Free & Low Cost Things to Do August 2021
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August 2021 Free and Low-Cost Things To Do “Reg” dates are the dates that registration begins for a particular activity. If you would like a copy of this list with clickable links emailed to you, email: [email protected] July 30 Rescheduled Wildlife Encounters at Memorial Park in Maynard Center for Ages 4 & Up, 10:30 Free Register now See an African fox, hedgehog, bullfrog and more. https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MAYNARD&curID=523394 August 1 Tales from Drumlin Farm online thru Sudbury Library for all ages, 4-4:30. Join Miss Amy for an Free Drop in up-close visit with a farm animal, animal facts, and a story. Goodnow Library - Videos | Facebook August 1 Free First Sunday at Worcester Art Museum, 10-4:00. 1:00 Docent Tour. Unvaccinated are Free Drop in advised to wear masks. Hours and Admission | Worcester Art Museum August 2 STEM Program with Ms. Casey at Maynard Library: Rain Forests, 3:00 on the Patio, Ages 5+ Free Reg. now Learn about the rainforest animals that live there and create a diorama. Rain date Aug. 3 August 2 Puppy Training Basics with Beth Adamec of Sweet Wag Dog Training thru Sudbury Library, 7pm Free Reg. now You will learn how puppies learn, how to house train, and how to stop unwanted behaviors. Virtual program: 08/02/2021 | Puppy Training Basics | Goodnow Library (assabetinteractive.com) August 2 Outdoor Baby Storytime (0-2) with Ms. Casey on the Patio at Maynard Library, 11-11:30 Free Reg. now Songs, stories, and rhymes. Masks required. https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MAYNARD&curID=516978 August 2 Music Makers Live on the Lawn at Martha Mary Chapel in Sudbury, 35 Dutton Rd., 10:30-11 Free Drop in All ages will enjoy the music and singing! Bring a blanket to sit on. Facebook Live if rain. August 2 Outdoor Baby Time at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St., for ages 0-12 mos., 11-11:30. Free Drop in Songs, rhymes and short stories in the Sudbury Road garden. Rain cancels. August 2 Stories for Ages 4-7 under the tent at Harvard Library, 1:30-2:00. Longer, more complex picture Free Reg. now books, fingerplays & songs. Older sibs welcome. https://forms.gle/ku8orCyKE8NYZXoC6 August 2 Mother Goose on the Loose Early Literacy for Ages 0-2 at Harvard Library under the tent. 10:30 Free Reg. now Rhymes, songs, puppets, stories, developmental tips. https://forms.gle/ku8orCyKE8NYZXoC6 August 2 Songs & Stories for Ages 1 ½ to 5 at Boxboro Library, 427 Mass. Ave., 11-11:30. Silly songs, Free Reg. now simple stories and rhymes for preschoolers. EventKeeper : EK Form August 2 Weekly Crafts for Ages 5-10 outside at Boxboro Library, 3-4:00, or pick up a take-home kit. Free Reg. now EventKeeper : EK Form (take-home kits are first come, first served) August 2 Cape Cod Children’s Museum is Free thru Highland Street Foundation today, 10:00-2:00 Free Reservation 508-539-8788 or [email protected] Reserved entrance times to limit capacity Required in effect. Located in Mashpee. https://capecodchildrensmuseum.org/august-adventure-day/ August 3 & 4 Walden Pond Storytime on the Patio at the Main Beach, 915 Walden Street, Concord, 1-2:00 $8 Drop in Picture book stories about nature and Thoreau read aloud for young children accompanied by pkg. fee an adult. 978-369-3254 or twitter@waldenpondstate to check parking availability. August 3 Pumpernickel Puppets “Sir George & the Dragon” available all day thru Littleton Library, 8-8:00 Free Reg. now Includes behind-the-scenes info. & colorful puppet characters who stimulate creativity & imagination 08/03/2021 | Pumpernickel Puppets--Sir George and the Dragon | Reuben Hoar Library (assabetinteractive.com) August 3 Alphabits Program at Bedford Library for Ages 2-5, Outside in the Shade, 10:30. Explore the letter Free Reg. now of the week with stories, songs, rhymes, the I Spy board and a take-home activity. Zoom if rain. Alphabits - Bedford Free Public Library (bedfordlibrary.net) August 3 Outdoor Socially Distanced Mother Goose Storytime for ages infant and older, Westford Library Free Reg. now Mask required for ages 2 & up, bring blanket/chairs. Program will Zoom in rainy weather. 10:30 http://www.libraryinsight.com/EventSignUp.asp?t=228287397&jx=evp&lmx=%CF%60c%23%AB%A4p August 3 Brazilian Beats Family Music Program for all ages at Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd, Lincoln 10:30 Free Drop in Under the tent with the Sulinha Boucher Trio. Educational themes, silver award - Parents Choice. August 3 Drop-in Outside Storytime for ages 3-6 w/ Sarah & Denise at Lincoln Library, 3 Bedford Rd, 10:00 Free August 3 Outdoor Rockabye Beats Family Concert at Westford Library, 6:30-7:30. Listen from your car, or Free Reg. now bring a blanket and chairs to sit outside by the stage. August 4 is the rain date. http://www.libraryinsight.com/EventSignUp.asp?t=228287397&jx=evp&lmx=%CF%60c%23%AA%A4s August 3 Zoom Storytime for Ages 0-3 thru Acton Library, 10:30-11. Books, puppets, rhymes, music and Free Reg. now movement. EventKeeper : EK Form August 3 Outside Storytime for Ages 5 & Under held at W. Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St, Concord Free Drop in Stories, songs, rhymes & craft. Inside Fowler library w/masks if rain, 1322 Main Street. August 3 Outdoors Big Kid Storytime for ages 5-10 at Boxboro Library, 427 Mass. Ave., 3:30-4:00 Free Reg. now Share & discuss longer, more complex stories that were specifically written for elementary- aged children including folk tales, biographies & adventures. EventKeeper : EK Form August 3 Outdoor Storytime for Ages 3 & Up with Mr. Mark at Memorial Park in Maynard Center, 10:30 Free Reg. now Through the power of stories kids will travel to the far-reaches of their imaginations! Register: [email protected] August 4 & 5 “Show us Your Wild Side” Animal Costume Photo Shoot at Boxboro Library, 427 Mass. Ave. 12-3 Free Drop in Dress as your favorite animal and get your photo taken with some wild pals. Prizes. August 4 Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River free thru Highland Street Foundation, 10-5:00 Free Verify Avail. 508-672-0033, [email protected] Capacity limits and masks for ages 5+ required. August 4 Family Storytime at Bedford Library with Ms. Elaine & Ms. Bethany, outside in the shade, 10:30 Free Reg. now For zoom link in case of rain: Family Storytime - Bedford Free Public Library (bedfordlibrary.net) August 4 Curious Creatures Show outdoors at Boardinghouse Park, 40 French St., Lowell, 11:00. Free Drop in 10:00 free healthy snacks and a free book, show begins at 11:00. Rain or high heat moves show to Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St. www.facebook.com/freefunforkids August 4 Goat Yoga with Cultivate Care Farm at Randall Library, 365 Great Rd., Stow, 4:00-5:00 Free Drop in Join young goats on the deck, bring your own yoga mat. Youth Services | Stow MA (stow-ma.gov) August 4 Drop-in Outdoor Storytime for Ages 5 & Under at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St. 10 or 10:30 Free August 4 Pajama Storytime at Weston Library with the Weston Fire Department, 87 School Street, 6-6:45 Free Reg. now Held outdoors. Read a story with a fire fighter, listen to a fire safety review, and touch the fire engine! https://westonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pajama-storytime-with-the-fire-department-2/ August 4 Summer Storytime with Mrs. Haduch outside at Littleton Library for Ages 4 & up, 11:30-12:15 Free Reg. now 08/04/2021 | Wednesday Summer Story Times with Mrs. Haduch | Reuben Hoar Library (assabetinteractive.com) August 4 Learn Tips for Training, Understanding and Speaking Dog with Bonnie from Bark Busters, 3-4:00 Free Reg. now Professional dog trainer, Bonnie Ober will be outside with helpful information for dog owners! http://www.libraryinsight.com/EventSignUp.asp?t=228287397&jx=evp&lmx=%CF%60c%2D%A9%AD%7C August 4 Storytime under the tent at Harvard Library for Ages 2 & 3, 10:30, older sibs welcome. Theme- Free Reg. now based storytime, songs, feltboard, fingerplays. https://forms.gle/ku8orCyKE8NYZXoC6 August 4 Goats & Giggles for Ages 1-5 with a parent at Chip-in Farm, 201 Hartwell Rd., Bedford, 10-11:00 $15 Reg. now Join the farmers to meet baby goats who you can play, run & cuddle with. Photos welcome. Masks & hand washing required, parent & sibs under 1 year free. https://www.farmershelpers.com/calendar.html August 4 Fitchburg Art Museum free today thru Highland Street Foundation, 12-7:00, Hands-on art making, Free Drop in and learning lounges. https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/august-adventures/ Masks for unvaccinated. August 4 Open Farmyard at Lands Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, 3-5 pm, geared toward age 2 ½ -7 Free Drop-in Visit chickens, bunnies, and goats, then plant, water and harvest in the garden, followed by a craft. Information: https://landssake.org/education/open-farm-yard/ August 5 Summer Night Sounds Virtual Program thru Carlisle Library, 6:30-7:30 for Ages 3 & Up. Join this Free Reg. now Hands-On Nature workshop and learn to decipher which fascinating creature is making that noise! 08/05/2021 | Summer Night Sounds | Gleason Public Library (assabetinteractive.com) August 5 Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises in N.E. Waters Zoom program thru Groton Library, 7-8:00 pm Free Reg. now Learn about the most common species in our area from a Marine Biologist – the largest Finback Whale to the smallest Harbor Porpoise, as well as Humpback whale research.