The Lowell Summer Series presents music, performances, arts and crafts, free books, snacks, and organized playgroups. These events create joyful and enriching moments for kids, as well as a welcoming space for families to connect and thrive.

10:00 AM:

• Free Arts & Crafts by Lowell National Historical Park
• Free Children’s Books from Project LEARN
• Free Healthy Snacks from our natural foods sponsors
• Free lunches from the Lowell Public Schools Nutrition Program

11:00AM:

• Live Entertainment from the Stage

Performence Lineup:

Dino-Mam!

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props including inflatable dinosaurs, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? This program is fun and informative for all ages.

Curious Creatures

Thursday, July 10, 2025

A hands-on interactive live animal show for all ages! Get up close and personal with exotic reptiles and other animals from around the world, including a turtle, snake, lizard, alligator, and chinchilla! This engaging show lets parents and children alike handle the animals, while educating in the process.

The Yo-yo Guy

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

John Higby is The Yo-Yo Guy! He has performed his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan, holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records. The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on! This show is great for all ages!

Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, American roots and Irish traditional music, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Whether you call it children's music, family music or toddlerbilly, it's sure to please listeners of all ages.

The Red Trouser Show

Thursday, July 31, 2025

An amazing, eye-poppingly brilliant physical performance from the internationally trained and toured duo known as The Red Trouser Show will leave you in awe! Routinely winning accolades and awards from all over the world, this physical comedy team made up of Tobin Renwick and David Graham will take your breath away! Do not miss this show!

Robert Clarke

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Boston Magician and Juggler Robert Clarke started performing at the age of 16, training in 'The Suspenders,' a juggling group from his hometown on Cape Cod. Robert began learning juggling, magic and comedy skills and it was then he knew that this was the beginning of his career. He performs all over New England and beyond.

Animal Craze

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The Baby Animal Farm features lambs, baby goats, piglets, chicks, ducklings, and baby bunnies. A knowledgeable attendant will introduce you to the animals and help the children to feed, brush and hold them. Our attendants will answer questions and make sure everyone including the animals are having fun!

Good News Gus

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Singer, emcee, puppeteer, and magician — Harry and his monster friends are always the life of the party. Harry and Good News Gus has received accolades from both party-goers and professional groups alike. With young and old, Harry's high-energy interactive entertainment is sure to bring laughter, energy, and warm, fuzzy feelings!

Mariana Iranzi

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Mariana is a native of Argentina, professional bassist, children's music composer and educator graduated from Berklee College of Music. Her show is fun and educational. The assorted flavors of reggae, folk, rock, blues, bossa nova, tango and South American rhythms make the perfect blend for a multicultural recipe the entire family will enjoy.

Additional Details

OUTDOORS: Boarding House Park, 40 French Street, Lowell, MA. Pay parking is available at the John Street (Downes) Parking Garage, 75 John St, Lowell, MA 01852.

INDOORS: If an event is moved due to rain or excessive heat, a message will be posted on our website homepage by 9 AM on the day of the show. In that case, the event will relocate to the Burgoyne Theater at the Freshman Academy (John Street entrance), directly across from the John Street Parking Garage.