Lowell Kids Week

Visit Lowell MA. Lowell Kids Vacation Week

Lowell Kids Week is a partnership between several organizations in Lowell, Massachusetts, providing free, unique activities for kids and families during a February and April school vacations.

Lowell Kids Week builds connections among a wide variety of local organizations, agencies, businesses, and families, while providing access to fun, inter-generational experiences in our community.

The following events are available now for early registration:

Lil’ Iguana Live!
Lil’ Iguana Live! is a 45-minute music driven, live, interactive stage show featuring the costume character Lil’ Iguana. It reinforces crucial safety messages through themed songs, skits, and demonstrations. Children are engaged throughout the show and are encouraged to participate by answering questions directed towards the audience. Some audience members are selected to participate on stage and become mentors for their peers.
Monday, February 17 | 10AM–11AM | Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Ave.
Ages 4–10
Registration required:  Click here to register or call (877) 544-9355

A small PREVIEW of events that will not require registration:

Youth Matters Media Festival
Join us for a screening of the 2014 Youth Matters Media Festival submissions. All submissions from the talented youth of Lowell will be shown. Refreshments provided.
Saturday, Febraury 15 | 11AM-1PM | Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St.
Ages 10 & up 

Day at the Museum: Boott Mills
Experience the roar of a 1920s weave room with operating looms, see cloth being made, explore interactive exhibits, and enjoy special activities all day long! In honor of President’s Day, admission to the the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (and all other National Parks!) will be free of charge on Monday 2/17.
Monday, February 17 | 11AM-3PM | Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John St.
All ages

Kids’ Bingo
Kids, come play Bingo with your families! There’s lots to do: kids will win toys and stuffed animal prizes, receive free Child ID Kits, Dental Impressions, and check out other fun tables. Free pizza and beverages will be served. Co-sponsored by the Lowell Senior Center and the Lowell Police Department.
Tuesday, February 18 | 12PM-3PM | Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St.
All ages

Lego Club
Do you like to build with Legos? Come to the library and make a masterpiece. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination!
Wednesday, February 19 | 10AM-10:45AM | Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St.
Ages 6 & up

Angkor Dance Troupe Performance
Lowell’s world-renowned Angkor Dance Troupe will present an interactive live performance of traditional Cambodian dance. Please come with you whole family and enjoy a rich cultural experience.
Sunday, February 23 | 2PM-3PM | Mogan Cultural Center 3rd Fl., 40 French St.
All ages

The complete schedule of nearly 50 events will be posted February 1, 2014!

Lowell Kids Week is a partnership-based organization made up of representatives from local groups, agencies, and businesses; our partners volunteer their time and resources to make all programs happen, free of charge.

When: 
February 15 - 23, 2014 - Check the schedule of events on the Lowell Kids Week website for various days and times
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Wednesday, April 1

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Mini Movers at North Shore Children's Museum

Things to do for children in Peabody MA
Mini Movers is an engaging dance and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Led by experienced instructors, the program introduces young children to the world of dance in a safe and nurturing environment.
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Stargazing at Mendel Observatory

Mendel Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night
The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later.  When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs
7:00 pm

Thursday, April 2

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday, April 3

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, April 4

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Music and Movement at North Shore Children's Museum

North Shore, North Shore Childrens Museum in Peabody MA
Music and Movement with Marybeth Maes is an engaging music and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Marybeth brings her guitar and instruments for the children to use while they sing, dance, and play.
10:00 am to 11:00 am

North Shore YCLP Youth Climate Summit 2026

Mass Audubon's North Shore Youth Climate Leadership Program (YCLP) invites you to their annual Youth Climate Summit at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Massachusetts
Mass Audubon's North Shore Youth Climate Leadership Program (YCLP) invites you to their annual Youth Climate Summit, designed by youth, for youth. Youth Climate Summits are an opportunity for young people ages 13-18 to learn about climate change, climate justice, and climate solutions.
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Sunday, April 5

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

CraneOutdoors: Castle Neck Hike in the Dunes

Hiking the Dunes at the Crane Wildlife refuge with the Trustees of Reservations.
While just about everybody on the North Shore has probably been to Crane Beach, the dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle Neck has over six miles of trails, traversing the dunes, maritime...
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm