Looking for fun things to do in Greater Lowell with your kids? Check out our Top Picks for the upcoming week, December 18 to 25. ( 😮 Yep, Christmas is in a week, and Hanukkah starts on December 25 too!) We have lots of events and activities on our event calendar in Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tyngsboro, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Westford, Littleton, Groton and beyond.
TOP PICKS THIS WEEK
- The Westford Festival of Trees, Wreaths & Gingerbread has a festive display at the Westford Regency Inn until December 31.
- Book your tickets now for "A Christmas Carol" at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell until December 29! Use code MACKIDLOWELL for $10 off.
- Visit the YMCA for an evening of free winter fun at the Winter Wonderland on Thursday.
- Plan an evening drive to see local holiday lights displays! See our Holiday Light Displays article with addresses for displays in Chelmsford, Billerica and other local communities.
- Join a Winter Solstice Walk at Hawk Valley Farm in Lowell on Friday.
- Got basketball skills? Sign up for the World Basketball Day Skills & Shooting Competition at the Lowell YMCA on Saturday.
- Play together at We Rock The Spectrum's Winter Open Play Party on Saturday. Register in advance.
- Stock up on holiday treats and local produce at the Winter Farmers Market in Chelmsford on Saturday.
- Visit with Santa at the Westford Museum on Sunday afternoon.
- Search for decorated trees in Chelmsford's conservation properties in the Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt.
- Drive or walk through some incredible displays in Methuen, Lancaster, Foxboro, North Andover and more. Check our Christmas Attractions guide and book your tickets ahead.
- Check our Holiday Fun Guide to access information on holiday shows, music, dance, light displays; Christmas tree farms; and much more!
- There are so many fun events happening at local libraries! Be sure to check our Event Calendar; many of the events require advance registration.
- If you don't mind a little drive, check our sister edition Macaroni KID Acton-Concord-Bedford-Lexington for more family fun!
Check our Events Calendar for More Family Fun in Greater Lowell
Have a great week!
Barbara Evangelista, Publisher
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