting hands-on art creation with museum tours and art history discussions, connecting real works of art with the day's activity. Professional […]

Youth Summer Art Program 2024

Youth Summer Art Program 2024

The Whistler House Museum of Art 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, United States

The Whistler House Museum of Art's Youth Summer Art Program is open to children grades 5 to 8, ages 10 to 14 years. Each week-long session focuses on a different art form and combines exciting hands-on art creation with museum tours and art history discussions, connecting real works of art with the day's activity. Professional […]

Youth Summer Art Program 2024

Youth Summer Art Program 2024

The Whistler House Museum of Art 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, United States

The Whistler House Museum of Art's Youth Summer Art Program is open to children grades 5 to 8, ages 10 to 14 years. Each week-long session focuses on a different art form and combines exciting hands-on art creation with museum tours and art history discussions, connecting real works of art with the day's activity. Professional […]