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Beyond 1775: Concord and the Massachusetts National Guard

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

Be one of the first to explore Concord’s 1915 armory and learn about the near 400-year history of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, the oldest component of the United States Armed Forces. Hear stories of remarkable service and view the objects that witnessed war. The tour will also offer participants a special glimpse into the...

Art in the Park with Jean Winslow: SoulMapping

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

SoulMapping is a practice based on SoulCollage, an art form that combines collage and personal imagery. It doesn't require any special art experience, just a desire to create beautiful and meaningful images that will serve as guides on life's journey. There will be a sharing of the images included at the end of the session....

Town Center Beer Garden & Local Business Fest Thursdays

Burlington Town Commons 202 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA, United States

Beginning Thursday, September 7, various New England-based breweries will be on location serving their specialty beverages along with a variety of non-alcohol options from 4:30pm-8:30pm. Burlington’s Town Center independent restaurants will also be on-site offering signature food dishes every Thursday, including Hala Eats!, Pizza Works, Rosa Mexicano, True North Coffee, Al Maidah, Sausage Guy, Viet...

Event Series Henry David Thoreau Walking Tour

Henry David Thoreau Walking Tour

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

Did you know that Henry David Thoreau was baptized David Henry Thoreau? Did you know that he willingly spent a night in jail in July of 1846 but had to be kicked out the next morning? Join us for a 90-minute, two-mile walk where we will visit some of the places that were significant during...

Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau

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...

Free

Sculptural Flowers: Autumnal Floral Arranging with Derby Farms

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

Join us for a workshop of creative floral arranging with beautiful New England blooms. Working with an assortment of autumnal garden flowers, create designs that explore color, shape, and the lush beauty of the natural world. This workshop is taught by an experienced designer who will help you explore the nuances of floral design and...

$88 – $110

Kerouac Park Beer and Wine Garden Series

Kerouac Park 75 Bridge Street, Lowell, United States

Hours: Fridays: 4pm-10pm Saturdays/Sundays: 11am-10pm Indigenous People's Day (Oct. 9th): 11am-10pm   The City of Lowell announces the debut of the Kerouac Park Beer and Wine Garden Series in partnership with The Anthem Group. Beginning September 22, and continuing every weekend through October 15, Kerouac Park will host a delightful blend of craft beverages, rotating...

Nature Explorers

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

Sundays, September 17, 24, and October 1; 10:00am - 11:30am Location: Outdoors Cost: $30 per child includes all 3 sessions but does NOT include Museum admission. If you wish to also visit the Museum, separate reservations are required through our website. What: Join our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. Each week we...

$3 – $30
Event Series The Farm Market at Mill No. 5

The Farm Market at Mill No. 5

Mill No.5 250 Jackson Street, 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...

Free
Event Series National Alpaca Farm Days

National Alpaca Farm Days

Harvard Alpaca Ranch 58 Old Mill Road, Harvard, MA, United States

Join Harvard Alpaca Ranch in celebrating seven years as a farm business at National Alpaca Farm Days. We will be offering tours of the farm, fiber demonstrations, kids activities, and special sales and offers in the Alpaca Shop. We are especially excited to welcome The Fat Rooster Food Truck and local singer/songwriter, Sara Rice to...

Donations Welcome

Art in the Park with Claire Gagnon Drawing Class: Lowell Architecture

Lowell National Park Visitor Center 246 Market St, Lowelll, MA, United States

Today’s Program In this class, students will learn how to get inspired by the beautiful Lowell architecture. Concepts such as vanishing point and horizon line. Using the buildings on Middle Street and on Shattuck Street, the teacher will start with a simple demonstration, then the students will draw. Some of the students may have time...

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