Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Chanukah Celebration
2025-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | wheeler community center, 1276 Main St, concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join neighbors for a welcoming evening of holiday fellowship, treats, and community as Concord celebrates the Festival of Lights.

Suffolk Mill Tour
2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, 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 for a 75-minute tour, much of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

Suffolk Mill Tour
2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, 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 tour, much of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

Snow Globes at Discovery Museum
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Who knows what Mother Nature will bring this year but guarantee a little “snow” for the holidays with a homemade snow globe. A sprinkle of “snow” and a dash of creativity is all you need to make and take your very own mini snow globe.

Exploring Lowell Walking Tours
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, 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 Facebook or Instagram pages.
April 26-June 14, 2025
Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m.
Visitors should plan for a 45-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1 mile on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.). This tour is free and open to all. No reservations required.

Boarding House Park
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:15 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join Lowell National Historical Park for Free Fun for Kids with Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park. Each performance is unique and includes so many things to do. Starting at 10:00 am, have blast with music, performances, arts and crafts, free books, snacks, and organized playgroups. These events create joyful, enriching moments for kids and a welcoming space for families to connect and thrive. After the performance, climb on Lowell National Historical Park’s trolley for a free ride.
Learn more about the free concerts for kids on the Lowell Summer Music Series website: lowellsummermusic.org/pages/kids

Winter Lights at The Loading Dock Gallery
2025-12-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 and find that unique and extraordinary gift that will make this holiday memorable.

The Umbrella Film Series presents My Penguin Friend
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.
This December, join us for My Penguin Friend (2024, dir. David Schurmann, rated PG), a family-friendly film based on the true story of a lonely fisherman who unexpectedly finds companionship with a South American Magellan penguin. The film runs 1 hour and 37 minutes. Optional pre-show dinners from Saltbox Kitchen are available; order before Mon, Dec 15 at 12 PM. Film tickets are $12.50, meals are an additional $25. Concessions are available for purchase at the event.
Plus, join us before the film for a FREE Youth Film Premiere at 5:15 PM. This event is a celebratory culmination of Umbrella Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint’s Fall Semester Classes and features student films and a short documentary about their creation. Learn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/film

Youth Film Premiere
2025-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint and his students for a YOUTH FILM PREMIERE Tuesday, December 16 at 5:15 PM.
Walk the red carpet through the gallery into The Umbrella’s Theater 144 for a free premiere of youth short films, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers! This event is a celebratory culmination of Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint’s Fall Semester Classes and features student films and a short documentary about their creation.
Light concessions available for purchase. Or, add on a Saltbox Kitchen Meal to enjoy after the screening for just $25! Order before Monday, December 15 at 12 PM. Plus, stay after the premiere for a screening of My Penguin Friend as part of The Umbrella Film Series curated by The Concord Film Project. Tickets and more info at TheUmbrellaArts.org/film
This program is presented as part of the Arts Elevate: Embedded Community Artist for Youth Wellness in Greater Lowell Program, which was developed by Greater Lowell Community Foundation with lead funding from the Barr Foundation through its Creative Commonwealth Initiative.

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, 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 plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

Holiday Pops Concert with the Firebird Pops Orchestra
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:30 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
‘Tis the season to warm your soul with the festive sounds of the Firebird Pops Orchestra in The Umbrella’s state-of-the-art Theater 144.
Cozy up to two acts of beloved holiday classics–plus some new favorites!–performed by talented musicians from across New England. Let these rich, vibrant orchestrations provide the soundtrack to your December as you enjoy solos by Mara Bonde, Sandra Piques Eddy, and Stephen Markarian with your loved ones.
Bringing the family? Pops the perfect introduction to the magic of the symphony for listeners of all ages. During intermission, let little ones explore Educational activities with an Umbrella instructor while you visit Concessions and take in the beautiful abstract works in the Allie Kussin Gallery, Joy & Peace.
There’s nothing quite like experiencing the joy of a full orchestra together—especially when everyone gets to sing along. Let your voice join in a rousing sing-along finale that fosters the warmth of community against the December chill.
About The Firebird Pops Orchestra:
The online musical sensation Firebird Pops was born “out of the ashes” of the COVID-19 shutdown, its inaugural virtual performances taking grateful audiences by storm. Under the baton of founder and music director, Brendan Kenney, almost 60 musicians performed Harry Potter Symphonic Suite, a medley of the score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, garnering praise from MuggleNet.com, Nerdist, and New England’s Channel 7 News. Since then, the orchestra has continued to grow in size and notoriety with its innovative digital performances from Phantom of the Opera, the launch of the Firebird Vox choir, and fresh seasonal concerts for the Halloween and Winter Holidays. Formally granted nonprofit status, the Firebird Pops organization looks forward to expanding its in-person repertoire, and The Umbrella is proud to introduce them to live audiences in our state-of-the-art Main Stage Theater 144!

A River Transformed Lowell Walking Tour
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, 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 plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Army-Navy Football Luncheon
2025-12-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Scoreboard Sports Bar and Grill, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
The Ahern Family Charitable Foundation will hold its 22nd Annual Army-Navy Football Luncheon fundraiser on Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at the Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill in Woburn. The annual fundraiser benefits Massachusetts children of fallen and deployed troops this holiday season through Operation Santa-Massachusetts, a program created in partnership with the Military Friends Foundation. Tickets are available now at ahernfoundation.org.

Lowell's Gentlemen Songsters Chorus Holiday Cabaret
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Mount Pleasant Golf Club, 141 Staples St, Lowell, MA, United States
Lowell’s Gentlemen Songsters Chorus
proudly presents our annual
Holiday Cabaret
Saturday • Dec. 13, 2025 • 2:00-4:00 PM
Mt. Pleasant Golf Club
141 Staples St., Lowell, MA
including performances by
The Four Town Sound, Sweet Life, and Synchrony Quartets
with special guests
Chelmsford High School’s The Thursdays
The program will include both holiday and non-holiday songs
and the opportunity for a free picture with Santa.
Light refreshments will be served.
All Ages Welcome! Tickets – $0 – 25
for tickets: https://gentlemensongsters.org

West Concord Holiday Stroll
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | MA
Celebrate the season in West Concord with shopping, music, crafts, festive activities — and a visit from the Grinch! A great afternoon for families and local holiday joy.

Winter Market
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Birdhouse, 6 Chestnut St. #210, Amesbury, 01913
Join us for a festive day at Birdhouse as we host our 2nd Annual Winter Market, a celebration of community, creativity, and connection.
This year’s market will feature:
Live music to set the seasonal mood
A delicious local food vendor to keep you fueled
️ Approximately 15 incredible women vendors offering unique gifts, art, and goods
Vendors include:
Amaranth & Rue, Ashley Courtney Art, Bebisita, Bonnie Brady Art, Daylight Counseling, Desjardin Design, FromNorahWithLove, Kate Fleming Photography, MamaChicken Crafts, Savanti Healing, Stuck in the Studio, The Baker’s Rack, Water Street Cafe, Xavier Luke Boutique Jewelry
It’s the perfect chance to shop small, support women-owned businesses, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures just in time for the holiday season.
Open to the public—bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer!
Mark the date for a day full of fun and community!
