Looking for fun things to do in Greater Lowell with your kids? Below are our Top Picks for the upcoming week, April 10 to April 17. We have lots of events and activities on our event calendar in Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tyngsboro, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Westford, Littleton, Groton and beyond.
NOTE: This page is updated every Wednesday afternoon. We have selected events and venues based on the event description but, in most cases, have not attended, so please use your own judgment when choosing events to attend or view. Age descriptions are provided by the event venue. If an event is sold out when we're putting together this list, we don't list it here, to prevent disappointment. Be sure to check our event calendar regularly in advance to catch fun events before they sell out!
NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER
Our calendar is filled with loads of free events in and around Lowell during April Vacation Week! Be sure to check it out and plan your week today!
TOP PICKS THIS WEEKEND
- Enjoy Earth Day Family Fun this Friday at Armand P. Mercier Community Center in Lowell! Participate in an outdoor scavenger hunt and other hands-on activities!
- Children of all ages are invited to join Tewksbury Library for a free concert featuring Mary Beth Maes this Friday at 11am!
- Saturday morning the Westford Sportsmen's Club hosts a free annual Children’s Fishing Derby. This event is open to all children up to the age of 14.
- Saturday, celebrate Khmer New Year in Lowell! Lowell Senior Center will will feature delicious Khmer food, beautiful traditional outfits, and live performances of Cambodian folk dance. Welcome the year of the dragon at Clemente Park where they will play traditional and modern Cambodian games and enjoy food from many vendors. At 12:30pm enjoy the parade from Lowell Senior Center to Clemente Park!
- You won't want to miss the 2nd Annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton this Saturday. The event will feature fabulous and award-winning creators of kids' comic, talks & meet in greets, drawing demos, storytimes and a design your own cover contest!
- This weekend visit the New England Folk Festival in Marlborough, an annual folk festival that blends dance, music, crafts, and food from many places and cultures.
- Public skating is now available at the Hallenborg Ice Pavilion Billerica, on Sunday afternoons from 2:40-3:40 p.m. until April 28.
- We have launched our Summer Camp Guide! Now is the time to start planning for summer!
- Plan the week ahead! Lots of great events throughout the week at our local libraries. Be sure to check out our event calendar this weekend and plan for the week ahead!!!
Check our Events Calendar for More Family Fun in Greater Lowell
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Tessa D'Ippolito, Publisher
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