Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Patriot's Day Candlelight Tour at Westlawn Cemetery with Dedication by Col. Johnson Robinson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
2025-04-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Westford Museum, 2 Boston Road, Westford, 01886, United States
We invite you to attend the Patriot’s Day Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery on April 19! It’s an incredible opportunity to honor the brave men from Westford who served during the American Revolution. This year, we’re offering a unique experience with a self-guided stroll through the cemetery, allowing you to access the service records of our Revolutionary War Patriots right from your phone or tablet. It’s a great way to connect with history in a personal way! You’ll also have the chance to engage with colonial interpreters who will be stationed throughout the illuminated grounds, ready to answer any questions you may have.
Guest parking will be available on the Country Roadside of Westlawn Cemetery for your convenience.
Among those we honor is the esteemed Colonel John Robinson (1735-1805), Westford’s highest-ranking officer from the Revolutionary War. His legacy is marked by the prominent slate marker that stands proudly in the cemetery. Robinson was not just a military leader; he served as a town selectman and was a courageous commander who led three Westford Minutemen companies to the North Bridge in Concord on that fateful morning of April 19, 1775. It was here that his men bravely confronted British regulars, firing what would become known as “the shot heard ’round the world.” Colonel Robinson also fought alongside many of these men at the Battle of Bunker Hill, showcasing his valor and commitment to our freedom.
The cemetery is steeped in history, located at the intersection of Concord and Country roads. Originally, this land belonged to Deacon Joshua Fletcher, one of Westford’s first taxpayers. After his daughter married Samuel Parker, the property eventually passed to Nathan Proctor, who generously donated what was then called West Burying Ground to the town. When Westford formally took over the cemetery’s care in 1761, many founding citizens found their final resting place there, making it a significant site of remembrance
Colonel Robinson is interred alongside 18 of his fellow Revolutionary War veterans. In 1902, the Sons of the American Revolution paid homage to their sacrifices by placing iron Maltese crosses on their graves.

Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert
2025-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert will be the culmination of the Patriot’s Day Celebration for the 250th Anniversary of the first battle of the American revolution in Lexington. It will feature music related to the time period of the revolution, including 2 works that have been commissioned by the Band: Seeds of Revolution by Daniel Lutz, originally commissioned for Lexington’s 300th anniversary, and the world premier of Dr. Andrew Boysen’s Symphony #11 – The Year 1775. In each case, the composers will be conducting the Band.
Tickets are free.

Jim Lauderdale & the Game Changers in concert
2025-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Crossroads Music Series, Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Rd, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
For a man who recently put out his 37th album, Jim Lauderdale still has the glimmer in his eye of the young man who first made his way to Nashville back in 1979. Actively writing and recording music for the past four-plus decades, Mr. Americana—as Lauderdale has grown to be known around town—has fine-tuned his brand of country music, taking influences from his upbringing in the Carolinas, the bluegrass and string music of surrounding Appalachia, the folk and Grateful Dead catalog of the 60s and beyond, and the twanging, honky tonk of the town he’s long called home and distilling them into a sound distinctively his own.
“He’s a man of great style, an exceptional songwriter and tremendous singer.” Elvis Costello
“He’s my favorite part of Americana music.” Keith Secor, Old Crow Medicine Show

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-04-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency
2025-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes:
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Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles
Fresh Tropical Fruits
Chef Prepared Pastries
Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection
Cheese Raviolis
Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally Grown Vegetables and Chef’s Choice of Starch
Impressive Dessert Selection
Specialty Mimosas and Brunch Cocktails (21+) (not included in price)
$25.95
This impressive assortment of items will comfortably satisfy your appetite and then some! Brunch is hosted every Sunday in our exquisite main foyer, Clark’s Restaurant and Stony Brook Café. Private Rooms are available for larger parties and reservations are required. Book online at www.westfordregency.com

il Casale Lexington Live Jazz Brunch
2025-04-20 12:00 - 13:30 | il Casale, 1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, United States
Located in the heart of Lexington Center, il Casale Lexington will be offering its weekly live jazz brunch with Ethan K. Jazz Duo on Sunday

Alarm and Muster
2025-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Road, lincoln, United States
Stand on the edges of time and watch a moving reenactment of the alarm and muster that took place in Lincoln 250 years ago.
All is quiet… then, in the distance, the steady rhythm of galloping hooves breaks the stillness. The sharp, urgent whinny of a horse cuts through the calm—something is amiss. A cry rises in the air: “Trouble! Trouble is near! Wake up! Wake Up! The British are coming!” And with that call, the peaceful tranquility of Lincoln is shattered as its brave patriots spring into action…
Each year, the Lincoln Minute Men bring this historic moment to life, but this year marks a very special anniversary—an opportunity to reflect on what it must have felt like for these local heroes as they rose up against tyranny in defense of their homes and families.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we reenact the alarm and muster—the moment when Lincoln’s residents heard the call to arms and rushed to assemble. Feel the urgency of the moment as Minute Men gather, quickly donning their gear and preparing for the battle they know may soon come. The sound of drums and fife will echo through Lincoln’s historic town center as they answer the call for liberty.
After the reenactment, follow the fife players to Pierce Park, where you can enjoy music, mingle with fellow attendees, and participate in an informal Q & A with the Lincoln Minute Men about the history and significance of this pivotal moment in Lincoln’s past. This is a chance to connect with those who are passionate about preserving this story and learn more about the courage that defined these patriots.
It’s a time to reflect, to imagine, and to honor the men and women who stood ready to defend freedom at a moment’s notice. Come experience the spirit of the past, and see history come alive as we commemorate this important anniversary.
Presented by the Lincoln Minutemen

Loyalists and Revolutionaries: Two Iconic Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World
2025-04-21 | Town of Lincoln, Powder Mill Road 34, Maynard, Massachusetts, 01754, United States
Loyalists and Revolutionaries:
Two Iconic Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World
*** Monday, April 21, 2025 (Patriots’ Day Holiday) ***
*** 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ***
Historic New England invites you walk Lincoln’s trails
and visit two of its properties in Lincoln, Massachusetts:
à The Codman Estate, home to five generations of the
Chambers/Russell/Codman family.
à The Walter Gropius House, home to a revolutionary architect.
Codman Estate, c. 1740
34 Codman Road, Lincoln, MA
https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/codman-estate/
Home to five generations of the Chambers/Russell/Codman family
(1708 – 1968), in the 18th century the estate was the largest farm in
the area with the largest number of enslaved people laboring on it.
At the time of the Revolutionary War, it was owned by Loyalists, Dr.
Charles and Elizabeth Russell, who fled to Antigua when the war
began.
Gropius House, 1938
68 Baker Bridge Road, Lincoln, MA
Home

Explore a revolution! Walter Gropius, founder of the German design
school known as the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential
architects of the 20th century. Modest in scale, the 1938 Gropius
family home was revolutionary in impact. In keeping with Bauhaus
philosophy, every aspect of the house and its surrounding landscape
was planned for maximum efficiency and simplicity of design.
These two remarkable properties will be open to the public from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Monday,
April 21, 2025. Docents will be on site to share information and answer questions. Admission
is FREE, although donations are always appreciated!
Getting there:
à Both houses are within walking distance of Lincoln’s MBTA Commuter Rail Station (Fitchburg
line). Between Thursday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 22, 2025, special trail markers starting
from the station will lead you on public walking trails through the woods to both houses. The
total round-trip distance is just over 2 miles.
à Each property also has limited parking.
To learn more about Historic New England and its many properties, visit
https://www.historicnewengland.org
To learn more about Lincoln’s trails and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, visit
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April School Vacation Week at the Concord Museum
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-27 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join a conversation with Martha Washington, a silversmith demonstration, and a program with sailors from the USS Constitution.

Monday, April 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 am: A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber
Free with Museum Admission. Members Visit Free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis.
Step back to 1784 and spend time with Martha Washington (portrayed by Sandy Spector) as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive and informative program. During your time together, Mrs. Washington will share news of her family, and how the current events that her husband is so deeply involved in impacts her family and her developing nation.
Funded in part by a grant from the Concord Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Monday, April 21 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Meet Steve the Silversmith
Free with Museum Admission. Members Visit Free. Drop-In throughout the day.
Meet a real-life silversmith who will be demonstrating his craft and exploring history’s most famous patriot silversmith, Paul Revere!
Wednesday, April 23 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Meet a Sailor
Free with Museum Admission. Members Visit Free. Drop-In throughout the day.
Sailors from the USS Constitution Museum share maritime history and what life was like for an 1812 sailor. Touch artifacts and see photos shared by the sailors.

North Bridge Program
2025-04-21 08:30 - 17:00 | Minute Man National Historical Park, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Commemorate Patriots’ Day with a National Park Service program marking the “shot heard round the world.”

Daughters of the American Revolution Wreath Laying Ceremony
2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Lexington Battle Green, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, 02420, United States
Join the Lexington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and members of the Lexington Minutemen Company at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Revolutionary War Memorial on the Battle Green which honors the 8 lives lost in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775.

Fabric Printing with Parachute and Play!
2025-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join park staff to design your own fabric. Create foam stamps, choose from a variety of colors, and print your own patterns onto fabric made right here in Lowell. Come play with the sounds of work from early days of Lowell with the “Measure of Work” Sound Playground activity. Explore rhythm instruments, games and crafts, a giant parachute, and music music music!
Learn more at: www.lowelllearns.com
Visit the park website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

Patriotic Picnic in the Park
2025-04-21 11:00 - 14:30 | Hastings Park, Hastings Park, Lexington, MA 02421, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
🎉 Patriotic Picnic in the Park – Celebrate History, Community, and Freedom under the Open Sky
REGISTRATION & MEAL ORDER FORM
Close out a momentous weekend honoring the first shot of the American Revolution with the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in the Park on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Hastings Park (10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA)!
Experience the power of history, music, and community at this once-in-a-lifetime signature event. Members of the Boston Pops will perform. Rock out with the band Malin, and witness special appearances by the Lexington Minute Men, the National Lancers, and more. Don’t miss a thrilling visit from the National Lancers featuring “Paul Revere” and “William Dawes” on horseback, bringing history to life before your eyes.
⏳ Deadline to Reserve Seats & Meals: April 14, 2025
Event Timeline:
11:15 AM – 1:15 PM | 🍽️ Meal Pickup
11:45 AM | 🎼 Performance by members of the Boston Pops conducted by Keith Lockhart
12:15 PM | 🎸 Malin Rock Band
1:00 PM | 🏇 Paul Revere & William Dawes Arrive!
Attendance is FREE and open to all! You are welcome to bring your own picnic and enjoy the event.
Seating & Meal Options:
Want a reserved seat under the tent? Seats are $5 each (proceeds support the Fund for Lexington).
Want a pre-ordered meal? Choose from a variety of picnic lunch options from local restaurants.
You may:
Reserve a seat without ordering a meal.
Order a meal without reserving a seat.
Do both.
Do neither and simply come with your own picnic!
Tent seating is limited to 500 people. Purchased seats are not assigned and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 Please complete this form if you’d like to reserve a seat and/or pre-order a meal.
REGISTRATION & MEAL ORDER FORM
Plus, enjoy a lively Beer Garden! 🍻 Raise a glass with friends as you soak in the spirit of 1775 and the celebrations of today.
Bring your picnic gear, enjoy incredible performances, and toast to history!

Arrival of Paul Revere & William Dawes on Horseback from Boston at Hastings Park
2025-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Hastings Park, Hastings Park, Lexington, MA 02421, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Every year on Patriot’s Day, the National Lancers reenact the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes.
Paul Revere leaves on horseback from the North End, Boston and William Dawes on horseback leaves from John Elliot Square, 10 Putnam St., Roxbury, warning the people while on their way to Lexington of the pending arrival of the British Regulars. They arrive separately after Revere travels through Charlestown, Somerville, Medford and Arlington. While Dawes travels through Roxbury, Brookline, Cambridge and Arlington en route to Lexington.

Nature Walk
2025-04-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join a ranger to take a stroll down the Lowell Riverwalk. Search for birds, turtles, and other wildlife. Please arrive by 9:00 am because we will be leaving Boarding House Park as soon as the group gathers. Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

Water Power Workshop Fun!
2025-04-22 14:00 - 14:45 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Design, build, and operate a canal system just as the Proprietors of Locks and Canals did in Lowell in the early 1800s. All participants will get hands-on canal building experience (no experience required.) Be ready to have a great time and maybe, get a little wet. Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

Dog Man The Musical
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.
Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be?
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
The show is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, who collaborated on the Emmy-winning series Peg + Cat on PBS, TheaterWorksUSA’s Click, Clack, Moo, and Clifford The Big Red Dog on PBS and Amazon. Original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman.
Recommended for ages 6-10.

Engineer It!
2025-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Can you design a vehicle to go down a ramp without losing its cargo? Join National Park Rangers to see if you can complete the mission, while being creative and having fun! Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

Suffolk Mill Tour
2025-04-23 14:00 - 15:15 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Join a park ranger on a tour to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill! Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. The tour will meet and end at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, and 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. Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

One Night of Queen at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
2025-04-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
In 2000, British singer Gary Mullen won ITV’s talent competition “Stars In Their Eyes,” and soon after, began touring with his band ‘The Works’ to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since 2002, ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa, & New Zealand to sell-out audiences, perfectly recreating the sound and spirit, the pomp and showmanship, of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon’s greatest hits. ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN will ROCK you!

The Town and the City Festival
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-26 | Downtown Lowell, Various Locations, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
(Lowell, MA -February 5, 2025) Lowell, MA’s multi-day celebration of music and art, The Town and The City Festival (TACF), has released the full schedule* of artists performing on stages across Downtown Lowell Thursday April 24th through Saturday April 26th. Single
day passes priced at just $40 and individual show tickets go on sale this Friday February 7th at 10am EST at TheTownandtheCityFestival,com.
The sixth annual edition of The Town and the City Festival takes place in event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of Jack Kerouac in direct and indirect ways. It is named after Kerouac’s earliest novel which was primarily set in this historic mill city. The Town and The City Festival is inspired by the creativity and exploration for which the author was so famously known and presents a diverse mix of musical genres and artistic disciplines to inspire discovery and to celebrate a love of life.
Nine acts have been added to the line-up including Hannah Connolly as well as New England- based artists, The Evolutionists, Elsa Kennedy, Barefoot Young, Joanne the Band, Bobbo Byrnes, The Infinite Wet Secret, Kingshot, Main Era, and Wildfeuer.
“We’ve got a very diverse line-up of musical acts this year,” said Festival founder Chris Porter. “It’s always been a point of emphasis that the Festival showcase New England based talent alongside national acts, and we’re proud that more than half of this year’s artists are home-grown.”
Taking the stage at Taffeta on Thursday for the kick-off concert featuring three Indie Rock acts are Lady Lamb, Ezra Furman, and Class President
Things get into full swing on Friday with eight shows spread across downtown Lowell. The Sheila Divine, Heretix, and The Dear Abbeys take over Zorba Music Hall; The Infinite Wet Secret, Lake Saint Daniel, and Jennifer Tefft & The Strange play The Worthen Cafe; and Warp & Weft rocks with Rocking Horse Music Club. At Christ Church United, festival-attendees can listen to singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault, along with Americana band Twisted Pine, and up and coming music artist Maya DeVitry. Koto will host Lovina Falls and Night Visions.
Friday night’s shows also feature Dom the Composer, Main Era, and Kid Renaissance at Smokehouse Tavern; Stay at Home Dads, Oddie, Dead Vapor, and The Peacocks at The Old Court; and last but not least Thirsty First features Kingshot, The PA’s, and The Freqs.
Venue hopping will be in full swing on Saturday with 14 different shows on the docket, Things get an early rockin’ start at Thirsty First at 2:30pm with The Deluxe Fiasco, Girl with a Hawk, and The Chelsea Curve; Stewart Hall at Christ Church United will host an intimate show with Elsa Kennedy, Bobbo Byrnes, and Joanne the Band; and The Worthen Café will be the place to find indie rockers Paint by Numbers, Ron’s Car, and Roaches.
Two free all ages shows are also on Saturday’s schedule, with singer-songwriters John David, Hazel Adeline, and Julia James performing at Brew’d Awakening’s Outdoor Stage starting at 3pm (indoors pending weather); and at 6pm The Music of Words at lala Books features various local spoken word and poetry artists.
Christ Church United’s stage welcomes the legendary Loudon Wainwright III along with Hannah Connolly; Knock Over City, Mold, and The Big Sun are at Koto; national touring band Couch plays at Zorba Music Hall with Lekha and Friends opening. Warp & Weft will be groovin’ to Jack Swamp & The Pine as well as New York based duo Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn; and back at The Thirsty First indie rockers Hilken Mancini & Melissa Gibbs, Winkler, and Senseless Optimism will be performing.
The Evolutionists take over The Lass Stop with more acts to be announced; and Comedy at Cobblestones presents a line-up of New England’s finest comedians, including Frank Santorelli, Kristin O’Brien, Greg Boggis, Steve Albert and Katie Coughlin.
Knock Over City, Mold, and The Big Sun will be at Koto; The Old Court will rock with Wildfeuer, Escape Durgin, Gross Girls, The Ghouls, and Caesura; and Good Karma, Barefoot Young, and blindspot will be on Smokehouse Tavern’s stage.
“It’s always exciting for me to bring the festival back to my hometown,” said Festival founder Chris Porter. “Lowell is such a great place for this kind of event; it’s a very walkable town so venue hopping is very easy to do. Kerouac said, ‘The only truth is music,’ and the festival gives music lovers a lot of truth to enjoy.”
The Town & The City Festival takes place at more than a dozen venues throughout downtown Lowell, including Taffeta (at Western Ave. Studios), Zorba Music Hall, Warp & Weft, Christ Church United, Stewart Hall at Christ Church United, The Old Court, The Thirsty First , The Worthen Cafe, Smokehouse Tavern, lala Books, Brew’d Awakening, Cobblestones, Koto, and a brand new venue called The Lass Stop.
The Town and the City Festival is produced by Porter Productions with support from the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, and the Lowell Cultural Council.
The Town and the City Festival will take place Thursday, April 24th, Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th at venues across Downtown Lowell. Multi-day passes are currently on sale for $70, Single Day passes for Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26th will be on sale for $40; individual show tickets prices vary. Tickets and information can be found at TheTownandtheCityFestival.com
*Performance schedule and artists are subject to change.

Games from Around the World // Juegos alrededor del mundo
2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, 657 Middlesex St, Lowell, 01851, United States
Ages 8-18 • No Registration Required • Hosted by: Lowell National Historical Park and Boys &
Girls Club of Greater Lowell
Location: 657 Middlesex St, Lowell
Traditional schoolyard games are an important part of childhood—no matter the culture! Join rangers and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell to learn a game from around the world or teach us your favorite game!
Los juegos tradicionales del patio de recreo son una parte fundamental de la infancia ¡Independientemente de la cultura! Únete a los Rangers para aprender un juego alrededor del mundo o enséñanos tu juego favorito.

Historic Crafts // Artesanías históricas
2025-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Ages 5 and up • No Reservation Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park and
DIY Lowell
Join rangers to create crafts you use at home! Try your hands at making and decorating your own candles with beeswax. Then learn about punched tin lanterns and make your own paper version.
Decorate your own floating lantern that will become a part of the Points of Light celebration. Participants will not take their lantern home, but come see it floated on the Western Canal at the Points of Light event on Saturday, May 3rd
¡Únete a los guardabosques para crear manualidades que usas en casa! Prueba a hacer y decorar tus propias velas con cera de abeja. Luego, aprenda sobre las linternas de hojalata perforadas y haga su propia versión en papel.
Decora tu propio farol flotante que formará parte de la celebración de los Puntos de Luz. Los participantes no se llevarán su linterna a casa, sino que vendrán a verla flotar en el Canal Occidental en el evento Points of Light el sábado 3 de mayo.

Weaving Workshop Session // Taller de Tejido Sesión
2025-04-24 14:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-24 14:45 - 15:15 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Ages 5 and up • Reservation Required: Phone • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park and
Tsongas Industrial History Center
Learn how cloth is designed, patterned, and made in this unique hands-on workshop. Weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms. Learn the difference between warp and weft, and have fun in the process! Please register by calling 978 970-5000.
Aprende cómo se diseña, modela y fabrica la tela en este taller práctico único. Teje tu propia pieza de tela en utilizando telares manuales. Aprenda la diferencia entre urdimbre y trama y diviértase en el proceso. Inscríbete llamando al 978 970-5000.

Yappy Hour at Forge & Vine
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka in support of Operation Delta Dog.
Save the date for our first Yappy Hour of 2025 at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine, where you and your four-legged friend can enjoy a lively and welcoming evening on the lawn! Relax outdoors with delicious bites from the Forge & Vine food truck, sip on refreshing cocktails, beer, and wine from our full cash bar, and partake in exclusive samples and swag from our generous sponsor, Tito’s Vodka. Treat your pup to our beloved house-made pup-sicles, crafted just for them to enjoy.
This month’s Yappy Hour is in support of Operation Delta Dog, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs and training them to become service dogs for veterans struggling with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and other challenges. By joining us, you’ll not only enjoy a fun and social evening but also help raise awareness for a meaningful cause.
Gather your friends, bring your pups, and celebrate a night of good food, great company, and community support.
This event is free to attend with food and beverages available for purchase. Seating is limited, but lawn chairs and blankets are welcome!

Claiming Sovereignty
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Elizabeth James-Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer and Artist, joins us for a conversation on the experiences of Native communities in the Massachusetts area during the American Revolution. As part of the new special exhibition Whose Revolution Elizabeth James-Perry created a Wampum choker that represents the kind of object an eighteenth-century Wampanoag soldier from eastern Massachusetts, active in the Revolutionary War Militia and Naval companies might choose to wear into battle. In the forum, learn more about the creation of the chocker and its significance. Arrive early for an opportunity to view the Wampum choker in the special exhibition Whose Revolution.
Free Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2025-04-25 | 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

Fish with a Ranger // Pesca con un Ranger
2025-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by: Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard
Memorial Library Bookmobile
Location: Boarding House Park, 40 French Street, Lowell
Join rangers at Lowell National Historical Park to learn all about the fish of the Merrimack River and how we use our local water! Learn the basics of fishing, and make your own fish out of a recycled bottle. You will also be able to get a library card or check out some books from the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile!
Únete a los Ranger del Parque Histórico Nacional de Lowell para aprender todo sobre los peces del río Merrimack y cómo usamos nuestra agua local. Aprende los conceptos básicos de la pesca y haz tu propio pez con una botella reciclada. También podrá obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca y podrás sacar algunos libros del Bookmobile de la Pollard Memorial Library

The Spitfire Grill
2025-04-25 19:30 - 2025-05-18 15:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she finds so much more – a second chance in a new community that she in turn transforms forever.
The production is helmed by award-winning Director/Choreographer Ilyse Robbins, whose recent projects include last season’s Lizzie at The Umbrella, Noises Off (Lyric Stage), and the Elliot Norton Award-winning All is Calm (Greater Boston Stage Company) among others. The show’s rich score by James Valcq and Fred Alley is marked by Americana folk rhythms, soaring melodies, and irresistible charm.
Percy Talbott is a spirited young woman seeking redemption. But in the small town of Gilead, she finds so much more. Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, the musical’s rich score is marked by Americana folk rhythms, soaring melodies, and irresistable charm. It reminds us all about the resilience of the human spirit, the magic of new beginnings, and the power of community.
Says Producing Artistic Director Brian Boruta, “The Spitfire Grill is one of those hidden gems that are rarely produced. Its focus on community, rediscovery, and transformation will uplift the spirit, and its soaring score will satisfy the soul. I can’t wait for audiences to discover, or rediscover The Spitfire Grill.”
The show runs Apr. 25-May 18 (press opening Sunday Apr. 27, 3:00PM), and select performances will feature engagement opportunities:
Dinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances
Talk Backs scheduled following select performances
Childcare with art activities for youth ages 5-12 is available through The Umbrella’s Kid Care program for select performances
“…soul-satisfying…freeing…penetrated by honesty and it glows.” – The New York Times
“Soulful…the amiable country-flavored tunes and lyrics are rendered with the kind of conviction and expertise that make them transcendent…sheer nourishment.” – New York Magazine
Presented by The Umbrella Stage Company, Concord, MA, Apr 25 – May 18, 2025. Directed by Ilyse Robbins.
