Our 21 cities and towns each carry their own character, from historic streets and cultural centers to local shops, green spaces, and welcoming neighborhoods. Whether you are visiting for a day, a weekend, or something longer, the Revolutionary Valley offers places to unwind, explore, and feel connected. Wherever you go, you will find something worth discovering and something worth returning to.
Join a community of local businesses, organizations, and partners working together to strengthen our region, support tourism, and share what makes this place special.
The Revolutionary Valley offers a wide range of places to stay, from historic inns and boutique hotels to familiar national brands. Whether you are here for a weekend, a conference, or a group gathering, you will find comfort, convenience, and options that fit your plans.
The Revolutionary Valley offers a wide range of dining experiences, from global cuisine and family-owned favorites to fine dining and casual local spots. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you will find something delicious across our 21 communities.
The Revolutionary Valley offers countless ways to shop, from local boutiques and artisan makers to national brands and bustling retail centers. Whether you enjoy browsing small shops or spending the day at a larger destination, you will find plenty of places to explore.
December 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026 This ongoing exhibit highlights Lexington’s pivotal role in the American Revolution as the site of the conflict’s opening battle and a powerful symbol of colonial resistance to British rule. Lexington’s significance lies not only in this first battle but also in what it represented. The town embodied the […]
Show: Hot Buttons Exhibition Dates: July 29 – August 30, 2026 Loading Dock Gallery and Pop Cultured invite the public to get a little opinionated this summer and wear their heart on their sleeves, or backpack, hat, jacket, as Hot Buttons returns, the third installment of the interactive collectible art event that turns strong feelings […]
In Residence: Katie Fee, Sayako Hiroi, and Ivo Makianich Featuring work by Umbrella Arts 2025/26 Artists-in-Residence in the Wedge Gallery Exhibition Dates: August 19 - September 16, 2026, 10 AM - 9 PM Closing Reception: September 16, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Artists’ Talk: September 9, 2026, 5 - 6 PM (RSVP […]
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 […]
The Umbrella Arts Center is proud to continue its Concert Series with Broadway star Megan Hilty! Megan Hilty's initial May 30 performance has been postponed to Sunday, August 30, at 7:00 PM, with limited tickets still available! Most recognizable for her portrayal of seasoned triple-threat Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama Smash, Tony nominee Megan […]
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 […]
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 […]
Georges Seurat invented a special style of painting using lots of little dots, called pointillism. Explore some of Seurat’s masterpieces and then try your hand at creating your own work of art inspired by pointillism.
Do you know what a paleontologist does? Join us to find out! We will use our tools to find and examine some different fossils, thinking about who, or what, might have left these things behind.
Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka in support of the Lowell Humane Society. Join us on the lawn for a tail-wagging good time with your four-legged friends. Enjoy mouthwatering bites from the Forge & Vine food truck, refreshing cocktails, beer, and wine from our full outdoor cash bar, and exclusive Tito’s Vodka samples and swag. Treat your […]
Feel the rhythm and relax, find your groove and attune to the loom! Whether you need a break from the day-to-day bustle or are looking to discover a new peaceful past time, Mindful Weaving Workshops offer a serene setting to unwind while weaving on our handlooms. Instructors will be available to assist for those who […]
Join us as we welcome Bob Denson for his debut performance at Forge & Vine! Bob has over 25 years of experience providing entertainment customized to each audience, playing guitar, […]
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
Move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats available. (Optional: Bring […]
First Saturday of every month, 9:00 AM At Diane's Cafe, North Andover Historical Society, 800 Mass Ave, North Andover Grab a cup, grab a bite, and bring a poem to […]
Artists Unite to Support Safer Schools Through Art Show: Save Our Schools: A March for Our Lives Charity Fundraiser Exhibition Dates: September 2-27, 2026 Reception: September 5, 3 – 5 […]
Listening to Lowell: What does your neighborhood sound like? Church bells over the Merrimack. Rush hour on a downtown street. The hush of your block at 2 a.m. Join Lowell […]
This is an event you won't want to miss! It's going to be a night of "A Symphony of Flavors" where Wine meets Dine. From Vineyard to Table and where every sip tells a story. This Exclusive Evening in Concord, MA is a Curated Culinary Journey you won't want to miss! Be sure to scan […]
When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles, including Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today. Leaves from Buckman Tavern rain or shine, total walking […]
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 […]
Our popular needle felting class now in the evening for families! Our educator, an experienced felter will teach you all the tips and tricks he has used through his years of experience. We will focus on beginning techniques to make a flat felted landscape with 3 dimensional aspects, carrying on our project from last session, […]
It is never too late to bring music into your life. Whether you are an adult beginner, a returning musician, or curious about digital music production, you are invited to a relaxed evening to tour our spaces and meet our world-class faculty. This year, we are thrilled to showcase both our main campus and our […]
Lexington has heroes in every century, and the Leading Lexingtonians series celebrates those who have shaped the town through their work, passions, and community contributions. Join us to honor legendary […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Groton Inn’s Concert in the Courtyard featuring Groton’s own Cousin Auntie’s Ghost—a seven-piece band celebrated for their infectious energy and eclectic mix of soul, funk, jazz, folk, and rockabilly. With powerful vocals and talented multi-instrumentalists, this group delivers a vibrant performance that promises to get everyone dancing […]
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
The 24th Annual Dracut Old Home Day was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of our vendors, attendees and volunteers. The 25th Annual Dracut Old Home Day is now on its way! Dracut Old Home Day is our community's largest event. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary we hope our 2026 event will […]
Lowell's next great festival, with authentic Irish food, drink, dance, crafts, and family activities. Located at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the Lowell Irish Festival features a family- friendly and fun-filled day of live Irish music from national, regional, and local acts, Irish-inspired culinary and beverage offerings, artisan vendors, family activities, Irish step dancing, and more! […]
Saturday, September 12th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary! "Hands-On History" takes place the […]
Looking for more than a Nutcracker role this season? Join Dance Prism Ballet’s 2026 touring production of The Nutcracker and experience what it is like to perform alongside a professional company in theaters across New England. Auditions: Sunday, September 13 Location: 1237 Main Street, West Concord, MA Touring Dates: November 28 through December 20 Dancers […]
Looking for more than a Nutcracker role this season? Join Dance Prism Ballet’s 2026 touring production of The Nutcracker and experience what it is like to perform alongside a professional […]
Kids are back to school - it's time to fill your TBR pile LALA Books is once again filling up Epigram Brew Co with great books and bookish merch for everyone. Find your next great read, grab some activity books to keep the little occupied while attending siblings' sporting events, or start your holiday shopping […]
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 […]
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a […]
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a […]
The Groton Inn and Forge & Vine are thrilled to partner with The Colony for an amazing evening of honey and mead! Located in Tyngsboro, right off Route 3, The Colony is a one-of-a-kind destination celebrating all things honeybee. Home to Carlisle Honey, New England Beekeeping Supplies, and Honeybound Meadery, The Colony produces and shares […]
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a […]
Join us for a fun and laid-back evening at the Brush Art Gallery this September! It's the perfect chance to meet new people, swap ideas, and enjoy some inspiring art in person. Whether you're looking to expand your circle or just enjoy a great vibe, this event's got you covered. Don't miss out on making […]
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Forge & Vine as Little Black Dress brings their signature blend of style, sophistication, and incredible live sound to Groton. With experience performing at top New England venues—including MGM Casino’s exclusive VIP club, the renowned Cliff House in Cape Neddick, the Boston Odyssey cruise ship, and numerous American […]
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
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a forest made of – you guessed it – cardboard! This one-of-a-kind experience was created with simple materials including boxes, egg cartons, and packing paper, and […]
Art meets engineering—and then takes on cobblestones, mud and the Merrimack River. Join us in downtown Lowell for a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity, community and wonderfully wild human-powered machines.
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a forest made of – you guessed it – cardboard! This one-of-a-kind experience was created with simple materials including boxes, egg cartons, and packing paper, and […]
Andover Day, sponsored by the Andover Chamber of Commerce, is the largest annual community event in Downtown Andover featuring over 240 plus area businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, volunteers, residents and over 15,000 attendees. Andover Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 19th from 10 am to 4 pm on Main Street, Andover, MA. Enjoy […]
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a forest made of – you guessed it – cardboard! This one-of-a-kind experience was created with simple materials including boxes, egg cartons, and packing paper, and […]
Explore more than three centuries of Lexington’s history on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground, where skulls and crossbones, willow trees, and urns reveal how attitudes toward death have changed through the centuries. Discover the evolution of mortuary art and meet some of Lexington’s most notable residents along the way. The one-mile […]
MVACO in a non-profit orchestra, that invites string players of ALL AGES and ALL Abilities and even some singers this season to come play in our orchestra! Short commitment- we […]
Set sail with MRWC this September! Join the Merrimack River Watershed Council for a special Sunset Sail aboard the historic Schooner Ardelle. Departing from Newburyport Harbor on Monday, September 21 at 5:30 PM, we’ll take in the last of the summer sunsets together. This exclusive evening on the water will bring together MRWC’s donors, supporters, […]
Woven Textures: Paper Craft Workshop with Slow Craft LLC Unplug and get creative! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll transform paper and repurposed materials into three unique woven art pieces in an upcycled frame. No experience needed—just come ready to make, relax, and try something new. You’ll: Create 3 finished woven art pieces Learn simple paper-weaving […]
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 […]
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a forest made of – you guessed it – cardboard! This one-of-a-kind experience was created with simple materials including boxes, egg cartons, and packing paper, and […]
Tuesday, September 22 & Sunday, September 27, 10:30am – 12:00pm Learn what plants need to grow and help us take care of the Discovery Woods Garden. We will water our […]
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a forest made of – you guessed it – cardboard! This one-of-a-kind experience was created with simple materials including boxes, egg cartons, and packing paper, and […]
Join us for an evening with local author Julie Carrick Dalton, whose acclaimed new novel, The Forest Becomes Her, is set in neighboring Concord and explores the profound relationship between people and the natural world. This event is for adults only. Museum exhibit galleries will be closed. Light refreshments will be served. FREE with pre-registration.
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a […]
Join us for an incredible evening of outdoor dining, live music, and great company. We’re excited to welcome Bolton Beer Works as this month’s guest brewer! Bolton Beer Works is a local farm microbrewery located on the picturesque grounds of Nashoba Valley Winery in Bolton, Massachusetts. Established in 2004, they specialize in handcrafted, small-batch ales […]
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
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a […]
Each September, the seaside hamlet of Newburyport comes alive, uniting filmmakers and audiences to celebrate this truly original American form of narrative storytelling. The 22nd edition of the NBPT DOCU FEST (September […]
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a forest made of – you guessed it – cardboard! This one-of-a-kind experience was created with simple materials including boxes, egg cartons, and packing paper, and […]
This fall, downtown Northampton will become home to a citywide treasure hunt of miniature public art. Opening September 26–27 and remaining on view throughout October, Fun Sized: A Tiny Public Art Festival invites visitors to slow down, look closer, and rediscover downtown Northampton through fifteen miniature, site-specific artworks hidden throughout the city. Using a free […]
New Song opens its third season with the extraordinary voice of Mary Fahl—former lead singer and co-founder of October Project—on Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. Praised by The Boston Globe for “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms,” Fahl is known for her rich, powerful contralto. Her acclaimed career […]
Come walk under cardboard trees, skip along a cardboard river, and scramble over a cardboard hill! For just two weeks in September, enjoy a surprising setting inside the Museum: a forest made of – you guessed it – cardboard! This one-of-a-kind experience was created with simple materials including boxes, egg cartons, and packing paper, and […]
This fall, downtown Northampton will become home to a citywide treasure hunt of miniature public art. Opening September 26–27 and remaining on view throughout October, Fun Sized: A Tiny Public […]
Tuesday, September 22 & Sunday, September 27, 10:30am – 12:00pm Learn what plants need to grow and help us take care of the Discovery Woods Garden. We will water our […]
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 […]
In 1762, John Adams addressed his future wife Abigail as “Miss Adorable,” beginning a remarkable correspondence that continued throughout their half-century marriage. Their letters offer an intimate look at everyday life alongside the extraordinary events of the American Revolution and early American history. Join us to explore their correspondence, arranged and annotated by Margaret Hogan […]
Join the editors and essayists of Thoreau & Philosophy for a conversation exploring Thoreau as one of America's most profound philosophical thinkers. Beyond his literary and naturalist legacy, Thoreau’s work […]
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
Presented by Keith Kirchoff, founder of Original Gravity and curator of the evening’s musical program, and Allen Quinn, brewer and co-owner of Armory’s Tomb, this interactive event explores the fascinating connections between sound and taste. Together, they will guide audiences through a series of carefully selected beer and music pairings, sharing insights into the brewing […]
Get ready for... - An Arts & Crafts Market - Creative Experiences - Community Group Tabling - Free Samples & Discounts - Gift Card Giveaways - Al fresco Dining Free and open to the public! Open Streets are a nationwide movement to encourage healthy activities such as walking and biking and the use of streets […]
First Saturday of every month, 9:00 AM At Diane's Cafe, North Andover Historical Society, 800 Mass Ave, North Andover Grab a cup, grab a bite, and bring a poem to share (or just bring a friend!). Gathers in the Huster Room, just off the cafe.
Explore more than three centuries of Lexington’s history on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground, where skulls and crossbones, willow trees, and urns reveal how attitudes toward death have changed through the centuries. Discover the evolution of mortuary art and meet some of Lexington’s most notable residents along the way. The one-mile […]
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