Kids Week: Weaving Workshop

Kids Week: Weaving Workshop

All Ages, Reservations Required Learn how cloth is designed, patterned, and made in this unique hands-on workshop. Weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms. Learn the difference between warp and weft, and have fun in the process! Please register by calling 978 970-5000.

Free

Lowell Kids Week: Night at the Museum—Beginnings of Two Revolutions

All ages Come experience the Boott Cotton Mills Museum after hours. The looms have quieted but there’s still so much to experience in the museum. Join rangers from Minute Man NHP and Lowell NHP who will be dressed in historical clothing and comparing the beginning of the American Revolution to the beginning of the Industrial […]

Free

Lowell Kids Week: Try Fabric Printing

Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

All Ages Join rangers from two national parks to design and print your own patterns on fabric. Use inspiration from 19th Century fabric swatch books and fabric made here in Lowell. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Free

Lowell Kids Week: English Classes for Kids

International Institute of New England 101 Jackosn Street, Suite 2, Lowell, United States

Ages Toddler-5; Registration required Clients of IINE can bring their toddler to five year old to learn English as a family including Music, Crafts, Healthy Snacks, and learn about Learning Apps. Please register by calling 978-459-9031.

Free

Lowell Kids Week: Owls of Lowell in the Winter

Grades Pre-K-12; Registration required Come to the Lowell National Historic Park Events Center to meet some owls that you might see in Lowell this winter. Learn how to spot different owls, recognize their calls and find out where to spot them. You might have an owl in your backyard or nearby park and not know […]

Free

Lowell kids Week: Maritime Connections

Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

All ages Join rangers from three national parks to experiment with crafts that relate to our maritime neighbors. Learn to twist rope and how it would be made in centuries past. Create your own house flag so you can help others identify your home or ship as yours and try different methods to fold your […]

Free
Lowell Kids Week: Water Room Workshop

Lowell Kids Week: Water Room Workshop

All ages, registration required Desing, build, and operate a canal system just as the Proprietors of Locks and Canals did in Lowell in the early 1800s. All participants will get hands-on canal building experience (no experience required.) Be ready to have a great time and maybe, get a little wet! Please register by calling 978 […]

Free

Lowell Kids Week: Buildwave: A Hands-On Building Game!

Pollard Memorial Library Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Grades K-6; Registration required Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! During the workshop children create with over a dozen building materials including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the […]

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Lowell Kids Week: Water Room Workshop

Lowell Kids Week: Water Room Workshop

All ages, registration required Desing, build, and operate a canal system just as the Proprietors of Locks and Canals did in Lowell in the early 1800s. All participants will get hands-on canal building experience (no experience required.) Be ready to have a great time and maybe, get a little wet! Please register by calling 978 […]

Free

Lowell Kids Week: Family Movie & Game Night!

Mercier Center 21 Salem Street, Lowell, United States

All ages; Reservations required The Lowell Housing Authority, Lowell Police Dept., and Lowell Fire Dept. welcome families to a fun movie & game night! Games will be from 4-6pm & the movie will begin at 6pm. Giveaways and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP at https://fb.me/e/2UXr0rh3N

Free

Lowell Kids Week: Birding Walk

All ages Join a ranger for a birding walk through Lowell's urban landscape! Over the course of an hour we will work together to spot and identify common birds, and learn some of the basics of birding. We will have some birding supplies on hand (such as binoculars and field guides) to lend out for […]

Free
Lowell Kids Week: Bookmobile Visits

Lowell Kids Week: Bookmobile Visits

Mogan Cultural Center 40 French Street, Lowell, United States

Visit the librarians of the Pollard Memorial Library bookmobile as they join the “Building Community,” "Poetry in Parks," and "Games Around the World" events at Lowell National Historical Park. Discover a new book that you can check out that day and even sign up for your own free library card! The Bookmobile event on the […]

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