Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Yappy Hour
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka in Support of Ruff Tales Rescue
Save the date for our popular Yappy Hour event at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine, where you and your four-legged friend can enjoy a lively and welcoming evening on the lawn! Relax outdoors with delicious bites from the Forge & Vine food truck, sip on refreshing cocktails, beer, and wine from our full cash bar, and partake in exclusive samples and swag from our generous sponsor, Tito’s Vodka. Treat your pup to our beloved house-made pup-sicles, crafted just for them to enjoy.
This month’s Yappy Hour is in support of Ruff Tales Rescue, a 100% volunteer-run, foster-based dog rescue operating in New England. Founded in 2014, the nonprofit organization is dedicated to saving abandoned dogs, particularly those at risk of euthanasia in overcrowded southern shelters, and placing them in loving, permanent homes. Without a physical facility, Ruff Tales relies on devoted foster families to provide temporary care for rescued dogs until adoption. Since its inception, the organization has rescued over 2,400 dogs and continues to educate the community on responsible pet ownership.
Gather your friends, bring your pups, and celebrate a night of good food, great company, and community support.
This event is free to attend with food and beverages available for purchase. Seating is limited, but lawn chairs and blankets are welcome!
*Cover photo by Steve Lieman

Heart of the Acre Food Tour
2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Taste the Acre
The Acre is one of Lowell’s oldest and most iconic communities. Just west of downtown and bordered by the canal system, it has long been a landing place for new immigrants. Each wave brought its own food, faith, and culture, helping to shape the neighborhood’s character.
​Historically packed with tenements and boarding houses for mill workers, the Acre developed a strong sense of community grounded in churches, cafés, mutual aid societies, and local businesses. Today, that legacy lives on in its storefronts, kitchens, and sidewalks. This tour is about more than what we eat—it’s about who makes the food, and the neighborhood that made them.
​*A note about food allergies and dietary restrictions:
​While we do our best to accommodate guests, it can be difficult and substitutions are not always possible due to the nature of the tour and the participating restaurants.*
​Stops include:
​Sophia’s Greek Pantry
​Laos Thai Kitchen
​Golden Tea Cafe or Cafe Eclipse
​Viet Thai or Oshare Sushi + Bar
​Tasty Dumplings
​Mochinut or El Tipico Bakery
​Attendees can park at Sophia’s Greek Pantry parking lot to the left of the building.
​Please note that we may cancel a tour due to low-ticket sales or severe weather conditions. Should this occur, you will receive notice from Luma and/or a Taste the Acre representative by 1pm the day prior to the event, and a refund will be processed. You are encouraged to book a future date.

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2026-06-19, 2026-06-26 | 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

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:30 and 1 more date | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.
June 15-August 31, 2025
Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

World Caip Watch Party at Fogo de Chao Burlington
2026-06-19 20:30 - 23:00 | Fogo de Chao Burlington, Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, United States
⚽ The wait is over. Our first World Caip Watch Party is almost here.
Join us at Fogo de Chão Burlington on Saturday, June 13, as we celebrate Brazil’s match day with an evening full of handcrafted cocktails, incredible food, and the energy that makes soccer such a global celebration.
For $54 per person, guests will enjoy:
🔥 Premium fire-roasted cut tastings, including favorites such as Picanha and Fraldinha
🍹 Two premium cocktails featuring our World Caip flavors:
Traditional, Strawberry Hibiscus, Mango Habanero, Passion Fruit, or our limited-time World Caip
🍴 Passed Bar Bites throughout the event
Whether you are gathering with friends, planning a date night, or simply looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday evening, this is an experience you will not want to miss.
📅 Friday, June 19
🕠 8:30 in the evening
Reserve your spot and kick off the World Caip season with us at Fogo de Chão Burlington.
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Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile
2026-06-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, 01730, United States
In April 2025, Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls, along with guitarist Ross Bellenoit, traveled to Floyd, a small mountain town located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia, for five uninterrupted days of recording. What emerged is Floyd Mercantile — a record that feels both intimate and timeless.
The makeshift studio was a decommissioned general store called (you guessed it!) Floyd Mercantile — a weathered wooden building standing across the road from an open pasture where cows wandered and grazed in the gentle early spring. (One cow even volunteered to be on the album cover.) Inside those old walls, the trio recorded the album live — no isolation booths, no heavy overdubbing — just three musicians in a room, listening closely and letting the songs unfold in real time.
The sessions were recorded by Jeff Oehler and filmed in their entirety by partner Sue Bibeau and their associate Skylar Locke. Together, Sue and Jeff comprise Beehive Pro, an audio, visual, and design collective famed for their intimate recordings and thoughtfully considered visuals. They captured not just the sound, but the atmosphere — the wood floors, the daylight through the dusty windows, and the creak of the porch boards could all be considered session players on this album.
The repertoire bridges eras. Mostly comprised of songs Peter and Jenna wrote separately, there are a few gems from the Great American Songbook: “Skylark” (Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer), “Them There Eyes” (Maceo Pinkard/Doris Tauber/William Tracey), and “I’ll Be Seeing You” (Sammy Fain/Irving Kahal).
The visual and sonic tones of the project reflect the periods these songs evoke — even the newly composed tracks feel in conversation with another time. The goal was not nostalgia, but continuity: to stand inside the lineage of American song and add something honest and present to it.
Floyd Mercantile is not just an album. It’s a document of place. Of three musicians in a room. Of songs — old and new — allowed to breathe in the quiet of a Virginia afternoon.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2026-06-20 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Carlisle Music Festival
2026-06-21 12:00 - 19:00 | Spalding Field, 225 Church St, Carlisle, MA, 01741, United States
The Carlisle Music Festival celebrates its milestone 5th anniversary on June 21. To celebrate our 5th in style, we’ve put together a packed lineup of great musicians from Carlisle and the Boston metro area. The Festival features many genres of music and is free to attend.
With 11 performances running nonstop from noon to 7 PM on two tented stages, plus kids’ activities, sweet and savory food and ice cream, it’s a great way for the whole family to enjoy an early summer day outdoors on Spalding Field in Carlisle.
Featured bands this year are regional favorites Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra, Five O’Clock Shadow, Listen To This, Lola Sweet and Red Velvet Slide.
Complete details about musicians, schedule and attending are on the Carlisle Music Festival website.

Exploring Hand Tools…Outdoors! at Discovery Museum
2026-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Take woodworking outside! Try real tools on logs and stumps! Saw, drill, file, sand, and measure as you explore how each tool works. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum
2026-06-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

World Caip Watch Party at Fogo de Chao Burlington
2026-06-24 17:30 - 21:00 | Fogo de Chao Burlington, Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, United States
⚽🔥 One final match. One final World Caip Watch Party.
On Wednesday, June 24, we invite you to join us at Fogo de Chão Burlington for the last World Caip celebration of the season.
This is your final opportunity to enjoy our limited-time World Caip cocktails alongside premium fire-roasted cut tastings and passed Bar Bites in a lively match-day atmosphere.
There is something special about gathering around a table, sharing great food, raising a glass, and celebrating together. That is exactly what these watch parties are all about.
Included with your ticket:
🍹 Two premium cocktails
🔥 Premium fire-roasted cut tastings
🍴 Passed Bar Bites
⚽ Live match viewing
📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕠 5:30 in the evening
💲 $54 per person
Do not miss your last chance to experience World Caip at Fogo de Chão Burlington. We look forward to celebrating with you.
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LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Reggae Night
2026-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Get ready to soak up the good vibes at Reggae Night at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine! Join us for an evening of laid-back rhythms, festive drinks, and delicious bites in our scenic outdoor courtyard.
Live music will be provided by the Birch Swart Trio, a talented New England-based group blending classic reggae grooves with soulful vocals and smooth jazz influences. Known for their infectious energy and island-inspired sound, the trio brings a fresh and feel-good twist to every performance.
Enjoy a full outdoor cash bar, flavorful bites from the Forge & Vine food truck, and the perfect setting to unwind with friends. Whether you’re dancing under the stars or simply soaking in the music, Reggae Night is sure to be a highlight of the summer!
Tap event link to view the food truck menu.
Free to attend, no reservations required, food & drinks available for purchase. Additional parking is available along Main Street. We love seeing families on property, but please keep a close eye on children as the parking lot is active during this event.

Rubbish to Runway Sustainable Fashion Show
2026-06-26 18:00 - 2026-06-27 21:30 | Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA, 01834, United States
The Rubbish to Runway Sustainable Fashion Event will take place over two nights, June 26th and 27th, 2026, at Veasey Memorial Park in Groveland.
This inspiring annual event is an intergenerational fashion show featuring garments upcycled or made by local designers from materials that would otherwise be recycled or thrown away. The event is an inclusive, body-positive event that promotes community participation, re-use, resourcefulness, and sustainable practices while supporting a vital, self-funding conservation property.
Our R2R 2026 theme is “World, Reimagined”. This theme embraces rediscovery, interconnectedness, and modern interpretations of traditional dress.
Rubbish to Runway, founded in 2010, is a celebration of innovation, arts, sustainability, and imagination. The amazing garments created for the event show how creativity and resourcefulness can make an impact. Each year, we reach out to various community groups, schools, and non-profit art centers to participate. Recent participants range in age from 5 to 80!
All proceeds from the event benefit Friends of Veasey park, a non-profit in Groveland. The funds raised from Rubbish to Runway 2026 will play a pivotal role in enhancing arts and environmental conservation education and ensuring the sustainability of Veasey Memorial Park.

Acton - Westford PrideFest
2026-06-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council, 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join the Acton-Westford Pride Fest!
Get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and community at the Acton-Westford Pride Fest! This awesome in-person event is all about embracing pride and having a blast with friends and neighbors. Expect good vibes, colorful fun, and a chance to connect with amazing people. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day full of joy and togetherness! Enjoy the Femmes Band who will be performers today’s hits.
🌈 Acton Westford Pride Fest: Where love is loud, proud, and comes with glitter! ✨💖

Great American Campout at NARA Park, Acton
2026-06-27 17:00 - 2026-06-28 09:00 | Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
From coast to coast, the Great American Campout has attracted happy campers of all stripes for over twenty years! Whether it’s camping at a national park or in your own backyard, amazing things happen when we spend time in nature. It benefits our health, well-being, and makes us appreciate the need to preserve it for generations to come.
