Thursday, August 18, 2011
See the activities happening in your neck of the woods this weekend.
Village Art Workshop Summer Program: Sock Monkeys Where/When: Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Village Art Workshop, 541 Massachusetts Ave., Acton. On Saturday and Sunday same time, different activity. Why Go: To create "Funky Monkeys" from colorful socks, with stuffing and hand-made accessories. For kids 8 and older. Pricing: $40. Add lunch from 12-1 p.m. for $5. Boston Restaurant Week Where/When: Final week, Aug. 21-26. Make reservations. Restaurants offer prix-fixed menus for lunch and/or dinner. Why Go: The perfect time to try a new restaurant with friends. Local restaurants include Aka Bistro in Lincoln, 80 Thoreau in Concord and 70 @ 3rd in Waltham. Pricing: 2-course lunch $15.11, 3-course lunch $20.11, and 3-course dinner for $33.11. …
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Weekend activities for adults and families.
African Drum & Dance and Summer Reading Party When/Where: Friday 2 p.m. at the Goodnow Library. 21 Concord Road, Sudbury Why Go: To celebrate "one world, many stories." Pricing: Free. Yoga in the Park When/Where: Sunday at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln. Class for ages 2-6: 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; Class for ages 7-11: 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.; adult class: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Why Go: Experience yoga outdoors, among friends and sculpture. Pricing: Adults $10, Families $25. Ticket includes Sculpture Park and Museum admission. 7th Annual Artisans Market and Summer Sale When/Where: Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m. at The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St., Lexington. Why Go: To buy and …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Weekend events, indoors, outdoors and in between for all-ages.
The Sound of Music Where/When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.; at The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston, 617 Lexington St, Waltham. Why Go: For the songs. Pricing: $35 - $57. Shakespeare on the Common Where/When: Parkmand Bandstand at the Boston Common on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 7 p.m.; 2 hours and 45 minutes duration. Why Go: Professional actors reciting famous lines in a beautiful park. Pricing: Free. Park at Alewife and take the T in. Nature Play Day Where/When: Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Drumlin Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Why Go: To spend the day in the hay playground, the nature obstacle course and the Forest Discovery Trail playing "The Old Fashioned Way." …
Thursday, July 21, 2011
It's going to be a beautiful if hot weekend. Here are a few things Patch scoped out to keep you entertained.
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
3rd Annual American Craft Beer & Food Experience When/Where: Friday, rain or shine, at The Wayside Inn, Sudbury. Why Go: Craft beer, live band, and tavern food like Cajun chicken tenders and Rhode Island spicy baked-stuffed quahogs. Pricing: $25 per person for all you can eat. $3 per bottled beer. Must be 21 to attend event. Tickets available at Wayside Inn or Kappy's. Friday Family Flick When/Where: Friday at 2 p.m. at the Wayland Public Library. Why Go: It's going to be HOT outside and the library is air conditioned. Plus, the movie is "Rango," voiced by Johnny Depp, which means it's almost guaranteed to be entertaining. Pricing: Free; the film is rated PG so children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Hike with SVT at Mt. Pisgah…
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Events Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all ages.
Framingham Summer Concert Series Where/When: Friday at the Framingham Village Green in Old Framingham Centre (on Edgell Road) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Why Go: Hear live covers of well-known tunes with band Common Ground. Pricing: Free Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor Full Moon Tour at Gore Place Where/When: Friday at 7 p.m. at Gore Place, 52 Gore St., in Waltham Why Go: Visit a mansion by candlelight with a guide in period costume. Pricing: $14; children 5-12, $10 "To Sergio with Love": The Sergio Mendes Project Where/When: 7 p.m. on Friday at Acton Jazz Cafe, 452 Great Road, Acton Pricing: $10 online/$12 day of Green River Music & Hot Air Balloon Festival Where/When: Greenfield Community College in Greenfield on Saturday and Sunday Why Go: Hot…
Thursday, July 7, 2011
If you're looking for opportunities to get out this weekend, look no further.
Butterflies of Summer Where/When: 9:30 a.m. - noon on Saturday at Cedar Hill Reservation, Northborough. Why Go: Take advantage of the best time to view monarchs, swallowtails, browns and skippers drawn by the milkweed and flowers of the Cedar Hill fields. With Sudbury Valley Trustees Property Steward Bill Coder. Pricing: Member: Free; Non-members: $10. Register for this Event. Yoga in the Park Where/When: Sunday at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. 51 Sandy Pond Road., Lincoln. Schedule is as follows: Why Go: Experience open-air yoga in a social setting. Pricing: Adults $10 per session; Families: $25 per session. Costs include sculpture park and museum admission. Opening Weekend at Tanglewood Where/When: Orchestras playing Friday …
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Of course you could head to Boston for Fourth of July festivities, but we have some other options a bit closer to home.
Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at NARA Park When/Where: Saturday, July 2 at NARA Park in Acton. Family activities from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.; fireworks and band from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Why Go: For the fireworks, patriotic revelry and music. Pricing: Free. Seasonal Early Morning Walks When/Where: Saturday, July 2 at 8 a.m. Meet at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, Sudbury. Why Go: Sudbury Valley Trustee volunteers will teach you how you can tell it is July, and not any other month, at the refuge. Pricing: Free. July 4th Vinyasa Class to Benefit Veterans When/Where: Monday, July 4 from 9:15 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. at Your Element Yoga 525 Boston Post Road, Sudbury Why Go: To support Veterans Acupuncture Care, a satellite clinic of …
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Stay in Wayland or venture out a bit for plenty to do this weekend.
Treading Water: Climate Change and Flooding from Wayland to West Africa When/Where: Sunday, 4:30 -6:30 p.m. at Church of the Holy Spirit, Wayland Why go: You may not think Wayland has much in common with Senegal, but the five-minute video, "Settled in a Swamp" will show you that land use and climate change could be having the same impact on Wayland as it is on Dakar, Senegal. Pricing: Free In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey - Arnold Arboretum When/Where: Friday or Saturday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston. Why Go: Transport yourself through this enchanting evening. Tree lore and summer-solstice legends will be retold in various parts of the park, ending atop Bussey Hill, which offers a beautiful sunset …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The Wayside Inn farmers market, a car wash, an Irish festival, a wolf sanctuary and strawberry picking are just a few things you and your family can do.
Claypit Hilll BASE Car Wash Fundraiser Where/When: Friday, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. at Claypit Hill Why go: This year funds from the annual fundraiser will go to the Red Cross to be used for tornado relief efforts in Massachusetts. Pricing: Donations welcome. Kickoff Wayside Inn Farmers Market Where/When: Starting this weekend, every Saturday for the summer, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Why Go: For seasonal produce and to meet local farmers in a rich historic setting. Pricing: Free. Boston Irish Festival Where/When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England. Route 138, Canton. Rain or shine. Why Go: More than 10,000 people celebrating Irish culture over the weekend with dozens of bands, step dancers, Irish…
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Check out these family-friendly weekend events.
RIVERFEST In addition to Wayland's popular history paddle and a new birdwalk along the marsh, there are more than 30 events offered in Sudbury, Lincoln, Concord and beyond. Riverfest is truly the highlight of the weekend. Below find two of the events in Wayland. Use the link above to find more events by date and town. History Paddle Where/When: Meet at the boat launch on Rte. 20 with your kayak or canoe; Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Why go: How often do you get to paddle down a lovely river and learn about its history from an expert? This annual event is a popular part of RiverFest. Pricing: Free Birding Along the Divide Where/When: Park in the field across from #48 Lincoln Road, Wayland; Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Why Go: Dozens of bird species…
