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Close Encounters of the Wild Kind - Multiple Dates
See website
rwparkzoo.org
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Providence, RI
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Weekends in May, daily June - August then weekends in September. Various times. Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Guests can now choose to feed the giraffes or the harbor seals for $20 per person, or experience an interactive close encounter with one of the Zoo's small animal ambassadors for $10 per person. See Zoo website for times for each encounter. There is limited capacity for all of the encounters, and tickets must be purchased at Zoo admissions on the day of your visit. Encounters are very popular, so visitors would be wise plan their day so that they can buy their tickets soon after the Zoo opens at 9 am. There are some age restrictions and other requirements for safety and fees for all close encounters are in addition to regular Zoo admission charges.
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Adoption Informational Event for Families of Color
See website
www.mareinc.org
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Randolph
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Saturday, May 4, 2013. 9 am - Noon. Jonathan Belcher House, 360 North Main Street, Randolph.
Join the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) for a unique
opportunity to learn about children of color who are waiting for
adoption in your community. The session is free and open to the public.
Come speak with families who have adopted from foster care, and social
workers from local agencies. Light breakfast will be served.
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Marine Mammal Day
See website
bpzoo.org
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New Bedford
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Saturday, May 4, 2013. 1 - 4 pm. Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Would you know what to do if you came across a young seal on a beach?
Visit the zoo today and meet some of the people who rescue and care for
stranded marine mammals. Watch a harbor seal training session and meet
the keepers. On-going marine mammal crafts and activities.
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ParentTalk Used Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sales
See website
www.parenttalk.info
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Needham
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Saturday, May 4, 2013. 8:30 am - 1 pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 1132 Highland Ave.
Quality Children's Items (0-8) at Bargain Prices! In 1993, Parent Talk held its first Used Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale. This now twice-yearly event is attended by hundreds of shoppers, and all un-sold items are donated to local charitable organizations that rely on these goods to serve families in need.
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Star Wars Day
See website
www.childrensmuseumineaston.org
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N. Easton
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Saturday, May 4, 2013. 10 am - 2 pm. The Children's Museum in Easton.
Come you must, dressed in your best Star Wars attire, to the Children's Museum to celebrate Star Wars Day. Be amazed by Jedi Master Awesome Robb's (mind) tricks at Noon, use the power of the Force to defeat the Sith with light sabers, meet Anakin Skywalker, make your own R2-D2 droid, refuel with galactic snacks and more! *There is an event fee of $2.50 plus admission for this special event and May the Fourth Be With You!
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Mom's Day Crafts - Multiple Dates
See website
www.childrensmuseumineaston.org
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N. Easton
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Tuesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 9, 2013. 2:30 - 4:30 pm. The Children's Museum In Easton.
Join artist and educator, Allyson Bizer Knox as she leads children in heartwarming crafts to give to mom or a special woman in their life. We will use everyday objects to create handmade gifts that mom will be sure to love. Activities are free with Museum admission.
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Frog Watch, Part 1
See website
www.bpzoo.org
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New Bedford
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Saturday, May 11, 2013. 1 - 3 pm. Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Do you like frogs? Would you like to help scientists keep track of wild populations of native frogs and toads? Find out how to help at our Frog Watch training. Part 2 will be held on Saturday, May 25 from 1 - 3 pm. For more information, or to register, please call 508-991-6178 x 31.
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Sheep Day / Earth Day
See website
www.soulehomestead.org
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Middleboro
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Saturday, May 11, 2013. 10 am - 3 pm. Soule Homestead Education Center.
Earth Day is officially in April, but our event will be held rain or shine on Saturday,
May. Activities and programs on a wide variety of
practices pertaining primarily to sheep farming, shearing, and the
processing of wool. Demonstrations will include spinning,
weaving, rug hooking and rug braiding. Activities especially for
children are washing fleece, carding, spinning and felting wool, along
with making crafts using wool and recycled materials. Hot dogs and refreshments will be
available.
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Brockton Memorial Day Parade
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Brockton
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Monday, May 27, 2013. 10 am. Leaves from War Memorial Building.
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ABCs of Science - Multiple Dates
See website
www.childrensmuseumineaston.org
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N. Easton
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Fridays, May 17, 24 and 31, 2013. 10 - 11 am. Children's Museum in Easton.
From Aeronautics to Zoetropes, this class will introduce the fascinating
world of science to curious toddlers. They will be able to explore
different words each week and learn more about science with each visit.
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Endangered Species Day
See website
bpzoo.org
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New Bedford
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Friday, May 17, 2013. 10 am - 1 pm. Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Celebrate National Endangered Species Day at the zoo! Take a walking
tour of our current and former endangered species, grab an endangered
species coloring sheet and visit a discovery station to learn the
stories of some of these rare animals.
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James and the Giant Peach
See website
www.pacmetrowest.org
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Framingham
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Friday - Sunday, May 17 - 19, 2013. See website for performance times. Performing Arts Center of Metrowest.
PAC is proud to present "James and the Giant Peach" featring students in grades 3-6. James is young boy who discovers a magical, giant peach in the garden. He
escapes into this peach, and during his journey, he makes new friends
and discovers the joys of freedom and friendship.
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Touch a Truck
See website
www.sscps.org/
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Abington
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Sunday, May 19, 2013. 10 am - 1 pm. Abington Town Hall.
Visit a magically transformed parking lot as we create an interactive play museum for kids of all ages. Give your children an up close experience with public service vehicles, construction equipment and the Channel 4 mobile accuweather lab! Super memories guaranteed!
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Candy Land Day
See website
www.childrensmuseumineaston.org
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N. Easton
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013. 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Children's Museum in Easton.
Step into the magical world of Princess Lolly and set down the Rainbow
Path as this lively childhood game comes to life. Crafts and activities
inspired by the Candy Land game will be offered throughout the day. Be
sure to leap over to Cupcake Commons and enjoy a frozen treat from
Somerset Creamery, scamper over to the Gingerbread House and meet a real
gingerbread kid, dodge obstacles at Licorice Lagoon, and top off your
adventure inside Candy Castle where a surprise awaits you!
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Exploring Music with Kerry - Multiple Dates
See website
childrensmuseumineaston.org
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N. Easton
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Wednesday, May 22 and May 29, 2013. 10 - 10:45 am. Children's Museum in Easton.
You will get the chance to participate in a variety of creative musical
activities such as singing, rhythm-making, and dramatic interpretation.
By listening and moving to the music, you will learn about the many
different forms and styles!
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Bridgewater Memorial Day Parade
See website
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Bridgewater
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Monday, May 25, 2009. Parade leaves from Stetson and Broad Streets ending at the town Common. www.bridgewaterma.org.
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Canton Memorial Day Parade
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Canton
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Monday, May 25, 2009. 9 am. Leaves from Canton High School and proceeds down Washington Street to Veterans Memorial Park.
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Stoughton Memorial Day Parade
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Stoughton
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Monday, May 25, 2009. 9 am. Leaves from Public Works and proceeds to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Pearl Street Cemetery then Stoughton Town Hall. www.stoughton.org.
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Easton Memorial Day Parade
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Easton
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Monday, May 27, 2013. 10:15 am. Starts at Sixth and Walnut Streets.
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Fall River Memorial Day Parade
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Fall River
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Monday, May 27, 2013. 1 pm. Leaving from Kennedy Park.
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