Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Poe in Lowell returns as a three-day festival that celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s visits to the city and marks the 30th anniversary of Meg Smith’s events—local venues will host spoken word, live music, dance, film screenings and art exhibits from October 24 to 26. Inside Lowell
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, UMass Lowell’s Lowell Center for Space Science and Technology signed an agreement with Space Centre Australia LLC to form a global consortium for aerospace research— the five-year deal gives researchers access to a C-130J-30 Super Hercules Research Aircraft from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility and allows more institutions to join future space and environmental missions. Inside Lowell
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lowell and the Lowell Historic Board will host the Sun Sign Restoration Lighting on Monday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium (50 East Merrimack St.). The event will feature restored LED lighting that mimics the original neon design from 1934, supported by a $60,000 city grant. Inside Lowell
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Crafting Herbal Salves and Lip Balms Workshop
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — SUTRA STUDIO — Members: $40, Nonmembers: $50 — Immerse in the art of natural skincare by crafting herbal salves and lip balms.
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BCI’s Lowell Learning Center’s Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat
4-6 p.m. — Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants — Free entry — Enjoy a spooktacular, sensory-friendly Halloween with crafts, games, and candy for families with children aged 1 to 10.
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UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Providence Friars
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Season tickets available — Catch the excitement of college hockey as the River Hawks take on the Friars.
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Saint Anselm Hawks vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks Women's Basketball
1-1 a.m. — Costello Athletic Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's basketball matchup as the Hawks battle it out on the court.
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UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. New Hampshire Wildcats
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Check the excitement as the River Hawks face off against the Wildcats in an action-packed match.
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EL CONCIERTAZO in Lowell, MA
8:00 PM — Lowell Masonic Center — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a lively concert featuring various captivating artists in the heart of Lowell.
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CBA Community Swap
10 AM – 1 PM — Mercier Center — Free of cost — Swap gently used items with your neighbors and find new treasures at this community event.
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Walker Hayes: Unplugged
4-8 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Experience an intimate acoustic journey through Walker Hayes' life and music.
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