Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Concord History with a Chocolate Twist
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-02-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Concord Visitor Center, Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The tour will touch on the town’s revolutionary and literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more.
Participants will enjoy a taste of locally roasted nuts combined with handcrafted chocolate at Gräem Nuts and Chocolate and get a taste of their Signature Handmade Bark. Other stops include Priscilla’s Candy Shop, a fourth generation family owned candy shop, hand making fine chocolates, truffles, fudges and caramels since 1936, and the Concord Cheese Shop for a taste of locally made Chocolate Chevre Cheese. The tour will end at Nosh.
Reservations are required for this tour and must be booked 24 hours in advance.

Lowell Kids Week: Bookmobile Visits
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Visit the librarians of the Pollard Memorial Library bookmobile as they join the “Building Community,” “Poetry in Parks,” and “Games Around the World” events at Lowell National Historical Park. Discover a new book that you can check out that day and even sign up for your own free library card! The Bookmobile event on the 22nd will happen at the Lowell National Park Visitor Center. Find out more at https://lowelllibrary.org/services/bookmobile/.

Affirmation of Life: Art from Today’s Ukraine | January 31-February 25, 2024 | Reception on Saturday Feb. 3 , 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
2024-02-24 12:00 - 17:30, 2024-02-23 12:00 - 17:30 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
This February, enjoy Affirmation of Life: Art from Today’s Ukraine, presented at the Loading Dock Gallery in cooperation with the Ukraine Cultural Initiative. This colorful show celebrates life as well as Ukrainian heritage, with work ranging from traditional designs to lush abstracts. Working in war-ravaged Ukraine, the artists seek not only to make a living, but to teach and support adults and children, providing much needed healing through the universal language of art. “Art is like oxygen,” says artist Lyubov Mineko. “It makes everyone feel comfortable. Comfortable in the individual existence and comfortable in communication with others. Art unites people.”
Affirmation of Life: Art from Today’s Ukraine runs January 31-February 25, 2024 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA; noon-5:30pm, Wednesday-Saturday; until 4pm Sunday.
Reception 3-5pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lowell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Farmer's Market and Craft Fair
2024-02-24 11:00 - 14:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
Farmer’s market and craft fair – great prices – if you are a vendor and are interested in a table, email lcochran@chelmsfordma.gov

Lowell Kids Week: Birding Walk
2024-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
All ages
Join a ranger for a birding walk through Lowell’s urban landscape! Over the course of an hour we will work together to spot and identify common birds, and learn some of the basics of birding. We will have some birding supplies on hand (such as binoculars and field guides) to lend out for the duration of the walk. Please feel free to bring your own tools if you have them! Let’s find some birds. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Hands-On History: Make a Haversack
2024-02-24 10:00 - 15:30 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
When marching off to war, soldiers in the 18th century had to carry a lot of supplies! These were kept in a special bag called a haversack, similar to a backpack or messenger bag today! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to make and decorate one of your own.
Included with museum admission.

Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City
2024-02-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sunday, February 18 through Sunday, February 25, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week and this year’s theme “Welcome to the Future”! Engage in some everyday engineering as we design a city where we can all thrive together while celebrating our uniqueness and supporting the planet we share. Help us collaboratively illustrate our future Dream City by adding your vison to our mural-sized paper illustration and prototype designs with simple building materials.

Free Movie Night - Judas and the Black Messiah
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
Joins us for a Black HIstory Month event to see a free movie – popcorn and drinks available to purchase but movie is free! Judas and the Black Messiah!
In our auditorium at 7:00 p.m. After the movie come on down and check out game night in the cabaret!
1A North Road in Chelmsford

Open Mic Night
2024-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Mill No. 5, Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, United States
Open Mic night is back! Every first and third Friday, come share your music! Express yourself! Grab a drink, enjoy some food & support your local arts community!!

GAME NIGHT at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts
2024-02-23 18:00 - 22:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
Bring your games, or join others at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts (the CCA)
at 1A North Road, Chemsford from 6-10 p.m. Come in any time!
Full bar available too! Join the fun!

Lowell Kids Week: Family Movie & Game Night!
2024-02-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Mercier Center, 21 Salem Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
All ages; Reservations required
The Lowell Housing Authority, Lowell Police Dept., and Lowell Fire Dept. welcome families to a fun movie & game night! Games will be from 4-6pm & the movie will begin at 6pm. Giveaways and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP at https://fb.me/e/2UXr0rh3N

Lowell Kids Week: Water Room Workshop
2024-02-23 15:00 - 15:45, 2024-02-23 14:00 - 14:45 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
All ages, registration required
Desing, build, and operate a canal system just as the Proprietors of Locks and Canals did in Lowell in the early 1800s. All participants will get hands-on canal building experience (no experience required.) Be ready to have a great time and maybe, get a little wet! Please register by calling 978 970-5000.

Lowell Kids Week: Buildwave: A Hands-On Building Game!
2024-02-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Pollard Memorial Library, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Grades K-6; Registration required
Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! During the workshop children create with over a dozen building materials including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide
students through the different building waves. Space is limited and sign up is required. Please register at https://lowelllibrary.org/events/, or by calling 978-674-1529

ARTfull February Vacation
2024-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Create inspired by the question, What is the Nature of the Museum? Construct a sculptures and structures by cutting and folding cardstock. Draw a detailed floorplan in a blueprint of your own Museum. Arrange blocks and more to create an imaginative interpretation of deCordova’s campus. How much can we add to the space over the course of 3 days!
Find your own approach and/or collaborate to construct creative sculptures. Join us for a short time or the entire drop-in window.
For any age and an accompanying adult – all are welcome.
We’ll hold the program inside the Museum in the Dewey Family Gallery near the exhibition. In the event of a cancellation, those registered will receive an email.
Family programs are designed to welcome a wide range of ages and abilities. Please contact us to discuss reasonable adaptations to benefit anyone in your group.
Email Sarah Brockway, sbrockway@thetrustees.org if the price of the ticket is cost-prohibitive for your family.
Pre-ticketing is required in order to anticipate capacity. Your ticket includes admission to deCordova’s campus, so please feel free to explore the grounds before or after the program. You’re welcome to picnic in the Park. Bring your own picnic or pick up a bite to eat at the Twisted Tree Café and stop by The Store for a gift or souvenir.

Lowell kids Week: Maritime Connections
2024-02-23 12:30 - 14:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
All ages
Join rangers from three national parks to experiment with crafts that relate to our maritime neighbors. Learn to twist rope and how it would be made in centuries past. Create your own house flag so you can help others identify your home or ship as yours and try different methods to fold your own paper boats. Visit our website
for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Lowell Kids Week: Owls of Lowell in the Winter
2024-02-23 11:00 - 12:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
Grades Pre-K-12; Registration required
Come to the Lowell National Historic Park Events Center to meet some owls that you might see in Lowell this winter. Learn how to spot different owls, recognize their calls and find out where to spot them. You might have an owl in your backyard or nearby park and not know it! Hear an owl story and ask questions about these wonderful, mysterious birds! Please register by calling 978-970-5000.

Lowell Kids Week: English Classes for Kids
2024-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | International Institute of New England, 101 Jackosn Street, Suite 2, Lowell, 01852, United States
Ages Toddler-5; Registration required
Clients of IINE can bring their toddler to five year old to learn English as a family including Music, Crafts, Healthy Snacks, and learn about Learning Apps. Please register by calling 978-459-9031.

Lowell Kids Week: Try Fabric Printing
2024-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
All Ages
Join rangers from two national parks to design and print your own patterns on fabric. Use inspiration from 19th Century fabric swatch books and fabric made here in Lowell. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

2024 Golden Gloves
2024-02-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Sun Charities is proud to present the 77th Annual Golden Gloves at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Thursdays from January 11 – March 7. Don’t miss a moment of one of the longest-standing New England sports traditions, as the best amateur boxers from the area battle it out across the weeks to see who will be crowned champion. Thursday Night is Fight Night at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!

Lowell Kids Week: Night at the Museum—Beginnings of Two Revolutions
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:30 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
All ages
Come experience the Boott Cotton Mills Museum after hours. The looms have quieted but there’s still so much to experience in the museum. Join rangers from Minute Man NHP and Lowell NHP who will be dressed in historical clothing and comparing the beginning of the American Revolution to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Come learn about the differences between farm oriented life versus factory life in the city. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Kids Week: Weaving Workshop
2024-02-22 15:30 - 16:15, 2024-02-22 14:30 - 15:15 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
All Ages, Reservations Required
Learn how cloth is designed, patterned, and made in this unique hands-on workshop. Weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms. Learn the difference between warp and weft, and have fun in the process! Please register by calling 978 970-5000.

Lowell Kids Week: Break the Ice
2024-02-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Lowell Community Health Center, Lowell Community Health Center, 161 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Ages 4-12 and 12-18, no registration required
Teen BLOCK will be running series of icebreaker/team builder games. Participants will engage in varies team-oriented games that will cultivate laughter, togetherness, leadership skills, and community bonding. Two sessions will run at the same time, one geared towards kids, the other towards teens.

Lowell Kids Week: Creating Poetry in Parks
2024-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
All Ages
Join rangers from three national park to explore the creation of poetry and the variety that can be found in poems through history. Follow a story walk and learn how to write a poem and then make your own little book to write your poems down in. Read and explore the poems that tell stories and were written at these national parks. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Lowell Kids Week: Animals and Art
2024-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | lowell humane society, Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Ages 6-12, Registration required
Interact with animals waiting for their forever homes and learn about their care, followed by an opportunity to create self portraits with animals or other art with artist Margarita Krylova. Please Register at https://lowelllearns.com.
