Health & Fitness
Summer Activities for Families in Our District
Senator Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) today released a list of free or low-cost, family-friendly summer activities happening in local communities this summer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2013
CONTACT: Jessica Leitz, 617-722-1206
BOSTON, MA—Senator Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) today released a list of free or low-cost, family-friendly summer activities happening in local communities this summer. “Once school is out, keeping kids active and outdoors – at a reasonable cost – is a challenge many families face,” said Senator Clark. “I encourage everyone to explore the many terrific recreational options offered by our cities and towns, including organized sports, supervised parks programs, farmers’ markets, and summer reading programs.”
MALDEN
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- Salemwood School Open Gym Nights
- Open gym for boys and girls grades 3 - 8 to play basketball or dodgeball
- Salemwood School gym
- Tuesday nights from 7:00 - 8:15 pm
- $3.00 per child
- Visit http://www.cityofmalden.org/Recreation-Department-3769/ for a full calendar
- Malden Farmers Market
- Tuesdays, June 25 to October 29, 2013, 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- City Hall Plaza, 200 Pleasant Street
- Visit http://www.maldenchamber.org/site/misc/farmers-market/ for more information
- Malden Public Library
- Summer reading programs for all ages, with highlights like "Bubble-ology" and "Farmer Minor and Daisy the Pig" for children, "Japanese Manga with Andy and Veronica Fish" for teens
- Art tours and a movie series available for adults
- Ice Cream Summer Reading Kick-off, sponsored by Dairy Delight, on Thursday, June 27, from 1 - 2:30 pm on the library lawn
- Visit maldenpubliclibrary.org for more information
- Lt. Dennis C. Holland Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool
- Open June 29 through August 25
- 108 Mountain Ave
- Visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/pools.htm for more information
MELROSE
- Friends of the Middlesex Fells Summer Hikes
- Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30 am, Babes in the Woods walks for children of all ages and their caregivers; not suitable for strollers
- Thursdays: Adventure hikes, a bit more aerobic for parents and children able to keep an adult pace through mixed terrain
- Saturdays: Family Hikes for kids of all ages, though programming is geared towards ages 5 – 8
- Drop-in format, no pre-registration, free
- Visit http://www.fells.org/eventsiframe.html for more information
- Melrose / Sally Frank's Farmers Market
- Thursdays, June 13 to October 31, 2013, 1:00-7:00 pm
- Bowden Park, W. Emerson St. & Cedar Park
- Pay with cash, WIC FMNP Coupons, Seniors' Coupons or Snap/EBT
- Visit http://melrosefarmersmarket.wordpress.com/ for more information
- Melrose Public Library
- Check out our Summer Reading Club, Story Times, Lego Club, craft program, Blanket and Basket Concerts, Kidstock performances and much more, starting June 25
- Need to brush up on your reading? Sign up to read to Lexie, a certified therapy dog, on Tuesday nights from 6:00-7:00 pm in July
- Visit melrosepubliclibrary.org for more information
- Lawrence W. Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool
- 49 Tremont Street
- Open June 29 - August 25
- Visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/pools.htm for more information
- Melrose Recreation Department Summer Programs
- Free movie nights at Melrose Memorial Hall, August 7 and August 14 at 6:00 pm, all ages welcome! For more information, check out www.melrosememorialhall.com
- Free Open Park Program, Monday – Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, all ages welcome. Come for sports, games, arts and crafts and more!
- Pizza Party Fridays, $1 a slice! 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Visit http://www.cityofmelrose.org/departments/Recreation/Spring-Summer_Brochure_2013.pdf for more information
READING
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- YMCA Burbank Splash Park (Reading, MA)
- 36 Arthur B Lord Drive
- Free admission every Tuesday from 10:00 am - Noon, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Visit www.ymcaboston.org/burbank/ for more information
- Reading Public Library
- Children's Summer Reading Program “Make Way for Ideas" kicks off June 24 and runs through August 3
- The first big program is "Bubbleology” with Keith Michael Johnson on June 26 at 11:00 am
- Children through grade 5 can enjoy a summer of creative activities inspired by reading
- Visit www.readingpl.org/kids for more information
- Reading Recreation Division
- Wednesday afternoon free Children’s Performances on The Green!
- Visit http://www.readingrec.com/info/activities/ for more information
STONEHAM
- Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
- Town Common
- Thursdays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, June 27 - August 8
- Opening night will feature the annual Scholarship Award Ceremony at 6:00 pm, and a new children’s patriotic parade at 6:30 pm
- Stoneham Public Library
- StoryTimes in the Children’s Room: StoryTime for little ones (children ages 0 and up) every Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:15 am; StoryTime for ages 3.5 and up every Thursday and Friday from 10:30 - 11:15 am
- Summer Reading Club starts on June 27 at 10 am! Children can expect to have “A Whale of a Time” enjoying a visit from NILE, a 43-foot inflatable whale!
- All summer long, children are invited to enjoy many programs on robots, reptiles, science magic, and fabulous storytelling.
- Visit www.stonehamlibrary.org for more information
- DCR Hall Memorial Wading Pool
- Wading pool opening for the summer on June 29, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham!
- Concession Stand coming soon!
- 4 N. Border Road
WAKEFIELD
- Wakefield Recreation Department Programs
- Sports programs, baking lessons and more, organized by the Recreation Department
- Visit http://www.sportsconductor.com/documents/wakefield/2013summerbook.pdf for more information
- Wakefield Farmers Market
- Saturdays, June 22 to October 19, 2013, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Hall Park, North Ave
- Pay with cash, WIC FMNP Coupons, Seniors' Coupons or Snap/EBT
- Visit http://www.wakefieldfarmersmarket.com/ for more information
- Wakefield Public Library
- Children's activities including puppet shows, storytelling, animal programs, children's theater, science programs, story times, craft activities and more.
- "Plaza Jazz," a series of outdoor concerts held every Thursday evening, is back! Held from 6:00-8:00 pm from June 6 to August 29 on the library's front plaza.
- Visit wakefieldlibrary.org/ for more information
WINCHESTER
- Farm Tours
- Winchester Farmers Market is offering opportunities to meet market vendors and spend time on Massachusetts farms.
- Tours will be several hours to half a day in length. Expect the opportunity to walk in a farm setting outdoors.
- Visit http://wicked-winchester.eviesays.com/event/1257119/farm-tour-to-soluna-garden-farm,-winchester.html for more information
- Winchester Farmers Market
- Saturdays, June 8 to November 2, 2013, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Town Common
- Pay with cash, WIC FMNP Coupons, Seniors' Coupons or Snap/EBT
- Visit http://www.winchesterfarmersmarket.org/home.html for more information
- Winchester Public Library
- Summer Reading Program begins June 20, with story-times, puppet shows, and Kidstock for ages 4 and up!
- Summer Kick-off event with Magic Dave and Hocus on Monday June 24 at 3:30 pm!
- Visit www.winpublib.org for more information
FREE FUN FRIDAYS
- Museums, Zoos, and other cultural venues in the Boston area open for free every Friday this summer!
- Visit http://highlandstreet.org/freefunfridays.html for more information
STATE HOUSE TOURS
- Take a tour of the Massachusetts State House, Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
- Learn about the history and architecture of the State Capitol, and visit the House and Senate Chambers.
- Visit http://www.sec.state.ma.us/trs/ for more information
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