Jingle and Mingle Concord Center

Kick off the season with Concord’s festive holiday shopping event. Enjoy live carolers, sweet treats from local shops, music, merriment, and fun surprises throughout the center.

The Umbrella Winter Market

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

At our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries, featuring the exhibitions "Off the Wall" (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and "Joy & Peace" (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan). Select a treat from Concessions, […]

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 […]

December Holiday Open Studio

Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States

Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts Two Saturdays of Artful Holiday Shopping Saturday, December 6 & Saturday, December 13 | 12-5 PM Join us for not just one, but two special weekends of Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. On December 6 and 13, discover unique, handmade gifts created […]

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

Bedford Artisans Market – Indoor and Outdoor!

Bedford Town Common -75 Great Road 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

This year the Cultural District, the Gallery@First Parish, and Suzanne & Co. are teaming up to expand the Artisans Market to two locations at the Town Common! Indoor Artisans Market The fourth annual Indoor Artisans Market will be open to the public from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Common Room and second-floor […]

Scientist by Night, Dancer by Day: A Performance with Ellice Patterson at Discovery Museum

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

Join us for a performance by Ellice Patterson, scientist by night, dancer by day. Ellice is a biologist who is passionate about science communication and is the Founder/Executive and Artistic Director of Abilities Dance Boston. Check out this side of her work as she performs adaptive ballet at Discovery Museum. Ellice Patterson is co-creator of […]

Free with admission

Winter Lights at The Loading Dock Gallery

Loading Dock Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

December is a festive time at The Loading Dock Gallery and we invite you to partake in the celebration of the seasons. Winter Lights has become an annual tradition of holiday shoppers as a source of unique, handcrafted, giftable art and holiday decorations presented by more than 30 local artists. Shop Local and Shop Small […]

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