Festivals

Edgar Allan Poe, Festivals, Music, Dance, Foody

Poe in Lowell Festival

Boston-born short story master Edgar Allan Poe visited Lowell three times in the 1840s and apparently loved the city. Lowell is returning the love with the 2nd Annual Poe in Lowell…

Boston-born short story master Edgar Allan Poe visited Lowell three times in the 1840s and apparently loved the city. Lowell is returning the love with the 2nd Annual Poe in Lowell Festival on October 17-19, 2025. Activities include book readings and lectures, live music, art exhibits, film screenings, a walking tour of Lowell and a pop-up…

Lowell Irish Festival, Festivals, Music, Dance, Food

Spectacle Live Presents: Lowell Irish Festival

FREE ADMISSION! Located at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the Lowell Irish Festival features a family- friendly and fun-filled day of live Irish music from national, regional, and local acts, Irish-inspired…

FREE ADMISSION! Located at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the Lowell Irish Festival features a family- friendly and fun-filled day of live Irish music from national, regional, and local acts, Irish-inspired culinary and beverage offerings, artisan vendors, family activities, Irish step dancing, and more! The day-long event, taking place September 13, 2025, is spread out across…

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival: Celebrating 30 Years!

Rain or Shine Festival! OVER 30 PIPE BANDS! Bringing Scottish Arts to the Pioneer Valley for 30 years, this is the only Scottish Festival in MA, and the 2nd largest…

Rain or Shine Festival! OVER 30 PIPE BANDS! Bringing Scottish Arts to the Pioneer Valley for 30 years, this is the only Scottish Festival in MA, and the 2nd largest in New England. Enjoy incredible music from: Albannach (1:30-3:45 pm), The Devil’s Brigade (4:45 – 7:00 pm – Closing) and start the day with Waking…

Festivals, Plymouth

Plymouth Waterfront Festival

Each August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this free family event along the city’s beautiful waterfront. Activities include a beloved duck race, live entertainment, the popular classic car…

Each August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this free family event along the city’s beautiful waterfront. Activities include a beloved duck race, live entertainment, the popular classic car show and more than 200 arts & crafts vendors and local non-profits. It is a perfect way to enjoy one of American’s most historic cities….

Duckling Day

Duckling Day on Boston Common

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. Every year on Mother’s Day, hundreds of children…

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. Every year on Mother’s Day, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story Led by the Harvard Marching Band, the parade will begin on the Boston…

Girls dressed in green dancing on Family Day

ICC Presents: A Family St. Patrick’s Day

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick’s festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am – 5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Bell & Son,…

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick’s festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am – 5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Bell & Son, Irish step dance performances, crafts, face painting and games – there’s something for everyone to enjoy (AD: $25, CH: $10). Food & Beverage available for…

Girls dressed in green dancing on Family Day

ICC Presents: A Family St. Patrick’s Day

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick’s festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am – 5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Bell & Son,…

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick’s festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am – 5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Bell & Son, Irish step dance performances, crafts, face painting and games – there’s something for everyone to enjoy (AD: $25, CH: $10). Food & Beverage available for…

Girls dressed in green dancing on Family Day

ICC Presents: A Family St. Patrick’s Day

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick’s festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am – 5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Bell & Son,…

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick’s festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am – 5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Bell & Son, Irish step dance performances, crafts, face painting and games – there’s something for everyone to enjoy (AD: $25, CH: $10). Food & Beverage available for…

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