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Read & Romp 2007

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Dates:	Sunday, November 4, 2007
Hours:	10:30a.m. - 2p.m.
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$$$ see below
Category:	Fundraisers

Read and Romp is a unique family event which allows children to travel through the pages of some of their favorite storybooks. Activity booths, games, and arts and crafts based on such family favorites as Charlotte's Web, The Jolly Postman and Runaway Bunny are designed to provide hours of fun for children and their families.

Along with interactive storybook stations, there will be a buffet lunch, and a visit from storybook characters like Clifford, the Big Red Dog.

This event is a fundraiser for Reach Out and Read, a national non-profit that provides books to low income children at pediatric check-ups.

Read and Romp online registration is now closed. Tickets will be available at the door on Sunday.

COST

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$50 per person/Children under 2 are free.

WEBSITE

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www.reachoutandread.org/involved_romp.html

LOCATION

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One Seaport Lane, Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA, 02210 map
Phone: 617-455-0644

Parking is abundant on Sundays at the Seaport and there are a variety of parking options:

Street Parking - Free (no meters on Sunday): There is an outdoor lot near the Seaport Hotel - $9.00 (on the corner of Seaport Boulevard and B Street).
Self-parking at the Hotel is available in the Underground Seaport Hotel Garage, entrance is on Seaport Boulevard - a special event rate of $17.00.
Valet Parking is available at the Hotel Lobby, on Seaport Lane - $29.00 per car (cash only).

Directions to the Seaport Hotel Parking Garage
FROM Points West via I-90: Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike/Interstate 90 East to Exit 25 - South Boston. At the top of the ramp, bear left towards Seaport Boulevard. At the first set of lights, proceed straight onto East Service Road. At the next set of lights, take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage is located ahead on the right - across the street from the World Trade Center.

FROM Points South via I-93: Heading northbound on I-93 towards Boston, take Exit 20, which will be immediately after Exit 18. Follow the signs to 'I-90 East.' Take the first tunnel exit to 'South Boston.' At the first set of lights at the top of the ramp, proceed straight onto East Service Road. At the next set of lights, take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be ahead on the right.

FROM Logan International Airport and Route 1A South: Follow the signs towards I-90 West - Ted Williams Tunnel. Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to Exit 25. At the top of the ramp proceed straight onto B Street. Follow B Street to the end and take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be on your right - across the street from the World Trade Center. FROM Points North via I-93: Heading southbound on Interstate 93 Boston, take Exit 23, Purchase Street and move into the left lane. At the top of the ramp, take a left turn onto the Evelyn Moakley Bridge/Seaport Boulevard. Follow Seaport Boulevard for approximately .8 miles, the Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be on the right, after the Seaport Boulevard/B Street intersection.

FROM Points West via Storrow Drive: Take Storrow Drive East to Leverett Circle and follow signs for Interstate 93 South/Logan Airport. Once on Interstate 93 South, follow directions from 'Points North'.