We are committed to lift up the events, the artists and the food of so many unique cultures that make up our city. Please take time to explore all the city has to offer.

Watch this space for updates! For more information email: Patricia_Coffey@uml.edu.

See below for a list of ongoing events and click on the plus signs to access lists of events in the city by month.

Ongoing Events

Mondays

  • 6:30 p.m. - Trivia Night at Tremonte, 44 Palmer Street, Lowell.

Tuesdays

  • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Outdoor farmers market at Lowell Community Health Center, 161 Jackson Street, Lowell. Hosted by Mill City Grows until October 31.
  • 5:30 p.m. - Lowell Chess Club plays at Pollard Memorial Library (401 Merrimack St.) and Sundays at 1 p.m. at Mill No. 5.
  • 6 p.m. - Lowell Women’s Walk Club meets in front of Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson Street, Lowell.
  • 7:30 p.m. - Trivia Night at The Old Court, 29-31 Central Street, Lowell.

Thursdays

  • 6-9 p.m. - Spins and needles DJ every 3rd Thursday of the month, Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson Street, 4th Floor, Lowell. See the Mill No. 5 events webpage for more information.
  • 7:30–8:30 p.m. - Free salsa dancing lessons at Panela, 525 Market Street, Lowell (1st and 3rd Thursday of the month). See the Panela website for more information.
  • 8–10 p.m. - Open mic at Gallery Z, 167 Market Street, Lowell.
  • 8:30 p.m. – midnight Salsa dancing at Panela, 525 Market Street, Lowell. See the Panela website for more information.

Fridays

Saturdays

  • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Visit the National Streetcar Museum, 25 Shattuck Street, Lowell. Great for all ages! Inexpensive fees (or you can pick up a museum pass for this or other museums at the Library, courtesy of the Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library). For more information visit the National Streetcar Museum at Lowell website.
  • Live Music - Taffeta at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, hosts music all month long. For information, tickets and the event schedule visit the Taffeta website.

Sundays

  • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: The Farm Market at Mill No 5, 250 Jackson Street, Lowell. Outside during the summer, and on the 4th floor the rest of the year.
  • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Visit the National Streetcar Museum, 25 Shattuck Street, Lowell. Great for all ages! Inexpensive fees (or you can pick up a museum pass for this or other museums at the Library, courtesy of the Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library). For more information visit the National Streetcar Museum at Lowell website.
  • 1 p.m. - Lowell Chess Club plays at Mill No. 5 (near Coffee & Cotton), 250 Jackson St., Lowell.
  • 3 p.m. - Free fitness class for adults and kids (ages 8+) at Tyler Park, 51 Tyler Park, Lowell. Sponsored by Greater Lowell Family YMCA. (No class on Sept. 3).

Events By Month

  • Now – September 27

    The Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway Street, is hosting an exhibit through September 27, showcasing the work of artists over age 60. For information (including how those under age 60 can access the exhibit) visit the city of Lowell's website.

    August 28 – September 8

    The Lowell Taco Stroll (city of Lowell and Greater Lowell Chamber). Stroll on over to the Lowell Taco Stroll website for more information.

    Saturday, September 2

    • 9 a.m. – noon - Join Lowell Litter Krewe for a Circuit Ave. Cleanup. Meet at Circuit & Chamberlain St. See the Lowell Litter Krewe website for more information and to sign up.

    Saturday, September 9

    • 9 a.m. – noon - Join Lowell Litter Krewe for a Cleanup prior to the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race. Meet at Cumnock Hall, University Avenue, Lowell. See the Lowell Litter Krewe website for more information and to sign up to help.
    • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. - FREE. 42nd Annual Banjo & Fiddle Contest, Boarding House Park, 40 French St., Lowell. For more information visit the Lowell Summer Music website.
    • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Craft Fair at Shedd Park Pavilion, 453 Rogers Street, Lowell.
    • Noon – 6:30 p.m. - India Heritage Fest, Lowell Heritage State Park, 160 Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell.
    • 5:30 p.m. - Brazilian flag raising ceremony at City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell. The city of Lowell commemorates flags from many cultures during the year. See the city of Lowell's website for more information.

    Sunday, September 10

    • 2-3:30 p.m. - Lowell Talks: Qualms for the Poor, Lowell National Parks Visitor Center, 246 Market St., Lowell. “Qualms for the Poor” will explore the complex story of poverty within the city of Lowell, from the early days of the city poor farm to contemporary initiatives to combat homelessness. Lowell Talks are community conversations on a wide range of social and political topics, often comparing parallel stories in history with the present.
    • 2:30–4:30 p.m. - Book to Film Book Club Discussion: PUSH: A Novel by Sapphire at lala books, 189 Market St., Lowell. See the Lowell Film Collaborative's website for more information.

    Thursday, September 14

    • 7:05 p.m. - The Graduate at Luna Theatre, Mill No 5, 250 Jackson St., 4th Floor, Lowell. This is a free screening presented by UMass Lowell’s Philosophy department. Seats are first come, first served, and the screening will be followed by a discussion.

    Friday, September 15

    • 2 p.m. - El Salvador flag raising ceremony at City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell. The city of Lowell commemorates flags from many cultures during the year. See the city of Lowell's website for more information.

    Saturday, September 16

    • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race, starts on Market St. near Roy Garage, with the opening ceremonies at 11 a.m.. Check out the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race website for more info.
    • 7:30–8:30 p.m. - Free. Lowell Chamber Orchestra, Donahue Arts Center, 240 Central St., Lowell. For information visit the Lowell Chamber Orchestra website.

    Tuesday, September 19

    • 6:30 p.m. - Free Movie Screening: “Precious” at The Luna Theater, Mill No 5, 250 Jackson St., 4th Floor, Lowell. See the Lowell Film Collaborative's website for more information.

    Wednesday, September 20

    • 5–8 p.m. - Pickleball at Shedd Park (corner of Boylston and Rogers Streets) Join UMass Lowell (UML) faculty, staff, students and community members. Two courts are reserved. One to learn the game of Pickleball, and the other for competitive games! All are welcome. Email: umlpickleball@uml.edu for more info.

    Saturday, September 23

    • 9 a.m. – noon - Join Lowell Litter Krewe on National Public Lands Day with Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, National Park Service and Canalwaters Cleaners. Meet at Davidson Street, Lowell.
    • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. - “One City, Many Cultures” Exhibit Grand Opening. The opening ceremony will take place at Boarding House Park, 40 French St., Lowell. After the ceremony, explore the exhibit space or take part in the celebration in Boarding House Park. See the One City, Many Cultures webpage on the Lowell National Historical Park website for further information.
    • Noon - Lowell Irish Festival, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St. Check out the Lowell Irish Festival website for all the details.
    • 1-4 p.m. - Mill City Grows’ Harvest Celebration on the Farm, 1001 Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell. Free, family fun. See the Mill City Grows’ Harvest Day at the Farm webpage for more information.

    Thursday, September 28

    • 7 p.m. - Trivia at Dragonfly Café, 165 Thorndike St., Lowell.

    Saturday, September 30

    • 9 a.m. – noon - Join Lowell Litter Krewe for an Acre and North Common Cleanup in preparation for the Hispanic and Latinx Festival. Meet at North Common, 413 Fletcher Street, Lowell.
    • 10–11:30 a.m. - Take a tour of Lowell Cemetery, 77 Knapp Ave., led by historian and Registrar of Deeds Dick Howe. Tours begin at the Knapp Avenue entrance. No registration is required for these free and informative tours.
    • Noon – 8 p.m. - Latinx Community Center for Empowerment’s Lowell Hispanic & Latinx Festival, North Common, 415 Fletcher St. For information visit the Lowell Hispanic & Latinx Festival website.

  • Watch this space for updates! For more information email: Patricia_Coffey@uml.edu.

  • Watch this space for updates! For more information email: Patricia_Coffey@uml.edu.

  • Watch this space for updates! For more information email: Patricia_Coffey@uml.edu.