Thursday, July 15, 2010
7/18 - Family Fun Day, Acton
Open to the public. FREE for all adults, AFN members, and children under 1. Non-members pay $3 per child/$10 per family maximum. Tickets are sold for various activities and the raffle.
10 am – noon
★ Pony Rides
★ Arts & Crafts
★ Drumming Circle
★ Balloon Man
★ Parachute Games11 am – noon
★ Animal Adventures
★ Sing-a-long12:20 pm
★ Wash the Fire Truck!
(bring a bucket and sponge)Ongoing Activities:
★ Bubbles
★ Trackless Train
★ Moon Bounces
★ Face Painting and Tattoos
★ Spin-Art
★ Pitch Burst
★ Field Games
★ Food (pizza, baked goods, popcorn,
cotton candy, watermelon, snow
cones, iced coffee and more!)
★ Amazing Raffle Items!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
wed and thur AM - Lowell Summer Music Kids' Shows
Location: 40 French Street, Lowell, MA, 01852 directions
Phone:(978) 970-5200
Dates: On 7/7, 7/8, 7/14, 7/15, 7/28, 7/29, 8/4, 8/5, 8/11, 8/12 between 7/7/10 - 8/12/10
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor
Cost: Free
Enjoy free performances for kids at Lowell's Boarding House Park on Wednesdays & Thursdays mornings with free snacks at every show. In case of rain, shows move across the street to LHS auditorium.
All shows are FREE Each will include:
•10:00 am Make-and-take art
•Natural and organic snacks
•11:00 am Performance
•Noon National Trolley Park rides
2010 Performance Lineup
Wed. July 7: Debbie and Friends
Thurs. July 8: Curious Creatures
Wed. July 14: The Yo-Yo People
Thurs. July 15: Angkor Dance Troupe
Wed. July 28: Wayne Martin Puppets
Thurs. July 29: The Jim Show
Wed. August 4: Ben Rudnick and Friends
Thurs. August 5: Bari Koral
Wed. August 11:The Nields
7/18 - Butterfly Walk, Westborough, Mass. Butterfly Club
Westborough, Ma. Wildlife Management Area. Meet at
Tatnuck Bookstore on Lyman St in Westborough at 9AM.
Looking for Northern Pearly-eye, both browns, Mulberry
Wing, etc. Morning walk.
Barbara Volkle (508) 393-9251
barb620@theworld.com
http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabambc/field-trips.asp
CALL AHEAD: In consideration for the field trip leader, call ahead to say that you plan to attend, to confirm meeting time and place, to find out how long the trip will be (i.e. should you bring lunch, etc.), to check for changes in plan, and to check for a rain date.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
7/21 - "Fluffy Puppies, Stuffies, Sniffles and You!", Berlin Lib
July 21, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., in the library. Ages 2 - 6. Bring a stuffed toy for a "check-up."
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
7/14 and 7/28- Family Fun Night, Wayside Inn Sudbury
Family Fun Night Under the Canopy Tent
July 14, 2010
July 28, 2010
Wednesday, 6:00pm to 9:00pmJoin us under the Wayside Inn's festive canopy tent for free entertainment and family fun. A cash bar and delicious Wayside Inn barbeque will be available during this summertime family favorite. The Ancient Order of Fife and Drum will provide dramatic entertainment for visitors, with additional special musical entertainment to be announced! Reservations are not required. Come as you are, but bring your appetite and your dancing shoes!
http://www.wayside.org/events
Monday, July 5, 2010
Free 7/10 - Sat Children music, Marlboro
Saturday, July 3, 2010
7/8 - Animal Adventures, Marlboro Lib, 3-4pm.
Contact: Children' Room 508-624-6902 | |||
It's getting wild in here! We're welcoming back Animal Adventures as they show us some fun, live wild animals! Animals may include a snake and a baby wallaby. Due to the nature of the program, we will only welcome children ages 4 and up to join us. Registration is required and is limited to 40 children. To register, call the Children's Room or stop by. | |||
Location: Bigelow Auditorium |
Every Wed, Marlboro Lib drop in craft and storytime
7/8 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Earth Lovers Drop-In Storytime
http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=MARLB&curApp=events&curDetails=verbose&curHelp=ARL
7/8, 7/22 - Movie Nights, Berlin town hall
Princess and the Frog and Hotel for Dogs. All ages welcome!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
7/4 - demo of remote control model planes - sudbury
Acrobatic planes, flying wings, electric-powered sailplane helicopters, scale planes and unpowered gliders will demonstrate.
For more information, contact Dick Williamson at 978-618-5475, or check out the Charles River Radio Controllers website at www.charlesriverrc.org/
Davis Field is 3 miles east of Rte. 27, 1-1/2 miles west of Sudbury/Concord Road.
Free: SATURDAYS family entertainment series AT SOUTH STREET, Hudson
http://www.townofhudson.org/Public_Documents/HudsonMA_Recreation/009937AA-000F8513.0/BROCHURE%20SUMMER%202010.pdf
SATURDAYS AT SOUTH STREET - 37 South Street
DAY/ TIME: Saturdays at 2:00 pm
July 10 Dennis Caraher - Children’s music for young and old alike.
July 17 Yiddishkeit Klezmer - Lively music for foot tapping fun.
July 24 Caravan Puppets - Take us around the world with international stories.
July 31 John Porcino, One Earth - Stories and songs that celebrate the earth and environment.
Aug 7 Magic by Scott Jameson - Innovative and entertaining for the whole family.
FREE Family Entertainment Series at CELLUCCI PARK
Rain Location: Town Hall - 78 Main Street
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
7/4 - Sudbury 4th of July Parade - Sudbury
Official Website: Sudbury 4th of July Parade
Location: Boston Post Road, Concord Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776 map
Date: Sunday, July 4, 2010
Hours: 1:00pm
Ages: Toddlers, Kids
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: Free
7/2, 7/3 Framingham Summer Concerts on the Edgell Green - Framingham
Enjoy an evening of great music with family and neighbors, features a dance floor for the kids, food vendors, raffles and more. Special concert/movie night on the 3rd.
2010 Show Schedule
July 2 Off the Hook - a 9-piece fun pop band.
July 3 • Saturday Special! Concert & Movie! • FREE Admission!
6:00PM - CONCERT: Sound Assembly Chorus
8:00PM - MOVIE: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Movie Sponsored by Adesa-Boston)
• 28ft Screen! • Open-air Movie •
• Free Popcorn and Soda 'til it Lasts •
Movie Raindate is Sunday July 4th at 8:00pm.
July 9 HELP! - Beatles cover music at its best.
July 16 Reminisants - oldies and more!
July 23 The Glamour Girls - this popular band returns!
July 30 The Infractions - they play it all from oldies to present.
August 6 John Penny Band - more great country & western classics!
August 13 The Skinny Ties - new wave and power pop.
August 20 Amy Gallatin - for all your bluegrass lovers!!
August 27 Tom Nutile Orchestra - big band sounds of yesteryear.
7/1 - 16th Annual Boston Harborfest Children's Day
6/30 - Opening Celebration of Frog Pond Spray Fountain
Location: Boston Common, Boston, MA map
Phone:(617)635-2121
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Hours: Opening Ceremony & Activities: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: Free
exciting celebration at 11:00am followed by the opening of the wading pool immediately after the ceremony.
The celebration will feature a special visit from official mascot Frog Pond Freddie, entertainment, arts and crafts activities with Sidewalk Sam, and a children’s entertainer leading the youngsters in song and dance. Children of all ages can enjoy cool giveaways from ReadBoston and media partner Mix 104’s Street Team. All attendees are eligible to enter a summer raffle for a chance to win great prizes.
In addition to the activities that last until 1:00pm, information regarding upcoming summer programs offered by the City of Boston will be available to families and residents and tasty treats will be provided by in-kind sponsors H.P. Hood LLC, Nantucket Nectars, Snapple, and the original Boston Frosty.
There will also be a special visit by The Minions from Universal’s upcoming movie “Despicable Me” and fun giveaways from the movie. One of the world’s greatest super-villains meets his greatest challenge - three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes - when the film comes to theaters in RealD 3D on July 9 (www.despicable.me).
Friday, June 25, 2010
Free 7/3 - Patriot Fife and Drum Duo, Marlboro
http://upwitharts.org/events.php
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Free Fun Fridays in Boston
July 3rd - Museum of Science
July 10th - JFK Museum
July 17th - Boston Harbor Island Ferry (free transportation to the Harbor Islands!)
July 24th - Franklin Park Zoo
July 31st - Boston Children's Museum
August 7th - Plimoth Plantation
August 14th - Stone Zoo
August 21st - Peabody Essex Museum
August 28th - MFA
September 4th - Springfield Museums
Check out this website HERE for details!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
6/23-6/27 Acton Town Fair, Acton
Location: 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720 directions
Dates: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat from 6/23/10 - 6/27/10
Hours: Hours Vary see below
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: see below
Hosted by the Acton Lions in conjunction with the Town of Acton. For the second year, this fair will be held at NARA Park in the upper recreational fields. Fiesta Shows is bringing the best rides and attractions to the Annual Town Fair! http://www.fiestashows.com/
The Fair will feature more thrilling rides, A free petting zoo, games, and all your favorite fair food. On Sat & Sun from 1-4PM the children can meet there favorite costume characters. Be sure to sign up for our $500 weekly cash giveaway (you do not have to be present to win).
Free Admission to concert and fair, rides require fee.
Free concert on Friday night with 'Kashmir' hosted by the Town of Acton in honor of the Town's 275th Anniversary, and Free Concert Saturday night with 'Delta Generators' hosted by the Acton Lions Club.
Proceeds from fair to benefit Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc. and local scholarship program.
Wednesday, June 23 - Sunday, June 27
Wednesday-Thursday 6:00-10:00 PM
Coupon Discount Nights
Friday 6:00-11:00 PM
Special Concert 8:30-10:30 PM featuring “Kashmir”
The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Show www.kashmirrocks.com
Saturday Noon-11:00 PM
Special Concert 7:30-10:30 PM featuring “Delta Generators”
Boston’s Best Blues Band www.deltagenerators.com
Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Sunday Noon-6:00 PM
Coupon Discount Day
Discount ride promotions scheduled for Wed 6/23 & Thurs 6/24 6PM till close & Sunday 6/27 -12 Noon-5PM. Purchase a wristband for $15.00 and ride unlimited rides. Discount Coupons can be picked up at local area merchants or on our website.
Opens Weekdays AT 6PM & OPENS 12 Noon SAT & SUN. Partial proceeds will benefit the Acton Lions Club.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Free: 6/26 Sat - Nobscott Brass Quintet, Marlboro
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
6/25 - FREE Fashion Fun Paper Doll Craft. American Girl. Natick Collection
6/25 - FREE Alcott Summer Family Picnic. Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
6/24 - FREE Bitty Twins Animal Safari. American Girl. Natick Collection
6/21 - FREE Summer Notebook Craft. American Girl. Natick Collection
6/20 - FREE Open House. Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
6/18 - FREE SMART Gals with Animal Careers, Acton
Monday, June 14, 2010
6/19, 6/20 - Wilson Farm's Annual Strawberry Festival, Lexington
Location: 10 Pleasant Street, Lexington, MA, 02421 directions
Phone:781-862-3900
Dates: Sat, Sun from 6/19/10 - 6/20/10
Hours: 11AM to 4PM
Ages: Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Held at the height of strawberry season, you’ll find kids activities, chocolate covered strawberries, a strawberry shortcake eating contest, and a great selection of strawberry treats to sample and take home.
• Fresh Local Strawberries
• Kids Activities
• Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
• Hayrides through the Fields
• Shortcake Eating Contests
• Strawberry Treats to Sample
• Wonderful Weekend Specials
• And Much More!
Live Bluegrass Music
by THE BAG BOYS
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Free 6/16 - open air concert, hudson ma
Assabet Splash Pool, Northboro
http://www.northboroughrecreation.com/forms/3223_Brochurefinal.pdf
6/20 - Marlborough Main Street Car Show, Marlboro
6/18 - Fri Father’s Day Drop-in Craft, Dads & Donuts Storytime, Northboro
Friday, June 11, 2010
6/15 - family-friendly music at 7 p.m., Framingham
Jun 15th | Tunes at Twilight Summit Montessori School invites you to Tunes at Twilight, a FREE musical event on Tuesday, June 15. Anne Riesenfeld and Jesse Flack will provide family-friendly music at 7 p.m. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper starting at 6 p.m. and enjoy the grounds of historic Summit Montessori School, 283 Pleasant Street, Framingham. Tours will be available for anyone who would like to visit our Montessori classrooms. All are welcome for this fun start to summer. <http://www.summitmontessori.org> |
Friday night - Concerts on the Green - Framingham
Chad Burdick will be playing some of the best country western in the area at the "Concert on the Green" from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, food and concession stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout the summer. Located at Framingham Centre Common, corner of Edgell Rd. and Vernon St., Framingham, MA. For concert cancellation and related info call (508)532-5488. Click link below for complete summer schedule and detailed info.
<http://www.framingham.com/rec/concerts-2010.html>
6/9-6/13: Petting Zoo, Camel Rides and More in Pinefield
6/12 - The Framingham Daze Family Fair
6/12 - Marlborough marks 350 years this weekend
6/14 - Taste of Downtown Marlborough & More
12 Restaurants from OUTSIDE of the downtown have been invited to participate this year
by setting up in the lobbies of the Marlborough Savings Bank & Sovereign Bank,
bringing the TOTAL number of restaurants to 33!!
“Spend a delightful early evening stroll around Downtown Marlborough” enjoying :
- The Sampling of foods from 30+ eating establishments
* Italian * Chinese * Spanish * Greek * Mexican
* American * Brazilian * Thai * Barbecue * Pizza
* Seafood * Home Style * Pub Fare * Cheese/Wine
* Bistro * Baked Goods * Coffee/Pastries * Deli - Strolling Entertainers & Period Reenactors
- Stationary Entertainment at numerous locations
- Historical Pictorial Displays
- Misc. non food vendors
- Art Exhibit
- Downtown Marlborough, with plenty of FREE PARKING
- Will need a Badge to do sampling; may be purchased at over 25 participating locations starting around May 21th.
- You must bring your Eventbrite Receipt to the Old Fire Station, 91 Main Street, Marlborough, starting at 3 pm, the afternoon of the event to receive your badge(s).
- Regular Price - $ 15 in advance / $ 20 at event.
- Seniors (over 62) or Child - $ 10 in advance / $ 15 at event.
- Multi Badge Discounted Packages available for companies, as low as $ 8.25 each (reselling strictly prohibited).
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Free 6/5 - Chinese Culture day - Acton
In conjunction with the Town of Acton's 275th Anniversary, Acton Chinese Language School, Acton Recreation Department, and Acton Boxborough Cultural Council will proudly present "2010 Acton Chinese Culture Day" on Saturday, June 5th at NARA Park. 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720 map NARA Park is located about a half mile north on Rt. 27 on your left from the intersection of Rt. 27 and 2A when you continue through that intersection. It's actual address is 25 Ledge Rock Way and is across the street from Acton Monument. This unprecedented Chinese cultural event in Acton features exciting and fantastic programs offering the wide spectrum of Chinese culture throughout the entire day from 10:00am to 5:00pm. A professional Dragon Dance and several renowned Chinese music, dance, martial arts, yo-yo, drum groups from local and greater Boston will join the event. The live music and cultural performances will be presented to you at the Amphitheatre from 1:30-4:00pm, free of charge. For food lovers, authentic cuisine from Chinese restaurants of Acton and greater Boston will be provided from 11:30-1:30pm. In addition, Chinese dessert will be available for purchase. A Chinese tea tasting tent will be set up for you to sit down and relax. The tea store will showcase a selection of tea over 80 varieties. Longing for a piece of traditional Chinese clothing and art works? Chinese stores from Boston will come to NARA to sell Chinese souvenirs, traditional clothing, Chinese paintings, art works, etc. There will be a Chinese Painting and Calligraphy exhibition to showcase art work from both professional artists and painting class students at ACLS. Chinese artists will perform painting show and write names in Chinese for you free of charge. |
If you are a plant lover, please go to the Chinese Bonsai tent to enjoy the wonder and beauty of Chinese Bonsai. Are you wondering what traditional Chinese kids games are? Please bring you children to enjoy the lively Chinese games. Book vendors will be selling Chinese books, CDs and DVDs. Please check them out for leisure time reading, learning or entertainment. A documentary film about China will be played several times during the day. Are you amazed by the complexity of Chinese herb medicines and acupunctures? Don't miss the acupuncture demonstration tent! Chinese medicine doctors will provide free consultation. To extend this day experience in China, please stop by our "2010 Chinese Culture Day" T-shirt sale tent. Please buy one each for your family members and a few for your friends who couldn't come. You are eligible to have one entry for a prize drawing when you buy one T-shirt. Enjoy double the fun and win something to take home. |
http://acls-ma.org/2010_Acton_Chinese_Culture_Day.php
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
6/13 - A Place for Frogs, sudbury
6/13 - puppet show about imaginary “twig” people, hudson
6/12 - Marlborough Hospital Safe Summer Fun Day
6/12 - Riverfest - Family Fun on the Sudbury River
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Free 6/5 Sat - Hudson Fest
celebrating commerce, community and culture
The Hudson Fest draws thousands to South Street in downtown Hudson and is always the 1st Saturday after Memorial Day. The event features sidewalk sales, free family entertainment and dozens of vendors. The event includes a dozen children’s activities, both free and for a small fee,and the Hudson Rotary Club's Annual Duck Race. Much of South Street is closed down for this event.
http://www.assabetvalleychamber.org/hudsonfest.shtm
6/5 Sat - Free Family Fun Day and The Unbreakable Spirit Walk, framingham
Location: Maple Street, Framingham, MA, 01702 directions
Framingham State's Maple Street Field, Maple Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010 - Saturday, June 5, 2010
Hours: 12 - 4 pm.
Ages: Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: Free
Kids will have lots of fun with crafts balloon aninmals, games and prizes in the 'Kiddie Corner' sponsored The Kiddie Lodge Preschool. There will also be Face Painting, live children's music from Mr. Gerry, story telling by Big Joe, Children's fingerprinting by Framingham Auxiliary Police, and children's DNA program.
The parents can relax with a chair massage, browse and place a bid in the silent auction for items like jewelry, baskets, a stay on Cape Cod and much more, and raffles throughout the day with prizes including gift cards, gift certificates...and more.
Families can grab lunch, a snack or a treat from Framingham Baking Company and Oliva's Market & Catering and Ice Cream from Ben & Jerry's.
* There will also be music throughout the day including a DJ from D-J Entertainment and live music by recorded musicians, Huck, (www.huckmusic.com and www.myspace.com/huckpop).
There will also be a Walk happening to raise funds for OI. To join or create a walker team or make a donation online, go to: http://www.oif.org/site/TR/OIWalk-n-Wheel/General?fr_id=1370&pg=entry
http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/races/p15697.php
River Festival Cambridge June 5
This one-day celebration of the arts, attracting 200,000 annually. This FREE event along the banks of the Charles River features jazz, folk, Latin and world music performances, dance, art demonstrations, family art-making activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople!
Hudson Beach - Centennial Beach opens 6/12
June 12 to June 20 — Weekdays and Weekends – 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
June 21 to Aug 13 — Weekdays – 9:00 am to 7:00 pm;
Weekends and Holidays – 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Aug 14 to Aug 22 — Weekdays and Weekends– 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Holidays Include: Monday, July 5 – Hours 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
CENTENNIAL BEACH PASSES
Resident Day Pass ……… $5.00 per day Resident Season Pass ………. $20.00
Non-Resident Day Pass …$10.00 per day Non-Resident Season Pass .…$40.00
Non-Resident Day passes will not be sold on weekends and holidays.
Groups of 6 or more people require a special permit, issued by Hudson Recreation.
Season Passes may ONLY be purchased at the
Recreation Office in the Town Hall on
Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 am -4:00 pm
Cellucci Park Splash Pad Hudson - for free - for EVERYONE
Great little Splash Pad for free, next to the Skatepark. Shaded. But no toilets!
The Cellucci Park Splash Pad is scheduled to open
sometime during the first 2 weeks in June.
Hours of operation: Daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Please be aware that the Splash Pad is equipped with a chemical monitoring system
that will automatically shut-off the Splash Pad if the chemical levels fall outside
the standard parameters. Such an event could be caused by many factors including but not limited to: inclement weather, power failures, high volume usage, etc
Hudson Fest June 5
South Street in Downtown Hudson
On South Street
Avidia Bank hosts the Kobi Bikes—Bicycles Made for Seven Horseshoe Pub, Breakfast Burritos. Lobster Rolls, and Grilled Specials Food Court including hot dogs, hamburgers, fried dough, handcut French fries, sausage, seafood, steak tips, chicken, ice cream, Italian ice, BBQ pretzels, fudge shop, etc.
Nonprofit Row & The Happy Wagon!
In Cellucci Park
Boys & Girls Club Bounce House—All Day Long
St. Mary’s Credit Union—
Barn Babies Petting Zoo, 10 am. to 1 pm.
Visit the Pony from Lucky Horse Rescue
Splash Park, Playground, Face Painting & Sand Art
At the Rotary & on Main Street
Arts Alliance Youth Art, too Exhibit—
in various storefronts throughout Downtown.
Hudson Art & Framing Gigantic Sidewalk Sale!
Hudson Public Library Annual Toy Sale, 9 am. to 3 pm.
St. Luke’s Church Yard Sale & Concessions—
Featuring Lumpy’s Pulled Pork, 9 am. to 2 pm.
St. Michael School—Free Community Parking
In case of rain, all entertainment will be in the
Boys & Girls Club Church Street Clubhouse.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Free - Wood Park Summer concert series, Hudson
WOOD PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - 65 Park Street
DAY/ TIME: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
June 9 Brass Connection - sponsored by Hudson Recreation
June 16 River’s Edge Community Band, Chorale and Pro Musica Youth Chorus
Yesue Memorial Concert sponsored by Hudson Arts Alliance
Rain Location: Hudson High School Auditorium
June 23 Bolero- sponsored by Hudson Recreation
June 30 Staff Infection- sponsored by Hudson Recreation
July 7 The Jazz Bones - sponsored by friends of Wood Park Music Shell
July 14 Jumpin’ Juba- sponsored by Hudson Recreation
July 21 Ben Rudnick and Friends - sponsored by Hudson Arts Alliance
Rain Location: Hudson High School Auditorium
July 28 A Fourth of Jazz - sponsored by Intel of Massachusetts
Aug 4 The California Dreamers - sponsored by Hudson Recreation
Arts Alliance sponsored events rain location is Hudson High School Auditorium,
all others are at the Hudson Town Hall Auditorium.
5/31 -Memorial Day Parade, sudbuy
The main part of the parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Rugged Bear Plaza, where Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and a delegation of Native Americans will join veterans, the American Legion, the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute, the Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Companies and Company F, 12 Georgia Infantry.
Cub Scouts and Brownies join the parade at Our Lady of Fatima, as it continues and ends with a World War I ceremony at
Hosmer House opens to the public at 10:00 a.m. and remains open until 2:00 p.m. An exhibit of indemnification models is on display, and light refreshments will be served.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wading pools for free in Marlborough for EVERYONE (not only Marlborough residents)
LOCATIONS: Ward Park - Orchard Street
Farrell Field - Sawin Street
Please use the school parking lot
DATES: Opening Day Friday, June 25th
WADING POOL HOURS: Noon-6:00pm (7 Days Week)
POLICY: Disposable diapers are not allowed in the pool. Only Little Swimmers Disposable Swim Pants are allowed. For the safety of all, the rules will be posted and in effect at all times. The lifeguard has the authority to ask anyone who deliberately and continuously refuses to comply with the established guidelines to leave the pool area. Water shoes are recommended
Marlborough summer concert series starts 6/24 7-9pm
THURSDAY EVENINGS 7-9PM
JUNE 24th: THE REMINISANTS
JULY 1st: JOHN PENNY BAND
JULY 8th: HUCK
JULY 15th: MOOD ELEVATORS
JULY 22nd: FLASHBACK
JULY 29th: SILVER CITY BAND
AUGUST 5th: THE CONTINENTALS
AUGUST 12th: DOM V & THE SWING
AUGUST 19th: USUAL SUSPECTS
ADMISSION IS FREE
NO RAIN DATES
Westborough Summer Concert Series starts 6/23
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
6/12, 6/13 - Riverfest - Canoe ride, camping, frog talk - Sudbury Valley Trustees
Sudbury Valley Trustees Sunset Paddle
Sunset paddle
Overnight at Fairhaven Bay
A place for frogs
5/29 Sat - World Music, Happy Dance! at First Parish Hall, Northborough
5/27 Thur - “Mother Goose Asks Why” – Stories & Science at Northborough Free Library
Friday, May 21, 2010
This Summer: 25 things to do in Boston for under $25 (some are FREE)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Free: 5/22 - WBOS Earthfest, Boston
Official Website: Family Music & Activities: WBOS Earthfest
Occurs at: The Charles River Esplanade
Location: Boston
Phone:617-727-1188 x 4
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hours: 12:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: Free see below
From musical acts to face painting, the 13th Annual WBOS EarthFest is the perfect place for families and children. WBOS Earthfest will feature an expanded Family Area.
Presented by Whole Foods Market and free to the public, EarthFest will once again be a celebration for the Earth showcasing environmentally friendly products, groups, and activities. EarthFest will also feature an all-star musical line-up, an interactive family area and more. Produced in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the event is expected to draw more than 125,000!
Monday, May 17, 2010
5/22 - Celebrate World Fair Trade Day, sudbury
Location: 410 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, MA, 01776 directions
Phone:978-443-6122
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hours: 11am -- 4pm
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
We're thrilled to announce our second annual World Fair Trade Day Celebration,
Saturday, May 22, 11am- 4pm, featuring Rosi and Brian Amador of Sol y Canto, performing from 1-3 pm. Their crystalline voice, lush guitar and joyful rhythms will please the whole family.
The free entertainment opens with moving arts and circus entertainment by the Grasshopper Collective from noon to 1 pm.
Oaxacan wood carvers Epifanio Fuentes and Saurencia Santiago, from Mexico, will demonstrate carving and painting their fantastic folk art animals.
Also featuring face painting and temporary tattoos by Alissa Lynn, kids activities, Cafe India and other food vendors, and Fair Trade handcraft vendors.
Admission free. For crafts activities, the suggested donation is $1 per item.
Free 5/23 - Westford, BBQ at East Boston Camps
Location: 66 Depot Street, Westford, MA, 01886 directions
Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010 - Sunday, May 23, 2010
Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Second Annual FREE SPRING BBQ – All Are Welcome!
Join us at Westford's beautiful EBC camps on Sunday May 23 from 12-4. Enjoy free food and drinks, hayrides, live music and games, nature walks, Bingo and swimming. This is free family fun in a natural, scenic location.
Park at Stony Brook Middle School or Depot Street Entrance. Handicapped and strollers – use Depot St.
Sponsored by Westford Friends of East Boston Camps.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Free: 5/16 - walking tour in Stow
"Walking Tour of Upper Village"
Stow's early history will come alive at Stow Springfest on Sat., May 15, at a "Walking Tour of Upper Village" sponsored by the Stow Historical Society. Local historians will lead the walk, centering on Great Road, Upper Common and Crescent Street detailing historical facts about the town buildings and old homes found in this area.The walk will leave from the front of Town Hall at 2 p.m. and will last about one hour. The buildings and homes reflect much of Stow's history for the past three centuries. The original center of the town was located at the present site of the Stow Shopping Center, and in the mid 1800's the town center moved west to the area around the Town Hall. Beautiful buildings including the First Parish Church and the Randall Library grace the Upper Common surrounded by lovely old houses.
A souvenir brochure detailing the history of this old town center will be given to each participant.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
FREE: Shop for Free at Trinity Church, Bolton
9:00 am – 3:00pm
Trinity Church, Congregational
14 Wattaquadock Hill Rd. Bolton MA
- Household Goods! Clothes! Toys! Music and Videos! Furniture! Decorations! Books!...and More!
- Indoor yard sale - all items free
Free: 5/16 Sun Family Fair at Wolbach Farm, Sudbury
Family Fair at Wolbach Farm
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
free turtle walk 5/16 - Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Turtle Walk with Bryan Windmiller
Sun., May 16th 10:30 am - noon. Join Bryan Windmiller and The Nature Connection again this spring as we look for live turtles and enjoy the fascinating nature of Great Meadows NWR. A gifted teacher and professional wildlife ecologist since 1987, Bryan's research includes human impact on vernal pool amphibians, and the conservation of Blanding's turtles. This popular annual walk is free! Meet at Great Meadows, end of Monsen Rd. off Rte. 62. Call 978-369-2585 for information. The Nature Connection is a nonprofit based in Concord, Mass., that brings therapeutic and educational nature programs to at-risk youth, people with disabilities and elders. Visit www.nature-connection.org for more info.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Firefighter Combat Challenge: May 14 - May 15
Firefighter Combat Challenge
Friday, May 14, 2010 starting at 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 15, 2010, starting at 10:00 am
Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald J. Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, MA
Firefighters from the 6 New England States will compete or observe. Individuals, Tandems, Teams and Relay Teams. Bring the whole family! Your children will love the "Kid's Firefighter Challenge.
To see flyer, click here. For more information, visit www.firefighterchallenge.com
Monday, May 10, 2010
free: Lilja Spring Fair 5/16 Sun Natick
Phone:508-647-6570
Dates: Sun from 5/16/10 - 5/16/10
Hours: 12 noon - 4 pm
Ages: Toddlers, Kids
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: Free
Fun for the whole family; preschool through elementary school age. Come out and enjoy jumping in the moonwalks, Games for all ages, balloons, face-painting, a rockwall, games & prizes. Activity tickets available for purchase. Rain or Shine.
Lilja Elementary School in Natick. 41 Bacon Street.
http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/fair/p15259.php
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
free Sat 5/8 - Wayside Inn Hosting Star Party
Wayside Inn Hosting Star Party
Monday, May 3, 2010
Sat May 8 - Tenacre Family Fair - Wellesley
Official Website: Tenacre Family Fair Location: 78 Benvenue, Wellesley, MA, 02482 directions Phone:781-235-2282 Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010 - Saturday, May 8, 2010 Hours: 10 am - 2 pm Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Adults In/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor Admission is free. Most games cost $1 to $2, and rides cost $2 to $3. http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/fair/p15048.php |
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Free: Children's Day in Bolton
The Emerson School
Rte 117, Bolton, MA
Local Police, Kid’s Care ID’s
Child Development, Nutrition, Health & Safety Information
Local Preschool & Childcare and family friendly businesses with fun activities for children
Davis’ Farm Land
11:00am Children’s Safety Show, CHUCK and MUDD Family Music Entertainment 10:00—1:00
- see flyer below for more info: http://sawyer.nrsd.net/assets/files/Children's%20Day%202010%20flyer.pdf
Friday, April 23, 2010
Free: Family day 4/24 - Framingham Common
Family Day
Centre CommonSaturday, April 24
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Family Day on the Common
Take your family back in time. Come learn how to play old fashioned games like rounders, graces, hoops, and more. Tour one of Framingham’s first school houses (The Old Academy) and the Village Hall. Enjoy treasure hunts, games and hands-on activities. There will be refreshments and antiques for sale as well. Free to the Public.
For information call: 508-872-0484 or email
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Free: 5/6 Thur National Mom Nite out at Simon Pond Mall
May 6, 2010
NATIONAL MOMS NIGHT OUT, May 6 from 4-8 pm
National Moms Night Out
Thursday, May 6 from 4-8
A much deserved night out with the “girls” on Thursday, May 6 from 4-8 at Solomon Pond Mall, this free event is a great way for local moms to have a night out! Come enjoy massages, wine sampling, pedicures & manicures and register to win great prizes throughout the night! Mom’s Night Out highlights all the businesses and services that all moms are looking for: fashion, beauty trends, time savers, nutrition information and much more! Get the girls together and head over to the Solomon Pond Mall for a Mom’s Night out!
www.momsniteout.com
Monday, April 19, 2010
Free: Wednesday 4/21, 2:00 pm – Animals From Around the World, southboro lib
Free - have a piece of cake, stories and make a craft monthly at Randall Library Calendar, stow
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Free: 4/24 Sat - Earth Day Family Celebration: Garden in the Woods
Location: 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham, MA, 01701 directions
Phone:508-877-7630
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Special events take place between noon and 4 p.m., with tours given on the half hour.
Earth Day is free and fun for the whole family. Special events take place between noon and 4 p.m., with tours given on the half hour. Families will enjoy searching the Garden for signs of spring with our Scavenger Hunt Sheet. Other family activities include face-painting, seed planting, and making a pine cone bird feeder to take home. Look for mystery creatures in the Garden.
We will be raffling an American Girl doll, Lanie, who 'was born with outdoor genes' and loves learning about nature. Lanie comes with an accesory package, including a book, and a pet bunny on a leash. Raffle tickets will be available in the Idea Garden on Earth Day and the drawing will occur at 4 p.m. Visit the 'American Girl' table for more nature crafts and activities.
2010 Earth Day focuses this year on trees, honoring Arbor Day as well. Join nationally recognized storyteller and author Diane Edgecomb at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. at the Woodland Stage for her enchanting tree tales. Free tree saplings will be given to each family, while supplies last. Try out our 'Tree-Ask' activity, using our online ID key to identify some local native woody types.
FREE: 4/25 Sun - 10th Annual Kite Day at Bose Mountain
Location: Bose Mountain, Framingham, MA, 01701 directions
Phone:508 652-9900
Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010 - Sunday, April 25, 2010
Hours: Noon -4:00pm
Kite Day is sponsored by the Autism Alliance of MetroWest, A Program of Advocates Inc. and The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. This is our 10th Annual. We provide free face painting, free KIITES, free bottled water, entertainment and more. Its all about promoting autism awareness.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Sunday, April 18 -- Bay State Kids Ranger Walk -- Fresh Pond, Cambridge sponsored by BSKO
Ranger Jean Rogers and Geologist Ed Myskowski will likely join us for a fun and educational walk
around Fresh Pond. Registration required - see http://www.bsko.org/TakeAHike.html
AMC: Assabet and Concord Rivers 4/17
With lunch under historic Old North Bridge. Good beginner's trip. | |
Date(s): | April 17, 2010 (Sat) |
Location: | Concord, Massachusetts, Central, MA MA |
Trip Difficulty: | Moderate |
Sponsoring Chapter: | Worcester |
Leader: | David Miller 508-853-8964 pagayeur@verizon.net |
Registration is required for this trip. See contact above. http://trips.outdoors.org/index.cfm/method/search.fullview/tripid/25132/ |
FREE: Visit National Park - National Park Week, April 17-25
Friday, April 9, 2010
Free Museums for Bank of America Customers
Valid dates are the first full weekends of each month, through September
Worcester: Ecotaurium
Boston: Museum of Fine Art
Framingham: Danforth Museum of Art
Lincoln: DeCordova Museum
Cambridge: Harvard Museum of National History
Free: Apr 18 - Lowell National Historical Park, family hands-on fun
Free
Deb Harding
978-761-5902
deborah@commuintygardensgreenhouse.org
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Free: April 10th, 11 AM—1 PM. YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Free - Sun., Apr. 11, Tower of Hill - Spring Open House w/FREE ADMISSION!
Spring Open House: See Tower Hill's Newest Addition.
see http://www.towerhillbg.org/thwebspecev.html for detail.10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday, April 1, 2010
FREE: Lowes Hudson kid project Sat 10-11am
Mini Baseball Game | Saturday Apr 10, 2010 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | ||||||
See It Grow Planter | Saturday Apr 17, 2010 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
free kids concert at Westborough library 4/15 10:30am
Rhythm & Movement
Interactive Music Fun
Ages 2 & up
Thursday, April 15, 10:30 am in the Children's Room at the Westborough library
FREE: monthly crafts at Home Depot in Marlborough
while supplies last 9am-12pm rain or shine
Adult supervision required
April 3 Butterfly House
May 1 Picket Fence Planter
June 5 Soccer Game
July 3 Periscope
August 7 Pencil Organizer
September 4 Football Display
October 2 Fireboat
December 4 Picture Frame
January 1 Battery Organizer
Friday, March 26, 2010
FREE: 3/26-3/28 - Home and Leisure show at Solomon Pond Mall, Marlboro
We will feature a number of events at the Show. Segways rides will take place on the second floor parking deck by Macy's. If the weather is bad, we will plan on moving the Segways downstairs under the parking deck roof.
We will have tables setup for the Acton Discovery Museum to conduct experiments and activities. They will be on the first floor, near the Easter Bunny.
By Sears, there will be a seminar stage with various seminars held over the weekend. Pick up a seminar schedule as you enter the Show or check back for an update on this page as we get closer to the Show.
The Home & Leisure Show will be held March 26-28, 2010, at the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough, Mass. The Mall is conveniently located off Route 495 (exit 25B) to Route 290 on Donald Lynch Boulevard in Marlborough. Show hours are Friday, March 26, from 4 pm - 10 pm; Saturday, March 27, from 10 am - 9 pm; and Sunday, March 28, from Noon – 6 pm.see details at http://homeandleisureshow.com/
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
3/27 Solomon pond mall: Easter Bunny
March 27, 2010
Kidgits Club BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY , Saturday, March 27th, 8-9:30am
Saturday, March 27th - 8-9:30am - Please RSVP at Simon Guest Services
Come visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy breakfast in the Food Court and cool Easter crafts!
see http://www.simon.com/mall/?ID=339 for details
March 12–April 3, 2010
PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY, March 12th-April 3rd
March 12th - April 3rd in the Ann Taylor & Abercrombie & Fitch Court
Visit our Spring Garden and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny!
FREE: 3/27 - Tanglewood Marionettes - The Fairy Circus
See puppets dance, play instruments, juggle and fly through the air, all to the music of famous composers. This free, one-hour program is sponsored by the Sherborn Cultural Committee and organized by the Friends of the Sherborn Library. This is a perfect weekend activity for the entire family.
see details: http://www.bostoncentral.com/fwd.php?main=events&sub=theater&sub2=14878&pgx=zbp.frggrabvenzqbbjrytang.jjj&backlink=%2Fevents%2Ftheater%2Fp14878.php
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
A Conversation with the Commissioner of Early Education and Care
As parents, and often consumers of early education and care programs and services, parents have an integral role in shaping the policies, programs and practices that are designed and supported by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). We are pleased to announce upcoming opportunities for parents to participate in a conversation with EEC’s Commissioner, Sherri Killins. The discussion will focus on developing effective communication strategies that EEC can employ that will help families understand the critical elements of high quality programming, including: curriculum and learning, the importance of early childhood environments as the framework for children’s learning, qualifications and professional development of early childhood educators, the key role families play as partners in their child’s education, and the role of leadership in early education and care. The conversation will focus on effective methods for providing parents with information and resources that help them become aware of current science related to raising young children and recognizing high quality programming. Thank you for your help and partnership as we develop a predictable system to support parents as their children’s first teacher.
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care provides the foundation that supports all children in their development as lifelong learners and contributing members of the community, and supports families in their essential work as parents and caregivers.
Monday, March 15, 2010
FREE: Friday, March 19, Westford - 'Healthy Choices' Mime / Comedy Family Show
Phone:978-392-0470
Date: Friday, March 19, 2010 - Friday, March 19, 2010
Hours: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Ages: Kids, Adults
Robert Rivest (www.rivestmime.com), comedian and mime artist extraordinaire, presents a high-energy, comedy and mime show. This family-friendly show will inject 'healthy lifestyle topics with humor' and discuss mindful choices about food, exercise, entertainment & safety. Lots of audience participation and FUN!
Sponsored by Lowell General Hospital, The Pediatric Practice of Drs. Gilchrist and Sevigny in Chelmsford, and BOOST Fitness.
FREE. Open to the Public. Contact Heidi Tierney / intothewoods3@comcast.net or 978.392.0470