Boating in Boston Pass

Boating in Boston has graciously given Bigs and their Littles free rentals at their Hopkinton and Natick boathouse locations (286 Cedar St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 and 25 Commonwealth Rd, Natick, MA 01760). Please reach out to BBBS staff at Alicia.lewis@bbbscm.org to get the pass number. This is limited to 4 matches per day, so please plan accordingly! See their website for more information:

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Discovery Museum Community Pass

The Discovery Museum, located at 177 Main St in Acton, MA, has changed the free pass over to one ‘Community Pass’ for the whole program to be used as entry into the Museum with your Little. If you are interested in going, please email Alicia.lewis@bbbscm.org to reserve the pass. Please reach out no later than 3 days before you plan to attend so that we can get the pass to you in time. We will include a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the pass afterwards to the agency. This is on a first-come first-serve basis! Please reach out with any questions.

Free Fun Fridays

 Free Fun Fridays offer Bigs and Littles  no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts. This program was created to increase access and enrichment opportunities for children and families throughout Massachusetts during the summer months. Every Friday, for the month of August. 

Friday, August 9: Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, Davis Musuem at Wellesley College, Gore Place, Hancock Shaker Village, JFK Hyannis Musuem of the NCAA, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Old Costony Musuem, The Greenway Carousel, and Worcester Historical Musuem

Check website for other available dates and other venues to visit with you and your Little. Click here for more details!

Worcester Ecotarium 

Learn about nature and science at the Worcester Ecotarium. There are several animals, interactive exhibits, and programs for Bigs and Littles to enjoy! The Ecotarium is open from 10:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday and from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm every Sunday.

Please click here if you would like to register you and your Little.

Crafternoon at Shrewsbury Public Library

Date and Time: Each Tuesday in August from 2:00pm- 4:00pm

Location: 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Enjoy a themed craft each week

August 6 - Hats!

August 13 - Let's Bead It!

August 21 - Flying Objects!

August 27 - Back to School

Please click here for more details!

Kids Eat Free!

Do you and your Little like to eat? Here's a way to make it more affordable! With the purchase of an adult entrée—kids (mostly 12 and under) eat free at the following places:

Texas Roadhouse—Tuesday nights (starting at 3:30 PM)

Ruby Tuesday—Tuesday nights

Moe's Southwest Grill—Tuesday nights 

UNO Chicago Grill—Tuesday nights

Denny's—Tuesday nights

Bertucci's—Wednesday nights (after 4PM)

99 Restaurant—day after the Red Sox win

IHOP—Thursdays from 4PM- 10PM

257th Hardwick Community Fair 

Visit the oldest fair in the country! The event includes competitions, a tractor pull, entertainment, food, vendors, hayrides, kid's parade, crafts, and more!

Location: Harwick Common, Harwick, MA. Parking is available at the Eagle Hill School, 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick. FREE Shuttle service will be available to and from the Fair on Friday and Saturday at frequent intervals.

Date and Time: Friday, August 16 from 6:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday, August 17 from 7:30am - 5:00pm.

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12th Annual Barbara J Walker Butterfly Festival 

Celebrate butterflies with a day of educational fun for all ages at Broad Meadow Brook, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats! Featured activities include naturalist-led walks & workshops, up-close encounters with live caterpillars, children's activities including butterfly art & face painting, tours of our butterfly garden, delicious food, and much more!

Location: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center, 414 Massasoit Rd, Worcester, MA

Date and Time: Saturday, August 10 from 10:00am-4:00pm
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Wachusett Mountain State Reservation 

Wachusett Mountain State Reservation offers plenty of hiking and bike trails during the summer. Bigs and Littles can enjoy the scenic views from the 2,006-foot mountain. The visitor center opens at 9 am and parking is only $5 for Massachusetts residents.

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Picnic and Swimming at Breezy Picnic Grounds

Pack a lunch or a snack and enjoy a picnic by the scenic lake and maybe cool off with a swim! The park is open from 9:00am-6:00pm until August 26th.

Click here for more details and other available dates.

Framingham Parks and Recreation Beach Tags 2019

Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Thursday, August 15, 2019

Beach Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00am- 7:00pm 

Beach tags will be sold online.

Click here for more details. 

Newton Square Summer Concert Series

All shows are free to the public and last approximately an hour and a half, from 6:30 PM - 8 PM. Parking is available along Pleasant Street.

On Tuesday nights during the summer, Newton Square full of life and free, fun, and, largely local, music at the Newton Square Summer Concert Series.

The Newton Square Summer Concert Series is one of the Friends of Newton Hill's longest-running park programs. It was started around 2003 and since expanded into a six-week concert series.

Blue Jeans Pizza sells slices with all of the proceeds going to benefit the Friends of Newton Hill in their work maintaining the Newton Hill section of Elm Park. Drinks and ice cream are also available for sale during the concerts. Additionally, gift certificates from local businesses are available to win in a drawing of those who donate during the concert

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 6:30- 8:30pm & Tuesday, August 13, 2019 6:30- 8:30pm

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