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Free Fun for Kids Shows July 8 & 9: Good News Gus and Jungle Jim

Enjoy free snacks, crafts and books at 10 am and then the Free Fun for Kids show at 11 AM

July 1, 2026

From July 8 to August 13, 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.  

On July 8 and July 9, enjoy the following performers:


Man with puppet
Wednesday, July 8
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!



Man in a flowered shirt
Thursday, July 9
Jungle Jim
Jungle Jim uses his skills and humor to perform an energy-driven, family-focused balloon magic show that leaves audiences delighted and inspired! With over two decades in the family entertainment industry, Jim Manning is a seasoned professional who has been captivating audiences in the New England region since 2004.


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.



Mass Cultural Council logo

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



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