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Top Things to Do with Kids in Greater Lowell This Week

Check our list of top pick attractions, activities and events for families

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher December 24, 2024

Looking for fun things to do in Greater Lowell with your kids?  Check out our Top Picks for the upcoming week, January 15 to 22.  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

  1. Is your family interested in getting outdoors in winter? Check out S'No Jam on the Chelmsford common on Saturday. Learn about winter survival and outdoor camping from local Scouts.
  2. Bring your family to a community January Birthday celebration at We Rock The Spectrum in Westford on Sunday!  Register in advance.
  3. Summer is coming, it really is! Our Summer Camp Guide is filling up with lots of fun camps for the kids.  Book their spots now!  Meet camp representatives, gather information and enter giveaways at our Summer Camp & Kids Activities Fair on February 2 in Bedford!
  4. Wamesit Lanes is hosting a free Sensory-Friendly Bowling event on Sunday. Register in advance!
  5. Our updated A to Z Indoor Play Guide has lots of ideas for these super-cold winter days, or check our event calendar -- we've added lots of Open Plays and Open Gyms.
  6. See the UML River Hawks men's ice hockey team take on Stonehill College at the Tsongas Center Saturday evening.
  7. See our Winter Day Trips guide for lots of ideas for fun winter activities when you have a whole day to fill.
  8. Stock up on treats and local produce at the Winter Farmers Market in Chelmsford on Saturday.
  9. Get the kids out on the ice this weekend! The Chelmsford Forum and Hallenborg Ice Rink in Billerica have public skating times on Sunday, and the ice is thick enough for outdoor skating at most local ponds (be sure to take all precautions).
  10. Dig out the swimsuits and enjoy a Family Swim at the Shawsheen Community Pool on Sunday.
  11. There are so many fun events happening at local libraries!  Be sure to check our Event Calendar; many of the events require advance registration.
  12. 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

barbarae@macaronikid.com



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