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Concord Patriots’ Day Parade

One of the nation's oldest celebrations of the first shot of the American Revolution, the Concord Patriots' Day Parade draws visitors from around the world. Reenactors, fife and drum corps, civic organizations, and community groups march through Concord. A jumbotron on Stow Street will simulcast the parade live for overflow crowds. Public transit and shuttles strongly recommended due to road closures and limited parking.

Concord Patriots’ Day Block Party

A free, all-ages block party in Concord Center celebrating Patriots' Day weekend. Featuring live performances by the Concord Women's Chorus, local bands, and Town Crier Josh Telepman on the Main Stage; food trucks including Tandoor & Curry, Bird's Nest Italian Street Food, and Whoopie Wagon; theatrical performances by Concord Traveling Players at 51 Walden; community booths; and pop-up activities. Art for All, Thoreau Society, and more.

Patriots’ Day Baseball Battle: CCHS vs. Lexington

Catch a revived community tradition as Concord-Carlisle High School and Lexington High School face off in their annual Patriots' Day baseball rivalry game at Emerson Field. Free admission; donations in support of Folds of Honor collected during the game. Festive touches throughout, including a Minuteman salute to start and wiffle ball for kids after.

Naturalization Ceremony — Lexington Battle Green

Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, United States

A naturalization ceremony on the historic Lexington Battle Green, welcoming new American citizens in one of the most symbolically resonant places in the country.

Meet the Artist: Sarah Spencer at Discovery Museum

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

Join local artist Sarah Spencer for an adventure in art and science with cyanotype, an old-fashioned process that prints photos in blue tones using UV light and water. Create your […]

Free with admission

Meet the Scientist: Our Changing Ocean with Boston College at Discovery Museum

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

Join Professor Tony Wang and doctoral students from the Earth and Environmental Sciences department at Boston College to explore the science of our changing ocean. Discover the intricate workings of […]

Free with admission

Community Panel Discussion

Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, United States

Hear directly from local LGBTQ+ leaders, employees, and business owners as they share insights on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Lowell community. This panel discussion will explore how […]

Free

Dance Prism Ballet Presents “Coppélia”

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Coppélia is a lighthearted, family-friendly comic ballet—the perfect way to introduce children to the theater. Follow the story of Swanilda as she tries to discover the secret of the mysterious […]

A Bedford Assortment

Bedford Historical Society 16 South Road, Bedford, United States

Vocabulary.com describes an “assortment” as “a bunch of different things all together, whether they’re the same sort or not.” “For example,” says Society President and Bedford Town Historian Sharon McDonald, […]

Free
The Town and The City Festival 2026

The Town and The City Festival 2026

Warp and Weft Warp and Weft, 197 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States +2 more

This multi-day music and arts festival takes place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of Jack Kerouac in direct […]