Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Cheers & Cheer Cocktail Reception
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
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 Music: Immerse yourself in smooth melodies performed by the talented singer & guitarist Sean Lebrun.
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 19 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm
-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

Winter Lights at The Loading Dock Gallery
2025-12-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 and 12 more dates | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
December is a festive time at The Loading Dock Gallery and we invite you to partake in the celebration of the seasons. Winter Lights has become an annual tradition of holiday shoppers as a source of unique, handcrafted, giftable art and holiday decorations presented by more than 30 local artists. Shop Local and Shop Small and find that unique and extraordinary gift that will make this holiday memorable.

Yule Festival & Artisans Fair (A Holiday Fundraiser)
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Nashua Sheraton, 11 Tara Blvd., Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
An enchanting day of Yule time fun, activities, as well as an Artisan’s Market to enjoy as Winter unfolds. This will be a special funding event for gifts and support for children with special needs, supported by the Bartlett School & Assessment Center. Admission is a small gift donation to place under our Yule Holiday Giving Tree at the entrance of the festival. Your support is appreciated.
Join in the fun of our Elf Treasure Hunt Game, check in with the Storyteller, add a bit of your artistic talents at our Yule Art Station, check out all the creations by local artisans, visit with the elves and characters throughout the hall. Enjoy a magical day while helping a great local cause.
Don’t miss out on the day’s fun festivities and shopping with local artists for unique items.
603 321-4818
Presented by Angie D’Anjou, Christi Brouder, Awakening Moments Center, LLC

"The Nutcracker" Presented By Dance Prism Ballet
2025-12-20 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-21 14:30 - 16:30 | J. Everett Collins Center, 100 Shawsheen, Andover, 01810, United States
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering Christmas tree to the enchanted Land of Sweets, this beloved ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s music, breathtaking costumes, and the joy of the season to life.
Perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming holiday outing filled with music, magic, and memories.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see a beloved holiday classic right in your community at the J. Everett Collins Center for three performances only on December 20 at 2:30 and 6:30 and December 21 at 2:30 pm.
Following each performance, audience members are invited to a special photo opportunity with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy — the perfect holiday keepsake!

Bessie’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Museum
2025-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Let’s get ready to shake, rattle, and roll into the New Year by making party hats and noise makers! Come decked out in your finest pajamas and stick around for countdown to 12:00 (noon) with a Noon Years’ Eve ball drop.

Conversation in Movement - Loading Dock Gallery
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-01-31 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
Conversation in Movement explorers the poetic
relationship between the dance and visual art. Inspired by
the unspoken language that arises when gesture, color,
and form interact, this exhibition invites viewers
to experience an emotional and sensory exchange.
Together, Nino Gordeladze, Dina Mordeno, Ed Porzio,
and Johanna Tiemann create a rhythmic visual
environment where movement is both subject and
collaborator. Painted forms, whimsical colors,
playfulness, and captured slices of motion weave
together into a single expressive conversation.
Join us for an opening reception on January 3rd from
3-5 pm, during Western Avenue Studios & Lofts Open Studios.
Dancer Kosmia Vaporis will perform a brief movement
piece at the reception at 4 pm.

CONVERSATION IN MOVEMENT | January 1-31, 2026| Loading Dock Gallery
2026-01-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
Loading Dock Gallery is pleased to present Conversation in Movement, a dynamic group exhibition featuring the work of Nino Gordeladze, Dina Mordeno, Ed Porzio, and Johanna Tiemann. The show runs January 1–31, 2026, with a public reception on January 3 from 3–5 PM, coinciding with Western Avenue Studios’ Open Studios.
As a special highlight, dancer Kosmia Vaporis will perform a brief movement piece at approximately 4 PM, bringing motion directly into the gallery. Her live performance will interact with the artwork, illuminating the exhibition’s exploration of the subtle dialogue between stillness and movement.
Conversation in Movement delves into the poetic relationship between dance and visual art. Inspired by the unspoken language created when gesture, color, and form meet, the exhibition invites visitors to experience an emotional and sensory exchange unfolding across the space. Painted forms, playful color, whimsical detail, and captured motion merge into a shared expressive conversation.
The artists note that this exhibition grew from the natural dialogue that forms between visual and performing arts. Drawing inspiration from music, dancers, color, and the quiet moments that define movement, the works are united by rhythm and flow. Visitors are encouraged to linger, reflect, and discover their own interpretations.
Conversation in Movement will be open during regular Loading Dock Gallery hours throughout January.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3). For more information, visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com

Backyard and Beyond: Nature Journals at Discovery Museum
2026-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Explore the natural world through science, art, and writing. Pick up a simple nature journal and explore, investigate, and record in Discovery Woods and the Great Hill conservation land. Please note that the conservation land trails are not ADA or stroller accessible, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing—this program is weather and conditions dependent. For more information on Great Hill, please visit trails.actonma.gov. Inclement weather may result in changes to this program, or cancellation.

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow in North Andover
2026-01-10 20:00 - 22:30 | Crossroads Music Series, Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Rd, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, comprised of four Massachusetts singer-songwriters, uses a mixture of styles including Americana, Roots, Rock & Roll, and Folk to create boot stomping jams, sing-a-long anthems, and a larger than life command of the stage. For seven and a half years, the band has thrilled regional and national audience with its electric live shows, earning them slots at acclaimed festivals including Green River Fest, Fresh Grash the Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival, and more.
