Daily Archives: June 17, 2022

Thursday, June 23, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm – Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening

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For 2 glorious months after school ends, Frog Pond on the Boston Common turns into a spray pond and becomes the best place to cool off in the city … if you’re 12 or under.  The Grand Opening Celebration features family-friendly entertainment, music, art, a gala ceremony, and of course, the chance to play in the 30-foot spray at the center of the pond.  Lifeguards will be on duty this summer during all open hours.

When:  June 23, 11am (to be confirmed); remains open from 11am to 6pm every day through Labor Day, unless there’s a thunderstorm.

Thursday, August 25 – Sunday, September 4 – The Gardens of the Netherlands and Floriade Expo

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The American Horticultural Society is offering a newly-scheduled excursion to the Netherlands August 25 – September 4 with hosts Jane and George Diamantis. From French-influenced formal to the Dutch Wave, we will explore a range of garden styles, complemented by a timeless landscape that echoes the paintings of the Old Masters. In addition to admiring glorious gardens, we include a focus on the art and architecture of Amsterdam and smaller historic towns and villages, such as the enchanting city of Groningen. While in Amsterdam, we’ll enjoy a once-in-every-10-year opportunity to experience the famous Floriade Expo, an International Horticultural Exhibition! Luxury accommodations for this program offer a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary comforts. The Hotel Prinsenhof, a stylish city-center hotel with its own formal garden, will be our home base in Groningen. In Brummen, we will find ourselves in a grand country castle set on 250 bucolic acres – including landscaped gardens, a golf course, and even a private forest. In Amsterdam, our nights will be spent at the Pulitzer Hotel, centrally located in the heart of this historic city. View our brochure and registration form