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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 CentralChildren'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 TimeYouth 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 DramaAuditorium, 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 WestWest 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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