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2012 Evening Under The Stars-Wednesday Morning Family Friendly Performances

www.sscmusic.org

      Hingham

Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Wednesday mornings are popular with the whole family! Puppeteer Dan Butterworth 

see website for details 


Aqua Kids Day - Ongoing

www.neaq.org

      Boston
Every Friday Morning.  10 am - 12 pm.  New England Aquarium.  Enjoy activities especially for families with young children throughout the morning. Hear stories, create art projects and see Live Animal Presentations in the Curious George Discovery Corner!

Evening Under The Stars - Puppeteer Dan Butterworth

www.ssmusic.org

      Hingham

Wednesday, August 1, 2012. 10 AM

Wednesday mornings are popular with the whole family!  Evenings Under the Stars presents family-friendly performances:   culminating with Puppeteer Dan Butterworth on Wednesday, August 1. 

All concerts take place in the Jane Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive, Hingham




Family Art Cart - Ongoing

www.mfa.org

      Boston
Every Saturday and Sunday.  Museum of Fine Arts.  Discover the MFA with fun (and educational!) activities designed for children ages 4 and up to do with adults in the galleries. Piece together puzzles, learn mythical tales, and uncover ancient Egyptian mysteries. Choose from our ever-changing array of interactive activities, books and Art Cards. Borrow a tote bag equipped with a sketch-book and colored pencils, and the Cart's staff will point you on your way! Look for the Family Art Cart in the Shapiro Family Courtyard.

Feed the Animals - ONGOING
See website
www.ssnsc.org

      Norwell
Wednesdays at 3 pm and Saturdays at 10 am.  South Shore Natural Science Center. 

Come watch a naturalist feed the animals at the Nature Center.  Learn more about what some turtles eat, where some amphibians live, and other interesting things about the animals in the EcoZone.

Independence Mall Summer of Science
See website
www.independencemall.com

      Kingston
Wednesdays through August 19, 2012.  See website for actual times.  Independence Mall.  Join us for free fun science activities each week in Center Court. July 11th Curious Critters Animal Presentation. July 16th Barn Babies Traveling Petting Zoo. July 25th Mad Science Workshop. August 1 Reptile Circus Reptile Exhibit. August 8th Children's Museum of Easton science Exhibit. August 15th Mad Science Workshop.



Plimoth Plantation Summer Shakespeare Series
See website
www.plimoth.org

      Plymouth
Shows run July 18 - September 1, 2012.  See website for exact days and times.  Plimoth Plantation.  On July 18th, the curtain will rise on Plimoth Plantation's third spectacular season of live Shakespeare repertory theatre. Enjoy a seven week run of Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew in the Museum’s Shelby Cullom Davis Gallery. Alternating evenings, Hamlet will come to life Wednesday and Friday nights from 8-10 pm and The Taming of the Shrew on Thursday and Saturday respectively.

Tales from the Wild - Ongoing
(781) 659-2559
www.ssnsc.org

      Norwell
Fridays throughout the year.  10:30 - 11 am.  South Shore Natural Science Center. 

For children ages 3 - 5.

Berklee Stars at SSC

www.ssmusic.org

      Hingham

Friday's, July 6, 13, 27 and Friday August, 3, 2012. 7 PM

New this year, an exciting collaboration between SSC and Berklee School of Music offers Berklee Stars at SSC, a Friday night entertainment series.  Berklee’s finest hit the stage with Soul of a Man on Friday, July 6, Cameron Gilpin on Friday, July 13, Amelia Ali on Friday, July 27 and Joanna Teters on Friday, August 3.
 

All concerts take place in the Jane Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive, Hingham




Evening Under The Stars 2012 Concert Series

www.sscmusic.org

      Hingham

Friday, August, 3, 2012. Joanna Teters will be performing. Please see website for more details.

South Shore Conservatory (SSC) is pleased to announce their Evenings Under the Stars (EUS) 2012 performances.  Now in its 16th season, this popular outdoor concert series draws audiences from all around the Greater Boston area.  

 

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Roger Williams Park Zoo-

www.rwpzoo.org

      Providence, RI

Wednesday, August 8, 2012. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. A Birthday Party for Amber, a Masai giraffe!

Roger Williams Park Zoo's Animal Birthday Party Club is returning this year with five fun animal birthdays from May through August. Sponsored by Washington Trust and Friendly’s, the Animal Birthday Party Club is offering kids who join in the celebrations at the Zoo a chance to win a Zoofari birthday party of their own, or even an up-close giraffe encounter.  For more details see www.rwpzoo.org


The Mass Cruisers, Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place- Multiple Dates

www.patriotplace.com

      Foxboro

Thursday, August, 9 and Thursday August, 23rd, 2012.  3 - 7 pm.  The Mass Cruisers Auto Club, Bass Pro Shops and Patriot Place want you to once again enjoy your evening of cruising nostalgia and fun!

Convenient free shuttle service between Bass Pro Shops and the South and North Marketplace is provided for your dining, shopping and entertainment convenience. The shuttle runs every 20 minutes from 4:00pm to 8:30pm with pickup locations at Bass pro Shops, the South Marketplace at Christmas Tree Shops and the North Marketplace outside of Davio's.

Bring the whole family. Kids can enjoy watching the Thursday night fish feeding at the Bass Pro Shops 34,000 gallon aquarium, walk the Ocean Spray Nature Trail out back while mom shops and dad bench races with fellow auto enthusiasts or looks over the latest in hunting, fishing, boating, sporting and camping gear. Cruise on over!


Quincy August Moon Festival
See website
      Quincy
Sunday, August 23, 2009. 1400 Hancock Street. A family event offering entertainment for more than 10,000 people of all ages. Traditional and modern Asian music and dace as well as children's area with games and crafts. www.quincyasianresources.org.

Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival

www.plymouthchamber.com

      Plymouth
Saturday, August, 25, 2012. 10:30 am - 7 pm. Plymouth Waterfront, Water St. Enjoy over 200 artisan and crafter booths, food vendors, 2 stages of live entertainment, Festival Carnival, Motor Head's Cruise-In Car Show, "America's Hometown" Plymouth Idol competition, Ducky Dash and much more!


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