Experience May in the Mill City
Live music, global cuisine, and more!
Join us in welcoming summer to Lowell! Every Saturday in May, visitors and Lowellians alike can enjoy music, food, art, and culture in Downtown Lowell.
Looking for fun on a weekday? Scroll for our calendar featuring events throughout the month.
Don’t miss out on excellent food, from banh mi to chowder - find the dining guide here.
Saturday, May 3rd
2:00PM & 4:00PM - Outdoor Yoga with SUTRA Studio at the Enterprise Bank parking lot on Middle Street
12:00-5:00PM - Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios
The COOL Bus will be running with stops at the Leo A. Roy Garage on Market Street, Stoklosa Middle School, and Western Avenue Studios from 11:00AM-5:30PM
5:00-10:00PM - Points of Light Cultural Celebration at Ecumenical Plaza
Mill City Melodies (busker pop-ups)
12:00-1:00PM - Jesse Eliza at Koto
1:00-2:00PM - Abby Moskow and Lekha & Friends at Brew’d Awakening
2:00-3:00PM - Reverend JJ and the Casual Sinners at Athenian Corner
3:00-4:00PM - Jaime Cain at Cobblestones
3:00-6:00PM - Shelagh Rose at Old Court
4:00-5:00PM - Brian Walker at Little Delights Bakery
Saturday, May 10th
10:00AM-4:00PM Doors Open Lowell at various sites
12:00-5:00PM Spring Busker Festival at Middle & Palmer St.
From circus stunts to juggling magicians to the Party Band, enjoy a celebration of music and culture in Downtown Lowell at the Spring Busker Festival.
Saturday, May 17th
Family Day at Kerouac Park (yard games, live music, and crafts with Lowell National Historical Park rangers from 12:00-5:00PM)
12:30-2:00PM - McKinley’s Mood
3:00-4:30PM - Sons Lunaris
Mill City Melodies (busker pop-ups)
12:00-1:00PM - Charles A at Fuse Bistro
1:00-2:00PM - Justin ‘Jabbo’ Martin at Dragonfly Cafe
2:00-3:00PM - Market St Bazaar at Worthen
3:00-4:00PM - African Roots Band of Boston at Sahel Restaurant
4:00-5:00PM - Liam McCain at Warp and Weft
Saturday, May 24th
Memorial Day Weekend
Check out the Dining Guide for restaurants, eateries, and treats in Downtown Lowell!
Saturday, May 31st
10:00AM-6:00PM Memorial Day Commemoration on JFK Plaza
11:00AM-9:00PM Transfiguration Church Grecian Festival at 25 Fr. John Santos Way
Looking for more?
Check out our calendar below!