Points of Light Lantern Celebration

Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, United States

Points of Light is a spring celebration of unity and renewal that brings together the food, music, and traditions of Lowell’s diverse cultures. The centerpiece of the night is a special ceremony in which participants personalize water lanterns that will be released onto the Western Canal, creating hundreds of floating points of light. Ecumenical Plaza, […]

Bessie’s Closet at Discovery Museum

Bessie’s Closet at Discovery Museum

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

Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3 | Fri. 3:30 - 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 3pm FREE - Museum Admission Not Required Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of our community. Supported by donations from our Museum community and beyond, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing […]

Free with admission
Open Studios Concord

Open Studios Concord

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, […]

American Disunion: An Evening with David Blight

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight for a compelling forum on the evolving meaning of American independence. Drawing on his scholarship on Frederick Douglass, Blight will explore how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence have been interpreted and contested over time. Professor Blight will discuss Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is […]

Cinco de Mayo on the Lawn

Forge & Vine Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Join us for Cinco de Mayo at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine with a festive evening on the lawn. Enjoy a delicious, Mexican-inspired menu from the Forge & Vine Food Truck, refreshing drinks, beautiful views, and plenty of fun. Gather with friends, grab a taco (or 3!) and a margarita, and celebrate! Tap […]

Free

Memorial Day Observance at Veterans Memorial Park

VeteransMemorial Park 150 Douglas Street, Lowell, MA, United States

Join the City of Lowell for our annual Memorial Day Observance. The program will include remarks from the Lowell Veterans Commission, Lowell Veterans Center, and the Executive Office of Veterans […]

Yappy Hour

Forge & Vine Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka in support of Operation Delta Dog. Save the date for our first Yappy Hour of 2026 at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine, where you […]

Free

Intersectional Allyship

Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, United States

The final session of the Building Belonging LGBTQ+ Business Education Series focuses on intersectional allyship and how overlapping identities shape experiences of inclusion and belonging. Participants will explore strategies for […]

Free

Build a Bubble Wand at Discovery Museum

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

Design your own bubble wand! We will explore the nature of bubbles as we try out different shapes and sizes for our bubble wands. What kind of bubbles will you […]

Free with admission

Doors Open Lowell

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation, architecture, and design which is presented as part of the community's National Preservation […]

Doors Open Lowell

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation, architecture, and design which is presented as part of the community's National Preservation […]

Doors Open Lowell XTRA – Beyond the Mills: Discover Downtown Lowell’s Architectural Gems Walking Tour

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Explore more of downtown with this lively 90‑minute walking tour showcasing the city’s stunning architecture and dynamic built environment beyond its iconic mill complexes. From civic landmarks to hidden design […]

Free

The 2nd annual Spring Busker Festival

18 Middle Street Lowell, MA 01852 18 Middle Street, Lowell, MA, United States

Middle and Palmer Streets in Lowell Enjoy free live entertainment in downtown Lowell during the Spring Busker Festival! Organized by the City of Lowell through the Office of Cultural Affairs […]

Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power

Lowell National Historical Park - Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Saturday, May 9th and Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations, Doors Open Lowell and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s […]

Free