The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

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

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, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play […]

Free with admission

Wellness on the Walkways: Dancing in the Park with Angkor Dance Troupe Monkey Dance and Traditional Movement Workshop

Boarding House Park Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States

Join dancers from Angkor Dance Troupe at Boarding House Park on Sunday, September 21st. Dancers will give instructions on the playful yet dynamic movements of the monkey role in Cambodian classical dance. Experience a unique opportunity to learn about the movements and steps to the dance. This event is part of Lowell National Historical Park’s […]

Free
Exploring Lowell Walking Tours

Exploring Lowell Walking Tours

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

Explore the city of Lowell through a ranger guided walk. Discover the many exciting topics that make Lowell special every Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 a.m. From the natural environment to the Industrial Revolution to urban renewal, the city of Lowell has something for everyone. For detailed descriptions of the topics each week, visit our […]

Free

Papercutting with artist Elena Li! Two different dates” either Sunday, July 27 OR Saturday, August 23

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 915 Walden Street Unit 2 Unit 2, Concord, MA, United States

Join multimedia artist Elena (Zhonghe) Li for a workshop specializing in traditional Chinese art of paper-cutting. Li's are is inspired by her deep love of nature, grounded in Taoist philosophy, which emphasizes simplicity and living in harmony with nature. She considers Henry David Thoreau an American Laozi (master of Taoism). Each workshop will hold 25 […]

The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

The Caterpillar Lab at Discovery Museum

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

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, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and bubbly butterfly caterpillars. Witness rare moments of metamorphosis and watch ecological relationships play […]

Free with admission
Suffolk Mill Tour

Suffolk Mill Tour

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

Explore how numerous factors have shaped both the city’s past and its present. This tour combines a short trip through the historic city accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit into the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill. June 15-August 31, 2025 Wednesday, Friday - Sunday at 2 p.m. Visitors should plan […]

Free
A River Transformed Walking Tour

A River Transformed Lowell 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. April 26-June 14, 2025 Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Visitors should […]

Free

Papercutting with artist Elena Li! Two different dates” either Sunday, July 27 OR Saturday, August 23

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 915 Walden Street Unit 2 Unit 2, Concord, MA, United States

Join multimedia artist Elena (Zhonghe) Li for a workshop specializing in traditional Chinese art of paper-cutting. Li's are is inspired by her deep love of nature, grounded in Taoist philosophy, which emphasizes simplicity and living in harmony with nature. She considers Henry David Thoreau an American Laozi (master of Taoism). Each workshop will hold 25 […]

Suffolk Mill Tour

Suffolk Mill Tour

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

Explore how numerous factors have shaped both the city’s past and its present. This tour combines a short trip through the historic city accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit into the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill. April 26-June 14, 2025 Monday-Friday at 2 p.m. Visitors should plan for a 75-minute […]

Free
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
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