Family Fun Days at Suffolk Downs

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Official Website: Family Fun Days at Suffolk Downs
Location: 111 Waldemar Ave., East Boston, MA, 02128 directions
Phone:617 567-3900
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008 - Monday, September 1, 2008
Hours: 1-3 p.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: $ see below

Each Family Fun Day features entertainment and activities for kids. Almost every week, there is a face painter and balloon artist. Over the course of the summer, other entertainment will include pony rides, magic tricks, a jockey on stilts, and Myachi demonstrations. Complimentary snacks provided.

The Family Fun area is located outdoors, near a picnic and play area, away from the main wagering areas. There is also a tent for shade or cover. In addition to the Family Fun activities, you can get an up close look at horses as they race down the stretch.

Cost

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$2 for adults. Children admitted free - must be accompanied by an adult.Parking: $4 preferred, Free general

Location

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111 Waldemar Ave., East Boston, MA, 02128 map

From downtown Boston: Take Callahan Tunnel. At end of tunnel, the road becomes Route 1A North. Follow two miles until first set of lights. Go straight through lights and main entrance is 200 yards further on right. Look for large green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo.

From points west: Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East, through the Ted Williams Tunnel. Follow to Route 1A North. Proceed until first set of lights. Go straight through lights and main entrance is 200 yards further on right. Look for large green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo.

From points south: I-93 North to I-90 East, through the Ted Williams Tunnel. Follow to Route 1A North. Proceed until first set of lights. Go straight through lights and main entrance is 200 yards further on right. Look for large green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo.

From points north: I-93 south to Callahan Tunnel. At exit of tunnel, the road then becomes Route 1A north. Follow two miles until very first set of lights. Go straight through lights and main entrance is 200 yards further on right. Look for large green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo.

Or: I-93 south to Route 16 (exit 31). Route 16 east to junction with Route 145. Route 145 north for 3/4 mile to side entrance across from Shaw’s supermarket.

Or: I-95 south to Route 1 south. Take un-numbered exit at Route 60 rotary (large Showcase Cinemas complex on right as landmark) and follow rotary halfway around to Route 60 east. Follow straight for approx. 3 miles through two sets of lights, a rotary, another set of lights and then the large Bell Circle rotary where roadway becomes Route 1A south. Look for green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo on left.

Public Transportation: MBTA Blue Line, Suffolk Downs stop

Tips

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Family Fun events take place from 1-3 p.m. Racing begins at 12:45 and ends around 5:00 p.m. Due to state law, there is no ATM on site. Before you enter, from 12:15-2:15 at the main Clubhouse entrance, you can get your picture taken with a racehorse and jockey.