Open Streets are a nationwide movement to encourage healthy activities such as walking and biking and the use of streets for outdoor dining, shopping, activities, and more.
An all-volunteer DIY Lowell Project Team organized Lowell’s very own pilot Open Streets event in on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025. It was free fun – family and student friendly! For one afternoon, Merrimack Street between Kirk and Central was closed to vehicular traffic and open to you! More than a thousand people from Lowell and beyond came to celebrate (check out our photo gallery).
So we’re hosting another one this year. Same footprint, same weekend, longer hours, more fun!
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: Noon – 5 PM
Location: Merrimack Street, between Kirk and Central (Parking and transit)
What fun things are there at Open Streets Lowell? Check it out here!
Last Year’s IMpact
1,000+
Attendees Engaged
Number of participants who took part in our vibrant street activities and workshops.
25+
Volunteers Contributed
Dedicated individuals who helped bring the festival to life with their time and energy.
30+
Local Vendors Featured
Celebrating the variety of local businesses that showcased their goods and services.
Behind the scences
Thank you to these passionate individuals who bring Open Streets Lowell to life each year.
2026 Planning Committee:
Ethan Yang, Co-Chair
Brian Bradbury, Co-Chair
Britt Boughner
Brad Burgess
Chris Hayes
Dara Sok
Franky Descoteaux
Melissa Rost
Paulette Renault Caragianes
Rebecca Miskell
Sreyvan Nget
Veronica Holmes