History, foliage, festivals, arts, family adventures, and a few things that go bump in the night.
Cooler days, changing leaves and centuries of history make fall one of the best times to explore Revolutionary Valley. Wander historic streets, discover local art and live performance, bring the family to a seasonal celebration, or experience the region’s history after dark.
Saturday Stroll Walking Tour: Stories in Stone
October 17 | Lexington
Explore more than three centuries of Lexington history in the Old Burying Ground, where gravestones, symbols and mortuary art reveal changing attitudes toward life and death.
Celebration and Dedication of Concord’s Black Heritage Trail
Concord
A significant addition to Concord’s historic landscape, highlighting the stories and contributions of Black residents as part of the community’s broader history.
Pines Cemetery Tour: Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury
Explore the historic Pines Cemetery and discover stories connected to Tewksbury Hospital and the people who lived, worked and died there.
A History of Health and Horror Tour
October 31 | Tewksbury
The Public Health Museum explores the fears, myths and legends that have surrounded public health through the centuries, including the New England Vampire Panic and other stories shaped by misunderstanding and medical history.
Paranormal Investigation of Munroe Tavern
Lexington
Step inside one of Lexington’s historic landmarks after dark for an immersive paranormal investigation.
Lowell Does Spooky: The Haunting of the Hive
Lowell
You’ve been invited to the launch party of the Second Spiritualist Society of Lowell, a group of paranormal enthusiasts obsessed with Victorian spiritualism and Lowell’s lost museum of curiosities.
October 31 | Acton
Costumes, seasonal games, scavenger hunts and Halloween surprises make this a fun option for families and younger visitors. Previous Halloween Hullabaloo programming has included Pumpkin Putt Putt, outdoor games and a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt.
October 31 | Concord
Camp horror comedy meets musical theater at The Umbrella Arts Center. The Halloween performance includes themed experiences such as a costume contest, spooky concessions and an art bazaar. The production runs September 25 through November 8.
October 8–29 | Concord
One of the region’s signature literary celebrations brings together writers, readers and literary programming throughout Concord during October.
Concord
A major fall exhibition at The Umbrella Arts Center, with an October opening reception and related family programming. The exhibition runs through December 20.
October 10 | Concord
A free day of creative activities, gallery experiences and hands-on art for families.
October 3 | Lowell
A downtown celebration with arts, creative experiences, community organizations, food and activities.
October | Lowell
Music, dance, public art and community programming bring hip-hop culture into the heart of Lowell.
Start your day walking historic Lexington, continue to Concord for museums, galleries, shops and lunch, then catch an evening performance or seasonal event.
Spend a day in Lowell pairing history with public art, food and live entertainment.
Or head to Acton and Tewksbury for family adventures, museum experiences and Halloween programming.
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On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher September 18 - December 20, 2026 in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP […]
Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund September 23 - November 16, 2026 in the Wedge Gallery Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM […]
Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury September 23, 2026 - February 26, 2027 Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Drop-in Drawing Activity: during Free […]
This year’s Art Ramble features work by multi-media artist Helen Duncan. Duncan’s porcelain clay and wire forms are dispersed along the Fairyland Pond Trail in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest, […]
The Concord Festival of Authors runs October 8–29, 2026, with 20 literary events at venues across Concord. Presented by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, the festival features […]
The Lowell Hip-Hop Festival is a new multicultural, family-friendly festival welcoming a diverse audience into Lowell through music, dance, and public art that spotlight local artists and reflect the city's […]
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Visit the Boott Cotton Mills Museum for an evening exploring the wonders of the night sky, the importance of night to all living creatures, and what we can do to […]
Join us for an evening of smooth tunes and delicious dining at Forge & Vine! This week, we’re featuring Joe Sabourin, a talented local guitarist performing jazz and pop favorites […]
Every year, DIY Lowell collects community project ideas from the public. Anyone who pledges to help can vote on the ideas in September. The Community Idea Summit is the place […]
What drove Bathsheba Spooner, a woman from elite eighteenth-century New England society, to conspire with American and British soldiers to murder her husband during the American Revolution? Join historian Andrew […]
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 […]
