Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Boarding House Park
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:15 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join Lowell National Historical Park for Free Fun for Kids with Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park. Each performance is unique and includes so many things to do. Starting at 10:00 am, have blast with music, performances, arts and crafts, free books, snacks, and organized playgroups. These events create joyful, enriching moments for kids and a welcoming space for families to connect and thrive. After the performance, climb on Lowell National Historical Park’s trolley for a free ride.
Learn more about the free concerts for kids on the Lowell Summer Music Series website: lowellsummermusic.org/pages/kids

October Networking Open House at Hilton Garden Inn Burlington
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Burlington, 5 Wheeler Road, Burlington, 01803, United States
Welcome to the October Networking Open House at Hilton Garden Inn Burlington! Join us for an evening of networking, mingling, and connecting with fellow professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. This in-person event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and make valuable connections. We look forward to seeing you there!

Swept Up In Revolution Curator's Tour
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Lexington History Museums’ special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution at Buckman Tavern follows the lives of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. How did a war for independence break out in a sleepy country town, and what were the consequences for the survivors once the smoke cleared? Join Lexington History Museums’ curator Jesse Hilton for a special conversational tour where we will peer into the lives of Lexingtonians during the American Revolution.
Included with museum admission.

CBA Annual Meeting 2025
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:30 | Lowell Senior Center, Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Join CBA’s Annual Meeting for an evening of food, music, raffles, and community celebration. The theme this year is “Impacting Generations Through Collective Action: We Welcome You!” Together, we will honor the Acre’s diverse cultures and the impact of collective action across generations. There will be a brief business meeting and election of new officers. This free community-planned event is open to all!
RSVP to info@cbacre.org or call 978-452-7523.
Únase a la Reunión Anual de la CBA para disfrutar de una noche de comida, música, rifas y celebración comunitaria. Tema del evento: “Impactando Generaciones Mediante la Acción Colectiv: Te Damos La Bienvenida.” Juntos, honraremos la diversidad cultural de Acre y el impacto de la acción colectiva intergeneracional. Habrá una breve reunión de negocios y la elección de la nueva directiva. ¡Este evento es comunitario gratuito está abierto a todos!
RSVP: info@cbacre.org o llamar 978-452-7523

TICK, TICK… BOOM! at The Umbrella Arts Center
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 20:00 - 21:30 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of TICK, TICK… BOOM!, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson, directed by Ilyse Robbins**. From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, November 23, 2025, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday, facing the crossroads of love, ambition, and artistic purpose.
Before Rent, there was TICK, TICK… BOOM!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theater. TICK, TICK… BOOM! takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey through his quarter-life crisis that led to a Broadway blockbuster.
His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, and yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles.
Shows run Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30PM, Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. A special KidCare Show on Nov 2 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher.
Dinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Oct 18 and Nov 6 performances.
The performance will run in rotation with The Umbrella’s production of the heartfelt play The Counter, a Boston-area premiere, in the Black Box Theater from Sep 26 through Nov 9.
** Indicates a member of Stage Directors And Choreographers Society

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2025-10-17 | 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

Lowell Farmers' Market
2025-10-17 13:00 - 17:00 | MA
More than just a place to shop, our market is a community gathering space where neighbors connect, kids play, and everyone can enjoy the best of local food and culture.
We offer fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, family-friendly activities, and a welcoming space for all. We proudly accept SNAP, WIC, and HIP, helping to make fresh, healthy food accessible to everyone.
Come for the food, stay for the community—there’s something here for everyone!

Monsterbash
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
Join us for this fun and fall festive event! Monsterbash has been a huge hit every year. This is not a ‘scary’ event. Activities are gauged to Elementary School Aged children. Cost to attend is $10 and can be paid for online or at the gate when you arrive.

Halloween Concert in the Courtyard
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for a thrilling night under the stars at our Halloween Concert in the Courtyard! Get ready to sing along with great hits by The Rusty Randoms, while enjoying a variety of delicious bites from our food truck and spook-tacular cocktails from our outdoor bar.
NEW – We’re thrilled to partner with St. Elder Artisanal Liqueurs for this event! Enjoy a taste of their craft with specialty cocktails and complimentary liqueur samples throughout the evening.
Costumes are highly encouraged – come dressed to impress! It’s going to be a night full of music, food, drinks, and Halloween fun that you won’t want to miss.
Free to attend, no reservations required, food and beverages available for purchase. Additional parking available along Main Street.

El Encuentro Latino Film Festival
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Beantown Statie Production Company, Beantown Statie Production Company, 75 Phoenix Ave Unit 2, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
UNITAS & Beantown Statie Production Company Present:
The 4th Annual El Encuentro Latino Film Festival
UNITAS, in partnership with Beantown Statie Production Company—home
to Beantown Studios—is proud to host the 4th Annual El Encuentro
Latino Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latino storytelling through
film and music.
This dynamic festival highlights both emerging and established Latino
filmmakers and artists from across the country. More than just a film
showcase, it’s a two-day celebration of artistic expression and cultural
exchange, featuring independent films, engaging Q&A sessions with
directors and cast, and live performances that bring the culture to life.
✨ Festival Highlights
● World Premiere: Code 13: Unreadable (Episodes 1 & 2), an
independent mini-series produced by Beantown Studios and filmed in
Lowell and surrounding communities.
● Special Screening: A West Side Story, Story, a Tribeca Film
Festival–nominated film directed by Aditya Joshi and produced by
Ana Luz Zambrana.
Dates: Friday, October 17 & Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location: Lowell, MA
Schedule of Events
● 6:00 PM – Red Carpet: Step-and-repeat photos and live interviews
for all attendees.
● 7:00 PM – Screenings begin (with a 15-minute intermission between
sessions).
● Closing Night – Festival award winners will be announced.
Light refreshments will be available for purchase each evening
Following the screenings, attendees are invited to a meet-and-greet social
to connect with filmmakers, artists, and fellow guests.
Tickets
● General Admission: $15
● Students: $10
● All advance ticket holders receive a festival swag bag with
admission.
● Limited tickets will be available at the door, but advance purchase via
Eventbrite is highly encouraged.
Dress to impress—plenty of cameras will be capturing the red carpe
and event highlights!
For More Information
Email: beantownstatie@gmail.com
Contact: Charlie Alejandro at 978-408-1573

Tales From the Attic
2025-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Spencer Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Littles Lane, Newbury, MA, 01950, United States
Join us for this specialty tour of the attic at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Explore the extensive graffiti collection the attic houses and hear stories about some of the individuals who left their mark on the attic’s walls. The attic is not usually open to the public so don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes!
Member $10; Nonmember $20. Log in or Join now to have your discount applied at checkout.
Please call 978-462-2634 for more information.
Accessibility Consideration: This specialty tour involves climbing steep stairs and navigating tight quarters.

Masters of Illusion
2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Masters of Illusion, the hit CW television series and America’s largest touring magic show is coming to a theatre near you!
Only the best, most unique, amusing, astounding and amazing performers have been chosen to perform in Masters of Illusion. Masters of Illusion is a huge stage phenomenon born from the multi-award television series Masters of Illusion.
Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage.
Audiences will be held at the edge of their seats by the jaw-dropping grand illusions, and laugh out loud hysterical comedy magic as performers from around the world combine fantasy, fervor, and flair with magic created in front of their very eyes.

Stories in Stone Graveyard Tour
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Visit over three centuries of Lexington’s past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over time here, and meet some of Lexington’s most famous inhabitants along the way.

Leaves from Buckman Tavern, total walking distance about one mile.
Tours limited to 20 people. Ticket sales end at 6 PM the evening before the tour
$10 members, $15 nonmembers

Inaugural Budweiser Brewery Food Truck Festival
2025-10-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Budweiser Brewery Experience, 221 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH, 03054, United States
Get Ready for the Inaugural Budweiser Brewery Food Truck Festival!
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM-6PM, at the Budweiser Brewery Experience in Merrimack, NH, for an unforgettable day filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great vibes!
Foodies Rejoice: Enjoy mouth-watering dishes from the best food trucks, featuring cuisines from around the globe!
Artisan Shopping: Discover unique treasures and handcrafted goods.
Cold Brews Await: Sip on refreshing Anheuser-Busch beverages to complete your experience.
This event is the perfect outing to bring your friends and family together for an incredible day of great food and good times. Don’t forget to come hungry!
Don’t wait – snag your half-off General Admission Tickets now! Advance tickets are just $5 with prices increasing to $10 at the gate. Remember, festivals are rain or shine – so come prepared for a fantastic time, no matter the weather!
For discounted tickets, packages and more information, visit our website:
https://www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com/merrimack

Tour: Tommy Kha, Other Things Uttered and Family Portrait
2025-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
Join curator Rachel Vogel to explore two exhibitions: In Tommy Kha, Other Things Uttered, the photographer examines how we construct belonging and otherness through photography, inventing new models for self-portraiture with a critical eye toward the medium’s long history of absences and erasure; in conjunction, the exhibition Family Portrait brings together photographs from the Addison’s collection to reveal how artists have engaged the theme of family over a span of nearly two centuries. This program is presented in partnership with Andover’s Memorial Hall Library; registration is required.

Murder Mystery Tavern Night
2025-10-18 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, step back in time into the historic Buckman Tavern, in the early days of the Revolution, where the town is in a frenzy to solve a murder in the midst of war. Whodunnit, 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 20): $40
Standard Pricing: $50 members, $60 nonmembers

Groove with Rob Flax and the Boom Chick Trio
2025-10-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, 01730, United States
The Bedford Cultural District’s New Song Music Series welcomes Rob Flax and the Boom Chick Trio on Saturday, October 18.
Award-winning violinist and vocalist Rob Flax leads this genre-blurring trio with irresistible energy and flair. Classically trained but known for his jazz pyrotechnics and soulful vocals, Flax has performed across the globe with artists from B.B. King to Tower of Power, and composed for film, dance, and stage.
This supergroup also includes Noah Harrington and Slava Tolstoy. Hailing from Lexington, MA Harrington, brings deep grooves and rich melodic sensibilities honed through his ensemble, Acoustic Nomads. Tolstoy is a St. Petersburg-born guitarist and producer, is celebrated for his work with the International String Trio, which masterfully blends Gypsy Jazz with global influences.
Tickets are $25 ($20 up to one week prior to the event) and may be purchased at https://newsongbedford.org/, or at the door. Performances are in the Reed Room of Bedford’s Town Hall. Doors open at 6:45 and the music begins at 7:30. A selection of sweet treats and beverages will be available at the event.
Photo credit: Anastasia Tolstoy

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-10-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

National Chemistry Week: The Hidden Life of Spices! at Discovery Museum
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discover the wonders of chemistry as we celebrate National Chemistry Week. Join us and our guest educators from the local American Chemical Society Chapter for fun, hands-on activities around this year’s theme, The Hidden Life of Spices!

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
2025-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble.
Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Looking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.

ROXTalks: Economic Mobility in Communities of Color — Healing trauma to unlock economic opportunity
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | online, United States
Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is thrilled to welcome the renowned Reverend Liz Walker as a featured guest in its ROXTalks series. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m., CSR President and CEO Sandra M. McCroom and Rev. Walker will explore the connections between trauma and economic mobility through a virtual community conversation. All are welcome to join this free event by registering at http://bit.ly/4o3I2LG.
At a time when communities of color are reeling from trauma and economic hardship, this episode of CSR’s ROXTalks series is particularly well-timed and especially vital. McCroom and Walker will lead a conversation that reveals how healing trauma can unlock economic opportunity for historically marginalized communities. The conversation will highlight the importance of community healing and care, shared stories, and relational support in building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.
