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SUMMARY:Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust's Run for Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust (LPCT) for a 5K Run/Walk or a 10K Trail Run (no walk for 10K) and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run/Walk at Shedd Park in Lowell.\nEvent Details \nThe event will include educational displays\, fun children’s activities\, live animals\, and light refreshments. We are committed to making this event accessible to all regardless of ability to pay (contact us at info@lowelllandtrust.org).\nSchedule\n•	Bib pick-up 9 – 10:15 a.m.\n•	Kids 1-mile Fun Run/Walk (ages 12 and under) will start at 9:30 a.m. (please arrive by 9:15 a.m.)\n•	5K Run/Walk or 10K Run (no walk for 10K) will start at 10:30 a.m. (please arrive by 10:15 a.m.) \nCourse Description \nThe course is a mix of double- and single-track trails through Shedd Park and Rogers Fort Hill Park as well as a segment along the scenic paved Concord River Greenway. The course includes minimal sidewalks and roads connecting the trails and will be marked with flags and signs and staffed at road crossings and major turns. 10K runners will complete the loop twice. There will be one water stop (10K will pass by twice). We encourage runners to bring their own bottles to reduce the amount of waste. Water and light snacks will be available at the finish line. The Kids 1-mile Fun Run/Walk will be a marked loop with adults at each turn to ensure no one gets off course. There will be finishing prizes for all participants. Please note the Kids Fun Run/Walk will not be timed. \nGetting There and Parking \nThe start & finish line will be at Shedd Park Pavilion\, 453 Rogers Street\, Lowell. There is a parking lot here. Additional parking can be found along Knapp Avenue and at two additional parking lots accessed from Park Avenue East (one & two). \nThe EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE. Sorry\, but there will be NO REFUNDS OR DAY-OF REGISTRATION.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/lowell-parks-conservation-trusts-run-for-nature/
LOCATION:Shedd Park Pavilion\, 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38)\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Park Pop-Ups: A Post-Card for School
DESCRIPTION:Come join Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard Memorial Library for Pop-Ups in the Park! Borrow books or get a free library card from the bookmobile. Design your own postcards\, trying different art styles to decorate them. You can even leave it with a park ranger to have it mailed to you in time for the first week of school. \nThis free event will be held at Shedd Park\, located at 495 Rogers Street.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/park-pop-ups-a-post-card-for-school/
LOCATION:Shedd Park Pavilion\, 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38)\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Kids & Family,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Military Service
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Hidden Battles Foundation\, the City of Lowell will host a Celebration of Military Service 5K and Festival.\nThe event will start off with a 5K cross country run/ruck/walk through the scenic Shedd Park woods\, followed by a festive celebration featuring free food\, live music\, and over 25 military support vendors. \nParticipants can register for the 5K online\, $25: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88373/celebration-of-military-service-5k\nVeterans register for free with code VETERAN
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/celebration-of-military-service/
LOCATION:Shedd Park Pavilion\, 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38)\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Kids & Family,Outdoors,Sports
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SUMMARY:Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Pops at Shedd Park!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and FREE afternoon of music at the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual Summer Pops at Shedd Park on Sunday\, June 25\, 2023\, at 2 pm. Located at Shedd Park in Lowell\, under the pavilion. Seating is limited\, but don’t worry\, bring your blanket or lawn chairs and find a cozy spot on the lawn.\nClassical and popular favorites include Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus Overture\,” John Williams” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” Gershwin’s “An American in Paris Suite”. Also Copland and Sousa! Every year we salute our armed services with patriotic music led by The Star-Spangled Banner. The LPO pays tribute to Lowell born composer George Whitefield Chadwick and perform “Euterpe”.\nThe LPO will be joined by the talented student dancers from the Hellenic American Academy\, performing traditional Greek dances specially arranged for orchestra for this concert.\nA great beginning to a great summer of music in Lowell! We hope to see you there!
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/lowell-philharmonic-orchestra-summer-pops-at-shedd-park/
LOCATION:Shedd Park Pavilion\, 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38)\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Kids & Family,Live Performances
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SUMMARY:Summer Pops at Shedd Park
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URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/summer-pops-at-shedd-park/
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