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Appraisal Day with Bonhams Skinner at the Concord Museum

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Do you have a family heirloom passed down through generations? Maybe a great yard sale item or flea market find that might be a treasure? Would you like to know what it is worth? Bring your special items to Bonhams Skinner appraisers Karen Keane, CEO, and Christopher Fox, Vice President, at the Concord Museum for...

2023 Summer Solstice Soiree

Join us for a celebration of the season. Be a part of this vibrant annual celebration of community conservation. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Featuring local beers, wine, tasty hors d'oeuvres, and fresh seasonal strawberries.

Ipswich Ale “Good in the Hood” block party

Ipswich Ale Brewery 2 Brewery Place, Ipswich, MA, United States

Enjoy beer from the Tapmobiles, in addition to a wide variety of food, live music, and activities for all ages. Our goal is to bring the community together for a fun, safe time while supporting and celebrating local businesses.

Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Pops at Shedd Park!

Shedd Park Pavilion 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38), Lowell, MA, United States

Join us for a fun and FREE afternoon of music at the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra's annual Summer Pops at Shedd Park on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 2 pm. Located at Shedd Park in Lowell, under the pavilion. Seating is limited, but don't worry, bring your blanket or lawn chairs and find a cozy spot...

Free
Event Series 2023 Eco-film Series

2023 Eco-film Series

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

Mark your calendars for the last Tuesday of the month, January - June! Over 60 films have been selected to be screened through our Eco-Film Series. This FREE series is offered annually in partnership with the Lowell Film Collaborative. A special thank you to our venue partner, the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, for...

Free
Event Series The Caterpillar Lab

The Caterpillar Lab

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

Thursday, June 29, 10am to 2pm & Friday, June 30, 12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars,...

Free with admission

IN THE WORK | Denise Driscoll | May 6–July 23 | Storage Closet Gallery | Lowell, MA

Storage Closet Gallery 160 Western Avenue Lofts, Second Floor, Lowell, MA, United States

IN THE WORK | Denise Driscoll | Storage Closet Gallery | May 6 – July 23, 2023 160 Western Ave, Lowell, MA Open to the public during Western Ave Studios & Lofts Open Studios and by appointment: Sat May 6 & Sun May 7, 12–5 pm | Sat June 3, 12–5 pm | Sat July...

Free

Make a Mess: Make an Impression Like Monet

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

We’ll be painting al fresco today like impressionist artist Claude Monet. View printed examples of Monet’s famous paintings then set off to find your personal outdoor inspiration and create a piece of artwork of your own. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission

Art in the Park with Tom Whiting: Digital Plein Air Along the Merrimack

At the event visitors will draw/paint a plein air scene on the banks of the Merrimack River with the assistance of the instructor Suggested Audience: People interested in doing art digitally in nature, ages 12 and up] Tom Whiting is a studio artist at the Brush Art Gallery in Lowell, Massachusetts. He has training in...

Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice!

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

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. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission

Discovery After Dark, a 21+ party

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

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; walk-ins will not be guaranteed entrance. All attendees must be 21+ years of age. Ticket includes: Admission to Discovery Museum, including Discovery Woods...

$6 – $300

A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s wholly human life visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by...