With summer wrapping up, you’re going to want to pack in as much vacation fun as possible. A great way to do that is by checking out the amazing events going on in Merrimack Valley. From concerts to free museum admission to movie screenings, you’ll have an incredible time and end the warm and sunny summer on a high note.
Acton
Free Friday Nights at Discovery Museum!
August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Free
Want to explore the Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods? Every Friday night through Labor Day weekend, you can enjoy free admission! Kids can explore the worlds of science, math and art through creativity and play after-hours. When you visit, you can also support a good cause by bringing non-perishable food donations for the Acton Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 10 days in advance.
Kashmir – The Live Led Zeppelin Show
August 9
8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
$20 – $25
Kashmir, The Live Led Zeppelin Show was created by vocalist Jean Violet back in 2000. What started on the streets of New York City has grown into one of the top Led Zeppelin Tribute bands touring nationally and internationally. Kashmir’s primary focus is capturing the live performance and raw energy of a Led Zeppelin show, giving you the closest experience possible to seeing them live back in their heyday.
Lexington
Summer Concert Series Lexington Chamber of Commerce
August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free
Bring your lawn chair, blankets and snack and come listen to incredible music under the trees in Emery Park! Every Friday night throughout the summer months, Lexington’s concert series has been providing free music to the public. Each concert has a different musical flair to it, offering the audience a fun and relaxing experience.
Revolutionary Liber-TEA High Tea
August 3
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
$3 – $78
As we’re only a year away from the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, come attend an American Revolution-themed High Tea at the Inn at Hastings Park! Honoring the start of the Revolutionary War, the event features three of the five teas that were thrown overboard during the infamous Boston Tea Party in 1773: Bohea, Hyson and Souchong. These teas are provided by the Jenwey Tea Company, and come without the salt of the Boston Harbor.
Lowell
Patrick McCay: A Thematic Retrospective – Explore, Exploit, Express
April 20 – August 30
Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free with Admission
Head to the Whistler Museum of Art this August to catch the Patrick McCay: A Thematic Retrospective exhibit before it concludes at the end of the month. A talented Irish-born, Scottish/American artist, Patrick McCay’s work occupies the space between the literal and abstract. Beautiful colors pepper the canvas with gestural brushstrokes, tempting and teasing with a visual theatricality. McCay focuses his visual explorations within the imposed contours and attentive challenge of thematic expression.
Lowell Summer Music Series
Presented by the nonprofit Lowell Festival Foundation, the 2024 Lowell Summer Music Series has been entertaining locals and out-of-towners alike for 34 years. Discover a new performer every event throughout the summer. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show from the lawn of the beautiful, tree-lined Boarding House Park. Premium Seating provides a chair in the first two rows right in front of the stage.
Marc Cohn
August 3
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$57 – $178
Perhaps best known for his Grammy Award-winning ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn has solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters. Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues and possessing a deft storyteller’s pen, he weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales told through music.
New England Film Orchestra
August 4
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$29
If you love movies and the film scores that often make them legendary, you can’t miss the New England Film Orchestra. Experience a symphony orchestra performing live music from films such as Dune, Avatar: Way of Water, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Doctor Strange, Oppenheimer, Harry Potter, Hook, and many more.
Martin Sexton and Ryan Montbleau
August 10
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$55 – $111
Come see Martin Sexton and Ryan Montbleau perform together live. Headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, Sexton has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, and numerous films. Meanwhile, Montbleau’s career started in the early 2000s when he first began performing around his native Massachusetts. He’d go on to collaborate with artists as diverse as Martin Sexton, Trombone Shorty, Tall Heights, and Galactic, as well as rack up more than 100 million streams on Spotify.
Chadwick Stokes
August 17
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$60 – $181
Chadwick Stokes is an accomplished musician and songwriter who grew up on a small farm outside of Boston. From Dispatch, which he started in his early 20s; to his politically driven band, State Radio; to his solo project, Chadwick Stokes and the Pintos, he has committed himself to using music as a vehicle for social and political change.
Sarah Jarosz – Polaroid Lovers Tour
August 30
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$48 – $170
Sarah Jarosz promises an enchanting performance that captures the essence of her acclaimed new album, “Polaroid Lovers.” Rooted in folk-rock, her evocative lyrics and soulful vocals paint vivid snapshots of emotion and introspection.
Westford
The 18th Annual Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional Car Show
August 23-24
Free
Head to the Westford Regency Inn to check out the 18th Annual Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional Car Show. The only show of its kind in the Northeast, you’ll see incredible classic cars.o It’s a must for car enthusiasts.
Woburn
Woburn Summer 2024 Outdoor Movie Series
Looking for a movie night out with the kids? Come to Liberty Park in Woburn for family-friendly movies outside. The movies begin at dark, but it’s suggested that you arrive early to pick out space on the lawn. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks with you, whether it’s popcorn, candy, or fruit. Please also be respectful of others watching the movies by keeping talking to a minimum while the movie is showing.
Migration
August 6
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Get ready to laugh and quack with the 2023 animated film Migration. The story follows a family of mallards who try to convince their overprotective father to go on a vacation of a lifetime and attempt to migrate from New England, through New York City, to Jamaica.
DC League of Super Pets
August 13
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Free
Do your kids love superheroes and animals? Then they’ll love the 2022 animated film DC League of Super Pets. The film tells the story of Superman’s pet dog Krypto and shelter dog Ace who work with other animals to save captured superheroes from Lex Luthor and his guinea pig, Lulu.
Don’t miss out on even a minute of summer fun this season. Keep up with the latest Merrimack Valley events with the calendar and get ready to have some fun any time of the year.
