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Family Fun for the Week of 1/21 - 1/27
North Suburbs
Sesame Street Live - Ready for Action - Lowell
Calling all super heroes. Super Grover needs your help. Come discover what it takes to get your inner hero ready for action. Join Elmo, Zoe, Rosita, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live 'Ready for Action'.
Thursday, Jan 24, 2008 - Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
Groveland Winter Festival - Groveland
Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities and belly-warming treats at this annual event. The event features musical performances, pottery, children's crafts, face painting, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and raffles with food from area businesses.
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
Complimentary Fencing & Swordsmanship Lessons at the Guard Up! Open House - Burlington
141 Middlesex Tpke (near the Burlington Mall). This Open House will feature free lessons, sword games, and demonstrations. For ages 4+ (under 18 must have their parent present). Or try a free lesson today by calling: 781-270-4800.
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008 12-3pm
Roger Tincknell Concert - Stoneham
Free Concert with Roger Tincknell of Tincknell and Bates. Children 2.6 years old through the age of 5 years old and families
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
Family Concert: Cape Ann Symphony - Gloucester
The Cape Ann Symphony will perform Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. This classic tale for narrator and orchestra is a perfect concert for the whole family to enjoy and a great way to introduce young people to the Cape Ann Symphony.
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
West Suburbs
Dunstable Winterfest - Dunstable
Weather and snow permitting, enjoy complimentary guided cross-country skiing, ice skating, snow-shoeing, sledding, the popular horse drawn sleigh/wagon rides, as well as other fun winter activities.
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
Winter Wonders Walk - Framingham
See a puppet show about winter survival, make a track-finder, walk through the wintry woods and enjoy hot drinks and winter crafts. Learn how our wildflowers and animal friends survive the long snowy months.
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
Yamaha Music School Open House - Lexington
Enjoy a fun, interactive music lesson at our open house. Tour our state-of-the-art school and meet our teachers. Light refreshments served. Preview lesson are designed for specific age groups and require a reservation.
Saturday, Feb 2, 2008
Bubblemania - Holliston
The Holliston Newcomers Club is hosting a very unique family event which combines science, art, comedy, and of course the magic of soap bubbles.
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
Sparkys Puppet Show - Wayland
Calling all kids with cabin fever. The Wayland Parents Association is hosting a puppet show at the Wayland Town Building. Bring your little ones and enter the magical world of children’s books, brought to life by colorful hand puppets.
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
Now That's What I Call Magic Show - Arlington
Professional Magician, and Entertainment Expert, Matt Roberts, brings his new show, Now That's What I Call Magic to the Regent Theatre for the first time.
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
Family Discovery Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo - Newton
Storyteller Katie Green and the New Phil perform Russian folk tales. Following the performance, kids are invited to meet and greet the instruments of the orchestra with the New Phil’s Instrument Petting Zoo.
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
Tanglewood Marionettes: The Dragon King - Lexington
Boys and girls of all ages are invited to be enchanted by dozens of lavishly costumed 30-inch tall marionettes performing this brand new fairytale!
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
The Wonderful World of Storybooks: The Magic of Origami - Weston
A professional artist from the Origamido Studio of Haverhill will give free lessons in origami including making an envelope that can be mailed (the museum supplies the stamps) and a minature stamp album.
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
South Suburbs
Animal Happenings with Miss Susan - Easton
Enjoy Miss Susan's informal petting zoo learn about her talk about her animal friends. Each date will feature different animals from her massive menagerie.
Thursday, Jan 24, 2008 - Thursday, Feb 7, 2008
Music with Uncle Moe - Norwell
Clap, dance and sing with the wild and crazy guys of the Uncle Moe Band. Held next door to The James in the parish hall of First Parish Church. Proceeds benefit the James Library’s children’s room renovation. For ages 3-8.
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
KidToon Films - Randolph
Enjoy G-rated movies for kids at participating National Amusement Theatres every Saturday at 10:00am - All seats $3.50. This week's feature: Candy Land: The Great Lollipop Adventure.
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
Boston Metro
The 2007 Boston Home Show - Boston
Discover the latest in interior design, kitchen remodeling, hardwood flowering, custom windows and landscaping. The show sold out in 2007 with a waiting list.
Friday, Jan 25, 2008 - Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
Ice Skating at the Charles Hotel - Cambridge
Back by popular demand for the third year, The Rink at the Charles Hotel is open for all winter enthusiasts. The 2,900 square-foot ice skating rink is located just steps from the property’s front door.
Monday, Dec 10, 2007 - Monday, Mar 10, 2008
ICA: When Art Meets Music - Boston
Explore how artist Dave Muller combines sounds, drawing, and time in his work. Sketch and paint images, listen to a musical performance, and discover how your images can take on new life when they interact with sounds and rhythms.
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
3 Cats in Venice - Brookline
Set in the splendor of Venice, three cats and one mouse, joined by their love of music, come together to save a young musical prodigy. Eric Bornstein and company return for their third season of pagentry, costumes and mask theater
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008
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Go Pats! Our beloved Patriots are going to the Superbowl and they'll be playing the New York Giants in sunny Pheonix, Arizona on Feb 3. So much for that cold weather edge... Anyway, lots of fun on tap in the meantime. Be sure to check out the Guard Up! Open House this week - they've got some pretty cool programs going on for kids & families right now. Fencing...it's good stuff.