Looking for fun things to do in Greater Lowell with your kids? Check out our Top Picks for the upcoming week, December 3 to 10. We have lots of events and activities on our event calendar in Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tyngsboro, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Westford, Littleton, Groton and beyond.
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TOP PICKS THIS WEEK
- Enter our giveaway for four tickets to Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, playing at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00 pm! Submit an entry by Monday, December 15, and a winner will be randomly picked on Tuesday, December 16.
- Looking for ALL the holiday info? Our Holiday Fun Guide will link you to our various holiday guides, including a listing of local holiday events and pictures with Santa; big regional attractions such as drive-through light displays; holiday show tickets to book now; holiday recipes, crafts and tips; holiday train rides; and a Shop Local directory.
- Love decorated trees? Check these events out:
- Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
- 15th Annual Festival of Trees in Wilmington
- Westford Holiday Festival of Trees, Wreaths & Gingerbread
- Home for the Holidays Tree Display at the Billerica Library
- The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford (involves outdoor walking)
- There are plenty of places to visit with Santa this weekend:
- Tewksbury Hospital's Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Friday
- 15th Annual Festival of Trees in Wilmington (Santa will be there Friday evening)
- Tewksbury Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting on Friday
- Photos with Santa at Farmer Dave's
- Winter Craft Fair & Festival in Chelmsford
- Santa Claus Visit and Hayride in Tyngsboro
- Photos with Santa at We Rock The Spectrum in Westford
- GrotonFest Winter on Saturday
- JingleFest in Dunstable
- Billerica Winter Festival & Tree Lighting on Saturday
- North Chelmsford Tree Lighting on Saturday
- Visit with Santa at the Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
- Dracut Tree Lighting and Santa Visit on Saturday
- Cookies and Milk with Santa on Sunday
- Visit with Santa at Weston Nurseries on Sunday
- Chelmsford Holiday Prelude and Tree Lighting on Sunday
- Do some holiday shopping at these holiday fairs this weekend:
- Tewksbury Hospital's Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Friday
- Aldersgate UMC Holiday Faire and Festival on Friday and Saturday
- St. Williams Parish Christmas Fair on Saturday
- West Chelmsford UMC Holiday Fair on Saturday
- Winter Craft Fair and Festival on Saturday
- Westford Academy Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday
- 66th Annual Littleton Holiday Bazaar on Saturday
- The Holly Fair at St. Michael Parish on Saturday
- Holiday Greens Festival in Westford on Saturday
- 3rd Annual Christmas Fair & Toy Drive on Saturday
- JingleFest Craft Fair on Saturday
- The Vienna Boys Choir performs Christmas in Vienna at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Friday.
- Enjoy a whole day of holiday and winter activities at GrotonFest Winter on Saturday!
- See the Gingerbread Village in Chelmsford on Saturday and Sunday.
- Our Day Trip Guide has lots of ideas, from museums to state parks to amusement parks to zoos plus much more!
- There are so many fun events happening at local libraries, farms and indoor play places! 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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