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133Events this week
12Free things to do
93New spots
96New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Lowell

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 133 events, day by day →

Little Creators STEAM lab!

Tuesday 9:30am · Groton, Massachusetts

Mindful Mama’s Circle

Tuesday 10am · Arlington Street Community Center

Tewksbury 6th Annual Fall Night Out at Luna Rossa

Tuesday 5:30pm · Luna Rossa Tewksbury

Still I Run Greater Boston Chapter Meetup (Run or Walk!) - Lexington Route

Tuesday 6pm · Marathon Sports Lexington, 1728 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA

Magic Modern Format

Tuesday 6pm · The Relentless Dragon

New in Lowell

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Lmtlss Lifestyle

Shopping

Wear your mindset: Lmtlss Lifestyle is a local apparel label from a behind-the-camera creative crew, turning T-shirts, hoodies, hats and jerseys into a declaration rather than just a fit.

lmtlsslifestyle.com ↗

The Loading Dock Gallery

Arts & Culture

Local art that matters: Right over in Lowell, The Loading Dock Gallery is hosting Save Our Schools, a September-long benefit bringing Western Avenue Studios artists together to support March for Our Lives.

theloadingdockgallery.com ↗

Top Donut

Bakeries & Sweets

Fresh donuts, zero fuss: Whether you're a cake, yeast-raised, frosted, or filled devotee, Top Donut has been handcrafting donuts and freshly baked pastries since 1998, thanks to husband-and-wife Robin and Wendy Ley.

topdonut.com ↗

Lowell’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Lowell’s best →

Most read in Lowell

The five stories Lowell readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Jack Kerouac Center in Lowell launches fundraising campaign

    A local foundation has launched a fundraising campaign for the Jack Kerouac Center in Lowell, which will be located in the former St.

    Full story at bostonherald.com ↗

  2. Waltham thrift store gives young adults a job, and shoppers a deal – Waltham Times

    More Than Words, a youth empowerment nonprofit in Waltham, has expanded its Boomerangs by More Than Words thrift store into a full secondhand store.

    Full story at walthamtimes.org ↗

  3. WE REMEMBER THEM: City of Lowell Unveils Garden of Peace Atop Fort Hill Park

    The City of Lowell has unveiled the Greater Lowell Garden of Peace at Fort Hill Park, a quiet spot of reflection in memory of those lost to violence.

    Full story at lowellma.gov ↗

  4. 2,600-2,700 runners expected in Lowell for Baystate races Sunday

    The annual BayState Marathon, BayState Half Marathon and half marathon relay are set to take place in Lowell, Massachusetts.

    Full story at lowellsun.com ↗

  5. Many Trunk or Treat events in Wilmington this month

    Several local Trunk or Treat events are being held in Wilmington, including a free event at the Burlington High School on Oct.

    Full story at homenewshere.com ↗

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The rest of what BaseLocal keeps current for the city.

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