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
Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City

Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Sunday, February 18 through Sunday, February 25, 10:00am – 2:00pm Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week and this year’s theme “Welcome to the Future”! Engage in some everyday engineering as we design a city where we can all thrive together while celebrating our uniqueness and supporting the planet we share. Help us collaboratively […]

Free with admission

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 […]

Free

Lowell Kids Week: Games Around the World

Mogan Cultural Center 40 French Street, Lowell, United States

All ages Traditional schoolyard games are an important part of childhood—no matter the culture! Join rangers to learn a game from around the world or teach us your favorite game! Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Free
Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City

Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Sunday, February 18 through Sunday, February 25, 10:00am – 2:00pm Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week and this year’s theme “Welcome to the Future”! Engage in some everyday engineering as we design a city where we can all thrive together while celebrating our uniqueness and supporting the planet we share. Help us collaboratively […]

Free with admission

Lowell Kids Week: Swa Pol (Monkey Dance) Workshop

Mogan Cultural Center 40 French Street, Lowell, United States

Ages 9-15; Registration required Learn about the dance and history of the Angkor Dance Troupe. Enjoy watching a Swa Pol (Monkey Dance) performance and then practice the movements with our dancers and instructors, accompanied by music.

Free

Lowell Kids Week: Making Musical Instruments

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

All ages Come learn about musical instruments from around the world and try your hand at creating one of your own to take home. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

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Lowell Kids Week: Instrument Petting Zoo

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

All ages; Registration required Many instruments large and small will be waiting to be played! Come by to try a drum or a ukulele, an "otto" or a thumb harp...or go on an instrument scavenger hunt! A time to explore and engage, with musicians available for instruction or just plain fun. Please Register at https://lowelllearns.com.

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Meet the Artist: Jenn Sherr

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Meet local artist Jenn Sherr who is known for transforming everything from furniture to shoes using decoupage, the art of decorating objects with paper cutouts. Come use your creativity to decoupage a picture frame with a variety of materials.

Free with admission

Hands on History

Looking for a fun activity to do with the whole family? Join a Ranger in a weaving workshop! Learn how cloth is designed, patterned, and made in this unique hands-on workshop. Experiment with different patterns and colors to weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms. Learn the difference between a warp and weft […]

Free

Songs & Secrets of Open Door Theater’s Wizard of Oz!

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Look behind the curtain of Open Door Theater's (www.opendoortheater.org) newest show, The Wizard of Oz. In this timeless well known classic, where, Dorothy travels to a magical land over the rainbow, makes friends, has adventure and realizes that she has the power to create her own future. Join the cast and crew for a sneak […]

Free with admission