Family Theater and Musical Performances
NOTE: Shows are listed alphabetically based on location of the performance
Playhouse Disney Live! The Mullins Center, Amherst. Oct. 26, 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Go on an important musical mission with the Little Einsteins. Sing with Mickey and the gang. Visit Handy Mandy, Tigger, and Pooh. $16 - $38.50. 860-525-4500, www.mullinscenter.com or www.playhousedisneylive. Full Story
calendar of october events
All listings are accurate at press. Please call ahead to confirm events. Listings are arranged alphabetical by community. A Adult C Child Y Youth M Member NM Non-Member PP Per Person 1 45 Aqua Kids Family Day. Full Story
Free Museum Admission
Free Wednesday Nights at the MFA. Musuem of Fine Arts, Boston. Wednesdays 4 - 9:45 p.m. www.mfa.org. Target $1 Friday Nights. Boston Children's Museum. 5 - 9 p.m. 617-426-8855. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org. Free Thursday Night at ICA. Full Story
Weekly Story Hours
Editor's note: Story hours are free, unless noted. Drop-in Storytime. Acton Memorial Library, Acton. Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. 978-264-9641. actonmemoriallibrary.org. Barnes & Noble Boston. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. 617-247-6959. Full Story
EDITORS' PICKS
Cancer Benefits, Arthur Live, Paperpolooza, Apples & More
1. Sunday, Oct. 14: Take part in the 15th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. There is rolling registration from 8 - 10 a.m. Stage show including speakers, dancers, and more. Since 1993, 3.5 million walkers across the country have raised more than $230 million through Making Strides events to help fight breast cancer. Full Story
Events that Rock!
Dig Into Archaeology Month
Dig in to Massachusetts Archaeology Month, a month-long celebration. Museums, libraries, archaeologists, and many more people and institutions are joining Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin, Massachusetts Historical Commission, and the State Archaeologist in hosting exhibits, lectures, walks, and events for adults, children, and teachers. Full Story
Clubs, Coffee Hours, Seminars, & Other Events Just For Moms
New Moms Group. Mothers & Company, Boylston or Northborough. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. For moms and babies up to age 1. Call for info about guest speaker. 1st session free then $7 per session. 508-410-9388. www.mothersandcompany.com. Full Story
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Visiting the fair each year is a family tradition. Use this comprehensive list, and you won't miss your favorites. Enjoy!
Sat., Sept. 1 - Sun., Oct. 21: King Richard's Faire. Rte. 58, Carver. 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Weekends and holidays only. Return to renaissance at a vivid re-creation of a 16th century English marketplace at festival time. Full Story
Halloween Happenings
Thursday, Oct. 4: Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade. Departs from Shetland Park and ends at Salem Common, Salem. 6 p.m. Costumed children will march in Massachusetts' largest nighttime parade. 2007 theme: Wizard of Oz. 877-SALEM.MA or 978-744-0004. www.hauntedhappenings.org or www.salem-chamber.org. Full Story
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