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Build a Bubble Wand at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Design your own bubble wand! We will explore the nature of bubbles as we try out different shapes and sizes for our bubble wands. What kind of bubbles will you make? Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission

Doors Open Lowell

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation, architecture, and design which is presented as part of the community's National Preservation Month activities. Each May you can explore many of Lowell's historic buildings, from residential lofts to churches to rehabilitated mills and everything in between. Doors […]

Doors Open Lowell

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation, architecture, and design which is presented as part of the community's National Preservation Month activities. Each May you can explore many of Lowell's historic buildings, from residential lofts to churches to rehabilitated mills and everything in between. Doors […]

Doors Open Lowell XTRA – Beyond the Mills: Discover Downtown Lowell’s Architectural Gems Walking Tour

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Explore more of downtown with this lively 90‑minute walking tour showcasing the city’s stunning architecture and dynamic built environment beyond its iconic mill complexes. From civic landmarks to hidden design treasures and revitalized streetscapes, you’ll experience the downtown district as a vibrant blend of history, creativity, and community. This tour is free and open to […]

Free

The 2nd annual Spring Busker Festival

18 Middle Street Lowell, MA 01852 18 Middle Street, Lowell, MA, United States

Middle and Palmer Streets in Lowell Enjoy free live entertainment in downtown Lowell during the Spring Busker Festival! Organized by the City of Lowell through the Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, this festival brings together musicians, dancers, aerialists, market vendors, food trucks and more for a day full of exciting entertainment. A “busker” […]

Doors Open Lowell XTRA- Moody Street Feeder Gatehouse – Behind the Scenes: Meet the Architects

moody street feeder gatehouse 269 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA, United States

Meet the preservation team behind the effort to rehabilitate and protect the historic Moody Street Feeder Gatehouse. Join Lowell National Historical Park Historical Architect David Michael Lieb, RA and specialists from the National Park Service’s Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering Center to learn how they assess, repair, and safeguard this vital piece of the canal […]

Free
Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power

Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power

Lowell National Historical Park - Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Saturday, May 9th and Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations, Doors Open Lowell and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s […]

Free
LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)

LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)

The Presentation School Foundation Community Center 640 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 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 • […]

Free

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 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 […]

Free with admission

Paws for Celebration: The Great Catsby

Lowell Masonic Center 79 Dutton St, Lowell, MA, 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 […]