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  • Saturday, August 14, 10 am – 10:00 pm – 7th Annual Zucchini Festival

    The Town of West Stockbridge will hold its 7th Annual West Stockbridge Zucchini Festival on Saturday, August 14, beginning at 10 in the morning, and running until 10 at night.  The location is at the junction of Routes 41 and 102, 1/4 mile west of Exit 1 of the Mass Pike.  Admission is free.  There are activities for kids and adults, including a pet parade, rides and races, including the new Euro Bungi, a zucchini recipe contest, zucchini decorating, a zucchini weigh off contest, zucchini catapult, zucchini car racing, live music by Bootleg, and entertainment, games, food booths, and more.  For additional information, call 413-232-0222.  A parking shuttle will run from 9:30 until 6 from Rt. 102 Town Hall to Card Pond, Rt. 41 near the Mass Pike.  Log on to www.weststockbridgetown.com.

  • Saturday, August 7, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Massachusetts Marketplace Festival

    Join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the Annual Massachusetts Marketplace Festival on Saturday, August 7, from 10 to 4, at Elm Bank Horticulture Center.  The event will feature the finest products from the region’s fields, farms, gardens and kitchens, with over 60 vendors offering new and locally produced food products, crafts, garden ornaments and gifts.  There will also be a plant sale and garden tours.  Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for MassHort members, and $2 for children under 12.  Tickets are available on site the day of the event.  Massachusetts Marketplace Festival is produced by MassHort with in-kind support from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the Massachusetts Specialty Food Association.  For more information, log on to www.masshort.org, or call  617-933-4981.

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  • Thursday, June 24, 6 – 9 pm – NABB’s Second-Ever Barbecue (NABB-Q)

    Join the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay on Thursday, June 24, for the NABB-Q at the Clarendon Street Playground beginning at 6 pm.  It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy a summer picnic in the Back Bay, including hamburgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill, picnic salads, snacks and soft drinks.  Tickets can be purchased at $15 for adults, $5 for children.  Kids 3 and under are free.  Many thanks to the primary sponsor and new neighbor on Newbury Street KitchenWares by Blackstone’s, for its generous support to make the event possible.  For more information, log on to www.nabbonline.com.

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  • Monday, December 28 – Wednesday, December 30, 10:00 am – Strawbery Banke Holiday House Tours

    Monday, December 28 – Wednesday, December 30, the docents of Strawbery Banke will enlighten you on the darkest days of winter. These guided 90-minute tours, beginning each day at 10 am,  focus on the evolution of winter traditions over the centuries. Visitors tour five historic houses at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and experience the widely various decorations, sights, sounds, and smells of holidays and winter days past. Tickes are $12 for adults. Kids 5-12: $10. Kids 4 & under: FREE. Family rate: $30.  For tickets and information, log on to www.strawberybanke.org.

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  • Saturday & Sunday, December 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20, 4:00 – 9:00 pm – Strawbery Banke Candlelight Strolls

    Strawbery Banke in nearby Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a beautiful place to be in the winter. Stroll through life in a simpler time as the history of American holiday traditions unfolds around you. Bring the whole family for a wholesome stroll through the sights, sounds, & smells of New England’s favorite holiday season.  These candlelight strolls will take place each Saturday and Sunday during the first three weekends in December. Tickets are $20 for adults. Kids 5-17: $10. Kids 4 & under: FREE. Family rate: $40.  For more information log on to www.strawberybanke.org.

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  • Saturday, October 18, 2:00 pm – Who’s Watching You?

    Come to Russells Garden Center in Wayland on Saturday, October 18, beginning at 2 pm, for an up-close encounter with live owls! Presentation by Naturalist Marcia Wilson of Eyes on Owls and hosted at Russell’s as part of its Bird Lovers’ Weekend (October 17 and 18, 11 – 4). The program includes a slide show and is a wonderfully interactive and entertaining way to learn about these secretive birds. Bring your camera!
    Adults $8.00, Children (4-14) $5.00. Seating is limited to 60. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Please call 508-358-2283.  For directions to Russell’s, and for more information on Bird Lovers’ Weekend activities, log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com.

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  • Thursday, September 24, 6 – 9 pm – NABB’s First-Ever Barbecue (NABB-Q)

    Join your neighbors for an All-American Summer Barbecue
    Thursday, September 24th
    Clarendon Street Playground
    6:00 to 9:00pm

    There will be hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, picnic salads,
    cookies, soda and juice for everyone!

    Bring the whole family!

    For reservations, call NABB:  617.247.3961 or
    online www.nabbonline.com

    Adults $15 ($17 nonmembers)      Children $5 ($7 nonmembers)

    $2 pp surcharge for tickets purchased at the event (cash only).

  • Saturday, September 19, 10 – 5 – Fall Family Festival at Green Animals

    Travel down to Green Animals Topiary Garden on Saturday, September 19, from 10 – 5,  for a day of scarecrow building, kids’ crafts, storytelling, local produce, artisan fair, and live music.  The third annual Fall Family Festival takes place at 380 Cory’s Lane in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.  Cindy Killavey will enthrall children from 2 – 3 pm.  $12 for adults, $4.50 for children 6 – 17.  Preservation Society members and all children under 6 enter free.  For additional information and directions, log on to www.newportmansions.org.

  • Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20, noon to 4 pm – Fifth Annual Fairy House Tour

    Sponsored by the Friends of the South End (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), this self-guided walking tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, features whimsical fairy houses built by families, children, garden clubs and local artisans. The tour will include Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park, the Governor John Langdon House and the Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses. Excerpts from “Fairy Houses – The Ballet” will also be presented. Visitors are invited to build an entire Fairy House Village on Peirce Island using only natural materials. Advance ticket prices: Adults – $10, Seniors – $8, Children -  $4; Day of Event, Adults $15, Seniors $10, Children – $5. Free parking is available on Peirce Island. For up-to-date information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.fairyhouses.com.

  • Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23 – 25th Annual Wilbraham Peach Festival

    Wilbraham’s Twenty-fifth Annual Peach Festival, August 21, 22, & 23, 2009, will be held at Fountain Park, Tinkham Road in Wilbraham. Come join friends and neighbors and enjoy the country fair atmosphere of Wilbraham’s biggest event!

    There is a full schedule of activities for both adults and children along with plenty of food and exhibits. The main stage and children’s tent will feature a variety of local and regional talent, and FlippenOut Productions will make a return appearance on Sunday. And with peach sundaes, peach bread, peach shakes, and of course, Mr. Peach, we’re sure you will have a peach of a time!

    All proceeds from the Wilbraham Peach Festival go to local community groups and scholarships.  For directions, times and more information, log on to www.pickyourown.org.