Colonial Fun and Games (Grades 3-5)

Lexington Historical Society Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

Families of the past worked hard, but they did find some time to play! Taverns in particular were a place where people of all ages could play. Explore the world of simple handmade toys along with authentic historical board games to find out how families entertained themselves in the past. We’ll also be making a […]

$10 – $15

Interactive Storytime

Pollard Memorial Library Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Grades K - 6 • Registration Required • Hosted by Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile Team and Lowell Humane Society Location: Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell Join us during PLAYcation for an Interactive Storytime with Lowell Humane Society and the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile team! The Bookmobile team will read a story, all participants […]

Free
Creating Communal Gifts with Chanel Thervil

Creating Communal Gifts with Chanel Thervil

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

Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm Whether it be a school, library, place of worship, or even a museum, spaces where communities gather make life more vibrant. Join us for a special program series with inaugural Artist in Residence, Chanel Thervil as she invites you to create […]

Free with admission

Earth Day Family Fun!

Mercier Center 21 Salem Street, Lowell, United States

Ages 5-11 (Elementary Age) • No Registration Required • Hosted by Lowell Housing Authority and Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust Location: Armand P. Mercier Community Center, 21 Salem St, Lowell Join the Lowell Housing Authority and Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust as the Eco-Mobile brings a third year of Earth Day festivities! Participate in an […]

Free

LEX250: British Tea & Colonial Talks

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

Reenactors and other historical experts will present talks on everything from the different varieties of British Tea to hidden figures and lesser-known stories of the American Revolution.      

Water Room Workshop

All Ages • Registration Required • Hosted by Tsongas Industrial History Center and Lowell National Historical Park Location: Boott Cotton Mill Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John St, Lowell Design, build, and operate a canal system just as the Proprietors of Locks and Canals did in Lowell in the early 1800s. All participants will get hands-on […]

Free
Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Mill No. 5 Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, United States

Open Mic night is back! Every first and third Friday, come share your music! Express yourself! Grab a drink, enjoy some food & support your local arts community!!

The Porch on Windy Hill

The Porch on Windy Hill

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Written by Sherry Stregack Lutken, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Morgan Morse and David M. Lutken Conceived and Directed by Sherry Stregack Lutken A bi-racial Korean classical violinist, Mira, and her music history grad-student boyfriend, Beck, escape months of Covid-isolation to the mountains of North Carolina. Their journey takes a surprising turn when they meet Edgar, and […]

LEX250: Countdown to 250 Concert

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

The Lexington Bicentennial Band will present: Wind Music form the British Empire, including music from Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughn Williams, William Byrd, Gilbert & Sullivan, Kenneth Alford, Frank Ticheli and The Beatles.                                               […]

Patrick McCay: A Thematic Retrospective – Explore, Exploit, Express

The Whistler House Museum of Art 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, United States

The Whistler House Museum of Art Announces PATRICK McCAY: A THEMATIC RETROSPECTIVE EXPLORE, EXPLOIT, EXPRESS Exhibition: April 20 - August 3, 2024 Reception: April 20, 2024 from 1 - 3 pm Patrick McCay, Writers on a New England Stage, acrylic on canvas, 42 x 32 in. The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) is pleased […]

Khmer New Year Parade

Lowell Senior Center Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, United States

All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association Location: Lowell Highlands Come out and celebrate Khmer New Year by enjoying the parade from Lowell Senior Center to Clemente Park. The parade can also be livestreamed on the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association’s website.

Free

Khmer New Year at the Lowell Senior Center

Lowell Senior Center Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, United States

All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association Location: Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell Join the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association for another year of celebrating Khmer New Year. The event will feature delicious Khmer food, beautiful traditional outfits, and live performances of Cambodian folk dance.

Free