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OVER 800 PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO!
Illustration by Abigail McCoy, 2015
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baystateparent
Welcome to Our Annual Su mmer of Fun 2015
We hope you enjoy this one-stop-shop for fun things to do and cool
places to go with your family. We ensured these lists were as comprehensive and accurate as possible, however details can and do change
from time to time. We encourage you to check Websites or call destina-
tions to double-check information before packing up and heading out.
Have a fantastic summer of fun with your family!
Melissa, Editor-In-Chief
[email protected]
5. Massachusetts Beach Guide 2015
6. Splash and Spray Pads & Water Parks
8. Museums & Tours
10. Sports & Adventure
13. Parks & Recreation
15. Arts & Entertainment
18. Festival & Fairs
21. Save Big With Free Fun Fridays
22. Farmers Markets & Pick Your Own Farms
25. July 4 Festivities
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Massachusetts
Beach Guide
With over 1,500 miles of shoreline, Massachusetts
boasts some of the country’s most scenic family
beaches. Plan to spend a day, a week, or the entire
Chatham • Cockle Cove Beach, Taylors Pond Road.
Lifeguards, restrooms. $15 daily parking,
$60 weekly parking, $125 seasonal sticker. • Forest Beach, Forest Beach Road. No Restrooms.
Limited free parking on first-come, first-serve basis.
• Harding Beach, Harding Beach Road. Lifeguards,
food, restrooms, showers, boardwalk, picnic area,
handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $60 weekly
parking, $125 seasonal sticker.
• Pleasant Street Beach, Pleasant Street.
Kayaking. No fee.
• Ridgevale Beach, Ridgevale Drive. Lifeguards,
food, restrooms, boardwalk. $15 daily parking, $60
weekly parking, $125 seasonal sticker. $15 daily
parking, $60 weekly parking, $125 seasonal sticker. Dartmouth • Apponagansett Beach, 77 Gulf Road. Lifeguards
(9-5), picnic area, playground, volleyball/basketball
courts. $10 daily parking.
• Jones Park, 66 St. John St. Lifeguards, picnic
area. $10 daily parking.
Dennis • Chapin Memorial Beach, Chapin Beach Road.
Restrooms. Four-wheel vehicles allowed. $20 daily
parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends), $75
weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.
• Corporation Beach, Corporation Road.
Boardwalk, lifeguards, restrooms, food, picnic area,
handicap accessible. $20 daily parking (weekdays),
$25 daily (weekends), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks,
$300 seasonal.
• Depot Street Beach, Depot Street. $20 daily
• Glendon Road Beach, Old Wharf Road.
Lifeguards, restrooms, handicap accessible. $20 daily
• Haigis Beach, Old Wharf Road. Lifeguards,
restrooms. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily
(weekends), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300
seasonal.
• Howes Beach, Howes Street Road. Lifeguards.
Private on one side. $20 daily parking (weekdays),
$25 daily (weekends), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks,
$300 seasonal.
• Inman Road Beach, Inman Road. Lifeguards,
restrooms, boardwalk. Private on one side. $20 daily
• Mayflower Beach, Dunes Road. Lifeguards,
food, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, handicap
accessible. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily
(weekends), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.
• Raycroft Beach, Raycroft Parkway. $20 daily
parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends),
$75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.
• Sea Street Beach, Sea Street. Lifeguards, restrooms. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.
• South Village Beach, South Village Road.
Lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk. $20 daily parking
summer. With sun, sand, surf, and seashells, there
is plenty to enjoy for all ages.
(weekdays), $25 daily (weekends), $75 weekly,
$150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.
• West Dennis Beach, West Dennis Beach Road.
Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, boardwalk,
swimming lessons, playground, handicap accessible.
$20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.
Duxbury
• Duxbury Beach, Canal Street. Lifeguards, bathhouses, restrooms, showers, food. $15 daily parking.
Eastham • Campground Beach, Campground Road. Restrooms. Private beach on one side. $15 daily parking
(weekdays), $18 daily parking (weekends and
holidays), $65 weekly parking, $100 for two weeks,
$180 seasonal sticker.
• Coast Guard Beach, Nauset Road. Lifeguards,
showers, restrooms, boardwalk, handicap accessible. $15 daily parking ($5 for motorcycles, $3 for bikes), $45 seasonal.
• Cooks Brook Beach, Steele Road. Restrooms,
handicap accessible. $15 daily parking (weekdays),
$18 daily parking (weekends and holidays), $65
weekly parking, $100 for two weeks, $180 seasonal
sticker.
• First Encounter Beach, Samoset Road.
Restrooms, boardwalk, handicap accessible. $15 daily
parking (weekdays), $18 daily parking (weekends
and holidays), $65 weekly parking, $100 for two
weeks, $180 seasonal sticker.
• Nauset Light Beach, Cable Road. Lifeguards,
showers, restrooms, boardwalk. $15 daily parking ($5 for motorcycles, $3 for bikes), $45 seasonal
sticker.
• Thumpertown Beach, Thumpertown Road off
Route 6. Restrooms, limited handicap accessibility.
$15 daily parking (weekdays), $18 daily parking
(weekends and holidays), $65 weekly parking, $100
for two weeks, $180 seasonal sticker.
Falmouth • Menauhant Beach, Menauhant Road. Lifeguards,
food, restrooms, swimming lessons, handicap
accessible. $10 daily parking, $60 weekly parking,
$70 for two weeks, $80 for three weeks, $90 for
four weeks, $200 seasonal sticker.
• Old Silver Beach, Quaker Road. Lifeguards,
food, showers, restrooms, picnic area, boardwalk,
swimming lessons, handicap accessible. Private on
one side. $20 daily parking, $60 weekly parking,
$70 for two weeks, $80 for three weeks, $90 for
four weeks, $200 seasonal sticker.
• Surf Drive Beach, Surf Drive Road. Lifeguards,
food, restrooms, showers, boardwalk, swimming
lessons, handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $60
weekly parking, $70 for two weeks, $80 for three
weeks, $90 for four weeks, $200 seasonal sticker.
Gloucester • Good Harbor Beach, Route 127A. Lifeguards
(9-5), food, showers, restrooms, handicap accessible.
$20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 weekend/
holiday parking.
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• Half Moon Beach at Stage Fort Park, Western
Avenue off Route 133. Lifeguards (9-5), restrooms,
picnic area, handicap accessible. $10 daily parking
(weekdays), $15 weekend/holiday parking.
• Wingaersheek Beach, 232 Atlantic St.,
Lifeguards (9-5), food, restrooms, showers, handicap
accessible. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 weekend/holiday parking.
• Oak Bluffs Town Beach, Seaview Avenue, Oak
Bluffs. Restrooms, parking.
• Owen Park Beach, 19 Owen Park Way, Vineyard
Haven. Lifeguards, restrooms, food, bandstand,
parking.
• Tisbury Town Beach, Owen Little Way, Vineyard
Haven. Side street parking only.
Harwich
• South Cape Beach State Park, Great Oak
Road. Restrooms, lifeguards, hiking trails. $12 daily
parking.
• Atlantic Avenue Beach, Atlantic Avenue, Bike
ramp. $15 daily parking, $140 seasonal parking, $65 weekly for non-resident, $125 for two weeks.
• Bank Street Beach, Bank Street. Lifeguards,
food, restrooms, boardwalk, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking, $150 seasonal parking, $65
weekly for non-resident, $125 for two weeks.
• Earle Road Beach, Earle Road. Lifeguards, food,
restrooms, boardwalk, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking, $150 seasonal parking, $65
• Red River Beach, Uncle Venie’s Road. Lifeguards,
food, restrooms, canoe/kayak launch, bike ramp. $20 daily parking, $150 seasonal parking, $65
Hull • Nantasket Beach, Route 3A. Lifeguards, shopping, biking, carousel, restrooms, bathhouse, boating,
fishing, handicap accessible. $10 daily parking.
Ipswich • Crane Beach, 310 Argilla Road. Lifeguards,
restrooms, bathhouses, showers, picnic area, fishing,
walking trails, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking
(weekdays), $25 weekend parking (reduced rates
available for Crane Beach members), $5 motorcycle
parking.
Lynn
• King’s Beach, Lynn Shore Drive. Ample on-street
parking available.
Manchester-by-the-Sea
• Singing Beach, 119 Beach St. Food, bathhouse,
restrooms, 120 parking spaces available.
Martha’s Vineyard • East Beach, Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge,
Edgartown. Hiking trails, $3 daily parking.
• Eastville Beach, 59 Beach Road. Oak Bluffs.
Fishing, handicap accessible, free parking.
• Fuller Street Beach, 90 Fuller St., Edgartown.
Handicap accessible, very limited free parking.
• Joseph A. Sylvia State Beach, 180 Beach Road
between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. Lifeguards at
Edgartown end of beach. Accessible by bike path.
• Katama Beach (South Beach State Park),
Atlantic Drive, Edgartown. Surf fishing allowed, lifeguards (9-5), restrooms, food, handicap accessible. • Lake Tashmoo Beach, Herring Creek Road,
Vineyard Haven. Picnic area, lifeguards, parking.
• Lighthouse Beach, North Water Street, Edgartown. Limited parking.
• Lobsterville Beach, Lobsterville Road, Aquinnah.
Fishing, limited free parking, but none on Lobsterville
Road.
• Long Point Wildlife Refuge Beach, Hughe’s
Thumb Road, West Tisbury. Wooded trails, restrooms,
visitor center. $10 admission per car plus $3 per
adults, $3 pedestrian/bicyclist, free for children 15
and under.
• Menemsha Beach, Basin Road, Chilmark.
Lifeguards, restrooms, food, parking. • Moshup Beach (Aquinnah Beach), Gay Head,
Aquinnah. Restrooms, picnic area, boardwalk, food. $15
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Mashpee Nahant • Canoe Beach, 430 Nahant Road. Nearby park.
• Long Beach, Nahant Road. Restrooms, showers, ball field, bandstand, lifeguards. $5 daily parking.
Nantucket • Children’s Beach, South Beach Street. Parks,
playground, food, picnic area, lifeguards, restrooms,
showers, parking, free Friday night movies, Sunday
night concerts.
• Cisco Beach, Hummock Pond Road. Lifeguards,
parking, biking. • Dionis Beach, Eel Point Road. Restrooms, showers, lifeguards, parking.
• Francis Street Beach, Francis Street. Restrooms,
turtle climb/kayak rentals. No parking.
• Jetties Beach, 4 Bathing Beach Road. Restrooms,
lifeguards, food, playground, boardwalk, handicapped accessible, showers, parking.
• Madaket Beach, Madaket Road. Restrooms,
food, bike path, lifeguards, parking.
• Miacomet Beach, Miacomet Road. Lifeguards,
parking.
• Siasconset Beach, Codfish Park Road. Restrooms,
food, lifeguards, bike path, parking.
• Surfside Beach, Surfside Road. Restrooms,
lifeguards, bike path, equipment rentals, food, picnic
areas, handicapped accessible, showers, parking.
Orleans • Nauset Beach, Beach Road. Lifeguards, food,
showers, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, handicap
accessible. Off road vehicles with special permits. $15 daily parking, $60 weekly parking, $110 twoweek parking, $125 seasonal.
• Skaket Beach, West Road. Lifeguards, food,
showers, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, handicap
accessible. $15 daily parking, $60 weekly parking,
$110 two-week parking, $125 seasonal.
• South Orleans Beach, Route 28. $60 weekly
parking.
Plymouth
• Ellisville Harbor State Park Beach, Route 3A.
Fishing, parking available.
• Plymouth Beach, 137 Warren Ave. Lifeguards,
food, restrooms. $10 daily parking (weekdays), $15 weekends.
Provincetown • Herring Cove Beach, Race Point Road.
Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking ($5 for motorcycles, $3 for
bikes), $60 seasonal sticker.
• Race Point Beach, Race Point Road. Lifeguards,
restrooms, bicycle trails, surfing allowed in certain
areas. $20 daily parking ($5 for motorcycles, $3 for
bikes), $60 seasonal sticker.
Revere
• Revere Beach, Revere Beach Blvd. Lifeguards,
fishing, boating, boardwalk, casino, fireworks,
bathhouses, concerts, shopping, food, parking
available.
Rockport • Back Beach, Beach Street. Boardwalk, restrooms.
Limited meter parking.
• Cape Hedge Beach, South Street. Limited parking available.
• Front Beach, Beach Street. Lifeguards, boardwalk, food. Limited meter parking. Shuttle trolley for
visitors from downtown. • Long Beach, Long Beach Road. Lifeguards,
restrooms. Limited parking available. Shuttle trolley
for visitors from downtown. • Old Garden Beach, Old Garden Road. Limited
parking available.
• Pebble Beach, Penzance Road. Limited parking
available.
Salisbury • Salisbury Beach State Reservation, 212
Beach Road. Swimming, boating, fishing, camping,
bathhouses, picnic area, restrooms, day-use parking
lot. Parking fees vary.
Sandwich • East Sandwich Beach, North Shore Boulevard.
Lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk. $15 daily parking, $50 weekly, $105 seasonal sticker.
• Horizons Beach, Town Neck Road. Food. $15
daily parking, $105 seasonal sticker.
• Scusset Beach State Reservation, Scusset
Beach Road. Lifeguards, showers, food, restrooms,
boardwalk, picnic area, camping, handicap accessible.
$7 daily parking, free for residents ages 62 and older
with ID, $35 seasonal parking for MA residents ($45
for out-of-state).
• Town Neck Beach, Town Neck Road. Restrooms,
boardwalk. $15 daily parking, $105 seasonal sticker.
South Boston
• Carson Beach, William J. Day Blvd. Picnic area,
fishing, food, restrooms.
Truro • Corn Hill Beach, Corn Hill Road. Restrooms,
lifeguards, handicap accessible, boardwalk. Parking
$50 weekly, $225 seasonal. Daily parking available.
• Fisher Beach, Fisher Road. Handicap accessible.
Limited parking. $50 weekly, $225 seasonal sticker
• Head of the Meadow Beach, Head of the
Meadow Road. Lifeguards, restrooms, surfing, bicycle
trails. Parking $50 weekly parking, $225 seasonal
sticker. Daily parking available.
• Pond Village Beach, Pond Road. Restrooms,
fishing. $50 weekly parking, $225 seasonal sticker.
Wareham
• Onset Beach, Onset Avenue, East Wareham.
Lifeguards, bandstand, food, bathrooms, parking.
Wellfleet • Cahoon Hollow Beach, Corn Hollow Road.
Lifeguards, food, restrooms. $20 daily parking ($50
for three days), $85 weekly parking, $160 for two
• Indian Neck Beach, Samoset Avenue. Restrooms.
$50 for three days, $85 weekly parking, $160 for
two weeks, $250 seasonal sticker.
• Marconi Beach, Marconi Beach Road. Lifeguards,
showers, restrooms, boardwalk. $50 for three days,
$85 weekly parking, $160 for two weeks, $250
seasonal sticker.
• Mayo Beach, Kendrick Avenue. Restrooms,
boardwalk, playground. $85 weekly parking, $160
• Newcomb Hollow Beach, Gross Hill Road.
Lifeguards, food, restrooms. $50 for three days, $85
weekly parking, $160 for two weeks, $250 seasonal
sticker.
• White Crest Beach, Ocean View Drive.
Lifeguards, food, restrooms. $20 daily parking ($50
for three days), $85 weekly parking, $160 for two
Westport • Horseneck Beach State Reservation, 5 John
Reed Road. Biking, fishing, hunting, restrooms, picnic
area, showers, walking trails, handicap accessible.
Yarmouth • Bass River Beach (Smuggler’s Beach), South
Shore Drive, South Yarmouth. Restrooms, lifeguards,
food, showers, boardwalk, boat ramp, fishing,
handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly,
$175 seasonal.
• Bay View Beach, Bay View Street. Restrooms,
$175 seasonal.
• Colonial Acres Beach, Standish Road. Restrooms,
boardwalk. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175
seasonal.
• Englewood Beach, Berry Avenue, West
Yarmouth. Restrooms, playground, boat launching,
$175 seasonal.
• Grays (Bass Hole) Beach, Center Street.
Restrooms, lifeguards, boardwalk, picnic area. $15
daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal.
• Parkers River Beach (Beachwood), Beachwood Road, South Yarmouth. Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, playground,
gazebo, swimming lessons. $15 daily parking, $70
weekly, $175 seasonal sticker.
• Sea Gull Beach, Sea Gull Beach Road. Lifeguards,
food, showers, restrooms, boardwalk, swimming
lessons, handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $70
• Seaview Beach, South Shore Drive, South
Yarmouth. Lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic
area, swimming lessons. $15 daily parking, $70
• Thatcher Park Beach, South Shore Drive, South
Yarmouth. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175
seasonal sticker.
• Thumpertown Beach, Thumpertown Road off
Route 6. Restrooms, limited handicap accessibility.
$15 daily parking (weekdays), $18 daily parking
(weekends and holidays), $65 weekly parking, $100
SPLASH,
SPRAY
& WATER
PARK PLAY
There are many ways to keep cool this summer —
and, for most kids, they better involve some splishsplashin! Here are a few of our favorite wonderful
water-full destinations, including waterparks, splash
and spray parks, and public swimming pools.
Agawam: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor,
1623 Main St. Water park. 413-786-9300.
www.sixflags.com.
Attleboro: George I. Spatcher Memorial Pool,
79 North Ave. 508-223-2222. Belmont: Beaver Brook Reservation Spray
Deck & Playground, 680 Trapelo Rd. Spray pool,
playground. 617-727-5380.
Boston: Christian Science Plaza Splash Fountain, 200 Massachusetts Ave. Fountain, splash park. Hudson: Cellucci Skate & Splash Park, 37-39
South St. Splash pad, playground, skate park, bocce
court. townofhudson.org.
Waltham: Connors Swimming Pool,
330 River St. 781-642-8594.
Milton: Houghton’s Pond, Blue Hills
Reservation, 840 Hillside St. 617-698-1802.
Hyde Park: John T. Moynihan Spray Deck
(unguarded), 920 Truman Parkway.
Watertown: Clarence W. Dealtry Memorial
Swimming and Wading Pool, 138 Pleasant
St. 617-923-0073. Hyde Park: Olsen Swimming Pool, 95 Turtle
Pond Parkway. 617-727-4708.
West End: Lee Memorial Wading Pool,
280 Charles St., Esplanade. 617-727-1058.
Natick: Cochituate State Park, 43 Commonwealth Rd. 508-653-9641. Brighton: Artesani Playground Wading Pool,
1255 Soldiers Field Rd. Jamaica Plain: Johnson Playground Spray
Deck, corner of Lamartine and Green streets,
Southwest Corridor Park. Weymouth: Connell Memorial Swimming Pool,
220 Broad St. 781-335-2090.
New Marlborough: York Lake, Sandisfeld
State Forest, Rt. 183 and East Hill Rd. 413-229-8212.
Brighton: Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool,
355 Chestnut Hill Ave., Cleveland Circle. 617-277-7822. Jamaica Plain: Stoney Brook Spray Deck,
corner of Lamartine and Boylston, Southwest
Corridor Park. Brockton: Manning Pool, 470 Forest Ave. 508-588-2562.
Lawrence: Geisler Memorial Swimming Pool,
50 High St. 978-687-1024.
Cambridge: Francis J. McCrehan Memorial
Swimming and Wading Pool, 359 Rindge
Ave. 617-354-9154.
Lawrence: Lt. Colonel Edward J. Higgins
Swimming Pool, 180 Crawford St. 978-687-0393.
Boston: Frog Pond Spray Pool, Boston Common. Spray pool, carousel. 617-635-2120. bostonfrogpond.com
Boston: Rings Fountain on the Greenway,
Wharf District Parks. Fountain splash park.
617-292-0020. Cambridge: North Point Park Spray Deck
(unguarded), 6 Museum Way. Sprinkler park,
playground. 617-626-1250. www.mass.gov. Cambridge: Veterans Memorial Swimming
and Wading Pool, 719 Memorial Dr. 617-354-9381.
Chelsea: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Swimming and Wading Pool, 184 Carter St. 617-884-3899.
Clinton: Phillip Weihn Memorial Swimming
Pool, 100 West Boylston St. 978-365-4684.
Concord: Concord Playground & Spray
Fountain, Stow St. Playground, spray fountain,
track, baseball field. Danvers: Coco Keys, 50 Ferncroft Rd.
Indoor water park. 978-646-1062. www.cocokeyboston.com/.
Leominster: Leominster State Swimming Pool,
111 Viscoloid Ave. 978-534-7529.
Lowell: Raymond Lord Memorial Swimming
Pool, 81 Cross St., 978-459-7370.
Malden: Lt. Dennis C. Holland Memorial
Swimming and Wading Pool, 108 Mountain Ave. 781-324-9350.
Worcester: Bennett Field Swimming Pool,
1260 Main St. 508-792-5515.
Worcester: Dennis F. Shine Memorial
Swimming Pool,87 Providence Highway. 508-792-0727.
Worcester: Greenwood Spray Park,
11 Forsberg St. Spray park, baseball field,
playground. www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/parks-rec/
city-parks/greenwood-park.
FRESHWATER INLAND
BEACHES
Melrose: Lawrence W. Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool, 49 Tremont St. 781-979-0172.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation
and Recreation manages over 50 inland beaches
within the Commonwealth’s State Park system
and most are open between Memorial Day and
Labor Day. Milford: Sen. P. Eugene Casey Memorial
Swimming Pool, 49 Prospect St. 508-473-5998.
Agawam: Robinston State Park, 428 North
St. 413-786-2877.
Northborough: Assabet Park, South Street.
Splash pad, playground, basketball courts. northboroughrecreation.com. Ashby and Townsend: Willard Brook State
Forest, Rt. 119. 978-597-8802. Mattapan: Ryan Wading Pool, 350 River St.
Plymouth: Nelson Beach Park & Splash Pad,
Nelson Street Waterfront. Splash pad,
plaground. seeplymouth.com.
Ashland: Ashland State Park, 162 West Union
St. 508-881-4092.
Monterey: Beartown State Forest,
69 Blue Hill Rd. 413-528-0904. Otis: Tolland State Forest, 410 Tolland Rd. 413-269-6002. Rutland: Rutland State Park, Rt. 122A. 508-886-6333.
Saugus: John A.W. Pearce Lake,
Breakheart Reservation, 177 Forest St. 781-233-0834.
Savoy: Savoy Mountain State Forest
(unguarded), 260 Central Shaft Rd. 413-663-8469.
Shutesbury: Lake Wyola State Park,
94 Lakeview Rd. 413-367-0317.
South Carver: Myles Standish State Forest,
Cranberry Rd. 508-866-2526.
Sturbridge: Street Point Recreation Area
(unguarded), 6 Streeter Point Ave. 508-347-9316.
Taunton: Watson Pond State Park (unguarded),
1644 Bay St. 508-884-8280. Warwick: Laurel Lake Recreation Area, Erving
State Forest, 122 Long Pond Rd. 978-544-3939.
Wendell: Wendell State Forest (unguarded),
392 Montague Rd. 413-659-3797.
Baldwinville: Otter River State Forest,
86 Winchendon Rd. 978-939-8962.
Roxbury: Cass Memorial Swimming Pool, Washington St. 617-445-0062.
West Townsend: Pearl Hill State Park
(unguarded), New Fitchburg Rd. 978-597-8802.
Brewster: Nickerson State Park (unguarded),
Rt. 6A. 508-896-3491.
Westfield: Hampton Ponds State Park,
1048 North Rd. 413-532-3985.
Roxbury: Mission Hill Spray Deck,
Behind Boston Police headquarters.
Brimfield: Dean Pond, Brimfield State Forest,
86 Dearth Hill Rd. 413-267-9687.
Westminster: Leominster State Forest,
1 Fitchburg Rd./Route 31. 978-874-2303.
Everett: Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming
and Wading Pool, 65 Elm St. 617-727-1828.
Somerville: Dellboy Memorial Swimming and
Wading Pool, Alewife Brook Parkway at High Street. 617-625-6600. Charlemont: Mohawk Trail State Forest
(unguarded), Cold River Rd. 413-339-5504. Winchendon: Lake Dennison
Recreation Area, 1366 Main St. 978-297-1609.
Fall River: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Swimming Pool & Spray Deck, 399 Easter Ave.
Pool, spray park. 508-679-8830.www.mass.gov.
Somerville: Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, 20 McGrath Highway. 617-666-9236.
Fitchburg: Great Wolf, 150 Great Wolf Dr. Water
park. 866-678-9653. www.greatwolf.com/newengland/waterpark.
Southbridge: Andrew J. Petro Swimming
Pool, 15 Randolph. 508-764-7352.
Dorchester: Neponset Landing Spray Deck
(unguarded), Corner of Hill Top and Granite streets.
Douglas: Breezy Picnic Grounds,
520 Northwest Main St. Waterslides. 508-4762664. breezysummer.com.
East Wareham: Water Wizz, 3031 Cranberry
Highway. 508-295-3255. waterwizz.com.
Fitchburg: Gustave Johnson Memorial Swimming Pool, 35 Wanoosnock Ave. 978-342-6510.
Fitchburg: Parkhill Park Splash Park,
235 Pratt Rd. Splash park, skateboard park,
playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball
fields. 978-345-9572. fitchburgma.gov/government/departments/parks/parkhill.default.cfm. Chicopee Falls: Chicopee Memorial State Park, 570 Brunett Rd. 413-594-9416.
Concord: Walden Pond State Reservation,
915 Walden St. 978-369-3254. Douglas: Douglas State Forest, 107 Wallum Lake Rd. 508-476-7872.
Sterling: Davis Farmland & Water Spray Park,
145 Redstone Hill Rd. Spray park, farm, activities. 978-422-6666. davisfarmland.com.
Gardner: Dunn Pond State Park,
289 Pearl St. 978-632-7897.
Stoneham: Hall Memorial Wading Pool,
4 North Border Rd. 781-438-9888.
Goshen: D.A.R. State Forest, 78 Cape St. 413-268-7098.
Topsfield: Bradley Palmer Wading Pool, 40
Asbury St. 978-887-5931. Hopkinton: Hopkinton State Park,
164 Cedar St. 508-435-4303.
Winchester: Shannon Beach, Mystic River Reservation. Mystic Valley Parkway. 617-727-5380. Windsor: Windsor State Forest,
1838 River Rd. 413-339-5504. Worcester: Quinsigamond State Park,
10 North Lake Ave. 508-755-6880.
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Museums and Tours
History? Check. Science? Check. Animals? Check.
Pirates? Check! Enjoy a variety of memorable,
educational, and most importantly fun places to
explore and learn this summer. Take in an old
MUSEUMS
Adams National Historic Park. 1250 Hancock
St., Quincy. Open through November 10. Includes
the John Adams Birthplace, the John Quincy Adams
Birthplace, 12 acres of historic grounds, more. nps.gov/adam/index.htm.
American Textile History Museum. 491 Dutton
St., Lowell. Wednesdays through Sundays. Discover
America’s story through art, history and science of
textiles. athm.org.
Battleship Cove. 5 Water St., Fall River.
Maritime heritage museum includes world’s largest
collection of U.S. naval ships. 508-678-1100.
www.battleshipcove.org.
Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center.
1904 Canton Ave., Milton. Private scientific center
for the study and measurement of the atmosphere.
Adults $4, children 5 to 17 are $2, free for children
under 5. bluehill.org.
Boston Children’s Museum. 308 Congress St.,
Boston. The second oldest children’s museums in the
world, the Boston Children’s Museum offer hands-on
exhibits that focus on science, culture, environmental
awareness, health, and the arts. Admission is $14, free
for children under 1. bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Congress
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favorite, or better yet, find a new one! And make
sure you check out the Free Fun Friday listings on
page 21, many of the museums below are
participating.
its, restored tea ships, artifacts. Adults $25, children
$15. bostonteapartyship.com.
imagination. Admission $11.50, free for children
under 1. discoverymuseums.org.
Bunker Hill Monument. 43 Monument Square,
Boston. Marks the site of the first major battle of
the American Revolution. Free. nps.gov/bost/historyculture/bhm.htm.
EcoTarium. 222 Harrington Way, Worcester.
Science and nature museum. Adults $14, children
2 to 18 $8, free for children under 2. ecotarium.org.
Charles Hayden Planetarium. 1 Science Park,
Boston. The most technologically advanced digital
theater in New England. $10 ages 12 and up, $8 for
ages 3 to 11. mos.org/planetarium. Children’s Museum in Easton. 9 Sullivan Ave.,
North Easton. Closed Mondays. Educational,
cultural and social learning center for families.
Admission $9, free for children under 1.
508-230-3789. childrensmuseumineaston.org. Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River. 441
North Main St., Fall River. Closed Mondays and
Tuesdays. Interactive exhibits designed for children
to explore math, science, technology, the arts and
humanities. $8, free for children under 1.
508-672-0033. cmgfr.org. Concord Museum. Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Road, Concord. Collection of historical, literary
and decorative arts exhibits. Adults $10, children $5, free for children under 5. 978-369-9763. concordmuseum.org.
Discovery Museums. 177 Main St., Acton.
Interactive exhibits that encourage exploration and
Fruitlands Museum. 102 Prospect Hill Rd.,
Harvard. Closed Tuesdays. Collection of small
historic buildings that were once a community called
Fruitlands. Adults $14, children 5 to 13 $6, free for
children under 5. 978-3924. fruitlands.org. Hammond Castle Museum. 80 Hesperus Ave.,
Gloucester. Medieval-style castle built in 1920s.
Admission is $10, children 6 to 12 are $8. 978-283-2080. hammondcastle.org. Harvard Museum of Natural History.
26 Oxford St., Cambridge. Adults $12, children
3 to 18 are $8, free for children under 3. hmnh.harvard.edu.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and
Museum. Columbia Point, Boston. Adults $14,
ages 13 to 17 $10, children 12 and under are
free. 617-514-1600. jfklibrary.org.
Marine Museum at Fall River. 70 Water St.,
Fall River. 508-674-3533. Museum studies and
promotes the South Coast’s maritime identity. Adults
$8, children 6 to 12 are $6, free for children 5 and
under. marinemuseumfr.org. Mary Baker Eddy Library. 200 Massachusetts
Ave., Boston. Closed Mondays. Houses the
Mapparium, a three-dimensional glass map of the
world that has attracted more than 10 million people
since it opened in 1935. Admission $6, children 6 to
17 are $4, free for children under 6. m
marybakereddylibrary.org. Minute Man National Historical Park.
250 North Great Rd., Lincoln. Battlefields and
structures associated with the American Revolution. nps.gov/mima/index.htm. MIT Museum. 265 Massachusetts Ave.,
Cambridge. Interactive exhibits that showcase the
fascinating science and technology world of MIT.
Adults $10, youth under 18 are $5, children 5 and
under are free. 617-253-5927. mitmuseum.org. Museum of African American History.
46 Joy St., Beacon Hill, Boston. The museum is
New England’s largest dedicated to preserving,
conserving and interpreting the contributions of
African Americans. Admission $5, $3 for ages 13
to 17, free for 12 and under.afroammuseum.org. Museum of Russian Icons. 203 Union St.,
Clinton. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Adults
$10, $5 for children ages 3 to 17, free for
children under 3. the largest collection of Russian
icons in North America. 978-598-5000. museumofrussianicons.org. EcoBSPWildMusic.rev2.pdf
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Museum of Science. 1 Science Park, Boston.
Science and technology museum. $23 adults, $20
children 3 to 11. mos.org
Witch History Museum. 197-201 Essex St.,
Salem. Stories of 1692 are told through live presentations. 978-741-7770. witchhistorymuseum.com. National Heritage Museum. 33 Marrett Rd.
Lexington. Exhibitions, programs, collections based
on American history, heritage, culture and traditions.
Open Wednesdays through Saturdays. Free. 781-861-6559. nationalheritagemuseum.org. TOURS
New Bedford Whaling Museum. 18 Johnny Cake
Hill, New Bedford. Museum devoted to history of
the area. $14 adults, $6 youth, free for children 5
and under. 508-997-0046. whalingmuseum.org. New England Pirate Museum. 274 Derby St.,
Salem. Museum features the history of New England
sea-robbers. $9 adults, $7 children 4 to 13. 978-741-2800. piratemuseum.com. Old Sturbridge Village. 1 Old Sturbridge Village
Rd., Sturbridge. An 1830s New England living history museum. $24 adults, $10 for children 3 to 17,
free for children ages 2 and under. 800-733-1830. osv.org.
Paul Revere House. 19 North Square, Boston.
$3.50 adults, $1 children ages 5 to 17.
617-523-2338. paulreverehouse.org. Plimoth Plantation. 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth.
A living history museum depicting life in the 17th
century. Prices vary. 508-746-1622. plimoth.org.
Salem Witch Museum. 19 ½ North Washington
Square, Salem. The museum presents the Salem
Witch Trials of 1692. $10 for adults, $7 for children
6 to 14 years old. salemwitchmuseum.com. Salem Wax Museum. 288 Derby St., Salem. 978-740-2929. Museum dedicated to Salem in
the 17th century with interactive exhibits and wax
figures. Prices vary. salemwaxmuseum.com. South Shore Natural Science Center. 48 Jacobs
Lane, Norwell. Exhibits focus on natural and cultural
environments of the South Shore. $7 adults, $3
children ages 2 to 15, free for children under 2. 781-659-2559. southshorenaturalsciencecenter.org. The Sports Museum. 100 Legends Way, Boston.
Museum dedicated to sports of the Boston area. $12
adults, $6 children 10 to 18, free for children under
10. 617-624-1234. sportsmuseum.org.
USS Constitution Museum. Charlestown Navy
Yard, Building 22, Charlestown. Interactive galleries for all ages discuss the history of Old Ironsides.
Suggested donation of $5 to $10 for adults, $3 to $5
for children, and $15 to $20 for families. 617-426-1812. ussconstitutionmuseum.org. Freedom Trail. Boston Common Visitors Center,
148 Tremont St., Boston. A 2.5 mile, brick-lined
route that leads past 16 historically significant sites. cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail. Old Town Trolley Tours. 3 Park Plaza, Boston.
Sightseeing tour. Prices vary. 617-269-7150. trolleytours.com/boston. ANIMALS
The Butterfly Place. 120 Tyngsboro Rd., Westford. Indoor garden filled with hundreds of freeflying butterflies. $12.50 adults, $8.50 children 3 to
12, free for children 2 and under. 978-392-0955. butterflyplace-ma.com. Buttonwood Park Zoo. 425 Hawthorne St., New
Bedford. Owned and operated by the city, the zoo
includes 30 exhibits. $6 adults, $3 ages 3 to 12, for
New Bedford residents; $8 adults, $4 ages 3 to 12,
for non-residents. Free for children under 3. bpzoo.org.
Capron Park Zoo. 201 County St., Attleboro.
Zoo has been operating for nearly 75 years. 508-222-3074. capronparkzoo.com.
Davis Farmland. 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling.
Children’s discovery farm is open weather permitting.
$23.95 for ages 2 to 59, $20.95 for ages 60 and
older, free for children under 2. 978-422-6666. davisfarmland.com. Franklin Park Zoo. 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston.
Sits on 72-acre site. $19.95 adults, $12.95
ages 2 through 12, free for children under 2. 617-541-5466. zoonewengland.org. New England Aquarium. 1 Central Wharf,
Boston. $26.95 adults, $17.95 ages 3 to 11, free
for children under 3. neaq.org. Southwicks. 2 Southwick St., Mendon
Open through October 26. $24 adults, $18 children 3
to 12, free for children 2 and under.508-883-9182.
southwickszoo.com Stone Zoo. 149 Pond St., Stoneham. Located on
26 acres near Spot Pond reservoir. $15.95 for adults,
$11.95 ages 2 through 12, free for children under 2.
781-438-5100. zoonewengland.org.
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Willard House and Clock Museum. 11 Willard
St., Grafton. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Largest
collection of Willard clocks. $10 for adults, $9 for
children 13 and older, $6 for children ages 6 to 12,
free for children under 6. 508-839-3500. willardhouse.org. Boston Duck Tours. 4 Copley Place, Boston. Tour
the city in a World War II-style amphibious landing
vehicle. Prices vary. 617-267-3825. bostonducktours.com. BAYSTATEPARENT 9
Sports & Adventure
If you like sports, are you in the right state. From touring Fenway Park to mini golf, there’s family fun
all across the state.
BASEBALL
Boston Red Sox. MLB. Fenway Park,
4 Yawkey Way, Boston. boston.redsox.mlb.com.
Brockton Rox. Futures Collegiate Baseball League.
Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way,
Brockton. brocktonrox.com.
Lowell Spinners. Short Season A. Edward A.
LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken St., Lowell. milb.com.
North Shore Navigators. Futures Collegiate
Baseball League. Fraser Field, 365 Western Ave.
Lynn. nsnavs.com.
Pawtucket Red Sox. AAA Minor League Baseball.
McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Ave., Pawtucket. 401-724-7300. pawsox.com. Pittsfield Suns. Futures Collegiate Baseball League.
Wahconah Park, 143 Wahconah St., Pittsfield. 413-445-7867. pittsfieldsuns.pointstreaksites.com.
Valley Blue Sox. New England Collegiate Baseball
League. Mackenzie Stadium, 500 Beech St.,
Holyoke. 413-533-1100. valleybluesox.com.
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Wachusett Dirt Dawgs, Futures Collegiate
Baseball League. Doyle Field, 160 Priest St.,
Leominster. dirtdawgsball.com.
Worcester Bravehearts. Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Fitton Field, College St., Worcester. worcesterbravehearts.com.
SOCCER
New England Revolution. MLS. 1 Patriot Place,
Foxborough. revolutionsoccer.net.
TOURS & MORE
Fenway Park Tours. 4 Yawkey Way, Boston.
Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are available year-round
and depart at the top of the hour.boston.redsox.mlb.
com/bos/ballpark/tour.jsp.
The Hall at Patriot Place. 2 Patriot Place,
Foxborough. Interactive museum honoring the
great Patriots in history. 508-698-4800. patriotplace.com/thehallatpatriotplace.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
1000 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield. Family-
friendly, interactive museum for basketball fans of
all ages. 1-877-4HOOPLA. hoophall.com.
The Sports Museum. 100 Legends Way,
Boston. Located on Levels 5 and 6 of the
TD Garden. 617-624-1234. sportsmuseum.org.
508-881-1224, tt-mg.com
Attleboro: Atlantic Golf Center, 734 Newport
Ave. Mini golf, driving range, par 3 course. 508-761-5484, atlanticgolfcenter.com
FAMILY FUN
Auburn: Crystal Caves Family Entertainment
Center, 790 Southbridge St. Ice cream, batting
cages, mini golf. 508-832-0797, crystalcaves.com.
Abington: Timber Lanes, 460 Bedford St.
Candlepin bowling. 781-878-0219. candlepin.com. Auburn: Horgan Skating Arena, 400 Oxford St.
North. Ice skating. 508-832-7201. fmcicesports.com.
Acton: The Drome Bowladrome and Arcade,
257 Main St. Candlepin bowling, arcade.
978-263-7638. actonbowladrome.com.
Beverly: Roller Palace, 130 Sohier Rd. Roller
skating. 978-927-4242. rollerpalace.net. Agawam: Six Flags, 1623 Main St. Amusement
park. 413-786-9300. sixflags.com.
Amesbury: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South
Hunt Rd. Tubing, zorbing. 978-388-5788. amesburysportspark.net.
Amesbury: Leo’s Super Bowl, 84 Haverhill Rd.
Bowling. 978-388-2010. leossuperbowl.com.
Ashland: Tasty Treat Miniature Golf,
16 West Union St. Ice cream, mini golf. Billerica: Rangeway Golf, 44 Nashua Rd. Driving
ranges, mini golf. 978-439-0091. rangewaygolf.com.
Bradford: Skateland, 19 Railroad Ave. Roller
skating. 978-372-3050.
Braintree: F1 Boston, 290 Wood Rd. Indoor kart
racing. 781-848-2300. f1boston.com.
Bridgewater: Bridgewater Ice Arena,
20 Bedford Park. Ice skating. 508-279-0600. bridgewatericearena.com.
Brockton: Asiaf Arena, 470 Forest Ave Extension. Ice skating. 508-583-6804. fmcicesports.com.
Brockton: Westgate Lanes, 65 Westgate Dr.
Ten pin and candlepin lanes, billiards. 508-583-1297. westgatelanes.com.
Burlington: Burlington Ice Palace, 36 Ray Ave.
Ice skating. 781-272-9517. fmcicesports.com.
Cambridge: Lanes & Games, 195 Concord
Turnpike. Candlepin and ten pin bowling, game
room. 617-876-5533. lanesgames.com.
Fitchburg: Putnam Street Lanes, 14 Putnam St.
Candlepin bowling. 978-343-9664. putnamstreetlanes.com.
Haverill: Academy Lanes, 725 South Main St.
Candlepin bowling. 978-372-3102. academylanes.com.
Fitchburg: Wallace Civic Center, 1000 John
Fitch Highway. Ice skating. 978-665-4938. fmcicesports.com.
Haverill: Cedarland, 888 Boston Rd. Play center,
mini golf, ropes course, rock climbing wall, pool. 978-521-7700. cedarland.net.
Foxboro: Family Fun Way, 2 Washington St.
Go karts, mini golf, bumper boats, trampoline. 508-668-4441. familyfunway.com.
Haverhill: Checkered Flag Indoor Karting,
239 Neck Rd. Indoor kart racing. 978-374-7223. checkeredflagindoorkarting.com.
Cambridge: Simoni Skating Rink, 155 Gore St.
Middleton: Golf Country, 160 South Main St. Mini
golf, batting cages. 978-774-4476. golfcountry.org
Dedham: Boch Ice Center, 1105 East St.
Ice skating. 781-326-0085. bochblazers.com. Middleton: Paradise Family Golf, 25 Lonergan
Rd. Mini golf. 978-750-4653. paradisefamilygolf.
com.
Dedham: McGolf, 150 Bridge St. Driving range,
mini golf, ice cream. 781-326-9616.
mcgolfonline.com.
Milford: Pinz, 110 South Main St. Bowling, laser
tag. 508-473-6611. pinzbowl.com.
Dorchester: Boston Bowl, 820 Morrissey Blvd.
Candlepin bowling. 617-825-3800. bostonbowl.com.
Millis: Ryan Family Amusements, 1170 Main St.
Candlepin bowling. 508-376-1101. ryanfamily.com.
Dorchester: Chez Vous, 11 Rhoades St. Roller
skating, video games, pool tables. 617-825-6877. chezvousrollerrink.com.
Natick: Miniature Golf Village Green,
315 Worcester Rd. Mini golf. 508-653-4671. gamesandgolf.com.
Franklin: Ficco’s Bowladrome, 300 East Central
St. Candlepin bowling. 508-528-1142. ficcosbowl.com.
Haverhill: Pilgrim Lanes & Funtime Arcade,
600 Primrose St. Candlepin bowling, arcade,
pool tables. 978-372-5802. pilgrimlanes.com.
Franklin: Pirelli Veteran’s Arena, 910 Panther
Way. Ice skating. 508-541-7024. fmcicesports.com.
Hudson: Roller Kingdom, 5 Highland Park. Roller
skating, arcade games, laser tag. 978-562-3439. rollerkingdom.com. Gardner: Gardner Ten Pins, 560 West Broadway.
Bowling. 978-632-0010. gardnertenpins.com.
Hyde Park: Bajko, 75 Turtle Pond Parkway.
Ice skating. 617-364-9188.
East Brookfield: Bogey Lanes, 199 North
Brookfield Rd. Candlepin bowling, mini golf,
arcade. 508-867-6629. bogeylanes.com.
Gardner: Gardner Veteran’s Arena,
45 Veterans Drive. Ice skating. 978-632-4310. fmcicesports.com.
Easton: Golf Country, 530 Turnpike St. Mini golf,
batting cages, ice cream. 508-238-6007. golfcountry.org.
Gloucester: Cape Ann Lanes, 53 Gloucester Ave. Candlepin bowling. 978-283-9753. capeannlanes.com.
Lancaster: Lancaster Golf Center, 438 Old Union
Turnpike. Driving range, par 3 course, mini golf, batting cages, basketball court. 978-537-8922. lancastergolfcenter.com.
Everett: Allied Memorial Veterans Rink,
65 Elm St. Ice skating. 617-389-8684.
Hanover: Boston Bowl Hanover, 58 Rockland St. Candlepin bowling. 781-826-5263. bostonbowlhanover.com. Lancaster: Roll On America, 90 Duval Rd.
Roller skating, laser tag. 978-537-4010. rollonamerica.com.
Hanover: Star Land Sports & Fun Park,
645 Washington St. Go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper cars, batting cages, rock wall, arcade. 781-996-3053. starlandhanover.com.
Leominster: Mason RecreationCenter,
640 North Main St. Candlepin bowling, mini golf,
arcade, billiards. 978-537-7064. masonrecreationcenter.com.
Fall River: Driscoll Skating Arena, 272 Elsbree
St. Ice skating. 508-679-3274. fmcicesports.com.
Hanson: Hanson Bowladrome, 171 Reed St.
Candlepin bowling. 781-293-9985. hansonathleticassociation.com.
Lowell: Brunswick Zone Lowell, 647 Pawtucket Blvd. Bowling, arcade, darts. 978-454-0476. bowlbrunswick.com.
Fitchburg: New Palace Lanes, 78 Daniels St.
Fitchburg Candlepin bowling. 978-345-0731. newpalacelanes.com.
Harvard: Harvard Bowling Lanes, 204 Ayer Rd.
Candlepin bowling. 978-456-9361. harvardlanes.com.
Lunenburg: Lakeview Driving Range,
449 Whalom Rd. Driving range, mini golf, batting
range. 978-345-7070. lakeviewgolfcenter.com.
Fairhaven: Cap’n Barnacles, 2 David Drown Blvd.
Mini golf. 508-984-3519. capnbarnacles.com.
Fairhaven: Carousel Family Fun Center,
4 David Drown Blvd. Roller skating, mini golf. 508-996-4828. carouselskate.com.
Malden: Ryan Family Amusements, 11 Charles
St. Candlepin bowling. 781-321-1166. ryanamusements.com.
Methuen: Jay Gee’s Ice Cream & Fun Center,
602 Lowell St. Go karts, mini golf, batting cages,
arcade, ice cream. 978-689-0456. jaygees.com.
Danvers: Sunnyside Bowladrome, 176 Water St.
Bowling. 978-774-1983. sunnysidebowl.com.
East Bridgewater: Viking Recreation Center,
607 Bedford St. Candlepin bowling. 508-378-9830. vikingrecreationcenter.com.
Lynn: Lynnway Sportscenter, 497 Lynnway.
Candlepin bowling. 781-595-5700. lynnwaysportscenter.com. Marlborough: Trombetta’s Farm, 655 Farm Rd.
Mini golf. 508-485-6429. trombettasfarm.com
Danvers: Monster Mini Golf, 10 Newbury St.
Mini golf, arcade. 978-762-4800. monsterminigolf.com.
East Boston: Porrazzo Skating Rink.
Lynn: Lucky Strike Lanes, 73 Buffum St.
Candlepin bowling. 781-592-9100. luckystrikelanes.com.
Marlborough: Navin Skating Arena, 451 Bolton
St. Ice skating. 508-624-5580. fmcicesports.com.
Chelmsford: Chelmsford Forum, 2 Brick Kiln Rd.
Dudley: Tri-State Speedway, 35 Chase Ave.
go-kart track, arcade, mini golf, bumer cars, play
place gymnasium, bowling. 508-671-9030. tristatespeedways.com.
Lynn: Connery Ice Rink, 182 Sheppard St.
Kingston: Alley Kat Lane, 7 Tarkiln Rd. Candlepin
bowling. 781-585-2191. alleykatlane.com.
Natick: William L. Chase Arena, 35 Windsor Ave.
Needham: Needham Bowlaway, 16 Chestnut St.
Candlepin bowling. 781-449-4060. needhambowl.com. New Bedford: Wonder Bowl, 66 Hathaway Rd.
Bowling. 508-993-1746. wonderbowl.com.
Newton: Daly Rink, 4 Nonantum Rd.
Ice skating. 617-527-1741. dalyrink.org.
North Attleboro: North Bowl Lanes,
71 East Washington St. Bowling. 508-695-2695. eatdrinkbowl.com.
North Dartmouth: Caddy Shack, 900 State Rd.
Mini golf, batting cages, bumper boats. 508-991-7976. caddyshackdartmouth.com.
North Reading: Candlewood Lanes, 35 Main St.
Candlepin bowling. 978-664-3145. Northborough: Sawyer’s Bowladrome,
13 Blake St. Candlepin bowling. 508-393-8032. Norwood: Monster Mini Golf, 1560 Boston
Providence Hwy. Mini golf. 781-762-3100. monsterminigolf.com.
Norwood: Norwood Sports Center,
65 Cottage St. East. Candlepin bowling. 781-769-0606. norwoodsportscenter.com.
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Peabody: Leo’s Metro Bowl, 63 Foster St.
Candlepin bowling, arcade, billiards. 978-531-0500. leosmetrobowl.com.
Spencer: Bayberry Bowling Center, 326 Main St. Candlepin bowling, pool, arcade. 508-885-4876. bayberrybowling.com. Plymouth: Armstrong Arena, 103 Long Pond Rd.
Sterling: Mulligan’s Miniature Golf,
124 Leominster Rd., Sterling. Mini golf. 978-422-5022. mulligansminigolf.com
Quincy: O’Lindy’s Bowling Lanes, 170 Quincy
Ave. Candlepin bowling, pool, darts, video games. 617-472-3597. olindysbowling.com. Raynham: Raynham IcePlex, 1568 Broadway.
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Stay in shape this season with
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Raynham: Ryan Family Amusements,
115 New State Highway. Duckpin and ten pin bowling. 508-822-2304. ryanfamily.com.
Reading: Burbank Ice Arena, 51 Symonds Way.
Ice skating. 781-942-2271. burbankicearena.com.
Revere: Cronin Ice Rink, 850 Revere Beach
Parkway. Ice skating. 781-284-9491. Rockland: Magoo’s, 190 VFW Dr. Mini golf and ice
cream. 781-871-0210. magoosicecream.com.
Salem: Castle Creek Adventure Land,
100 Swampscott Rd. Go carts, mini golf. 978-825-9056. castlecreekadventureland.com.
Salem: Salem Willows, 167 Fort Ave. Arcade,
rides, park, beach, fishing. 978-745-0251. salemwillowspark.com.
For more information visit
us at www.ymcaofcm.org
Salisbury: Captain’s Corner, 75 Main St.
Mini golf, batting cages, go karts.978-465-5700. captainscornerminigolf.com.
Salisbury: Rangeway Golf, 167 Elm St.
Mini golf. 978-462-8534. rangewaygolf.com.
Central Community Branch
508.755.6101
Boroughs Family Branch
508.870.1320
Greendale Family Branch
508.852.6694
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Saugus: Golf Country, 860 Broadway. Mini golf,
batting cages. 781-231-0032. golfcountry.org.
Saugus: Roller World, 425R Broadway. Roller
skating. 781-231-1111. roller-world.com.
Saugus: Route 1 Miniature Golf & Batting
Cages, 1575 Broadway. Mini golf, batting cages. 781-233-2811. theorangedinosaur.com.
Seekonk: Monster Mini Golf, 140 Taunton Ave.
Mini golf. 508-336-8004. monsterminigolf.com
Seekonk: Fantasyland Family Entertainment
Center, 1300 Fall River Ave. Mini golf, rides,
games. 508-366-6262. fantasylandminigolf.com.
Seekonk: Seekonk Grand Prix, 1098 Fall River
Ave. Mini golf, go karts, arcade, bumper cars, bumper
boats. 508-336-8307. seekonkgrandprix.com.
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Shrewsbury: Subliminal Skatepark, 590 Lake
St. Indoor skatepark. 508-755-6900. subliminalskatepark.com.
Taunton: Aleixo Arena, 1 Honorable Gordon
Owen Riverway. Ice skating. 508-824-4987.
fmcicesports.com.
Taunton: Silver City Sports Complex, 1 Lawton
Ave. Roller skating, indoor soccer. 508-824-4866. silvercitysportscomplex.com. Taunton: Skaters Edge Indoor Skatepark,
391 West Water St. Indoor skate park. 508-823-4410. skatersedgeinc.com.
Tewksbury: Merrimack Valley Pavilion, 2087 Main St. Mini golf, laser tag,
arcade. 978-988-2100. playatmvp.com.
Tyngsboro: Max’s Country Golf, 383 Middlesex
Rd. Mini golf, driving range, batting cages, bumper
boats. 978-649-2020. maxsgolf.com.
Tyngsboro: Roller Kingdom, 355 Middlesex Rd.
Roller skating, arcade, laser tag. 978-649-3439. rollerkingdom.com.
Webster: Mohegan Bowl, 51 Thompson Rd.
Candlepin bowling, arcade. 508-949-BOWL. moheganbowl.com.
Wellesley: Babson Skating Center, 150 Great
Plain Ave. Ice skating. 781-239-6050. babsonathletics.com.
West Roxbury: Jim Roche Community Arena, 1275 VFW Parkway. Ice skating. 617-323-9512. fmcicesports.com.
Westford: Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Rd. Ice
cream, mini golf, bumper boats, driving range, batting cages, arcade. 978-486-3891. kimballfarm.com.
Weymouth. Connell Rink, 220 Broad St.
Ice skating. 781-335-2090. Whitinsville: West End Creamery and Family
Farm, 481 Purgatory Rd. Mini golf, Barnyard Jump,
seasonal corn maze. 508-234-2022. westendcreamery.com.
Whitman: Carousel Family Fun Center,
1055 Auburn St. Roller skating. 781-857-1286. carouselskate.com
Woburn: Woburn Bowladrome, 32 Montvale
Ave. Bowling. 781-933-1709. woburnbowl.com. Somerville: Sacco’s Bowl Haven, 45 Day St.
Candlepin bowling. 617-776-0552. flatbreadcompany.com.
Worcester: Buffone Skating Arena, 284 Lake
Ave. Ice skating. 508-799-0910. fmcicesports.com.
South Attleboro: Atlantic Golf Center,
754 Newport Ave. Mini golf, par 3 course, pitch and
putt. 508-761-5484. atlanticgolfcenter.com.
Worcester: Skylite Roller Skating Center,
648 Park Ave. Roller skating. 508-791-0774. skyliterollerskatingcenter.com.
South Weymouth: Pine Meadow Mini Golf,
1431 Main St. 781-337-9443. pinemeadowminigolf.com.
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Stoneham: Hago Harrington’s Miniature Golf,
160 Main St. Mini golf, ice cream.
508-394-6200. hagogolf.com.
Top Rail Trails in Massachusetts
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Length: 21.9 miles
South Dennis to South Wellfleet
The Cape Cod Rail Trail serves up a genuine Cape
Cod experience, stretching through quaint villages
and along sandy beaches past a diverse landscape of
salt marshes, pine forests and cranberry bogs.
Minuteman Bikeway
Length: 11 miles
Bedford to Cambridge
This rail-trail through suburban Boston is one of New
England’s most popular trails. Although most users
know the entire route as simply the Minuteman Bikeway, there are actually several connecting trails that
can lead you from Somerville to downtown Concord. Norwottuck Rail Trail Length: 10 miles
Northampton to Amherst
This trail connects the towns of Northampton,
Hadley and Amherst. Part of the Connecticut River
Greenway State Park, the route takes in a variety of
landscapes, from rural farmland to residential neighborhoods and light industrial districts. Note: Part of
the trail may be under construction. Check traillink.
com for more information.
Wachusett Greenways
Length: 10 miles
Barre to Rutland
The Wachusett Greenways includes a 30-mile section
of the Mass Central Rail Trail, connecting towns from
Sterling to Barre. This 10-mile section is currently the
longest continuous path. You can find an entire map
at www.wachusettgreenways.org
Shining Sea Bikeway
Length: 10.7 miles
Falmouth to Woods Hole
Curling past woodlands, marshes, salt ponds and
seascape, the Shining Sea Bikeway is the only
bikeway on Cape Cod to skirt the shore. Marblehead Rail Trail
Length: 4.1 miles
Shaped like a Y, this rail-trail connects Marblehead,
Salem and Swampscott. From the trail junction
in quaint Marblehead, one branch meanders through
conservation areas and past harbor overlooks to
Salem, notorious for its 1692 witch trials. Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Length: 11.2 miles
Lanesborough to North Adams
See gorgeous views of Mount Greylock and the
Hoosac mountains, lakes and river, plus ample rest
areas, make for a perfect day trip and contribute to
this trail’s popularity with locals and visitors to the
scenic Berkshires.
Manhan Rail Trail
Length: 9 miles
Easthampton to Northampton
Easthampton is a typical New England factory town
brimming with commerce and community, as well as
historical and natural sites galore. RESOURCES FOR MORE
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Length: 6.8 miles
Chelmsford to Westford
This trail begins in Chelmsford at the Lowell/
Chelmsford line, near Cross Point, passes through
Chelmsford Center, and ends at Rt. 225 in Westford. Ayer, MA to Nashua, NH
The Nashua River Rail Trail is a beautiful and peaceful rural trail extending through the Massachusetts
communities of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and
Dunstable. The trail continues into New Hampshire
just south of the town of Nashua.
Summer Camps
Nashua River Rail Trail
Length: 12.3 miles
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Arts & Entertainment
Art comes alive across Massachusetts every
summer, from the BSO nestled in the Berkshires
to nationally known artists jamming on the edge of
Boston Harbor at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, and
ARTS
Charles River Creative Arts Program, 6 Old
Meadow Rd., Dover. The summer program of
the Charles River School, CRCAP offers classes in
art, dance, theater, music, video, animation, photo
textiles, writing, and sports for children ages 5 to
15. 508-785-8250. crcap.org.
ART
Acton Art Drawing School, 69 Great Rd,
Acton. 978-266-1600. Acton Art provides drawing
and fine art instruction for students ages five and
up. Its summer schedule is broken into two-sessions
of classes and workshops, and it runs from June 29
through August 6. 978-266-1600. actonart.com.
Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips
Academy, 180 Main St., Andover. In addition to
visiting the galleries, families can select activity cards
and craft projects for childen. A library of books is
available, suitable for children up to age 13. Select
Family Days are scheduled. 978-749-4015. andover.edu/museums/addison/Pages/default.aspx
Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park St.,
Attleboro. The museum offers summer art camps,
classes and workshops. 508-222-2644.
attleboroartsmuseum.org.
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern
Ave., Boston. Family-friendly museum offers free
admission for families on the last Saturday of each
month. Programs include music performances,
family art workshops, teen nights, classes. 617-478-3100. icaboston.org.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The
Fenway, Boston. Family guides are available free
of charge by request. Single strollers are welcome in
the museum. Tandem and double strollers must be
left at the coat check. Single strollers are available to
borrow. 617-566-1401. gardnermuseum.org
Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.,
Boston. In addition to the gallery exhibits, the
museum offers on-site children’s activities for all
ages, MFA Playdates on the first and third monthly
Mondays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., and workshops
and classes for all ages. 617-267-9300. mfa.org.
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton.
Set on a 22-acre campus, the museum features art,
culture and a natural environment. The museum is
surrounded by 700 acres of woodland. 508-588-6000. fullercraft.org.
South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Rd.,
Cohasset. The nonprofit organization features
galleries and teaching studios. Classes and camp
programs will be offered throughout the summer.
781-383-2787. ssac.org.
at a myriad of indoor and outdoor venues in
between. Here is a listing of places to enjoy arts,
culture, music, theatre and more.
Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Parkway,
Fitchburg. The museum offers free admission for
children 12 and under, and it offers free admission for all on the first Thursday of each month
between 3 and 7 p.m. A family favorite is The
Learning Lounge, an interactive space for art exploration. 978-345-4207. fitchburgartmuseum.org.
and classes for adults. 978-452-7641. whistlerhouse.org.
Hunakai Studio of Fine Arts, 263 Central St.,
Foxboro. Offers classes and programs for kids,
teens and adults. Summer full-day programs available for children in kindergarten and up. Evening
and day programs for adults. 508-543-5665. hunakaistudio.org.
New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St.,
New Bedford. Located in downtown new Bedford,
the museum includes exhibits and interactive educational programs. Free admission on the last Sunday
of each month. 508-961-3072. newbedfordart.org.
Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave.,
Framingham. In addition to exhibition galleries,
the museum offers weeklong summer art sessions
for children entering grades 1 through 12. 508-620-0050. danforthmuseum.org.
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum,
51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln. Features a constantly
changing collection of large-scale, outdoor, contemporary sculptures. Families are encouraged to
pick up activity kits at the front desk. Most of the
museum is stroller friendly. 781-259-8355. decordova.org.
Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen
St., Lowell. The birthplace of American artist James
McNeill Whistler offers youth summer art programs
Art on the Spot Studio, 337 West Grove St.,
Middleboro. Children’s art studio offering lessons
and workshops for children in kindergarten through
grade 12. 508-947-2278. karaandrews.com.
New Art Center, 61 Washington Park,
Newtonville. The center offers summer classes for
adults, teens and children at all skill levels. 617-964-3424. newartcenter.org. Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem.
Celebrating outstanding artistic and cultural creation,
the museum features exhibits, family art programs,
festivals. 978-745-9500. pem.org.
Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore
Rd., Winchester. The museum features exhibits,
programs, lectures, summer camp programs and
classes. 781-729-1158. griffinmuseum.org.
Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St.,
Worcester. Among the exhibits is the newly opened
Knights! featuring arms and armor previously part of
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the Higgins Armory Museum. 508-799-4406. worcesterart.org.
Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Rd.,
Worcester. Nonprofit community based arts
organization offering craft education. 508-753-8183. worcester.edu.
MUSIC
New Kids on the Block with Nelly and TLC.
TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston. June 24 &
25. 617-624-1050. tdgarden.com.
Celtic Woman: 10th Anniversary World Tour.
The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. June 27. 877-571-7469. thehanovertheatre.org
DCI: Drum Corps International. Gillette Stadium,
One Patriot Place, Foxborough. July 2. 508-5438200. gillettestadium.com.
Shania Twain. TD Garden, 100 Legends Way,
Boston. July 8. 617-624-1050. tdgarden.com.
Taylor Swift, Vance Joy & Shawn Mendes.
Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough.
July 24 & 25. 508-543-8200. gillettestadium.com.
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute. South
Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier Street, Cohasset.
July 26. 1-800-515-2171. themusiccircus.org
American Idol Live! Tour 2015. The Hanover
Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. July
28. 877-571-7469. thehanovertheatre.org
The Beach Boys. South Shore Music Circus,
130 Sohier Street, Cohasset. August 14.
1-800-515-2171. themusiccircus.org
Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean & Brantley
Gilbert. Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place,
Foxborough. August 28 & 29. 508-543-8200. gillettestadium.com.
THEATRE
Blue Man Group. Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton
St., Boston. Ongoing. Appropriate for children ages
8 and over. 800-BLUE-MAN. blueman.com/boston/
about-show.
Newsies - The Musical. Boston Opera House,
Boston. June 23 - July 5. 844-854-1450. bostonoperahouse.com
Snow White. North Shore Music Theatre,
62 Dunham Rd., Beverly. July 17. 978-232-7200. nsmt.org.
AMC Loews Boston Common 19
175 Tremont St., Boston
617-423-5801, amctheatres.com
Showcase Cinema de Lux Patriot Place
24 Patriot Place, Foxboro
508-203-2100, patriot-place.com/cinemadelux
Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats. South Shore
Music Circus, 130 Sohier Street, Cohasset. July 19.
Institute of Contemporary Art
100 Northern Ave., Boston
617-478-3100, icaboston.org
AMC Framingham Premier Cinema
22 Flutie Pass, Framingham
Cinderella. North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham
Rd., Beverly. July 24. 978-232-7200. nsmt.org.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston
617-267-9300, mfa.org/programs/film
Gardner Cinemas
336 Timpany Blvd., Gardner
The Great Red Ball Rescue. Puppet Showplace
Theater, 32 Station St., Brookline. July 22 - July 25.
617-731-6400. puppetshowplace.org
An Arabian Adventure. Puppet Showplace Theater,
32 Station St., Brookline. July 29 - August 1. 617731-6400. puppetshowplace.org
Pinocchio. North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham
Rd., Beverly. July 31. 978-232-7200. nsmt.org.
The Swan. Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station
St., Brookline. August 5 - August 8. 617-7316400. puppetshowplace.org
Goldilocks and the Three Bears. South Shore
Music Circus, 130 Sohier Street, Cohasset. August 6.
Saturday Night Fever. North Shore Music Theatre,
62 Dunham Rd., Beverly. August 11 - August. 978-232-7200. nsmt.org.
Hiawatha. Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station
St., Brookline. August 12 - August 15.
Sleeping Beauty. North Shore Music Theatre,
62 Dunham Rd., Beverly. August 21. 978-232-7200. nsmt.org.
Clown Circus. Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station
St., Brookline. August 22. 617-731-6400. puppetshowplace.org
Youth Summer Programs. North Shore Music
Theatre, 62 Dunham Rd., Beverly. Offers summer
classes and camp programs. 978-232-7200. nsmt.org.
Youth & Teen Summer Camps. Wachusett Theatre
Co. at Worcester State University, 286 Chandler St.,
Worcester. 978-606-6288.wachusetttheatre.com
MOVIE THEATERS
Regal Fenway Stadium 13
201 Brookline Ave., Boston
617-424-6111, regmovies.com
AMC Braintree 10
121 Grandview Rd., Braintree
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard St., Brookline
617-734-2500, coolidge.org
AMC Burlington Cinema 10
20 South Ave., Burlington
Apple Cinemas
168 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge 617-229-6555, applecinemas.com
Brattle Theatre
40 Brattle St., Cambridge
617-876-6837, brattlefilm.org
Harvard Film Archive
24 Quincy St., Cambridge
617-495-4700, hcl.harvard.edu/hfa/
Kendall Square Cinema
1 Kendall Square, Cambridge
617-621-1202, landmarktheatres.com
Showcase Superlux
55 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill
617-658-5175, showcasesuperlux.com
Strand Theatre
58 High St., Clinton
978-365-5500, strandmovies.com
AMC Loews Liberty Tree Mall
100 Independence Way, Danvers
Hollywood Hits Theatre
7 Hutchinson Dr., Danvers
978-777-4000, hhdt.info
Help Save the Mondey! Puppet Showplace
Theater, 32 Station St., Brookline. July 1 - July 3.
Stage Two Cinema Pub
109 Main St., Amesbury
978-388-6555, cinemapub.com
Shrek the Musical. North Shore Music Theatre, 62
Dunham Rd., Beverly. July 7 - July 19. 978-232-7200. nsmt.org.
Capitol Theatre
204 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington 781-648-4340, capitoltheatreconline.com
Dedham Community Theatre
580 High St., Dedham
781-326, 0409, dedhamcommunitytheatre.com
Pinocchio. Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station St.,
Brookline. July 8 - July 11. 617-731-6400. puppetshowplace.org
Regent Theatre
7 Medford St., Arlington
781-646-4849, regenttheatre.com
Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place
670 Legacy Place, Dedham
781-326-7626, showcasecinemas.com
Pinocchio. Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station St.,
Brookline. July 15 - July 18. 617-731-6400. puppetshowplace.org
Regal Bellingham 14
259 Hartford Ave., Bellingham
East Bridgewater Cinema 5
225 Bedford St., East Bridgewater
508-378-3010, sscinemas.com
Snow White. South Shore Music Circus, 130
Sohier Street, Cohasset. July 16. 1-800-515-2171.
themusiccircus.org
Studio Cinema
376 Trapelo Rd., Belmont
617-484-1706, studiocinema.com
Cinemaworld
476 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg 978-345-6700, cinemaworldtheaters.com
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Cape Ann Community Cinema
21 Main St., Gloucester
978-309-8448
Gloucester Cinema
74 Essex Ave., Gloucester
978-283-9188, gloucestercinema.com
Patriot Cinemas — Hanover Mall Cinemas
1775 Washington St., Hanover
781-826-4392, patriotcinemas.com
Chunky’s Haverill Cinema & Pub
371 Lowell Ave., Haverhill 978-374-2200, chunkys.com
Patriot Cinemas — Hingham Shipyard
25 Shipyard Dr., Hingham
781-749-8780, patriotcinemas.com
Regal Independence Mall 14
101 Independence Mall Way, Kingston 781-582-2002, regmovies.com
Showcase Cinemas Lawrence
6 Chickering St., Lawrence
800-315-4000, showcaseinemas.com
Lexington Venue
1794 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington
781-861-6161
Showcase Cinemas Lowell
32 Reiss Ave., Lowell
Warwick Place Cinemas
123 Pleasant St., Marblehead
781-476-2076, warwick-place.com
Regal Solomon Pond Stadium 15
591 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-229-8871, regmovies.com
Regal Mashpee Commons
15 Steeple St., Mashpee
508-477-1799, regmoveis.com
AMC Loews Methuen
90 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen
Blackstone Valley 14
70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 508-865-7184, showcasecinemas.com
Elm Draughthouse Cinema
35 Elm St., Millbury
508-865-2850
Flagship Cinemas
500 Kings Highway, New Bedford
508-998-8825, flagshipcinemas.com
Newburyport Screening Room
82 State St., Newburyport
978-462-3456, newburyportmovies.com
Route One Cinema Pub
652 East Washington St., North Attleboro 508-643-4613, cinema-pub.com
Showcase Cinemas
640 South Washington St., North Attleboro 800-315-4000, showcasecinemas.com
AMC Dartmouth Mall
140 North Dartmouth Mall, North Dartmouth 508-999-3142, amctheatres.com
Plimoth Cinema
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth
508-746-1622, plimoth.org/plimoth-cinema
Showcase Cinema de Lux Randolph
73 Mazzeo Dr., Randolph 781-963-7330, showcasecinemas.com
Showcase Cinema de Lux Revere
565 Squire Rd., Revere
CinemaSalem
1 East India Square, Salem
978-744-1400, cinemasalem.com
Cinemagic in Salisbury
6 Merrill St., Salisbury
978-499-9494, cinemagicmovies.com
Vision Max Cinema
201 Elm St., Salisbury
978-462-3030, visionmaxcinema.com
Landmark Embassy Cinema
16 Pine St., Waltham
781-736-7852, landmarktheatres.com
Flagship Cinemas
39 Doty St., Wareham
508-291-4102, flagshipcinemas.com
West Boylston Cinema
101 West Boylston, West Boylston
508-835-8888, westboylstoncinema.com
West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St., West Newton
617-964-8074, westnewtoncinema.com
Regal Westborough 12
231 Turnpike Rd., Westborough
Showcase Cinemas Woburn
25 Middlesex Canal Parkway, Woburn 781-933-5157, showcasecinemas.com
Cinema 320 at Clark University 950 Main St., Worcester
cinema320.com
Showcase Cinemas Worcester North 135 Brooks St., Worcester
IMAX THEATERS
Mill Wharf Cinemas
1 Mill Wharf Plaza, Scituate
Museum of Science, Mugar Omni Theater
1 Science Park, Boston
617-723-2500, mos.org/imax
Showcase Cinemas Seekonk
100 Commerce Way, Seekonk
Simons IMAX Theater at the
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf, Atlantic Ave., Boston
617-973-5206, neaq.org
Sharon Cinemas 8
700 South Main St., Sharon
781-784-1214, yourneighborhoodtheatre.com
AMC Assembly Row 12
395 Artisan Way, Somerville
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square, Someville
617-625-5700, capitaltheatreonline.com
Cameo Theaters
14 Columbian St., South Weymouth
Cinemagic in Sturbridge
Center at Hobbs Brook, Sturbridge 508-347-3609, cinemagicmovies.com
Regal Swansea Stadium 12
207 Swansea Mall Dr., Swansea 508-674-6500, regmovies.com
Regal Silver City Galleria 10
2 Galleria Mall Dr., Taunton
DRIVE-INS
Leicester Triple Drive-In
1675 Main St., Leicester
508-892-4400, leicesterdrivein.net
Mendon Twin Drive-In Route 16, Mendon
508-473-4958, mendondrivein.com
SUMMER FUN
AT FANEUIL HALL
This summer, families can kick back and have fun
at The Lounge at Faneuil Hall, located in the South
Market section of the Marketplace.
Open Air Art Studio — Free-to-borrow art supplies for visitors to create their own artwork. Kid’s
Art on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with a
guided project each week.
Chess and Board Games — Free-to-borrow
tournament chess sets and classic board games.
Exhibitions and tournaments are planned.
Ping Pong Tables — Two outdoor ping pong
tables with free-to-borrow equipment
Pool Table — Outdoor pool table with free-toborrow equipment
Guided History Tours — 10 a.m. Daily and additional tours at 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays – A
new tour highlighting the history of Quincy Market
and its iconic architecture.
MONDAYS
Malik the Magic Guy
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Malik the Magic Guy teaches tricks so you can
impress your friends with a show at 10 a.m.
TUESDAYS
Storytelling
10 a.m.
Interactive tales spun by talented performers
WEDNESDAYS
Kids’ Art
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
There will be a guided project each week with
varying types of art including stenciling, sketching,
origami, etc.
FRIDAYS
Kids’ Fitness
10 a.m.
A fun fitness series especially for kids, but parents
can jump in too! Try yoga, Zumba and other great
classes.
SATURDAYS
Rosalita’s Puppets
10 a.m.
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Summer Dance
THREE SUMMER PROGRAM OPTIONS
OPEN CLASSICAL BALLET CLASS
Ages 12 through adult • 7:00-8:30 pm
JUNE 9-25—Tues, Wed & Thurs
JULY 7-AUGUST 27—Tues & Thurs
Ages 9 to 11 • 5:15-6:45 pm
JULY 7-30—Tues & Thurs
S AV E T H E D AT E
THE YOUNG DANCERS’
SUMMER DAY CAMP
CALL 508.791.3233
August 3–7 • Mon–Fri, 9:00 to 12:30
AGES 7–12 • 9:00 to 12:30
AGES 5-6 • 9:00 to 12:00
OPEN AUDITION CALL
Saturday, September 12th
For an audition reservation
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BALLET ARTS WORCESTER
SUMMER POINTE CLASS
pre-pointe warm up,
barre and center
practice concentration
Monday 5:00-7:00 pm
throughout the summer.
Beginner (at least one
year) to advanced
dancers.
Jennifer Agbay, Director
508.791.3233
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Here’s a listing of the Lounge’s July activities, for
August events, head to faneuilhallmarketplace.com.
Reading Room — An outdoor “room” where
visitors can relax on seating under the trees. Book
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AMC Tyngsboro 12
440 Middlesex Rd., Tyngsboro
IMAX Theater at Jordan’s Furniture
1 Underprice Way, Natick
508-424-0088, jordans.com/imax
IMAX Theater at Jordan’s Furniture
50 Walkers Brook Dr., Reading
781-944-9090, jordans.com/imax
carts will offer free-to-borrow books, magazines and
newspapers.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dance classes subject to change without notice.
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Fairs & Festivals
From arts and crafts to carnivals and food, there’s
a fair or festival for every interest this summer.
JUNE
I7th Annual Waltham Riverfest. Charles River
at the Moody St. Bridge, Waltham. Friday and Saturday, June 20, noon to 7p.m. Outdoor music, dancing, children’s events, pet parade, food, nature walk,
boat rides. walthamriverfest.com.
South Shore Art Center Arts Festival.
Cohasset Common. Friday through Sunday, June
19 through 21. Arts and crafts, over 90 juried artists,
demonstrations, music, children’s activities. southshoreartsfestival.org
39th Annual Strawberries & Art Festival.
Westford Town Common, Westford. Saturday,
June 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Strawberry shortcake,
food, arts and crafts, live entertainment. thestrawberryfestival.org/
Arts Fest Beverly. Downtown Beverly. Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outdoor festival includes artists and crafters, music and entertainment, kids’ activities, demonstrations, food trucks.
Free. beverlymainstreets.org.
Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz & Blues Festival.
Historic Canal District, 152 Green St., Worcester.
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Friday through Sunday, June 26 through 28. Food,
drink and live music. Tickets range from $15 to
$65. baevents.com/pauliesnolabluesandjazzfestival.
Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party. City
Hall Plaza, One City Hall Square, Boston. Friday
through Sunday, June 26 to 28. Barbecue, summer
foods, drinks. Prices vary. phantomgourmetbbq.com.
48th Annual Fifers Day Fair. Flerra Meadows,
Boxborough. Saturday, June 20. Road race, parade, volleyball tournament, food, kids’ games,
music, more. boxboroughminutemen.org/fifers/
fifers.htm.
Worcester Food Truck Festival. Elm Park,
Worcester. Saturday, June 20, 11 to noon (VIP);
noon to 5 p.m. (general admission). Gourmet food
trucks. Admission is $5 cash at the gate. foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com.
The Vintage Bazaar & Music Festival.
Pettengill Farm, Salisbury. Saturday and Sunday,
June 20 and 21. Antiques and vintage finds, arts and
crafts, children’s activities, food, music. Admission $5,
free for children under 16. mybazaarlife.com. Extreme Field Day for Kids. Wachusett Mountain
Enjoy your family’s annual favorite or go on an
adventure and explore a new area and offerings!
Ski Area, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton. Sunday, June 22. 978-464-2300.
St. Peter’s Fiesta Festival. St. Peter’s Square,
Gloucester. Wednesday through Sunday, June 24
through 28. Honoring the patriot saint of fisherman,
this festival includes parade, blessing of the fishing
fleet, annual Greasy Pole competition, boat races,
fireworks. stpetersfiesta.org.
The Second Boston Jerkfest. Benjamin Franklin
Institute of Technology, Boston. Jerkfest is Saturday,
June 27. Rum and Brew Tasting is Friday, June 26
6 p.m. To 9:30 p.m. A family-friendly Caribbean style
food festival that features Jamaican jerk spiced food,
live music, entertainment and a Run and Brew Tasting
event. Admission varies by event. bostonjerkfest.com. JULY Annual Boston Harborfest. Various locations
in historic downtown and waterfront districts,
Boston. Wednesday through Sunday, July 1 to 5.
More than 200 family-friendly activities including
historical reenactments, concerts, tours, food. bostonharborfest.com. Brockton Fair. Brockton Fair Grounds,
433 Forest Ave., Brockton. Thursday, July 2 to
Sunday, July 12. The 140-year-old event includes
animal shows, motorcycle shows, demolition
derby, fireworks, boxing, wrestling, woodcarving,
games, rides, food. brocktonfair.com.
Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival.
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater.
Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date July
5. Parade at 10 a.m. Arts, crafts, live music, dance,
food, children’s events. bridgewaterma4th.com.
The 19th Annual New Bedford Folk Festival.
Downtown Historic District, New Bedford. Saturday
and Sunday, July 4 and 5, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Arts
and crafts, food, and seven performance stages for
live music. Tickets $21. newbedfordfolkfestival.com.
Plymouth Harbor Roots & Folk Festival.
Plymouth Waterfront, Water St., Plymouth.
Saturday, July 11 and 12. The event features live
entertainment, crafters, artisans, children’s activities,
food. Free. projectarts.com. Salem Willows Seafood Festival. Salem
Willows, 187 Fort Ave., Salem. Friday, July 10,
noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to
10 p.m.; and Sunday July 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festival includes restaurant fare, demonstrations, live
entertainment, arts and crafts, Saturday fireworks.
Admission is $5, free for children under 10. salemwillowspark.com.
National Sand Sculpting Festival. Revere
Beach, Revere. Friday through Sunday, July 24 to
26. Master sand sculpting competition, kids’ activities, live entertainment, food trucks, exhibits, fireworks on Saturday, demonstrations. Free. reverebeach.com.
Old Sloop Fair. The First Congregational Church,
12 School St., Rockport. Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m.; rummage sale. Friday, July 17, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m.; silent auction, more. Saturday, July 18,
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; auction, more. Sunday, July 19,
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; auction item checkout. Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; yard sale. Church fair
includes rummage sale, silent auction, food, arts and
crafts. Free. rockportucc.org. Artbeat 2014. Davis Square, Somerville. Friday,
July 17 to Saturday, July 18. Annual multi-media
street party showcases arts, music, dance, theater,
children’s activities, demonstrations. somervilleartscouncil.org.
28th Annual Lowell Folk Festival. Gorham
Street, Lowell. Friday through Sunday, July 24 to
26. Five stages of traditional ethnic music, crafts,
demonstrations, ethnic foods, art, children’s activities. Free admission, donations welcome.
Suggested donation $10 per day. lowellfolkfestival.org.
100th Annual Portuguese Feast of the
Blessed Sacrament. Madeira Field,
New Bedford. Thursday through Sunday, July
30 to August 2. The largest Portuguese Feast in
the world and the largest ethnic festival in New
England features food, live entertainment, midway,
carnival rides, parade. Free. portuguesefeast.com. AUGUST
Salem Heritage Days. Downtown Salem. Saturday
through Sunday, August 1 to 9. Food, kids’ activities,
street fair, car show. salem.org.
26th Annual Salem Maritime Festival. Derby
Wharf, 193 Derby St., Salem. Saturday, August
1, 10 a.m. Family–friendly event includes live
music, free harbor cruises, craft demonstrations,
dance storytelling, kids’ activities, kite flying, food.
Free. salem.org. Festival by the Sea. Masconomo Park,
Manchester by the Sea. Saturday, August 1,
10 a.m. Family-friendly festival features live music,
artisans, crafters. Free. capeannchamber.com.
The 133rd Bolton Fair. Fairgrounds at Lancaster,
3187 Bridge Rd., Lancaster. Friday through Sunday, August 14 to 16. Family-friendly festival
features entertainment, competitions, midway,
Gloucester Blues Festival. Stage Fort Park,
Cressey’s Beach, 41 Hough Ave., Gloucester. Saturday, August 8, gates open 9 a.m., music starts
11 a.m. Music, food, drinks. Tickets $40 at gate, $28
advance, children 6-12 $5 at gate, 5 and under free. gloucesterbluesfestival.com. Boston Green Fest. City Hall Plaza, One City Hall
Square, Boston. Friday through Sunday, August 21
to 23. Educational exhibits, entertainment, organic
produce, crafts, vendors. Free. bostongreenfest.org.
The Marshfield Fair. 140 Main St., Marshfield.
Friday through Sunday, August 21 to 30, daily noon
to 10 p.m. Agricultural fair includes arts and crafts,
agricultural and horticultural events, midway. Admission $10, free for children 6 and under. marshfieldfair.org.
Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival. Stage
Fort Park, Gloucester. Saturday and Sunday,
August 15 and 16. Artists, craftsmen, live music,
food, pancake breakfast, car show. Free.
gloucesterma.com.
Country MusicFest. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area,
499 Mountain Rd., Princeton. Saturday, August 15,
noon to 6 p.m. Music, food, drinks. wachusett.com. Silver Kingdom Renaissance Faire. 120 Northside Rd., Charlton. Saturday and Sunday, August 15
and 16, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artisans, face painting,
storytellers, live performances. Admission $15 for
adults, $10 for children 5 to 12, free for children 4
and younger. silverkingdomfestival.com. Templeton Arts & Crafts Festival. Town Common, 1 South Rd., Templeton. Saturday, August 15,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, August 16, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts, vendors. Free. templetonartsandcraftsfestival.com.
33rd Antique and Classic Boat Festival. Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St., Salem.
August 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, August 23,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vintage motor yachts, sailboats,
crafts, artists, music, children’s activities. Admission $5, free for children under 12. boatfestival.org.
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Westford. Saturday, August 22, noon to 7 p.m.
Live music, food, homebrew competition, raffles,
games, rides. Tickets $35, youth 14 and under get
one free admission per paid adult. bluesandbrewsrotary.org.
Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival.
Plymouth. Saturday, August 29, 10:30 a.m. to
7 p.m. Over 230 artisan and crafter booths, food
vendors, 2 stages of live entertainment, car show,
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10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rides, games, entertainers,
food, artisans. Tickets $29 for adults, $16 for children. kingrichardsfaire.net.
Riverfront Music Festival. Waterfront,
Newburyport. Saturday, September 5,
noon to 7 p.m. Food, drinks, music. newburyportchamber.org.
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ter’s fishing history includes Mayor’s Race, boat
parade and fireworks. gloucesterschoonerfestival.net.
118th Fall Old Home Day Weekend Celebration. Town Common, Charlton. Monday, September
7. Entertainment, Saturday fireworks, craft fair, art
show, flower show, car show, contests, food, soap box
derby, road race, parade. Free. townofcharlton.net. The Lowell Food & Wine Festival. Lucy Larcom
Park, Lowell. Friday to Sunday, September 11 to
13. Family-friendly event features live entertainment, food, wine, craft beers. Prices vary. tlfwf.org.
Families
Save Big With
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Fridays
Visit top family attractions at no cost this summer.
The Highland Street Foundation (highlandstreet.
org) announced its seventh-annual Free Fun Fridays
initiative, a summer program that opens doors to
many of the most treasured cultural venues in
Massachusetts. This year, 70 museums and
cultural institutions will participate in the program.
From June 26 through August 28, seven venues will
be open free-of-charge every Friday.
June 26
July 31
• Tanglewood (Lenox)
• Norman Rockwell Museum (Stockbridge)
• Worcester Art Museum (Worcester)
• The Mount: Edith Wharton's Home (Lenox)
• Peabody Essex Museum (Salem)
• The House Of The Seven Gables (Salem)
• MIT Museum (Cambridge)
July 03
• Heritage Museums & Gardens (Sandwich)
• Boston Children's Museum (Boston)
• Berkshire Museum (Pittsfield)
• Amelia Park Children’s Museum (Westfield)
• Falmouth Museums on the Green (Falmouth)
• Naumkeag, Trustees Of Reservations (Strockbridge)
• Old Manse, Trustees Of Reservations (Concord)
July 10
• Edward M. Kennedy Institute (Boston)
• Cape Cod Maritime Museum (Hyannis)
• New Bedford Whaling Museum (New Bedford)
• Children's Museum at Holyoke (Holyoke)
• Volleyball Hall of Fame (Holyoke)
• Danforth Art (Framingham)
• New England Historic Genealogical Society (Boston)
July 17
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (Boston)
• The Sports Museum (Boston)
• Cape Ann Museum (Gloucester)
• Larz Anderson Auto Museum (Brookline)
• Children's Museum in Easton (Easton)
• Fitchburg Art Museum (Fitchburg)
• Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Boylston)
July 24
• Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
(Wellesly)
• Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
(Boston)
• Battleship Cove (Fall River)
• Edward Gorey House (Yarmouth)
• Pilgrim Hall Museum (Plymoiuth)
• Fruitlands Museum (Harvard)
• Museum of Russian Icons (Clinton)
• The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston (Boston)
• Sandwich Glass Museum (Sandwich)
• Cape Cod Museum of Art (Dennis)
• Garden In The Woods (Framingham)
• Wenham Museum (Wenham)
• American Textile History Museum (Lowell)
• The Eric Carle Museum (Amherst)
August 7
• Boston Harbor Islands National Park (Boston)
• The Greenway Carousel (Boston)
• The Old State House (Boston)
• Concord Museum (Concord)
• Worcester Historical Museum (Worcester)
• Springfield Museums (Springfield)
• Hancock Shaker Village (Pittsfield)
August 14
• John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
(Boston)
• USS Constitution Museum (Charlestown)
• Cape Cod Children's Museum (Mashpee)
• Fuller Craft Museum (Brockton)
• The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River
(Fall River)
• Historic Deerfield (Deerfield)
• Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (Great Barrington)
August 21
• Franklin Park Zoo (Boston)
• The Freedom Trail Foundation (Boston)
• Museum of African American History (Boston)
• Discovery Museums (Acton)
• Buttonwood Park Zoo (New Bedford)
• Emily Dickinson Museum (Amherst)
• Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival (Becket)
Friday,
• Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge)
• Plimoth Plantation (Plymouth)
• Clark Art Institute (Williamstown)
• Mass MOCA (North Adams)
• EcoTarium (Worcester)
• Griffin Photography Museum (Winchester)
• Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (Brewster)
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Farmers Markets & Pick-Your-Own Farms
Our state loves farmers markets so much, we’ve
even got them at rest stops along the Mass Pike
and other major highways throughout the
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market. 1 Pearl
St., West Acton. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June
14 to Oct. 25. abfarmersmarket.org. Ashland Farmers Market. 125 Front St., Ashland. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 10. ashlandfarmersmarket.org.
Arlington Farmers Market. Russell Common
parking lot, Mystic St., Arlington Center.
Wednesdays, 2 to 6:30 p.m. June 11 to Oct.
29. farmersmarketarlington.org.
Beverly Farmers Market. Veterans Memorial
Park, Rantoul St. and Railroad Ave., Beverly.
Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m. beverlyfarmersmarket.org.
Billerica Farmers Market. Council on Aging, 25
Concord Rd., Billerica. Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m. (until
dusk September and October), June 22 to Oct. 5. billericafarmersmarket.org.
Boston Copley Square Farmers Market. Along
St. James Avenue, Dartmouth Street and Boylston
Street, Boston. Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6
p.m., May 12 to Nov. 24. massfarmersmarkets.org.
Brockton Fairgrounds Farmers Market. Brockton Fairgrounds. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, July 12 to Oct. 25. farmfresh.org.
Brookline Farmers Market, Inc. Coolidge Corner,
Centre Street West parking lot off Beacon Street,
Brookline. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. to dusk through
Oct. 30. brooklinefarmersmarket.com.
Cambridge/Central Square Farmers Market.
Parking lot, Bishop Allen Drive at Norfolk Street,
Cambridge. Mondays, noon to 6 p.m., through
Nov. 23. massfarmersmarkets.org.
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Commonwealth. Here is a list of farms where you
can buy fresh, locally-grown food for your table and
support your neighborhood farmer.
Cambridge/Harvard University Famers
Market. Science Center Plaza, Cambridge.
Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m., June 10 to Oct. 28.
massfarmersmarkets.org.
Dorchester/Codman Square Farmers Market.
Corner of Washington Street and Talbot Aveune,
Dorchester. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through
Oct. 25. farmfresh.org.
Cambridge Center Farmers Market. Main Street
near Kendall/MIT MBTA Station. Wednesdays, 11 a.m
to 6 p.m. through Oct. 29. massfarmersmarkets.org.
Dudley Farmers Market. 119 West Main St.,
Dudley. Sundays through Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to noon.
dudleyfarmersmarket.org.
Cambridgeport Farmers Market. Morse School
parking lot. Magazine Street at Memorial Drive,
Cambridge. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through
Oct. 25. massfarmersmarkets.org.
Easthampton Friday Market. Easthampton
Municipal Building Parking Lot, 50 Payson Ave.,
Easthampton. Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m. through Oct. 24.
Cambridge/Charles Square Farmers Market.
Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St. in Harvard
Square, Cambridge. Fridays, noon to 6 p.m.
through Nov. 21. massfarmersmarkets.org.
Cambridge/Charles Square Farmers Market.
Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St. in Harvard
Square, Cambridge. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. May 18 to Nov. 23. massfarmersmarkets.org.
Cambridge/Kendall Square Farmers Market.
500 Kendall St., Cambridge. Thursdays through
Oct. 9. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. massfarmersmarkets.org.
Carver Farmers Market. Shurtleff Park, across
from Town Hall, Route 58, 108 Main St., Carver.
Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. through Oct. 26. carverfarmersmarket.org.
Dartmouth Farmers Market. St. Peters Church
Parking Lot. 351 Elm St., South Dartmouth. Fridays, 1 to 6 p.m. through Sept. 26. farmfresh.org.
Dedham Farmers Market. On the green at First
Church of Dedham, 670 High St., Dedham.
Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m. through Oct. 29. dedhamfarmersmarket.org.
Framingham/Village Green Farmers Market.
The Centre Green on Edgell Road and Vernon Road,
60 Edgell Rd., Framingham. Thursdays, noon to
5:30 p.m. through Oct. 30. massfarmersmarkets.org.
Franklin Farmers Market. Town Common.
Pleasant and Main Streets, Franklin. Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31.
franklinfarmersmarketma.com.
Gardner Farmers Market. Monument Park along
Park Street, Gardner. Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. through Oct. 30. farmfresh.org.
Grafton Farmers Market. Grafton Common.
Thursdays, 2 p.m.-6:30 p.m. through Oct. 8. graftonfarmersmarket.com.
Hingham Farmers Market. Hingham Bathing
Beach parking lot, Route 3A, Hingham.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 22. hinghamfarmersmarket.org.
Holden Farmers Market. Damon House parking
lot, Holden. Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through
Oct. 28. farmfresh.org.
Hopkinton Farmers Market. Hopkinton Town
Common, 2 Main St., Hopkinton. Sundays, 1 to 5
p.m. through Oct. 19. hopkintonfarmersmarket.com.
Lawrence Farmers Markets. The Campagnone
North Common, corner of Jackson and Haverhil
Streets, Lawrence,.Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., July 9 through Oct. 29; Holy Family Hospital
Campus, 70 East St., Methuen. Fridays, 11 a.m. to
5 p.m., July 11 to Oct. 24; 216 Lawrence St., corner
of Park and Lawrence Streets, Lawrence. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 to Oct. 25.
groundworklawrence.org.
Leicester Farmers Market. Castle Restaurant
parking lot, 1230 Main St., Leicester. Wednesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through
Oct. 31. Lexington Farmers Market. Corner of Mass Ave.
and Woburn and Fletcher Ave., Lexington. 2 p.m. to
6:30p.m., Tuesdays through Nov. 18. lexingtonfarmersmarket.org.
Marblehead Farmers Market. Marblehead
Veterans Middle School, rear field off Vine Street,
Marblehead. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon through
Nov. 22. marbleheadfm.com.
Maynard Community Farmers Market. Mill
Pond parking lot, Clock Tower Place, Main Street,
Maynard. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct.
4, with the exception of Sept. 27. web.maynard.
ma.us/civic/farmers.
Medfield Farmers Market. First Parish Unitarian
Universalist Church, 26 North St., Medfield.
Thursdays, 2 to 6:30 p.m. through Sept. 25. firstparishmedfield.org.
Melrose/Sally Frank’s Farmers Market.
Bowden Park, West Emerson Street, Melrose.
Thursdays, 1 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 30. melrosefarmersmarket.wordpress.com.
Woburn Farmers Market. Spence Farm,
41 Wyman St., Woburn. Every other Sunday,
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 22 to Oct. 19. woburnfarmersmarket.com.
Newburyport Farmers Market. Tannery Marketplace. 50 Water St., Newburyport. Sundays, 9 a.m.
to 1p.m. thenewburyportfarmersmarket.org.
Worcester Arts & Market. Trinity Lutheran
Church, 78 Lancaster St., Worcester. Saturdays, 10
a.m. to 2 p.m., July 11 to Sept. 20.worcesterart.org. Newton Elm Street Farmers Market. Elm Street
from Border Street to Washington Street, Newton.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 5 to Oct. 25. farmfresh.org.
Worcester/Main South Farmers Market. Fuller
Family Park, 104 Murray Ave, Worcester. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 1. recworcester.org.
Newton/ Cold Spring Park Farmers Market.
Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St., Newton.
Tuesdays, 1:30 to 6 p.m. July 1 through Oct.
28. farmfresh.org.
Worcester/ Canal District Farmers Market.
138 Green St., Worcester. Saturdays, 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
canaldistrictfarmersmarket.com.
North Attleboro/Attleboro Farms Year Round
Farmers Market. Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Attleboro Farms, 491 Hickory Rd., Rt. 120,
North Attleboro. attleborofarms.com.
Salem Farmers Market. Derby Square on Front
Street, Salem. Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m. through
Oct. 23. salemfarmersmarket.org.
Somerville/ Union Square Farmers Market.
Union Square Plaza where Prospect Street, Washington Street and Somerville Avenue meet, Somerville.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 22. unionsquaremain.org.
Sterling Farmers Market. Butterick Municipal
Building, 1 Park St., Route 12, Sterling Common.
Fridays, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 31. Stoughton Farmers Market. Downtown
Stoughton Center, 790 Washington St.,
Stoughton. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through
Oct. 25. stoughtonfarmersmarket.org.
Wakefield Farmers Market. Hall Park,
North Avenue, lakeside, Wakefield. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 18. wakefieldfarmersmarket.com.
PICK-YOUR-OWN
FARMS
If you’re on the road this summer, don’t
forget the MassDOT's Farmer’s Market
Program, which is now open for business
at 18 service plazas offering local produce.
Participating service areas include:
• Lee (east/west)
• Blandford (east/west)
• Ludlow (east/west)
• Charlton (east/west), Westboro (west)
• Framingham (west)
• Natick (east)
• Interstate 95 in Newton and Lexington
• Route 128 in Beverly
• Route 24 locations (north/south ) in Bridgewater
• Route 3 in Plymouth
• Route 6 in Barnstable
Call the farms or visit their Websites before you go
to ask about current pick-your-own conditions, availability, etc.
Applefield Farm. 722 Great Rd., Stow. Produce
farm. 978-897-2699. applefieldfarm.com.
Waltham Farmers Market. Arthur J. Clark
Government Building, Government Center,
119 School St., Waltham. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to
2 p.m. through Nov. 8. walthamfarmersmarket.org.
Appleton Farms. 219 County Rd., Ipswich.
CSA offers fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs. 978-356-5728. thetrustees.org.
Watertown Farmers Market at Arsenal on
the Charles. Arsenal on the Charles, Thornton
Avenue, Watertown. Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
through Oct. 30. watertownmarket.com.
Autumn Hills Orchards. 495 Chicopee Row,
Groton. Pick-your-own in fall includes apples, peaches, pears, plums. 978-448-8388. autumnhillsorchard.com.
West Brookfield Farmers Market. Junction of
Rt. 37 and Rt. 9, West Brookfield. Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 15.
Back Acres Farms. 194 South Main St.,
Middleborough. Pumpkins. 508-947-6789. backacrefarms.com.
West Roxbury/Corey Street Farmers
Market. 120 Corey St., West Roxbury. Sundays,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 26.
bostonfarmersmarkets.org.
Barker’s Farmstand. 1267 Osgood St.,
North Andover. Apples, strawberries. 978-683-0785. farmfresh.org.
Westminster Farmers Market. Town Common,
Academy Hill Road, Westminster. Fridays, 3 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 31. westminstermafarmersmarket.com.
Wilmington Farmers Market. Swain Green across
from Town Common, 140 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington. Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through Oct.
12. wilmingtonfarmersmarket.com.
Belkin Family Lookout Farm. 89 Pleasant St.,
Natick. Peaches, apples, plums, nectarines, pumpkins. 508-651-1539. lookoutfarm.com.
Berlin Orchards. 310 Sawyer Hill Rd., Berlin.
Apples. 978-838-2400. berlinorchards.com.
Billingsgate Farm. 6 County Rd., Plympton.
Blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries. 781-293-6144. billingsgatefarm.com.
Bagastow Farm. 245 Ridge St., Millis. Blueberries. 508-376-1014. farmfresh.org.
Fay Farm. Amesbury Line Rd., Haverhill.
Apples. 978-373-4874. farmfresh.org.
Boston Hill Farm. 1370 Turnpike St., North
Andover. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries,
peaches, pumpkins, apples. 978-681-8556.
bostonhillfarm.com.
Four Town Farm. 90 George St., Seekonk.
Strawberries, fava beans, English peas, raspberries,
pumpkins. 508-336-5587. fourtownfarm.com.
Breezy Gardens. 1872 West Main St., Leicester.
Pumpkins. 508-892-9201. breezygardens.com. George Hill Orchards. 582 George Hill Rd.,
Lancaster. Apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins. 800-699-4331. yourfavoritefarm.com. Brookfield Orchards. 12 Lincoln Rd., North
Brookfield. Apples. 508-867-6858. brookfieldorchardsonline.com.
Gianetti’s U-Pick Blueberries. 557 Union St.,
Franklin. Blueberries. 508-528-9430. farmfresh.org.
Brooksby Farm. 38 Felton St., Peabody.
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches,
apples. 978-531-7456. brooksbyfarm.org.
Hanson Farm. 20 Nixon Rd., Framingham.
Pumpkins. 508-877-1658. hansonfarm. 50webs.com.
C.N. Smith Farm, Inc. 325 South St., East
Bridgewater. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins. 508-378-2270.
cnsmithfarminc.com.
Carlson Orchards Inc. 115 Oak Hill Rd.,
Harvard. Apples, peaches, nectarines, raspberries,
blueberries, pumpkins. 978-456-3916. carlsonorchards.com.
Carver Hill Orchard. 101 Brookside Ave., Stow.
Apples, peaches, pumpkins, blueberries, tomatoes,
peppers, beans, cucumbers, squash, zucchini. 978-897-6117. carverhillorchard.com. Charlton Orchards. 44 Old Worcester Rd.,
Charlton. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries,
raspberries, peaches, pears, apples. 508-248-7820.
charltonorchard.com.
Clearview Farm. 4 Kendall Hill Rd., Sterling.
Apples, peaches, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries. 978-422-6442. clearviewfarmstand.com. Connors Farm. 30 Valley Rd., Danvers. Peaches,
pumpkins, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries,
strawberries. 978-777-1245. connorsfarm.com. Hawk Hill Orchards. 83 Carleton Rd., Millbury.
Apples, peaches, plums. 508-865-4037. Hazel U-Pick. 13 Westcott Rd., Harvard.
Apples. 978-456-9092.
Highland Farm. 635 Highland St., Holliston.
Apples. 978-456 9092. highlandfarmorchard.net.
Hill Orchard. 2 Hunt Rd., Westford. Apples. 978-692-9894. westfordhillorchard.com. Hillbrook Orchards. 141 Old Ayer Rd., Groton.
Apples. 978-448-3248. Honey Pot Hill Orchard. 144 Sudbury Rd., Stow.
Apples. 978-562-5666. honeypothill.com.
Honeybee Orchards. 107 East Main St., West
Brookfield. Apples. 508-867-9900. Hyland Orchard & Brewery. 195 Arnold Rd.,
Sturbridge. Apples. 508-347-7500. Jane and Paul’s Farm. 33 Fruit St., Norfolk.
Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, apples. 508-528-0812.
Derby Ridge Farms. 438 Great Rd., Stow.
Apples. 978-897-7507. farmfresh.org.
Keith’s Farm. 1149 Main St., Acushnet.
Strawberries, raspberries, apples, pumpkins. 508-763-2622. keithsfarm.com.
Derrick Farms. 301 Sanders Rd., Oakham.
Blueberries. 508-882-5591. farmfresh.org.
Keown Orchards. 9 McClellan Rd., Sutton.
Apples. 508-865-6706. keownorchards.com.
Devol Farm. 315 Sodom Rd., Westport.
Blueberries. 508-636-2210. farmfresh.org.
Kimball Fruit Farm. 184 Hollis St., Pepperell.
Strawberries, raspberries, apples. 978-433-9751. kimballfruitfarm.com.
Doe Orchards. 327 Ayer Rd., Harvard. Apples,
blueberries, raspberries. 978-772-4139. doeorchards.com. Douglas Orchard. 36 Locust St., Douglas. Apples,
blueberries, raspberries. 508-476-2198. farmfresh.org.
Lanni Orchards. 294 Chase Rd., Lunenburg.
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples. 978 582-6246. lanniorchards.com.
Lawndale Farm. 91 Frost Rd., Tyngsborough.
Pumpkins. 978 649-7629. lawndalefarm.com.
Dowse Orchards. 98 North Main St., Sherborn.
Apples. 508-653-2639. dowseorchards.com.
Leonhard & Eldred Farm. 1000 Dale St., North
Andover. Strawberries, raspberries. 978-683-1158.
Drew Farm Country Store. 31 Tadmuck Rd.,
Westford. Apples, pumpkins. 978-807-0719. drewfarm.com.
Long Hill Orchard. 520 Main St., Route 113,
West Newbury. Apples, strawberries, fruit,
pumpkins. 978-363-2170. longhillorchard.com.
Dufort Farms. 55 Reservoir Ave., Rehoboth.
Blueberries. 508-252-6323. dufortfarms.com. Fairmount Fruit Farm. 887 Lincoln St., Franklin.
Apples, strawberries. 508-533-8737. fairmountfruit.com. Marini Farm. 259 Linebrook Rd., Ipswich.
Strawberries. 978 356-3055. marinifarm.com.
McLoon Farms. 370 Thorndike St., Dunstable.
Strawberries, raspberries. 978-649-3656.
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Nashoba Valley Winery, Orchard & J’s Restaurant. Apples peaches. 100 Wattaquadoc Hill Rd.,
Bolton. 978-779-5521. nashobawinery.com.
Nourse Farm. 80 Nourse St., Westborough.
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins. 508-366-2644. oldenoursefarm.com.
Odd Pine Farm. 122 Ferin Rd., Ashburnham.
Blueberries. 978-827-6637. oddpinefarm.com.
Parlee Farms. 95 Farwell Rd., Tyngsborough.
Strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, apples,
pumpkins. 978-649-3854. parleefarms.com.
Spring Rain Farm. 692 Caswell St., East Taunton.
Strawberries. 508-824-3393. springrainfarm.net.
Stowe Farm Orchards. 15 Stowe Rd., Millbury.
Apples, pumpkins. 508-865-9860. stowefarm.com.
Sunburst Blueberry Farm. 44 Rawson St,
Uxbridge. Blueberries 508-234-9859. sunburstblueberryfarm.com.
Sunshine Farm. 41 Kendall Ave., Sherborn.
Strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins. 508-655-5022. sunshinefarmma.com.
Lunenburg: Cherry Hill Ice Cream,
826 Leominster Rd. 978-582-7955. cherryhill-icecream.com.
West Brookfield: Howards Drive In,
121 East Main St. 508-867-6504. howardsdrivein.com.
Marlborough: Trombetta’s Farm,
655 Farm Rd. 508-485-6429. trombettasfarm.com.
West Boylston: Pinecroft Dairy & Restaurant,
539 Prospect St. pinecroftdairy.com.
Westborough: Uhlman’s Ice Cream
234 East Main St. 508-366-2411. uhlmansicecream.com.
Maynard: Erikson’s Ice Cream, 12 Great Rd. 978-897-7622.
Middleton: Richardson’s Ice Cream,
156 S Main St. 978-774-5450. richardsonsicecream.com.
Westford: Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Rd.
(Rt. 110). 978-486-3891. kimballfarm.com. Patenaude Farm. 158 River St., Dunstable.
Pumpkins. 978-649-7116. Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm. 139 Spring St.,
Millis. Variety of fruits, vegetables.
508-376-5024. tangerinisfarm.com.
Patt’s Blueberries. 577 Gorwin Drive, Holliston,
Blueberries. 508-429-6795.
The Blueberry Farm. 698 West Washington St.,
Hanson. Blueberries. 781-447-1584.
Millis: Black Cow Ice Cream,1397 Main St. 508-376-4884. blackcowicecream.com.
Whitinsville: West End Creamery
and Family Farm, 481 Purgatory Rd. 508-234-2022. westendcreamery.com.
Phil’s Apples. 24 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard.
Apples. 978-456-3361. philsapples.com.
Tougas Family Farm. 234 Ball St., Northborough. Blueberries, peaches, blackberries, strawberries, cherries, apples, pumpkins. 508-393-6406. tougasfarm.com.
North Grafton: Swirls & Scoops, 68 Worcester St. 508-839-9036.
Worcester: Gibby’s Famous Ice Cream,
50 Sunderland Rd. 508-753-1095.
Sharon: Crescent Ridge Dairy, 355 Bay Rd. 781-784-2740. crescentridge.com.
Worcester: Madulka’s Ice Cream,
193 Lake Ave. 508-459-2323. madicecream.com.
Sterling: Rota Spring Ice Cream, 117 Chace Hill Rd. 978-365-9710. rotaspringfarm.com.
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Pickard Farm. 160 Great Rd., Littleton.
Pumpkins. 978-486-4141.
Pine Hedge Orchards & The Big Apple.
207 Arnold St., Wrentham. Blueberries, raspberries, apples. 508-384-3055. thebigapplefarm.com
Ragged Hill Orchard. 94 John Gilbert Rd.,
West Brookfield. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, apples. 508-867-2187. raggedhill.com.
Turkey Hill Farm. 380 Middle Rd., Haverhill.
Blueberries, raspberries. 978-372-9474. turkeyhillfarm.com.
Vandervalk Tree Farm. 25 Lovell St., Mendon.
Blueberries. 508-478-8733. vandervalkfarm.com.
Ward’s Berry Farm. 614 South Main St., Sharon.
Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins. 781-784-3600. wardsberryfarm.com
Red Apple Farm. 455 Highland Ave., Phillipston.
Peaches, pears, pumpkins, blueberries, raspberries,
potatoes. 978-249-6763. redapplefarm.com.
Westward Orchards Farm Store. Massachusetts
Ave. Rt. 111, Harvard. Blueberries, apples. 978-456-8363. westwardorchards.com.
Rogers Spring Hill Garden and Farm Center,
Inc. 1269 Boston Rd., Haverhill. Strawberries,
apples, pumpkins. 978-372-4780. rogersspringhill.com.
Wildwood Farm. 50 Woods Rd., Westminster.
Pumpkins. 978-827-4551. wildwoodfarm.net.
Rota - Spring Farm. Chace Hill Road, Sterling.
Pumpkins. 978-365-9710. rotaspringfarm.com.
Russell Orchards & Winery. 143 Argilla Rd.,
Ipswich. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
cherries, blackberries, currants, apples. 978-356-5366.russellorchards.com.
Schartner Farm. 211 West Berlin Rd., Bolton.
Apples, pumpkins.978-779-5588. schartnerfarm.com.
Shelburne Farm. 106 West Acton Rd., Stow.
Apples, peaches, pumpkins. 978-897-9287. shelburnefarm.com.
Sholan Farms. 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster.
Apples, pumpkins. 978-840-3276. sholanfarms.com.
Silvermine Farm. 96 Eight Lots Rd., Sutton. Strawberries, pumpkins, rhubarb, winter
squash. 508-865-5335. silverminefarm.com.
Small Farm. 184 Gleasondale Rd. Rt. 62, Stow.
Vegetables. 978-897-5996. small-farm.org.
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Sterling: Sterling Ice Cream Bar,
167 Clinton Rd. 978-422-7742.
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West Boylston: Meola’s Wayside Ice Cream,
165 West Boylston St. 508-835-9747.
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Wojcik Farm. 65 Milk St., Blackstone. 508 883-9220. Apples, pumpkins. wojcikfarm.com.
Wright-Locke Farm. 78 Ridge St., Winchester.
Raspberries. 781-721-7128. wlfarm.org.
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Attleboro: Bliss Bros. Dairy, Inc., 711 Park
St. 508-222-2884. blissdairy.com.
Auburn: Ronnie’s, 871 Southbridge St. 508-832-9068.
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Danvers: Cherry Farm Creamery,
210 Conant St. 978-774-0519. cherryfarmcreamery.com. Hubbardston: Calico & Creme, 53 Williamsville Rd., Hubbardston. 978-928-5150. calicoandcreme.com.
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Carlisle: Great Brook Dairy Farm,
247 North Rd. 978-371-7083.
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(Rt. 225). 978-369-1910. kimballfarm.com. $
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North Andover. Strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, apples, pumpkins,
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July 4th.
Festivities
Massachusetts is pretty proud of its role in securing the nation’s independence, which is why the
state celebrates the Fourth like nowhere else. From
BOSTON
HARBORFEST
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In addition to the famed fireworks and Pops
concert, there are plenty of ways to celebrate our
nation’s birthday through Harborfest events, which
run Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5. The
multi-day festival of activities located around the
city highlights its history, and is considered to be
one of the largest patriotic festivals of its kind in the
country.
handed out on a first come, first served basis. Tours
begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end
at Old South Meeting House.
Free Freedom Trail Tours: From Allegiance to
Revolution Daily, July 1-4, Faneuil Hall
The tour is limited to 30 people, and tickets are
handed out on a first come, first served basis. Tours
begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end
at Old North Church.
Free Freedom Trail Tours: Taking the High
Ground: Bunker Hill Daily, July 1-4
Gate 1 Charlestown Navy Yard
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ACTIVITIES
INCLUDE:
Liberty Fleet Kids' Harbor Sail. July 2,
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships, 67 Long Wharf, Boston.
Board the 125-foot tall ship schooner Liberty Clipper
for a sail around Boston Harbor. Help hoist the sails
and ask the captain for a turn at the helm on board
a real tall ship. Adults $40, children $10.
Free Freedom Trail Tours: Meetings, Mobs,
and Martyrs, Daily, July 1-4, Faneuil Hall
The tour is limited to 30 people, and tickets are
Children’s Day at Boston Harborfest
City Hall Plaza, Boston, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
the Hatch Shell to town commons, here is a list of
parades, fireworks, concerts, and more.
Jugglers, face painting, and the Music Fun Band.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 4, 10 a.m.
Old State House, 206 Washington St., Boston.
Hear the famous speech read from the balcony as it
was on July 18, 1776. Free.
For a full calendar of this year’s
Boston Harborfest events, visit
bostonharborfest.com.
OTHER
JULY 4 WEEK
CELEBRATIONS
America the Beautiful Concert
Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard.
Thursday, July 2, 7:15 p.m.
Celebrate the music of America during this outdoor
lawn concert. Guests are welcome to bring their own
food or purchase from several vendors. Member cars
$10, nonmember cars $15. fruitlands.org.
Independence Day Celebration
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd.,
Sturbridge
Friday, July 3, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join in the fun as the martial band leads the citizen
procession through the streets, make your own
tri-cornered hat, play a game of 19th-century “baseball” and more. Through Sunday. Adults $24, youth
3 to 17 $10, children age 2 and under free. osv.org.
Independence Day Crafts
Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord.
Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day with Revolutionary
War era crafts, spinning demonstrations, and historic
games. Free with museum admission. Members free;
nonmember adults $10, children 5 to 18 $5, children
under 5 free. concordmuseum.org.
Let’s Celebrate the Fourth.
Museum of Science: Boston, 1 Science Park, Boston
Saturday, July 4, 5:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
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Enjoy an evening of fun science activities, family
entertainment, the Boston Pops live broadcast, and
much more during this evening situated at the perfect vantage point for the nation’s best Independence
Day celebration. Reserve ahead. Adults $28, children
3 to 17 $17, children under 3 free. mos.org.
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60th Annual 4th of July Parade. Natick.
9 a.m. Parade starts at the Route 9/27 Plaza and
will travel down Route 27 to the Natick Common
where it will make a left on Route 135. The parade
route concludes just after St. Patrick's Church. natick4th.org.
Needham. 9 a.m. Grand Parade with a craft fair
and flea market, athletic events, food and
entertainment after the parade at Memorial Park.
needhamexchangeclub.org.
Hingham Celebrates The Fourth Parade.
10 a.m. Starts at Hingham High School on Pleasant
Street, finishes at Station Street at approximately
11:15 a.m. hingham-ma.gov.
Pepperell Fourth of July. 12:30 p.m. Starts at
Pepperell Town Hall ends at the large parking lot
between Nissitissit Middle School and the field where
the fireworks are displayed. pepperell4thofjuly.org
Sudbury’s Annual Fourth of July Parade.
1 p.m. Parade forms on Union Avenue between
Station Road and Codjer Lane.
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Fourth of July Kids’ Morning. Newton Centre
Playground, Tyler Terrace, Newton. 10 a.m.-12
p.m. Spend a morning filled with foot races, a teddy
bear parade, free ice cream, and more. Free. newtoncommunitypride.org.
Picnic in the Park. Emerson Field, Stow St.,
Concord. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Children’s bicycle
and tricycle parade, 11:15 a.m. K9 demo, balloon
artist, henna tattoos, puppet show, Concord Band,
and more. 978-369-1890. concordma.gov.
4th of July Celebration. Main Street, Shrewsbury. Noon – 4 p.m. Food, live music and DJs,
inflatable amusements, clowns, and facepainting.
A decorated bike and doll carriage parade begins at
12:30 p.m. Free. shrewsbury-ma.gov.
Fourth of July Celebration. Albemarle Field,
Watertown Street, Route 16, Newton. 1 p.m. – 9
p.m. Open air market, amusement rides, crafts,
food, kids’ activities, music, and more. newtoncommunitypride.org.
Independence Day Celebration. Robbins
Farm Park, 51 Eastern Ave., Arlington. 6 p.m.
Music, refreshments, and the Boston Pops Orchestra
and Fireworks on the giant screen (fireworks start at
10:30pm). Free. robbinsfarmpark.org.
FIREWORKS
Because schedules can and do change, and because
weather may postpone events, we strongly encourage you to call organizers or visit the Websites
before heading to out.
Saturday, June 2
Braintree, 10 p.m.
Braintree High School
128 Town St.
781-519-9USA
braintrees4th.org/fireworks.html
Thursday, July 2
Lexington, Dusk
Hastings Park
lexingtonlions.org/4thofjulycarnival.cfm
Friday, July 3
Needham, Dusk
Memorial Park
470 Dedham Ave. needhamexchangeclub.org
Rutland, 9:20 p.m. Main St. rutlandma-4thofjuly.org
Sharon, 9:30 p.m.
sharonjuly4.org
Fitchburg, 10 p.m.
Downtown.
civicdays.net/events.shtml
Saturday, July 4
Bridgewater, 9:30 p.m.
Legion Field, 175 Bedford St.
bridgewater4th.com
Newton, 9 p.m.
newtoncommunitypride.org/fourth-of-july.html
Pepperell: Dusk. pepperell4thofjuly.org
Plymouth, 9 p.m.
Waterfront
July4plymouth.com/fireworks-info
Wilmington, 9:30 p.m. funonthefourth.com
Saturday, July 11
Salem Willows Seafood Festival
167 Fort Ave., 9:30 p.m.
festeventsne.com/events/36
Saturday, Sept. 5
Charlton
88 Masonic Home Rd., 9 p.m. townofcharlton.net
Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival
Gloucester Harbor, 9:15 p.m.
gloucesterschoonerfestival.net

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