October 25: MonsterBash and Fall Fest Return to Lowell

The City of Lowell, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell, is thrilled to announce the return of MonsterBash and Fall Fest, set to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12:00PM to 6:00PM. This free event has become a true treat for the community - families from across Merrimack Valley gather to enjoy an afternoon of fang-tastic festivities.

From 12:00PM to 3:00PM, enjoy trick-or-treating through Downtown Lowell at local businesses and organizations. A map is available online at https://www.likelowell.com/monsterbash, and during the event at the Like Lowell tent on JFK Plaza. Flyers are also available in Khmer, Portuguese, and Spanish languages.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell will transform Lowell City Hall into a not-too-spooky Haunted House, appropriate for all ages. Please note the line for the Haunted House will close promptly at 2:45PM. Returning this year, the Neighborhood Haunt at JFK Plaza will offer candy and activities in collaboration with local nonprofits and community partners.

After trick-or-treating, stop by the Rockland Trust parking lot at 222 Merrimack Street to enjoy free carnival rides, live music, Wicked Tasty food truck, and a beer garden at Fall Fest. Performers include Anova Brazil, 2 Bit Brass, Cousin Aunties Ghost, Alligator Wine, and Daemon Chili. From 1:00 to 6:00PM, Fall Fest is the perfect end to a ghoulishly good day in Downtown Lowell.

In support of making the fun accessible to all Lowellians, family quiet spaces will be available to the public during the event. These locations are open to neurodivergent individuals, nursing parents, or those who may need a break. Pollard Memorial Library, located next door to Lowell City Hall at 401 Merrimack St, will serve as a quiet space from 12:00PM to 3:00PM. In addition, the Health Department, located at 107 Merrimack St, will be open from 1:00PM to 5:00PM. More information regarding these spaces will be available online, and at the Like Lowell tent at Lowell City Hall.

City Manager Thomas A. Golden, Jr., expressed his excitement, "MonsterBash and Fall Fest are made possible by community participation and engagement like our partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell. We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience Downtown Lowell, and enjoy everything our businesses, restaurants, and organizations have to offer as we celebrate Halloween."

"The Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell has welcomed over 50,000 people to MonsterBash over the event's 27-year history," stated Robert Sherbs, president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell. "This year, we're excited to continue our partnership with the City of Lowell to host the Haunted House at City Hall. Stop by for a spooktacular time!"

Mayor Daniel P. Rourke remarked, "MonsterBash and Fall Fest is a true celebration of our community, and an opportunity for all ages to have a day of fun. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the festivities in the heart of Downtown Lowell."

The City of Lowell continues to prioritize public safety and emergency preparedness. The City is actively working within emergency management to decrease the risk of elopement or wandering children, enhancing protections for our most vulnerable residents.

For more information about MonsterBash, visit https://www.likelowell.com/monsterbash or contact the Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events at (978) 674-4260.