Discover Lowell 2012
A Year-Long Celebration of Lowell’s Cultural Community
Tentative event schedule. Keep an eye here for updates:
February 9-11: WinterFest Arts
WinterFest Arts features the art happenings of the city-wide WinterFest celebration. Highlights include a pop-up shop in the COOL Bus with F.O.B.'s Clothing and a Museum & Gallery Walk, Thursday Feb. 9, 6-9pm. For a full schedule of WinterFest events, click here.
March 30-31: Dickens in Lowell Opening Weekend
Two days of community events, family programs, film screenings and more! Dickens in Lowell exhibit opening reception, Friday March 30, 5-7pm Boott Museum followed by film screening at 119 Gallery. Saturdy the 31st offers fun for the entire family with a production from Theater KAPOW, film screenings, a puppet show, and more! For a full schedule of events, click here.
June 9: In the Acre
A family-friendly neighborhood festival at the North Commom amphitheater featuring live art demos with Western Ave studio artists, a food market featuring Acre groceries and restaurants, musicians, performances and more!
September 22: Riverfest
A celebration of Lowell's rivers and canalways with art activities, ethnic food vendors, live local musicians, performers and more.
October: Kerouac Literary Festival
Celebrate Lowell's own Jack Kerouac with a weekend of readings, lectures, and tours.
October 25: Monster Bash & Halloween Stroll
Downtown family-friendly trick-or-treat event with a haunted house, costume contests, games, and more. In partnership with Greater Lowell Kiwanis Club.
November 24: City of Lights Parade & Holiday Arts Stroll
This signature event features performers, kids' activities, a hot chocolate competition, and a beautiful nighttime parade.
2012 Discover Lowell partners include:
The City of Lowell, Lowell National Historic Park, actionACRE, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Middlesex Community College, Arts League of Lowell, Brush Art Gallery, Boys and Girls Club, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Greater Lowell Kiwanis Club, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lowell Film Collaborative, Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, Coalition for a Better Acre, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, New England Quilt Museum, The Lowell Plan, LCHC Teen Coalition,The Revolving Museum, United Teen Equality Center, Western Avenue Studios, 119 Gallery, unchARTed Arts, Lowell Public Schools, Humanity, Mambo Grill, Downtown Dancewear, Giovanni's Trends, Cobblestone's of Lowell, Lowell Farmers' Market, Lowell Summer Music Series, Paul Sullivan Leadership Institute @ MCC, Greater Lowell Technical High School
We would like to thank our generous sponsors:
