Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Discovery Gala 2024 at Discovery Museum
2024-09-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discovery Museum is the proud recipient of a 2024 IMLS National Medal—the nation’s highest honor for museums. This is in no small part due to you, our supporters.
Let’s celebrate together at Discovery Gala 2024!
One great night to celebrate and make a difference for kids and families!
Ticket prices start at $125.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2024-09-28 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-05 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency
2024-09-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes:
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Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles
Fresh Tropical Fruits
Chef Prepared Pastries
Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection
Cheese Raviolis
Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally Grown Vegetables and Chef’s Choice of Starch
Impressive Dessert Selection
Specialty Mimosas and Brunch Cocktails (21+) (not included in price)
$25.95
This impressive assortment of items will comfortably satisfy your appetite and then some! Brunch is hosted every Sunday in our exquisite main foyer, Clark’s Restaurant and Stony Brook Café. Private Rooms are available for larger parties and reservations are required. Book online at www.westfordregency.com

Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Hancock Street Architecture
2024-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today.
Leaves from Buckman Tavern rain or shine, total walking distance about one mile.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers

Pay and Play Like It's 1982 at Discovery Museum!
2024-10-01 09:00 - 2024-10-06 16:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Pay just $2.50 admission per person, the admission price when Discovery Museum opened in 1982! Thank you for more than four decades of support from our community!
Existing programs that offer deeper discounts—including $1 admission for EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare Card to Culture card holders, and free admission for active-duty military families, teachers, and children under 1—will continue to be honored. Library passes and other coupons cannot be applied.
Visitors who pay the discounted admission price and would like to purchase a membership can apply what would have been the full cost of their admission toward the price of a membership within two weeks of their visit. Standard admission prices are $17.00 for adults and children ages 1 and up; $16.00 for seniors 60+.

Coco Comedy Hour
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our monthly comedy showcase! The Coco Comedy hour features sets from local comics and performers every first Thursday of the month!

Irish Night at Owen & Ollie’s, Dracut
2024-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Owen And Ollie’s, 91 Mill Street, Dracut, MA, United States
Join us at Owen & Ollie’s on the first Thursday of every month for Irish Night!
Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious Irish food, and a chance to win exciting prizes such as gift cards and a hoodie.

El Encuentro Latino Film Festival
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-05 | Nancy L. Donahue Theatre in Liberty Hall, 50 EAST MERRIMACK STREET, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
El Encuentro Film Festival, presented by UNITAS, invites you to celebrate the vibrant world of Latino storytelling through film during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Join us on Friday, October 4th & Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the Richard and Nancy Donahue Theater at Middlesex Community College in downtown Lowell, MA. This in-person festival is a dynamic showcase of both emerging and established Latino voices, blending creativity with culture.
With its deep roots in Latino independent film, El Encuentro is more than just a festival—it’s a celebration of artistic expression and cultural exchange. Attendees can look forward to exclusive film premieres, insightful conversations with filmmakers, and live performances that highlight the richness of Latino culture.
Tickets are available for $15 for the general public and $10 for students, and can be purchased via Eventbrite or at the door. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a cultural experience that bridges communities and amplifies Latino voices.

Open Mic Night
2024-10-04 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!!

Becoming a National Park Service Boat Captain
2024-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Do you have a passion for boats? Do you love meeting people from around the world? Have you ever wondered what you might need to qualify to be a Boat Captain at Lowell National Historical Park? Now is your chance to get all your questions answered and learn what it takes to captain a National Park Service vessel!
Our boat captains convey tour rangers and visitors on our canal and river boats for a wide variety of educational programs May through October.
Join us on Saturday, October 5th at 10 a.m. to meet one of our captains and learn more about the duties, certifications needed, and the federal hiring process. Applications for the WG-5786 Small Craft Operators will be posted at a later date.
Interested captains can meet at the Visitor Center (246 Market St.) and will walk with park staff down to the Boat Dock at Swamp locks.
Free parking is available at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350A Dutton St., Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no cost provided they obtain a valid parking voucher at the LNHP Visitor Center (246 Market Street).

Brunch on the Lawn ft. the Maria Frattura Jazz Quartet
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for a beautiful autumn day on the lawn! Enjoy live music by the Maria Frattura Jazz Quartet (performing 11am-2pm), delicious brunch bites from the Forge & Vine Food Truck, exciting lawn games, and unbeatable fall views of iconic Gibbet Hill.
Free to attend, no reservations required. Food & beverages available for purchase. Family friendly and fun for all!

Chelmsford Market on the Common
2024-10-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Chelmsford Common, North Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, 01824, United States
Farmers and artisans market of local vendors offering fresh local food, handmade crafts, and more. Each week during the season brings a different assortment of vendors so check the social media pages for more specific details!

LIVING IN AMERICA AND TENTH ANNUAL POETRY CONVERGENCE | October 2 - 27, 2024 | Loading Dock Gallery
2024-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
October is always a special month in the Loading Dock Gallery show schedule. This year LDG presents Living in America, a New England Regional juried show. Juried by Patrick McCay, a professor at the Institute of Art and Design at New England College, the selected artists use this time of change and pre-election discussion to reflect on their personal stories and what our great experiment means to them and answer the question, “What does Living in America mean to you?” Using their varied mediums and unique perspectives, their responses are on display for all to experience.
Whether born and raised in America or a recent immigrant, artists tell their stories with impressions of their personal experiences, images of hometowns, vacations, family, home, work, traditions with a focus on what it means to live in America: freedom, justice, community, equality, opportunity, and patriotism. They may even examine some of its darker aspects.
Following our Artist Reception for Living in America, local poets will create, and present poems inspired by works in the Gallery Show.
The annual Loading Dock Gallery show, Living in America, will be on display October 2 through October 27, 2024 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, Noon-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Saturday, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm, Saturday, October 5, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3.

Only Murders in the Tavern
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Revolution is in the air…and so is murder! In the spirit of Halloween, this month’s interactive Tavern Night will revolve around a mysterious death at historic Buckman Tavern, on the eve of the Revolutionary War. Who done it, and why? Guests will enjoy an evening of food and drink while collecting clues to unveil the murderer. Join the investigation and catch the culprit — before they strike again!
Admission includes one alcoholic drink ticket. Cash bar also available.
Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Pricing:
Early Bird (through September 13): $40
Standard Pricing: $50 members, $60 nonmembers

Ranting Parents Comedy Tour
2024-10-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Get ready for a hilarious evening with Dave Rattigan and his fellow comedians at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts!
Parents, this one’s for you! Enjoy a night of laughter as fellow parents share their comedic take on the ups and downs of raising kids.
Full bar and snacks are available!

Eco-Friendly Wreath Making Workshop
2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Thirftdit, Central Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Welcome to the Fall Pop-Up Wreath Making Workshop!
Come join us at Thriftdit, a small community thrift store located in the heart of downtown Lowell, on Sunday Oct 6th 2024 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM for a fun and creative event to slow down and discover the joy of crafting. We provide you with a variety of upcycled eco-friendly materials and guide you through the simple process of creating your own wreath to take home.
Fun for all! Create your custom wreath in this 2-hour workshop. No experience necessary! Recommended for ages 12+. We’ll provide everything you need, including a 14″ metal wreath frame and a variety of fabrics in various colors and patterns. Perfect for parent-teen duos, seniors, and college students. This is a special pricing event.
Workshop Duration: 2 hrs
Beginner Friendly
Recommended age: 12+
All materials and tools to create your custom wreath
We provide a 14″ metal wreath frame and variety of fabrics including denim, plaids, flannel, cotton, super soft blends, patterns and solids in many colors
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn a new skill and contribute to a greener planet and decorate for fall with a unique customized wreath! Seats are limited so snag your spot!
Parking: Street parking or paid garage nearby. On street metered parking and paid garage is available. We recommend the parking garage 1 block away.
Edward J. Early Jr Parking Facility
Parking Garage Address: 135 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01852
Please note: Restroom is located on the 2nd floor with no elevator access in the venue.
To guarantee the success of our event, we need a minimum of 4 attendees. If this is not fulfilled, we may be forced to cancel and offer refunds.
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 3 days before the event. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

Steps Against Melanoma - Chelmsford
2024-10-06 09:00 - 11:30 | Byam Elementary School, Maple Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, 01824, United States
For 17 years, AIM at Melanoma’s walks have been a symbol of hope and support for our community. These walks are also the number one way we raise funds to end melanoma, and your participation makes all the difference. The money you raise goes to AIM’s groundbreaking research initiatives like our International Melanoma Tissue Bank Consortium.
Join us, along with others who have been touched by melanoma for a special event day. Let’s come together for one day—all with ONE common goal…ENDING MELANOMA.

Sensory-Free Bowling at Wamesit Lanes
2024-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Wamesit Lanes, Wamesit Lanes, 434 Main St, Tewksbury, MA, 01876, United States
A morning for families to enjoy.
We are proud to once again host Sensory-Free Bowling Day on Sunday, October 6. We’ll have two sessions (10-10:45AM & 11-11:45AM) for families to bowl without the distractions of TVs, arcade, music, and spotlights. Plus, no bowling shoes are required! Register today, as this is a wildly popular event.

She Grooves Concert!
2024-10-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts, Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
An expression of female empowerment and representation, SheGrooves is a collective of students and faculty from the Berklee College of Music.
​This band of talented women musicians is spearheaded by Kaye Kelly and Andrea “Ani” Johnson, who are both professors at Berklee.
​As a whole, SheGrooves have a never-ending dedication to uplifting women through the power of their music: a blend of pop, rock jazz, and r&b.
​Come join us at the CCA for an exciting, beautiful afternoon!
Starts at 1pm in the Auditorium.

Hosmer Open House featuring a cannon from Bunker Hill!
2024-10-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Acton Historical Society, Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Acton Historical Society will host a visit of a British cannon.
This cannon was cast between 1760 and 1770. It was acquired by a local militia company in May of 1775. The ship on which it was located became mired in the mud at Chelsea Creek. This cannon and 3 others taken from the ship were later used by American forces to fight off the British at Bunker Hill.
Come and see this “survivor” and learn about its discovery to restoration!

Taste of the Merrimack Valley
2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Andover, Old River Road, Andover, MA, 01810, United States
The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce and Merrimack Valley Eats Presents: Taste of the Merrimack Valley on Monday, Oct 7th from 6pm-8pm at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Andover, MA.

Best Practices: Working with Receptive Operators Webinar (Part One)
2024-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
October 8, 2024 @ 12:00pm
Join us for part 1 of an engaging and insightful webinar where we dive into the world of international marketing with two industry leaders! Lena Ross from America 4 You, a boutique, family-owned receptive operator, and Q Blair from Blair Hotels, a family-run hotel group in Wyoming, will share their expertise on maximizing the potential of the receptive market.
Learn firsthand how partnering with receptives can boost your revenue and help fill rooms during off-peak periods. They’ll also offer actionable advice on best practices and reveal how diversifying your market segments can create lasting benefits for your business.
This is a virtual event. Please use the link below to register. See you there!

UPCOMING: PART 2! Best Practices: Working with International Operators
Join us for Part 2 on November 19th, 2024 @ 9:00am

Save the date for Summit supplier registration opening on October 1! Learn More Here!

Hidden Battles Foundation – Heroes Support Group (Lowell)
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Greater Lowell Family YMCA, Greater Lowell Family YMCA, 35 YMCA Dr, Lowell, MA, United States
This Heroes Mental Health Support Group for Police, Fire, Nursing, EMS, Corrections & Veterans meets at the Greater Lowell YMCH on Tuesdays at 7pm.

Wine-INN Wednesday
2024-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Lexington’s Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s ONLY Relais & Châteaux property, is hosting a complimentary wine tasting of the world’s best wines every second Wednesday of the month throughout 2024 at Town Meeting Bistro’s beautiful bar beginning on March 13, 2024. Meet and learn from the industry’s top experts, leaders, distributors, and winemakers as you sample the delicious aromas and flavors of each month’s featured varietals. Make a night out of it and book a reservation at Town Meeting Bistro after the tasting and order a bottle of your favorite! These events are for adults only, 21 and older.

Farm to Vine: Fall Harvest Dinner Featuring Maison M. Chapoutier wines and Wilson Farm
2024-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
An elegant fall harvest dinner where France and New England meet at the Inn at Hastings Park. This immersive and indulgent gastronomic journey will feature highest quality farm-fresh autumn produce from Lexington’s beloved local area Wilson Farm (since 1884) paired with wines from Masion M. Chaptouier, one of the elite and biggest names in the Rhone Valley of France, and the most awarded winery in the world. Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi prepares an impeccable 5-course New England harvest dinner paired with the elegant notes and bouquets of Masion M. Chapoutier’s wines. Begins at 6 pm. This dinner is for adults only, 21+. $288/per person, plus tax & gratuity.

Lowell Celebrates Kerouac 2024 Fall Festival
2024-10-10 09:30 - 2024-10-14 14:30 | Lowell Celebrates Kerouac 2024, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac 2024 Fall Festival Oct. 10-14

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2024-10-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats available. (Optional: Bring your own yoga mat or beach towel.) Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation. Free with admission.
