A few of my favorite things about Winterfest
Okay, it’s going to be cold: expect it. Lowell is the only city I know that loves to have its festivals during extreme weather conditions—the hottest time possible for the Folk Festival and the coldest for Winterfest. To keep warm, wear long underwear, thick socks and gloves, and invest in high-tech hand and foot warmers (less than $2 each). Also, take breaks inside. Some of my absolute, can’t miss, favorite things to do at Winterfest include watching the human dogsled races (in small bursts of time because you will get cold out there), tasting the offerings at the Soup Bowl competition (absolutely fantastic medley of warm, filling soups from area restaurants for about $5), skating at the Tsongas Arena (free including skate rentals), checking out the artwork for sale, and drinking while enjoying performances in the tents. Finally, the absolute do-not-miss event that culminates the whole wonderful winter experience is watching the fireworks light up the sky over City Hall on Saturday night. So, grab your mittens, your kids, and your honey, and head downtown. See you at Winterfest!
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