Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2024-02-17 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City
2024-02-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, 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 illustrate our future Dream City by adding your vison to our mural-sized paper illustration and prototype designs with simple building materials.

Affirmation of Life: Art from Today’s Ukraine | January 31-February 25, 2024 | Reception on Saturday Feb. 3 , 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
2024-02-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
This February, enjoy Affirmation of Life: Art from Today’s Ukraine, presented at the Loading Dock Gallery in cooperation with the Ukraine Cultural Initiative. This colorful show celebrates life as well as Ukrainian heritage, with work ranging from traditional designs to lush abstracts. Working in war-ravaged Ukraine, the artists seek not only to make a living, but to teach and support adults and children, providing much needed healing through the universal language of art. “Art is like oxygen,” says artist Lyubov Mineko. “It makes everyone feel comfortable. Comfortable in the individual existence and comfortable in communication with others. Art unites people.”
Affirmation of Life: Art from Today’s Ukraine runs January 31-February 25, 2024 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA; noon-5:30pm, Wednesday-Saturday; until 4pm Sunday.
Reception 3-5pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lowell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Lowell Kids Week: Weaving With Thread
2024-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Grades 3 – 12, no registration required
Join rangers to learn several different fiber art methods to make your own woven creations. Try your hand at cross-stitch with easy Lowell themed patterns, weave on looms, and even use your fingers to knit a yarn friend. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Lowell Kids Week: Drop in Abstract Art Making
2024-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | All Arts League Of Lowell, 307 Market Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Explore Arts League of Lowell’s show of abstract art and create your own abstract masterpiece using colorful block prints. Learn more about the exhibit at https://artsleagueoflowell.org.

Family Yoga in the deCordova Museum
2024-02-19 10:30 - 11:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Move together as a family! This kid-friendly yoga class weaves a rich balance between the imaginative world of the child with the distinct aspects of yoga practice that support mindfulness, self-regulation and joy. Your instructor comes from the teaching team at On The Mat Yoga in Concord.
For ages 3-12 with a caregiver. Bring a water bottle and a mat.
Meet on the 3rd floor of the Museum.
Afterward, enjoy a picnic (bring your own or grab something onsite from Twisted Tree Café) and explore the Sculpture Park.

Lowell Kids Week
2024-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | lowell humane society, Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Grades K – 6, Registration required
Does your child love animals? Then this event is for them! Come down to the Lowell Humane Society where we will give you a tour of our facility, show how we care for our animals, and meet some fluffy friends. Please register by emailing Jen@lowellhumanesociety.org.

Yoga in the deCordova Museum
2024-02-19 11:30 - 12:30 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Activate your body and mind as a teacher from On The Mat Yoga leads vinyasa yoga surrounded by sculpture and nature.
Bring your mat and a water bottle, and get ready to Namaste! For ages 13+
Meet on the 3rd floor of the Museum!
Afterward, enjoy a picnic (bring your own or grab something onsite from Twisted Tree Café) and explore the Sculpture Park.

Lowell Kids Week: Decorating Band Boxes
2024-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
All ages, no registration required
The Mill Girls used bandboxes to store their hats, clothing, and accessories. These decorative boxes were covered in wallpaper or specially designed patterned paper on the outside. The inside was covered in newspaper showing headlines, articles, and advertisements of the day. Choose among a selection of colorful paper or create your own designs to cover a bandbox. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Lowell Kids Week: Lowell Public School Cozy Open House
2024-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | lowell public schools family resource center, 155 Merrimack St, Lowell, 01852, United States
Pre K – 12, please RSVP online
Come on down to the Lowell Public Schools Family Resource Center! The Resource Center will be giving away books for kids Pre-K through 12th grade. Get cozy with a book, a cupcake and a cup of hot cocoa. You can also have your face painted by one our amazing LPS staff. Let’s continue to ring in the new year with reading goals. See you then! Please RSVP at shorturl.at/aijQ8.

Lighting the Way (Grades 3-5)
2024-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
In the past, labor and daily routines were planned around when the sun rose and set. So how did people see at night before electric light? Explore a historic tavern to find out! We’ll uncover how we learn about the past from the writing and objects people left behind, and learn how to make a working candle from beeswax and a lantern from tin. Kids will learn how people of the past used tools to make the world around them easier to navigate.
This program is recommended for 3rd – 5th graders.
$15 members, $20 nonmembers
Advanced tickets required. Since children will be dropped off for this program, a LHS Children’s Program Participation Form is required, which is available at checkout.

Lowell Kids Week: Video Gaming and Digital Literacy
2024-02-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | YWCA Lowell, 41 Rock St, Lowell, 01852, United States
Grades 9-12, registration required
Join YWCA of Lowell as they explore options for Resume writing, job applications, college essays and video gaming. Spend the morning learning how to complete and formulate responses to many asked questions for job applications and college essays, break for lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the many avenues of video gaming! Fun and informative. Attend all three sessions and receive a Gift Card!! Please register by calling 978-458-9983 or emailing cnapolitano@ywcaoflowell.org

Lowell Kids Week: Short Filmmaking For Kids
2024-02-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Grades 5-8, registration required
Join Longhill Photography for a fun and exciting in person event where kids can unleash their creativity and become mini filmmakers! Kids will learn the basics of filmmaking, from story creation to shooting, lighting, sound, and basic editing of the team’s short film. Our instructor, Scot Langdon, also a Lowell middle school teacher, will guide the group every step of the way, teaching them about storytelling, camera angles, and sound effects. By the end of the workshop, your kids will get to watch their team’s completed film to showcase their talent! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to let your child’s imagination run wild and create something truly special. Sign up now! Only 8 spots available. Please register at bit.ly/4bbHSfi.

Lowell Kids Week: Storytime and Collage Creating
2024-02-20 10:30 - 12:00 | lala books, lala books, 189 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Ages 6-12, registration required
Join Lowell Learns and lala books for a story time, enjoying some great books that use collage as illustrations, then get a chance to make your own collages with the guidance of artist Margarita Krylova. Please Register at https://www.lowelllearns.com

Lowell Kids Week: SWON-- Shipbuilding Women of the Navy
2024-02-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
All ages, no registration required,
During World War II women all over America did industrial jobs to help win the war. Explore a few skills women used to build ships in Boston Navy Yard. Try you hand at building a circuit board. Pose for a “We Can Do It!” selfie. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Lowell Kids Week: Lowell Police Youth Services Boxing Program
2024-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Portuguese American Youth Center, 739 Central St, Lowell, 01852, United States
Ages 10 – 18, reservation required.
Get ready to learn boxing fundamentals and exercise with LPD officers by doing various workout drills and opportunity to hit the boxing bag! Please register by emailing ebouasri@lowellma.gov.

Lowell Kids Week: Critters in the Garden
2024-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Mill City Grows, 19 Hall St, Lowell, 01854, United States
All ages, registration required.
Join Mill City Grows on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 1-2 pm for ‘Critters in the Garden’ to explore all things bugs. Even though the garden looks quiet for winter, there’s still lots going on under the soil. We’ll learn why bugs are important in the garden, use microscopes to get a closer look, and do a critter craft. Activities are for all ages and abilities. Please register at https://forms.gle/MTMZpkBgaztpdr5P8

Lowell Kids Week: Make A Bracelet
2024-02-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Ages 8 – 13, registration required
Come in out of the cold and join Middlesex Community College’s “College for Kids” staff to design and make your own bracelet. Love to accessorize? Create a bracelet with beads of different patterns, colors and sizes that compliment your style. Please register at https://forms.gle/rL7WPLVsVWCmVEnt8

Lowell Kids Week: Family Movie and Craft
2024-02-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Pollard Memorial Library, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
All ages, registration required
Families are welcome to join the Pollard Memorial Library for an animated family movie matinee featuring your favorite video game characters and a craft. Popcorn and soda will be provided while supplies last. *Please notify the library if you have any food allergies.* Space is limited and sign up is required. Please register at https://lowelllibrary.org/events/, or by calling 978-674-1529.

Lowell Kids Week: Engineer It Workshop
2024-02-20 14:00 - 14:45, 2024-02-20 15:00 - 15:45 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
All Ages, Reservations required
Can you design a vehicle to go down a ramp without losing its cargo? Join National Park Rangers to see if you can complete the mission, while being creative and having fun! Please register by calling 978 970-5000.

Lowell Kids Week: Bookmobile Visits
2024-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell, 01852, 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 22nd will happen at the Lowell National Park Visitor Center. Find out more at https://lowelllibrary.org/services/bookmobile/.

Lowell Kids Week: Building Community
2024-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
All ages, no registration required
What do you think is important in a community? Join in with others to create a vibrant and exciting city! Choose a block and decorate it to be your perfect addition to our growing city. Then add it to the map to make your mark! Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.

Lowell Kids Week: Winter Wildlife Exploration
2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Hawk Valley Farm, Hawk Valley Farm, 526 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
All ages, registration required
Enjoy the fresh air and new sights as you search Hawk Valley Farm; from birds overhead to mystery tracks left in the snow. Practice your scientific skills as you search for signs of animal life around this beautiful and historic property. Wildlife tracking guides will be provided. The event will be held outside and is weather dependent. Please register at https://lowelllandtrust.org/kids-week-winter-wildlife-exploration-2/.

Lowell Kids Week: Family Storytime
2024-02-21 10:30 - 11:15 | Pollard Memorial Library, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Children of all ages are invited to this family story time. Join the Pollard Memorial Library for a morning of stories, music, and movement. Space is limited and sign up is required. Please register at https://lowelllibrary.org/events/, or by calling 978-674-1529.

Lowell Kids Week: Multi-Lingual Story Time
2024-02-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Ages 0-8
Join rangers to they share multi-lingual in French, Spanish and English. Hear universal stories that connect us all to Lowell. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.
