| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | February Vacation Week Grades 2-3Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 21-February 24, 2012 Winter Detectives Join us for winter fun and exploration! We'll search for the tracks and signs of Broadmoor's many winter creatures, learn how animals survive the winter, play games in the snow, drink hot chocolate, and much more! Pre-registration required. Sign up for single sessions or all four! | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 02/21/12-
02/24/12 | Natick |
PUDDLESTOMPERS February Vacation Nature Program - WellesleyPresented by PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration February 21-February 24, 2012 Let us lead your children in discovering the beauty and wonder of late winter and early spring during PUDDLESTOMPERS February Vacation Week Drop-Off Program. Activity will be based at Warren Recreation Center in Wellesley where we will venture outside along the adjacent trail as much as temperature and weather allow. Learn about how animals survive the winter and why evergreens keep their leaves. Look for animal tracks and other signs of winter activity. Investigate the reappearance of... | PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration | 02/21/12-
02/24/12 | Wellesley |
February Vacation Week Grades K-1Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 21-February 24, 2012 Winter Wanderers Join us for winter fun and exploration! We'll search for the tracks and signs of Broadmoor's many winter creatures, learn how animals survive the winter, play games in the snow, drink hot chocolate, and much more! Pre-registration required. Sign up for single sessions or all four! Instructions and Directions: See link in registration confirmation email for required health form and additional information. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 02/21/12-
02/24/12 | Natick |
February Vacation Week Grades 4-5Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 21-February 24, 2012 Winter Adventurers Join us for winter fun and exploration! We'll search for the tracks and signs of Broadmoor's many winter creatures, learn how animals survive the winter, play games in the snow, drink hot chocolate, and much more! Pre-registration required. Sign up for single sessions or all four! | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 02/21/12-
02/24/12 | Natick |
PUDDLESTOMPERS February Vacation Nature ProgramPresented by PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration February 21-February 24, 2012 Let us lead your children in discovering the beauty and wonder of late winter and early spring during PUDDLESTOMPERS February Vacation Week Drop-Off Program. Activity will be based indoors, and we will venture out on the trails as much as temperature and weather allow. Learn about how animals survive the winter and why evergreens keep their leaves. Look for animal tracks and other signs of winter activity. Investigate the reappearance of animals and the new growth of plants as Mother Nature... | PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration | 02/21/12-
02/24/12 | Newton |
Owl Prowl Adventure for All AgesPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 25, 2012 Ever wondered if an owl really is as smart as they say? Why don't we hear them when they fly? Just how far can an owl see? Come with the whole family to learn about owl calls, behavior and habitat and search for our frequent evening owl visitors, the screech owl and great horned owl. Pre-registration required. Instructions and Directions: This programs includes walking over uneven terrain in limited light. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 02/25/12 | Natick |
Full Moon Owl ProwlPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary March 2, 2012 Sound is one of the best ways to locate and identify owls. Learn about their calls, behavior and habitat. Join us on the prowl as we walk through moonlit fields and forests listening for screech and great horned owls. Pre-registration required. Note: This program includes walking over uneven terrain in limited light. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 03/02/12 | Natick |
$2 College Night at the Boston Common Frog PondPresented by Boston Common Frog Pond at Boston Common November 29, 2011-March 13, 2012 $2 College Night premieres the season with a special night of skating for college students every Tuesday beginning November 15 from 5-9pm. Students from all Boston-area campuses are invited to come down for ice skating for a special price of $2.00 with current student i.d. Equipment rentals will be available for on-site for those who do not have their own skates. WERS 88.9 FM will provide the music on College Night. | Boston Common Frog Pond | 11/29/11-
03/13/12 | Boston |
Boston Common Frog Pond Ice SkatingPresented by Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Common Frog Pond at Boston Common December 1, 2011-March 17, 2012 The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, one of America’s oldest and most treasured public parks. With a winter ice rink and skating school; a reflecting pool in the spring and fall; and a summer spray pool and children’s carousel; there is always a fun and exciting activity for residents and tourists alike. And the year-round café is a welcome respite no matter what the temperature. | Boston Parks and Recreation Department | 12/01/11-
03/17/12 | Boston |
Saint Patrick's Peace ParadePresented by Massachusetts Peace Action March 18, 2012 People's parade for peace, equality, jobs, social and economic justice. UNITE, PARTICIPATE, CELEBRATE! | Massachusetts Peace Action | 03/18/12 | Boston |
Bright Lights Winter Nights at Rose Kennedy Greenway at Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway December 22, 2011-March 20, 2012 The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy invites all to view “Bright Lights for Winter Nights” on the Greenway every evening through the spring equinox. “Bright Lights for Winter Nights” includes five new lighting elements and sculptures that highlight the Greenway’s four distinctive park designs.
“Bright Lights on Winter Nights” reminds Bostonians that the Greenway is a park for all the seasons, and is another reason to bundle up and enjoy... | | 12/22/11-
03/20/12 | Boston |
Budding Naturalists: Winter Explorations for Preschooler/Adult pairsPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary January 26-April 12, 2012 Discover nature with your preschooler! Each day is its own adventure including animal tracks, furry creatures and much more. During each program and short guided walk we will explore different habitats around the sanctuary and watch for the creatures that inhabit them. Maximum of 8 pairs. Pre-registration required. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 01/26/12-
04/12/12 | Natick |
25th annual Sheepshearing Festival at Gore PlacePresented by Gore Place at Gore Place April 28, 2012 Now celebrating its 25th year, this outdoor farm festival draws thousands to the 45 acre Governor Gore estate in Waltham, MA. Enjoy demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving and gardening at this outdoor event. Large crafts fair, live entertainment, wagon rides, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Admission is $15 adults, seniors and teens, children 12 and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food vendors on site. Free parking. No dogs or... | Gore Place | 04/28/12 | Waltham |
14th Annual Boston College Arts FestivalPresented by Boston College April 26-April 28, 2012 Every year, the Boston College Arts Festival brings the Boston College and surrounding communities together to celebrate the arts. Music, theater, dance, film screenings, art exhibitions and demonstrations, literary readings, children's activities, special events, and much more! | Boston College | 04/26/12-
04/28/12 | Chestnut Hill |
PLATFORM 7: Tory Fari, Testing a World View (Again) Presented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum September 18, 2011-April 29, 2012 Boston-based sculptor Tory Fair creates objects and installations that address the gap between the real and imagined and what is physical and what is felt. In her most recent work she explores the relationship between the body and nature through cast, figurative sculpture. As part of deCordova’s ongoing PLATFORM series, in which the Museum invites emerging and mid-career artists to create work specifically for deCordova's site, Fair presents Testing a World View (Again) for the Pollack... | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | 09/18/11-
04/29/12 | Lincoln |
Temporary Public Art InstallationPresented by Constellation Center at Kendall Square October 12, 2011-April 30, 2012 ConstellationCenter is pleased to announce the opening of its second public art installation. The exhibit is located at Athenaeum Street and Kendall Street in Kendall Square. This site will be the future home of ConstellationCenter, a performing arts center combining the highest standards of production and performance excellence, with multiple venues for film, music, opera, dance, and drama.
The public art installation officially opens on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 and will... | Constellation Center | 10/12/11-
04/30/12 | Boston |
Antique Car Rally: June 2, 2012Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village June 2, 2012 When Old Sturbridge Village first opened in 1946, visitors toured the museum in their cars. To commemorate those early days, we will be showcasing pre-1946 automobiles during the Antique Car Rally. See how early 20th-century transportation compares to the early 19th century. | Old Sturbridge Village | 06/02/12 | Sturbridge |
33rd Annual Cambridge River FestivalPresented by Cambridge Arts Council June 2, 2012 Join us for this one-day celebration of the arts, attracting 200,000 annually. This FREE event along the banks of the Charles River features jazz, folk, roots and world music performances, dance, art demonstrations, family art-making activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople! | Cambridge Arts Council | 06/02/12 | |
20th Annual Against the Tide EventPresented by Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition at Hopkinton State Park June 23, 2012 Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s 20th Anniversary of the Against the Tide event Dates: June 23, 2012 & August 18, 2012 Locations: DCR’s Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton MA & DCR’s Nickerson State Park, Brewster MA Times: 7am-Noon Description of the event: One mile competitive swim, one mile recreational swim, two mile kayak, three mile walk, five K recreational run and/or five K competitive run to support breast cancer prevention. Participate in one,... | Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition | 06/23/12 | Hopkinton |
Independence Day: July 4, 2012Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village July 4, 2012 Old Sturbridge Village celebrates Independence Day each year, with a spectacular fireworks display over the Village Countryside in addition to OSV’s regular daytime activities. Visitors can sign a giant Declaration of Independence and play 1830s-style “Base-ball.” The evening celebration includes music, magic, family games and activities followed by a 30-minute fireworks display at dusk. Beer, wine, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks, are offered for sale, or visitors can... | Old Sturbridge Village | 07/04/12 | Sturbridge |
Boo in the Zoo at Stone ZooPresented by Stone Zoo at Stone Zoo October 22, 2011-September 23, 2012 Children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals. Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Other haunted happenings offered throughout the day include: creepy crafts, ghoulish games, howling costume contests, and a haunted maze! | Stone Zoo | 10/22/11-
09/23/12 | Stoneham |
Cyrus E. Dallin 150th Anniversary EventsPresented by Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum January 18-November 4, 2012 Join us for exciting programs throughout the year that celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Cyrus Dallin!
(Events take place at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum unless noted otherwise.)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 7:00 pm
“CYRUS THE GREAT”: DEAN OF NEW ENGLAND SCULPTORS
Illustrated Talk and Sculpture Demonstration by Jonathan and Daniel J. Fairbank @ Arlington Town Hall Auditorium, 730 Mass. Ave., Arlington,... | Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum | 01/18/12-
11/04/12 | Arlington |
Guided River & Harbor ToursPresented by Charles River Canoe & Kayak June 23, 2011 - Ongoing Amazing experiences on the Charles River and Boston Harbor, including:
* Skyline & Sunset Tours - Spectacular Skyline Views from Kendall Square
* Boston Harbor Tours - Experience the Harbor from Kendall Square
* Barbeque Tours - Paddling & Food from Allston or Kendall Square
* Moonlight Canoe Tours - Relaxing Evening Canoe Tour from Newton
* Custom Tours & Events - Unforgettable Group Outings Just for You
* Eco-Tours - See... | Charles River Canoe & Kayak | 06/23/11-
Ongoing | |
