Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2026-06-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-29 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-02 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-04 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | 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.

INSIDE OUT| June 26 – July 26, 2026| Reception on June 27, 3 - 5 pm| Loading Dock Gallery
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
Show: Inside Out
Exhibition Dates: June 26 – July 26, 2026
Reception: June 27, 3 – 5 PM
Loading Dock Gallery is pleased to present Inside Out, a dynamic group exhibition exploring abstraction, complexity, and the power of color.
Inside Out showcases works of Lori Cavanaugh, Anne-Marie Delaunay-Danizio, Margaret Emerson, and Nancy Lesofsky. Through layered acrylic painting, collage, and mixed media, these artists translate internal emotions and lived experiences into bold visual language.
Inside Out will be open Wednesdays-Fridays 12–5:30 PM and weekends 10 AM–3:30 PM, June 26 through July 26. Join us for the opening reception on June 27 from 3–5 PM during Western Avenue Studios & Lofts Open Studios. Also, there will be an outside block party with art, music, and food trucks during open studios from 12-5pm.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3). For more information, visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com.

Great American Campout at NARA Park, Acton
2026-06-27 17:00 - 2026-06-28 09:00 | Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
From coast to coast, the Great American Campout has attracted happy campers of all stripes for over twenty years! Whether it’s camping at a national park or in your own backyard, amazing things happen when we spend time in nature. It benefits our health, well-being, and makes us appreciate the need to preserve it for generations to come.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2026-06-27 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum
2026-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Summer Trains
2026-06-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Catskill Mountain Railroad Co., 55 Plaza Rd., Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Summer Catskill Flyer, Ice Cream Express and Twilight Limited Trains
On Saturdays see the natural beauty of the Catskills from our railroad’s unique perspective aboard the Catskill Flyer and enjoy the trip in our coaches or on our open air flat cars for the ultimate views on the ride. On Sundays, passengers get the same great ride and an Ice Cream to enjoy on the trip. Join us as we travel through some of the oldest farmlands in the United States where we will cross the Esopus Creek as we travel through the Hurley Flats and then start the climb up Hurley Mountain. Starting July 4th the Catskill Flyer will also be running every Friday. Catskill Flyer Trains on Fridays and Saturdays leave at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Ticket prices are Adults $20.00, Adult Discount (Seniors/Military/Veteran) $19.00, and Children $14.00, Children under 2 ride on the lap free with paid adult fare. Ice Cream Express Trains on Sundays Leave at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Ticket prices are Adults $25.00, Adult Discount (Seniors/Military/Veteran) $23.00, and Children $19.00, Children under 2 ride on the lap free with paid adult fare. An adult must accompany all children. The train rides are approximately 90 minutes long. Twilight Limited Trains On Friday’s July 24th and August 28nd, 2025 at 7:30 pm, the Catskill Mountain Railroad will be hosting Twilight Limited Special train rides with live onboard music provided by local entertainers for your listening pleasure as you enjoy the evening sky. Ticket Prices are: $25.00 Adult, $23.00 Discount (Senior, Military, Veteran) $19.00 Children ( Ages 2 – 12 ) $0.00 Toddler ( Under 2 on Lap ) with a paid Adult fare All trains are round trip from the Westbrook Lane Station located in the Kingston Plaza adjacent to Uptown Kingston’s Historic Stockade District. The Catskill Flyer with Ice Cream Express operates Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays July 4th thorough September 20th, 2025.The Catskill Mountain Railroad Westbrook Station is located at 55 Kingston Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401. For more information and to purchase tickets visit our website at www.catskillmountainrailroad.com or email us at info@catskillmountainrailroad.com or call 845-332-4854. You can also check out our Face book at https://www.facebook.com/CatskillMountainRailroad/ Don’t miss your chance to take a ride on this year’s Catskill Flyer. All Aboard!

deCordova Performance Series: Arias Aloft
2026-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Join us for a magical evening of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus in the deCordova Sculpture Park! Spread a blanket on the ground, or bring your own chair for a wonderful, family-friendly evening.
Circus 617 and Opera Untapped combine two thrilling art forms against a stunning backdrop of art in nature for a one-of-a-kind event. With vocal acrobatics and physical virtuosity featuring some of New England’s leading circus artists and classical singers, this performance showcases opera, musical theater, and cabaret classics paired with breathtaking original circus acts.
Inspired by the unique natural surroundings of the Trustees of Reservation, Arias Aloft: Chromatic is shaped by the colors of the natural world—drawing audiences into a living landscape of music and movement, and capturing the beauty of a New England summer.
Featuring
Circus Artists: Rachel Barringer, Mandy Hackman, Alexis Hedrick, Caroline Wright,
Opera Artists: Allyson Bennett, Mary Kray, Kathryn McKellar, Erin Merceruio-Nelson, David Rivera Bozon, and Lindsay Albert
Creative Directors: Kathryn McKellar and Ellen Waylonis
About the Artists:
Circus 617 is a collective dedicated to highlighting Boston-area circus artists in new works of contemporary circus, created right here in the city we love. Circus 617 productions meld the spectacular, expressive physicality of circus with theatrical and musical methods of storytelling. Learn more about Circus 617’s projects, including touring productions and recurring performance series, at www.circus617.com.
About Opera Untapped
Opera UnTapped is a nonprofit organization that produces and presents accessible, relevant opera and vocal music performances in public and nontraditional spaces. With a strong track record of innovative programming and multidisciplinary collaboration, the organization activates opera as a community-centered storytelling art form. www.operauntapped.com
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
Your ticket includes admission to deCordova’s campus and free parking. Please feel free to explore the grounds before or after the program. NOTE: OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY. Our onsite cafe partner, Twisted Tree, will be open and available to serve food, drinks, and alcohol until 6:30pm.
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Please note that amplified music and crowd noise may be startling for some canine companions, and we ask that all guests clean up after their pets.
RAIN DATE: AUGUST 9th
Arias Aloft: Chromatic is supported in part by the Lincoln Cultural Council and by an Audeville Society Artists’ Grant
Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.

deCordova Performance Series: Arias Aloft
2026-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Arias Aloft: Chromatic
Join us for a magical evening of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus in the deCordova Sculpture Park! Spread a blanket on the ground, or bring your own chair for a wonderful, family-friendly evening.
Circus 617 and Opera Untapped combine two thrilling art forms against a stunning backdrop of art in nature for a one-of-a-kind event. With vocal acrobatics and physical virtuosity featuring some of New England’s leading circus artists and classical singers, this performance showcases opera, musical theater, and cabaret classics paired with breathtaking original circus acts.
Inspired by the unique natural surroundings of the Trustees of Reservation, Arias Aloft: Chromatic is shaped by the colors of the natural world—drawing audiences into a living landscape of music and movement, and capturing the beauty of a New England summer.
Featuring
Circus Artists: Rachel Barringer, Mandy Hackman, Alexis Hedrick, Caroline Wright,
Opera Artists: Allyson Bennett, Mary Kray, Kathryn McKellar, Erin Merceruio-Nelson, David Rivera Bozon, and Lindsay Albert
Creative Directors: Kathryn McKellar and Ellen Waylonis
About the Artists:
Circus 617 is a collective dedicated to highlighting Boston-area circus artists in new works of contemporary circus, created right here in the city we love. Circus 617 productions meld the spectacular, expressive physicality of circus with theatrical and musical methods of storytelling. Learn more about Circus 617’s projects, including touring productions and recurring performance series, at www.circus617.com.
About Opera Untapped
Opera UnTapped is a nonprofit organization that produces and presents accessible, relevant opera and vocal music performances in public and nontraditional spaces. With a strong track record of innovative programming and multidisciplinary collaboration, the organization activates opera as a community-centered storytelling art form. www.operauntapped.com
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
Your ticket includes admission to deCordova’s campus and free parking. Please feel free to explore the grounds before or after the program. NOTE: OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY. Our onsite cafe partner, Twisted Tree, will be open and available to serve food, drinks, and alcohol until 6:30pm.
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Please note that amplified music and crowd noise may be startling for some canine companions, and we ask that all guests clean up after their pets.
RAIN DATE: AUGUST 9th
Arias Aloft: Chromatic is supported in part by the Lincoln Cultural Council and by an Audeville Society Artists’ Grant
Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.

Angry Chicken Race Series
2026-06-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 08:00 - 17:00 | River Place Towers, River Place Towers, 1 River Pl, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
GLRR is proud to announce the 2026 Angry Chicken Race Series.
Race dates are on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm, June 9 to August 11. No races on June 30 nor July 28.
To register or volunteer, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lowell/TheGLRRAngryChickenRaceSeries.
Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course.
Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Lowell Writers Open Mic
2026-07-02 18:30 - 20:00 | MA

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2026-07-03, 2026-07-10 | 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

4th of July: Reading with Frederick Douglass
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Robbins House, 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States
Saturday, July 4, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Join us for a powerful Independence Day tradition at The Robbins House: Reading with Frederick Douglass. Held annually on our front lawn, this community event features a reading of Douglass’s famous speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”
Audience participation is encouraged—come lend your voice to history. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
