Child and Family Events

About Our Events

  • CFCE Playgroups

    Lowell Public Schools, in collaboration with community and early intervention partners, offers Playgroups to parents and children in Lowell, which provide an opportunity for both adults and their children to meet new friends.  Parents and children engage in learning activities such as reading books, singing songs, art projects, and play to foster child development. 

    Each week parents and their children are greeted by consistent staff, are provided parenting tips to promote social skills, language, and learning at home, and are informed about family resources and events in Lowell. Playgroups are offered in English, Spanish or Khmer.

    When: Playgroups for young children and their parents take place throughout the year- fall, winter, spring and summer. Playgroups meet on a weekly basis for approximately 10 weeks each season. Each Playgroup lasts for one hour. 

    Where: Playgroups take place at our community partners’ sites around Lowell and during the summer may even take place at a park.  To find a playgroup location that best fits your family’s schedule and language preference, click on the photos below to learn more. 

    How to sign up: We encourage families to pick one day and location in order to build a sense of community and help your child build friendships. Regular attendance assists your child in understanding and following playgroup routines (story time, activities, and snack) while helping your child establish relationships with a consistent adult facilitator. 

    Please register to attend one playgroup consistently.  The maximum number of children at any playgroup is 15 and drop-in attendance is on a space-available basis. Register by clicking on the photo of the program you want to attend with your child.  Note: playgroups follow the Lowell Public School closure schedule, including on snow days.

    Spring Playgroup Registration CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Mixed-Age Playgroup

    YMCA of Greater Lowell

    35 YMCA Drive

    Tuesdays 10am-11am

    April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10

     

  • Preschool Ready Playgroup

    (Birthdate must be between Sept 2, 2020 - Sept 1, 2021)

    YMCA of Greater Lowell

    35 YMCA Drive

    Thursdays 10am-11am

    May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 and 12

  • Mixed-Age Playgroup

    Khmer language support

    Lowell Housing Authority

    580 Chelmsford Street

    Tuesdays 10am-11am

    April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10

  • Mixed-Age Playgroup

    Spanish language support

    St. Rita’s Church hall

    158 Mammoth Road

    Fridays 10am-11am

    May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13

  • Mixed-Age Playgroup

    Khmer language support

    St. Rita’s Church hall

    158 Mammoth Road

    Wednesdays 10am-11am

    April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 and 11

  • Mixed-Age Playgroup

    Spanish language support

    Pollard Library

    401 Merrimack Street

    Fridays 10am-11am

    May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13