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SUMMARY:Mandarin Storytime with First Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor Mandarin Storytime brought to us by First Connections! We will enjoy songs\, stories\, and rhymes in Mandarin told by Jasmine Wang\, a seasoned children’s Mandarin language instructor and dynamic storyteller. No prior Mandarin experience required! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.\nOutdoors\, Drop-in
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/mandarin-storytime-with-first-connections/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T144931Z
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SUMMARY:Water Week!
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week is an annual event to raise awareness and explore solutions for global water issues\, this year with a focus on the value of water. Join us for activities inspired by World Water Week and explore the many ways water can take form\, experience the unique properties of water\, and consider how valuable it is to all aspects of life.\nOutdoors\, 10am-1pm
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/water-week/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220707T144840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T144840Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Music with Berkshire Hills Music Academy
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Museum is excited to welcome musicians from Berkshire Hills Music Academy for a fun and lively jazz performance. This concert will offer children and adults a chance to hear classic jazz standards in a program designed to appeal to all ages. BHMA’s music vocation program supports the goals and talents of its aspiring and professional musicians. Sharing their passion on stage raises visibility\, promotes acceptance\, and changes perceptions of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.\nOutdoors\, 11:00am – 12:00pm
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/jazz-music-with-berkshire-hills-music-academy/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Live Performances
ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T113000
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CREATED:20220707T144758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T144758Z
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SUMMARY:Mud Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Come and play in Discovery Woods! We’ll be pouring\, stirring\, spraying\, and experimenting with water and mud. Make mud pies\, mud hand prints\, paint with mud and more! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program\, or cancellation.\nOutdoors\, Drop-in 10:00am – 11:30am
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/mud-kitchen/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
GEO:42.464745;-71.4560492
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220707T144728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T144728Z
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SUMMARY:Free STEM + Movie Night on the Lawn#3: "Hidden Figures"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Movie Night on our lawn—our ”Thank You” to the community as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a fun\, family movie. Before the movie starts\, try a hands-on engineering activity inspired by the work the trailblazing women of NASA\, as you design and build a “landing pod” worthy of a moon landing. Then\, enjoy our screening of the movie\, all while you enjoy frozen treats available from VeeBop’s Ice Cream truck!\nThis program is weather and conditions dependent. Rain date is Friday\, August 12. Please note: the Discovery Museum building will be open for restroom use only.\n7:00pm – 8:00pm hands-on activities\n8:00pm movie start time
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/free-stem-movie-night-on-the-lawn3-hidden-figures/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Talks and Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T144646Z
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SUMMARY:Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInclement weather may result in changes to the program\, or cancellation.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/cold-as-ice-exploring-a-300lb-block-of-ice/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T234500
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220706T175258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T175258Z
UID:10025674-1659524400-1659570300@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Exploring China: The "Middle Kingdom" Through Music & Story with Shaw Pong Liu
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Museum is excited to welcome Shaw Pong Liu\, a Young Audiences of Massachusetts artist. From the grasslands of Mongolia to the high mountain of Yunnan\, master musician Shaw Pong Liu takes audiences on a musical journey through historical and contemporary China. Her suitcase packed with languages and musical instruments\, Shaw Pong weaves history\, geography\, the Mandarin language and Chinese folk music in a dynamic exploration of China.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/exploring-china-the-middle-kingdom-through-music-story-with-shaw-pong-liu/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Live Performances
ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
GEO:42.464745;-71.4560492
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220615T165622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T165622Z
UID:10025637-1658916000-1658937600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Cold as Ice!
DESCRIPTION:Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice!\nDrop-in 10:00am to 4:00pm\, Outdoors\nThings 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 liquid watercolors and discovery just how cool science can be. After your visit\, check out our Discovery at Home page to try out other icy investigations!\nInclement weather may result in changes to the program\, or cancellation.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/cold-as-ice/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
GEO:42.464745;-71.4560492
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220615T131906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T131906Z
UID:10025634-1658431800-1658440800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Free STEM + Movie Night at the Discovery Museum: "FernGully"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Movie Night on our lawn—our Thank You to the community as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a fun\, family movie. Before the movie starts\, try some sustainability themed hands-on activities—from helping support the habitats of pollinators to exploring renewable energy. Then\, enjoy our screening of “FernGully”—all while you enjoy frozen treats available from VeeBop’s Ice Cream truck!\nThis program is weather and conditions dependent. Rain date is Friday\, July 22. Please note: the Discovery Museum building will be open for restroom use only.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/free-stem-movie-night-at-the-discovery-museum-ferngully/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220614T163243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T163243Z
UID:10023507-1658431800-1658440800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:STEM + Movie Nights on the Lawn #2: “FernGully”
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 21 | 7:30pm | Rain date Friday\, July 22\nLocation: Outdoors Cost: Free\nJoin us for a Movie Night on our lawn—our Thank You to the community as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a fun\, family movie. Before the movie starts\, try some sustainability themed hands-on activities—from helping support the habitats of pollinators to exploring renewable energy. Then\, enjoy our screening of “FernGully”—all while you enjoy frozen treats available from VeeBop’s Ice Cream truck!\nThis program is weather and conditions dependent. Rain date is Friday\, July 22. Please note: the Discovery Museum building will be open for restroom use only.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/stem-movie-nights-on-the-lawn-2-ferngully/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
GEO:42.464745;-71.4560492
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220609T140500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T140500Z
UID:10023505-1657996200-1658007000@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Discovery After Dark
DESCRIPTION: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\nEarly Bird: $40 per person until July 1\nGeneral Admission: $50 per person July 1 – July 16 (or until sold out)\nTicket includes:\nAdmission to Discovery Museum\, including Discovery Woods and the Treehouse\nLive music featuring PanNeubean Steel\, a Steelpan lead Caribbean band\nTwo drink tickets for beer/wine (more available for purchase); non-alcoholic beverages available at no cost\nPizza from Sal’s Pizza Truck\nIce cream novelties from Juniper Farms Ice Cream\nFun activities to spark your curiosity\nCome prepared to play! Many activities will take place outdoors (weather permitting).\nEvent will take place rain or shine. No refunds.\nPlease email events@discoveryacton.org to request gluten-free or vegan pizza.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/discovery-after-dark/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual & Special
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220614T144829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T144829Z
UID:10023506-1657274400-1657810800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Fairyborough
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Fairyborough\, the little city with a big future! Design\, build\, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses\, gnome houses\, and sprite skyscrapers\, constructed from natural materials and your creativity! This changing and evolving temporary kingdom will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days. Note: Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.\nDrop-in\, 10am – 3pm\, Outdoors
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/fairyborough-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220603T141031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T141031Z
UID:10023502-1656151200-1656165600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Bessie's 40th Birthday Bash!
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in 10:00am – 2:00pm Indoors and Outdoors\nDiscovery Museum turns 40 this year\, and we’re celebrating with a birthday bash in honor of our museum mascot\, Bessie\, the big\, green dinosaur. Help us create a great\, big\, colorful birthday hat fit for our favorite dino friend—and design your own unique party hat to add to the fun! Make a birthday card to support a local charity whose mission is to create special birthday moments for children who are in the hospital on their birthdays. Test out your observation skills on a Bessie-inspired scavenger hunt around our campus\, and between 11am to 2pm enjoy treats available from the Jerry’s Famous Soft Serve truck!
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/bessies-40th-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220603T140929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T140929Z
UID:10023501-1656012600-1656021600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Free STEM + Movie Night on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:STEM + Movie Nights on the Lawn #1: “A Bug’s Life”\nFree admission\n7:30pm—8:30pm hands-on activities\, Outdoors\n8:30pm movie start time\, Outdoors\nJoin us for our first-ever Movie Night on our lawn—our Thank You to the community as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a fun\, family movie. Before the movie starts\, try some hands-on activities that explore how our pollinator friends\, like bees and butterflies\, help beautiful spring flowers bloom every year. Assemble a simple bug hotel for the insects that live in your neighborhood and try your hand at other bug-tastic activities! Then\, enjoy our screening of “A Bug’s Life”—all while you enjoy frozen treats available from VeeBop’s Ice Cream truck!\nThis program is weather and conditions dependent. Rain date is Friday\, June 24. Please note: The Discovery Museum building will be open for restroom use only.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/free-stem-movie-night-on-the-lawn/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20220603T141153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T141153Z
UID:10023503-1655028000-1655042400@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Family Tree Reflection Room
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Pride Month\, we are turning our PlayLab into an inviting reflection space for visitors to celebrate the diversity of all families. We’ll feature a collection of children’s stories that explore all the wonderful ways every family\, and every family member\, is unique. Adults and children can work together to create a family portrait and add it to our “family tree.”
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/family-tree-reflection-room/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:fun@discoveryacton.org
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T164008Z
UID:10025511-1630402200-1630407600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Tinker Tuesday: Kites
DESCRIPTION:Create and experiment using the various materials provided to design your very own kite\, add tails\, then test out your creation. Will your kite soar to great heights? \nThe Tinker Tuesday program series nurtures creativity\, problem-solving\, and STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art and Math) concepts through experimentation\, design\, and invention.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/tinker-tuesday-kites/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T163920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T163920Z
UID:10025512-1630065600-1630072800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Backyard and Beyond: Working in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn what plants need to grow and help us take care of the Discovery Woods Garden. We will water our plants\, check for weeds\, and see if any plants are ready to be picked. Be on the lookout for insects that help our plants to grow! \nHeavy rain or other inclement weather may result in changes to this program\, or cancellation.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/backyard-and-beyond-working-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T163632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T163632Z
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SUMMARY:Dress Your Stuffed Pet
DESCRIPTION:Treat your favorite stuffed animal to a new outfit! Will it be an astronaut suit? A superhero costume? A party dress? Bring a stuffed animal from home to the Museum today. You can use your imagination and a variety of creative materials to design and construct a special costume for your furry friend.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/dress-your-stuffed-pet/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T163335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T163335Z
UID:10025508-1629797400-1629802800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Tinkering With Toys: Toy Take Aparts Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what’s inside everyday toys? We’ll be taking apart various toys including mechanical toys with moving parts\, remote controlled toys\, toy vehicles with movable parts\, electronic or music toys.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/tinkering-with-toys-toy-take-aparts-jr/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T163219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T163219Z
UID:10025507-1629540000-1629547200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Everyday Engineering: Balls and Ramps
DESCRIPTION:Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled materials. Design\, build and test out some simple tracks and mini-rollercoasters. Make straightaways\, loop-da-loops and hills out of tubing and cardboard to send marbles and golf balls on a thrilling ride.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/everyday-engineering-balls-and-ramps-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T163054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T163054Z
UID:10025506-1629453600-1629460800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Backyard and Beyond: Sink or Float
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with all sorts of natural materials\, what’s your prediction: will it sink or float?  The results might surprise you! This program will happen light rain or shine. Heavy rain or other inclement weather may result in changes to the program\, or cancellation.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/backyard-and-beyond-sink-or-float/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
GEO:42.464745;-71.4560492
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T162945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T162945Z
UID:10025505-1629365400-1629370800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate National Aviation Day
DESCRIPTION:National Aviation Day is a holiday that commemorates the development in aviation and its revolutionary impact on scientific and technological progress. It falls on the birthday of Orville Wright\, one of the Wright brothers\, who were the first people in the world to successfully build a motor-operated airplane\, and the inventors of aircraft controls. We will also learn about several groundbreaking female pilots throughout history including: Sunita Williams\, Matice Wright-Springer\, Jeannie Leavitt\, Jennifer Murray\, Anny Divya\, and Amelia Earhart. Join us as we twirl\, kerplunk\, flutter\, bounce the many ways we can we make a piece of paper fall to the ground. Explore and create a variety of differently shaped pieces of paper\, and observe how each item moves as it falls.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/celebrate-national-aviation-day/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual & Special,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T162745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T162745Z
UID:10025504-1629192600-1629198000@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Mirror\, Mirror\, What do You See?
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how you can see yourself in a mirror? Join us as we play with different kinds of reflections and experiment by using mirrors to create symmetry\, refract light\, and expand your field of vision.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/mirror-mirror-what-do-you-see/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
GEO:42.464745;-71.4560492
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T162657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T162657Z
UID:10025503-1628589600-1629039600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Fairyborough
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Fairyborough – the little city with a big future! Design\, build\, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses\, gnome homes\, and sprite skyscrapers\, constructed completely out of natural materials and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days. This program will happen light rain or shine. Heavy rain or other inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/fairyborough/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
GEO:42.464745;-71.4560492
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T162548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T162548Z
UID:10025502-1628211600-1628262000@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Backyard and Beyond: Nature Textures
DESCRIPTION:Can you duplicate nature’s textures?  You can if you create a frottage!  Explore Discovery Woods as we search for and collect natural items with different textures\, then create a frottage (or rubbing) of your found treasure. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/backyard-and-beyond-nature-textures/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
GEO:42.464745;-71.4560492
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T162409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T162409Z
UID:10025501-1628155800-1628161200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate National Book Lovers Day
DESCRIPTION:National Book Lovers Day is August 9\, a day for those who can’t live without books and reading. Join us as we create our very own books in preparation of this noteworthy day. What will you write about and illustrate? Why not write a tale about your culture\, heritage and traditions then share your special story with your family and friends.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/celebrate-national-book-lovers-day/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual & Special
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T162312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T162312Z
UID:10025500-1628082000-1628089200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Eat Like a Bird
DESCRIPTION:Over time\, bird beaks have evolved to be a variety of shapes and sizes\, in order for different species to gather and eat the food they need to survive. Use a variety of common household tools (tweezers\, tongs\, clothespins\, spoons\, etc.) to simulate bird beaks and try “eating” like a bird!
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/eat-like-a-bird/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20210716T162158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T162158Z
UID:10022267-1627983000-1627988400@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Make a Mess: Paint Like Seurat
DESCRIPTION: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 you own work of art inspired by pointillism. \nThe Make a Mess program series introduces STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) concepts through sensory-based hands-on experiences\, imagination\, and fun.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/make-a-mess-paint-like-seurat/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20190924T153930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T153930Z
UID:10018628-1591374600-1591387200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Nights Free!
DESCRIPTION:Join us with free admission and explore the museum at night on the first Friday of every month! We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for the Acton Food Pantry and Open Table of Concord and Maynard. \nPlease note: Discovery Woods closes at dusk. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/first-friday-nights-free-3-2/2020-06-05/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201630
CREATED:20190924T153930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T153930Z
UID:10018627-1588350600-1588363200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Nights Free!
DESCRIPTION:Join us with free admission and explore the museum at night on the first Friday of every month! We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for the Acton Food Pantry and Open Table of Concord and Maynard. \nPlease note: Discovery Woods closes at dusk. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/first-friday-nights-free-3-2/2020-05-01/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
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