calendar of august events
All listings are accurate at the time this issue was printed. Please call ahead to confirm events. Listings are arranged alphabetical by community. Full Story
Story Hours
Editor's note: Story hours are free, unless noted. Drop-in Storytime. Acton Memorial Library. Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. 978-264-9641. www.actonmemoriallibrary.org. Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Program. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 125 West Bay Rd. Full Story
EDITOR'S PICKS
Don't Let the Price of Gas Stop You! 5 FREE (or little cost) Family Events!
1. Tuesday, Aug.5: Everything is free from 5-8 p.m. at the City Wide Celebration at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. While you visit the zoo, enjoy giveaways, free food, face painting, and entertainment. Visit www. BostonCrimeWatch.com and click on Franklin Park Zoo for more information. Call 617-343-4345 with questions. Full Story
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5 Family Fun Events in Central Massachusetts!
1. Throughout August: GO FOR THE GOLD! This month experience the thrill of victory at Davis' Mega Maze in Sterling. The Olympics-themed labyrinth is the world's most complex 3-D adventure cornfield maze. Full Story
Free Museum Admission
Gas (and basically everything else) is increasing in price, so each month Bay State Parent magazine compiles a list of Massachusetts museums that offer free admission for kids and/or families, so you can spend quality time with your children without emptying your wallet. Full Story
Family Theater and Musical Performances
Calendar Editor's Note: Events are listed alphabetically by venue location. Tickets were available and all info accurate when issue went to printers. Cirque du Soleil Full Story
50 Fairs & Festivals
Keep the family tradition going (or start a new one!) as you visit your favorite fairs and festivals this summer and fall.
Aug. 1 - 3: Adams Fair. Bowe Field/Off Route 8A, Adams. 5- 7 p.m. on Friday with children's pedal contest, music by Acoustic Blue, Demo monster truck, and more. Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Full Story
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