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A River Transformed Walking Tour

A River Transformed Walking Tour

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

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 […]

Free
Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum

Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum

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

Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission

Art with the Bookmobile

Shedd Park Shedd Park, 453 Rogers St, Lowell, MA, United States

Join Lowell National Historical Park and the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile as we “pop-up” around the city with art activities. Try fun activities, create art, and borrow books! Get information about library services and apply for a FREE library card! Come meet us around Lowell. Learn more about the bookmobile stops throughout the summer and […]

Free

“In The Footsteps of the American Revolutionary War” Exhibit Opening

Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Steven Edson’s photography of local Revolutionary battlefields and landmarks urges the public to reconsider the spaces they drive by and inhabit every day. Placed in conversation with historic objects from our collection, join us for a first look at our latest exhibit to see our historic spaces in a new light!

Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum

Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum

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

Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission
Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum

Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum

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

Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission
Pawtucket Canal Tour

Pawtucket Canal Tour

Join a Park Ranger for a guided tour of the Pawtucket Canal – the oldest canal in Lowell's historic 5.6-mile canal system. Discover the stories of the workers who built and operated Lowell's remarkable waterpower system while riding along the historic Pawtucket Canal. Disembark at the historic Francis Gate and explore how mill owners and […]

Riverboat Tour

Riverboat Tour

Join a ranger for a 60-minute guided tour along the Merrimack River on the Francis Cabot Lowell Riverboat. Experience Lowell from a different perspective and discover the stories of the people who made the river their home throughout the centuries. Take in the view at the Pawtucket Falls Dam and learn about how Lowell's landscape […]

Rubbish to Runway Sustainable Fashion Show

Veasey Memorial Park 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA, United States

The Rubbish to Runway Fashion Show takes place on Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th at Veasey Memorial Park in Groveland. The designers participating in this exciting event celebrating sustainability include local students, artists, fashion designers, educators, healthcare professionals, environmental advocates, non-profit organizations and retirees. The materials utilized for clothing creation include plastic grocery […]

$30 – $50

Pride Month Lecture: Longfellow Legacies

The Depot

When most people—especially in Lexington—hear the name Henry Wadsworth Longfellow today, they probably think of his 1860 poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride.” But what about the man behind the famous verses? In his personal life, Longfellow was surrounded by people we would today consider members of the LGBTQ+ community, including friends, siblings, children, and grandchildren. For […]

Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum

Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum

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

Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission