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The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

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

Wellness on the Walkways: Dancing in the Park with Angkor Dance Troupe Monkey Dance and Traditional Movement Workshop

Boarding House Park Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States

Join dancers from Angkor Dance Troupe at Boarding House Park on Sunday, September 21st. Dancers will give instructions on the playful yet dynamic movements of the monkey role in Cambodian classical dance. Experience a unique opportunity to learn about the movements and steps to the dance. This event is part of Lowell National Historical Park’s […]

The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

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 at Discovery Museum

The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

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
Boarding House Park

Boarding House Park

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 […]

Free

Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Outdoor Scientists

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
Boarding House Park

Boarding House Park

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 […]

Free

Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Seed Investigation

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

Wellness on the Walkways: Nature Reflections on the Merrimack

UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse 500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, United States

Join Lowell National Historical Park on Sunday, September 28th, at 11am to enjoy a morning boat ride while taking in the nature and beauty along the Merrimack River. Take some time to be still, present, and reflect. We will provide writing and art materials, (or bring your own!) and prompt you along the boat ride […]

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Wellness on the Walkways: Nature Reflections on the Merrimack

UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse 500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, United States

Join Lowell National Historical Park on Sunday, September 28th, at 11am to enjoy a morning boat ride while taking in the nature and beauty along the Merrimack River. Take some time to be still, present, and reflect. We will provide writing and art materials, (or bring your own!) and prompt you along the boat ride […]

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Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Working in the Garden

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

Learn what plants need to grow and help us take care of the Discovery Woods Garden. We will water our plants, check for weeds, and see if any plants are ready to be picked. Be on the lookout for insects that help our plants to grow! Inclement weather may result in changes to this program, […]

Free with admission

Boarding House Park

Boarding House Park

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 […]

Free