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Tag: Make Way for Ducklings

  • Sunday, May 10, 10:00 am – Duckling Day

    Duckling Day returns to the Boston Common this Mother’s Day, May 10. Duckling Day is designed to move at your family’s pace – wander and play, make it your own, rain or shine. At 10 am the family fun, games, and activities begin at the Parkman Bandstand, and the Family Parade, led by the Duckling Mascot and Junior Park Champions, begins at noon. This is a free event, open to all, and every registered child receives a goody bag, because the best days should come with a little extra. Register today at https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/events/ducklingday/

  • Sunday, May 12, 10:00 am – Duckling Day

    Join The Friends of the Public Garden in Boston’s most beautiful parks on May 12 for Duckling Day! We are so excited to gather once again at Parkman Bandstand for the most adorable event in Boston. 

    • Playtime on the Common: 10:00 a.m
    • Duckling Day Parade: 12:00 p.m.

    Before the Parade, join us for Playtime on the Common, a vibrant array of family entertainment from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All activities are included with event admission.

    Registration: $35 per family. Register https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/events/ducklingregistration/

  • Sunday, May 13, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Duckling Day

    The Friends of the Public Garden, in association with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrates Mother’s Day with Boston-area families during its annual Duckling Day event.

    A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Every year, over 1,000 people meet up and parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story. Led by the Harvard Marching Band, the parade will begin on the Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand and end in the Public Garden near the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculpture. Bring your camera – the parade is possibly the most adorable thing you’ll ever see!

    Prior to the parade will be Playtime on the Common, a vibrant array of family entertainment including crafts, face painters, a magician, circus games with Esh Circus Arts, and climbing and jumping with the Knucklebones crew. All families are welcome to decorate their wagons or strollers, bring a picnic, and enjoy springtime in Boston’s most beloved parks!

    10:00 a.m. – Registration/check-in begins
    10:00 a.m. – Playtime on the Common begins
    11:45 a.m. – Executive Director Liz Vizza greets families
    12:00 p.m. – Parade begins

    Registration fee: $35 per family in advance (before May 11th); $40 per family at the event.

    Each registered family will gain free access to all the activities in the Playtime on the Common, and they will receive a special goody bag filled with Duckling Day themed items for each child in their party. Event will be held rain or shine, and there are no refunds. To register visit http://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/2018/02/05/13may2018-ducklingday/

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  • Saturday, September 19, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Opening Reception: Animal Tales

    Saturday, September 19, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Opening Reception: Animal Tales

    Nancy Schön is best known for her iconic sculpture Make Way for Ducklings. Her work has also included evocative sculpture inspired by beloved animal tales such as Winnie The Pooh, Blueberries for Sal, and Lentil. Come to the Wenham Museum, 132 Maine Street in Wenham, on Saturday, September 19 from 11 – 4 for the opening of Animal Tales: Sculpture by Nancy Schön, running through January 3, 2016. This exhibit is a retrospective of her sculpture inspired by stories about animals. See 26 pieces together in one location. Children and adults will be able to touch the sculptures, and even sit on some! Also please note two additional events in conjunction with the exhibit – a gallery talk with Nancy at 1 pm on Sunday, October 4, and on Thursday, October 22 at 6pm, a dinner in honor of the artist at Davio’s Restaurant in Lynnfield. Call 978-468-2377, or email info@wenhammuseum.org for more information.

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  • Sunday, May 11, 10:30 am – Duckling Day

    Join in this beloved Mother’s Day tradition! The Duckling Day Parade celebrates Make Way for Ducklings, the classic children’s book by Robert McCloskey. Every year, over a thousand children dress as their favorite characters from the story and gather on Boston Common to enjoy face painting, a puppet show, and other entertainment before marching through the Common behind the famous Harvard Band to the Public Garden.

    New for 2014: the new mayor of Boston, Martin J. Walsh will continue the tradition of welcoming the ducklings in attendance. Plus – the Knucklebones team will bring their wonderful play equipment to encourage duckling frolicking…while Joint Ventures Physical Therapy will be offering free mini-massages for moms to take a moment to relax.  Event will be held rain or shine, and there are no refunds. Register online ($35 per family, $40 on event day) at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=ftpg&id=8.  Online registration ends May 10 at 8:00 pm.

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  • Saturday, September 29, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Ducklings Turn 25

    The Ducklings are celebrating their 25th birthday, and you’re invited to their party on Saturday, September 29 from 10 – 1!

    Join the festivities with sculptor Nancy Schön and the Friends of the Public Garden as they commemorate 25 years of this beloved sculpture in the Public Garden. The party features a variety of games and activities including music, magic, and juggling. Children may create their own birthday card to wish Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings well on their birthday, and be sure to stay for a reading of Make Way for Ducklings.

    Of course, a birthday party isn’t complete without singing “Happy Birthday” to the ducks! This event is free for all.

    Happy Birthday Ducklings!

  • Sunday, May 8, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Duckling Day Parade

    The Friends of the Public Garden will celebrate Mother’s Day with Boston-area families during its annual Duckling Day Parade on Sunday May 8th. Registration will begin at 10:30am at the corner of Beacon and Park Streets, and the parade will begin at noon. Based on the classic Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, Duckling Day is an annual event where children and their families retrace the steps of the beloved characters, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their family of eight ducklings. Led by the Harvard University Band, the parade will begin at the Boston Common on the corner of Beacon and Park Street. Children will parade through Beacon Hill dressed like characters from the story and end in the Public Garden near the famous duckling sculptures.

    Prior to the parade there will be plenty of family entertainment including a face painter, balloon artist and a magician. Mayor Menino will greet families at the end of the parade and actors from the Wheelock Family Theater will do a dramatic reading from the book. A donation of $25 per family is requested for all participants. For more information log on to www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org.  Robert E. Kennedy’s Make Way for Ducklings print, pictured below, is available through www.kennedyartgalleries.com.

     

  • Sunday, May 9, 12:00 noon – 30th Annual Duckling Day Parade

    The Friends of the Public Garden, in partnership with The City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, presents the 30th Annual Duckling Day Parade on Sunday, May 9, beginning at noon on Boston Common.  Registration begins at 10:30 am, inside the Boston Common, across from the State House. Parade participation requires a $25 donation per family.  This donation includes snacks, entertainment, and a toy for each child. Registration is available in advance on line using the “For Kids” tab  at www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org.  Based on the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, children and their families will retrace the steps of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their family of eight ducklings. Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, children relive the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard dressed as one of their favorite characters from the book, or echoing its themes.  The Friends of the Public Garden is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and protection of the Boston Common, the Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. For additional information call 617-723-8144.  Duckling Day happens rain or shine because ducks love water.

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