2025 Events & Programs
Grow, Eat, and Learn with Mill City Grows
Shop at our Outdoor Mobile Farmers Markets
May-October 2025
Our Outdoor Mobile Market Season starts on Tuesday, May 6 at Lowell Community Health Center! Outdoor Markets take place Tuesday-Friday at five locations throughout Lowell.
10th Annual Community Seed Swap
Saturday, March 22 | 11am – 1pm
Bring your extra seeds or garden favorites to our Annual Seed Swap. MCG will take seeds in advance of the event or you can bring them to the Seed Swap. You do not need to bring seeds to attend our event! MCG’s Annual Seed Swap is free and open to the public.
“Super Spring” PLAYcation Event
Tuesday, April 22 | 12pm – 1pm
Celebrate Earth Day and April “PLAYcation” with Mill City Grows and the Pollard Library Bookmobile at our ROOT Community Space! We’ll make beautiful garden art, try something fresh from the farm, and get our hands dirty with science experiments! Free and open to all, registration required. Click here to see the full Lowell PLAYcation schedule.
Earth Day Author Event with Jane Brox
Tuesday, April 22 | 12pm – 1pm
Join us at lala books in Lowell! Lowell: City of Learning and Mill City Grows present an afternoon with award-winning author, Jane Brox, who will present the new compilation of her work, In the Merrimack Valley: A Farm Trilogy. Free and open to the public!
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 24 | 10am – 2pm
Purchase locally grown fruit, veggie, and herb plants for your home, school, or community garden PLUS enjoy a Farmers Market showcasing fresh produce from the Mill City Grows Mobile Market! MCG’s Annual Spring Plant Sale is free and open to the public.
MCG Supper Club with Harini Aiyer
Tuesday, May 27 | 6:30pm – 8pm
Guest Meal Host: Harini Aiyer | The Mill City Grows Supper Club invites you to our ROOT Community Space to enjoy a home cooked meal by a member of our community. Free and open to the public. Space is limited, reservations are required!
Garden Exploration for Kids
Thursdays in May | 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Join our MCG School Education Team and explore gardening and nature at the Tewksbury Library Community Garden! Free workshops are on May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Thursdays) for kids in grades 3-5. Registration required. Learn more and register on the Library’s May calendar!
Chef Kelcy at Mill City Grows
Next event! Saturday, June 28
Join Chef Kelcy at MCG’s ROOT Kitchen and Community Space as she showcases fresh recipes, delicious ingredients, and cooking tips! Chef Kelcy will host a Saturday morning series of cooking demonstrations through October 2025. All her events are free and open to the public. Space is limited, registration is required.
Annual Harvest Day at the Farm
Saturday, September 13 | 1pm – 4pm
Celebrate the harvest season with Mill City Grows at our beautiful Big Urban Farm in Lowell’s Pawtucketville neighborhood. Enjoy farm tours, live music, kids activities, and more! MCG’s Annual Harvest Day at the Farm is free and open to the public.