Lowell Hispanic & Latinx Festival
September TBD | Boarding House Park
A vibrant and culturally rich event that celebrates the diverse and dynamic Latinx community in the region, showcasing the heritage, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx cultures.
https://latinxcenter.org/hlfestival2024/

El Encuentro: Latino Film Festival
October TBD | MCC’s Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, 240 Central St.
Two evenings featuring original short films from all over the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
https://elencuentrofest.com/

Volunteer Fair
October TBD | Edson Hall, St. Anne’s Church, 8 Kirk St.
Discover volunteer opportunities! Connect with Lowell-based organizations, nonprofits, and event organizers to find out how you can get more involved locally.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1557753201476677/

Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival
October TBD | Various Locations in Lowell
The October festival features tours of Kerouac’s Lowell places, panel discussions, readings, jazz and folk music, films, open mic events, poetry competition, book signings, and more.
lowellcelebrateskerouac.org

Lowell Asian American Film Festival
October TBD | MCC’s Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, 240 Central St.
Celebrate Asian-American directed films from across the country for a weekend celebrating art, culture, and diversity.
https://www.middlesex.edu/events/laaff.html

Poe in Lowell Festival
October TBD | Various Locations in Lowell
Celebrate author Edgar Allan Poe's three visits to Lowell between 1848 and 1849, with art exhibits, a goth pageant, horror-writing workshop, readings of Poe's short stories, and reimagining Poe's life and work through spoken word, music and dance.
https://linktr.ee/poeinlowell

Baystate Marathon
October 19 | Lowell
One of the most flat, fast-paced races in the country, the Baystate Marathon is a Boston Qualifying marathon that welcomes recreational, amateur, and competitive elite runners.
https://www.baystatemarathon.com/

MonsterBash
October 25 | Lowell
Trick or treat at local businesses and experience Lowell City Hall transformed into a haunted house. Spice up the evening with Pumpkins 🎃 & Pints! Discover more of what Downtown Lowell has to offer with family fun and craft beer!
https://www.likelowell.com/monsterbash

City of Lights
November 29 | Downtown Lowell
Lowell’s annual City of Lights welcomes the holiday season with family-friendly activities, a parade that marches through historic downtown, and the lighting of City Hall.
https://www.lowellcityoflights.org/

Culinary Celebration
December TBD | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St
Our 3rd annual Culinary Celebration showcases Lowell’s unique and diverse food scene, and features live music.