Good morning, Lowell.

UMass Lowell celebrated its Class of 2026 at a weekend commencement on Friday, May 15 at Martin T.

Meehan Student Center. Over 73 awards were presented + 15 Trustees Keys recognized students with perfect GPAs, marking a celebration of academic excellence.

Teacher Patricia 'Tish' Kelsey, honored for her decades-long commitment, will retire at the end of this school year from McAuliffe Elementary; she leaves behind a legacy of building respectful classroom community (including a student-led pet supply drive with the Lowell Humane Society) that supports learning and compassion.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with a vibrant mix of music and arts in downtown Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM May 30th – 12 AM Jun 1st — Warp and Weft — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with music and arts in downtown Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Experience a multi-day celebration of music and arts inspired by Jack Kerouac.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Ticketed event — Celebrate the creativity and spirit of Jack Kerouac with a vibrant mix of music and arts across Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity and spirit of Jack Kerouac at this vibrant multi-day music and arts festival.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

5 PM - 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate music and arts inspired by the spirit of Jack Kerouac in downtown Lowell.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

Multi-day festival — Various downtown venues — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity and spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and art.

The Rare Occasions Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Tickets from $58 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Rare Occasions in Lowell.

Spring Flea Market

11 AM – 3 PM — Rogers Fort Hill Park — Free Admission — Discover a wide variety of new and gently used items from household goods to handmade treasures.

The Cowsills Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Relive the bubblegum pop era with the legendary Cowsills from Newport, Rhode Island.