Discover one of the sweetest deals around for local families this summer! From July 9 to August 14, the Lowell Summer Music Series presents Free Fun for Kids shows at Boarding House Park, 40 French St, in Lowell. On the day of each show, stop by at 10 AM for free arts & crafts, free healthy snacks, and free children's books from Project LEARN. At 11 AM, enjoy a free stage show (see performer list below), followed by trolley rides on the Lowell National Historical Park trolley and free lunches from Lowell Public Schools!
All the details are available online at the Lowell Summer Music Series Free Fun for Kids website.
This summer’s schedule includes the following dates and performers:
 DinoMan! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props including inflatable dinosaurs, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? This program is fun and informative for all ages. |  Curious Creatures A hands-on interactive live animal show for all ages! Get up close and personal with exotic reptiles and other animals from around the world, including a turtle, snake, lizard, alligator, and chinchilla! This engaging show lets parents and children alike handle the animals, while educating in the process. |
 The Yo-Yo Guy John Higby is The Yo-Yo Guy! He has performed his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan, holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records. The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on! This show is great for all ages! |  Animal Craze Baby Animal Petting Zoo The Baby Animal Farm features lambs, baby goats, piglets, chicks, ducklings, and baby bunnies. A knowledgeable attendant will introduce you to the animals and help the children to feed, brush and hold them. Our attendants will answer questions and make sure everyone including the animals are having fun! (Note that this show is on FRIDAY, not Thursday.) |
No show on Wednesday, July 30 |  The Red Trouser Show An amazing, eye-poppingly brilliant physical performance from the internationally trained and toured duo known as The Red Trouser Show will leave you in awe! Routinely winning accolades and awards from all over the world, this physical comedy team made up of Tobin Renwick and David Graham will take your breath away! Do not miss this show! |
 Wednesday, August 6 Robert Clarke, Magician |  Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, American roots and Irish traditional music, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Whether you call it children's music, family music or toddlerbilly, it's sure to please listeners of all ages. |
 Good News Gus Singer, emcee, puppeteer, and magician — Harry and his monster friends are always the life of the party. Harry and Good News Gus has received accolades from both party-goers and professional groups alike. With young and old, Harry's high-energy interactive entertainment is sure to bring laughter, energy, and warm, fuzzy feelings! |  Thursday, August 14Mariana Iranzi Mariana is a native of Argentina, professional bassist, children's music composer and educator graduated from Berklee College of Music. Her show is fun and educational. The assorted flavors of reggae, folk, rock, blues, bossa nova, tango and South American rhythms make the perfect blend for a multicultural recipe the entire family will enjoy. |
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 only a few dollars, depending on how long you stay.
If rain or excessive heat is likely on any of the show days, the snacks and performance will be relocated to the Burgoyne Theater at the Freshman Academy at Lowell High School (John St entrance), directly across from the John Street Parking Garage. A message will be posted by 9:00 AM on the day of the show on the Lowell Summer Music Series website with the details of any weather-related relocation.
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lowell Cultural Council which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
FREE FUN FOR KIDS SERIES MAIN SPONSOR
Nancy & Richard Donahue Charitable Foundation
MAJOR SUPPORT
Parker Lecture Series
Lowell Cultural Council
