Family Fun for the Week of 5/21 - 5/27
CJP Farm Day Festival - NatickPlan a day of fun with the kids at Belkin Family Lookout Farm! Enjoy live music, farm animals, playgrounds and jungle gyms, gigantic hay bales, & fun mazes. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy snacks and drinks on us. Advance registration strongly encouraged as space is limited. Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 11am - 2pm
Boston Metro
Military Heroes Garden of Flags on the Boston Common - Boston
Every year, the MA Military Heroes organization plants a Garden of 20,000 Flags in front of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument on Boston Common to commemorate the MA service members who have given their lives to defend our fr-eedom.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day Open House at the MFA - Boston
Visit the Museum of Fine Arts for a day of celebration with fr-ee general admission for all, including drop in art activities for all ages.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Life is Good Festival - Pre Sale Ticket DealMake it a family event! For a limited time only - kids tickets are free with any adult ticket purchase. The Kids stage entertainment lineup includes The Fresh Beat Band; Dan Zanes and Kidz Bop. Once these tickets are gone - kids tix will return to being $20. Jump on this! Full lineup to be announced June 7. September 22-23, 2012
Beauty & the Beast: Broadway Across America - Boston
This elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Boston Opera House for a limited one week engagement May 29– June 3, 2012. Disney´s Beauty and the Beast is part of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway In Boston Series.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - Sunday, Jun 3, 2012
Zoorassic Park at Franklin Park Zoo - Boston
Zoorassic Park, a thrilling, seasonal exhibit, will be open May 26 – Sept. 3. Journey into prehistoric times and encounter dinosaurs including a Chasmosaurus and baby, a Cryolophosaurus, a Dilophosaurus and many others all nestled within the trees, bushes and undergrowth for a truly realistic experience.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Monday, Sep 3, 2012
SAVE THE DATE: Jimmy Fund Scooper BowlJoin the fun at the Scooper Bowl, the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival and the unofficial kick-off of summer in Boston at City Hall Plaza. Over 30 flavors will be served for three consecutive days to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Tues - Thurs, June 5 - 7, 2012
Alastair Moock: American Roots Music - Boston
What do you get when you mix whimsical tunes for children with classic American folk songs? Alastair Moock knows. He will introduce you to his own blend of upbeat sing-along tunes that reflect American history and cultural traditions.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Open House at JFK National Historic Site - Brookline
Celebrate the 43rd anniversary of John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site´s official dedication as a National Park Service site on May 29, 1969 along with the 95th anniversary of the birth of the country´s 35th president.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Brookstock Rock Festival - BrooklineBrookline Music School ensembles will be performing music from 1969, the final year in an amazing decade of American popular music, one which laid the foundation for all that followed. Tickets on sale now (617) 277-4593. Friday, June 1, 2012 at 7:30pm
All Hands on Deck: Memorial Day Weekend Family Fun - Charlestown
Learn about the life of Marines and sailors at sea by learning to march, deciding whether to “sign on” to Constitution, and taking part in other demos and craft activities. Discover Constitution’s history with the new exploratory activity, “Mutinous Expedition: A Quest Based on Honest Truth.”
Saturday, May 26 - Monday May 28, 2012
Watch Out for Vulture Vomit & Other Bird Watch Adventures - Cambridge
Bird watching isn´t just for adults anymore. Kids and teens are getting hooked on nature through birds, and birders of all ages will enjoy this humorous and engaging presentation by Bill Thompson III, author of the new Peterson Field Guide, The Young Birder´s Guide to Birds of North America.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Family Drop-in Activities at Arnold Arboretum - Jamaica Plain
Fr-ee drop-in activities on the last Saturday of each month. Activities run from 11:00am to 1:00pm and may include scavenger hunts, science investigations, craft activities, stories, guided walks, and more.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents: Fairy Circus - Brookline
Watch classical music meet marionettes in Tanglewood Marionettes' Fairy Circus! The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, transform, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the music of favorite composers.
Thu, Sat, Sun from May 24, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Memorial Day Services: City of Boston - Boston
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be conducting several Memorial Day
observances in City-owned parks and cemeteries.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012
West Suburbs
Sudbury Memorial Day Parade - Sudbury
The Sudbury Memorial Day Parade, Ceremonies, and Program is held on the last Monday in May. Sudbury has formally honored its war dead for more than 100 years. The parade and ceremonies honor veterans of all wars that involved Sudbury residents starting with King Philip´s War in 1676.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Asparagus Festival at Verrill Farm - Concord
Take a trip through the Verrill Farm asparagus field with Steve Verrill, followed by a delicious lunch filled with asparagus themed foods.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Family Fishing Day at Camp Sewataro - SudburyPlease join us! (rain or shine)! Camp Sewataro will provide: Gear (although you are welcome to bring your own); Bait (you get to put the worms on your hooks!); Coffee, Hot Chocolate; and expert advice from Dan, Dan the Fisherman. Space is limited - please RSVP by emailing camp@sewataro.comSunday, June 10, 2012, 9:30am - 11:30am
Garden Plant Sale at Gore Place - Waltham
Get your garden off to a great start with heirloom herbs, vegetables, annuals and perennials from the greenhouse at Gore Place in Waltham. Rare and hard-to-find varieties of annuals, perennials, herbs and tomatoes. Proceeds benefit the Farm.
Friday, May 18, 2012 - Saturday, May 26, 2012
Lexington Discovery Day - Lexington
Celebrate the beginning of summer at Lexington's annual Discovery Day. This springtime tradition combines a street fair and sidewalk sale, and will again be held in the Muzzey Street/Waltham Street Municipal parking lot behind Michelson´s Shoes.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
'Building Strength And Character in Middle School Girls' - Weston
Psychologist Dr. Diana Paolitto, a twenty-year veteran of working in middle schools with adolescents, parents and staff, will discuss how parents can help to build strength and character in their young adolescent daughters.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Father´s Day Keepsake Workshop - Concord
Create a keepsake imprint of your child's foot or hand, personalized with a message for Dad. All workshops led by our experienced pottery and ceramics team members.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Pins and Needles with a Splash of Neon - Lexington
Needle Arts artisans will display creations of handmade garments, tabletop pieces and decorative accessories and quilts. The artisans will be available to discuss the techniques used and the inspiration behind each piece.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Sunday, Jun 10, 2012
eat. drink. paint. @ palettes family paint - Natick
kids, moms, dads, grandparents, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors... bring the family down on sunday afternoons and join us at palettes to eat. drink. paint. (and laugh).
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Western Mass
Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair - Western Mass
Enjoy one of the oldest of all the New England sheep fairs, the Cummington fair is a fun and affordable way to spend a day with family and friends discovering one of the oldest industries in the world.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012
Central Mass
Wool Days: OSV - Sturbridge
Watch as sheep get their annual 'hair cuts' and historians demonstrate how wool is processed – from shearing, scouring, and carding to dyeing, spinning, and weaving (in other words, from sheep to shirt). Memorial Day is also our official kick-off to summer activities like period games, 1830s “base ball” and “French & English” tug-of-war contests.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012
AIS 44th Annual Powwow - Central Mass
Native American Powwow, dancing, drumming, singing, traders, activities. Enjoy Northern & Southern Drums, Seminar, Gourd Dance, Afternoon and Evening Intertribal Dance Sessions, Children's Activities, Saturday Evening Feast, Artifact Sale, Traders, and more
Sat, Sun from May 26, 2012 - May 27, 2012
North Suburbs
Le Grand David's Spectacular Magic Company - Beverly
Nearly everything about this charming magic show is a vaudeville classic, from the glittery costumes to the handsome barbershop quartet.
Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 3:00pm
Newburyport Spring Fest - Newburyport
Celebrate the season in downtown Newburyport Thousands attend to enjoy great live music, art, fine crafts, food from Newburyport's best restaurants & children's entertainment.
Sunday, May 27, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012
Children's Garden Opening Day: Long Hill - Beverly
Help plant flowers and vegetables in our magical children's garden. Learn how to grow plants and take one home for your own backyard. Great for families. Rain date: May 24.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey at Stone Zoo - Stoneham
Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey features more than a dozen different bird species from around the world, including the bald eagle, bateleur eagle, Egyptian vulture, military macaw, spectacled owl and white-necked raven, in this engaging, memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - Monday, Sep 3, 2012
Lowell Spring Carnival - Lowell
The carnival fundraiser will feature rides, games and food. Featured rides this year include the Freakout, Vertigo, and the Arctic Blast along with many more exciting carnival rides. In addition, there will be a petting zoo and magic shows daily.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012
New Hampshire
Memorial Weekend Castleberry Craft Festival - New Hampshire
The Annual Memorial Weekend Craft Festival takes place at the historic Mill Falls Marketplace on Route 3, in lovely Meredith, NH. This fr-ee outdoor event takes place rain or shine.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012
South Suburbs
Spring Planting Moon Pow-Wow - Marshfield
Enjoy this Native American Moon Pow Wow featuring traditional drumming, singing & dancing, food, crafts and more at the Marshfield fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012
Paragon Carousel - Hull
One of fewer than 100 'Grand' carousels remaining in the U.S. today, the Paragon Carousel touches the hearts, sparks the imaginations and ignites the creative spirits of all who visit it.
Saturday, Apr 7, 2012 - Sunday, Oct 28, 2012
Attleboro Spring Carnival - Attleboro
The carnival fundraiser will feature rides, games and food. Featured rides this year include the Zero Gravity, the Remix II, Flying Bobs, and Pharaoh´s Fury along with many more exciting carnival rides.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012
Super Hero Day - Easton
BAM POW KRUNCH Visit the Children´s Museum in Easton on Thursday May 24 and bring out your inner Super Hero.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
March Against Youth Violence - Brockton
The Eliezer Mendes Foundation invite everyone around the area to participate in the peace march against youth violence. No child should be next Lets stand together and help make Brockton a 'Champion of Peace'.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Rhode Island
Waterfire Providence - Rhode Island
WaterFire centers on a series of 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
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Memorial Day Weekend is here - can you even believe it? This year seems to be galloping by. And while memorial day is the unofficial start of summer, and a three-day weekend for most full of picnics and gatherings - it is also a weekend of remembrance and salute to all past & present military heroes. Thank you for your service.