All Ages

Get a jump start on your weekend with the Second Friday Program at the MIT Museum!  Second Friday Programs are FREE and are oriented for open exploration with opportunities to attend performances, demonstrations, and lectures through out the museum galleries.

Peabody Essex Museum is host to one of the finest examples of Gothic tapestry in existence now through the end of 2012!  Come see this set of four massive, 36 foot-long tapestries that depict the North African military campaigns of Portugal's King Alphonse V during the crusades in the 15^th Century.  Experience medieval life through this tapestry with depictions of knights, ships, fortresses, weaponry, armour, attire and other details of the period. The four tapestries were recently restored to their finest condition in centuries, and are presented at PEM as an immersive, two-gallery experience before returning to Spain.

The American Textile History Museum in Lowell presents 'Suited for Space' - an exhibit dedicated to the exploration of space and the clothing that made it possible!  This exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum invites you to explore the world of 'wearable spacecraft' and discover the solutions that enabled astronauts to stay alive in the extreme conditions of orbital space and beyond.

Come join Merrimack Valley's premiere children's chorus, Treble Chorus of New England , as they celebrate the holidays with 'Make a Joyful Noise'.Come join the Training, Concert and Schola choirs as they sing the beautiful music of the season!