slides: 7 Fun Things to do With The Family in Central MA—June 21

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Alycia Kinney, Editor/Publisher of Macaroni Kid North Worcester

Hey parents! Are you looking for ways to keep your kids entertained? From free story-time events at local libraries to traveling events coming to Boston and Worcester to special activities geared toward children, we have them all! Check out the slideshow below for seven great ways to keep the kids busy this month.

For more great events and activities check out www.northworcester.macaronikid.com.

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Out to Lunch

Come over to the Worcester Common Oval for their “Out to Lunch” event any Thursday from June 19th – August 21st from 11AM-2PM for entertainment, farmers market, food vendors, artisans and more! For more information and entertainment line-up, visit their website at http://www.worcestermass.org/arts-culture-entertainment/skating-on-the-common

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Summer Reading Carnival

Get the kids excited about summer reading at Shrewsbury Public Library’s “Summer Reading Carnival” on July 1st from 2PM-9PM. There will be carnival games, free snacks, character visits and more! For more information, visit the Shrewsbury Public Library’s event calendar at http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=shrewsbury

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All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival

Check out the “Big Dipper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival” on June 28th from 10:30AM-5:30PM at Elm Park. There will be entertainment, face-painting, food tents, moon walks, and of course, all-you-can-eat ice cream! Visit www.childrensfriend.org to learn more!

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Gale Free Library Free Concert

On Friday, June 27th at 11:30AM, you can bring a blanket, your teddy bear and a picnic lunch for a free, interactive concert on the lawn at the Gale Free Library in Holden, MA. Musicians Carrie Rowan and Adrienne Fawkes will provide the entertainment. Visit www.galefreelibrary.org for more information.

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Independence Day at OSV

Celebrate Independence Day at Old Sturbridge Village on July 4th! Plus, kids 17 and under are admitted FREE with a full-price paying adult for all of July and August! There is also a fireworks display at night (tickets must be purchased in advance). To learn more or to purchase your tickets, visit www.osv.org

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Free Fun Friday

The Worcester Art Museum will host “Free Fun Friday” on Friday, June 27th where admission to the museum is completely FREE! You can learn more on their website www.worcesterart.org

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Worcester 4th of July Celebration

Worcester’s annual 4th of July celebration and fireworks display is scheduled for July 3rd at East Park beginning at 6:00PM. There will be food vendors and kids’ activities followed by a ceremonial flag raising at 7:45PM followed by a performance by the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra at 8:00PM and fireworks at 9:30PM (rain date is July 5th). Get there early to get a spot!!