Lowell Summer Music Series Kids' Shows

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Dates:	Only on 7/9, 7/10, 7/16, 7/17, 7/31, 8/6, 8/7, 8/13, 8/14 between 7/9/25 - 8/14/25
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Music & Concerts

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Enjoy free performances for kids at Lowell's Boarding House Park on Wednesdays & Thursdays in July and August!

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

View Performance 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.

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HOURS

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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

WEBSITE

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lowellsummermusic.org/pages/free-fun-for-kids

LOCATION

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40 French Street, Lowell, MA, 01852 map
Phone: (978) 970-5200

Boarding House Park
40 French Street
Lowell, MA
(Outdoors)

From Rte. 495: Take Exit 35c to the Lowell Connector. Follow the Lowell Connector to its end.
From Route 3: Take Exit 30 to the Lowell Connector. Follow the Lowell Connector to its end.
Turn left onto Gorham street and continue on Central street. Turn left onto Merrimack street. Take an immediate right onto John street. Go two blocks to the John Street Parking Garage on the right. Walk across French street to the park.

TIPS

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In the case of inclement weather (rain or excessive heat):
A message will be posted by 9:30AM on the day of the show on the home page of this website and on our info line 978-970-5200 with the details of any weather-related relocation. If the show is relocated, it will be moved indoors to the Cyrus Irish Auditorium at Lowell High School located diagonally across French Street from Boarding House Park.
Relocated performances start at the same times as at the park.