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Building Independence (Walking Tour)

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

Women have found different ways to claim independence over time, even when it wasn’t readily given. Join a ranger for this 1-hour walking tour of downtown Lowell to learn how the buildings that created the city of Lowell also offered women a chance at independence previously unheard of. Explore some of the ways the women […]

Free

Acton Center Walking Tours – Saturday, April 6

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA

Please meet Amy Cole at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 1:50 PM.  The walk is free, but registration is required and capped at 20 attendees for each walk.  […]

Acton Center Walking Tours – Friday, April 12th

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA

Please meet Amy Cole at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 1:50 PM.  The walk is free, but registration is required and capped at 20 attendees for each walk.  […]

Nature and Art

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

All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park Location: Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell Enjoy the spring weather and experiment with art outside. Try your hand with some watercolors and nature rubbings. Make a small nature journal to help you note the changes in the seasons.

Pop Up Sculpture Show, Celebrating International Sculpture Day!

All Arts League Of Lowell 307 Market Street, Lowell, MA, United States

Join us for a garden party and sculpture show at Arts League of Lowell’s Gates Block Garden. View sculptures by local artists and enjoy cookies and lemonade; free for all! Hours are 10 am to 3 PM, and the garden is located at307 Market St. Lowell.

Free

The Boston Outdoor Expo

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer St, Boston, United States

The Boston Outdoor Expo

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer St, Boston, United States

Bike with a Ranger

Duck Island Wastewater Treatment Facility 451 First Street Boulevard, Lowell, United States

Join rangers on National Ride a Bike Day for a 3.4-mile round trip ride along the Centralville River Path. Take in views of the mills and learn about the water that powered them while enjoying some fresh air from the seat of your bike. Pack a snack, bring some water, and get ready to roll! […]

Free

Nature Explorers: Trails and Maps (Registration required)

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

May 5, 12, 19, and 26 10:00am – 11:30am What: Join our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. In this series we will focus on navigating trails and reading and making maps. In addition we’ll spend time finding and observing the plants and animals that live their lives on the trails. Our learning […]

$40

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga

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

Join us to 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 […]

Free with admission