Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

December Holiday Open Studio
2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts
Two Saturdays of Artful Holiday Shopping
Saturday, December 6 & Saturday, December 13 | 12-5 PM

Join us for not just one, but two special weekends of Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. On December 6 and 13, discover unique, handmade gifts created by over 350 local artists across five floors of studios and two floors of artist lofts.
From fine art to ceramics, jewelry, textiles, photography, home décor, and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers, you’ll find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something for yourself too).
Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you explore the building, sip a warm drink from the coffee shop, browse the co-op gallery, and grab a bite from the food truck.
There is no charge for this event. It is family and dog-friendly event. We just ask that pups stay leashed.
Make Western Avenue part of your holiday tradition and shop local this season.

The Umbrella Winter Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 12:00 - 17:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
At our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries, featuring the exhibitions “Off the Wall” (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and “Joy & Peace” (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan).
Select a treat from Concessions, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale, in Open Studios, and at Guest Artisans’ tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones.
Attending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor.

Jingle and Mingle Concord Center
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | MA
Kick off the season with Concord’s festive holiday shopping event. Enjoy live carolers, sweet treats from local shops, music, merriment, and fun surprises throughout the center.

Makers Market presented by Pentucket Arts Foundation
2025-12-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA, 01834, United States
Join us at Veasey Memorial Park, Saturday, December 6th, for the 6th Annual MAKERS MARKET, Pentucket Arts Foundation’s very own all-local, handmade holiday arts, crafts, and vintage clothing fair! You won’t want to miss the 38+ vendors, small business owners, and artisans in a charming holiday location. New this year: Wreaths & greenery by the Groveland Garden Club! Featuring live music performed by local students and homemade food in our cafe! Shop local and support the arts this holiday season!

The Red Bow Fair
2025-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
THE RED BOW FAIR RETURNS TO NORTH PARISH, NORTH ANDOVER ON DEC. 6!
The North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of North Andover announces the return of a beloved area holiday tradition with the 67th annual Red Bow Fair. Held at North Parish, 190 Academy Road in North Andover (since 1952!), the Red Bow Fair will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9AM to 2PM.
Always open to the public with free admission, the fair offers a fun and festive array of gifts, food, activities and more, including: the Country Store; Gift Baskets; Holiday Greens; Crafters; Culinary Corner; Kids’ Corner; Grannie’s Attic; the Book Shop; Jingle Bell Shop; Chic Boutique; Raffle Tickets, and delicious Breakfast and Lunch offerings!
The Fair’s Silent Auction will be available for viewing and bidding on-line starting Thursday, Dec. 4 at 12PM through Saturday Dec. 6 at 1:30PM. The Silent Auction will feature a huge array of bidding/buy-now options including: tickets to sports events; original art; jewelry; lessons in an array of skills and hobbies; great area restaurant certificates and much more.
The Red Bow Fair will also be raffling off this year’s gorgeous quilt, as well as instant wine cellar prizes. The quilt and wine raffles are available NOW by visiting: www.bit.ly/RedBowFair.
All proceeds benefit the North Parish Church and its mission.

Winter Lights at The Loading Dock Gallery
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
December is a festive time at The Loading Dock Gallery and we invite you to partake in the celebration of the seasons. Winter Lights has become an annual tradition of holiday shoppers as a source of unique, handcrafted, giftable art and holiday decorations presented by more than 30 local artists. Shop Local and Shop Small and find that unique and extraordinary gift that will make this holiday memorable.

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2025-12-05, 2025-11-28 | 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

"In The Footsteps of the American Revolutionary War" Artist Talk with Steven Edson
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution has prompted locals to revisit and reconsider our town landmarks. Bare fields and unassuming streetcorners hold stories that only the most ardent history lovers remember, some marked with worn signs and others nearly lost to time. Others teem with tour guides and attract visitors from near and far. Steven Edson’s photography of these modern Revolutionary locations, currently on display at Munroe Tavern urges the public to reconsider the spaces they drive by and inhabit every day. Join the artist for a discussion of this project, our relationship with the historical landscape around us, and further images from this collection.
6:00 – 7:00: Exhibit closing reception and artist interaction.
7:00 – 8:30: Lecture with Steven Edson
Free! Registration is required.
About the Artist:
Steven Edson started photographing in the early 1970s, shooting primarily black and white documentary street photography. After graduating with a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, he became a successful and award-winning freelance photographer working on project-based client international projects in editorial, education, corporate design, and advertising campaigns. He currently shows his fine art images in solo and national group shows and sells his images to both corporate collections and personal collectors.

"In the Footsteps of the American Revolution" Artist Talk with Steven Edson
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
See the Revolutionary War landmarks hidden all around us through the eyes of a professional photographer
The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution has prompted locals to revisit and reconsider our town landmarks. Bare fields and unassuming street corners hold stories that only the most ardent history lovers remember, some marked with worn signs and others nearly lost to time. Others teem with tour guides and attract visitors from near and far. Steven Edson’s photography of these modern Revolutionary locations, currently on display at Munroe Tavern, urges the public to reconsider the spaces they drive by and inhabit every day.
Join us for a special closing reception for this exhibit, featuring a a lecture with the artist on the history behind this project, our relationship with the historical landscape around us, and further images from this collection. A perfect addition to your evening enjoying the Taste of Lexington holiday stroll!
6:00 – 7:00: Exhibit closing reception and artist interaction.
7:00 – 8:30: Lecture with Steven Edson
Free! Registration is required.

Irish Night at Owen & Ollie’s, Dracut
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Owen And Ollie’s, 91 Mill Street, Dracut, MA, United States
Join us at Owen & Ollie’s on the first Thursday of every month for Irish Night!
Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious Irish food, and a chance to win exciting prizes such as gift cards and a hoodie.

Taste of Lexington at Buckman Tavern
2025-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Buckman Tavern is now part of Lexington’s time-honored holiday stroll! Stop by to see beautiful history-inspired decorations and snag a deal on holiday shopping!
Walk-through tours of the tavern (You Choose the Price), decorated with garlands, fruit, and other historically-inspired greenery
Make an orange pomander ball to take home
Holiday ornaments buy one get one 25% off
All teas 10% off
All t-shirts and crewnecks 25% off
Lexington History Museums’ gift shop is a great place to find a gift for the history buff in your family, from books for all ages, to historic toys, clothing, candles, and drinkware.

Boarding House Park
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-27 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-11-26 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

Lizzy Marquis & Friends Music Night
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for an evening of live music, creativity, and community at Lizzy Marquis & Friends—a night hosted by the talented singer and pianist Lizzy Marquis. Guests are invited to take the stage and share a song, play alongside Lizzy, or simply sit back and enjoy the music.
Whether you’re performing or just listening, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect, unwind, and experience the local music scene in a welcoming setting.
Free to attend, with food and beverages available for purchase.
Stay tuned – Musician registration opening soon!

Blippi: Join The Band Tour!
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
C’mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour!
Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies and musicians to explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, through all your favorite Blippi hits. So grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar, and move those feet with Blippi and get ready for a musical performance that’s fun for the whole family!
This show contains Flashing Lights, Haze (Fog), and Confetti

December Networking Event at Brush Art Gallery
2025-12-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Brush Art Gallery & Studios, Brush Art Gallery & Studios, 256 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Welcome to the December Networking Event at Brush Art Gallery! Join us for an evening of networking, art, and creativity at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, local artists, and professionals in a relaxed and inspiring setting. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to expand your network while exploring the beautiful galleries and studios. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to mingle, share ideas, and discover new connections. Mark your calendar and get ready for a memorable evening at Brush Art Gallery!

Book Chat: Washington and Hamilton The Alliance that Forged America
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | The Depot
The paternal relationship between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton captivated the nation in the musical Hamilton, but the true story of the tumultuous duo goes much further. Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance that Forged America by Stephen K. Knott and Tony Williams shows two opposing forces, one stoic, the other ambitious, represented the complexities of the new America. Together they worked together to achieve an equilibrium that would benefit an equally complex nation, fighting side by side to fend off detractors and lay the groundwork for modern politics. Join us for a discussion, leader TBD, about these equally enigmatic founding fathers!
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! Dates are subject to change given speaker availability, and discussion leaders will be clearly identified in the event description when solidified.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers
Registration coming soon!

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-01 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.

Museum Store Sunday at LHM
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Join LHM for Museum Store Sunday! Celebrate the Sunday after Thanksgiving with us and be part of a global shopping event that supports museums and cultural institutions around the world!
On Museum Store Sunday, more than 2,200 museum stores across all 50 states, D.C., 25 countries, and 5 continents will open their doors for a day of inspired, meaningful shopping. Head to https://museumstoresunday.org/ to learn more.
LHM is celebrating with special sales at both the Buckman Tavern Museum and our new Depot Museum! Enjoy exclusive offers including: First Shot gift sets, buy one, get one 50% off all ornaments — including the new St. Nicolas America 250 ornaments, and a free gift with every purchase (while supplies last).
Discover one-of-a-kind gifts and mission-driven merchandise — all while supporting the work we do here at LHM. It’s the perfect way to find unique holiday gifts and give back at the same time!
When: November 30th, 2025 10AM-4PM
Where: Buckman Tavern Museum & the Depot Museum
Shop smart. Shop local. Shop with purpose.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-11-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

City of Lights- Lowell
2025-11-29 11:00 - 19:00 | City of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
FESTIVAL FUN
City of Lights is a family event with something for everyone. Main attractions include the Holiday Parade, Photos with Santa, a holiday movie screening at the Donahue Family Academic Arts Center and the annual hot chocolate and storefront decorating contests (vote for your favorite!).
PARADE
The annual City of Lights parade welcomes the holiday season with the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus to light JFK Plaza and the Wannalancit smokestack. The City of Lights parade steps off from Jackson Street, turns left onto Central Street, and continues onto Merrimack Street.
Whether you catch the parade as it starts, or you prefer to watch the end, the City of Lights parade is sure to entertain all ages.
