Backyard and Beyond: Wildflower Planting at Discovery Museum
2025-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Native wildflowers are a great way to support pollinators and add a pop of color to your outdoor space. Join us in Discovery Woods as we plant seeds together. Learn the simple steps for preparing and planting, and get inspired to add bee-friendly plants to your neighborhood. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

iLuminate
2025-10-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
From the moment the lights fade to darkness, you are transported into another world…another dimension, where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Welcome to the world of iLuminate, named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent in 2011. A fantastic fusion of cutting edge technology and dance that has been wowing the world ever since appearing on AGT over a decade ago…to performing one of Las Vegas’ top shows to this day. iLuminate features a brilliant cast of the country’s top dancers performing to energetic music – including top Pop and Rock hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, a little jazz, a little Latin, a little hip hop and more. The dancers are outfitted with customized LED suits synced to iLuminate’s proprietary software to create extraordinary lighting effects with each of the phenomenally choreographed dance moves.
This mind-blowing, multi-sensory experience is completely unique and incomparable to any other stage spectacular as the dancers perform dynamic routines and illusions on a darkened stage. The touring show for the 23-24 season is brand new – featuring new stories, new music, new dances and new suits! As the show progresses, each scene creates a new “room” inside “Club iLuminate” where an exhilarating blend of music, dance, illusion, technology and comedy comes to life for an experience that’s sure to be the most fun you’ll ever have in the dark.

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-10-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-13 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.

Tour: Playing to Our Strengths: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
2025-10-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
Join curatorial fellow Ricardo Mercado to explore highlights from the Addison’s permanent collection in two sections: the “ideal” and the “real.” The “ideal,” bringing together American Impressionist paintings with Pictorialist photography, and the “real,” featuring works by the Ashcan School and social realist photographs. Together, these works reveal how American artists of the era grappled with questions of beauty, truth, and the rapidly transforming character of modern life. This is the second exhibition in a series exploring particular strengths of the Addison’s renowned collection of art of the United States from the 17th century to the present day. This program is presented in partnership with Andover’s Memorial Hall Library.

Reception: Emerge: Celebrating Student Creativity
2025-10-07 17:30 - 18:15 | Lowell City Hall, Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Discover the stunning photography captured by Middlesex Community College’s talented Communication, Art, and Design students including Katie Butts, Alex Chen, Jose Díaz-Torres, Alex Mattson, and Namrataq Rajkarnikar.
Join the reception on Tuesday, October 7th to meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments from City Hall Cafe and music by the MCC Guitarists.

Book Chat on The Men Who Lost America by Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | The Depot
Stereotypes about the British military during the American Revolution are countless, and often contradictory. Did England possess the most professional fighting force in the world, or did they bumble through New England, clinging tightly to outdated tactics while shrewd farmers rewrote the rules around them? Historian Andrew O’Shaughnessy untangles this web by following several prominent British leaders, including George III himself, to reveal the real competence, as well as the human folly, of the Crown and its representatives. Join us for a lively discussion, lead by British military reenactor and historian Paul O’Shaughnessy, on The Men Who Lost America.
Reading Into History: Book Chats is a series of informal discussions of historical topics inspired by nonfiction history books, and led by authors, historians, and local history enthusiasts. All are welcome; reading the book is not required, but will enhance the experience!
$10 members, $15 nonmembers

2nd World Congress on Chemistry Alternative Name: Chemistry 2025
2025-10-08 09:00 - 2025-10-09 18:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Modern chemistry is evolving rapidly through breakthroughs in green chemistry, which promotes environmentally friendly chemical processes, and computational chemistry, which leverages simulations to design new molecules and predict reactivity. Chemical engineering is optimizing large-scale production and sustainability, while chemical biology is enhancing drug discovery and molecular diagnostics. Advances in Nano chemistry and materials chemistry are driving innovation in smart materials, sensors, and energy storage systems. With its central role in solving global challenges, chemistry continues to shape a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future.

Boarding House Park
2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-09 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

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

DIY Lowell Tenth Anniversary Gala
2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
When we first started DIY Lowell in 2015, we had no idea that we would be here a decade and more than 25 community projects later. We now are a trusted group that practices grassroots engagement that honors local knowledge, sparks collective creativity, and empowers residents to shape their communities. Through it all, you’ve been with us. We want to celebrate that past with you – and we want to share our future plans with you, so you can be part of it, hand-in-hand!
DIY Lowell Tenth Anniversary Sunset Gala
5:45 pm Doors Open, Photo Booth, Poster Gallery
6:00 pm Live Entertainment
7:00 pm Program: DIY Past and Present
7:45 pm Networking and Music
Dress: As fancy or as plain as you want
Black, silver, and sunset colors encouraged
Individual tickets are $60. Half tables (four tickets) are $250. Full tables (eight tickets) are $400. Tickets come with admission, appetizers, and one drink. Social media and event call-outs for half table and full table purchasers. Special rates for those experiencing economic hardship.
If you need an invoice, to pay by check, or want to sponsor the event beyond a table (link to sponsor PDF), please contact Gabby at gabby@diylowell.org.

Tales From the Attic
2025-10-10 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.

TICK, TICK… BOOM! at The Umbrella Arts Center
2025-10-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-11 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-10-12 17:00 - 18:30 | 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

Benefit Art Show: Wright's Tenant Group & LLAMA
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Lowell TeleMedia Center, Lowell TeleMedia Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join us for art, music, food and community on Saturday, October 11th!
We’re fundraising to support Wright’s Tenant Group in their continuing work to improve resident conditions at Lowell Transitional Living Center.
It’s also a great chance to learn more about tenant unions, housing issues, and mutual aid.
Suggested $10 donation, but all are welcome!
Hosted by: LLAMA – Lifting Lowellians: Assistance and Mutual Aid
https://linktr.ee/lowellmutualaid

Discovery Museum Reflection Room: Whose Land are We On? at Discovery Museum
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
October 13th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders that we know as our current cities and towns. Then, add a mark to the map where you live to find out whose land we are really on.
Saturday, October 11 – Monday, October 13, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Stories in Stone Graveyard Tour
2025-10-11 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

Lowell Celebrates Kerouac – Hassan Melehy
2025-10-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Moses Greeley Parker Lecture Series
For most of its 200-year history, Lowell has been the home of immigrants. While growing up in the city’s Franco-American community, Jack Kerouac knew people from many groups: Irish, Italian, Greek, Eastern European, Asian, among others. Immigrants and their families figure prominently in his novels that take place in Lowell. When he wrote about traveling in America and across international borders, he showcased a great variety of people and their cultures, especially the migrants. The speaker will show how Kerouac painted the entire world as a place where migrants are true citizens.

Stonegate Movie Premiere - Public Health Museum
2025-10-11 16:30 - 20:30 | Public Health Museum, East Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876, United States
Join the Public Health Museum in an evening showing of Stonegate. Meet the cast and crew, and tour the museum before the screening!
4:30pm – Museum opens for tours
6:30pm – Stonegate screening

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-10-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Pink Martini
2025-10-12 19:00 - 22:30 | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Pink Martini has sold well over 3 million albums worldwide on their own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog).In 2016, Pink Martini released its ninth studio album, Je dis oui!, which features vocals from China Forbes, Storm Large, Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldman, civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat, and Rufus Wainwright. The album’s 15 tracks span eight languages (French, Farsi, Armenian, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Xhosa and English), and affirm the band’s history of global inclusivity and collaborative spirit. In 2019, Pink Martini collaborated on a new release with the international singing sensation Meow Meow, entitled Hotel Amour, and also released two 5-song EPs, Besame Mucho, featuring regular guest singer Edna Vazquez, and Tomorrow, featuring regular guest singer Jimmie Herrod, a finalist on 2021’s season of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. During their pandemic hiatus, the band released two new digital singles written by Thomas Lauderdale, China Forbes, and producer Jim Bianco, “Let’s Be Friends,” and “The Lemonade Song,” which has over 10 million streams on Spotify alone.
Featuring more than a dozen musicians, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire throughout the world. Says Lauderdale, “We’re very much an American band, but we spend a lot of time abroad and therefore have the incredible diplomatic opportunity to represent a broader, more inclusive America… the America which remains the most heterogeneously populated country in the world… composed of people of every country, every language, every religion.”

Indigenous Peoples Day Open House
2025-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | The Depot
Before Lexington was Lexington, Indigenous communities have lived in this area for thousands of years. Today, we celebrate them with a free open house at the Lexington Depot to learn more about Native American culture.
9:00 – 10:00 AM, join science educator Fran Ludwig for a guided walk of the Lexington Paint Mine, a nature preserve and perfect showcase of the plants, animals, and minerals used by Native communities. Tour will meet at the Estabrook School parking lot.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, explore the Depot to view all of Lexington’s history, from pre-European contact to today.
From 1:00 – 4:00 PM, join Mashpee Wampanoag Knowledge Keepers Darius and Toodie Coombs to learn about Native culture by making your own wampum necklace and corn husk doll.
FREE!
This event created in collaboration with Native Americans in Lexington (NAIL) and supported in part by a generous donation from Anne W. Lee.
