The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings

Cabot House 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, United States

1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing […]

Protest and Promise – The American Revolution in Lexington (ongoing event)

December 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026 This ongoing exhibit highlights Lexington’s pivotal role in the American Revolution as the site of the conflict’s opening battle and a powerful symbol of colonial resistance to British rule. Lexington’s significance lies not only in this first battle but also in what it represented. The town embodied the […]

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

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 strengthening allyship, supporting LGBTQ+ individuals across diverse communities, and building more equitable and inclusive workplaces. This session offers actionable insights for businesses, organizations, and community […]

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 make? Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

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 Month activities. Each May you can explore many of Lowell's historic buildings, from residential lofts to churches to rehabilitated mills and everything in between. Doors […]

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 Month activities. Each May you can explore many of Lowell's historic buildings, from residential lofts to churches to rehabilitated mills and everything in between. Doors […]

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 treasures and revitalized streetscapes, you’ll experience the downtown district as a vibrant blend of history, creativity, and community. This tour is free and open to […]

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 and Special Events, this festival brings together musicians, dancers, aerialists, market vendors, food trucks and more for a day full of exciting entertainment. A “busker” […]

Doors Open Lowell XTRA- Moody Street Feeder Gatehouse – Behind the Scenes: Meet the Architects

moody street feeder gatehouse 269 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA, United States

Meet the preservation team behind the effort to rehabilitate and protect the historic Moody Street Feeder Gatehouse. Join Lowell National Historical Park Historical Architect David Michael Lieb, RA and specialists from the National Park Service’s Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering Center to learn how they assess, repair, and safeguard this vital piece of the canal […]

Free

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

Open Lowell at Eko’s Bar & Grill,

Eko’s Bar & Grill 525 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

Join us for the next Open Lowell event at Eko’s Bar & Grill, one of Lowell’s newest restaurants. On behalf of the Office of the Mayor, the Lowell City Council, […]

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum

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 […]

Free with admission

Cody Knapp LIVE at Forge & Vine

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

Join us at Forge & Vine for a live performance by country singer & guitarist Cody Knapp! Enjoy great music, delicious food, and a warm, inviting atmosphere—perfect for a night out in Groton. Free to attend with food and beverages available to purchase. Reservations are encouraged and available over the phone at (978) 448-9200 or […]

Free

Special Olympics Fundraising Concert ft. Cousin Auntie’s Ghost

The Groton Inn The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Join us for an amazing evening of community, music and fun to support the 2026 Special Olympics! Enjoy a live performance by Groton’s own Cousin Auntie’s Ghost – a seven-piece […]

Free

Paws for Celebration: The Great Catsby

Lowell Masonic Center 79 Dutton St, Lowell, MA, United States

The Lowell Humane Society will turn its daily work into a Roaring Twenties-themed celebration at the Lowell Masonic Center on May 15, where supporters will gather for the organization’s annual […]

Witness to 1775 House Walking Tour

Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, ma, United States

On Saturday, May 16, the Lexington Visitors center will host four separate tours as follows: Tour 1: 9:00am – Features six Witness Houses and a visit to Hancock-Clarke House Tour […]

Second Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride

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

Join us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum. Starting at […]

$75

“Spring Into West Concord Day” on Saturday, May 16th!

Fowler Library 1322 Main street, Concord, United States

Join all of the West Concord businesses for our annual "Spring Into West Concord Day" on Saturday, May 16th! Lots to enjoy - music, art projects, crafts sales, sidewalk sales, […]

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light at Bedford Town Hall

Bedford Town Hall 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, United States

On May 16, New Song welcomes Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light, a Boston-based string band blending folk tradition, feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit. Sumner—formerly of Twisted Pine—has […]

$22.13

Meet the Artist: Nami Yamaguchi at Discovery Museum

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

Join local fiber artist Nami Yamaguchi to explore wet felting, a process using water, wool, and your hands! We’ll layer and play with colorful wool to create a double-sided, soft […]

Free with admission

Bingo and Brunch for the Arts

Warp and Weft Warp and Weft, 197 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

A Community Gathering for the Lowell Center for the Arts! Join us for a relaxed and welcoming morning at Bingo & Brunch for the Arts, a community gathering in support […]

15th Anniversary Celebration—The Robbins House Move

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of a milestone in Concord’s history—the relocation of the Robbins/Garrison family home and the […]

Romantic Spring: A Choral/Orchestral Collaboration

Oyster River Middle School 1 Coe Drive, Durham, NH, United States

Manchester Choral Society will join forces with the Seacoast-based ensemble Portsmouth Pro Musica for a major choral-orchestral project featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in E-flat and Felix Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42. Performances will bring together more than 90 […]

$30

Discovery Day 2026 – Lexington

Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, United States

Discovery Day, Lexington’s “Town Day”, is a way to learn about more than 90 of Lexington’s businesses and organizations. A street fair, held on Massachusetts Avenue in the town center, […]

Ode to a Horse with No Name at the Lexington Visitor Center

Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, ma, United States

Come here the tribute to the small mare of 13 hands that accompanied Paul Revere on that fateful night of April 19, 1775 presented by Mitch Lapin. Mitch is an […]

FREE

Global summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.

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

CIVIL2026 will serve as a dynamic platform to explore the latest breakthroughs, emerging technologies, and future directions,bringing together experts, innovators, and thought leaders from academia, industry, and research to share […]

$749

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Fort Building at Discovery Museum

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

Create structures and forts with us in Discovery Woods. Use recycled, repurposed, and everyday materials to engineer a unique outdoor hideaway. Drop in to add to and play in our […]

Free with admission

The Truth About Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England

Bedford Historical Society 16 South Road, Bedford, United States

Meg Muckenhoupt will bring smiles—and a hunger for popular foods—during her discussion about the history of New England’s food, immigration, tourism, and how ideas about identity have shaped our menus […]

Free

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum

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 […]

Free with admission

Billerica Pride Flag Raising

Billerica Public Library Billerica Public Library, 15 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA, United States

Join the Town of Billerica for a community Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, June 6, at 2:00 PM outside the Library in celebration of Pride Month.

Concord, MA Pride

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

Saturday, June 6, in Concord Center for a day of community, celebration, and Pride. The parade kicks off in the morning at the The Umbrella Arts Center, and everyone is […]

Mizery’s Drag Extravaganza

Monument Square 50 monument street, concord, United States

Join us at Concord PrideFest for Mizery’s Drag Extravaganza featuring the fabulous Mizery with Victoria Queen, Sasha Stone, and Jazmine Skies! With music by DJ Romulus , get ready for dazzling performances and plenty of Pride spirit as 'Mizery Loves Company' takes the stage in Monument Square. Saturday, June 6, 2026, 11:00 AM Monument Square, […]

The Anna & Mickey Show at Concord PrideFest!

Monument Square 50 monument street, concord, United States

Join us for The Anna & Mickey Show at Concord PrideFest! Featuring Concord-based musicians Anna Huckabee Tull and Mickey Zibello, along with talented friends, this beloved local group brings award-winning […]

Pride Family Evening at Discovery Museum

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

June is Pride Month and the Discovery Museum is thrilled to host a special event for Pride Families. We hope you’ll join us with free admission to our Museum campus […]

Free with pre-registration