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The calendar was light in the area last week with MDW, but the next couple of weeks are PACKED with action! Get out there, enjoy some of the spring(ish) days, and explore something new.
I really hope you all are taking advantage of some of these events and enjoy reading this each week.

30,000 American Flags in the Boston Common for MDW
Picks of the Week
Harvard Square (Church Street parking lot), Cambridge · Sunday, May 31 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
In partnership with the Harvard Square Business Association, this FREE, family-friendly festival brings the sights, sounds, and flavors of Asia to Harvard Square! From performances, food, family friendly activities, artisans, karaoke and more.
Harvard Square, Cambridge · Sunday, May 31 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Harvard Square transforms into a street festival with live music, local vendors, and activities spread throughout the area. Kids can explore booths, watch performances, and sample food from various vendors. Free event runs all day Sunday.
Drumlin Farm, Lincoln · Saturday, May 30 10am · $15 · Register · 2-10 yrs
Kids get hands-on with sheep at Drumlin Farm's wool-focused program. They'll watch sheep shearing demonstrations, feel different types of wool, and learn how it becomes clothing. Registration required, $15 admission.
☔️ Bad Weather Backups
Story Hour Room, Milton · Saturday, May 30 at 10:00 AM · Free · Drop-in · Ages 4+
Three local authors read from books about mental health and wellness for ages 4+. Free event with discussion and community connection.
Bonsignore Hall, Medford Public Library · Saturday, May 30 · Free · Registration required · All ages
The Soloveychicks perform Yiddish songs and Klezmer music with guitar, cello, and fiddle. Concert requires registration.
☀️ Outside Adventures
Winter Hill School Playground, Somerville · Sunday, May 31 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Join us for a dynamic, skills-focused outdoor parkour competition designed to challenge athletes of all levels while celebrating progression, creativity, and community.
Fletcher Park, Lexington · May 30-31 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
an annual outdoor tradition that brings locals and visitors alike to Fletcher Park each spring for a weekend that feels like the best block party in Mass
Library Picks
Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476, United States · Thursday, May 28 at 4:30 PM · Free · Drop-in · All Ages
Play board games and floor puzzles with friends and adults at Arlington's Robbins Library. Drop-in program for all ages.
Children's Room, Central Library, Somerville · Thursday, May 28 · Free · Registration required · Ages 4-11
Kids ages 4-11 practice reading aloud to Waffles, a certified therapy dog. Registration required for confidence-building sessions.
Teen Room, Watertown Free Public Library · Friday, May 29 · Free · Registration required · Grades 6-12
Bring Magic the Gathering decks for tournament play with booster pack prizes. For grades 6-12, registration required.
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Fun for the whole family
Rowes Wharf Plaza, Boston · Saturday, May 30 11-5p · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Join the food and fitness festival full of food trucks, free fitness classes, artisan vendors, family-friendly activities, local brews and more!
Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum · Saturday, May 30 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Enjoy the gardens in peak bloom. Come for the workshops or just enjoy a stroll around the beautiful gardens!
Malden, Other · Saturday, May 30 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Enjoy Malden’s version of porchfest with music, performances, and more happening all across the city.
Polish American Citizens Club, Boston · Sunday, May 31 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Join for traditional dance, music, food and more at the Boston Polish Festival!
Seaport District, Boston · Tuesday, June 2 · Free · Drop-in · All Ages
The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl is Boston's biggest unlimited ice cream festival and the perfect kick off to summer. The event has raised over $8.2 million to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to date.
The Full Rundown
Thursday, May 28
Awesome Artists (ages 5+) — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 5+
Tween Crafternoon (3:00 PM) — Tween Room, Brookline Village · Free · Grades 5-7
Friday, May 29
Toddler Storytime at Central — Children's Room, Central Library, Somerville · Free · Toddlers
Jammin With You (10:30 AM) — Druker Auditorium, Newton · Free · Ages 0-5
Saturday, May 30
Family Story Time — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 3-7
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens/Teens (10:30 AM) — Tween Room, Brookline Village · Free · Tweens/Teens
Sunday, May 31
Decorate Your Grad Cap! (2:30 PM) — Teen Area, Newton · Free · Teens
Meet a Raptor (2:00 PM) — Hunneman Hall - Brookline Village, Brookline Village · Free
Monday, June 1
Creative Drama — Auditorium, Central Library, Somerville · Free · Ages 7-11
Family Storytime at Putterham (10:30 AM) — Meeting Room - Putterham, Putterham, Brookline · Free · Ages 0-5
Tuesday, June 2
Salamanders Novels in Verse Book Club (3:30 PM) — The Rabbit Hole, Brookline Village · Free · Grades 3-5
Kids Drawing (ages 8-12) — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 8-12
Wednesday, June 3
Draw Along Creatures (4:00 PM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Ages 6-10
STEAM Team at West — West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), West Branch, Somerville · Free · Ages 5+ (under 8 with adult)
See all 281 events this week → [LINK TO FULL CALENDAR]
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Have an awesome week. T signing off.

