Let's Talk Lowell
2025-09-25 17:45 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Want to join a community dialogue about the issues facing Lowell such as housing, downtown, immigration, transportation, and more? Drop in for roundtable “World Café” style conversations facilitated by DIY Lowell with neighbors, experts, and community leaders. Share your concerns, ideas, and dreams for Lowell – and turn those ideas into action!
We meet fourth Thursdays, January through October, 5:45 pm at LTC (246 Market Street). RSVP at https://diylowell.org/letstalk
Let’s Talk Lowell was inspired by the significant changes Lowell experienced in 2024-25: closures and relocations of arts and cultural organizations, challenges faced by businesses and immigrants, and ongoing heartbreak of homelessness and sustainability issues. These developments highlighted the importance of coming together to address these pressing topics and create a brighter future for our city.
In addition, there are so many people working hard to keep Lowell vibrant, maintain and grow businesses, and help people in need. It’s critical to connect with them and make sure we’re doing all we can to support one another.
DIY Lowell is supported in part by a grant from MassHumanities; in part by the City of Lowell; and in part by generous donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals including the following Comet-level sponsors: Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Enterprise Bank.

"Off the Clock" Networking & Open House at Inn at Hastings Park, Lexington
2025-09-26 17:00 - 18:30 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Join us for a fun evening of networking – Open Houses are informal networking events held at Partner companies.
Open Houses are informal networking events held at member companies. At Open Houses, businesses are invited to introduce themselves to other businesses and enjoy refreshments, beverages, tours, prizes, and more. Don’t forget your business cards!

Vietnam Veteran Dinner: Northborough Legion Post 0234
2025-09-28 17:30 - 21:00 | Vincent F Picard American Legion Post 234, 402 West Main St, Northborough, 01532, United States
Announcing upcoming Vietnam Veteran Dinner at the Northborough Post 9/28.
• Sunday 9/28. 05:30 PM social hour followed by dinner provided to Vietnam Vet and One Guest free.
• Open to Vietnam Veterans from Northborough, Shrewsbury, Westborough, and Southborough currently. Will gage responses.
• RSVP needed for dinner planning by 9/18 via ‘Contact Us’ on website https://americanlegionpost234.com/ or email to alpost234picard@gmail.com
• Any Veteran invited but food reserved for Vietnam Vet w/Guest only.

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.
June 15-August 31, 2025
Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

Boarding House Park
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:15 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join Lowell National Historical Park for Free Fun for Kids with Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park. Each performance is unique and includes so many things to do. Starting at 10:00 am, have blast with music, performances, arts and crafts, free books, snacks, and organized playgroups. These events create joyful, enriching moments for kids and a welcoming space for families to connect and thrive. After the performance, climb on Lowell National Historical Park’s trolley for a free ride.
Learn more about the free concerts for kids on the Lowell Summer Music Series website: lowellsummermusic.org/pages/kids

Halloween Psychic Faire & Vendor Market
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Moonlight & Mindfulness, Moonlight & Mindfulness, 91 Mill St # 7, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Enjoy healing services and psychic readings, plus shop local vendors, and get a treat (no tricks!) at the coffee truck during our Halloween Psychic Faire! Come inside our store to enjoy giveaways as well as healing services like tarot card readings, aura photos, reiki, and more.
This event is free! You can pre-book readings and healing services on our website.

Open Streets Lowell
2025-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Open Streets are a nationwide movement to encourage healthy activities such as walking and biking and the use of streets for outdoor dining, shopping, activities, and more. An all-volunteer team is organizing Lowell’s very own pilot Open Streets event. It’s free fun – family and student friendly! For one afternoon, Merrimack Street between Kirk and Central will be closed to vehicular traffic and open to you!
More info at https://diylowell.org/openstreets
Come for:
Arts and Crafts Market: Local vendors selling unique or handmade goods
Creative Experiences Zone: Free or paid interactive crafting, art demonstrations, and more – kids, students, and adults all welcome!
Community Street: Learn about Lowell through a community group resource fair and activities
Sidewalk Sales and Al Fresco Dining
Music & Dance
Fun Surprises

Reception: Emerge: Celebrating Student Creativity
2025-10-07 17:30 - 18:15 | Lowell City Hall, Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Discover the stunning photography captured by Middlesex Community College’s talented Communication, Art, and Design students including Katie Butts, Alex Chen, Jose Díaz-Torres, Alex Mattson, and Namrataq Rajkarnikar.
Join the reception on Tuesday, October 7th to meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments from City Hall Cafe and music by the MCC Guitarists.

Indigenous Peoples Day Open House
2025-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | The Depot
Before Lexington was Lexington, Indigenous communities have lived in this area for thousands of years. Today, we celebrate them with a free open house at the Lexington Depot to learn more about Native American culture.
9:00 – 10:00 AM, join science educator Fran Ludwig for a guided walk of the Lexington Paint Mine, a nature preserve and perfect showcase of the plants, animals, and minerals used by Native communities. Tour will meet at the Estabrook School parking lot.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, explore the Depot to view all of Lexington’s history, from pre-European contact to today.
From 1:00 – 4:00 PM, join Mashpee Wampanoag Knowledge Keepers Darius and Toodie Coombs to learn about Native culture by making your own wampum necklace and corn husk doll.
FREE!
This event created in collaboration with Native Americans in Lexington (NAIL) and supported in part by a generous donation from Anne W. Lee.

ROXTalks: Economic Mobility in Communities of Color — Healing trauma to unlock economic opportunity
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | online, United States
Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is thrilled to welcome the renowned Reverend Liz Walker as a featured guest in its ROXTalks series. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m., CSR President and CEO Sandra M. McCroom and Rev. Walker will explore the connections between trauma and economic mobility through a virtual community conversation. All are welcome to join this free event by registering at http://bit.ly/4o3I2LG.
At a time when communities of color are reeling from trauma and economic hardship, this episode of CSR’s ROXTalks series is particularly well-timed and especially vital. McCroom and Walker will lead a conversation that reveals how healing trauma can unlock economic opportunity for historically marginalized communities. The conversation will highlight the importance of community healing and care, shared stories, and relational support in building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.
