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Hannah Montana Forever CD by Walt Disney Records
The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for dads, too!) by Susan Senator
Meet the Teacher: How to Help your Child Navigate Elementary School
A Common Sense Guide for Parents By Betty Borowski and Laura Mayne
Raising an American Girl: Parenting Advice for the Real World by American Girl
Phineas and Ferb Holiday Favorites CD
Disney Imagination Movers CD
Leap Frog: Math Adventure to the Moon...all-new math skills DVD ages 3 - 6
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Suzy Becker this Wednesday, Oct. 13, in Lexington
Suzy Becker was one of baystateparent's original featured moms in our award-winning "Moms Rock" column. She's written her latest book, a hands-on book for kids about changing the world and has planned an inspirational night for children ages 6 to 10 this Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 in Lexington.
If your child can make it, it looks like it will be a memorable evening with a funny and delightful successful author.
Wednesday, October 13th
Meet New York Times Bestselling Author/Illustrator SUZY BECKER
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA
5:30 - 7:30pm
An inspirational evening for budding authors illustrators and activists
Ages 6 - 10 Take home a signed copy of: KIDS MAKE IT BETTER:
A Write-In, Draw-in Journal and a Certificate of Participation
$15 per child Adults Free
Participants will have a chance to solve a real world problem and
Suzy will illustrate their ideas. Afterwards,
kids will hear from youth activists who made a
difference in their local area and then set out to change
the world! Using the journal, kids can create their own solutions
to problems they care about and learn how to make their ideas grow.
Grown-up & Kid refreshments will be served.
781 862 9696
http://LACSma.org
Fun for Sat., Oct. 16 and Sun., Oct. 17th
We've listed some ideas for weekend fun in our regular calendar of events:
http://www.baystateparent.com/current/Calendar_%2528and%2529_Events
Plus, we've added some bonus ideas for the upcoming weekend below.
Have fun families!
baystateparent
Sat. Oct. 16: Chelmsford Mother's Club Kids Consignment Sale. www.chelmsfordmothersclub.org
Sat., Oct. 16: The Boston Conservatory Opera presents FREE children’s performances of Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, an operatic version of the classic story Little Red Riding Hood. The opera, based on an adaptation by John Davies with music by Offenbach and Rossini, will be performed Saturday, Oct. 16 at noon and 2 p.m. at The Boston Conservatory’s Seully Hall, 8 The Fenway, 4th floor, Boston. Admission is FREE and reservations are not required. For more information call (617) 912-9240.
31 Hayward St., Franklin. 2 - 4 p.m.Looking for a special gift
or planning to get a head start on holiday shopping? Check out
the vendor & craft fair on Sunday, October 17th from 2pm to 4pm
at the Sunrise Montessori School, 31 Hayward St., Franklin. Some
of the vendors and crafts this year include skin care, toys, tupperware
and jewelry. Everyone is invited and babysitting is free while you shop.
If you would like to join this event as a vendor, please contact Parent
Representative, Monica Baker at monicalbaker@gmail.com.
For directions please see the school's website at www.MySunriseMontessori.com
or call 508-541-8010.
http://www.baystateparent.com/current/Calendar_%2528and%2529_Events
Plus, we've added some bonus ideas for the upcoming weekend below.
Have fun families!
baystateparent
Sat. Oct. 16: Chelmsford Mother's Club Kids Consignment Sale. www.chelmsfordmothersclub.org
Sat., Oct. 16: The Boston Conservatory Opera presents FREE children’s performances of Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, an operatic version of the classic story Little Red Riding Hood. The opera, based on an adaptation by John Davies with music by Offenbach and Rossini, will be performed Saturday, Oct. 16 at noon and 2 p.m. at The Boston Conservatory’s Seully Hall, 8 The Fenway, 4th floor, Boston. Admission is FREE and reservations are not required. For more information call (617) 912-9240.
The 45-minute show is geared toward children in grades K–6. Kirsten Z. Cairns, director of opera studies at The Boston Conservatory, directs. Libor Dudas will play piano. All stage performers are students pursuing professional training at The Boston Conservatory. www.bostonconservatory.edu.
Sat., Oct. 16: Autumn Celestial Highlights. Mass Audubon Ipswich
River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins
Row, Topsfield. 7:30-9 pm Gary Meehan
will present a power point presentation that
highlights celestial events
that occur in autumn.Afterward, we'll step
outside and view the night sky through club members' telescopes.
A$9, Members $7 8. C$7,
Members $6. 978-887-9264, massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.
Sat., Oct. 16 and Sun., Oct. 17: The Boston Book Festival is going on this weekend with lots of events for kids and adults.
http://www.baystateparent.com/current/Calendar_%2528and%2529_Events
Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St.
Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury St.
Cloud Place, 647 Boylston St.
John Hancock Hall at the Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley St.
Old South Church, 645 Boylston St.
Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon St.
and outdoors in Copley Square
Sat. Oct. 16 and Sun., Oct. 17: FREE Faneuil Hall Marketplace’s
“3rd Annual Fall Fun Fest."
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(South Market Promenade
and the West End Promenade
at Faneuil Hall
Marketplace, Boston).
Open to the public. (617) 523-1300 or
www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Sat. Oct. 16 and Sun., Oct. 17: FREE Natick Open Studios. With overSun., Oct. 17: Vendor & Craft Fair. Sunrise Montessori School,
60 artists welcoming
guests to their studios from noon to 5 p.m. on October 16th and 17th,
this year’s
Natick Artists Open Studios
Weekend will be one of the largest ever. New elements
this year include a public art installation and a
combined open studios/foliage
tour of South Natick. Admission and parking is
free during the Natick Artists
Open Studios Weekend. A Natick Open Studios Weekend
event brochure, with
participating artists/locations, is available at
www.natickopenstudios.org.
Printed brochures are also available at locations throughout
Natick
Center –
located at the crossroads of routes 135 and 27. Attendees may
call event
sponsor Five Crows Gallery & Handcrafted Gifts at
508-653-2526 for more
information.
31 Hayward St., Franklin. 2 - 4 p.m.Looking for a special gift
or planning to get a head start on holiday shopping? Check out
the vendor & craft fair on Sunday, October 17th from 2pm to 4pm
at the Sunrise Montessori School, 31 Hayward St., Franklin. Some
of the vendors and crafts this year include skin care, toys, tupperware
and jewelry. Everyone is invited and babysitting is free while you shop.
If you would like to join this event as a vendor, please contact Parent
Representative, Monica Baker at monicalbaker@gmail.com.
For directions please see the school's website at www.MySunriseMontessori.com
or call 508-541-8010.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Events for the Long Weekend!
It's a long weekend for many of us. Yippee!!
Here are some ideas of what's going on in the Bay State including the Topsfield Fair and Roger Williams Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/
There are actually a lot of FREE things going on. Hope you find something fun to do that works for your family.
baystateparent :)
FRIDAY 8
FREE Fun for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hands-on fun during this special free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum, supported by Autism Alliance of MetroWest. Please contact Amy Spencer at aspencer@discoverymuseums.org or 978-264-4200 x 28 for more information or to register for the event. discoverymuseums.org.
FREE 5th Annual HONK! Festival. Davis Square, Somerville and Harvard Square, Cambridge. Oct. 8 – 10. Bask in the glow of this unusual phenomenon, a festival of activist street bands! 617-383-4665, Honkfest.org.
FREE Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington. 6:30 p.m.781-276-3871, bn.com.
Fall/Winter Consign My Closet Sale. Boxboro Holiday Inn. Oct. 8 – 10. consignmycloset.com.
FREE Jungle Jam. Indian Hill Music School, 36 King St. Littleton. 6:30 p.m. A free event for families. Come join us for music, dancing and stories dressed as your favorite animal! www.indianhillmusic.org
Visit Puerto Rico: Around the World. Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave.,
North Easton. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Each month, jet off to a new country and explore the music, crafts and games of the land. You many even meet a special guest who will serve as your tour guide. This month we'll "visit" Puerto Rico.Take home a souvenir that you have made and be sure to get your passport stamped for each trip you take. Kids can earn “frequent flyer miles” and receive special Museum money that can be used on our duty-free gift shop. $6pp.
508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (film). Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. 7 p.m. The 1971 film adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder. Rated G-suitable for general audiences. This event is part of the city-wide Roald Dahl Festival.
A$8, C$6. 978-462-7336, firehouse.org
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.
SATURDAY 9
FREE Harvest Festival. Many Hands Sustainability Center, 411 Sheldon Rd., Barre. Noon – 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Games include apple bobbing, pin the tail on the pig and feather on the chicken, egg toss, sack races, treasure hunts, find the egg in the hay, gymnastics, a rotten tomato fight and the wasp's nest piñata. Also enjoy a country goods and services auction. Bring a potluck lunch dish to share and your own utensils. 978-355-2853, mhof.net.
North American Sea Glass Festival. 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sea glass collectors from around the globe will gather in Hyannis for their annual festival, featuring over 50 sea glass artisans, lectures, and contests including the $1,000 Shard of the Year contest. A$5, C (12 and under) FREE. seaglassassociation.org.Also Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Paradise City Arts Festival. 3 Country Fairgrounds,Route 9 and Old Ferry Road, Northampton. Sat. & S un., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet 275 of the nation's very best craftsmen and artists showing their newest work. Dine on sensational cuisine by Northampton's best chefs under the Festival Dining Tent. Catch the excitement of live performances by nationally and regionally acclaimed musicians. Bid in a silent art auction to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and don't miss the exhibits and activities surrounding the theme of this show - 'crEATe: food as artistic inspiration.’ A$12, Sr. $10, St., $8, C (under 12) FREE. 800-511-9725, paradisecityarts.com.
FREE Get Goosebumps Tour. Northshore Mall, JC Penney Court, Rts 128 and 114, Peabody. 12 - 4 p.m. Enjoy a complete Goosebumps experience – starring in and sharing their own custom “Get Goosebumps” video, playing the “Goosebumps Horrorland” Wii game, taking pictures as a Goosebumps Horror, entering for a chance to win a Goosebumps Prize Pack and more. 978-531-3441, simon.com.
Puppet Play. Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St.,
Providence, RI. 1 – 3 p.m. Oct. 9 – 11. Families explore "I Live in a Small Town", the playful new finger puppet exhibit in the atrium walkway, and design and craft their own puppets from an array of recycled materials. $8.50pp.
401-273-5437, childrenmuseum.org.
Edible Art! Weekend Festival. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate art inspired by food…and food inspired by art! Delicious design, edible harmonies, traditional recipes and more await you during this exciting weekend festival. Marvel at chocolate architecture created by local chef and Food Network star Jorg Amsler, experience the story of Hansel and Gretel as performed by Tanglewood Marionettes, try your hand at our food art drop-in activities or take a walk to discover wild edible plants with botanist Russ Cohen. Free with museum admission. pem.org. Also Oct. 10.
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.
Cranberry Harvest Celebration. A.D. Makepeace Company and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association, 158 Tihonet Rd., Wareham. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cranberry bog tours, helicopter rides, pony rides, cooking demonstrations, juried crafters and artisans, musical performances, games for children and much more. A $__ C (6 and under) FREE. 508-322-4000, cranberryharvest.org
Columbus Day Weekend Game at Gore Place. Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham. Sat & Sun, 12 to 3 p.m. (must start by 2 p.m.); Mon., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (must start by 3p.m.) Follow the clues, explore 45 acres, unscramble a secret phrase and get a prize from the Gore Place farm. All participants will be automatically entered into a drawing for Grand Prize of a Family Membership to Gore Place. Benefits of membership include free admission to the mansion, the Sheepshearing Festival, Preschool Story Times and the Take a Walk program. $5 per group. Appropriate for all ages. Starts at the mansion.
781-894-2798, goreplace.org.
Yarmouth Seaside Festival. Oct. 9 – 11. yarmouthseasidefestival.com.
SUNDAY 10
North American Sea Glass Festival. 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
A Farmer's Morning. The Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St.,
Natick. 9 - 10:30 a.m. Take care of the animals, feed and water them. Collect fresh eggs for breakfast, and then head inside for a hearty farm breakfast.
A$16, C $12 (additional child $6), FREE under 3. 508-655-2204, natickfarm.org
Harvest Festival. Newburyport. newburyportchamber.org. Also Oct. 11.
Paradise City Arts Festival. Northampton. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
Edible Art! Weekend Festival. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.
Columbus Day Weekend Game at Gore Place. Gore Place, Waltham. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
MONDAY 11
FREE Bravo Flamenco! Celebrate! at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. JFK Library, Columbia Point
Boston. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Get ready for Flamenco, a stylish and percussive dance from Spain, presented by the world-renowned Ramon de los Reyes Spanish Dance Theatre. See colorful costumes, hear Spanish folk songs, and watch fancy Flamenco feet. Come learn a song and dance right out of your seat!
Admission fees may apply but performance is free. To make a reservation, please call 617-514-1644 or email JFKcelebrate@nara.gov and leave your name, number of people attending and your contact information. 617-514-1644, jfklibrary.org
Columbus Day Open Gym. Gymnastic Academy of Boston. 12 Keefe Rd., Acton. 12-1:15 p.m. Open to the public, with moonwalks, trampolines and more. C$12; $30 family.
978-369-9034, gymnasticacademyofboston.com.
FREE Museum of Fine Arts Open House. Boston. 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Live performances, poetry readings, family art making, gallery taks and tours. mfa.org.
FREE 9th Annual Opening Our Doors. The Fenway Alliance, various locations, Boston. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Features 15 music events, 12 explorations, 6 art events, 4 dance performances plus theater, film and hands-on workshops. 617-437-7544, fenwayculture.org.
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke. Noon – 4 p.m. $1 pp. 413-538-9838, holyokemerrygoround.org. Readers note: The Holyoke Children's Museum is adjacent to the merry-go-round.
Family Day: Wally’s 13th Birthday! Berkshire Museum, 39 South St.,
Pittsfield. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landmark stegosaurus is 13 years old! Celebrate Wally’s birthday by creating colorful Wally mobiles in an art-making workshop from 1 – 3 p.m. Sing Happy Birthday to Wally at 2 p.m., and then enjoy birthday cake and punch. Crafts and refreshments while supplies last. Free with museum admission: 413- 443-7171, berkshiremuseum.org.
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.
Touch a Truck. Arsenal Mall, Watertown. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Get an up-close look at a variety of safety and construction trucks!
617-923-9944, simon.com.
Here are some ideas of what's going on in the Bay State including the Topsfield Fair and Roger Williams Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/
There are actually a lot of FREE things going on. Hope you find something fun to do that works for your family.
baystateparent :)
FRIDAY 8
FREE Fun for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hands-on fun during this special free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum, supported by Autism Alliance of MetroWest. Please contact Amy Spencer at aspencer@discoverymuseums.org or 978-264-4200 x 28 for more information or to register for the event. discoverymuseums.org.
FREE 5th Annual HONK! Festival. Davis Square, Somerville and Harvard Square, Cambridge. Oct. 8 – 10. Bask in the glow of this unusual phenomenon, a festival of activist street bands! 617-383-4665, Honkfest.org.
FREE Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington. 6:30 p.m.781-276-3871, bn.com.
Fall/Winter Consign My Closet Sale. Boxboro Holiday Inn. Oct. 8 – 10. consignmycloset.com.
FREE Jungle Jam. Indian Hill Music School, 36 King St. Littleton. 6:30 p.m. A free event for families. Come join us for music, dancing and stories dressed as your favorite animal! www.indianhillmusic.org
Visit Puerto Rico: Around the World. Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave.,
North Easton. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Each month, jet off to a new country and explore the music, crafts and games of the land. You many even meet a special guest who will serve as your tour guide. This month we'll "visit" Puerto Rico.Take home a souvenir that you have made and be sure to get your passport stamped for each trip you take. Kids can earn “frequent flyer miles” and receive special Museum money that can be used on our duty-free gift shop. $6pp.
508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (film). Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. 7 p.m. The 1971 film adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder. Rated G-suitable for general audiences. This event is part of the city-wide Roald Dahl Festival.
A$8, C$6. 978-462-7336, firehouse.org
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.
SATURDAY 9
FREE Harvest Festival. Many Hands Sustainability Center, 411 Sheldon Rd., Barre. Noon – 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Games include apple bobbing, pin the tail on the pig and feather on the chicken, egg toss, sack races, treasure hunts, find the egg in the hay, gymnastics, a rotten tomato fight and the wasp's nest piñata. Also enjoy a country goods and services auction. Bring a potluck lunch dish to share and your own utensils. 978-355-2853, mhof.net.
Giant Columbus Day Weekend Flea Market!
Saturday, October 9
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sponsored by the nonprofits: Harvard Schools Trust and League of Women Voters of Harvard
Please take a drive to beautiful, foliage-filled Harvard, MA, and join the several thousand bargain hunters who come to peruse over 170 booths filled with treasures including antiques, vintage jewelry, collectibles, memorabilia, furniture, glass, pottery, household items, sports equipment, toys, clothing, farmers market items, refreshments and more. Admission: a $3 donation per person; a $1 donation per child ages 6 – 12 and ages 65 plus; and a $5 donation for early birds (before 9AM). Free parking and restroom available. The event coincides with "pies on the common" for the 53rd year at the Congregational Church Apple Festival.
Address: The Bromfield School Grounds, 14 Massachusetts Ave (Rte. 111), Harvard, MA 01451.
For info: www.harvardfleamarket.com
North American Sea Glass Festival. 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sea glass collectors from around the globe will gather in Hyannis for their annual festival, featuring over 50 sea glass artisans, lectures, and contests including the $1,000 Shard of the Year contest. A$5, C (12 and under) FREE. seaglassassociation.org.Also Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
FREE Family Game Night and Potluck. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford
23 Pine St., Milford. 6 - 9 p.m. Play family games like charades,
party games like Apples to Apples, kid's games like Candyland,
along with card and board games before having a potluck dinner.
508-473-3589, www.milforduu.org.
Paradise City Arts Festival. 3 Country Fairgrounds,Route 9 and Old Ferry Road, Northampton. Sat. & S un., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet 275 of the nation's very best craftsmen and artists showing their newest work. Dine on sensational cuisine by Northampton's best chefs under the Festival Dining Tent. Catch the excitement of live performances by nationally and regionally acclaimed musicians. Bid in a silent art auction to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and don't miss the exhibits and activities surrounding the theme of this show - 'crEATe: food as artistic inspiration.’ A$12, Sr. $10, St., $8, C (under 12) FREE. 800-511-9725, paradisecityarts.com.
FREE Get Goosebumps Tour. Northshore Mall, JC Penney Court, Rts 128 and 114, Peabody. 12 - 4 p.m. Enjoy a complete Goosebumps experience – starring in and sharing their own custom “Get Goosebumps” video, playing the “Goosebumps Horrorland” Wii game, taking pictures as a Goosebumps Horror, entering for a chance to win a Goosebumps Prize Pack and more. 978-531-3441, simon.com.
Puppet Play. Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St.,
Providence, RI. 1 – 3 p.m. Oct. 9 – 11. Families explore "I Live in a Small Town", the playful new finger puppet exhibit in the atrium walkway, and design and craft their own puppets from an array of recycled materials. $8.50pp.
401-273-5437, childrenmuseum.org.
Edible Art! Weekend Festival. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate art inspired by food…and food inspired by art! Delicious design, edible harmonies, traditional recipes and more await you during this exciting weekend festival. Marvel at chocolate architecture created by local chef and Food Network star Jorg Amsler, experience the story of Hansel and Gretel as performed by Tanglewood Marionettes, try your hand at our food art drop-in activities or take a walk to discover wild edible plants with botanist Russ Cohen. Free with museum admission. pem.org. Also Oct. 10.
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.
Cranberry Harvest Celebration. A.D. Makepeace Company and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association, 158 Tihonet Rd., Wareham. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cranberry bog tours, helicopter rides, pony rides, cooking demonstrations, juried crafters and artisans, musical performances, games for children and much more. A $__ C (6 and under) FREE. 508-322-4000, cranberryharvest.org
Columbus Day Weekend Game at Gore Place. Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham. Sat & Sun, 12 to 3 p.m. (must start by 2 p.m.); Mon., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (must start by 3p.m.) Follow the clues, explore 45 acres, unscramble a secret phrase and get a prize from the Gore Place farm. All participants will be automatically entered into a drawing for Grand Prize of a Family Membership to Gore Place. Benefits of membership include free admission to the mansion, the Sheepshearing Festival, Preschool Story Times and the Take a Walk program. $5 per group. Appropriate for all ages. Starts at the mansion.
781-894-2798, goreplace.org.
Yarmouth Seaside Festival. Oct. 9 – 11. yarmouthseasidefestival.com.
SUNDAY 10
North American Sea Glass Festival. 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
A Farmer's Morning. The Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St.,
Natick. 9 - 10:30 a.m. Take care of the animals, feed and water them. Collect fresh eggs for breakfast, and then head inside for a hearty farm breakfast.
A$16, C $12 (additional child $6), FREE under 3. 508-655-2204, natickfarm.org
Harvest Festival. Newburyport. newburyportchamber.org. Also Oct. 11.
Paradise City Arts Festival. Northampton. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
Edible Art! Weekend Festival. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.
Columbus Day Weekend Game at Gore Place. Gore Place, Waltham. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
MONDAY 11
FREE Bravo Flamenco! Celebrate! at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. JFK Library, Columbia Point
Boston. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Get ready for Flamenco, a stylish and percussive dance from Spain, presented by the world-renowned Ramon de los Reyes Spanish Dance Theatre. See colorful costumes, hear Spanish folk songs, and watch fancy Flamenco feet. Come learn a song and dance right out of your seat!
Admission fees may apply but performance is free. To make a reservation, please call 617-514-1644 or email JFKcelebrate@nara.gov and leave your name, number of people attending and your contact information. 617-514-1644, jfklibrary.org
Columbus Day Open Gym. Gymnastic Academy of Boston. 12 Keefe Rd., Acton. 12-1:15 p.m. Open to the public, with moonwalks, trampolines and more. C$12; $30 family.
978-369-9034, gymnasticacademyofboston.com.
FREE Museum of Fine Arts Open House. Boston. 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Live performances, poetry readings, family art making, gallery taks and tours. mfa.org.
FREE 9th Annual Opening Our Doors. The Fenway Alliance, various locations, Boston. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Features 15 music events, 12 explorations, 6 art events, 4 dance performances plus theater, film and hands-on workshops. 617-437-7544, fenwayculture.org.
FREE [SENSE]ation Day! The Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton. 12-4 PM Free Community Day, featuring interactive family fun,
complete with hands-on activities and artist demonstrations.
Free parking and admission.
508-588-6000 x12, fullercraftmuseum.org
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke. Noon – 4 p.m. $1 pp. 413-538-9838, holyokemerrygoround.org. Readers note: The Holyoke Children's Museum is adjacent to the merry-go-round.
Family Day: Wally’s 13th Birthday! Berkshire Museum, 39 South St.,
Pittsfield. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landmark stegosaurus is 13 years old! Celebrate Wally’s birthday by creating colorful Wally mobiles in an art-making workshop from 1 – 3 p.m. Sing Happy Birthday to Wally at 2 p.m., and then enjoy birthday cake and punch. Crafts and refreshments while supplies last. Free with museum admission: 413- 443-7171, berkshiremuseum.org.
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.
Touch a Truck. Arsenal Mall, Watertown. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Get an up-close look at a variety of safety and construction trucks!
617-923-9944, simon.com.
New Balance Sale and Think Pink Event
N- Need some new sneaks or workout clothes? This looks like a great event (Oct. 21st) that gives you a 20% discount while supporting breast cancer awareness. Consider stopping in:
When: October 21. 6pm-9pm
- Where: NB Dedham Legacy Place
- Give Back: 10% of all sales during event will be given back to the local Susan G Komen affiliate.
- 20% off all product during the event.
- We will be honoring Tough Warrior Princesses and our local Honorary Team NB members.
- Catering and DJ will be onsite
- Hourly Drawings and Sweepstakes
- Local Celebrities and Speak
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Breastfeeding Day this Saturday!
Saturday, October 2
11:00 am EXACTLY
Sponsored by the Quintessence Foundation
Join Mothers & Company in West Boylston to celebrate breastfeeding in a fun "competition" where every child "wins" because they are breastfed.
This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies/toddlers, as a percentage of the birthrate, "latched on" at 11am local time. In 2009, there were 4,766 babies at 246 sites in 21 countries! Mothers & Company is proud to be the first site registered in Massachusetts. Let's make a good showing and latch on and be counted (and encourage more sites in Mass next year)!
Why: to celebrate breastfeeding and milk-banking, and demonstrate promotion, protection and support for breastfeeding women and their families. It's a chance for education and peer support done in a fun social way. Tell your friends!
"Latch on": 11am local time at Mothers & Company. Come and be counted! We'll have door prizes, too!
RSVP today...it's FREE!
To RSVP (please do!):
http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=9024&stype=-8&sView=day&sTrn=100000018&sDate=10/2/2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
TREAT Day on Sat., Sept. 25th in Needham
I have been thinking about frosting since I checked out Needham's new cupcake bar, Treat (pictured here is their seasonal candy apple cupcake but they have lots of frostings available if you opt make your own cupcake).
Too bad I checked it out online as I have been obsessing over a tall glass of milk and a cupcake with gobs of frosting.
At Treat, you choose your own cupcake and frosting, and it's served on a cute tray. Plus, they mix whatever toppings you choose into the frosting, and it's served on the side so you can frost your own. You eat in their adorable storefront.
Treat is having a FREE day this Saturday where you can try a cupcake by paying what you wish. They've also got lots of fun planned. Read on for the details.....Carrie
TREAT CUPCAKE BAR HOSTS A DAY OF FESTIVITIES TO LAUNCH ‘TREAT OTHERS WELL’ CHARITY PROGRAM
Custom Cupcake Boutique Introduces Monthly Initiative to Support Local Non-Profits with Fun-Filled Day of ‘Pay What You Wish’ Pricing, Raffles & Entertainment
WHAT: Treat Cupcake Bar will host a day of fun to celebrate their grand opening and the official launch of their unique monthly charity program, ‘Treat Others Well.’
In addition to kid-friendly entertainment, refreshments and raffles, families are encouraged to ‘pay what you wish’ for cupcakes during the event with 100% of all proceeds directly benefitting local causes through ‘Treat Others Well.’
Festivities will include:
· Cupcake temporary tattoo artists
· Balloon artists
· Complimentary refreshments
· Grand Prize Raffle: One family will win the opportunity to create a signature cupcake flavor to be named after them for one week and sold in-store, as well as a free dozen cupcakes!
About ‘Treat Others Well’: Each month Treat will choose one worthy charity from a selection of customer nominations and design a specialty cause-related cupcake to be sold in-store for that month. Fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds from the sales of the cupcake will be donated to the designated charity. Treat will also host in-store events each month to educate local youth groups about the charities and incorporate their ideas into the cupcake design. For more information or to nominate a charity, visit: http://www.treatcupcakebar.com/treat-others-well.html.
WHERE: Treat Cupcake Bar
1450 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA
WHEN: Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 12pm – 4pm
ABOUT: Treat Cupcake Bar (www.treatcupcakebar.com) represents the next generation of cupcakeries with its signature make-your-own cupcake bar. Introducing customers to the interactive new option of creating personalized confections, Treat offers a tempting spread of mix-ins to create custom-blend frostings to design unique flavor profiles. The shop also offers a rotating selection of classic, seasonal and specialty flavors, as well as dietary options including vegan and gluten-free cupcakes.
Win Reebok Pink Ribbon Zig Pulse Sneakers!
We are so excited to give away two pairs of Reebok's latest sneaker: Zig Pulse. Thanks Reebok for supporting baystateparent in our upcoming October Think Pink issue. Enter to win by clicking "giveaways" on our home page, baystateparent.com.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Family Fun Sept. 18 & 19 Massachusetts
Hi Families,
Just some reminders about all the fun events going on this weekend in the Bay State.
Highlights are listed below but also check out: http://www.baystateparent.com/current/Calendar_%2528and%2529_Events.
Have fun!
Carrie
editor
Saturday, September 18
Animal Adventures Habitat Fundraiser Yard Sale. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Super deals on Animal Supplies - Tanks (10 gal to 100 gal!) - Unusual Reptile Enclosures and more ! Yard Sale Bake Sale Discount coupons Bonus Live Animal Shows at 12:00 & 2:00 featuring Naomi the Kangaroo and other Australian animals! All proceeds to benefit our new kangaroo habitat! Animal Adventures 336 Sugar Rd., Bolton, MA phone: 978-779-8988 email: info@AnimalAdventures.net
KidsFest. (This is also Sun., Sept. 19th) Mt. Wachusett, Princeton. American Idol, Ayla Brown will be there as well as WXLO's talent contest. Lots of free samples, kids' activities, entertainment. Take a sky ride to see the views on the chair lift for an additional fee. Check out admission fees and more: http://www.wachusett.com/
Sunday, September 19
Family SculptureFest. Decordova Museum, Lincoln. 10 a.m. - 5 p .m. Enjoy this campus-wide celebration of contemporary sculpture as it takes over all spaces at deCordova–indoors and out. Participate in Sculpture Park tours, scavenger hunts, art-making, art sale, performances, and community-related activities. Check out admission costs and more details: http://www.decordova.org/
FREE StART on the Street. Park Ave., Worcester. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 250+ artists and crafts, live entertainment, food, youth activities. A great place to find unique gifts!! http://startonthestreet.com/ Rain Date: Sept. 26.
Just some reminders about all the fun events going on this weekend in the Bay State.
Highlights are listed below but also check out: http://www.baystateparent.com/current/Calendar_%2528and%2529_Events.
Have fun!
Carrie
editor
Saturday, September 18
Animal Adventures Habitat Fundraiser Yard Sale. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Super deals on Animal Supplies - Tanks (10 gal to 100 gal!) - Unusual Reptile Enclosures and more ! Yard Sale Bake Sale Discount coupons Bonus Live Animal Shows at 12:00 & 2:00 featuring Naomi the Kangaroo and other Australian animals! All proceeds to benefit our new kangaroo habitat! Animal Adventures 336 Sugar Rd., Bolton, MA phone: 978-779-8988 email: info@AnimalAdventures.net
KidsFest. (This is also Sun., Sept. 19th) Mt. Wachusett, Princeton. American Idol, Ayla Brown will be there as well as WXLO's talent contest. Lots of free samples, kids' activities, entertainment. Take a sky ride to see the views on the chair lift for an additional fee. Check out admission fees and more: http://www.wachusett.com/
Sunday, September 19
Family SculptureFest. Decordova Museum, Lincoln. 10 a.m. - 5 p .m. Enjoy this campus-wide celebration of contemporary sculpture as it takes over all spaces at deCordova–indoors and out. Participate in Sculpture Park tours, scavenger hunts, art-making, art sale, performances, and community-related activities. Check out admission costs and more details: http://www.decordova.org/
FREE StART on the Street. Park Ave., Worcester. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 250+ artists and crafts, live entertainment, food, youth activities. A great place to find unique gifts!! http://startonthestreet.com/ Rain Date: Sept. 26.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Fairy Day!!
FYI: Looks like a cute event for next weekend.
Carrie
Fairies In the Garden
September 25,2010 (raindate 26th)
The Somerville Growing Center
22 Vinal Ave Somerville Ma
2-5pm
An intergenerational event where all ages are being invited to come and play with each other in a respectful, playful, loving, creative way. There will be soap for bubbles of all sizes and wands to use and materials to make wands; chunky sidewalk chalk for creating a cooperative mural; tea party (bring your own special tea cup);fairy house building materials; face paints; fairy crafts; fairy books to read in the big fairy house, hula hoops, all size balls to play with; and jump ropes. Moovin’ and Groovin’ with Su Eaton of Magical Creations will create a fairy dance together and sing songs. If you don't already have a fairy name you can choose one; there will be a fairy oracle deck to read the wisdom of the fairies. We encourage you to come dressed as your Magical Being perhaps a fairy, dragon. unicorn, elf or some kind of fairy folk or woodland creature. I hope you can come! There will be fairy para'fun'alia such as wings wands fairy dust etc. also available for sale.
$5-$10 suggested Donation per child
Sponsored by Somerville Growing Center
and Created and facilitated by Su Eaton of Magical Creations
617-623-3521
www.sueaton.com www.thegrowingcenter.org
Friday, September 10, 2010
Sept. 10, 11, 12 So Much to Do this Weekend!
Fall's downfall is that it offers soo much fun all at once. It really is hard to choose what to do this weekend.
BSP will be hitting the Life is Good Festival in Canton. Can't wait. I saw the Laurie Berkner Band a few years ago at the Opera House in Boston, and they are just GREAT! They'll be at Life is Good this weekend with lots of other big names including Jason Mraz.
I also want to squeeze in the Sterling Fair (between errands, soccer and everything else).
The Wheelock Family Theater in Boston is having an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September 11th. Our staff visited there last month and was blown away.
The weather is perfect. Hope you can find some time to something fallishly fun. Enjoy!!!
September 11: Do you like Wilco, the Beatles, Neil Young? Merrick Section is playing an outdoor concert in Goodale Park, West Boylston, 7 p.m....great for all ages. Preteens and teens will love the opening band,comprised of local teens, Time Slips Daily,. www.myspace.com/timeslipsdaily
More about Merrick Section: The songs are deep yet catchy, the playing is expressive and intuitive. www.myspace.com/merricksection
Adults are $10; C (12 and up) $5. More info, wbaf.org.
Editor's Note on Life is Good Festival: Keep in mind the $50 Life is Good adult admission is because the Festival is actually a high-quality series of concerts for adults and kids so it's basically a $50 concert ticket. Plus 100% of proceeds help disadvantaged kids.
BSP will be hitting the Life is Good Festival in Canton. Can't wait. I saw the Laurie Berkner Band a few years ago at the Opera House in Boston, and they are just GREAT! They'll be at Life is Good this weekend with lots of other big names including Jason Mraz.
I also want to squeeze in the Sterling Fair (between errands, soccer and everything else).
The Wheelock Family Theater in Boston is having an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September 11th. Our staff visited there last month and was blown away.
The weather is perfect. Hope you can find some time to something fallishly fun. Enjoy!!!
September 9 – 10: Franklin County Fair .89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield. Thurs., 3 pm; Fri., Noon; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m. Draft horse show, entertainment, magic show. A $7, Sr. $4, C 11-17 $5, Under 11 free. 413-774-4282.
September 10 - 11: 11th Annual Olde Home Day. Central Park, Church St., Clinton. Crafters, local food vendors and continuous entertainment. oldehomeday.com.
September 10-11: Our Lady of the Lake Parish Bazaar. 1400 Main St., Leominster. Fri., 5 – 10 p.m., Sat., noon – 10 p.m. A giant Kids Alley, obstacle course, train ride, games, huge white elephant, potluck, silent auction, and many more booths. 978-342-2978.
September 10 - 12: Sterling Fair. Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd., Sterling. A two-and-a-half-day community, family-oriented agricultural fair with emphasis on agriculture and education. Details available at sterlingfair.org.
September 11: Blackstone Canalfest. Harding St., Worcester. A classic street festival complete with music, entertainment, vendors, food, an abundance of kids’ activities, horse-and-wagon rides, kayak rides, historic as well as current canal project information, a giant raffle and much more. blackstonecanal.org.
September 11: Do you like Wilco, the Beatles, Neil Young? Merrick Section is playing an outdoor concert in Goodale Park, West Boylston, 7 p.m....great for all ages. Preteens and teens will love the opening band,comprised of local teens, Time Slips Daily,. www.myspace.com/timeslipsdaily
More about Merrick Section: The songs are deep yet catchy, the playing is expressive and intuitive. www.myspace.com/merricksection
Adults are $10; C (12 and up) $5. More info, wbaf.org.
September 11: New Braintree Country Fair. New Braintree. Farm products, police displays, fireman demo, bands, burn outs, car & tractor show, chainsaw competition, scarecrow competition, kids games, pony rides, hay rides, bonfire, beer and wine tent, plant swap. Free kids 12 and under 1-mile race, 4.2 mile adult. 508-867-3583, newbraintreecountryfair.org.
September 11 - 12: Mattoon Street Arts Festival. Mattoon St., Springfield. Features 80+ exhibitors, food vendors and strolling musicians. This is the longest running arts and crafts fair in Western Massachusetts. mattoonfestival.org.
September 12: Life Is Good Festival. Prowse Farm, 5 Blue Hill Rd., Canton. Laurie Berkner Band show time TBA ; festival grounds open 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Children's music superstars and Nick Jr. channel favorites The Laurie Berkner Band will headline the Kids Stage at the Life is Good Festival. The festival features three stages of diverse live music, hands-on games, interactive arts activities and the "Good Kids" zone. 100% of Life is Good's profits from the Festival will go towards The Life is Good Kids Foundation, helping kids who are facing life-threatening conditions, including the trauma of violence, poverty and loss. Every festival attendee will have the opportunity to access exclusive hospitality, preferred viewing, artist meet and greets and other prizes by setting fundraising goals or making a donation to help kids in need. Top fundraisers will be called V.G.P.'s — Very Good People (like V.I.P.'s), and will have a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. A $50, C 6-12 $10, C 5 and under free. 888-339-2987, lifeisgood.com.
Editor's Note on Life is Good Festival: Keep in mind the $50 Life is Good adult admission is because the Festival is actually a high-quality series of concerts for adults and kids so it's basically a $50 concert ticket. Plus 100% of proceeds help disadvantaged kids.
September 12: Cambridge Carnival. Kendall Square, Boston. Noon – 7 p.m. A colorful and festive celebration that is rooted in African traditions. The highlight is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures. Other free activities include stilt walking from Open Air Circus; a moon bounce; arts and craft activities, including origami. and, of course, popcorn. (617-492-2518, cambridgecarnival.org.
September 12 : Peabody International Festival. Main St, Peabody. Experience ethnic foods, music, dance and art. 978-538-5702, peabody-ma.gov.
September 12: Reading Fall Street Faire. Main & Haven St., Reading. 12 – 5 p.m. Over 80 vendors; Radio Disney, dance and street performers, children's area/ kids’ zone, Patriot's tailgate party, classic antique car show, chili "cook-off" contest and more. readingfallstreetfaire.com.
September 12: Pet Rock Festival. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St., Worcester. 12 – 5 p.m. Celebrating its 12th year, this family style festival features live music, demonstrations, speakers, vegetarian food, contests and 100s of tables of exhibitors from New England area animal organizations, including shelters, rescues and more. A see and be seen day for you and your pet. Proceeds benefit New England animal organizations. A$12, C$5. 508-832-8918 or petrockfest.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Free Breakfast and Meeting on Arts in the Community
Pakachaoag Music School invites parents to come!
Annual Meeting October 5th 7:30-9:15 a.m.
“Changing Landscapes: Youth, Arts & Community” will be the focus of Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester’s Annual Meeting scheduled for October 5th. The meeting, in addition to reporting on the School’s progress and recognizing special achievements during 2010, includes special guest and keynote speaker Paul Levenson, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Special music presented by students of the Suzuki Violin program; and 10 year faculty member, Maxim Korn, Violin. This meeting is free and open to the public with a light breakfast to be served. RSVP to 508-791-8159 or via email to erpakmusic@earthlink.net no later than September 24th.
The Education Wing at Pakachoag
Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester
203 Pakachoag Street
Auburn, MA 01501
Contact person: Sarah Smongeski, Executive Director
508.791.8159
sspakmusic@earthlink.net
Annual Meeting October 5th 7:30-9:15 a.m.
“Changing Landscapes: Youth, Arts & Community” will be the focus of Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester’s Annual Meeting scheduled for October 5th. The meeting, in addition to reporting on the School’s progress and recognizing special achievements during 2010, includes special guest and keynote speaker Paul Levenson, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Special music presented by students of the Suzuki Violin program; and 10 year faculty member, Maxim Korn, Violin. This meeting is free and open to the public with a light breakfast to be served. RSVP to 508-791-8159 or via email to erpakmusic@earthlink.net no later than September 24th.
The Education Wing at Pakachoag
Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester
203 Pakachoag Street
Auburn, MA 01501
Contact person: Sarah Smongeski, Executive Director
508.791.8159
sspakmusic@earthlink.net
Friday, September 3, 2010
Tell us about your first mammogram
Ladies,
Our October Think Pink issue is coming up, and our team thought it would be interesting to share each other's experiences with the mammogram to educate, encourage and support other women who have not yet had this check-up.
So please, take a few minutes to be a part of our very important and special October Breast Cancer issue. Email editor@baystateparent.com your thoughts on the mammogram.
For your time, we'll pick a few names and send your choice of product or tickets (whatever is available at the time).
Here are some things to consider:
1. What did you think the mammogram would be like? What was it like?
2. How did you feel before, during and after?
3. What did people tell you before you went?
4. What prompted you to go?
5. What did you not realize about the process?
6. Do you know people who don't get mammograms? Do you understand why?
7. How do you feel about October Think Pink month?
And of course, anything else....
Thank you!
Carrie Wattu, editor
baystateparent
editor@baystateparent.com
Our October Think Pink issue is coming up, and our team thought it would be interesting to share each other's experiences with the mammogram to educate, encourage and support other women who have not yet had this check-up.
So please, take a few minutes to be a part of our very important and special October Breast Cancer issue. Email editor@baystateparent.com your thoughts on the mammogram.
For your time, we'll pick a few names and send your choice of product or tickets (whatever is available at the time).
Here are some things to consider:
1. What did you think the mammogram would be like? What was it like?
2. How did you feel before, during and after?
3. What did people tell you before you went?
4. What prompted you to go?
5. What did you not realize about the process?
6. Do you know people who don't get mammograms? Do you understand why?
7. How do you feel about October Think Pink month?
And of course, anything else....
Thank you!
Carrie Wattu, editor
baystateparent
editor@baystateparent.com
Friday, August 27, 2010
Massachusetts Family Fun August 28 & 29
Hi Guys,
It's going to be a beautiful weekend!
Whatever you plan to do, hope it's a happy weekend with two things to consider for fun:
an outdoor family concert (very cool)in West Boylston and a Hoedown in North Andover. Check out our calendar on our homepage for more ideas: www.baystateparent.com/
If you have an idea of something going on this weekend, please do comment here!
SATURDAY AUGUST 28: No Babysitter Needed!!!
Jason James and the Bay State House Rockers bring their rockabilly sound to Central Massachusetts at 7 p.m. It's at Goodale Park on Crescent St. in West Boylson (there's a great playground across the field from the concert). It's $10 for adults; $5 for ages 12 and up, and under 12 free. Bring a picnic, chairs, snacks for the kids and just hang out...even the dog can come! All proceeds benefit arts programming in West Boylston schools too. Check it out: www.zyworld.com/Jason_James/
or http://www.wbaf.org/
SUNDAY AUGUST 29
Hoedown 2010 at Smolak Farms
Smolak Farms
315 South Bradford St
North Andover, MA
01810
1 - 5 p.m.
Question: What could be more enjoyable than walking through endless acres of beautiful farm land as the sun gently kisses the fruit laden trees? Answer: How about an afternoon of Greater-Boston’s best chefs cooking and doing demos, live bluegrass music, games, contests and more fun than you can shake a stick at?!!!
On Sunday, August 29th, 2010 from 1:00PM – 5:00PM these worlds will blend (or collide depending on how much beer and wine will flow via sponsors such as Narragansett Beer and the Wine Connextion) as how2heroes and Smolak Farms present Hoedown 2010! With over a 1,000 attendees slated to appear, guests can look forward to everything from BBQ stations, chef demos, a pig roast, live bluegrass music, a 3-legged race, hayrides, a dunk tank, an old fashioned store, line dancing lessons, “The Hoedown Throwdown Baking Contest” (an amateur baking contest presented by King Arthur Flour and how2heroes using farm fresh fruits & vegetables as the main ingredient and King Arthur Flour) and classes and workshops offered onsite all afternoon. Restaurants/Chefs slated to demo and have food stations include: Chef Jason Bond of the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, Chef Chris Parsons from Parson’s Table, Chef Antonio Bettencourt of Sixty2 on Wharf Restaurant, Chef Brian Poe of Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake, Chef Ben Hasty of Brasserie JO, Eunice Feller of Bread & Chocolate, Michael Reppucci from Orzo Trattorio and Alina Eisenhauer of Sweet to name just a few!
For only $25.00 with a percentage of proceeds to benefit the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets, hoedown goers can look forward to all the entertainment, fun and food and drink samples they can handle as well as free parking. Guests will be issued a hoedown badge that will allow them into all activities, chefs’ tent and full access to the food stations. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit: http://how2heroes.com/hoedown
WHERE: Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA
WHEN: Sunday, August 29th, 2010, 1:00PM – 5:00PM.
INFO: $25.00 per person. Children under 10 are free with parent or legal guardian 21+. Visit: http://www.how2heroes.com/hoedown to purchase tickets. Badges issued onsite.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
FREE Coupons for Massachusetts Family Fun: Want them?
Hi there,
It's funny that I am already through with September and onto October as we went to press with our September Arts issue yesterday.
Since time is flying by, I am going through my desk and Entertainment Book weeding through family event coupons that I will not be able to use by November 1, 2010.
If you can take advantage of some of them, please email your address to editor@baystateparent.com, and I'll pop what you need in the mail.
Here's what I have:
FREE 2 hour indoor playtime admission when you buy one admission. Backyard Adventures in Westborough
$25 off indoor birthday party at Backyard Adventures in Westborough
50% studio admission to Whimsy in Framingham
Buy one/get one pizza buffet at Lazer Zone in Marlboro
Free round of mini golf with purchase of one at Crystal Caves in Auburn
Buy one package, get one free at Friendly Fire Paintball in Upton
Buy one/get one free admission to Fox 4 Paintball in Upton
Buy one/get one admission to Drawbridge Puppet Theatre in Lunenburg
Buy one/get one Coco Key Danvers
Buy one/get one to Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield
Free child's admission with adult admission to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI
$5 off John Harvard Brewhouse, Cambridge and Framingham
$5 off a $25 purchase at Children's Orchard, Westborough (expires 9/30)
Buy one/get one Discovery Museums, Acton (expires 9/30)
I also have some for bowling and golf...just let me know!
Thanks,
Carrie Wattu, editor
It's funny that I am already through with September and onto October as we went to press with our September Arts issue yesterday.
Since time is flying by, I am going through my desk and Entertainment Book weeding through family event coupons that I will not be able to use by November 1, 2010.
If you can take advantage of some of them, please email your address to editor@baystateparent.com, and I'll pop what you need in the mail.
Here's what I have:
FREE 2 hour indoor playtime admission when you buy one admission. Backyard Adventures in Westborough
$25 off indoor birthday party at Backyard Adventures in Westborough
50% studio admission to Whimsy in Framingham
Buy one/get one pizza buffet at Lazer Zone in Marlboro
Free round of mini golf with purchase of one at Crystal Caves in Auburn
Buy one package, get one free at Friendly Fire Paintball in Upton
Buy one/get one free admission to Fox 4 Paintball in Upton
Buy one/get one admission to Drawbridge Puppet Theatre in Lunenburg
Buy one/get one Coco Key Danvers
Buy one/get one to Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield
Free child's admission with adult admission to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI
$5 off John Harvard Brewhouse, Cambridge and Framingham
$5 off a $25 purchase at Children's Orchard, Westborough (expires 9/30)
Buy one/get one Discovery Museums, Acton (expires 9/30)
I also have some for bowling and golf...just let me know!
Thanks,
Carrie Wattu, editor
Monday, August 9, 2010
It's Time you Got a Cell Phone Dear
Honey,
Our family is lucky to have you. I won't embarrass you by lavishing compliment after compliment in a public forum, so I'll do something else. I'll make a request.
Get a cell phone already!
Ok. I know. The sound of a phone ringing is as irritating as a team of kids blowing Kazoos. You hate it. Well, pick your ring tone then. God knows you quote enough movies and imitate enough sounds.
As far as that claim that you are superstitious (If you don't have a cell phone, you can't receive bad news, right?), I don't buy it.
As you know, it's hard keeping a family of five going, plus a dog and a house. With two working parents, and three busy kids, every day brings a new challenge. If we could alert you to the day's challenge on your commute home from work, it would save a lot of time and confusion as you could quickly stop for milk, meet us for dinner or pick up our child's medicine, without having to go back out. We could remind you that there is still time to catch something special at the kids' school, to pick up a movie or to meet me for an unexpected drink (Surprise! The grandparents have the kids.).
There have been so many times when you are out doing errands, and I remember that we need something. You are right there. All I need to do is send you a quick Text, and you could save me 20 minutes from having to drive there later, 15 minutes at the store and 20 minutes driving home.
While I hate to think about it, God forbid there is ever a real emergency. It would be devastating to know that we could have reached you instantly or vice versa.
I want to know: Is my husband the last parent standing without a cell phone?
Our family is lucky to have you. I won't embarrass you by lavishing compliment after compliment in a public forum, so I'll do something else. I'll make a request.
Get a cell phone already!
Ok. I know. The sound of a phone ringing is as irritating as a team of kids blowing Kazoos. You hate it. Well, pick your ring tone then. God knows you quote enough movies and imitate enough sounds.
As far as that claim that you are superstitious (If you don't have a cell phone, you can't receive bad news, right?), I don't buy it.
As you know, it's hard keeping a family of five going, plus a dog and a house. With two working parents, and three busy kids, every day brings a new challenge. If we could alert you to the day's challenge on your commute home from work, it would save a lot of time and confusion as you could quickly stop for milk, meet us for dinner or pick up our child's medicine, without having to go back out. We could remind you that there is still time to catch something special at the kids' school, to pick up a movie or to meet me for an unexpected drink (Surprise! The grandparents have the kids.).
There have been so many times when you are out doing errands, and I remember that we need something. You are right there. All I need to do is send you a quick Text, and you could save me 20 minutes from having to drive there later, 15 minutes at the store and 20 minutes driving home.
While I hate to think about it, God forbid there is ever a real emergency. It would be devastating to know that we could have reached you instantly or vice versa.
I want to know: Is my husband the last parent standing without a cell phone?
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Bonus Calendar Listings for August 2010
ADULT BIKE RIDE IN WESTBOROUGH: TUESDAY, AUGUST 3: Do you admire triathletes? Do you sit on the couch and watch as they race 140.6 miles at the Iron Man Championship in Hawaii? Amazed at how they can swim, bike and run all in one race? Does 14 miles sound reasonable? Then a sprint triathlon is for you. Whether you're a novice or an experienced athlete, get up off the couch and "TRI!" Learn all about the sport of Triathlon - including equipment needed, benefits of heart rate training and group training led by your Coach, Alexis Rougas-Ermilio.
Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Location: Landry’s Bicycle
276 Turnpike Road
Westborough, MA 01581
RSVP to CoachAlexis@charter.net by August 2nd
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN PLAY IN MILFORD: AUGUST 12 & 13: The Milford Performing Arts Center/The Area's Only Family Arts Community presents a summer theatre workshop production of Young Frankenstein at 7:30 at the MPAC Studio, 150 Main St., Milford.. Call 508-473-1684 for tickets.
FREE A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD PLAY IN BOSTON: FRIDAY, AUGUST 13: A Year with Frog and Toad. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Campus of Wheelock College
Boston. 6:30 p.m. FREE. The Advanced Performance students at Wheelock Family Theatre present "A Year with Frog and Toad", based on the popular books by Arnold Lobel. This delightful romp of story and song is rich in character and rife with situational hilarity. Trimmed to an hour's length these young performing artists will present a polished mini-musical that is appropriate for all ages.
617-879-2300, WhelockFamilyTheatre.org.
FREE DECORATE FAIRY HOUSES IN MILFORD: AUGUST 21ST: FREE Decorating Fairy Houses. 1st Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford, 23 Pine St., Milford. 9:30 a.m. - Noon. Paint, wooden houses and other supplies from nature for you to use to make your own fairy houses are provided. Please feel free to bring sticks, bark, leaves or small stones to use when decorating your house. Donations welcome. 508-473-3589, milforduu.org.
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