Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Get out with the kids this weekend for a variety of nearby activities.
This week's Grab & Go Kids Planner has got a variety of activities for the whole family. From pottery painting and sheep shearing to film and sports, we've got plenty of ideas on how to spend your weekend. GRAND OPENING: POTTERY PAINTING STUDIO EXTENSION at BAREFOOT BOOKS Where/When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Barefoot Books, 89 Thoreau St., Concord. Why Go: Discounts on books and pottery all day. Drop-in, changing themes throughout the day: monsters and magicians, ballet, and princesses and pirates. Including a visit from the Vegetarian Dragon. Pricing: Free. WOOLAPALOOZA SHEEP SHEARING FESTIVAL Where/When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m at Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Why go: Baby sheep (kids), sheepherding demos, all age …
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tour a mansion, hear true tales of exotic animals and more.
FULL MOON TOUR AT THE GORE PLACE Where/When: Gore Place Waltham. 52 Gore St., Waltham. Friday at 7 p.m. Why Go: An "Old School" tour of the beautiful Gore Mansion at night, with guides in period costume. Pricing: $14 adults, $10 children 5-12. HUMPTY DUMPTY PLAYTIME STORY THEATER Where/When: Concord Youth Theater. 50 Beharrell St., West Concord. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Why Go: Fun, casual and interactive Humpty Dumpty, plus a sing-a-long. Pricing: $5 per person. FROM CAMBRIDGE TO AFRICA AND BACK FAMILY PROGRAM Where/When: Harvard Museum of Natural History. 26 Oxford St. Sunday at 2 p.m. Why Go: Hear artist, author, and naturalist Clare Walker Leslie's true stories about Africa and the Arctic, while children learn to draw the museum …
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Model boats, baby goats and Dr. Seuss.
Where/When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Barefoot Books 89 Thoreau St., Concord. Pre-registration required 978.369.1770. Why Go: Baby animals while indoors! Pet a baby lamb, goat, piglet, ducklings and bunny rabbits. Pricing: Fee of $20/child includes event and discounted Barefoot Books animal title. Meter parking available. Where/When: Congregational Church of Weston, UCC, 130 Newton St., Saturday, March 12, 10 to 11 a.m. Why Go: Bring your toddlers through early elementary school-aged kids to enjoy some crafts, snacks and story time. Free play on the toddler playground will be available from 11 to 11:30 a.m., weather permitting. Pricing: Free! Where/When: At the USS Constitution Museum. Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston. Daily …
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
This week's activities include free art classes, delicious breakfasts and more.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you. Family fun this week includes a free art class, free story time and a yummy breakfast experience. Where/When: Location: Giorgio's Health and Fitness, Chiswick Park , 31…
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
We have your vacation week Grab & Go ideas!
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you. Family fun this week includes some pre-weekend, vacation week activities as well as weekend fun. Where/When: Friday, Feb. 24 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Wayland Free Public Library. Why Go: Board games, card games, hot cocoa and cookies just around the corner ... why not go? Pricing: Free! Where/When: Tuesday – Friday at 1 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Last…
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
We've got you covered for kids' activities this weekend.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK Where/When: Danny's Place, 1 Charter Rd, Acton, Friday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Why Go: A …
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Check out these ideas for this week's family outings with our list of great events.
Introducing The Grab-n-Go Kids Planner. Every Wednesday, we offer you a list of five great activities for families, including fairs, parades, museum special events and kid-friendly shows. Everything from music, to the great outdoors, from science to sports might be included. In our inaugural post, check out an array of options: snowshoeing through a sculpture park, a juggler, the tropics and two celebrations of the Chinese New Year. Where/When: DeCordova Museum in Lincoln. Saturday at 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m (register in advance). Why Go: A one-of-a-kind experience, and when else would both a deCordvoa Museum Guide and Eastern Mountain Sports Instructor be your guides? Pricing: $18 Members , $28 Non-Members, $14 …
