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Tower of Power

Tower of Power

Tickets Available   The horn-driven Tower of Power has been rocking their renowned sound since 1968, infusing Soul (with a capital S) into the music industry for 52 years - and now, they're celebrating with their new album STEP UP, a collection of sounds guaranteed to funkifize, energize, and provide the soundtrack for new American […]

Mirror, Mirror, What do You See?

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Have you ever wondered how you can see yourself in a mirror? Join us as we play with different kinds of reflections and experiment by using mirrors to create symmetry, refract light, and expand your field of vision.

Celebrate National Aviation Day

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

National Aviation Day is a holiday that commemorates the development in aviation and its revolutionary impact on scientific and technological progress. It falls on the birthday of Orville Wright, one of the Wright brothers, who were the first people in the world to successfully build a motor-operated airplane, and the inventors of aircraft controls. We […]

Backyard and Beyond: Sink or Float

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Experiment with all sorts of natural materials, what’s your prediction: will it sink or float?  The results might surprise you! This program will happen light rain or shine. Heavy rain or other inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Kenny Wayne & Band

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Presented by the Lowell Festival Foundation Tickets $49 In Advance / $149 Premium Seats / $60 Day of Show Tickets On Sale Now!   In a 20-year recording career that began when he was just 16, Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording artist, a consistently in-demand live act and […]

Everyday Engineering: Balls and Ramps

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled materials. Design, build and test out some simple tracks and mini-rollercoasters. Make straightaways, loop-da-loops and hills out of tubing and cardboard to send marbles and golf balls on a thrilling ride.

New England Film Orchestra

New England Film Orchestra

Tickets Available   The New England Film Orchestra, led by conductor Gina Naggar, performs film favorites such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, James Bond and Avengers for an exciting program of live music that spans decades. The New England Film Orchestra was founded in 2019 and has been lauded as “a dynamic and passionate newcomer […]

Summer Pops at Shedd Park

Shedd Park Pavilion 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38), Lowell, MA, United States

Tinkering With Toys: Toy Take Aparts Jr.

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Are you curious about what’s inside everyday toys? We’ll be taking apart various toys including mechanical toys with moving parts, remote controlled toys, toy vehicles with movable parts, electronic or music toys.

Take Aparts

Are you curious about what’s inside telephones, computers, radios and more? Grab a screwdriver and discover resistors, capacitors, and circuit boards as you uncover the inner workings of everyday electronics.

Dress Your Stuffed Pet

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Treat your favorite stuffed animal to a new outfit! Will it be an astronaut suit? A superhero costume? A party dress? Bring a stuffed animal from home to the Museum today. You can use your imagination and a variety of creative materials to design and construct a special costume for your furry friend.

Backyard and Beyond: Working in the Garden

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Learn what plants need to grow and help us take care of the Discovery Woods Garden. We will water our plants, check for weeds, and see if any plants are ready to be picked. Be on the lookout for insects that help our plants to grow! Heavy rain or other inclement weather may result in […]