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A weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar. Somerville Bulb Blitz Where/When: Several Locations Around Somerville/Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Why Go: Have your family join with other families around the area to beautify different locations with flower bulbs! Pricing: Free Haines Square Fall Festival Where/When: Salem St & Fellsway W, Medford/Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Fun family festival activities include live music, vendors, face painting, food, and more! Pricing: Free Sing-Along at …
This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar. Babygarten Where/When: Somerville Public Library, West Branch/Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Why Go: It’s never too soon for your baby to be learning! This program focuses on songs and rhymes to help with language acquisition, and more! Pricing: Free Viva La Vinal Music Festival Where/When: Somerville Community Growing Center/Friday, Oct. 7, 5 p.m. Why Go: Bring the family, and a picnic, and listen to live music out in the garden. Pricing: Free Kids Event at Whole Foods Where/When: …
This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar. Leaves are turning red, orange, brown, yellow too fall has lots of fun things for your family to do! Topsfield Fair Where/When: Topsfield/Friday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 5 Why Go: Carnival Rides, Animals, Food, and Games make up the perfect country fair for the whole family. Pricing: $10 HONK! Festival Where/When: Davis Square/Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2, Various Times Why Go: All weekend long, activist street bands will be gracing Davis Square and surrounding areas…
Slip on a sweater, have a cup of cocoa, and check out some great family-friendly activities! Highlanders Boys Varsity Football Where/When: Dilboy Stadium/Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Why Go: Fall’s here, which means it’s time to get out the sweaters, make a big pot of chili, and get the family together for some hometown football! Pricing: Contact the Athletics Department at 617-625-6600 x6161. Harvest Moon Festival Where/When: Fellsmere Pond, Melrose/Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Why Go: Come celebrate the fall with this unique fest that combines a traditional harvest fest with the …
Check out our weekly list of family-friendly events in and around town. Squeezebox Slam Where/When: Union Square Plaza/Saturday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Why Go: Bring the family out for some great accordion music in Union Square—perfect for dancing! Pricing: Free Malden River Festival Where/When: Park at River’s Edge, Malden/Saturday, Sept. 17. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: Come out to celebrate community, friends, and family, and the Malden River, with games, activities, entertainment, and food! Pricing: Free Saturday Afternoon Family Film: The Miracle Worker Where/When: Somerville Public …
Check out this week’s selection of family-friendly events and activities. Mudflat Grand Opening Celebration Where/When: Mudflat Studios/Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: Bring those little artists to Mudflat’s new studio grand opening – there will be entertainment, demonstrations, and even hands-on clay activities! Pricing: Free Brasileiro Where/When: Union Square Plaza/Saturday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Why Go: Celebrate Brazilian culture in Union Square with lively food, dancing, entertainment, and more – for the whole family. Pricing: No Entry Fee Melrose Chamber of Commerce …
Check out these family-friendly day trips to help you maximize Labor Day weekend. Payson Park Music Festival Where/When: Payson Park, Belmont/Wednesday, Aug. 31, 6:15 p.m. Why Go: In this last concert of the series, check out the Navy Band Northeast’s “Rhode Island Sound”—bring a picnic and the whole family! Pricing: Free Last Chance For Birds of Prey at the Stone Zoo Where/When: Stone Zoo, Stoneham/Daily, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. until Sept. 5 Why Go: See some stunning raptors, feel the wind from the birds’ wings as they zoom over your head, and even learn a thing or two about recycling! …
School starts soon, but never fear! Here are a few more ways to enjoy the little summer you have left. Thrill’n & Chill’n Thursdays at Victory Park! Where/When: Victory Park, Medford/Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Why Go: This is the last chance to check out great kids’ games, parachutes, bubbles, chalk, and summer fun before school starts! Pricing: Free Kidstock: Make Way for the Ugly Duckling Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Thursday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m. Why Go: We all know the story of the ugly duckling, but this is a whole new telling, from our friends at Kidstock. Pricing: Free …
Anything else going on? Be sure to let us know! Nappy's Puppets: Shadows Around the World Where/When: Somerville Public Library East Branch/Thursday, Aug. 18, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: You’ve seen or made shadow puppets: rabbits, ducks, maybe even other birds! Now learn where they come from, and how cultures around the world play, too. Pricing: Free Free Fun Fridays: Boston Harbor Islands Where/When: Long Wharf-North, Boston/Friday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. and more (See Event for details) Why Go: Take the family out to explore the harbor islands, and get a great view back at the city—free ferry …
Check out these end-of-the-summer events and activities for the whole family. Despicable Me at Memorial Hall Where/When: Memorial Hall, Melrose/Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m. Why Go: Join your neighbors and friends for this free screening of the hilarious film Despicable Me—it would be despicable to miss it! Pricing: Free Little Red Robbin' Hood Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Thursday, Aug. 11, 2 p.m. Why Go: You know the original story—now come and see Kidstock’s spin on the classic! Pricing: Free Eco-Action at the West Branch Where/When: Somerville Public Library, West Branch/Thursday, …
Put those lazy dog days in the dog house: Check out these great local and nearby family events and activities! One World, Many Critters: Wiggly Worms Where/When: Somerville Public Library, East Branch/Thursday, Aug. 4, 3 p.m. Why Go: Kids 5 and older can check out the wiggly worms outside the library –kids love gross! Pricing: Free SomerMovie Fest: Toy Story 3 Where/When: Seven Hills Park/Thursday, Aug. 4, 8:30 p.m. Why Go: Check out a great family movie under the stars! Pricing: Free Saturday Afternoon Family Film: The Parent Trap Where/When: Somerville Public Library, Central Branch/…
Babygarten Where/When: Somerville Public Library West Branch, July 27, 11:00am–11:45am Why Go: Babygarten is an educational program for caregivers and their babies from birth to 18 months. The classes involve songs and rhymes that help babies with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills, and provide an environment that nurtures and stimulates children with a wide variety of experiences. Pricing: Free Davis Square Farmer's Market Where/When: Davis Square Farmers Market, July 27, 12:00pm–6:00pm. Why Go: Teach you kids about local produce and fruits and veggies. They also stock a wide …
Summer Book Group for Kids Where/When: Somerville Public Library, July 19, 7:00pm–8:00pm Why Go: Kids age 10 and older are invited to discuss Secret Letters from 0 to 10 by Susie Morgenstern. Snacks will be provided. Register and pick up a copy of the book in the Children's Room, or email Cathy Piantigini at cpiantigini@minlib.net. Pricing: Free Davis Square Farmer's Market Where/When: Davis Square Farmers Market, July 20, 12:00pm–6:00pm. Why Go: Teach you kids about local produce and fruits and veggies. They also stock a wide range of summery treats. Pricing: Free One World, Many Critters…
Check out these great activities for kids going on this weekend! Kidstock! presents Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Thursday, July 14, 2 p.m. Why Go: Check out these talented kids singing and acting in this summer's favorite program at the library! Pricing: Free The Small World Magic Show Where/When: Somerville Public Library East Branch/Thursday, July 14, 3 p.m. Why Go: Come find out what “Abracadabra” means all over the world with this around-the-world themed magic show Pricing: Free Groundwork Somerville at the West Branch Where/When: Somerville Public…
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with these in-town and nearby events and activities. Babygarten Where/When: Somerville Public Library West Branch/Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Why Go: It’s never too early to start your kids’ education. Come enjoy songs, rhymes, and language-acquisition exercises with your baby! Pricing: Free Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Where/When: Trum Field/Thursday, June 30, 6 p.m. Why Go: In addition to the traditional Independence Day fireworks, Somerville’s celebration will also include live music from local music groups and bands! Pricing: Free …
Note: Due to weather, Family Fun Day and Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest have been moved to Sunday, June 26. The were originally scheduled for Saturday. Summer has finally officially begun, and thankfully there are plenty of things for the whole family to do together to celebrate. Family Movies at MPL: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Where/When: Melrose Public Library, Melrose/Thursday, June 23, 6 p.m. Why Go: Tension is building at Hogwarts as Harry and his friends learn of plans to thwart Voldemort – don’t let Harry down by missing this next installment! Pricing: Free Somerville …
Whether you’re celebrating Father’s Day or not, here are some great kid-friendly events you can enjoy this Father’s Day weekend. Barney Live in Concert Where/When: Chevalier Theatre, Medford/Saturday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. Why Go: Help Barney celebrate his birthday and win some definite brownie points with certain little ones in your life! Pricing: $20-$70 Wild Tales presents "Economy Chickens" Where/When: Somerville Community Growing Center/Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Why Go: The Wild Tales kids have been getting together this original show for everyone, and it promises to be a great…
Check out these great start-of-summer family-friendly events in and around town this weekend. All-City Elementary Art Fair Where/When: Argenziano School/Wednesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. Why Go: Bring the whole family to check out the local art talent of the community elementary students. Pricing: Free American Cancer Society Relay for Life Where/When: Riverbend Park, Medford/Friday, June 10, 6 p.m. to Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. Why Go: Get the whole family together to walk for a great cause—there will be activities and a kids’ relay, too! Pricing: Free Stork Fund Zoo Walkabout Where/When: …
We’ve been waiting for months for the warm weather to arrive, and it’s finally here! Celebrate with some outdoor (and indoor) family-friendly events. 1st Annual Healey School 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament Where/When: Healey School/Saturday, June 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Go: Cheer on both kids and adult teams that compete to raise money for Healey School. Pricing: Free to Watch Saturday Afternoon Family Film: Black Beauty Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: If you haven’t introduced your kids to some of the more classic family films, this …
Check out our picks for area activities and events for this holiday weekend. Storytime Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Why Go: Who doesn’t enjoy a good story? Three- to five-year-olds certainly do! Pricing: Free Free Kids Crafts Where/When: Lakeshore Learning Store, Saugus/Every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Kids can make a variety of fun things, without having to make or clean up a mess at home. Pricing: Free Family Movies at MPL : Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Where/When: Melrose Public Library/Saturday, May 28, 1:30 p.m. Why Go: In…
