Family Weekend
Save the date for Family Weekend 2026! October 23-25!
Engaging River Hawk Families
Family Programs is excited to offer a variety of events and programs to our River Hawk parents and families.
Get to Know Lowell
Get to Know Lowell is a series of engaging events designed to help students and their families connect with Lowell as their home away from home. Through food tours, cultural festivals, and local outings, each program highlights the places and experiences that shape student life.
Designed for parents, families, and students to enjoy together, these events offer opportunities to explore the community, build connections, and better understand the city your student will call home.
Lowell Spinners Game
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Drop-in ice cream and meet and greet
- 5 p.m.: Game start time
Kick off Father's Day weekend with a fun evening at LeLacheur Park! Enjoy ice cream on the Campus Recreation Center patio before cheering on the Lowell Spinners. Perfect for families, parents, and students! $10 per ticket.
Lowell Spinners Game Registration
Come with us to the Lowell Folk Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2026
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us for a day at the Lowell Folk Festival with easy parking and staff support to guide you. Then enjoy live music, food, and cultural experiences with your family. Free of cost.
Come with us to the Lowell Folk Festival Registration
Taste the Acre Food Tour
Saturday, August 8, 2026
12:45 to 3 p.m.
Explore Lowell's Acre neighborhood on a guided food tour featuring local flavors and cultural favorites. A great afternoon outing for families, students, and food lovers alike. $30 per ticket.
Taste the Acre Food Tour Registration
Lowell Canal Tours
Summer 2026, exact date to be determined.
Discover Lowell from the water on a guided canal tour through the city's historic waterways. This relaxing and education experience is perfect for families and students looking to learn more about Lowell's rich history.