February School Vacation Program 2026
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20 | Littleton Recreation Department, 36 King Street, Littleton, 01460, United States
Join us for a fun-filled February Break with the Recreation Department! Each day features either an exciting field trip or engaging performer, designed to keep kids active, creative, and entertained all week long. Open to students in grades K–6, the program runs Tuesday-Friday at the Club. Space is limited—register early!

Visit with President Lincoln
2026-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Museum is pleased to host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood’s first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address.

Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt
2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-21 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:30 and 1 more date | Public Health Museum, East Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876, United States
The Public Health Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum. The Museum strives to preserve records and artifacts from our nation’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health, and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.

Centuries at the Table
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Step back in time for an evening where history, hospitality, and fine dining come together at The Groton Inn. Set on the grounds of an inn founded in 1678, this intimate dinner experience is curated by Executive Chef Sam Page and Chef de Cuisine Chantelle Gonsalves. Inspired by preserved menus and historic culinary traditions, each course of the tasting menu is thoughtfully designed as part of a single, cohesive dining experience—reimagining the flavors once enjoyed by travelers, townspeople, and dignitaries who gathered here centuries ago.
This special evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the Inn’s rich culinary past through a contemporary lens. It is a celebration of continuity, craftsmanship, and hospitality, inviting guests to slow down, savor, and enjoy an experience shaped by more than three hundred years of dining tradition.
When: Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 pm
Where: The Groton Inn’s Keep’s Conservatory
Tickets: $145 per person including multicourse meal, tax & gratuity

Golden Gloves
2026-02-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Sun Charities is proud to present the 79th Annual Golden Gloves at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Thursdays from January 8 – March 5. Don’t miss a moment of one of the longest-standing New England sports traditions, as the best amateur boxers from the area battle it out across the weeks to see who will be crowned champion. Thursday Night is Fight Night at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2026-02-20, 2026-02-27 | 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

Presidential History Comes Alive
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:30 | 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA, 915 Walden Street Unit 2 Unit 2, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
In honor of President’s Day, North Shore & Northern Essex Community
College History Professor Rich Padova will share some of his favorite
presidential memorabilia. A native Lawrencian, now living in Andover,
Padova’s expertise has been featured in numerous articles for The Eagle
Tribune, and he’s released several booklets on presidencies, first ladies, and
contentious political campaigns. This program is free, but parking fees apply.

Presidential History Comes Alive at the Walden Pond Visitor Center
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:30 | 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA, 915 Walden Street Unit 2 Unit 2, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Friday, Feb. 20
11am-12:30pm
at the Walden Pond Visitor Center
In honor of President’s Day, North Shore & NECC History Professor
Rich Padova will share some of his favorite presidential memorabilia from
his personal collection. A native Lawrencian, now living in Andover,
Padova’s historical expertise has been featured in numerous articles for The
Eagle Tribune, & he’s released several booklets on presidencies, first ladies, & contentious political
campaigns. In summers, you can find him at Lawrence Heritage State Park. Parking
fees apply. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Walden Pond.

The Barzillai Lew Project: A Concert of Modern Revolutionary Music
2026-02-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council, 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, 01852, United States
This February, history and music come together in The Barzillai Lew Project: A Concert of Modern Revolutionary Music, a powerful evening honoring one of the region’s most remarkable — and often overlooked — Revolutionary-era figures.
Presented by the Karayorgis Ensemble, the concert reimagines the legacy of Barzillai Lew (1743–1822) through modern jazz and improvised music, connecting Revolutionary history to 20th-century musical innovators and beyond.
Who Was Barzillai Lew?
Barzillai Lew was a free Black man born in Groton, Massachusetts, who became a celebrated fifer and drummer during the American Revolutionary War. He enlisted in May 1775 with Captain John Ford’s Company of the 27th Regiment out of Chelmsford and fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill alongside roughly three dozen other soldiers of African descent.
Lew spent much of his life in what is now the Greater Lowell area, including Pepperell, Chelmsford, and Dracut. After the war, he purchased farmland in Dracut (now part of Lowell), raised a family of 13 children, and became a respected member of the community. He is buried at the Clay Pit Cemetery in Lowell, just off Pawtucket Boulevard.
As a musician of exceptional talent, Lew is considered one of the earliest documented Black American musicians in U.S. military history.

Poetry Corner featuring North Andover Poet Laureate Christa Lamb
2026-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | The Purple Couch Bookshop, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, 01845, United States
Poetry Corner is back, featuring the return of our newest North Andover Poet Laureate Christa Lamb.
Christa April Lamb is a Massachusetts-based poet and writer whose work moves from close, intimate observation into embodied protest and participatory poems that invite shared responsibility. Shaped by neurodivergent perception, her poetry examines how language behaves under pressure — in the body, in relationships, and in the world. Her recent work engages directly with the present moment, including poems about democracy, voice, and interruption, alongside deeply personal poems about love, loss, and orientation. Christa is currently working on a memoir about growing up undiagnosed autistic and finding language for a life finally understood. She also serves as Director of Media & Communications for Revolutionary Valley, where she shapes stories rooted in place and history through language, design, and visual media.

Winter Tree Walk with Jeff Adams at Walden Pond State Reservation
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:30 | 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA, 915 Walden Street Unit 2 Unit 2, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Saturday, Feb. 21, 1-3:15pmREGISTRATION REQUIRED (Max. 25)
email: walden.programs@mass.gov, phone: 978-405-2082
Join naturalist and avid outdoor enthusiast Jeff Adams for a winter
walk featuring identification tips and natural history facts for some
of Walden shore’s trees and shrubs. We’ll discuss different techniques
for identification of bare trees/shrubs like branching, buds, bark,
galls, and persistent leaves and fruit. We may also see some non-woody
plants that remain erect in winter. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended.
After the first 25 people sign up, others will be wait-listed.
Regular parking fees apply.
Co-sponsored by the Friends of Walden Pond.

Proppa - Rave in the Ring
2026-02-21 18:30 - 23:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Tickets start at $25!
Presented by AM:PM Entertainment, Proppa: Rave in the Ring transforms a boxing ring into a DJ booth at the center of the dance floor. Blending the raw intensity of a fight night with the pulse of a full-scale rave. Support from Breakbones, Different Font, Jogo B2B Chelon and Tuck B2B Cuz. 18+. Doors open at 6:30.
This is a General Admission event. VIP tickets include access to a private viewing area (standing room on the stage), private bar and private bathrooms.
Ticketholders must be 18+ to attend this event.
All sales are final. No request for cancellations, exchanges, changes or refunds shall be honored.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2026-02-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

A Journey to Find an Ancestor and Honor His Faith in Diversity
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Bedford Old Town Hall, Great Room (3rd floor), 16 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
While researching her Revolutionary War ancestor, General John Glover, Jane Woolsey Gropp of Lexington learned about the Marbleheaders, a group of fishermen and sailors from the coastal town of Marblehead who played a crucial role in several key military operations during the war. They were a diverse group, including free African Americans and Native Americans, and were the first integrated institution in America.
Gropp’s intention to have a painting depict General Glover, who commanded the Marbleheaders, led instead to a painting honoring both her ancestor, a somewhat forgotten hero, and the Black Patriots, who were mostly unknown heroes of the American Revolution.
In recognition of Black History Month, Gropp will describe her journey that led her to commission the painting called An Appeal to Heaven, the interrelationships among the people in the painting (Washington, one of his enslaved men, others), and the Black Patriots who fought and secured a freedom that was not yet theirs.
Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments
2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker

Asobouyo! Play and Learn about Japan! at Discovery Museum
2026-02-24 10:45 - 11:30, 2026-02-24 11:45 - 12:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
How do I write my name in Japanese? Do Japanese children play with the same toys as me? Join visiting student teachers from Showa University in Tokyo to explore classic Japanese children’s toys and games. We’ll learn some simple Japanese words as we play together!

Kween
2026-02-25 19:30 - 2026-03-15 20:30
NHP Board member and alum (2018 and 2021) Vichet Chum’s play Kween will receive its world premiere at Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell, MA. The play was also commissioned by MRT. Set in…

History Without Frostbite at the Wright Tavern
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Wright Tavern, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742, United States
History Without Frostbite at the Wright Tavern ❄️🔥
Because great ideas were born indoors, too.
Skip the icy sidewalks and step inside one of Concord’s most storied spaces for a warm, lively, and thought-provoking 90-minute history talk at the historic Wright Tavern. These mid-day programs pair big ideas with cozy surroundings—and just enough time to learn something meaningful before lunch (or with lunch, if you’re smart). Plan your own indoor history experience for your group, club, library, class or tour by calling 978-318-3061.
🖤 Black History of Concord
February 11 & 26 | Noon–1:30 PM
Explore Concord’s history through the lives of Black Concordians who challenged enslavement, claimed freedom, and built new futures. This engaging presentation highlights courage, self-emancipation, community, and the individuals who shaped Concord as free men and women.
Presented by Jen Turner (Robbins House) and Richard Piccarreto (Cultural Site Interpreter)
🌿 Women of Concord
March 10 & 26 | Noon–1:30 PM
Meet the women who pushed boundaries, shaped American culture, and led movements for justice—often from right here in Concord. Literature, art, reform, and radical ideas included.
Presented by Stefanie Cloutier and Amy Cole (Visit Concord interpreters)
🎟 Tickets
$15 – Talk only
$35 – Talk + bag lunch (history tastes better when you’re fed)
Come for the stories. Stay warm. Leave inspired.Capacity 5 minimum to run
Max 40, min five people to run. 48 hours notice to cancel or book.

Bilal - Bilal Sayeed Oliver
2026-02-26 20:00 - 21:30
Ticket listings for Bilal – Bilal Sayeed Oliver at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, Massachusetts on 02/26/2026

Lowell Winterfest 2026
2026-02-28 | City of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Bundle up and head to downtown Lowell for Winterfest, a family-friendly celebration of winter fun in the city. Enjoy outdoor activities, live entertainment, seasonal treats, and hands-on experiences for kids and all ages. From festive energy to local flavor, Winterfest is a great way to get outside, explore downtown, and make the most of winter in Revolutionary Valley.
Good to know: Many activities are free or low-cost, and events take place throughout downtown Lowell.
