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In this play, Col. John Robinson's family makes dough-knots for the Westford men who headed to Concord on April 19, 1775. Join us for “A Day for Doughnuts,” a one-act play set on April 19, 1775. This performance captures the last thing Colonel Robinson said before he left that morning: “Have the girls prepare dough...
Embark on an exclusive culinary revolution! The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA, and Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi, in partnership with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs of Boston present a modern eight-course paired menu inspired by Colonial flavors, honoring the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution...
Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6PM The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the first...
Come join us for a fun evening of networking at Lord Hobo Brewing Company! Connect with professionals in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying delicious craft beers. Whether you're looking to make new business contacts or simply unwind after a long day, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on...
Join Lex250, Local and State Officials as they kick off the Patriots Day 2025 events with a press conference in front of the Captain Parker Statue on the Lexington Battle Green
Ken Burns will visit Lexington and Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film, “The American Revolution,” timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19, 1775. Burns, who will be joined by co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, along with historian Rick Atkinson, author of “The British Are Coming,” will...
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145. Appointment options are: *10:00-11:00am *11:30-12:30pm *1:00-2:00pm
Isaac Davis Walk: Please join the Acton Minutemen from 6:30-10:30 AM or the Isaac Davis March (meet at Haartz Corp. parking lot, 87 Hayward Rd.) Robbins Ride: Leaves at 5 PM from the soccer fields at the bottom of Concord Road. The Acton Minutemen will be in Lexington, Concord and Arlington on the weekend. For...
Food and beverages will be sold at the Beer Garden; tables will be out for resting and enjoying the day Tours in the Wright Tavern are happening on the hour; reservations are recommended Tickets are $10.00; children 10 or under are free Come in, learn the stories and experience the space of this iconic, historic...
Lowell Management Group will present The Psychology of Dogs at Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Friday, April 18 at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 20 at 10am at lowellauditorium.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. Unlock the secrets of your furry friend at our groundbreaking live show, The Psychology of Dogs! Join us for an unforgettable...
Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. The day before, Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke, cousin to patriot leader John Hancock. Their mission: To warn John...
Free admission (9:00 am – 5:00 pm), including access to the immersive April 19, 1775 galleries to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and the new special exhibition Whose Revolution. A family-friendly encampment of Revolutionary Living History (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). Billerica Colonial Minutemen will drill with muskets, cook over...
A tribute to those patriots who fell on Lexington Green on the morning of April 19, 1775. Since 1971, the Lexington Minute Men have recreated the birth of American liberty on Lexington Common, also known as the Lexington Battle Green, at 6 AM on Patriots’ Day. First proclaimed as a public holiday in Massachusetts in...
6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE 8:30AM: PARADE STEP OFF 9:30AM: OLD NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY MIDDAY: PARADE CONCLUDES POST PARADE: ONGOING EVENTS IN TOWN CONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day 7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 “PATRIOTS LIGHT, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM Click here for info on April 19 Weekend road closures, parade maps, transportation, parking and FAQ.
APRIL 19 PATRIOTS’ DAY: 6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE 8:30AM: PARADE STEP OFF 9:30AM: OLD NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY MIDDAY: PARADE CONCLUDES 2-7PM: CONCORD250 BLOCK PARTY CONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day 7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 “PATRIOTS LIGHT, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM
The Farm Market at Mill No. 5 is a weekly farmers market held in the heart of Downtown Lowell. With a focus on local farmers and makers from the Merrimack Valley, The Farm Market has offerings including fresh produce, sheep dairy cheeses, honey, pickled items, breads, hot sauce, bakery goods and more! Join us at...
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes: Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles Fresh Tropical Fruits Chef Prepared Pastries Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection Cheese Raviolis Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally...
Join a conversation with Martha Washington, a silversmith demonstration, and a program with sailors from the USS Constitution. Monday, April 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 am: A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber Free with Museum Admission. Members Visit Free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. Step back to 1784 and spend...
Loyalists and Revolutionaries: Two Iconic Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World *** Monday, April 21, 2025 (Patriots’ Day Holiday) *** *** 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM *** Historic New England invites you walk Lincoln’s trails and visit two of its properties in Lincoln, Massachusetts: à The Codman Estate, home to five generations...
Commemorate Patriots’ Day with a National Park Service program marking the “shot heard round the world.”
Join park staff to design your own fabric. Create foam stamps, choose from a variety of colors, and print your own patterns onto fabric made right here in Lowell. Come play with the sounds of work from early days of Lowell with the “Measure of Work” Sound Playground activity. Explore rhythm instruments, games and crafts,...
Join the Lexington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and members of the Lexington Minutemen Company at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Revolutionary War Memorial on the Battle Green which honors the 8 lives lost in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775.
Join a ranger to take a stroll down the Lowell Riverwalk. Search for birds, turtles, and other wildlife. Please arrive by 9:00 am because we will be leaving Boarding House Park as soon as the group gathers. Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j
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 canal building experience (no experience required.) Be ready to have a great time and maybe, get a little wet. Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j
TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it's time to level up and write...
Can you design a vehicle to go down a ramp without losing its cargo? Join National Park Rangers to see if you can complete the mission, while being creative and having fun! Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j
Join a park ranger on a tour to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill! Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. The tour will meet and end at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, and visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, all of...
In 2000, British singer Gary Mullen won ITV's talent competition "Stars In Their Eyes," and soon after, began touring with his band 'The Works' to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since 2002, 'Gary Mullen and the Works' have performed ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa, & New Zealand to...
The Town and the City Festival will take place Thursday, April 24th, Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th at venues across Downtown Lowell.
Ages 8-18 • No Registration Required • Hosted by: Lowell National Historical Park and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Location: 657 Middlesex St, Lowell Traditional schoolyard games are an important part of childhood—no matter the culture! Join rangers and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell to learn a game from around...
Ages 5 and up • No Reservation Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park and DIY Lowell Join rangers to create crafts you use at home! Try your hands at making and decorating your own candles with beeswax. Then learn about punched tin lanterns and make your own paper version. Decorate your own floating...
Ages 5 and up • Reservation Required: Phone • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park and Tsongas Industrial History Center Learn how cloth is designed, patterned, and made in this unique hands-on workshop. Weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms. Learn the difference between warp and weft, and have fun in the process!...
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145. Appointment options are: *10:00-11:00am *11:30-12:30pm *1:00-2:00pm
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she...
All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by: Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile Location: Boarding House Park, 40 French Street, Lowell Join rangers at Lowell National Historical Park to learn all about the fish of the Merrimack River and how we use our local water! Learn the basics of fishing,...
All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by: Lowell National Historical Park Location: Mack Plaza, Corner of Market St and Shattuck St, Lowell Join rangers from Lowell National Historical Park to celebrate International Sculpture day with a Public Art Walk through downtown Lowell. Starting at the Workers Statue on the corner of Market St....
Dance Prism Ballet presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s shimmering fantasy of fairies and foolish mortals, coming to theaters for two performances only. J. Everett Collins Center, Andover | April 26th at 2:30 The Performing Arts Center in Littleton | April 27th at 2:30 Dance Prism’s production is a magical mix of fairy fun and...
In a continuation of the vibrant community public art event, The Florence Poetry Carnival, special guest artists Brother’s Keeper Poetry and Theater Ensemble are the featured literary artists for “Poetry and Pie” evening on April 26th in National Poetry Month. This evening of community art is an activation of small town collaboration between public arts...
The Farm Market at Mill No. 5 is a weekly farmers market held in the heart of Downtown Lowell. With a focus on local farmers and makers from the Merrimack Valley, The Farm Market has offerings including fresh produce, sheep dairy cheeses, honey, pickled items, breads, hot sauce, bakery goods and more! Join us at...
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes: Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles Fresh Tropical Fruits Chef Prepared Pastries Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection Cheese Raviolis Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally...
Experience the moving story of Anne Frank, the courageous Jewish teenager whose diary remains a testament to the power of hope and resilience during the Holocaust. In a gripping one-woman performance, acclaimed actress Sheryl Faye brings Anne’s story to life, reminding us of the universal quest for freedom and security. Recommended for ages 10+ $20...
The Concert: A Tribute to Abba continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” and “Dancing Queen.”