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Every Wednesday, Grab and Go provides family-oriented and kid-friendly events for the upcoming week.This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar. Apple Pie Bake-Off at the Medford Farmers Market Where/When: Medford Farmer’s Market/Thursday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m. Why Go: Watch and taste different apple goods to be judged, try out your Halloween costumes, and decorate a pumpkin! Pricing: No Entry Fee Pumpkin and Pie Sale Where/When: UU Church of Medford/Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why Go: Equip your household for fall with pumpkins and pies, while the kids participate in fun activities. Pricing: No Entry Fee Haines …
This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar. Story Time Where/When: Medford Public Library/Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. Why Go: Drop in for stories and a simple craft! 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: Whole Foods Market/Saturday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. Why Go: Out for some Saturday morning food shopping? Swing by for …
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, Somerville/Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2, Various Times Why Go: All weekend long, activist street bands will be gracing Davis Square and …
Slip on a sweater, have a cup of cocoa, and check out some great family-friendly activities! Mustangs Boys Varsity Football Where/When: Medford High School/Friday, Sept. 23, 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: Call the Athletics Office at 781-393-2380 for More Information 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 …
Check out our weekly list of family-friendly events in and around town. Mustangs Girls Varsity Soccer Where/When: Medford High School/Thursday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m. Why Go: Come cheer on your local girls soccer team and spend some quality family time in the sun! Pricing: Free Malden River Festival Where/When: Park at River’s Edge/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 Somerville Dog Festival Where/When: Conway Park, Somerville/Sunday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. …
Check out this week’s selection of family-friendly events and activities. Little Explorers Developmental Playgroups Where/When: Saugus YMCA, Saugus/Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Why Go: Find a variety of playgroups for a variety of ages and stages for your preschoolers! Pricing: $12 drop-in, but call ahead Play Go at the Library Where/When: Medford Public Library/Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Why Go: All ages are welcome to learn the ancient Chinese game Go from an award-winning instructor – a fun and educational way to spend a Wednesday night! Pricing: Free MHS Varsity Football …
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 next week, 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/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 Baby Boot Camp StrollFit Class Where/When: 200 Rivers Edge Dr./Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Why Go: Caregivers home with small children in strollers can bring their children, a stroller, and some energy to meet some new friends and …
Anything else going on? Be sure to let us know! Sparky's Puppets presents Aesop's Fables Where/When: Medford Public Library/Thursday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Why Go: See the classic Aesop’s Fables come alive and sing along with the puppets! 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 tickets are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so go early! Pricing: Free Jungle Encounters Where/When: …
Check out these great summer activities: Wet & Wild Wednesdays at Capen Street Park! Where/When: Capen Street Park, Wednesday, July 27, 9:00am–11:00am Why Go: Kids can let loose in the park with bubbles, balls, chalk stories and crafts. Staff will be on hand to help out and there is no need to register before hand. Pricing: Free Music Together (0-5) Where/When: Springstep, Wednesday, July 27, 9:30a.m–10:15a.m Why Go: Music Together® is a nationally renowned music program for children (newborn to age five) and their parents or caregivers. In this class, you will learn songs and chants, …
Check out these great summer activities: Babes in the Woods Hike: Crystal Spring to Virginia Wood Where/When: 144-150 Pond St, Stoneham, July 19, 10:00am–11:30am Why Go: Are you home on mornings with young children? Come for a walk in the woods with Friends of the Middlesex Fells hike leader Terry Murray. Infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kids of all ages are welcome at all Babes in the Woods events! Bring snacks and drinks, and dress for the weather — some trails may be muddy in spots. Pricing: Free Music Together Where/When: Springstep, July 20, 9:30am–10:15am Why Go: Music Together® …
The Harry Potter legacy is about to come to an end, but check out these other great activities going on this weekend! Wet and Wild Wednesdays Where/When: Caban Street Park/Wednesdays through mid-August, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Why Go: Get out into the sprinklers, sing silly songs, check out some free books, and enjoy summer with your friends and neighbors! Pricing: Free Flutesweet and Tickletoon Where/When: Medford Public Library/Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m. Why Go: These kids’ performers will combine storytelling with music in a program perfect for kids two and up. Pricing: Free Free Fun Fridays: …
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with these nearby events and activities. Altered Journals for Young Adults Where/When: Melrose Public Library/Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m. Why Go: Create your own notebook to use as a diary, save it for school in the fall, or start a super-secret spy journal! Pricing: Free, Registration required Free Fun Friday: Buttonwood Park Zoo Where/When: Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford/Friday, July 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Go: This is a great opportunity to go visit your furry friends - admission is free all day! Pricing: Free Free Fun Friday: Museum of Fine Arts Where/…
Summer has finally officially begun, and thankfully there are plenty of things for the whole family to do together to celebrate. Story Time Where/When: Medford Public Library/Every Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. Why Go: Get the wee ones out of the house for a story and craft time they can enjoy every week. Pricing: Free Wright’s Pond Opening Day Where/When: Wright’s Pond/Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. to a half hour before sunset Why Go: Make summer official with some outdoor splashing in the sun! Pricing: $35 - 1 Auto Parking Sticker and 1 Walk-in Pass, $5 - Walk-in Pass Family Fun Day Where/When…
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/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 time for…
Check out these great start-of-summer family-friendly events in and around town this weekend. Six-Legged Safari for Kids at Willard's Woods Where/When: Brent Street Entrance to Willard’s Woods, Lexington/Thursday, June 9, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Kids get a chance to check out the creepy crawlies and sketch what they’ve found! Pricing: Free American Cancer Society Relay for Life Where/When: Riverbend Park/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 "…
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. Green Up Clean Up Barry Park Where/When: Barry Park/Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Why Go: Get outdoors with the family and help keep our green spaces enjoyable for everyone, all year round. Pricing: Free Teddy Bear Check-up Day Where/When: Stone Zoo, Stoneham/Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Make sure your furry friends have a clean bill of health! Pricing: Free with Zoo Admission Carnaval@SomerStreets Where/When: Foss Park, …
Check out our picks for area activities and events for this holiday weekend. Parent and Child Fun Fitness: Ages 8 and Up Where/When: Burlington Community Life Center/Wednesday, May 25, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Why Go: Get kids up and moving with this fun, fast-paced and varied class. Pricing: Free McGlynn Middle School Art Exhibit Where/When: Springstep/Thursday, May 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Why Go: Check out what area middle-schoolers are up to, and bring some art supplies to keep them going, too! Pricing: Free Free Kids Crafts Where/When: Lakeshore Learning Store, Saugus/Every Saturday, 11 a.m. …
Here are several fun things going on around town to tide the family over until the sun comes back again! The Sound of Music Where/When: St. Joseph’s School/Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: Catch this musical favorite with the family right here in town. Pricing: $8 for Adults, $6 for Students and Seniors Book and Bake Sale Where/When: Medford Public Library/Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Why Go: Let the kids pick out their own books and you, too, can choose from a wide selection, donated to the library, and sold to support the …
Summer’s right around the corner, but check out some of these area activities to enjoy spring while we have it. Meet Henry David Thoreau Where/When: Medford Public Library/Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m. Why Go: History is more fun (and memorable) when you get to see it acted out! Pricing: Free Medford Public Schools Fine Arts Scholarship Concert Where/When: Medford High School/Friday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: Boogie down with the family to Medford student bands and raise some money for Fine Arts scholarships! Pricing: $10 Mystic River Herring Run & Paddle Where/When: Blessing of the Bay Boathouse…
