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. LibraryInsight
August 5 Family Outdoor Storytime at Acton Library, 486 Main St., 10:30-11:30, for ages 3 & Older Free Drop in Tails & Tales-themed picture books, singing, yoga, on library lawn. Bring a blanket. Inside if rain.
August 5 Family Outdoor Storytime at Martha Mary Chapel, 35 Dutton Rd., with Sudbury Library, 10:30-11 Free Drop in Join Miss Amy & Miss Heidi for animal-themed stories, songs & movement. If rain, Facebook Live.
August 5 Red Sox Wally is Making Books Come Alive thru Littleton Library, 4-4:45, virtual program Free Reg. now Interactive reading adventure shows kids how to use sounds, actions & imagination when reading. 08/05/2021 | Red Sox Wally is Making Books Come Alive | Reuben Hoar Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 5 Kidleidoscope Pre-K & Elementary Story & Related Farm Activity at Great Brook Farm, 10:30-11:30 $3 Drop-in Meet under the Pavilion, geared toward ages 4-6, 165 North Rd., Carlisle. 978-369-6312 pkg. fee
August 5 & 6 Meet Farm Animals at Great Brook Farm State Park, 165 North Rd., Carlisle, 1-2:00, 978-369-6312 $3 Drop-in Meet near the ice cream stand and see sheep, goats, alpacas, chickens, rabbits, dairy cows. pkg. fee
August 5 Guided Storywalk of DB Johnson’s picture book about Thoreau at Walden Pond, 10-11:30 am $8 Drop-in Meet a park interpreter at the Thoreau House Replica, then walk the ½ mile accessible trail pkg. fee together for a storywalk. 915 Walden Street. Call 978-369-3254 to check parking availability.
August 5 Virtual Storytime with Dorrie from Fowler Library, Concord, for Ages 5 and Under, 10-10:30 Free Reg. now 08/05/2021 | Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 and under | Concord Free Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 5 Xscape into Comix with Professional Cartoonist LJ-Baptiste! thru Concord Library via Zoom, 4-5:00 Free Reg. now If you love cartoons, drawing, animation, join the creator of the positive msg. Comixscape series. 08/05/2021 | Xscape into Comix | Concord Free Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 5 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 5 Summer Art by the Brook-Shell Art, held on the picnic tables behind Nashoba Brook Bakery *Suggested Drop in (152 Commonwealth Ave, W. Concord), 4-6:00. Inside the Art Room if rain. Includes instructions donation and all supplies. *15/person or $25 any size family.
August 6 Learn About Goats While Feeding them Oats, in-person family program at Groton Library Free Reg. now 10:30-12:00 - sign up for your time slot: Family: Goats in the Garden (signupgenius.com)
August 6 In-person Outdoor Animal World Experience at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St., 11-12:00 Free Reg. now Fun, interactive program featuring exotic animals from around the world. Meet in the garden. 08/06/2021 | Animal World Experience | Concord Free Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 6 Outdoor Drop-in Craft Lab at Fowler Library, 1322 Main St, Concord, Ages 12 & under, 11-12:00 Free
August 6 Preschool STEAM Storytime at Randall Library, 365 Great Rd, Stow, 10:30.Today’s topic: Let’s Free Drop in Explore Outside (weather permitting) meet at Town Center Park.. Youth Services | Stow MA (stow-ma.gov)
August 6 Outdoor Drop-in Crafternoon at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St., for ages 10 & under. 4-4:30 Free
August 6 Friday Night Free at the Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, 4:30-7:30. Masks for 2 & up. Free Reserv. Req’d Indoor & outdoor capacity limits. plan your visit | Discovery Museum (discoveryacton.org)
August 7 Meet Hodge Podge the Giant Puppet manned by Mr. Vinny from Toe Jam Puppet Band, 10-11:00 Free Reg. now Say hello and get a great picture! All ages welcome. Westford Library, 50 Main Street. http://www.libraryinsight.com/EventSignUp.asp?t=228287397&jx=evp&lmx=%CF%60c%2D%A8%A8r
August 7 Art, Nature & Play Series at the Ecotarium: Feather Fest, 10-4:30, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester $0-19* Ticket Req’d https://ecotarium.org/event/art-nature-and-play-series-feather-fest/ Meet feathered friends, paint & sculpt, test your bird skills, examine bird feet, take a guided bird walk, decipher bird sounds. Indoor exhibits will also be open. * Free for Blue Star families, ACM Reciprocal Museum Passes, Bank of America Museums on Us; $4 EBT-WIC-SNAP or Library pass (Boxboro, Harvard, Littleton). Other- wise, general admission is $19 adults, $14 kids 2 and older. Online purchase if not discounted.
August 7 Open Farmyard at Lands Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, 9-11 am, 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 7 Plant Play Storytime at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, 10:30-11:30, geared to ages 3-8 Free Register Outdoor program with nature-inspired stories, & songs. Plant Play - Native Plant Trust
August 8 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 8 Berkshire Museum free today thru Highland Street Foundation, 12-5:00. Capacity limits & masks Free Reservation encouraged. https://berkshiremuseum.org/visit/#reserve . Natural history and science museum.
August 9 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 9 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 9 Tails & Tales Read Aloud with Clare at Acton Library for all ages, 2:00. Listen to fairy tales, myths, Free Drop in & legends from around the world. Held outdoors, bring a blanket. Indoors if rain. 486 Main St.
August 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 Rockabye Beats Concert Live on the Library Lawn at Concord Library, 129 Main St., 11-11:30 Free Drop-in Family concert with rock ‘n’ roll, calypso, funk & blues songs, counting, dancing, & Spanish!
August 10 &11 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 10 The Greenway Carousel is free today thru Highland Street Foundation, 11:00-8:00. No reservation Free Drop in required. https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/events/the-greenway-carousel-3-2021-08-10/
August 10 Drop-in Outside Storytime for ages 3-6 w/ Sarah & Denise at Lincoln Library, 3 Bedford Rd, 10:00 Free
August 10 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 10 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%A4q
August 10 Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals show on the greenway at Chelmsford Library for Ages 4 & Up, 10:00 Free Reg. July 27 Stories, songs, and meet fun & friendly puppets. Register so zoom link can be sent if rain. Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals, for ages 4+; sign up online beg. 7/27 - Chelmsford Events & Programs - Chelmsford Public Library (libcal.com)
August 10 Outside 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 10 Toe Jam Puppet Band Outdoor Family Concert at Westford Library, 50 Main St., 6:30-7:30 Free Reg. now Rocking, high-energy show with music, laughs, fun. Bring a blanket or chairs. Rain date Aug. 11 http://www.libraryinsight.com/EventSignUp.asp?t=228287397&jx=evp&lmx=%CF%60c%23%AA%A4%7C
August 10 Groton Turtles: Tales of Persistence & Peril with Groton Turtle Conservation via Zoom, 7-8 pm Free Reg. now Learn about the biology, behavior, habitat, threats, conservation efforts, and ways your family can help protect local turtles. LibraryInsight
August 10 Red Sox Mascot Wally’s virtual “Making Books Come Alive” interactive reading adventure, 2:00 Free Reg. now Learn how to use sounds, actions & imagination in this fast-paced show designed to increase confidence and the joys of reading. Email childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary to register.
August 10 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 10 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 10 Book Bugs Farm Fun for Ages 2-6 at Chestnut Hill Farm, Southboro, 10-11:00. Farm story, $15/child* Reg. now craft, explore the farm. Adults and siblings under age 2 free. *$9 for Trustees members. Book Bugs: Farm Fun for Little Ones - The Trustees of Reservations
August 10-30 Take it and Make it Craft of an animal with a tail thru Littleton Library. Pick up any time after reg. Free Reg. now 08/10/2021 | Summer "Take It and Make It" Craft | Reuben Hoar Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 11 Springfield Museums are free today thru Highland Street Foundation, 10-5:00, First come, first Free Drop in served. https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/august-adventures-highland-street-foundation/ Recommended to arrive early to reserve time in the Dr. Seuss exhibit.
August 11 Baby Lapsit Storytime on the lawn at Boxboro Library, 11-11:30, for Ages 3 mos-18 mos. Free Reg. now 15-20 min songs, stories and rhymes followed by informal playgroup. EventKeeper : EK Form
August 11 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 11 Outdoor Storytime with Mrs. Haduch for Ages 4 & Up at Littleton Library, 11:30-12:15 Free Reg. now 08/11/2021 | Wednesday Summer Story Times with Mrs. Haduch | Reuben Hoar Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 11 Drop-in Outdoor Storytime for Ages 5 & Under at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St. 10 or 10:30 Free
August 11 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 11 Enjoy Jorey Hurley’s book, Nest, during a timed outdoor storywalk at Harvard Library, 1-2:30 Free Reg. now Read the story, climb into a human-sized nest, examine real nests, create a nest of your own. Email childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary for a time slot, 2 families every 15 min. Ages 5-11
August 11 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 12 Guided Storywalk of DB Johnson’s picture book about Thoreau at Walden Pond, 10-11:30 am $8 Drop-in Meet a park interpreter at the Thoreau House Replica, then walk the ½ mile accessible trail pkg. fee together for a storywalk. 915 Walden Street. Call 978-369-3254 to check parking availability.
August 12 Museum of African American History is free today thru Highland Street Foundation, 10-5:00 Free Timed Ticket Reserve your time to visit the Boston campus. https://www.maah.org/boscovidhrs
August 12 Kidleidoscope Pre-K & Elementary Story & Related Farm Activity at Great Brook Farm, 10:30-11:30 $3 Drop-in Meet under the Pavilion, geared toward ages 4-6, 165 North Rd., Carlisle. 978-369-6312 pkg. fee
August 12 & 13 Meet Farm Animals at Great Brook Farm State Park, 165 North Rd., Carlisle, 1-2:00, 978-369-6312 $3 Drop-in Meet near the ice cream stand and see sheep, goats, alpacas, chickens, rabbits, dairy cows. pkg. fee
August 12 Nature Connection Story Time for Ages 3-6 Live Online thru Carlisle Library, 10:30-11:00 am Free Reg. now Seasonally appropriate story followed by a sensory engagement activity. 08/12/2021 | Nature Connection Story Time Online (for Ages 3 to 6) | Gleason Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 12 Hands-on Nature: Fireflies! Thru Littleton Library, 3:30-4:30, Virtual Program for Families Free Reg. now Learn about these special nocturnal insects & the ways they have been used as sources of light in many cultures, their habits, lifestyles, and what makes fireflies’ cool light differ from warm light. Includes instructions for making a firefly catcher at home. 08/12/2021 | Hands on Nature: Magical Fireflies | Reuben Hoar Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 12 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 12 Family Outdoor Storytime at Acton Library, 486 Main St., 10:30-11:30, for ages 3 & Older Free Drop in Tails & Tales-themed picture books, singing, yoga, on library lawn. Bring a blanket. Inside if rain.
August 12-15 Bolton Fair, 318 Seven Bridges Rd., Lancaster. Agricultural, cultural, community fair & farmer’s Free 8/12 Ticket Req’d market. August 12th midway preview is free from 5-10 pm. The Bolton Fair | August 13 - 15, 2021
August 12 Family Outdoor Storytime at Martha Mary Chapel, 35 Dutton Rd., with Sudbury Library, 10:30-11 Free Drop in Join Miss Amy & Miss Heidi for animal-themed stories, songs & movement. If rain, Facebook Live.
August 12 Virtual Storytime for Ages 5 and Under with Dorrie from Fowler Library, 10-10:30 via zoom Free Reg. now 08/12/2021 | Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 and under | Concord Free Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 12 Virtual “Through Me to You” Puppet Show thru Concord Library for ages 3-7, 2-3:00. Meet Free Reg. now Newton & his puppet friends for songs & stories, then say “hi” to him at the end of the program. 08/12/2021 | Puppet Show with Through Me To You Puppetry, Ages 3-7 | Concord Free Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 12 Autism 101 Parent Workshop for Families with a newly diagnosed child, 7-9:00 pm. Strengths, Free Reg. by Aug 11 challenges, coping, advocating and transition planning. https://www.aane.org/event/online-open-aspergers-autism-101-a-workshop-for-parents-of-newly- diagnosed-children-teens-young-adults-through-age-22-8-12-21-700-pm-900-pm-et/
August 13 Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight author storytime and craft for ages 4 & up at Lexington Library Free Reg. beginning Event takes place on the Clark Street lawn of the Carey Library, 1874 Mass. Avenue. Aug. 2 at 7 pm https://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=gx&lmx=%CF%60c%2D%AB%ADr&v=3
August 13 Kids’ Crafts on the Lawn: Decorate Your Puppy! at Carlisle Library for ages 3 & up, 10-12:30 Free Reg. Aug. 1 Email [email protected] to schedule your family’s time slot. Face masks required.
August 13 Worcester Art Museum free today thru Highland Street Foundation, 10-4:00. Tickets available Free Tickets online or in person. https://www.worcesterart.org/ Masks advised for unvaccinated.
August 13 Outdoor Drop-in Craft Lab at Fowler Library, 1322 Main St, Concord, Ages 12 & under, 11-12:00 Free
August 13 Outdoor Drop-in Crafternoon at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St., for ages 10 & under. 4-4:30 Free
August 13 Friday Night Free at the Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, 4:30-7:30. Masks for 2 & up. Free Reserv. Req’d Indoor & outdoor capacity limits. plan your visit | Discovery Museum (discoveryacton.org)
August 14 Drumlin Farm free today thru Highland Street Foundation. Timed tickets purchased online only, Free Ticket Req’d not available onsite. Masks required in enclosed spaces and bathrooms. Open 10:00-5:00. https://www.massaudubon.org/news-events/special-events/general-special-events/august-adventures
August 14 Corn Picking at Verrill Farm with Steve & the Farm Crew for a hands-on experience! 6-7:00 am Free Reservation Meet at 6:00 am sharp to help the farmers and take home 1 dozen ears of corn for your family. Required https://verrillfarm.com/events/calendar/ Farm located at: 11 Wheeler Road, Concord.
August 14 Butterfly Festival at Broad Meadow Brook Audubon Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd, Worcester $6 Ages Ticket 12-4:00, wear a costume and win a prize. *Free for Mass. Audubon members. See caterpillars 3 & up* up close, do butterfly art, visit butterfly garden, kids activities, pollinator plant sale, walks, workshops. https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/broad-meadow-brook/news-events/butterfly-festiva l
August 14 Open Farmyard at Lands Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, 9-11 am, 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 15 All Access Afternoon at the Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, 3-4:30. Any family with a Free Reg. req’d child with a developmental disability is welcome to play and explore the museum’s ADA-compliant begin. Aug. 1 and universally designed exhibits. https://www.discoveryacton.org/event/all-access-afternoon-1
August 16 Children’s Museum at Holyoke free today thru Highland Street Foundation. Timed tickets online Free Ticket Req’d required, Ages 2+ mask required. https://www.childrensmuseumholyoke.org/calendar
August 16 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 16 Tails & Tales Read Aloud with Clare at Acton Library for all ages, 2:00. Listen to fairy tales, myths, Free Drop in & legends from around the world. Held outdoors, bring a blanket. Inside if rain. 486 Main St.
August 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 Weekly Crafts for Ages 5-10 outside at Boxboro Library, 3-4:00, or pick up a take-home kit. Free Reg. now (take-home kits are first come, first served) EventKeeper : EK Form
August 16 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 17 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%A4r
August 17 Stacey Peasley Concert outside on the Greenway at Chelmsford Library for all ages at 10:00 Free Register 8/3 Zoom link will be sent if rain. Lots of movement, singing, and imaginative play to enjoy. Concert with Stacey Peasley; all ages; sign up online beg. 8/3. - Chelmsford Events & Programs - Chelmsford Public Library (libcal.com)
August 17 Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, free today thru Highland Street Foundation, 10:00-5:00 Free Ticket Req’d Timed tickets will be available online starting at 10:00 on August 15th. https://www.icaboston.org/events/free-admission-august-adventures
August 17 & 18 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 17 Drop-in Outside Storytime for ages 3-6 w/ Sarah & Denise at Lincoln Library, 3 Bedford Rd, 10:00 Free
August 17 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 17 Outside 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 17 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 18 Magic by Scott Jameson Outside on the lawn at Boxboro Library, 427 Mass. Ave., 3:30-4:30. Free Reg. now To see some of what Scott can do: www.scottjameson.com EventKeeper : EK Form
August 18 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 18 Ben Rudnick & Friends outside 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 18 Drop-in Outdoor Storytime for Ages 5 & Under at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St. 10 or 10:30 Free
August 18 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 18 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 19 Zoom Pet Show through Boxboro Library, 4-5:00. Show your pet and tell some fun facts about Free Drop-in them, or just watch the show. Link: https://zoom.us/j/96594118180?pwd=c2VFbEFiUUhnQU9USk5zYXYrOEFHUT09
August 19 Family Outdoor Storytime at Acton Library, 486 Main St., 10:30-11:30, for ages 3 & Older Free Drop in Tails & Tales-themed picture books, singing, yoga, on library lawn. Bring a blanket. Inside if rain.
August 19 Kidleidoscope Pre-K & Elementary Story & Related Farm Activity at Great Brook Farm, 10:30-11:30 $3 Drop-in Meet under the Pavilion, geared toward ages 4-6, 165 North Rd., Carlisle. 978-369-6312 pkg. fee
August 19 & 20 Meet Farm Animals at Great Brook Farm State Park, 165 North Rd., Carlisle, 1-2:00, 978-369-6312 $3 Drop-in Meet near the ice cream stand and see sheep, goats, alpacas, chickens, rabbits, dairy cows. pkg. fee
August 19 Guided Storywalk of DB Johnson’s picture book about Thoreau at Walden Pond, 10-11:30 am $8 Drop-in Meet a park interpreter at the Thoreau House Replica, then walk the ½ mile accessible trail pkg. fee together for a storywalk. 915 Walden Street. Call 978-369-3254 to check parking availability.
August 19 Virtual Storytime for Ages 5 and Under with Dorrie from Fowler Library, 10-10:30 via zoom Free Reg. now 08/19/2021 | Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 and under | Concord Free Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 19 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 20 Virtual Family-Friendly Singalong with Ed Morgan thru Concord Library, 10-10:30. Dance & Sing! Free Reg. now 08/20/2021 | Family Sing-Along with Ed Morgan | Concord Free Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 20 Outdoor Drop-in Crafternoon at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St., for ages 10 & under. 4-4:30 Free
August 20 Friday Night Free at the Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, 4:30-7:30. Masks for 2 & up. Free Reserv. Req’d Indoor & outdoor capacity limits. plan your visit | Discovery Museum (discoveryacton.org)
August 21 Plant Play Storytime at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, 10:30-11:30, geared to ages 3-8 Free Register Outdoor program with nature-inspired stories, & songs. Plant Play - Native Plant Trust
August 21 Open Farmyard at Lands Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, 9-11 am, 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 24 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%A4s
August 24 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 24 Book Bugs Farm Fun for Ages 2-6 at Chestnut Hill Farm, Southboro, 10-11:00. Farm story, $15/child* Reg. now craft, explore the farm. Adults and siblings under age 2 free. *$9 for Trustees members. Book Bugs: Farm Fun for Little Ones - The Trustees of Reservations
August 24 & 25 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 25 Drop-in Outdoor Storytime for Ages 5 & Under at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St. 10 or 10:30 Free
August 25 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 25 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 26 Summer Art by the Brook-3-D Recycled Art, held on the picnic tables behind Nashoba Brook *Suggested Drop in Bakery (152 Commonwealth Ave, W. Concord), 4-6:00. Inside the Art Room if rain. Includes donation instructions and all supplies. *15/person or $25 any size family.
August 26 Guided Storywalk of DB Johnson’s picture book about Thoreau at Walden Pond, 10-11:30 am $8 Drop-in Meet a park interpreter at the Thoreau House Replica, then walk the ½ mile accessible trail pkg. fee together for a storywalk. 915 Walden Street. Call 978-369-3254 to check parking availability.
August 26 Kidleidoscope Pre-K & Elementary Story & Related Farm Activity at Great Brook Farm, 10:30-11:30 $3 Drop-in Meet under the Pavilion, geared toward ages 4-6, 165 North Rd., Carlisle. 978-369-6312 pkg. fee
August 26 & 27 Meet Farm Animals at Great Brook Farm State Park, 165 North Rd., Carlisle, 1-2:00, 978-369-6312 $3 Drop-in Meet near the ice cream stand and see sheep, goats, alpacas, chickens, rabbits, dairy cows. pkg. fee
August 26 Outdoor Family Movie Night: Secret Life of Pets 2, 6:30-8:30 at Gleason Library, Carlisle Free Reg. now 08/26/2021 | Outdoor Family Movie Night | Gleason Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
August 27 Outdoor Drop-in Crafternoon at Concord Main Library, 129 Main St., for ages 10 & under. 4-4:30 Free
August 27 Cape Cod Museum of Art Fun, Games & Art Exploration, free thru Highland Street Foundation Free Register 10-4:00. Located in Dennis. https://www.ccmoa.org/augustadventures
August 27 Friday Night Free at the Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, 4:30-7:30. Masks for 2 & up. Free Reserv. Req’d Indoor & outdoor capacity limits. plan your visit | Discovery Museum (discoveryacton.org)
August 28 The Whalemobile Visits Groton Library – Outdoor Program behind the Library, 10:30-12:30 Free Reg. now Learn about Nile, a humpback whale born in 1987 living off the coast of Mass. LibraryInsight
August 28 Out of the Park Event on Boston Common with live screen of Red Sox game, free Fenway franks, Free Drop in music, activities, games, art. https://www.highlandstreet.org/programs/community-events/out-park
August 28 Open Farmyard at Lands Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, 9-11 am, 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 29 Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, free thru Highland Street Foundation, 9:00-5:00 Free Register https://www.massaudubon.org/program-catalog/wachusett-meadow/79492-august-adventures-free-discovery-day
August 31 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%A4%7C
August 31 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 31 Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, free today thru Highland Street Foundation, 12-7:00 Free Timed Ticket Enchanted: History of Fantasy Illustration & Land of Enchantment Outdoor Sculptures in addition to Rockwell paintings. All indoor visitors masked. Book arrival time: 413-931-2221 https://www.nrm.org/
2021 Blue Star Families Free Museum Admission Program https://bluestarfam.org/family-life/blue-star-museums/ Free admission to active duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reservists, thru Labor Day Discovery Museum Museum of Russian Icons Children’s Museum, Easton Peabody Essex Museum Museum of Fine Arts-Boston Worcester Art Museum Institute of Contemporary Art MIT Museum Ecotarium Old Sturbridge Village U.S.S. Constitution Museum
Museum Admission Using Your Massachusetts EBT Cards *also honors WIC cards. Photo ID required. Fee must be paid in CASH https://www.mass.gov/service-details/ebt-card-to-culture-organizations *Boston Children’s Museum 4 people admitted for $2 cash each Boston Museum of Science 4 people admitted for free to exhibit halls (no planetarium, butterfly, IMAX) Buttonwood Park Zoo 4 people admitted for 50% admission (age 3 & under free) *Cape Cod Children’s Museum 4 people admitted for $2 cash each Children’s Museum, Easton 2 people admitted for $4 cash each (not valid on special events) Children’s Museum, Holyoke 4 people admitted for $3 cash each Children’s Museum, Fall River 4 people admitted for $3 each Concord Museum 4 people admitted for $2 cash each DeCordova Museum 4 people admitted for $1 cash each (children under 12 always free) *Discovery Museum 6 people admitted for $1 cash each (includes NH EBT cards) *Ecotarium 4 people admitted for $4 cash each, traveling in the same car (no special events) Eric Carle Picture Book Museum 4 adults or children admitted for free Fitchburg Art Museum 4 people admitted for $2 cash each (no special events) Fruitlands, Harvard Free admission for the card holder Gore Place, Waltham 2 adults admitted for $5 cash each. 2 children free. Permanent storywalk on site. Hanover Theater, Worcester 4 tickets to most events at $8 each Harvard Art Museums 6 family members admitted for free *Harvard Science/Culture Museum 6 people admitted for free. (closed thru Summer 2021) https://www.aane.org/event/online-open- aspergers-autism-101-a-workshop-for-parents-of-newly-diagnosed-children-teens-young-adults-through-age-22-8-12-21-700-pm-900- pm-et/ Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 4 people admitted for $2 cash each (under 18 always free) Mass Audubon/Drumlin Farm 4 people admitted for free *Museum of Russian Icons 4 people admitted for $2 cash each Museum of Fine Arts 4 people admitted for $3 cash each (17 & under always free) *New England Aquarium 4 people admitted for $5 cash each (not IMAX or whale watches, ck website for reservations) *Old Sturbridge Village 4 people admitted for $3 cash each (not special events or evening programs) Peabody Essex Museum 4 people admitted free (children 16 and under free) Puppet Showplace Theater 4 people admitted for $3. Advanced reservation strongly encouraged. $3 virtual shows Rose Kennedy Greenway Carousel 4 free tickets upon showing EBT card *Springfield Museums 2 adults & up to 4 children admitted for $3 cash each (not for special events) Tower Hill Botanic Garden 4 people admitted for $2 cash each Umbrella Arts, Concord Automatically qualified for financial aid for art classes or workshops *Worcester Art Museum 4 people admitted for free (except Flora in Winter event) Worcester Historical Museum 4 people admitted for $2 cash each Wheelock Family Theatre 4 people admitted for $10 tickets (up to 20 tickets available per performance, call ahead) *Zoo New England 4 people admitted for $4 each, or $40 family membership (Franklin Park or Stone Zoos)
Library Passes Available at Area Libraries
Acton Memorial Library – www.actonmemoriallibrary.org Boston Children’s Museum, Garden in the Woods (Passes may be checked out by anyone over age 14 with a valid Minuteman Library Network card).
Bedford Free Public Library – www.bedfordlibrary.net Boston Children’s Museum, Discovery Museums, Mass. Audubon (Drumlin Farm), Mass. State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, N.E. Aquarium, Trustees (DeCordova & Fruitlands) Zoo New England (Stone & Franklin Park)
Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough – https://boxlib.org Animal Adventures, Boston Children’s Museum, Boston Harbor Islands, Concord Museum, Discovery Museums, Davis Farmland/Mega Maze, Ecotarium, Fitchburg Art Museum, Garden in the Woods, Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Museum of Science & Culture, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Orchard House (Alcotts), Mass. Audubon/Drumlin Farm, Mass. State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Russian Icons, Museum of Science, Mystic Aquarium, N.E. Aquarium, Old Sturbridge Village, Peabody Essex, Roger Williams Zoo, Tower Hill, Trustees (Fruitlands and Decordova), USS Constitution, Worcester Art Museum, Zoo New England. (Passes available to anyone with a valid C/W Mars library card who has less than $10 in outstanding fines).
Gleason Library, Carlisle – www.gleasonlibrary.org Concord Museum, Discovery Museums, Mass Audubon/Drumlin Farm, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Mass. State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, N.E. Aquarium, Peabody Essex, Tower Hill, Trustees (Fruitlands & DeCordova), USS Constitution, Worcester Art Museum, Zoo New England. (Please Note: Non-Carlisle residents who do not work in Carlisle can only reserve a pass after 12:00 noon on the day before its planned use by calling 978-369-4898)
Concord Free Public Library – www.concordlibrary.org Boston Harbor Islands, Boston Children’s Museum, Concord Museum, Discovery Museums, Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Museum of Natural History, House of 7 Gables, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Mass. State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Russian Icons, Museum of Science, N.E. Aquarium, Orchard House (Alcotts), Peabody Essex, Tower Hill, Trustees (Fruitlands & DeCordova), Zoo New England (Stone & Franklin Park).
Harvard Public Library – www.harvardpubliclibrary.org Boston Children’s Museum, Butterfly Place, Davis Farmland, Discovery Museums, Ecotarium, Garden in the Woods, Harvard Museum of Science and Culture, Harvard Art Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Mass State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Russian Icons, Museum of Science, N.E. Aquarium, Peabody Essex Museum, Tower Hill, Trustees (Fruitlands & DeCordova), U.S.S. Constitution, Worcester Art Museum. (Please Note: Passes may only be reserved by Harvard residents)
Lincoln Public Library – www.lincolnpl.org Boston Children’s Museum, Discovery Museums, Garden in the Woods, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Mass. Audubon (Drumlin Farm), Mass. State Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, N.E. Aquarium, Tower Hill, Trustees (Fruitlands & DeCordova), Zoo New England
Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton – www.littletonlibrary.org Butterfly Place, Concord Museum, Davis Farmland, Discovery Museums, Ecotarium, Fitchburg Art Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Mass. Audubon (Drumlin Farm), Mass. State Parks, Merrimack Repertory Theater, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, N.E. Aquarium, Old Sturbridge Village, One Stop Fun, Peabody Essex Museum, Tower Hill, Trustees (DeCordova & Fruitlands), U.S.S. Constitution, Worcester Art Museum, Zoo New England (Stone & Franklin Park) (Please Note: Passes are only available to Littleton residents and members of the Friends of the Reuben Hoar Library. Families are limited to 2 passes per week during school vacations.)
Maynard Public Library – www.maynardpubliclibrary.org Discovery Museums, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, Zoo New England (Stone & Franklin Park Zoos). Passes are available to anyone with a Minuteman Library Network card.
Goodnow Library, Sudbury – https://goodnowlibrary.org Boston Children’s Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Museum of Science, N.E. Aquarium, Peabody Essex.
J.V. Fletcher Library, Westford – www.westfordlibrary.org Concord Museum, Davis Farmland/Mega Maze, Discovery Museums, Institute of Contemporary Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Mass Audubon (Drumlin Farm), Mass. Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, N.E. Aquarium, N.E. Quilt Museum, Peabody Essex, Roger Williams Zoo, Tower Hill, Trustees (Fruitlands & DeCordova), USS Constitution, Zoo New England (Stone & Franklin Park). (Please Note: Passes can only be reserved by Westford residents and non-resident members of the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library. Families are limited to 2 passes per day).