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Grab 'n' Go Kids' Planner - October

A look at kid-friendly events around Easton this month.

If you are looking for a few kid-friendly places and activities, then you have clicked on the right link. We’ve assembled a monthly calendar with some ideas to keep the kids and the family busy with fun. We understand that your time is limited, so we have tackled the research for you. Check back on the first Wednesday of each month for a list of events and activities for the entire family to enjoy locally or within reasonable driving distance. Have a tip or suggestion?  Please leave it in our comment box so you can be a part of helping us build the kids’ planner. The Children's Museum of Easton Why Go?: Like always, the Children's Museum will have plenty to offer this month, but October is a special month for the museum. In addition to it'…

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5 Things you Need to Know Today: October 4

A look at some things worth knowing today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. The Children's Museum is holding Animal Happenings today. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Old Fire House on Mechanic Street. 2.Cooking is Everything, the History of Civil War Foods Foodie Event will be held today at 6 p.m. at the Ames Free Library. Mark Nickerson and Michael Grossman will talk about food choices available to soldiers on the Civil War battlefields, how the meals were prepared, what challenges were faced by the cooks and present some dishes using period recipes. 3. The OA cross country teams will be …

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Grab 'n' Go Kids' Planner - August

On the first Wednesday of each month, we'll give you some ideas for the kids.

If you are looking for a few kid-friendly places and activities, then you have clicked on the right link. We’ve assembled a monthly calendar with some ideas to keep the kids and the family busy with fun. We understand that your time is limited, so we have tackled the research for you. Check back on the first Wednesday of each month for a list of events and activities for the entire family to enjoy locally or within reasonable driving distance. Have a tip or suggestion?  Please leave it in our comment box so you can be a part of helping us build the kids’ planner. The Children's Museum of Easton Why Go?: Summer isn't over yet, and there are still plenty of programs this month at the Children's Museums. Numerous activities are planned, …

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Kid Friendly Fun at Maplewood and the Children's Museum

Take advantage of time with your kids and get out and enjoy these hot spots. Your Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for kid-friendly fun.

Maplewood Country Day Camp and Enrichment Center Is your child into Archery? Swimming? Dancing? Basketball? Football? How about just having a fun and activity-filled summer? If so, Maplewood Country Day Camp and Enrichment Center, on Foundry Street (route 106, just west of route 138) is the place to go. Run by Sue Reardon and Lee Pinstein, the 30-acre facility houses nearly 300 day-campers each summer with approximately 150 staff workers. The camp is the former site of a sand pit, but was transformed 47 years ago by Sandy and Hal Pinstein. Their children, Sue and Lee have run the camp for the past 21 years. The camp is home to a pond, a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor basketball courts and dozens of indoor rooms and outdoor fields for …

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5 Things You Need to Know in the Week Ahead: July 17 - 23

A look at the week ahead of us.

1. On Monday at 4:30 p.m., Big Joe the Storyteller will be at Ames Free Library. For more information, click here. 2. Easton's Planning and Zoning Board will be meeting Monday night at Easton Town Offices beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, click here. 3. The Natural Resources Trust Farmer's Market will be open Tuesday all day at the Sheep Pasture. For more information, click here. 4. Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., the Knights of Columbus will be having a council meeting. For more information, click here. 5. Friday at 10 a.m., "Around the World" will be at the Children's Museum of Easton. For more information, click here.

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5 Things You Need to Know in the Week Ahead: July 10 - July 16

A few things to know in the week ahead

1. The Board of Selectmen will meet Monday night at 7 p.m. at Easton Town Offices. On the agenda, the Selectmen will discuss redistricting and an appointment for an alternate position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. 2. Easton Legion Post 7 baseball will play in its first playoff game Tuesday evening at Frothingham Park. Easton will be playing Acushnet in the first round of games. 3. The Fire House Study Committee will meet at 8:45 a.m. at Easton Town Offices. 4. "Shiver Me Timbers" will be at the Children's Museum of Easton Thursday at 10:00 a.m. For more information, click here. 5. The Easton School Committee will meet Thursday night at Oliver Ames High School at 7 p.m.

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Grab 'n' Go Kids' Planner - July

On the first Wednesday of each month, we'll give you some ideas for the kids.

If you are looking for a few kid-friendly places and activities, then you have clicked on the right link. We’ve assembled a monthly calendar with some ideas to keep the kids and the family busy with fun. We understand that your time is limited, so we have tackled the research for you.  Check back on the first Wednesday of each month for a list of events and activities for the entire family to enjoy locally or within reasonable driving distance. Have a tip or suggestion?  Please leave it in our comment box so you can be a part of helping us build the kids’ planner. The Children's Museum of Easton Why Go?: With Summer Vacation now in full swing, the Children's Museum is a great place to bring the kids. Numerous activities are planned, …

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5 things You Need to Know in the Week Ahead: July 3 - July 9

A look forward to the week ahead

1. Don't forget to check out local fireworks Sunday night in Stoughton celebrating the Foiurth of July. Click here for more information on Stoughton's celebration. 2. All Town Offices and the Easton Food Pantry will be closed on Monday because of the July 4 holiday. 3. On Tuesday at the Easton Yoga Center from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., the center will hold "Build Your Own Yoga Practice." For more information, click here. 4. On Thursday at at 10 a.m., the Children's Museum will have "Tie Dye Day". For more information, click here. 5. The Easton Lions Grange Thrift Shop will be open on Wednesday and Saturday. Hours on Wednesday are noon - 4 p.m. and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday.

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17th Annual Father's Day Road Race Brings Families Together

The Children's Museum held the 17th annual event Sunday morning in Easton.

"Celebrating dad" was the prevailing theme at the Children’s Museum in Easton Father's Day Road Race Sunday morning. One competitor pushed his young son in a carriage as he headed towards the starting line. One family cheered from the sidewalk as dad made his final strides towards the finish line, and another proud father watched and rooted on his son as he finished up the race.  On a day where fathers are celebrated and families are brought together, over 350 entrants turned out to the 17th annual running of the 5-mile road race and 2-mile fun walk at the Children’s Museum.  The race has been an established activity in the Easton community for some time and acts as both a fundraising opportunity for the Children’s Museum and a great way …

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Grab 'n' Go Kids' Planner - May

On the first Wednesday of each month, we'll give you some ideas for the kids.

If you are looking for a few kid-friendly places and activities, then you have clicked on the right link.  We’ve assembled a monthly calendar with some ideas to keep the kids and the family busy with fun. We understand that your time is limited, so we have tackled the research for you.  Check back on the first Wednesday of each month for a list of events and activities for the entire family to enjoy locally or within reasonable driving distance. Have a tip or suggestion?  Please leave it in our comment box so you can be a part of helping us build the kids’ planner. The Children's Museum of Easton Why Go?: In addition to the museum's regular Trucks on Tuesdays and Dino-Mite Dinosaurs scheduling on Wednesday, May will be packed full of …

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