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Lowell, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Lowell has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules, 12 confirmed events. Every item links to the town's own page.
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Winter parking and snow rules in Lowell
Standing rule. Lowell restricts parking when a snow emergency is declared. Check the town's winter parking page for any fixed overnight rule.
Snow emergencies. City declares a snow emergency ban for major storms. All vehicles must be off the street within 6 hours of the declaration. Violators can be ticketed and towed. Keep roads clear after it lifts. Snow Emergency Parking ↗
Alerts. The ban notice lists open garages. The city's Notify Me page offers email or text lists; it does not say snow bans go to a specific list, so call Parking at 978-674-4014. Notify Me signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, Streets Division, 978-674-1807. Rules as of November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Lowell
Lowell has not posted a 2026 holiday trash schedule. Check the town's collection page for changes.
Collection by Waste Management (WM). City contract; WM 800-972-4545 for bulk
Christmas trees. Last season the city ran park drop-offs for about three weeks after Christmas. Check the city's page for 2027 dates. Source ↗
Events in Lowell
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:14 pm
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Union (men's hockey)
Home game at the Tsongas Center, Sustainability Night.
Sat, Nov 14 · 4:05 pm
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs RPI (men's hockey)
Home game at the Tsongas Center. Military Appreciation Day and a family game, with a hockey card set giveaway for the first 1,000 fans.
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:14 pm
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Vermont (men's hockey)
Home game at the Tsongas Center.
Sat, Nov 21 · 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Hadestown
The Tony-winning musical on tour, with 2 pm and 7:30 pm shows.
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:05 pm
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Vermont (men's hockey)
Home game at the Tsongas Center.
Sun, Nov 22 · 7 pm
Three Dog Night with Chris Trapper
Classic-rock hitmakers Three Dog Night, with support from Chris Trapper.
Opens Fri, Nov 27 · Nov 27
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Circus artistry and aerial acts set to holiday music, an all-new production this year.
Opens Sat, Nov 28 · Nov 28
Safe Haven Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Full-length Nutcracker from Portsmouth, NH's Safe Haven Ballet.
Opens Fri, Dec 4 · Dec 4
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
Stage version of the Peanuts special with a sing-along of carols at the end.
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:05 pm
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Boston College (men's hockey)
Home game at the Tsongas Center.
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:05 pm
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Maine (men's hockey)
Home game at the Tsongas Center.
Opens Sat, Dec 19 · Dec 19
Celtic Christmas by Candlelight
Nine Irish traditional musicians led by Keith Murphy play carols, dance tunes and slow airs by candlelight.
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