Festival of Wreaths
11 am-5 pm / The Brush Art Gallery and 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.
Holly Jolly Trolley
12-3:30 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 between the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and the Visitor Center. The last run will leave the Visitor Center at 3 p.m. FREE event, no reservation required!
Photos with Santa
1-3 pm / Lowell 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 at 2:30 pm.
Ornament Making
1-2:30 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.
Seasonal Story Time
12-1 pm / NPS Visitor Center
Listen to seasonal stories read aloud at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center and visit the Bookmobile!
Pop Up Shops
12-5 pm / lala books
Visit lala books to peruse a delightful selection of books and check out pop-up vendors for some extra holiday shopping.
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 30th. Each location will have a sign with voting information!
The Gentleman Songsters
5 pm / St. Anne Episcopal Church
Listen to some holiday classics as you enjoy the atmosphere of St. Anne’s Church on Merrimack Street.
Lighting of City Hall
Approx. 5:15 pm / Lowell City Hall
Join us at the end of the parade for the lighting of City Hall.
Lowell Yuletide Market
12-8pm on November 30 & 12-4pm on December 1 / JFK Plaza
Get into the holiday spirit and check gift shopping off your list during DIY Lowell’s Yuletide Market. From 5:30-8 pm on November 30, enjoy live music while shopping!
Window Decorating Competition
Voting will begin on November 30th (at 4pm) and remain open 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.