06/09/2025
By Stephanie Garcia

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is excited to share events happening in the local Lowell community as well as events the OMA office is hosting on campus for students during the summer. Students can also join a staff member virtually on Zoom to chat or talk about anything during the open hours. All events and details are listed below:

In-Person Activities

Exploring Lowell: Check out amazing food, festivals, and activities happening in Lowell all in one website.

Independence Day Celebration
July 4 at 7 p.m. - rain date July 5 | LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken St.
Meet an OMA Student at 7 p.m. in front of the Campus Rec Center to hang out together
Independence Day festivities in Lowell! Fireworks, and fun.

Lowell Folk Festival
July 25 – 27
July 26 3 p.m. meet in front of Campus Rec Center to walk over to the festival together and meet other students who are going.
For three days in downtown Lowell enjoy traditional music, dance, craft demonstrations, street parades, and international foods.

On Campus hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs

Games and Snacks with the Office of Multicultural Affairs Social Justice Center University Crossing 370
Meet some friends at the Social Justice Center for games, snacks and catching up. Beat the heat and stay cool with us in University Crossing.

  • June 11 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • July 25 1-3 p.m.
  • Aug. 19 3-5 p.m.

Campus Recreation Center Meet Up Day
Meet up for ping pong, playing pool and Open Basketball.

  • July 7 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Aug. 13 5:30-7 p.m.

Kayak at the UMass Lowell Boathouse
July 17 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Spend golden hour with OMA at the UMass Lowell boathouse on the water or just enjoying the park. Address is: 500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell MA. (2-hour guided tour $15 per person) Email Stephanie_Garcia@uml.edu to sign up!

Therapy Dogs at OMA
Everyone’s favorite furry friends are back for summer visits and pets. Come spend some time with Boogie and Oakley golden retriever dogs.

  • July 23 1-3 p.m.
  • Aug. 4 3-4:30 p.m.

Open Hangout Hours in the Office of Multicultural Affairs space Social Justice Center University Crossing 370
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Coloring pages, games to play with friends, comfortable hang out spot

In person/Zoom: Drop in to connect with an OMA Staff Person. We are here to connect and talk about anything you would like to chat about.
Through Aug. 26
Tuesdays: 9-11 a.m.
Office: University Crossing 366 or via Zoom.

For any questions please email Stephanie_Garcia@uml.edu