Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library
2023-07-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th anniversary, the Concord Museum and the Library have collaborated on a special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Featured objects will include paintings by Washington Allston, N.C. Wyeth, May Alcott Nieriker, Charles Hovey Pepper, Alicia Keyes, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, among other artists, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott.
The exhibition will also highlight Concord’s artist communities, local art collectors, the history of institutions promoting public access to works of art, and the stories of specific artists who lived and worked in Concord.
Curator tours will be offered Friday, March 24, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Friday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
Become a Concord Museum member today to visit this new exhibition for free!

The Farm Market at Mill No. 5
2023-07-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Mill No. 5, Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, United States
The Farm Market at Mill No. 5 features fresh produce from local farms as well as other artisan food makers such as fresh made breads, eggs, meat, cheese, yogurt, jams, pickles, mead, hot sauces, and so much more! The Farm Market runs every Sunday 10 am – 1 PM. From June through October the market is held outdoors on Jackson St. During the winter months, the market is held on the fourth floor of Mill No. 5 amongst a variety of other local businesses.
The Farm Market also features local live music every week. It is fun for the whole family.

Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
2023-07-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-15 11:00 - 16:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided tour only. Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy.

Backyard and Beyond: Nature Journals
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Explore the natural world through science, art, and writing. We’ll provide supplies to create your very own nature journal, then you can take your journal on a nature walk through Discovery Woods and the Great Hill conservation land to search for signs of summer.
Please note that the conservation land trails are not ADA or stroller accessible, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John
2023-07-21 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Yellow Brick Road, A Tribute to Elton John, from Augusta Maine, is a full concert tribute, complete with an incredible light show and sound system. Every detail of an actual Elton John concert is presented in such a way that will have Elton John fans screaming for more!
Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA 01720. Free Parking on Site. Please follow yellow event parking signage to parking area. This is an outdoor venue. In the event of weather updates, please visit the NARA Park Facebook page. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, dress for the weather. You can bring your own food and soft drinks (no alcohol permitted unless purchased on premises), food will be available for sale. Gates open one hour prior to showtime. We recommend using mosquito repellent.

https://www.tributetoeltonjohn.com/

The Caterpillar Lab
2023-07-21 16:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play out first-hand under a digital microscope. Be sure to chat with the educators from The Caterpillar Lab–you’re sure to discover something new! Learn more about The Caterpillar Lab at https://www.thecaterpillarlab.org/.
12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm

We Swim Together, Presented by Little Uprisings and The Gottabees
2023-07-19 10:30 - 11:15 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Journey to the bottom of the sea with Little Uprisings and The Gottabees where we will explore the book Swimmy, by Leo Lionni—a classic tale for young children about the power of organizing. Join us for movement, puppetry and fun as we Play for Change! This workshop is designed for 5-7 year olds with their grownups.
This program is included with admission, but registration is required as space is limited. Registrants need separate ticket reservations for their museum visit.

Fun Family Outdoor Yoga
2023-07-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us with your family to move your body in healthy ways and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength and can also improve self-awareness and mental focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead this caregiver & child yoga class that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature.
Yoga mats available. (Optional: Bring your own yoga mat or beach towel.)

A Walk in Thoreau's Concord
2023-07-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s wholly human life visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by family and friends.
The tour includes walking about 1-mile on paved terrain.
Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum.
Please register online in advance.

Discovery After Dark, a 21+ party
2023-07-13 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.
Advance tickets required; walk-ins will not be guaranteed entrance.
All attendees must be 21+ years of age.
Ticket includes:
Admission to Discovery Museum, including Discovery Woods and the Treehouse
Live music featuring PanNeubean Steel, a Steelpan lead Caribbean band
Drink tickets for beer/wine; non-alcoholic beverages also available
Farm-to-plate Caribbean American street food from the Fresh Food Generation food truck*
Ice cream novelties from Juniper Farms Ice Cream
Fun activities to spark your curiosity
Come prepared to play! Many activities will take place outdoors (weather permitting).
*Fresh Food Generation meals offer nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free options.
Event will take place rain or shine. No refunds—your ticket donation will support Discovery Museum’s access programs, which provide free and low-cost admission to those in need.

GMVCVB OPEN HOUSE Residence Inn Woburn
2023-07-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Woburn, 300 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA, 01801
Join us and come see The Residence Inn Woburn
Please plan to join us for our July 13th Open House from 4:30 – 6:30 at The Residence Inn Woburn.
Residence Inn Boston Woburn, offers a comfortable, stylish retreat on the North Shore near Boston. Stretch your travel budget further when you choose our extended-stay hotel in Woburn, MA. Perfect for weekend getaways, corporate meetings and training days, our hotel offers convenient access to Boston via the Anderson Regional Transportation Center.

Open House Presentation

Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice!
2023-07-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Things are getting chilly at the Discovery Museum! Experiment with different types of salt as you explore the unique characteristics of a 300-pound block of ice. Add in some liquid watercolors and discover just how cool science can be.
Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Art in the Park with Tom Whiting: Digital Plein Air Along the Merrimack
2023-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, 01854, United States
At the event visitors will draw/paint a plein air scene on the banks of the Merrimack River with the assistance of the instructor
Suggested Audience: People interested in doing art digitally in nature, ages 12 and up]
Tom Whiting is a studio artist at the Brush Art Gallery in Lowell, Massachusetts. He has training in Oil and Acrylic painting, drawing, and ceramics. His current concentration is in digital art in a representative style.
Call 978-970-5000 to reserve your spot.
