Week Nine of Highland Street Foundation’s “Free Fun Fridays”

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Dates:	Friday, August 22, 2014
Hours:	All day
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Arts & Culture

The Highland Street Foundation continues its annual “Free Fun Fridays” initiative, a summer program that opens doors to treasured cultural institutions on Fridays throughout Massachusetts at no cost to visitors.

A total of 67 museums and cultural venues will participate in the program, an increase from the 60 venues that participated in 2013.

This week’s venues feature an eclectic mix that is sure to have something for everyone.

“Free Fun Fridays” is open to patrons of all ages and incomes.

Since being established in 2009, “Free Fun Fridays” has drawn more than half a million visitors to its participating venues.

Last year, the event saw 165,000 visitors.

This year, the Foundation hopes to reach more than 200,000 visitors.

THIS WEEK:

Boston Children’s Museum (Boston)
Museum of African American History (Boston)
New Bedford Whaling Museum (New Bedford)
Old Manse, Trustees of Reservations (Concord)
Berkshire Museum (Pittsfield)
Emily Dickinson Museum (Amherst)

All “Free Fun Fridays” events are free and open to the public, thanks to grants from The Highland Street Foundation.

The Highland Street Foundation has invested $650,000 to support the 2014 “Free Fun Fridays” program.

The Highland Street Foundation is committed to addressing the needs and concerns of children and families in Massachusetts and California.

Highland Street directs their efforts to provide access and opportunities in the areas of education, housing, mentorship, health care, the environment and the arts.

http://highlandstreet.org/freefunfridays.html

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