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APRIL 19 PATRIOTS’ DAY: 6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE 8:30AM: PARADE STEP OFF 9:30AM: OLD NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY MIDDAY: PARADE CONCLUDES 2-7PM: CONCORD250 BLOCK PARTY CONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day 7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 “PATRIOTS LIGHT, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM

USS Lexington Ceremony

USS Lexington Ceremony 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution​. On the morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militia and British Regulars exchanged the “shot heard ’round the world” on Lexington Green, marking the very beginning of America’s fight for […]

Concord River Whitewater Rafting Season 2025

Concord River Greenway (Lawrence St.) 1001 Lawrence Street, Lowell, Lowell, MA, United States

Rafting season starts April 19th! Around here, you don’t need to look far to find adventure. We’ve been hosting whitewater rafting trips down the Concord River since the early 1990s. You’ll travel down three sets of class III/IV rapids – twice! Want to take on the Concord? BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE with our partners at Zoar […]

American Elm Tree Dedication in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington

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

Hosted by the Lexington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, this public ceremony will include a tree dedication service, U.S. Flag rituals, patriotic music by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps, and participation by the Lexington Minute Men. The event will take place on the lawn behind Buckman tavern in Lexington […]

Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch

The Groton Inn The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, United States

The Easter Egg Hunt returns to the Lawn at The Groton Inn and Forge & Vine! Gather your family for a morning of delicious bites and springtime fun. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all ages, the egg hunt will be divided into two waves: Children 5 and over will begin at 10:30 AM on […]

Free

Savings Pets In Need With Spin Fluff Cotton Candy & The Wash Spaw Self Dog Wash

The Wash Spaw Self Service Dog Wash located at 313 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, MA will be hosting Spin Fluff Cotton Candy, outside on our side walk (or inside next door if raining), and they will be spinning up yummy fresh-spun cotton candy! Prepackaged cotton candy will be available for take-home - and great for those […]

Free

Fee Free Day and Drop-in Craft at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

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

Stop by the Boott Cotton Mills Museum for a special fee free day in honor of the first day of National Park Week. Explore the museum spaces, learning about the history of Lowell and the textile mills. While you’re there, stop by the second floor lobby for a fun drop-in craft. Visit our website for […]

Beer Garden Celebration and Wright Tavern Tours   

Wright Tavern 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Food and beverages will be sold at the Beer Garden; tables will be out for resting and enjoying the day       Tours in the Wright Tavern are happening on the hour; reservations are recommended       Tickets are $10.00; children 10 or under are free       Come in, learn the stories and experience the space of this iconic, historic […]

Visit and Learn at the Mogan Cultural Center

Mogan Cultural Center 40 French Street, Lowell, United States

Stop by the Mogan Cultural Center for a free visit to the interactive and immersive exhibits. Learn about the people of Lowell and what life was like over the last few hundred years compared to now. Complete a Junior Ranger Book to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

Lexington’s 2025 Patriots’ Day Parade

Town of Lexington , United States

Lexington’s Patriots’ Day Parade honors Lexington’s history as the birthplace of liberty and provides a fun-filled afternoon for families of all ages. This year’s parade on Saturday, April 19, at 2 pm, will be bigger and more exciting than ever. It will include reenactors, marching bands, floats, fife & drums, clowns & jugglers, dancers, dignitaries, […]

Patriot’s Day Candlelight Tour at Westlawn Cemetery with Dedication by Col. Johnson Robinson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

Westford Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, United States

We invite you to attend the Patriot’s Day Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery on April 19! It’s an incredible opportunity to honor the brave men from Westford who served during the American Revolution. This year, we’re offering a unique experience with a self-guided stroll through the cemetery, allowing you to access the service records of […]

$5

Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert

Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

The Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert will be the culmination of the Patriot’s Day Celebration for the 250th Anniversary of the first battle of the American revolution in Lexington. It will feature music related to the time period of the revolution, including 2 works that have been commissioned by the Band: Seeds of Revolution by Daniel […]