Historic Downtown Lowell
Free Community Events & Festivals
2010
We welcome you to join in on the following events that are occurring in the historic downtown shopping and dinning district. For more information contact the Lowell Downtown Merchants Association (LDMA) at 219.696.6487. Thank you for checking our website and we hope to see you joining us in friendly and fun Historic Downtown Lowell.
Other Downtown Activities will also be occurring by other organizations.
For an update call area code 219
~ The Chamber of Commerce at 696.0231 ~ Lowell Parks Department at 696.1570 ~
~Town Hall at 696.7794 ~ Halsted House Museum at 696.0641 ~
Lowell Mainstreet Association at 696.2389
Check back as we continue to
add fun and exciting events for the year 2010
First Saturday of each Month
Halsted House Museum
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Join the Three Creeks Historic Association and tour the
Halsted House Museum
located at
the corner of Main and Halsted Street
Saturday
February 27th
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Lowell's Business Expo 2010
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!!
It's All Here!!!
Location: Lowell Middle School, 200 West Oakley Avenue, Lowell, IN 46356
(Lowell Middle School is one block south of
Commercial Avenue on West Oakley Avenue--
Watch for signs)
Over 7000 Square Feet of Exhibitors!
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Food Court!
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Free Admission! - Free Parking!
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See What Lowell Businesses Have To Offer!
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Meet Your Community and Civic Organizations!
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Complimentary Samples and Gifts!
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Live Entertainment!
Meet Rusty and Rascal - The Railcats Mascots
Bring the kids - Bring your camera
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sponsored by The Lowell Chamber of Commerce,
The Lowell Downtown Merchants Association (LDMA) and The Lowell Mainstreet Association.
For more information call The Lowell Chamber of Commerce
219.696.0231
Every Wednesday
May - September
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (or until sold out)
Labriola Bread Booth
The Lowell Downtown Merchants Association (LDMA)
will once again be hosting the Labriola Bread Booth in
Historic Downtown Lowell (Indiana).
Our fundraiser booth features fresh baked artisian breads and
sweet treats from the renowned Labriola Bakery.
Proceeds are used to help fund LDMA's continuing marketing of our "wonderful town".
The booth is located on the south sidewalk of the Downtown District
in front of Sickinger's Jewelry. Pre-orders can be made by calling
LDMA member Kathy Sickinger at 219.696.6056.
Random Saturdays
Summer thru Fall
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
"Under the Canopy"
"Under the Canopy", a series of artistic activities,
is taking place under a 10 foot canopy in front of
The Art Gallery (corner of Commercial Avenue and Nichols Street)
throughout the summer and fall. Each event has something
fun for the public. Activities vary throughout the series.
Look for fun in face painting, caricature drawings, artist displays and more!
Outdoor music and free popcorn is provided by
The Lowell Downtown Merchants Association.
For more information or to get the upcoming dates please call 219.696.6487.
This series is hosted by
The Lowell Downtown Merchants Association
and
The Art Gallery of Lowell
Saturday
April 3rd
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Easter Bunny Walk-Along
The Easter Bunny will be strolling along the sidewalks of Historic Downtown Lowell
and passing out free balloons and candy to the children.
Cameras are welcome!
We invite you to stay for lunch at one of our themed restaurants and
browse our quaint speciality shops during your visit.
It's a fun time in Downtown Lowell!
Hosted by The Lowell Downtown Merchants Association (LDMA)
219.696.6487
Saturday, April 24th
thru
Saturday, May 1st
The Great Gold Rush of '10 Fundraiser Event
Turn your unwanted gold and silver jewelry into CASH!
- Gold and silver is at an all time high!
- Sickinger's Jewelry is buying!
- Bring in your jewelry and stake your claim!
- Free price quotes / no obligation!
- Sickinger's Jewelry is donating a % of their proceeds to The LDMA!
- There's cash in your stash! Walk out with cash in hand!
For more info call 219.696.6487 or 219.696.7616
Saturday
May 15th
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Mainstreet in May Dinner-Dance
MiRanchito Restaurant - 149 West Commercial Avenue - Lowell
Delicious Fiesta Dinner with Coffee and Dessert Bar
Dance the Night Away - Request Your Song
Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Cash Bar, More!
Fun - Fun - Fun!!!
Advance ticket purchases required - Tickets will not be sold at the door!
For information and to purchase tickets,
please call 219.696.2389
Hosted by Lowell Mainstreet Association
Saturday
May 29th
101st Cobe Cup Race
Thru Historic Downtown Lowell, out to The Buckley Homestead and back
For more information call The Lowell Chamber of Commerce
219.696.0231
Saturday
July 24th
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Taste of Lowell & Sidewalk Market
Downtown Lowell
Sample the fabulous food of Lowell’s great restaurants and caterers!
Sidewalk Market vendors include crafts, produce, antiques, gourmet food, more!
Beer Garden!
Lowell’s Antique, Gift & Specialty shops offer something for everyone!
Live entertainment!
Hosted by Lowell Mainstreet Association 219.696.2389
Thursday - Monday
September 2nd thru September 6th
Labor Day Fest
Labor Day Weekend
American Legion Grounds - Lowell
Thursday - September 2nd - Giant Garage Sale
Further details for the weekend to follow
Information: Lowell Chamber of Commerce 219.696.0231
Monday
September 6th
10:00 a.m.
Lowell Labor Day Parade
Longest consecutive running parade in N.W. Indiana!
Information: Lowell Town Hall - 219.696.7794
Saturday
October 30th
10:00 a.m.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
McVey's Restaurant Banquet Room
310 East Commercial Avenue - Lowell
Ages 4 thru Adult - Cash Prizes
Bring decorated pumpkin to 310 E. Commercial between
10:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to be registered.
Child's pumpkin deemed decorated by an adult will be disqualified.
Carving, painting, markers - any medium acceptable.
Judging at Noon - Awards at 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by Lowell Mainstreet Association - 219.696.2389
Friday and Saturday
November 26th and 27th
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Christmas Walk
Across The Town of Lowell
Christmas Walk Shops feature refreshments, free gift with purchase,
door prizes & much more!
Our Christmas Walk Market features crafts, vendors, toys, refreshments, more!
A new, special Holiday decoration every year!
Thousands of twinkling white lights!
Pick-up a detailed Brochure at Sickinger’s Jewelry, Tish’s Antiques, or call 696-2389.
Brochure includes Christmas Calendar of Events -
a complete list of Lowell’s Holiday Happenings
Hosted by Lowell Mainstreet Association 219.696.2389
Saturday
December 18th
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Yuletide Openhouse
Along the Sidewalks of Downtown Lowell
Frosty, the Snowman, will be appearing along the sidewalks of the Historic Downtown Shopping and Dining District passing out candy canes.
Bring your cameras!
Other festivities include sidewalk Christmas music, store sales,
restaurant specials and complimentary refreshments.
Merchants of the Downtown invite you to enjoy last minute shopping in
a Norman Rockwell type setting.
May you have a Verrrrry Merry Christmas!
Hosted by The Lowell Downtown Merchants Association (LDMA)
219.696.6487
BUSES WELCOME WITH ADVANCE NOTICE ~ CALL 219.696.6487
or e-mail to ldma@shoplowellindiana.com
