2025 Events & Programs
Grow, Eat, and Learn with Mill City Grows
Winter/Spring Indoor Mobile Farmers Markets
Through April 10
Purchase fresh, seasonal fruits, veggies, and pantry goods at our Mill City Grows Indoor Mobile Farmers Markets! Indoor markets currently take place at UMass Lowell University Crossing and at the Lowell Senior Center. We welcome SNAP/EBT and HIP.
Lowell Kids Week with Mill City Grows
Tuesday, February 18 | 1pm-2pm
Join Mill City Grows during February vacation for story time with the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile, garden themed activities with Mass Audubon Metro West, and a yummy snack with a fun twist! All are welcomed, registration required. Free event!
Chef Kelcy at Mill City Grows
Kickoff event! Wednesday, February 19
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, PLUS a special skills workshop, How to Lead a Cooking Demo, on Wednesday, February 19. All events are free and open to the public. Space is limited, registration is required.
Community Gardens Workshop
“Fermentation” with Emily Makrez | Tuesday, March 11
Emily Makrez, owner of F-Word Farm and educator on all things related to fermenting, farming, and foraging, will demonstrate how to pickle what’s in season to make the most of your harvest and prevent food waste. Free and open to the public. Space is limited, reservations are required.
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.
MCG Supper Club
Starts Thursday, March 27
The Mill City Grows Supper Club invites the public into our ROOT Community Space to enjoy a special home cooked meal by a member of our community. All events are free and open to the public. Space is limited, reservations are required.
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 25 | 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.
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.