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Koliba Afropop and Ben Rudnick at the Free Fun for Kids Shows

Enjoy these FREE shows in Lowell on Wednesday August 9 and Thursday August 10

August 2, 2023

On Wednesday and Thursday mornings until August 17, the Lowell Summer Music Series presents the Free Fun for Kids shows at Boarding House Park, 40 French St, in Lowell. 

Beginning at 10 AM, every show includes free arts & crafts by Lowell National Historical Park, free healthy snacks, free books from Project LEARN and lunch from Lowell Public Schools Nutrition Program. The free stage performance begins at 11 AM.

All the details are available online at the Lowell Summer Music Series website.  

On Thursday August 9th, enjoy a free show by Koliba Afropop!


Koliba brings together musicians from places like Senegal, Mozambique, and Guinea. Dancing and singing along to their African songs and dances, Koliba will surely bring the audiences to their feet with their electrifying and rhythmic performance.


On Thursday August 10th, enjoy a free show by Ben Rudnick & Friends!

Sophisticated melodies, precise instrumentation and witty lyrics that will delight the whole family! The award winning Ben Rudnick and Friends acoustic band is known for its family friendly music featuring instantly hum-able original songs and fun spins on well-known traditional material. Described as a Jerry Garcia like jam band for kids. Winner of a Parent’s Choice Award. Sponsored by Acre Family Child Care.




Location Details:

Use "75 John St, Lowell" on your GPS to go right to the parking garage that's across the street from Boarding House Park. Parking is available at Early Garage, 135 Middlesex Street, Lowell MA 01852. There is free parking with validation (do not park on the first floor which requires advance payment).

If rain or excessive heat is likely on any of the show days, the snacks and performance will be relocated to an indoor "rain location".  A message will be posted by 9:30 AM on the day of the show on the Lowell Summer Music Series website and on the info line 978-970-5200 with the details of any weather-related relocation. Updates can also be found at facebook.com/freefunforkids



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