Lowell Kids Week

Stories, Songs, and Silliness: April Play-cation recap

lowellkidsweek — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:15:51 +0000

A huge thanks to everyone who joined us for last week’s April Play-cation! Families enjoyed a nature walk, created clay masterpieces, wrote original songs, wove colorful cloth, invented with Legos, and so much more.

Ranger Marieke and young musicians at April Play-cation!

It was a difficult week for the Boston area, but we are so thankful for the strong, creative community of families who attended events. At Lowell National Historical Park, kids participating in the week’s Songwriting Workshops composed and performed songs about friendship, the Lowell community, another song about the awesome city of Lowell, and what makes them happy. (Click the links for audio!)

Thanks also to our partners at the American Textile History Museum, Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell Senior Center, Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, Tsongas Industrial History Center, Lowell Recreation Department, and Lowell National Historical Park. All of us have lots of family activities planned for summer, so stay tuned by following Lowell Kids Week on Facebook and Twitter!

April Play-cation 2013 Schedule!

lowellkidsweek — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:00:30 +0000

Are you ready for Play-cation?

Check out all the activities we have planned for April Vacation, April 16-20, and start planning your week now!

Featured Event! Weaving Workshops

lowellkidsweek — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:51:04 +0000

A rare opportunity for kids to weave their own cloth using the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s special kid-sized looms. Design a color scheme and pattern, then get to work creating a cloth masterpiece!

Wed 2/20 and Thurs 2/21 at 2PM and 3PM. There’s still time to reserve your spot by calling (978) 970-5000!

Featured Event! Movie Tickets: Escape from Planet Earth

lowellkidsweek — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:58:39 +0000

Have you gotten your free movie passes yet? Don’t wait! Free movie passes to see Escape from Planet Earth at the AMC Loews Methuen are going fast! Click here for info on how to register.

Featured Event! Night at the Museum

lowellkidsweek — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:09:16 +0000

Jonathan Parker/NPS

Need something to look forward to after a long weekend of shoveling? How about a family night out?

Find out what goes on after-hours in the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! Explore the museum for free and enjoy all kinds of special evening activities for families with the Tsongas Industrial History Center on Tuesday 2/19. Reserve your spots today by calling (978) 970-5000.

Featured Event! Get Growing

lowellkidsweek — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:44:06 +0000

Spring is just around the corner…Well, almost! Dig into gardening fun with Mill City Grows on Wednesday, 2/20 from 2PM-3PM. Plant seeds, explore the soil, and taste some yummy garden treats!

Space is limited and spots are filling fast! Call (978) 970-5000 now to reserve yours.

Featured Event! Kids & Grandparents Bingo

lowellkidsweek — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:00:46 +0000

Pizza, prizes, and bingo fun for kids, grandparents, and the whole family! Come play bingo at the Lowell Senior Center, and enjoy free pizza, prizes, and lots more giveaways and activities courtesy of the Lowell Police Department and other sponsors!

Welcome

lowellkidsweek — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:06:21 +0000

Thanks for a great Lowell Kids Week!

We had a fun, fabulous week with all of you, and look forward to Lowell Kids Week 2014!

Want more year-round free family fun? Click here email to receive email updates about family events from our partners at Lowell National Historical Park.

Lowell Kids Week is a community-wide week of free family activities that takes place annually during February school vacation in Lowell, Massachusetts. We seek to build connections among a wide variety of local organizations, agencies, businesses, and families, while providing fun, intergenerational experiences.

Featured Event! Angkor Dance Troupe Performance

lowellkidsweek — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:37:50 +0000

credit: Jim Higgins

Don’t miss Lowell’s world-renowned Angkor Dance Troupe‘s special family performance during Lowell Kids Week 2013! See some of the Troupe’s youngest performers put on an exciting show that will amaze kids (and adults!) of all ages. The Angkor Dance Troupe preserves and shares the traditions of Cambodian performing arts; reserve your spots to share in this living tradition today.

When: Saturday February 23, 1PM-2PM
Where: Mogan Cultural Center, 3rd Fl.
Free, pre-registration required by calling (978) 970-5000.