Artillery Demonstration — North Bridge Visitor Center
2026-04-19 11:00 (America/New_York)

"Every Rock Has A Story" with Professor Ethan Baxter at Discovery Museum
2026-04-20 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for a rocky twist on Storytime with Ethan Baxter, Boston College Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and host of “Every Rock Has a Story” on YouTube. We will explore the surprising stories locked inside dazzling rocks and minerals; feel free to bring your own!

Patriots' Day Living History — Lexington History Museums
2026-04-20 09:00

Concord Patriots' Day Parade
2026-04-20 09:00

Earth Week at Discovery Museum!
2026-04-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play.
Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Concord Patriots' Day Block Party
2026-04-20 12:00

Patriots' Day Baseball Battle: CCHS vs. Lexington
2026-04-20 15:00

Naturalization Ceremony — Lexington Battle Green
2026-04-21 11:00 | Lexington Battle Green, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, 02420, United States

Meet the Artist: Sarah Spencer at Discovery Museum
2026-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join local artist Sarah Spencer for an adventure in art and science with cyanotype, an old-fashioned process that prints photos in blue tones using UV light and water. Create your own print and watch as it comes to life, changing colors right before your eyes. Connect with nature by using pressed flowers, ferns, and leaves, or get creative with photo negatives and found objects. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Meet the Scientist: Our Changing Ocean with Boston College at Discovery Museum
2026-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join Professor Tony Wang and doctoral students from the Earth and Environmental Sciences department at Boston College to explore the science of our changing ocean. Discover the intricate workings of ocean circulation and the essential role of phytoplankton, practice fish dissection and uncover earstones (otoliths), and use a microscope to identify microfossils. Learn about the impact of climate change on coral reefs and the Antarctic Ocean. These hands-on activities will offer valuable insights into the dynamic and vital world of ocean science!

Boston Fleet at Tsongas Center
2026-04-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Step onto the ice with the Boston Fleet and feel the electricity of
elite women’s hockey at Tsongas Center. Watch world-class
athletes showcase speed, skill, and heart that’ll leave you on
your feet, from the opening face-off to the final buzzer.
Four of the Fleet’s players just returned from the Olympics
with medals—three gold medalists from Team USA and
a bronze medalist from Team Switzerland—and you’ll witness
that same Olympic level intensity and excellence every game.
Whether you’re a longtime hockey fan or discovering the sport
for the first time, there’s nothing like live professional women’s
hockey—the energy in the arena is contagious,
the plays are breathtaking, and you’ll find yourself part of
a community that gets louder and prouder every game.
Come for the game, leave knowing you witnessed something special.

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2026-04-24, 2026-05-01 | The Salted Soul Salt Cave, 340 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145.
Appointment options are:
*10:00-11:00am
*11:30-12:30pm
*1:00-2:00pm

Community Panel Discussion
2026-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council, 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Hear directly from local LGBTQ+ leaders, employees, and business owners as they share insights on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Lowell community. This panel discussion will explore how workplaces and organizations can create meaningful dialogue, strengthen connections, and foster environments where everyone feels welcome and respected.
Part of the Building Belonging LGBTQ+ Business Education Series, this session invites community members, business leaders, and nonprofit organizations to engage in conversation about creating inclusive spaces throughout the region.

Dance Prism Ballet Presents "Coppélia"
2026-04-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Coppélia is a lighthearted, family-friendly comic ballet—the perfect way to introduce children to the theater. Follow the story of Swanilda as she tries to discover the secret of the mysterious “mechanical doll” in Dr. Coppélius’s workshop.
This performance is a wonderful opportunity to support a local regional arts organization and inspire your young dancer.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

A Bedford Assortment
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Bedford Historical Society, 16 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Vocabulary.com describes an “assortment” as “a bunch of different things all together, whether they’re the same sort or not.”
“For example,” says Society President and Bedford Town Historian Sharon McDonald, “an assortment of chocolates would be a box of cherry-filled, nut, caramel, coconut, and orange crème candies.
Using her engaging story-telling style, McDonald’s “Bedford Assortment” program will be a bunch of assorted snippets from Bedford’s colonial history that may be funny, sad, surprising, or inspiring. She hopes you will say “Bon, bon!”
Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments
2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker

The Town and The City Festival 2026
2026-04-30 17:00 - 2026-05-02 00:00, 2026-05-01 17:00 - 2026-05-03 00:00, 2026-05-02 17:00 - 2026-05-04 00:00, 2026-05-03 17:00 - 2026-05-05 00:00, 2026-05-04 17:00 - 2026-05-06 00:00, 2026-05-05 17:00 - 2026-05-07 00:00 | Warp and Weft, Warp and Weft, 197 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
This multi-day music and arts festival takes place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of Jack Kerouac in direct and indirect ways. It is named after Kerouac’s earliest novel which was primarily set in this historic mill city. The Town and The City Festival is inspired by the creativity and exploration for which the author was so famously known and will present a diverse mix of musical genres and artistic disciplines to inspire discovery and to celebrate a love of life.
