Schedule

November 29th, 2025

  • Festival of Wreaths

    11 AM-5 PM

    The Brush Gallery & Art Studios

    Wreaths will be displayed during "City of Lights" November 30th at The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, 256 Market Street across the courtyard from the National Park Visitor Center.

  • Holiday Market

    11 - 6 PM

    Dutton Street Market, 350A Dutton Street

    Visit the Dutton Street Market to shop artisan vendors and enjoy festive treats in an outdoor vendor market.

  • Open Studios at Western Ave

    12-5 PM

    Western Avenue Studios

    Celebrate Small Business Saturday by buying local from one of the largest artist communities in the state!

  • Holiday Card Crafting

    12 - 2 PM

    ALL Gallery

    Visit the Arts League of Lowell to make your own holiday cards- tap in with your artistic side!

    Appropriate for ages 5 and up.

  • Photos with Santa

    1-3 PM

    Lowell City Hall

    Grab a family photo with Santa!

    *Please note that the line closes at 2:30PM.

  • Holiday Treat Decorating

    1-4 PM

    Little Delights Bakery

    Bring a little creativity to decorate your own holiday treat, while supplies last

  • Roasted Marshmallows

    1 - 5:30 PM

    In front of City Hall

    Stop by the Rotary of Lowell tent for a toasted marshmallow treat. All proceeds support the Rotary of Lowell.

  • Hot Chocolate Competition

    2-4 PM

    Locations throughout Downtown

    Test the hot chocolate from local businesses and vote for your favorite recipe.

  • Warm Up Concert

    3:30-4:15PM

    Arcand Drive Review Stand

    Get warmed up for the parade with an outdoor concert at the review stand, featuring Fee the Evolutionists.

  • Parade

    4:30-5:30PM

    Downtown from Jackson St. to Arcand Dr.

    Take in the annual City of Lights parade. This year’s theme: Holiday Folklore & Fairytales.

  • Lighting of City Hall & Wannalancit Smokestack

    5:15PM (approximate time)

    JFK Plaza

    Join us for the ending of the parade by watching Santa & City leadership flip the switch on City Hall and the Wannalancit Smokestack.

  • Gentlemen Songsters Concert

    6:00-6:45PM

    Saint Anne’s Church

    Warm up at St. Anne’s with a free Gentlemen Songsters concert - a truly cozy way to end the evening.

  • Storefront Decorating Contest

    November 29-December 25

    Vote for your favorite storefront display this year! Participating locations have a poster with instructions on how to vote. Check out the kiosks throughout Downtown Lowell to see a map of participating locations.