Open Streets Lowell cannot exist without community support. Please consider supporting us in one (or all!) of the following three ways:
sponsor us
Open Streets Lowell would not be possible without its generous sponsors. In our inaugural event, we reached more than 1k attendees across Greater Lowell and featured over >30 local artists and small businesses (see our impact summary). Attendees had a blast celebrating what Lowell had to offer (see our photo gallery).
For 2026, we are offering a number of sponsorship levels. Revolutionary Valley, the region’s tourism council, is our fiscal agent for business sponsorships. If interested, pleaes contact us at openstreets@diylowell.org. Sponsors must commit by September 1, 2026, to be on print materials.
$100
Downtown Business
Only available to small businesses of 20 employees or fewer located within downtown Lowell. Block Booster benefits.
$150
Info Table Only
Table space at the event, but no other promotion online or on printed materials. You can share information about your business, but no selling merchandise or food.
$250
Community Connector
Name listed on website, recognition on social media, table space at the event.
$500
Block Booster
Name or logo on website and flyer, 2×2′ banner at event, plus Community Connector benefits.
$1,000
Street Champion
Logo on all event signage, social media and day-of shoutout, option to sponsor an activity zone (based on availability), plus Block Booster benefits.
$2,500
Downtown Hero
Top logo placement on all event signage and digital materials, recognition in press releases, first right of refusal for 2027, plus Street Champion benefits.
donate to our vitality fund
We’re a group of volunteers with a long-term vision to revitalize downtown through increasing foot traffic. We hope this will establish downtown as a friendly and popular destination for patrons to spend time, thereby attracting more businesses, creating a virtuous cycle for a thriving downtown core. Each year, we learn from this event with the hope that each year, it will come back with changes that make it stronger and more successful.
If you share this vision, please consider “buying a brick” – Donate $25 or more and leave a message on a paper brick. The bricks will be displayed along a path on the street the day of the event. Donations go directly to the Open Streets Lowell Vitality Fund to keep alive this wonderful annual event!
Coalition for a Better Acre, a local 501(c)(3), is our fiscal agent for individual donations, so you know your donation is secure. Support us today!
Volunteer with us
We need volunteers to assist with Open Streets Lowell on October 3rd, 2026, from 9 am to 7 pm! It’s not just a fun event; it’s a volunteer-led initiative to infuse interest in the revitalization of downtown Lowell. We’re creating an all-ages destination and serving as a showcase for other downtown business. Your support is invaluable in ensuring the success of this event.
9 – Noon: Set-Up
Put up tents, setting up tables, running errands, and helping vendors. Good for groups, some lifting required.
Noon – 5: Event Run
Help run creative tables, check in volunteers, take donations, and wander around to see if folks need help.
5 – 8 pm: Take Down
Help take down tables, tents, and chairs before the street re-opens. Great for groups. Some lifting required.