Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Cheers Cheer Cocktail Reception
2024-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
✨ Cheers & Cheer Reception at The Groton Inn ✨
Step into a night of holiday magic and elegance at The Groton Inn’s Cheers & Cheer Cocktail Reception! Celebrate the season in style with an evening of festive cheer, live music, and culinary delights.
*Highlights:
Dress to Impress: Slip into your favorite festive cocktail attire for a sophisticated evening out.
Delightful Treats: Savor delicious hors d’oeuvres and holiday-inspired drinks crafted to elevate the season’s spirit.
Live Jazz Entertainment: Immerse yourself in smooth melodies performed by the talented Maria Frattura Trio.
As The Groton Inn dazzles with holiday décor, raise a glass to the joys of the season and create memories that will last a lifetime.
*Event Details:
-Date & Time: Friday, December 13th from 7pm-10pm
-Location: The Groton Inn Keep’s Conservatory & Lobby
-Price: $ 67.20 per person (includes hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, tax, and gratuity). Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase separately.

Holiday Pops @ The Umbrella
2024-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Umbrella Stage Company in partnership with The Firebird Pops Orchestra is thrilled to announce the return of our holiday pops concert, with featured soloists Lori L’Italien and Mara Bonde!
The orchestra will sweep you away with magical scores from seasonal favorites like Sleigh Ride and The Eighth Candle, classics including The Christmas Song, the beloved sing-along–plus a new holiday favorite, Rocket Sleigh (by Boston-based composer Delvyn Case)!
Fun for the whole family–enjoy seasonal favorites at concessions, fun activities for the kids during intermission, and the chance to sing along together in celebration.
It’s sure to be a magical event! And because last season’s concerts were completely sold out, we’re glad to say that we’ve added extra performances this year to meet demand, but don’t delay!
https://theumbrellaarts.org/pops

Annual Reenactment of the Lexington Tea Party
2024-12-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
On December 13, 1773, three days before the Boston Tea Party, the Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and made a bonfire, throwing the entire town’s supply of tea into it.
Each year, we reenact this occasion with a day of tea history! Join us for fun, interactive activities to learn more about why tea was so important to the Revolution. Meet with the Lexington residents of 1773 to hear their side of the story, find out where tea comes from, and end the day by gathering around the fire and burning the tea!
12:00 – 3:00 PM: Drop-in activities upstairs at Buckman Tavern
12:30 PM: The Lexington Minute Men practice military drill to ready themselves for the coming conflict
1:00 PM: The 18th century townspeople of Lexington (led by local Boy Scouts) begin to build a fire to destroy the detested tea
1:30 PM: William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps rallies the crowd with patriotic music
1:45 PM: THE BURNING OF THE TEA
2:00 PM: Program conclusion with music from William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps and a musket salute from the Lexington Minute Men
This event is presented in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men, the Chinese-American Association of Lexington, Boy Scout Troop 160, and Mark T. Wendell Tea Company.

Ali McGuirk Band in North Andover
2024-12-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Crossroads Music Series, Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Rd, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
Blending classic soul power with a folk songwriter lyricism, New England’s Ali McGuirk has the rare ability to silence a room with just a few words of a song. With a voice that is raw and sultry and a style rooted in improvisation, her sets are a hypnotic and intimate journey.
On her Signature Sounds Recordings debut ’Til It’s Gone, McGuirk delivers a sublime set of songs that pairs her trademark soul sound with rootsy turns and raw rock ‘n’ roll detours. The album landed on the Boston Globe’s Top 50 Albums list for 2022.
“With all the hooks of Lake Street Dive but more earthy tenderness and smart introspection…” –Boston Herald
“The result on Til It’s Gone provides a wealth of sonic enjoyment.” – PopMatters

Holiday Magick Market at Moonlight & Mindfulness
2024-12-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Moonlight & Mindfulness, Moonlight & Mindfulness, 91 Mill St # 7, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Come get warm and shop small with us this holiday season! We’ll have a lovely indoor vendor market for you to shop local creations, and while you’re here, you get a tarot card reading from one of two of our very talented readers. You’ll also enjoy giveaways, experience an actual magician performing magic, and more.
You can check out some of our amazing vendors here, more will be added to this page each day: moonlightmindfulness.com/vendors
We will also have TWO tarot card readers for this event, Hailey Moonz and Jaymie Winterbourne! You can learn more about them and pre-book your time slot using the link here, or you can book the day of if we have any time slots available. Spots do fill-up fast, so we recommend booking in advance.

Santi and Perch: Countdown to Christmas
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Looking for some holiday fun for the whole family? Then look no further than Santi and Perch: Countdown to Christmas! This original holiday musical follows the story of two North Pole elves on a mission to rewrite Santa’s naughty and nice list.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
December 13th & 14th at 7pm and December 15th at 2pm in the auditorium.
The show runs at approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
PRODUCTION INFORMATION:
Presented by The Playground
Book by Eloise Hoffman
Original Music by Lauren Cochran, Donna DeWitt and Kaitlin Self-Aris
General admission tickets $15.00, $10.00 for Students and Seniors.

Boston Pops – Holiday Pops 2024 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
2024-12-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Conductor Keith Lockhart for their sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert. Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops will perform their signature Sleigh Ride, as well as other Holiday classics, and new arrangements of seasonal favorites. Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert’s finale, followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday Sing-a-long, to bring this special performance to a close.

WWE Superstars LIVE! Lowell Auditorium
2024-12-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Don’t miss all your favorite NXT Superstars LIVE right here at Lowell Auditorium on 12/17 including: NXT Champion Trick Williams, NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez, NXT North American Champion Tony D’Angelo, NXT Women’s North American Champion, Fallon Henley, Ethan Page, Kelani Jordan & more!
Card Subject to change.
A limited number of NXT Ringsider Packages will be available for this event and include:
– Premium ringside seat within the first five rows across from NXT cameras
– Limited Edition WWE VIP Chair

Winter Workshop: Snow Globes
2024-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Who knows what Mother Nature will bring this year but guarantee a little “snow” for the holidays with a homemade snow globe. A sprinkle of “snow” and a dash of creativity is all you need to make and take your very own mini snow globe.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Free with admission

Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour 2024 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
2024-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
This is a rare opportunity to hear Grammy-nominated Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting.
The show features the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs: Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, Sleigh Ride, Deck the Halls & more, along with Celtic Woman favorites Danny Boy, Amazing Grace & You Raise Me Up.
So, take your seat, and prepare for an enchanting evening filled with holiday cheer.

Canadian Brass at Cary Hall
2024-12-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The Kings of Brass are ready to make the holiday season merry and bright with Making Spirits Bright. This quintet never fails to delight with their winning combination of fabulous sound, engaging wit, popular programming, and top-notch showmanship. Making Spirits Bright includes original arrangements and signature takes on beloved holiday classics such as “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Silver Bells, “Songs of Hanukkah,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” The spirit and sparkle of Canadian Brass has earned them a loyal legion of fans worldwide. “Nothing proclaims celebration and festivity like the sound of brass instruments. And if those instruments are played by Canadian Brass, there is even greater cause for celebration” (Toronto Star).

Santa Tea at Town Meeting Bistro
2024-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Get ready to kick off the holidays with our Santa Tea Experiences. Bring your friends and family of all ages to enjoy tea, cocktails and bites as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, letters to the North Pole and visit by Santa Claus himself!
Details
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Seatings in both Town Meeting and the INNgloo Wonderland available at 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Adults: $90: Savory and Sweet Bite Towers, High Tea Service, Holiday Cocktail and Access to Santa’s Photobooth
Children 4-12: $65 Letters to Santa, Cookie Decorating, Santa’s Photo Booth, Ornament Making, Bites and Hot Cocoa or Tea.
Children 3 and under: Free (Kindly notify when booking)
Enhance your experience by booking Santa Tea in our INNgloo Wonderland! A $100 INNgloo Experience Fee plus 7% tax and 20% service fee will be added to your final bill. INNgloos are subject to availability and must be booked in advance. Each INNgloo can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests.
Christmas Tea Menu:
Figgy Pudding
Peppermint Candy Cane Cookie
Christmas Tree Cupcake
Sticky Toffee Pudding Donut
Cranberry Orange Scone
Confit Duck Tart
Roast Beef Horseradish Cream and Watercress
Coronation Chicken
Deviled Egg
Smoked Salmon
Assorted J’enwey Tea selections, Hot Cocoa and holiday cocktails for adults
THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU: The menu is subject to change based upon product availability and quality.
Location
Town Meeting Bistro
2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, USA

Holiday Hands-On History: Spiced Orange Pomander Balls
2024-12-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Many holiday decorating traditions started as a way to bring bright colors and fresh scents into the home during dark winter months. Pomander balls, made of oranges studded with cloves, do just that, and will last for months. Design your own with a ribbon for hanging!
Included with museum admission. Stop in any time between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM to make your own!

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert at Lowell Memorial Auditorium - Sold Out Show!
2024-12-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Get ready for an unparalleled musical odyssey as Nickelodeon, GEA Live and Senbla proudly present: Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert. Immerse yourself in an over two-hour production with a live orchestra bringing the show’s iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from the series. Taiko and erhu will share the spotlight with violins and clarinets, while the series’ most beloved scenes play out on screen, bringing viewers into the Avatar world to experience the series’ most memorable moments with Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko and more.

December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum
2024-12-22 09:00 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for a week of winter fun! Stop by the PlayLab where you can build with our collection of LEGO® bricks, add your wish for the new year to our Winter Wishes Tree, or settle in with a good book. Head out to Discovery Treehouse to Move Like an Animal and enjoy the sights and sounds of winter around Discovery Woods.

Have a Jolly Christmas Dinner at PINO at Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa
2024-12-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Chateau Merrimack, 160 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsborough, MA, 01879, United States
RSVP by December 22nd

Hannukah at Town Meeting Bistro
2024-12-26 17:00 - 20:30 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Gather your family and loved ones and join us at Town Meeting Bistro to enjoy the warmth and comfort of our delicious Hannukah Specials!
Details
Hannukah a la carte Dinner Specials will be offered starting December 26th to December 28th during dinner service.
Reservations available from 5:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Dinner Specials Menu
Appetizers
Shlishkes
Hickory Smoked Butter Breadcrumbs
Latkes
Sour Cream and Apple Sauce
Entrees
Chicken Paprikash
Nokedli and Cabbage
Pomegranate Molasses Braised Brisket
Roasted Carrots and Fingerling Potatoes
Desserts
Bundt Noodle Kugel
Walnuts and Caramel
Location
Town Meeting Bistro
2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, USA

A Concert To Support The Businesses at Mill No. 5
2024-12-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Taffeta Music Hall, Taffeta Music Hall, 110 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Join us to help support the great businesses at Mill No 5 that have been affected by the upcoming closure. $20 tickets at the door with all money going to support the businesses. Ages: 18+
Doors: 7pm

Boots at the Mill: The Masquerade Edition
2024-12-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Taffeta Music Hall, Taffeta Music Hall, 110 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
🎭 MASQUERADE BOOTS! 🎭 Boots at the Mill is throwing a Masquerade Ball! 💃🎊 Join us on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 starting at 7:00pm for a formal ball on the dance floor, with a champagne toast from hostess Bossí Boots! 🍾 Then, at 9:00pm, our iconic drag show will begin featuring headliner Just JP! Additionally, Pathway to Better Health returns to provide incredible resources and information for next-gen, stigma-free healthcare- as well as balloons for the show! 🎈 Boots at the Mill is proud to once again provide a night centered around bringing the Greater Lowell community together to celebrate queer culture and arts! 🌈
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🎟️ $20 online after, $25 at the door. 🥂 Price includes a free Masquerade Mask and Champagne Toast. (21+)
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⏰ Saturday, December 28th, 2024 / Ball: 7:00pm / Show: 9:00pm / 18+ to Enter, 21+ to Drink.
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👗 Dress to Impress!
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📍 Taffeta Music Hall is located at 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA 01851. Free parking is available in nearby lots and on the street! Just a short walk away from the Lowell Commuter Rail station.

New Year's Eve Lane Parties
2024-12-31 | Wamesit Lanes, Wamesit Lanes, 434 Main St, Tewksbury, MA, 01876, United States
About the event
Our New Year’s Eve Family Lane Parties are perfect for those who don’t want to stay up late, or if you’re looking to kick off the celebration early.
Lane parties include:
2 hours of bowling for up to 6 people per lane
Shoe Rental
Pizza Bar Access
Soft Drinks
Party Favors
Kids Sparkling Cider/Juice Toast
30 Minutes non-redemption Arcade Card
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Times:
10:30AM – 12:30PM
1:00PM – 3:00PM
3:30PM – 5:30PM
6:00PM – 8:00PM
9:30PM – 12:30PM
VIP Lanes are also available (excluding 9:30PM – 12:30PM timeslot)

Shamrock New Year’s Day Race
2025-01-01 12:00 - 15:00 | The Irish American Club, Main Street 147, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States
Race starts at 12:00pm at the Irish American Club on Main Street in Woburn. We’ll celebrate the New Year post-race with a potluck lunch – bring chili or snacks to share! Cash bar.
Age groups are as follows: 19+, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
After-party at the Irish-American Club! We will provide pizza,
snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks; the bar at the IA will be open.
Participants may bring chili and treats to share if they’d like, and we ask all
participants bring a non-perishable donation for the Woburn Council of Social
Concern.
The Shamrock Running Club’s mission is to build community and improve health through running. We come together to support and inspire each other, celebrate our successes, and reach for whatever our next goals may be. We support our community through charitable contributions as well as events designed to share our love of running with others, inclusive of all abilities and experience. The Bill Feeney Memorial Scholarship: Every year the Shamrock Running Club awards two scholarships to High School Senior students who participate in cross country, indoor and/or outdoor track.

Sing for St. Jude at Taffeta Music Hall
2025-01-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Taffeta Music Hall, Taffeta Music Hall, 110 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Benefit concert at Taffeta Music Hall where all proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital! St. Jude’s treats the toughest childhood cancers and pediatric diseases; families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Their efforts are all made possible from fundraising and donations from events like this. Come out to Taffeta Music Hall in Lowell for a fun night filled with live music and great company to support St. Jude Children’s Hospital!

2025 Colonial Classic Synchronized Skating Competition
2025-01-04 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
PLEASE NOTE: KIDS 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE AND DON’T NEED A TICKET. THE SENIOR TICKET IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE 65 AND OLDER FOR THESE EVENTS.

Book Chat on King Hancock with author Brooke Barbier
2025-01-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Much more than a signature, John Hancock is an often forgotten but indispensable force in the story of the American Revolution. A man of immense privilege, he nevertheless found connections across all levels of society and political affiliations. Working behind the scenes, he bridged divides as a moderate force in a tumultuous revolution in which many Americans felt left behind by more radical politicians. Join us to discuss Brooke Barbier’s new biography of Lexington’s most beloved Patriot and his political prowess, featuring an author Q&A followed by a group discussion!
$10 members $15 nonmembers

Pub Night ft. Luke Condon
2025-01-09 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for a fun and casual evening at The Groton Inn! Luke Condon from the band Town Meeting will be performing live, setting the perfect atmosphere for a cozy pub night.
We’ve heard your requests for a laid-back spot in town to unwind, and we’re delivering with delicious bites, a full cash bar, and great company. Whether you’re here for the music, the food, or just the vibe, this is the perfect way to spend an evening.
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: The Groton Inn’s Keep’s Conservatory
No reservations are needed, free to attend, seating is first come, first serve —just bring your friends and your appetite for good times!

Golden Gloves - Top-Central New England Preliminaries
2025-01-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Sun Charities is proud to present the 78th Annual Golden Gloves at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Thursdays from January 9 – March 6. 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!
Every year in the Golden Gloves they’re a new flock of boxers trying to work their way up from the bottom in hopes of advancing their way to top of the competition. The Gloves has been a tradition in New England since 1947 and sells out the Lowell Memorial Auditorium every year. “It’s only there to give kids a way out of a lifestyle and to promote the sport of boxing along with good health, good training, exercise and confidence.”
When you win the Golden Gloves, you don’t get paid, you get the respect of your community; that’s very important to a young kid, as it gives them confidence to build their life upon.
Lowell, Massachusetts has a great tradition of boxing dating back 74 years ago. When you go to a Golden Gloves show in Lowell, you know that it is unlike other boxing shows or any other sporting event in general. There is electricity in the air, fans get a certain charge when they watch these fighters give every ounce of themselves for something that can’t be seen or touched.
This yearly event to the combatants is that, it’s not about prizes; it’s about pride. Many of the fighters who range in age from 18-40, are not even on a path to the pros or even the Olympics — they are simply there to say they fought in the Golden Gloves.

Back 2 Mac - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
2025-01-09 20:00 - 22:30 | Taffeta Music Hall, Taffeta Music Hall, 110 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Back 2 Mac has been performing a fantastic Fleetwood Mac tribute show since 2010. Back 2 Mac’s 40+ song list spans all the hits of the chart-topping Buckingham / Nicks / McVie era, solo hits and early classics by Peter Green and Bob Welsh. Lush vocal harmonies and an easy-going playfulness with the audience distinguishes Back 2 Mac performances from those of other tributes, a result of the combined years of music-making among the band members who have played and recorded with Leon Russell, Bob Weir, The Impressions, Days Of The New, Josh Ritter, Anais Mitchell, and Kevin Morby. Pooling their experiences into electrifying performances of Fleetwood Mac music, Back 2 Mac play small theaters, city-sponsored events, and great rock and roll venues including City Winery (Nashville, Philly, Chicago, and Boston), Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn); Headliners Music Hall (Louisville); The Bluebird (Bloomington IN), and Stephen Foster Amphitheater (Bardstown KY). In 2023 the band expanded their reach of the eastern United States to 12 major cities and 20 secondary markets. Ages: 18+

Everyday Engineering: Air Play at Discovery Museum
2025-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled materials. Build creations that float and fly in a tunnel of swirling air. Explore materials with different properties–heavy, light, flexible, stiff–as you craft your contraptions.

Twice the Speed of Bliss
2025-01-13 - 2025-03-23 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Paintings and Drawings by Kat O’Connor
January 13 – March 23, 2025
Opening Reception February 13, 6PM
On view in The Umbrella Arts Center Allie Kussin Gallery are recent paintings and drawings by Kat O’Connor, a full-time artist and art instructor living outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
Her work has been included in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the United States. She is a Copley Master with the Copley Society of Artists and was honored with a Co/So Fellowship and Residency at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Massachusetts in 2023, and was a 2021 Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts Resident. She was awarded a Mass Cultural Council Fellowship for her drawings and two ArtsWorcester Material Needs Grants. She has lead painting classes in Texas, New Mexico, Italy, Greece, and throughout New England. O’Connor works in watercolor, acrylic, oil, and drawing media.
Her work can be viewed at katopaints.com and @katopaints.

Owl Pellet Dissection at Discovery Museum
2025-01-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Investigate and dissect real owl pellets. Find out what these silent hunters have been eating by opening an owl pellet and exploring the tiny bones of their prey.
