Worcester Earn-A-Bike will be holding a kids bike sale Saturday, June 6, from 12-4pm.
All kids bikes (not including geared or BMX bikes) will be on sale for $5. A helmet will also be provided free of charge courtesy of Breakstone, White and Gluck, PC.
(Image: Kids Bikes, a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivs Generic 2.0 licensed image from Mark Faviell’s photostream.)
Highly recommended — note that this was packed last year — so try to get there early!
Sergei Prokofiev PETER AND THE WOLF
Serena Creary THOMAS AND HIS IMAGINATION
March 2, 2014, 3:00-4:00 PM Mechanics Hall, Worcester Massachusetts
Open admission, tickets and reservations are not required
A perennial favorite for children of all ages, Peter and the Wolf is a favorite introduction to classical music. WCMS performs the Worcester premiere of local composer Serena Creary’s Thomas and His Imagination. Visit the “Art Gallery” where there will be a display inspired by
the music, created by the students at the Woodland Academy.
Receive a $2.00 discount coupon at the door for admission to the ECOTARIUM. Bring a new or gently used book to be donated to Reliant Medical Group Foundation’s Reach Out and Read program and be entered into a drawing to win a free family membership to the ECOTARIUM. Reception treats by CocoBeni Confections and Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts.
WCMS is committed to educating audiences of all ages. Our family concerts offer an opportunity for families with young children to experience the beauty and excitement of classical music together. We strive to make these concerts accessible to families who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.
Also this weekend in free classical music: piano master class with Simone Dinnerstein; more info here.
(Image: Peter and the Wolf, a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic licensed image from Dave Bleasdale’s photostream.)
The Worcester Public Library is going to host Tanglewood Marionettes’ production of Sleeping Beauty on Monday, December 30 at 1pm and 3pm.
Tickets for the show are required and available FREE at the Children’s Room Desk, starting tomorrow, Monday, December 16 until they are gone.
I cannot recommend Tanglewood Marionettes enough. If there is a child in your life between the ages of 4 and 10, and you’re looking for something to do during Christmas vacation week — get over to the main branch and pick up tickets, because they go fast!
The program is sponsored by the Friends of WPL. Among other things, the Friends provide museum passes to the public and sponsor many children’s programs. If you attend the marionette show, or if you use the museum passes, consider joining the Friends so that they can continue to offer these kinds of programs in the future.
Worcester Earn-A-Bike will be holding a kids bike sale Saturday, June 1, from 12-4pm.
All kid-size bikes $5–ready to ride!
They’re at 34 Cambridge St. in the rear. (Directions: turn right one block before Price Chopper if you are coming from Main St./Webster Sq.)
(Image: Kids Bikes, a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivs Generic 2.0 licensed image from Mark Faviell’s photostream.)
The Worcester Public Library is going to host Tanglewood Marionettes’ production of Arabian Nights on Tuesday, April 16 at 1pm and 3pm.
Tickets for the show are required and available FREE at the Children’s Room Desk, starting Monday (April 1st) until they are gone.
I cannot recommend Tanglewood Marionettes enough. If there is a child in your life between the ages of 4 and 10, and you’re looking for something to do during April vacation week — get over to the main branch and pick up tickets, because they go fast!
The program is sponsored by the Friends of WPL. Among other things, the Friends provide museum passes to the public. If you attend the marionette show, or if you use the museum passes, consider joining the Friends so that they can continue to offer these kinds of programs in the future.
(I know what you’re thinking — now that I am on the board of the Friends, I’m contractually obligated to plug them at every opportunity. And you’re right!)
There are also many other events going on at the Worcester Public Library during April vacation week — I’ll put up a post listing them when we get a bit closer!
Sunday, March 3
3:00-4:00 PM
Mechanics Hall, Worcester Massachusetts
WCMS brings a virtual zoo to Worcester as they present Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals in a new chamber arrangement by Mark Berger. A perennial favorite for children of all ages, Saint-Saens animals come to life in a magical way that can only be achieved through music. Visit the “Art Gallery” where there will be a display inspired by the music, created by the students at the Worcester Arts Magnet School.
Receive a $2.00 discount coupon at the door for admission to the ECOTARIUM. Bring a new or gently used book to be donated to Reliant Medical Group Foundation’s Reach Out and Read program and be entered into a drawing to win a free family membership to the ECOTARIUM.
Reception treats by CocoBeni Confections.
WCMS is committed to educating audiences of all ages. Our family concerts offer an opportunity for families with young children to experience the beauty and excitement of classical music together. We strive to make these concerts accessible to families who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.
(Image: DSC_2202, a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic licensed image from Travis Nobles’ photostream.
The Worcester Historical Museum will hold the grand opening of the Alden Family Gallery on Saturday, February 16, from 11am-3pm. There will be free admission that day and during February vacation week (February 19-23). More info here.
Events at the Worcester Public Library:
Other free/cheap events of interest during February vacation week:
The skating rink on the Common will be open every day, with free skating on Wednesday, February 20 and a curling exhibition on Saturday, February 23rd.
AAAS Family Science Days, a free event geared towards kids in grades 6-12, will be at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center February 16 and 17 from 11am-5pm. More info here.
Admission for kids 17 and under is free at the Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston during vacation week, and there will be programming specifically for kids.
And for the dinosaur- and Dinotopia-lovers, James Gurney will be giving a lecture at Kinnecutt Hall, Salisbury Labs 115, WPI, on Thursday, February 21 at 7:00pm:
Know of an event I missed? Leave it in the comments…
The Worcester Public Library is going to host Tanglewood Marionettes’ production of Cinderella on February 21 at 3:30pm.
Tickets for the show are required and available FREE at the Children’s Room Desk, starting Monday (February 11th) until they are gone.
I cannot recommend Tanglewood Marionettes enough. If there is a child in your life between the ages of 4 and 10, get over to the main branch and pick up tickets, because they go fast!
The program is sponsored by the Friends of WPL. Among other things, the Friends provide museum passes to the public. If you attend the marionette show, or if you use the museum passes, consider joining the Friends so that they can continue to offer these kinds of programs in the future.
A preview of the show on Youtube:
The Worcester Public Library is going to host two showings of Tanglewood Marionettes’ production of Cinderella on December 26.
Tickets for the two shows (at 3pm, and 6pm) are required and available FREE at the Children’s Room Desk, starting Monday (December 17th) until they are gone.
I cannot recommend these shows enough. If there is a child in your life between the ages of 4 and 10, hie thee to the main branch and pick up tickets, because they go fast!
The program is sponsored by the Friends of WPL. Among other things, the Friends provide museum passes to the public. If you attend the marionette show, or if you use the museum passes, consider joining the Friends so that they can continue to offer these kinds of programs in the future.
There are going to be a few great (and free!) programs at Worcester parks this summer for parents and children.
Neighborhood Nature at Elm Park
Wednesdays, June 27 – August 22 / 1:00-4:00 pm
Fridays, June 29 – August 24 / 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Drop in anytime for activities, crafts, stories, and nature walks.
Take a break from the playground to learn about the plants and animals that can be found in Worcester through hands-on projects and games.
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Neighborhood Nature on the Water at Green Hill Park
At Green Hill Park Pond
Fridays, July 13 – August 24 / 2:00-5:00 pm
Open to families with children ages 6 and up
Description: Join the fun in our canoes and learn about the wildlife that depend upon this park. We provide canoes, paddles, personal flotation vests, and basic canoeing instruction. You provide the enthusiasm and interest! Swimming skills are required.
An adult must accompany all participants under 18 years.
Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please call 508-753-6087 to check program status. When there is a line, we ask participants to limit the ride to 20 minutes.
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Saturdays, June 30, July 28, and August 25 / 10:00 am-noon
Drop by and chat with a naturalist before heading out on the trails to see what’s happening in the sanctuary. Each session will feature a different seasonal topic with things to see and do. Whether it’s birds, bugs, or frogs, Broad Meadow Brook is hopping all through the summer.
Instructions and Directions: Free with sanctuary admission.
