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Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

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

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Free with admission

Meet the Scientist: Our Changing Ocean with Boston College at Discovery Museum

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

Join Professor Tony Wang and doctoral students from the Earth and Environmental Sciences department at Boston College to explore the science of our changing ocean. Discover the intricate workings of ocean circulation and the essential role of phytoplankton, practice fish dissection and uncover earstones (otoliths), and use a microscope to identify microfossils. Learn about the […]

Free with admission
Boston Fleet at Tsongas Center

Boston Fleet at Tsongas Center

Tsongas Center Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, United States

Step onto the ice with the Boston Fleet and feel the electricity of elite women's hockey at Tsongas Center. Watch world-class athletes showcase speed, skill, and heart that'll leave you on your feet, from the opening face-off to the final buzzer. Four of the Fleet's players just returned from the Olympics  with medals—three gold medalists from Team USA and a bronze medalist from Team Switzerland—and you'll witness that same Olympic level intensity and excellence every game. Whether you're a longtime hockey fan or discovering the sport for the first time, there's nothing like live professional women's hockey—the energy in the arena is contagious, the plays are breathtaking, and you'll find yourself part of a community that gets louder and prouder every game. Come for the game, leave knowing you witnessed something special.

PLAYcation Presents: Colorful Lowell

JFK Plaza 50 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, United States

All Ages Join many organizations from across Lowell for a morning of activities at JFK Park. Be the first to receive a Lowell Bicentennial coloring book! Create chalk creations, sign up for a library card or check out a book from the bookmobile, reveal vibrant hidden designs in a Magic Color Scratch Postcard, dance and […]

Free
Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

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

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Free with admission
Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

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

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Free with admission

Community Panel Discussion

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

Hear directly from local LGBTQ+ leaders, employees, and business owners as they share insights on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Lowell community. This panel discussion will explore how workplaces and organizations can create meaningful dialogue, strengthen connections, and foster environments where everyone feels welcome and respected. Part of the Building Belonging LGBTQ+ Business […]

Free
Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

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

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Free with admission

Dance Prism Ballet Presents “Coppélia”

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

Coppélia is a lighthearted, family-friendly comic ballet—the perfect way to introduce children to the theater. Follow the story of Swanilda as she tries to discover the secret of the mysterious "mechanical doll" in Dr. Coppélius’s workshop. This performance is a wonderful opportunity to support a local regional arts organization and inspire your young dancer.

Obey Your Master – Metallica Tribute

Taffeta Music Hall Taffeta Music Hall, 110 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States

Taffeta Music Hall Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian April 25, 2026 Doors: 7:00 pm • Show: 7:30 pm

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

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

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Free with admission

A Bedford Assortment

Bedford Historical Society 16 South Road, Bedford, United States

Vocabulary.com describes an “assortment” as “a bunch of different things all together, whether they’re the same sort or not.” “For example,” says Society President and Bedford Town Historian Sharon McDonald, “an assortment of chocolates would be a box of cherry-filled, nut, caramel, coconut, and orange crème candies. Using her engaging story-telling style, McDonald’s “Bedford Assortment” […]

Free

Gerard Magliocca on Limitations in Executive Power

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

Legal scholar Gerard Magliocca explores Justice Robert H. Jackson’s landmark concurring opinion in the Steel Seizure Case, illuminating its enduring framework for presidential power. This forum connects constitutional history to current debates, examining how Jackson’s analysis continues to shape limits on executive authority in times of crisis.

$10

The Town and The City Festival 2026

Downtown Lowell Various Locations, Lowell, MA, United States

This multi-day music and arts festival takes place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of Jack Kerouac in direct and indirect ways. It is named after Kerouac's earliest novel which was primarily set in this historic mill city. The Town and The City Festival […]

The Town and The City Festival 2026

Downtown Lowell Various Locations, Lowell, MA, United States

This multi-day music and arts festival takes place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of Jack Kerouac in direct and indirect ways. It is named after Kerouac's earliest novel which was primarily set in this historic mill city. The Town and The City Festival […]

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
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 – Lowell

OPEN STUDIOS – Lowell

Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States

Open Studios on the first Saturday of the month at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. Studios are buzzing with new ideas as artists share recent work, experiments, and the momentum that comes with longer days. With 5 floors to explore, visitors are encouraged to take their time—wander the building, strike up conversations with artists, watch […]

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, […]

FULL BLOOM 8| April 29 – May 31, 2026| Reception on Saturday May 2, 3 – 5 pm| Loading Dock Gallery

Loading Dock Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

Loading Dock Gallery 122 Western Avenue Lowell, MA 01851 Show: Full Bloom 8 Show dates: April 29 - May 31, 2026 Reception: Saturday, May 2, 3 – 5 PM Flowers hold a quiet mystery. They are fleeting, luminous, and generous—reminding us of what is briefly beautiful in our lives. Their glow feels like an invitation. […]

Free

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
LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)

LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)

The Presentation School Foundation Community Center 640 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Rainbow Sangha is a weekly meditation circle created for the Boston LGBTQ+ community. This is a welcoming, beginner-friendly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect — with yourself and with others. Whether you're completely new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here. What to Expect • A warm, inclusive environment • […]

Free

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 and your four-legged friend can enjoy a lively and welcoming evening on the lawn! Relax outdoors with delicious bites from the Forge & Vine food […]

Free