Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

The Breakers - A Tribute to Tom Petty
2023-07-28 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty – The country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of TP & the HB’s. No other Tom Petty tribute band comes close to capturing the SOUND and emotions of Tom’s songs quite like the Breakers. Unlike the vast amount of Tom Petty tributes who substitute visual mimicry for sound, the Breakers encompass the true unmistakable sound and execution of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA 01720. Free Parking on Site. Please follow yellow event parking signage to parking area. This is an outdoor venue. In the event of weather updates, please visit the NARA Park Facebook page. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, dress for the weather. You can bring your own food and soft drinks (no alcohol permitted unless purchased on premises), food will be available for sale. Gates open one hour prior to showtime. We recommend using mosquito repellent.
https://youtu.be/3EwDF86LSYU

http://www.thebreakersband.com/

Make a Mess: Spin Art
2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
We’re putting a fresh spin on art! We’ll twist our tools, twirl our paper, and give our colors a whirl. Whatever technique you choose you’ll create a uniquely spun piece of art that won’t leave you dizzy.

Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library
2023-07-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-06 10:00 - 16:00 and 6 more dates | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th anniversary, the Concord Museum and the Library have collaborated on a special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Featured objects will include paintings by Washington Allston, N.C. Wyeth, May Alcott Nieriker, Charles Hovey Pepper, Alicia Keyes, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, among other artists, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott.
The exhibition will also highlight Concord’s artist communities, local art collectors, the history of institutions promoting public access to works of art, and the stories of specific artists who lived and worked in Concord.
Curator tours will be offered Friday, March 24, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Friday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
Become a Concord Museum member today to visit this new exhibition for free!

The Concordians Behind the Art Walking Tour
2023-07-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Many of the works of art in the Concord Free Public Library’s collection and displayed at the Concord Museum were made by, of, and for Concordians. Join a Concord Museum Guide on a walking tour that delves into the lives of the artists and subjects featured in the Museum’s special exhibition “A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library.”
1-mile walk, mostly flat terrain, rain or shine. Meet at the Concord Museum.
Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum.
Space is limited. Please register online in advance.

Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
2023-07-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-12 11:00 - 16:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided tour only. Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy.

The Farm Market at Mill No. 5
2023-07-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Mill No. 5, Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, United States
The Farm Market at Mill No. 5 features fresh produce from local farms as well as other artisan food makers such as fresh made breads, eggs, meat, cheese, yogurt, jams, pickles, mead, hot sauces, and so much more! The Farm Market runs every Sunday 10 am – 1 PM. From June through October the market is held outdoors on Jackson St. During the winter months, the market is held on the fourth floor of Mill No. 5 amongst a variety of other local businesses.
The Farm Market also features local live music every week. It is fun for the whole family.

GMVCVB OPEN HOUSE Hampton Inn Boston Bedford Burlington
2023-08-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Hampton Inn Boston Bedford Burlington, 25 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821, United States
Open Houses are informal networking events held at member companies. At Open Houses, businesses are invited to introduce themselves to other businesses, enjoy refreshments, beverages, tours, prizes, and more. Don’t forget your business cards!
Year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the historic Battles of Concord and Lexington on April 19, 1775 and the events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. These two communities, along with The State of MA commission on Rev250, have joined to commemorate these historic moments. We invite you to learn more about how this series of 2025 events will impact tourism and business in the Greater Merrimack Valley and specifically how hotels leisure and group sales will be impacted during brief comments at each open house.
OPEN HOUSE AGENDA
4:30pm Open House
5:15pm-5:30pm Welcome & Rev250 Celebration Discussion Points
6:30pm Open House Adjourn

The Little Mermen - NYC Ultimate Disney Tribute Band
2023-08-04 18:00 - 19:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Little Mermen, a Disney cover band, was founded by singer-songwriter Alexis Babini with the goal of bringing Disney-fueled nostalgia and singalongs to a generation that grew up on Disney, and never let it go! The Little Mermen play all the Disney hits, from The Jungle Book to The Lion King, and even Frozen. Alongside Alexis, you’ll find a cast of talented musicians and Disney princesses ready to rock their heart out – and yours!
Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA 01720. Free Parking on Site. Please follow yellow event parking signage to parking area. This is an outdoor venue. In the event of weather updates, please visit the NARA Park Facebook page. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, dress for the weather. You can bring your own food and soft drinks (no alcohol permitted unless purchased on premises), food will be available for sale. Gates open one hour prior to showtime. We recommend using mosquito repellent.

https://www.thelittlemermen.com/

Lowell Job Fair - Lowell Career Fair
2023-08-09 11:00 - 14:00
Lowell Job Fair – Lowell Career Fair
This event is FREE for all healthcare professionals! Interview with 40+ companies in just 3-hours.
About this Event
This event is FREE for all healthcare professionals! Connect with 40+ local healthcare employers in just 3-hours. Interview and get hired on the spot.

A.D.A.M. Dance Project
2023-08-09 17:00 - 19:00
ADAM Project is a Lowell based hip-hop dance crew founded in 1995. The dance crew started with a group of young people who shared the same idea and purpose of […]

Hollywood Nights - A Tribute to Bob Seger
2023-08-11 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Hollywood Nights – A Bob Seger Experience – Within the walls of HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS, you will find a true Bob Seger experience. With a rock-solid history of giving it their all at every performance and unwavering dedication to the do-it-yourself work ethic, the band has helped define the landscape of today’s top tribute acts. Bob Seger’s music put rock & roll back in touch with its roots, and HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS is humbled to be on the road bringing this past experience alive once more!
Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA 01720. Free Parking on Site. Please follow yellow event parking signage to parking area. This is an outdoor venue. In the event of weather updates, please visit the NARA Park Facebook page. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, dress for the weather. You can bring your own food and soft drinks (no alcohol permitted unless purchased on premises), food will be available for sale. Gates open one hour prior to showtime. We recommend using mosquito repellent.

https://www.hollywoodnightsband.com/

Art in the Park with Lolita Demers: Clay Animal Sculptures
2023-08-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Using Hand building techniques create with self-hard clay an animal of your choice (bird, mammal, turtle, etc.
Please bring an apron as the paint is permanent.
Ages 10 to adult, maximum 7 participants
Artist: Lolita Demers
Lolita has made functional, decorative, and sculptural pottery for 47 years. She has also created glass art using fusing, mosaics, lampworking, glass painting, glass inclusion in resin, etc.
Lolita taught art for 40 years, 21 years of which was in the Lowell Public System.
Call 978-970-5000 to reserve your space.

Fairyborough
2023-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Tuesday, August 15 – Friday, August 18 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Outdoors
Cost: Free with admission
Welcome to Fairyborough – the little city with a big future! Design, build, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses, gnome homes, and sprite skyscrapers, constructed completely out of natural materials and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 4 days.
Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.
