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FREE FUN FOR KIDS

Bring the kiddos and join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August!

These free events feature music, fun performances, arts and crafts, free snacks and more.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

FREE FUN FOR KIDS SERIES SPONSOR: The Nancy L. & Richard K. Donahue Charitable Foundation

MAJOR SUPPORT: Lowell Cultural Council / Massachusetts Cultural Council
Parker Lecture Series
 

PREVIOUS PERFORMERS

Hot Tamale Brass Band

The Hot Tamale Brass Band takes kids on an exciting excursion into New Orleans jazz, festive Mardi Gras and funky parades at theme parties and as a second line brass band for all types of parades.

The Hot Tamale Brass Band plays Dixieland for people of all ages!

Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys

Multi-award winning, Boston-based family music performer, Vanessa Trien, and her band of musical friends, lovingly called The Jumping Monkeys are known for highly interactive and energetic shows, featuring plenty of group singing and movement. Together, they create a joyful, acoustic instrument and harmony-rich folk/pop/world sound all their own. 

Curious Creatures

Curious Creatures teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals.  The presentation is hands-on, interactive and can be tailored to meet your individual needs.  The kids can include interesting facts and stories about our creatures in an educational and entertaining environment. 

Airborne Comedians

The Airborne Comedians are two performers who've traveled the globe performing their high-energy, unorthodox comedy juggling show to the delight of all ages.Dan Foley and Joel Harris throw and catch birdbaths, lawn-chairs, electric guitars, and baseball bats in their hilarious juggling routines while balanced atop 6- and 7-foot-high unicycles! A sure bet to make you laugh.

Spirit of Africa

Get ready to embark on an electrifying journey to West Africa with Spirit of Africa! Feel the rhythm of the drums pulsating through your veins as master drummer, dancer, and singer Mohammad Kalifa Kamara leads the way. Experience the vibrant colors, infectious beats, and exhilarating dances of West Africa, transporting you to a land filled with energy and excitement. Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we celebrate the Spirit of Africa.

Peter Panic

Peter Panic started juggling in 1981 and became a full time professional in 1987. Since then he has delighted audiences in all 50 of the United States.

Come and see all of the fun that you will be having.

Trend N Motion

Through hip hop dance, children learn about nature with fun animal facts and follow along to get their own bodies moving in dances that emulate animal movements in this energetic video program for the whole family.

Ben Rudnick & Friends

Ben is a musician, singer-songwriter and composer who has performed and recorded family music with his band, Ben Rudnick and Friends, since 2000! Some of their hit songs include A Frog Named Sam, Sally Salamander, Chicken Soup Ballad and tons more! Together, they discuss turning A Frog Named Sam into its own musical, filming the music videos for their songs, winning seven Parents' Choice Awards for his work in the music business and many more!

Good News Gus

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!

SCHEDULE:
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
11:00AM
Live Entertainment from the Stage

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: In the event of inclement weather, Free Fun For Kids events will be moved indoors.

Thanks to this year's sponsors!