Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-07-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-29 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.

Daryl Hall with special guest Glenn Tilbrook
2025-07-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Daryl Hall is a modern-day renaissance man, an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the star of his very own award-winning web series, Live from Daryl’s House, as well as a successful venue owner with “Daryl’s House,” a restored venue and live music space in Pawling, N.Y.
Daryl released his sixth solo album, D, on Virgin Music Group on June 21, co-produced by one-time Eurythmics member and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Stewart, who co-wrote seven of the nine new original songs with Hall penning the other two on his own. The first single from the album, “Can’t Say No To You” can be seen here on YouTube.
Daryl Hall has come a long way, and he’s still got plenty of mileage left in a career that’s taken him from the streets of Philadelphia to the halls of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The best is yet to come.

Boarding House Park
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-07-18 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

Summer Candle-Making Class
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join us for this Summer-themed candle making class filled with summer scents and bright & colorful jars, glitters, & gemstones! You’ll have a choice of candle jar, therapeutic-grade oils to create your very own scent (*we even have new summer scents for you to try!), label design, and finishing decorations such as glitter, gemstones and flowers. All decorations are done for you by the class instructor.
Each class can take about 45-60 minutes depending on class size, and there is some downtime where we will be waiting for the wax to cool down so feel free to bring your friends and drinks of your choice for this fun low-key class!
Please note: Candles take about an hour to set, so pick-up can be next day (or another day of your choice). We also provide the option to ship candles as well if the pick-up times don’t work for you!
Your ticket includes one 10 oz jar and your choice of glitter, gemstones, and flowers if desired. The class teacher will add the decorations for you after the candle solidifies. You can also choose from an array of speciality labels or even add-on a personalized one (with any message and photo!) for an additional fee.
***The candle will need time to solidify before you take it home, so you can either pick it up another day or get it shipped to you.***

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2025-07-18, 2025-07-25 | 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

Pawtucket Canal Tour
2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-20 12:00 - 13:30 | MA
Join a Park Ranger for a guided tour of the Pawtucket Canal – the oldest canal in Lowell’s historic 5.6-mile canal system. Discover the stories of the workers who built and operated Lowell’s remarkable waterpower system while riding along the historic Pawtucket Canal. Disembark at the historic Francis Gate and explore how mill owners and engineers harnessed the water and powered an industrial city.
Tour may include up to 0.75 miles of walking. Boats are not covered, so please keep weather conditions in mind when planning your visit.
Reservations can be made in advance on Recreation.gov.
*Water Levels Permitting – Visitors may have the option to climb a short but steep historic granite staircase and explore the site of Francis Gate on foot.
Tours begin at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street.

Lowell Farmers' Market
2025-07-18 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!

Draw the Line - An Aerosmith Tribute
2025-07-18 20:00 - 22:30 | Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Draw the Line – the “Officially Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show” – originating near Boston Massachusetts, the same as Aerosmith themselves. – Come and see the show at NARA Park in Acton, MA!
It doesn’t get more authentic than this… period!
Established in 1991, Draw the Line has been touring for more than 30 years spanning the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. DTL has played over 3,000 shows to sold out Audiences of up to 20,000 people. From MGM Grand Arena Las Vegas, to festivals throughout the USA, plus many legendary theaters, casinos, and cruise ships, Draw the Line is the standard for tribute shows.
During a January 1998 radio interview, Aerosmith Lead Singer Steven Tyler singled out Draw the Line as the best of the Aerosmith tribute bands. With disc jockey Nik Carter adding, ” I’ve seen Draw the Line. They are Aerosmith!!” DTL has been featured in international fanzines, Boston Globe, Boston Herald and other newspapers across the country. DTL has been featured on MTV and AXSTV World’s Greatest Tribute Bands as the best Aerosmith tribute show.
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They are the only tribute band that has been featured on Aerosmith’s website as well as their Aero Force One official fan club. With support and accolades from Aerosmith themselves, as well as journalists, top DJs, and fans worldwide, it’s no wonder Draw the Line is recognized as a one-of-its-kind. “ A professional show band in a league of their own amongst tribute acts and of a caliber that is unparalleled in the tribute genre”, says Joe Reardon, reporter for the Mariner newspaper group.
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Aerosmith members have been known to appear at DTL shows over the years, with original founding Aerosmith member Ray Tabano frequently jamming with them – you never know who you’ll see at a DTL show!
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Draw the Line features lead vocalist Neill Byrnes, a true Steven Tyler doppelgänger . Neill won a Steven Tyler lookalike contest during Aerosmith’s Pump tour, which would end up kickstarting his 30 plus year career as Steven Tyler. He has appeared on talk shows, tv commercials, done voice overs and movies. He recently appeared in the 2020 Lynyrd Skynyrd biopic “Street Survivors” as Steven Tyler.
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Draw the Line, in addition to Neill, boasts some incredibly talented musicians completing the Aerosmith line-up:
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​Jim Dennis (Brad Whitford)
Barry Johnson (Tom Hamilton)
John Myslinski (Joey Kramer)
Together, these five talented musicians perfectly recreate the sound, energy, and vibe of an Aerosmith concert; if you love Aerosmith, this is a show you Don’t Wanna Miss!
Visit their website: https://www.drawtheline.net

4 Years on Market Street
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-23 | lala books, lala books, 189 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Four years ago, we opened the door to lala books, and you have been showing us wonderful support ever since. So, let’s celebrate together.
Stop in the bookstore this week and sign up for a raffle to win a tote full of books, enjoy discounts on select staff picks, get a free “blind book” with your purchase, and maybe even find a piece of birthday cake!
See the full calendar of bookish events at lalabookstore.com

Weaving An Address - Curator Tour and Author Talk
2025-07-19 15:00 - 17:30 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The public is invited to a free program exploring The Umbrella Arts Center’s outdoors public art ramble, Weaving an Address, a site-specific exhibition of work by prominent Black artists commemorating colonial-era Black residents of Concord’s famed Walden Woods.
On Saturday, July 19 at 3PM, curator and artist Marla McLeod will lead a guided tour of the artwork installed at Brister’s Hill in Walden Woods, named for Brister Freeman, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved before Thoreau.
The tour will be followed at 4:30PM by refreshments and a panel discussion back at The Umbrella Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA) with McLeod in dialogue with historian Elise Lemire, author of Black Walden: Slavery and Its Aftermath in Concord, Massachusetts, who was recently a subject of the new international documentary, Concord’s Secret History, just released on over 500 PBS stations. Saturday’s discussion will examine the “journey from archive to art,” and Lemire’s scholarly research that fueled Weaving’s creative installations.
Part of the town’s Revolution250 celebrations, this program is co-presented by The Umbrella Arts Center, The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House: Concord’s African American History Museum. It featured work by artists Sharon Chandler Correnty, Ifé Franklin, Stephen Hamilton, Whitney Harris, Ekua Holmes, Perla Mabel, Marla McLeod, Kimberly Love Radcliffe, and Anthony Peyton Young.
Learn more at https://theumbrellaarts.org/weaving

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-07-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Kids' Paper Making - Summer Session
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
Join Mindy for a Summer Session of Paper Making at the Museum of Printing in Haverhill (for kids pre-k through 12th grade.)
Paper Making Summer Sessions
$5 child ticket
https://www.mindypaper.com/store/p207/PaperSummerSessions.html
Tuesdays at 10am
July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2025
at the Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA (Get map)
For children from preschool through highschool interested in creating with their hands, learning how to make paper and reuse scrap paper instead of throwing it away.
Learn a simplified method for making new paper sheets from scrap using a blender, water, and various molds and deckles. Ticket includes take-home paper making kit, optional for repeat participants.
Funding provided by the Haverhill Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

Art with the Bookmobile
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join Lowell National Historical Park and the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile as we “pop-up” around the city with art activities. Try fun activities, create art, and borrow books! Get information about library services and apply for a FREE library card! Come meet us around Lowell.
Learn more about the bookmobile stops throughout the summer and when we’ll be joining them on their event calendar: https://lowelllibrary.org/events/

Discovery After Dark at Discovery Museum
2025-07-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
It’s grown-up time at Discovery Museum! Come hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening with live music, food, drinks, and friends. Your ticket includes a full BBQ dinner (including options for many dietary restrictions), dessert, and three drinks. All attendees must be 21+ years of age.

Country Night featuring the Annie Brobst Trio
2025-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Get ready for a lively night under the stars as we welcome the Annie Brobst Trio to The Groton Inn’s Courtyard for a special Country Night edition of our Concerts in the Courtyard series!
Annie Brobst is one of New England’s fastest-rising country artists, known for her soulful vocals, high-energy performances, and heartfelt storytelling. Winner of multiple New England Music Awards including “Female Performer of the Year,” Annie and her trio bring a fresh mix of original music and country favorites that are sure to get your boots tapping.
-Fresh summer bites from the Forge & Vine Food Truck
-Full outdoor cash bar
-Beautiful courtyard setting & stunning sunset views
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a summer night of great music and good vibes!
Event is free to attend with food and beverages available for purchase. This event is weather dependent and may be moved inside The Groton Inn if there is inclement weather. Additional free parking is available along Main Street.

Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
A full concert tribute, complete with costumes and stage antics! Every detail of an actual Elton John show is presented.

Beer Garden on the Lawn with Sterling Street Brewery
2025-07-26 11:00 - 14:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Spend a summer afternoon at the Forge & Vine Beer Garden, where good food, great beer, and live music come together in the sunshine!
We’re welcoming guest brewery Sterling Street Brewery for a special pop-up pouring their latest craft favorites, alongside fresh seasonal bites from the Forge & Vine Food Truck.
Relax on the Lawn and enjoy the live acoustic sounds of Bryan Titus, bringing feel-good, rootsy tunes to set the perfect weekend mood.
Whether you’re stopping by for lunch or making it a midday hangout, this is your invitation to kick back and savor summer with us!
Free to attend with food and drinks available for purchase. Additional parking available along Main Street.
