Festival of Wreaths Holiday Event
11 am - 4 pm / The Brush Art Gallery and Studios
Wreaths will be displayed during "City of Lights" November 25th at The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, 256 Market Street across the courtyard from the National Park Visitor Center.
Photos with Santa at City Hall
1 - 3 pm / City Hall
Come get your holiday family photo taken with the star of the North Pole himself! Keep in mind that this is Santa’s busy season so he has to close the line promptly!
Ornament Making Crafts
1-3 pm / ALL Gallery
Arts League of Lowell at 307 Market St. will have a colorful ornament making activity for children 5 and up, in their beautiful gallery (Parents should remain with children). Also be sure to admire their creatively decorated holiday window.
Holiday Cupcake Decorating
1-4 pm / Little Delights Bakery
A little creativity and a delicious treat to start off the holiday season! Enjoy cupcake decorating at Little Delights Bakery—they’ll provide everything you need, just bring your imagination.
Free Screening of “The Grinch” (2018)
2 pm / Middlesex Community College Donahue Academic Arts Center
Get out of the cold and stop by the MCC Donahue Academic Arts Center for a free screening of “The Grinch” (2018).
Lighting of City Hall
Join us at the end of the parade for the lighting of City Hall.
Magic by Bonaparte
12 pm / Lowell National Historical Visitor Center
Boston area magician Bonaparte, will entertain audiences with a fun-filled show at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St.
Holly Jolly Trolley
12 - 3 pm / From the Boott Cotton Mills
Jump on the Lowell National Historical Park's "Holly Jolly Trolley," complete with Ranger Elves, music, and holiday decorations! The trolley will run continuously from the Boott Cotton Mills. The last run will leave at 3 p.m. FREE event, no reservation required!
Holiday Victorian Carolers
Strolling Carolers throughout Downtown – 1 - 3:30 pm
Keep a lookout for the Holiday Victorian Carolers performing downtown:
1-1:30 pm - Little Delights Bakery
2-2:30 pm - lala Books
3-3:30 pm - City Hall
Hot Chocolate Competition
2 - 4 pm / Downtown Lowell
It’s time for the annual Hot Chocolate contest! Competition will run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 25. Each location will have a sign with voting information!
Participating Businesses:
Purple Carrot Bread Co - 107 Merrimack St
Time Out Cafe and Eatery - 72 Merrimack St
Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus - 61 Market St
Gallery Z - 167 Market St
Pizzelle (Sweet Lydia’s) - 189 Market St
**Pop-up at lala books.
Coffee & Cotton - 250 Jackson St, 4th Floor
Window Decorating Competition
Voting will be November 25th (at 4PM) through December 25th- so you'll have plenty of time to pick a favorite! Each window will have a poster with instructions on how to vote.
Participating Locations:
Enterprise Bank - 222 Merrimack St
MassHire Lowell Career Center - 107 Merrimack St
Dramatically Incorrect Theater Group and Dance Company - 60 Merrimack St
Shear D’Zines - 11 Central St
Gallery Z - 167 Market St
Allura Salon & Spa - 173 Market St
lala books - 189 Market St
Arts League of Lowell (ALL) - 307 Market St
Gormley’s Cafe - 343 Market St
The Social Pup - 34 Jackson St
Mill No. 5 - 250 Jackson St
4th Floor
Sweet Pig Press
Coffee & Cotton
Over the Spoon
Dow’s Soda Fountain
One Urban Tribe
Pizzelle (Sweet Lydia’s)
5th Floor
Hive & Forge/Red Antler