Community Corner
The Weekend: Pizza Party, Exercise, Zoo, Shakespeare and Family Hike
Make plans for this weekend with this roundup of nearby events, including one pick just for kids.
With the weekend approaching, you're probably looking for a few fun things to do. Here's a roundup of family-friendly activities happening Friday and Saturday.
When/Where: Friday, July 20, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / .
Why Go: The Melrose Recreation Department will sell $1 slices of pizza and drinks. Kids can jump in the bounce house, play games and meet friends.
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Price: $1 for food and drinks.
When/Where: Friday, July 20, 2012, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. / , 360 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA |Get Directions »
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Why Go: Bring children 5 and older to exercise with you.
Price: Free.
When/Where: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Learn about the toys, food and sounds zookeepers use to get animals to use their senses.
Price: Adults $14.00, children (ages 2-12) $10.00, seniors $12.00. Children under age 2 are free.
When/Where: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 5:30 p.m. / , 94 Mountain Ave, Malden, MA |Get Directions »
Why Go: Bring a blanket and chair to watch an interpretation of Shakespeare's play.
Price: Free.
When/Where: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. / 168-196 Pond St, Stoneham, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Rich Sanford and his 8-year-old son Eric will lead a hike through Virginia Wood, with a possible stop at Melrose Rock. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen and bug spray.
Price: Free.