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Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Learn about the events of April 19, 1775 through living history programs and demonstrations. For full event schedule visit https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/special-event.htm

Lexington Patriot’s Day Events

Various Lexington Locations 1666 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

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Concord Patriot’s Day Events

Concord Visitor Center Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

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Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci!

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

Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor, artist, engineer, and mathematician who spent his lifetime following his curiosity and exploring a wide variety of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build hoop gliders and whirligigs. Create […]

Free with museum admission

OUT OF THE VAULT Closing Reception

The Whistler House Museum of Art 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, United States

The Whistler House Museum of Art Announces Closing Reception for Out of the Vault: Works of Art from the Whistler House Collection The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) is proud to have exhibited a selection of artworks from its permanent collection, Out of the Vault. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, April 15, from […]

Patriots’ Day Free Family Activities

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

Celebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Museum and then visiting our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Visit a craftsperson in the Museum demonstrating various objects that were made of horn during the colonial period, including powder horns and everyday items like cups and […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Minuteman Encampment

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

Visit the brave Acton Minutemen company in an encampment outside the Concord Museum on Patriots’ Day and see them drilling with muskets to prepare for battle, cooking over a firepit, and demonstrating colonial spinning and sewing. This program is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of the Massachusetts Society of Cincinnati […]

Free
Tinytropolis

Tinytropolis

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

Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.

Free with admission

STOMP — Lowell Memorial Auditorium

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Lowell Memorial Auditorium for three shows April 21-22, 2023! From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into...

Greater Merrimack National Park Events

All Week  Visit Lowell National Historical Park! Lowell National Historical Park is the best place to learn about Lowell’s industrial past. Explore the stories of the workers, engineers, inventors, and investors who made Lowell the first successful planned industrial city in the United States. Learn more about the city’s role as a cutting-edge developer of […]

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Play Testing with MIT’s Toy Product Design Students, Part 2

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

Are you interested in toys? Come talk to MIT students who want your feedback on their ideas for new toys! Students from MIT's Toy Product Design class will have test versions of toys that were developed based on feedback they received from our visitors in an earlier program. Play with the prototyped toys and let […]

Free with admission

Fun Family Outdoor Yoga

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 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 […]

Free with admission