Suffolk Mill Tour
2025-10-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Explore how numerous factors have shaped both the city’s past and its present. This tour combines a short trip through the historic city accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit into the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.

June 15-August 31, 2025
Wednesday, Friday – Sunday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, much of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

A River Transformed Lowell Walking Tour
2025-10-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.
April 26-June 14, 2025
Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

Suffolk Mill Tour
2025-10-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Explore how numerous factors have shaped both the city’s past and its present. This tour combines a short trip through the historic city accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit into the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.
April 26-June 14, 2025
Monday-Friday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, much of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2025-10-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.
June 15-August 31, 2025
Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.

ROXTalks: Economic Mobility in Communities of Color — Healing trauma to unlock economic opportunity
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | online, United States
Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is thrilled to welcome the renowned Reverend Liz Walker as a featured guest in its ROXTalks series. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m., CSR President and CEO Sandra M. McCroom and Rev. Walker will explore the connections between trauma and economic mobility through a virtual community conversation. All are welcome to join this free event by registering at http://bit.ly/4o3I2LG.
At a time when communities of color are reeling from trauma and economic hardship, this episode of CSR’s ROXTalks series is particularly well-timed and especially vital. McCroom and Walker will lead a conversation that reveals how healing trauma can unlock economic opportunity for historically marginalized communities. The conversation will highlight the importance of community healing and care, shared stories, and relational support in building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.

Exploring Lowell Walking Tours
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Explore the city of Lowell through a ranger guided walk. Discover the many exciting topics that make Lowell special every Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 a.m. From the natural environment to the Industrial Revolution to urban renewal, the city of Lowell has something for everyone.
For detailed descriptions of the topics each week, visit our Facebook or Instagram pages.
April 26-June 14, 2025
Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m.
Visitors should plan for a 45-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1 mile on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.). This tour is free and open to all. No reservations required.

Let's Talk Lowell
2025-10-23 17:45 - 20:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Want to join a community dialogue about the issues facing Lowell such as housing, downtown, immigration, transportation, and more? Drop in for roundtable “World Café” style conversations facilitated by DIY Lowell with neighbors, experts, and community leaders. Share your concerns, ideas, and dreams for Lowell – and turn those ideas into action!
We meet fourth Thursdays, January through October, 5:45 pm at LTC (246 Market Street). RSVP at https://diylowell.org/letstalk
Let’s Talk Lowell was inspired by the significant changes Lowell experienced in 2024-25: closures and relocations of arts and cultural organizations, challenges faced by businesses and immigrants, and ongoing heartbreak of homelessness and sustainability issues. These developments highlighted the importance of coming together to address these pressing topics and create a brighter future for our city.
In addition, there are so many people working hard to keep Lowell vibrant, maintain and grow businesses, and help people in need. It’s critical to connect with them and make sure we’re doing all we can to support one another.
DIY Lowell is supported in part by a grant from MassHumanities; in part by the City of Lowell; and in part by generous donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals including the following Comet-level sponsors: Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Enterprise Bank.
