Meriam’s Corner Exercise

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

The Town of Concord, joined by fife and drum ensembles, Minute Men and Concord Independent Battery commemorate the fighting that occurred at Meriam's Corner.

Paul Revere Capture Ceremony

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

The Lincoln Minute Men, joined by other reenactment units, observe the capture of Paul Revere with historic music and a musket fire salute.

The Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week

The Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week is back by popular demand and again is extended to ALL of our 21 communities! Monday, April 10 Through Friday, April 14, 2023 Restaurant Week has something for everyone: Foodies, mark your calendars and plan to support your local dining establishments. Celebrate special menus and special prices! Learn more […]

The Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week

The Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week is back by popular demand and again is extended to ALL of our 21 communities! Monday, April 10 Through Friday, April 14, 2023 Restaurant Week has something for everyone: Foodies, mark your calendars and plan to support your local dining establishments. Celebrate special menus and special prices! Learn more […]

Stand Up For Ellen

Robbins House 12 Monument Square, Concord, MA, United States

For the first time in 200 years, on April 14, 2023, Concord will publicly honor and celebrate the birth of one of its most inspirational daughters, Ellen Garrison and showcase the 1841 visit of Frederick Douglass to Concord! FRIDAY APRIL 14, 2023 6 PM TO 8 PM…An Evening of Celebration! HOLY FAMILY CHURCH/FIRST UNIVERSALIST MEETING […]

Battle Road

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Learn about the events of April 19, 1775 through living history programs and demonstrations. For full event schedule visit https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/special-event.htm

Lexington Patriot’s Day Events

Various Lexington Locations 1666 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

Find out about all of our great Patriot's Day events in Lexington, MA. Lexington Patriots Day Events 2023  

Concord Patriot’s Day Events

Concord Visitor Center Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Find out about all of our great Patriot's Day events in Concord, MA.  

Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci!

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

Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor, artist, engineer, and mathematician who spent his lifetime following his curiosity and exploring a wide variety of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build hoop gliders and whirligigs. Create […]

Free with museum admission

OUT OF THE VAULT Closing Reception

The Whistler House Museum of Art 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, United States

The Whistler House Museum of Art Announces Closing Reception for Out of the Vault: Works of Art from the Whistler House Collection The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) is proud to have exhibited a selection of artworks from its permanent collection, Out of the Vault. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, April 15, from […]

Patriots’ Day Free Family Activities

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

Celebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Museum and then visiting our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Visit a craftsperson in the Museum demonstrating various objects that were made of horn during the colonial period, including powder horns and everyday items like cups and […]

Free