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Valentine’s Day Dinner with Live Jazz Music at The Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Relax by a cozy fire, pop the champagne, and cue the jazz this Valentine’s Day at the Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA. Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi creates a romantic four-course dinner pairing enchanting cuisine with delectable aromas with signature notes of favorite wines with […]

$126

Decoding the Boston Spies

Lowell National Historical Park - Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 4th Floor 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Join park rangers from Adams National Historical Park to learn more about the codes and ciphers used by spies, diplomats, and the military during the American Revolution. Try your hand at deciphering secret messages using the same techniques perfected by spies in the 1700s. Can you crack the code? Visit our website for more information: […]

Author Stephen O’Connor

lala books lala books, 189 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

Author Stephen O'Connor has added another title in his collections of books based in Lowell. The Pride of the Acre is a coming-of-age story. Charlie Tumulty passes out of a difficult childhood to find love, success in the boxing ring, and with the help of two valuable mentors, self-awareness and a love of reading. The […]

Free

Tavern Night

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Have you ever wanted to step back in time for a day? Now is your chance! Buckman Tavern's official liquor license expired in 1813, but we still open for business on occasion. We're recreating the 18th century tavern experience in Lexington's most popular 18th century entertainment venue - drop in for colonial music, games, snacks, […]

$20 – $25

An Evening with the Clements Brothers

Bedford Activity Complex, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA Mudge Way, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for an evening of dynamic acoustic sound with the Clements Brothers, who combine instrumental virtuosity with soulful harmonies that can only be produced by identical twins. Charles is a classically trained double bass player, and George is a guitarist and Berklee College of Music alum. As two-fifths of the Lonely Heartstring Band, they […]

$25.00

Fabric Printing in the Mills

Lowell National Historical Park - Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 4th Floor 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Join rangers 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 up with your own design or draw inspiration from a 19th Century swatch book of designs from mills in Lowell. Visit our website for more information: […]

Games from Around the World

Lowell National Historical Park - Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 4th Floor 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Traditional schoolyard games are an important part of childhood—no matter the culture! Join rangers to learn a game from around the world or teach us your favorite game! Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

February Vacation Week at the Concord Museum

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Visit the Museum during February school vacation for special family activities, including a Visit with President Lincoln.

Museum Story Time

Mogan Cultural Center 40 French Street, Lowell, United States

Join a ranger in our newest exhibit, One City, Many Cultures to enjoy a story time. A ranger will read books and families will play an eye spy game to find connections with the books throughout the exhibit. Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

A Visit with President Lincoln

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

The Museum is pleased to host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood’s first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis.

Lighting the Way: An Apprentice Historian Program for Grades 3-5

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

In the past, labor and daily routines were planned around when the sun rose and set. So how did people see at night before electric light? Explore a historic tavern to find out! We’ll uncover how we learn about the past from the writing and objects people left behind, and learn how to make a […]

$15 – $20

Digging into Archaeology

Mogan Cultural Center 40 French Street, Lowell, United States

Join rangers from 3 different national parks for a morning of fun activities. Dig for artifacts like an archeologist and piece together a paper plate puzzle. Learn about daily life during the Siege of Boston and make a historic craft. Visit our website for more information https://go.nps.gov/qp165j