Check out our Calendar Editor's picks for Father's Day fun on Sunday, June 15 at http://baystateparent.blogspot.com/search/label/father%27s%20day
If you attend one of the event recommended, please post your thoughts about it.
It will help us make recommendations for next year!
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Showing posts with label father's day. Show all posts
Friday, June 13, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
WEEKEND PICK: 14th Annual Father's Day Road Race and Family Fun Walk
There is something for everyone on Father's Day - Sunday June 15 - at the 14th annual Children's Museum of Easton's 5 mile race and 2 mile "fun walk"!
For the competitive runner or the recreational fitness enthusiast, the certified course loops through historic North Easton,around scenic Ames Long Pond in Stoughton and back to the finish at the Children's Museum.
For families, kids and more "laid back" athletes the 2-mile non-competitive "fun walk" follows the first two miles of the race route.
A festive post-race party features ice cream - a Museum race tradition - great tunes by DJ Nate Adams of The Special Touch of Attleboro and thirst- quenching beverages, fruit, and lots more!
Race Features The course begins on Main Street and winds through historic North Easton Village, past world-renowned H.H. Richardson buildings and F.L.Olmstead landscapes, around scenic Ames Long Pond in Stoughton, and returns to the Children’s Museum for the finish. The picturesque course is mostly flat, with a few rolling hills. Bathrooms are available at the start. There are 3 water stops along the course. Mile splits are called at all mile markers. A festive, post-race party, raffles and awards ceremony follows the finish. Results are posted immediately following the race. Supervised childcare is available for children of pre-registrants only.
Walkers: A 2 mile non-competitive course for walkers. Parents, put the kids in a stroller and come have fun celebrating families!
Click to download the form for the Road Race/Family Fun Walk. You can print out and mail, or fax in the form to us. Mail to: The Children's Museum in Easton, P. O. Box 417,North Easton, MA 02356. Fax #: 508-230-3789. Please don't forget to sign the form!
For more information about the Museum and its event visit the Museum's Web site at: http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/fathersdayroadrace.asp
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For the competitive runner or the recreational fitness enthusiast, the certified course loops through historic North Easton,around scenic Ames Long Pond in Stoughton and back to the finish at the Children's Museum.
For families, kids and more "laid back" athletes the 2-mile non-competitive "fun walk" follows the first two miles of the race route.
A festive post-race party features ice cream - a Museum race tradition - great tunes by DJ Nate Adams of The Special Touch of Attleboro and thirst- quenching beverages, fruit, and lots more!
Race Features The course begins on Main Street and winds through historic North Easton Village, past world-renowned H.H. Richardson buildings and F.L.Olmstead landscapes, around scenic Ames Long Pond in Stoughton, and returns to the Children’s Museum for the finish. The picturesque course is mostly flat, with a few rolling hills. Bathrooms are available at the start. There are 3 water stops along the course. Mile splits are called at all mile markers. A festive, post-race party, raffles and awards ceremony follows the finish. Results are posted immediately following the race. Supervised childcare is available for children of pre-registrants only.
Walkers: A 2 mile non-competitive course for walkers. Parents, put the kids in a stroller and come have fun celebrating families!
Click to download the form for the Road Race/Family Fun Walk. You can print out and mail, or fax in the form to us. Mail to: The Children's Museum in Easton, P. O. Box 417,North Easton, MA 02356. Fax #: 508-230-3789. Please don't forget to sign the form!
For more information about the Museum and its event visit the Museum's Web site at: http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/fathersdayroadrace.asp
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Friday, June 6, 2008
Dads get Free Admission* and Free Lunch on Father's Day at Canobie Lake Park in New Hampshire
Canobie Lake Park continues the tradition of honoring Dads with free admission and a free lunch this Father’s Day, June 15. Dad gets in free and can enjoy a free lunch served from noon to 3p.m. when accompanied by a paid child admission.
To ramp up the fun for Dad, there will be a “Big Boys Toys” exhibit featuring exotic vehicles on display in the Park.
“Our Father’s Day celebration is always a hit, ” says Chris Nicoli, Canobie’s Marketing Manager. “The entire family can enjoy a fun day of entertainment at a great value.”
For additional information on Canobie Lake Park’s special events and Park hours are available at canobie.com. With over 85 rides, games, shows and attractions, Canobie Lake Park is New England’s premier family entertainment facility. Canobie Lake Park is located at exit 2 or 3 off Route 93 in Salem, New Hampshire.
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To ramp up the fun for Dad, there will be a “Big Boys Toys” exhibit featuring exotic vehicles on display in the Park.
“Our Father’s Day celebration is always a hit, ” says Chris Nicoli, Canobie’s Marketing Manager. “The entire family can enjoy a fun day of entertainment at a great value.”
For additional information on Canobie Lake Park’s special events and Park hours are available at canobie.com. With over 85 rides, games, shows and attractions, Canobie Lake Park is New England’s premier family entertainment facility. Canobie Lake Park is located at exit 2 or 3 off Route 93 in Salem, New Hampshire.
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Monday, June 11, 2007
Looking for an Activity on Father's Day?
Well, we have dozens! Inside Bay State Parent magazine's June issue is a list of venues and organizations offering free & discounted prices for dads (and granddads)! Just in case, you can't find a copy mid-month, I've pasted the list below. (Tell the zoo, museums, etc that your heard about their event from Bay State Parent!)
Saturday, June 16
*Annual Father's Fest. Institute Park, on the corner of Park Ave and Salisbury St. (near the campus of WPI), Worcester. 1-4 p.m. Fun-filled family day with popular children's characters, family activities and entertainment, resources, food, and more. Rain or shine. Free. 508-756-4646.
Sunday, June 17
Half-Price Admission. The Discovery Museums, Acton. Fathers, Step-fathers and Grandfathers enjoy half-price admission all day at both Museums. At the Children's Discovery Museum. $8pp; Both museums $12pp. 978-264-4200. www.discoverymuseums.org.
Celebrate Father's Day and Juneteenth. Children's Museum, Boston. Honor the men who are special in your life and also join us in the African American celebration of Emancipation called Juneteenth. A$10, C (2-15)$8, C (1) $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
Free Garden Admission for Dads. Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston. 508-869-6111. www.towerhillbg.org.
Bring Your Dad(s) to DeCordova for Free. Lincoln. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Children (of any age) bring a Dad for free. Explore the 35-acre Sculpture Park. Your family dog can even come! 781-259-3628 or www.decordova.org.
Dads Free Admission. Southwicks Zoo, Mendon. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 800-258-9182. www.southwickszoo.com.
Father's Day. Belkin Family Lookout Farm, Natick. Pick strawberries with Dad. Dad gets a free T-shirt and free admission to the Farm ($5 value). 508-653- 0653 or www.lookoutfarm.com.
Annual Father's Day Road Race/Fun Walk. The Children's Museum in Easton, North Easton. Register: 7:30 a.m. Race: 9 a.m. 5-mile race and 2- mile walk. Post race party, raffles, awards, massages, dj, moonwalk, childcare available for pre-entrants. Pre-entry: $15; Post-entry $20.508-230-3789. www.childrensmuseumineaston.org. Dead of Night Ghost Tours Father's Day Special. Pilgrim History/ Cemetery Lantern Tour, Plymouth. 4 & 7:30 p.m. every night & weekends. Also at 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Father are $2 off when accompanied by family. 508-866-5111. www.deadofnightghostours.com.
Free Admission. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. Dads and granddads are free. Others: $6.50pp. 401-273-5437 x 126. www.childrenmuseum.org.
Day for Dads. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. All dads, granddads, stepdads and honorary dads are 1/2 price w/a child. 401-785-3510. www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org.
Farm Machinery Weekend. Davis Farmland, Sterling. Admission: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closes at 6 p.m. Climb on heavy-duty tractors and learn more about the equipment needed to operate a farm. Summer Admission: Ages 2 - 59 $14.95. Under 2 free. 978-422-MOOO. www.davisfarmland.com.
Father's Play for Free. Mulligan's Golf. Rte.12, Sterling. 11 a.m.-.10.p.m. 978-422-5022. www.mulligansminigolf.com.
Half-Price Admission for Dads. Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. Special activities for fathers and kids. Explore the life of men and the role of fathers in early 19th-century rural New England. 800-SEE-1830. www.osv.org.
Father's Day Canoe at Flint Pond. Tyngsborough. 1- 3:30 p.m. Paddle this flat water and scout for active fish and frogs etc. Prizes awarded. Ages 6+ w/ swimming ability. Canoes, paddles, & PFDs provided. $32 family (2 A & 2 C). Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. Pre-register. 508-753-6087. www.massaudubon.org.
Father's Day Celebration. Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester. 12 - 4 p.m. Free admission for Dad with a paid child's admission. A special knighting ceremony for fathers and grandfathers at 12:30 p.m. 508-853-6015. www.higging.org.
Saturday, June 16
*Annual Father's Fest. Institute Park, on the corner of Park Ave and Salisbury St. (near the campus of WPI), Worcester. 1-4 p.m. Fun-filled family day with popular children's characters, family activities and entertainment, resources, food, and more. Rain or shine. Free. 508-756-4646.
Sunday, June 17
Half-Price Admission. The Discovery Museums, Acton. Fathers, Step-fathers and Grandfathers enjoy half-price admission all day at both Museums. At the Children's Discovery Museum. $8pp; Both museums $12pp. 978-264-4200. www.discoverymuseums.org.
Celebrate Father's Day and Juneteenth. Children's Museum, Boston. Honor the men who are special in your life and also join us in the African American celebration of Emancipation called Juneteenth. A$10, C (2-15)$8, C (1) $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
Free Garden Admission for Dads. Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston. 508-869-6111. www.towerhillbg.org.
Bring Your Dad(s) to DeCordova for Free. Lincoln. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Children (of any age) bring a Dad for free. Explore the 35-acre Sculpture Park. Your family dog can even come! 781-259-3628 or www.decordova.org.
Dads Free Admission. Southwicks Zoo, Mendon. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 800-258-9182. www.southwickszoo.com.
Father's Day. Belkin Family Lookout Farm, Natick. Pick strawberries with Dad. Dad gets a free T-shirt and free admission to the Farm ($5 value). 508-653- 0653 or www.lookoutfarm.com.
Annual Father's Day Road Race/Fun Walk. The Children's Museum in Easton, North Easton. Register: 7:30 a.m. Race: 9 a.m. 5-mile race and 2- mile walk. Post race party, raffles, awards, massages, dj, moonwalk, childcare available for pre-entrants. Pre-entry: $15; Post-entry $20.508-230-3789. www.childrensmuseumineaston.org. Dead of Night Ghost Tours Father's Day Special. Pilgrim History/ Cemetery Lantern Tour, Plymouth. 4 & 7:30 p.m. every night & weekends. Also at 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Father are $2 off when accompanied by family. 508-866-5111. www.deadofnightghostours.com.
Free Admission. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. Dads and granddads are free. Others: $6.50pp. 401-273-5437 x 126. www.childrenmuseum.org.
Day for Dads. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. All dads, granddads, stepdads and honorary dads are 1/2 price w/a child. 401-785-3510. www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org.
Farm Machinery Weekend. Davis Farmland, Sterling. Admission: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closes at 6 p.m. Climb on heavy-duty tractors and learn more about the equipment needed to operate a farm. Summer Admission: Ages 2 - 59 $14.95. Under 2 free. 978-422-MOOO. www.davisfarmland.com.
Father's Play for Free. Mulligan's Golf. Rte.12, Sterling. 11 a.m.-.10.p.m. 978-422-5022. www.mulligansminigolf.com.
Half-Price Admission for Dads. Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. Special activities for fathers and kids. Explore the life of men and the role of fathers in early 19th-century rural New England. 800-SEE-1830. www.osv.org.
Father's Day Canoe at Flint Pond. Tyngsborough. 1- 3:30 p.m. Paddle this flat water and scout for active fish and frogs etc. Prizes awarded. Ages 6+ w/ swimming ability. Canoes, paddles, & PFDs provided. $32 family (2 A & 2 C). Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. Pre-register. 508-753-6087. www.massaudubon.org.
Father's Day Celebration. Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester. 12 - 4 p.m. Free admission for Dad with a paid child's admission. A special knighting ceremony for fathers and grandfathers at 12:30 p.m. 508-853-6015. www.higging.org.
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