Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Special Olympics Fundraising Concert ft. Cousin Auntie's Ghost
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for an amazing evening of community, music and fun to support the 2026 Special Olympics! Enjoy a live performance by Groton’s own Cousin Auntie’s Ghost – a seven-piece band celebrated for their infectious energy and eclectic mix of soul, funk, jazz, folk, and rockabilly. With powerful vocals and talented multi-instrumentalists, this group delivers a vibrant performance that promises to get everyone dancing and singing along.
Delight in delicious bites from the Forge & Vine Food Truck and full outdoor cash bar.
Free to attend, fun for all ages.

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2026-05-15, 2026-05-22, 2026-05-29, 2026-06-05, 2026-06-12 | 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

Paws for Celebration: The Great Catsby
2026-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lowell Masonic Center, 79 Dutton St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The Lowell Humane Society will turn its daily work into a Roaring Twenties-themed celebration at the Lowell Masonic Center on May 15, where supporters will gather for the organization’s annual fundraising gala.
Modeled after the 1925 novel The Great Gatsby, the Paws for Celebration: The Great Catsby event will feature vintage style, live music, and an energetic social atmosphere.
Guests are encouraged to dress the part while supporting the organization’s mission.
Beyond the glitz and glamour, the gala serves as a key fundraiser for the nonprofit.
The organization has offered services including animal rescues, foster programs, low-cost veterinary care, and trap-neuter-return (TNR) efforts. Additional resources, like pet food pantries and community outreach programs for animal education, help Lowell residents keep their pets safe and healthy.
In 2025, the shelter logged over 12,253 volunteer hours and assisted over 1,200 animals, according to their website, which is where the gala funds go primarily.
The gala serves as one of the organization’s most important fundraising efforts of the year, and this year’s theme is on point, showcasing the celebration in a glittery and immersive backdrop.
Before the beginning of the night’s festivities, a pianist will perform during cocktail hour. Later, the Beantown Swing Orchestra will keep the entertainment going. Refreshments will also be provided.
A silent auction will be available online leading up to the event, and higher-end items will be presented in a live auction during the gala itself.
Attendees can bid on prizes ranging from Patriots tickets to travel experiences, including trips to destinations like New York City, New Orleans, Lake Tahoe, and even Tuscany.
The event also creates a shared space for attendees, whether volunteers, community members, or animal lovers to celebrate their love of animals.
Tickets for the gala are available at multiple levels, including general admission for $75, VIP tickets for $125, and group VIP packages starting at $1000. Additional information can be found on the organization’s website.

Witness to 1775 House Walking Tour
2026-05-16 09:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, ma, 02420, United States
On Saturday, May 16, the Lexington Visitors center will host four separate tours as follows:
Tour 1: 9:00am – Features six Witness Houses and a visit to Hancock-Clarke House
Tour 2: 11:00am – Features seven Witness Houses and a visit to Munroe Tavern
Tour 3: 2:30pm – Features seven Witness Houses and a visit to Munroe Tavern
Tour 4: 4:00pm – Features six Witness Houses and a visit to the Hancock-Clarke House
Walking Tour Details:
• All tours are Free of Charge.
• All tours are 2.5 hours long.
• Each tour includes a 30-minute visit to a Lexington History Museum.
• Tours begin and end at the Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue.
• Tours will start promptly at the appointed time. Arrive early!
• Tours will be held rain or shine.
• Space is Limited. Attendance is first-come, first-served.

Second Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum. Starting at the Concord Museum near the historic town center, cyclists can choose to ride a 19 or 32 mile loop on paved roads, passing many Revolutionary landmarks like the North Bridge, the Lexington Green, the Paul Revere Capture Site, and much more!

"Spring Into West Concord Day" on Saturday, May 16th!
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Fowler Library, 1322 Main street, Concord, 01742, United States
Join all of the West Concord businesses for our annual
“Spring Into West Concord Day” on Saturday, May 16th!
Lots to enjoy – music, art projects, crafts sales, sidewalk sales, face painting, plant sale….and more!
Come support our West Concord businesses!
SCHEDULE :
11:00-11:45 – Rock-a-Bye Beats performing on “The Green”
12:00-2:00 – Becky and the Bards performing in Lawless parking lot
12:00-12:45 – “Joanie” (Barefoot Books artist) – performing at Guitar Museum stage
1:00-1:30 – Inishfree Dancers – performing at Guitar Museum stage
2:00 – 2:30 – Celebration of Art Loop artists – Guitar Museum stage
2:30 – 2:45 – Lantern Treasure Hunt Raffle Awards – Guitar Museum stage
SHOPS and BUSINESSES:
A NEW LEAF – Meg and friends will be at Crafts tables on the Green @13B Commonwealth Ave.
ANITA’S SHOE BOUTIQUE – Guess the number of Socks in Jar and win a $25 gift certificate!
APPLETON DESIGN GROUP –
ART for ALL – Art activities @ The Future home of the Guitar Museum; The Concord 250 Lantern on display
ART for ALL STUDIO –
ARTSCAPE GALLERY @BRADFORD MILL –
BAREFOOT BOOKS @ BRADFORD MILL – Storytime; Author book-signing event, and craft activity in the morning. Discounted shopping ’til 2
BELLE on HEELS –
CLAY-ART+CONCEPT –
CONCORD CHAMBER of COMMERCE –
CONCORD FLOWER SHOP –
CONCORD OUTFITTERS –
CONCORD TEACAKES –
CONCORD VISITOR CENTER –
COSMETIC TATOO COMPANY – Facepainting – all ages!
(114 Comm Ave)
CRAFT VENDORS – Assorted Craft vendors and non-profits will be located on the ‘Green’ at 13B Commonwealth Ave
DEBRA’S NATURAL GOURMET –
DOE + FAWN –
EVA’S LITTLE KITCHEN –
FOWLER LIBRARY –
JOY STREET Life and Home – our MASSIVE sidewalk sale with discounts up to 90%
LAWLESS UPHOLSTERY –
LAWLESS UPHOLSTERY Parking lot – Band – Becky and the Bards playing 12-2pm
LOVEDAY –
MUSIC – ROCK-A-BYE BEATS 11am on “The Green” (bring a blanket)
MUSIC – BECKY and the BARDS with some tunes 12-2 @ the parking lot at Lawless Upholstery – bring your dancing shoes!
NASHOBA BROOK BAKERY –
NATURE CONNECTION – @ Brookside Square Nature’s Playground and a Story Walk
NON-PROFITS – Several groups will be set-up with information tables/tents, located on “The Green” at 13B Commonwealth Ave
OARS 3 RIVERS –
POTAGAR SOAP CO. –
PUCK & ABBY – Sidewalk sale (weather permitting)
REFLECTIONS of CONCORD –
SALT BOX KITCHEN –
VINTAGES/West Concord –
WAG ‘N WASH –
WEST CONCORD DUNKIN’ DONUTS –
WEST CONCORD GREEN THUMBS – PLANT SALE! Loads of reasonably priced plants for your gardens – perennials, annuals, natives – from our gardens to yours! New volunteer sign-up on the ‘Green’ at 13B Commonwealth Ave
WEST CONCORD JUNCTION CULTURAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE –
Corn Hole set up on the “Green;” in conjunction with the Nature Connection – Nature’s Playground and a Story Walk
WEST CONCORD PHARMACY –
WEST CONCORD WINE and SPIRITS –
WEST VILLAGE TAVERN –
WOODS HILL TABLE –

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light at Bedford Town Hall
2026-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, 01730, United States
On May 16, New Song welcomes Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light, a Boston-based string band blending folk tradition, feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit.
Sumner—formerly of Twisted Pine—has earned wide recognition, including the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Award (Folk), a Kerrville New Folk Competition win, and five original songs archived at the Library of Congress. As a group, Traveling Light has won the 2023 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival competition and the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest and has been featured four consecutive years by WBUR/NPR as a top Massachusetts entry in the Tiny Desk Contest.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2026-05-16 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-23 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-30 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Meet the Artist: Nami Yamaguchi at Discovery Museum
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join local fiber artist Nami Yamaguchi to explore wet felting, a process using water, wool, and your hands! We’ll layer and play with colorful wool to create a double-sided, soft piece of artwork. Historically a rug-making technique, this meditative mode of art-making engages both the body and mind.

Romantic Spring: A Choral/Orchestral Collaboration
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Oyster River Middle School, 1 Coe Drive, Durham, NH, 3102, United States
Manchester Choral Society will join forces with the Seacoast-based ensemble Portsmouth Pro Musica for a major choral-orchestral project featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in E-flat and Felix Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42. Performances will bring together more than 90 singers, with professional soloists, and a full orchestra. Manchester Choral Society Music Director Dan Perkins and Portsmouth Pro Musica Music Director Priscilla French will share the podium for this collaborative effort, uniting two respected New Hampshire choral organizations in a dynamic musical partnership.

LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Presentation School Foundation Community Center, 640 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
Rainbow Sangha is a weekly meditation circle created for the Boston LGBTQ+ community. This is a welcoming, beginner-friendly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect — with yourself and with others.
Whether you’re completely new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here.
What to Expect
• A warm, inclusive environment • A short guided meditation (20–30 minutes) • Quiet reflection time • Light community connection afterward
No prior meditation experience is needed.
This space is open to all LGBTQ+ identities and allies who respect and affirm queer community. Our intention is to create a calm, supportive space centered on wellbeing and belonging.
Details
📍 Location: New Balance Room, PSF Community Center (Lower Level), 640 Washington Street, Brighton MA 🕖 Wednesdays, 7–8 PM
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Wear comfortable clothing.
We look forward to building a consistent and caring community together.

Discovery Day 2026 - Lexington
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lexington Battle Green, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, 02420, United States
Discovery Day, Lexington’s “Town Day”, is a way to learn about more than 90 of Lexington’s businesses and organizations. A street fair, held on Massachusetts Avenue in the town center, it’s a family friendly day of music, entertainment, food, and fun.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Beer Garden: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Massachusetts Avenue (between Meriam Street and Waltham Street)

Global summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.
2026-05-28 09:30 - 2026-05-30 18:30 (Europe/Madrid) | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
CIVIL2026 will serve as a dynamic platform to explore the latest breakthroughs, emerging technologies, and future directions,bringing together experts, innovators, and thought leaders from academia, industry, and research to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore the latest trends and innovations across civil, structural, and environmental engineering.

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Fort Building at Discovery Museum
2026-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Create structures and forts with us in Discovery Woods. Use recycled, repurposed, and everyday materials to engineer a unique outdoor hideaway. Drop in to add to and play in our ever-growing set up. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

The Truth About Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Bedford Historical Society, 16 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Meg Muckenhoupt will bring smiles—and a hunger for popular foods—during her discussion about the history of New England’s food, immigration, tourism, and how ideas about identity have shaped our menus from 1825 to today.
Author of “The Truth about Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England,” Muckenhoupt’s book began with a simple question: When did Bostonians start putting molasses in their baked beans? That question sent her on a lengthy journey through invented histories, selective memories, and changing tastes from colonial New England to the present day.
Her presentation will cap the Society’s Annual Meeting, including elections of Directors and reports from Society officers.
Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments
2:15 PM – Announcements and Annual Meeting, followed by the Guest Speaker

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2026-06-04 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us to 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.

Lowell Writers Open Mic
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA

2026 Festival of Colors (Spring Festival), Lexington, MA
2026-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hastings Park, Hastings Park, Lexington, MA 02421, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Spring Fest!
Inviting the entire Lexington community & beyond
Multicultural – Veg. Feast – Live Music – Henna – Yoga – Fun!!!
$7 online registration ($10 at gate) – Includes one packet of colors (Children under 5 – always free!)
Date: June 7, 2026
Venue: Hastings Park, Lexington, MA
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
24 Multi-cultural performances | 2 Live bands | 250+ Performers | 29 Sponsors | 7 Multi-cultural cuisines | 8 High-school Emcee’s | Lots of outdoor games
Just as a multitude of colors springs up in nature with the onset of spring, human beings have been endowed with many colors. We see this very evidently in our Town of Lexington, home to people with ties to many different parts of the world. Our Festival of Colors aims to celebrate the many colors in our lives and the oneness of it all.
This will be a 4-hour program where –
* You will enjoy family-friendly cultural presentations like dances (American, Mladost, Mexican, Chinese, Taiwanese, Sri Lankan, and Indian), musical bands (Fausto and the Sixteen Sixty (Italian) and Taal Mel (Indian)), etc – Mladost Folk Ensemble, Kinetic Synergy Dance Company, Legacy Dance Company, Dance Inn Youth Intensive, New England Martial Art Academy, CAAL (Dragon), Dance for Joy Dance Troupe, Artisan Dance Academy (Little fish – 10 yrs), Artisan Dance Academy (Dai Dance – 9 yrs), Artisan Dance Academy (13 yrs), Dance for Joy Dance Troupe, Bharathakalai School of Dance, Samskriti school of Kuchipudi Dance, Mona’s Dance Academy, Triveni School of Dance, Studio Bollywood, Upasana Odissi, Swasti Bhargava, Nikitasbda Masti group, Rashmi Rao, Bhumika Patel, Bina, Accapalo (2 groups), Jai Ho, and LHS Musical Flash Mob
* You can relish cuisines from the vegetarian food stalls and an ice cream truck (Desi Adda, Nirvana, Saihomecooking (Sima), Indian Pizzeria, Ice Cream, and others)
* Booths/vendors from different communities will display their wares and services (Jamsen Management, Woburn Urgent Care, RSM, DCU, Elite Freestyle, KTByte, Penguin Coding School, Math Studio, Einstein’s Workshop, Eastern Bank, Kumon, LexARTs, Surabhi Rathi Real Estate Agent, New Legacy Cultural Center, Stop-n-Shop, Michaelson, Gordon Optical, Levine Orthodontics, Lexington Family Dental, Rancs, Omar’s world of comics, Musical and Maestro, and Raj Kishan (CPA))
* Entertainment for all ages includes bouncy houses, henna, and face-painting booths
* Finally, we will play with dry organic powdered colors – a tradition from India where we welcome spring and greet friends by applying colors on each other’s faces and throwing colors in the air

250th Anniversary Flag Day Celebration
2026-06-13 10:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Woburn Common, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States
The City of Woburn will continue its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on Saturday, June 13, with a full day of events held in coordination with the City’s annual Flag Day festivities. The schedule includes Revolutionary War reenactments, a march from the Pocket Park to Woburn Common, a flag raising, music, musket firing display, a performance reading of the Declaration of Independence, student banner recognition, burial ground tours, a special library exhibition, and the Kiwanis Flag Day Festival and fireworks.
10:30 a.m., 460 Main Street to Woburn Common: Period reenactors will present a brief performance about the morning of April 19, 1775, when the Woburn militia gathered at Fowle Tavern before marching to Lexington. Reenactors will then lead a march from the Pocket Park to the Common, followed by a flag raising, city band performance, and musket firing display.
11:15 a.m., Woburn Common, 10 Common Street: A short public performance will bring the Declaration of Independence to life through a reading and first-person accounts from period reenactors.
11:45 a.m., Woburn Common, 10 Common Street: A short ceremony will recognize student banner design winners in coordination with the Woburn Historical Society.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant Street: A rare printing of the Declaration of Independence and other Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts will be on view as part of the exhibition We the People.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., First and Second Burial Grounds: Burial ground tours will be offered at the First Burial Ground, accessed from Park Street, and the Second Burial Ground, accessed from Montvale Avenue adjacent to the Peterson School.
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Library Field, 63 Harrison Avenue: The annual Kiwanis Flag Day Festival will include family-friendly activities, live music, games, food trucks, and fireworks.
