Events This Weekend
Once Upon a Mattress
What: Performing Arts Center of MetroWest presents the “true” version of the folktale “The Princess and the Pea.” The cast consists of 37 students grades 3-8, from Framingham, Natick, Medway and Needham.
When: Friday, May 16 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 PM
Where: Civic League
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What: Performing Arts Center of MetroWest presents the “true” version of the folktale “The Princess and the Pea.” The cast consists of 37 students grades 3-8, from Framingham, Natick, Medway and Needham.
When: Friday, May 16 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 PM
Where: Civic League
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Trip from Framingham
What: Price includes: Round-Trip transpiration via restroom-equipped motor coach, tour guides, round-trip ferry, museum entrance at Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Meals on your own. Registration required.
When: Saturday, May 17 at 6:00 AM
Where: Keefe Tech
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What: Price includes: Round-Trip transpiration via restroom-equipped motor coach, tour guides, round-trip ferry, museum entrance at Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Meals on your own. Registration required.
When: Saturday, May 17 at 6:00 AM
Where: Keefe Tech
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Celebrate Spring Spectacular (Natick)
What: Enjoy an old-fashioned spring fair with frog jumping contest, sheepshearing, bee and honey exhibit, folk band, hayride, crafts, games and more. 10 am-3 pm
When: Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM
Where: Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St., Natick
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What: Enjoy an old-fashioned spring fair with frog jumping contest, sheepshearing, bee and honey exhibit, folk band, hayride, crafts, games and more. 10 am-3 pm
When: Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM
Where: Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St., Natick
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Protect Your Garden, Naturally (Hopkinton)
What: There are many ways you can reduce the use of toxic chemicals in your residential landscape and still maintain a satisfactory level of pest control. With LeeAnn Seeley, Product Support Manager, Neudorff Natural Gardening
When: Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM
Where: Weston Nurseries, 93 East Main Street (Rte. 135) , Hopkinton
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What: There are many ways you can reduce the use of toxic chemicals in your residential landscape and still maintain a satisfactory level of pest control. With LeeAnn Seeley, Product Support Manager, Neudorff Natural Gardening
When: Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM
Where: Weston Nurseries, 93 East Main Street (Rte. 135) , Hopkinton
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Drop-In Baby Lapsit Storytime
What: For 0-2 years old with an adult. Young ones can sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets.
When: Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 AM
Where: Library - Main, Framingham
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What: For 0-2 years old with an adult. Young ones can sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets.
When: Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 AM
Where: Library - Main, Framingham
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Wild About Amphibians (Natick)
What: In this family program, visit "up close and personal" with some of the species of amphibians found around Broadmoor. Learn about frogs and salamanders and take a short walk to the vernal pool to see more animals in the wild.
When: Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM
Where: Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick
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What: In this family program, visit "up close and personal" with some of the species of amphibians found around Broadmoor. Learn about frogs and salamanders and take a short walk to the vernal pool to see more animals in the wild.
When: Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM
Where: Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick
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The Hal McIntyre Big Band Jazz
What: This band specializes in the authentic sounds of bluegrass music, smokin' fiddle, banjo and mandolin tunes.
When: Saturday, May 17 at 8:00 PM
Where: Amazing Things - Firehouse
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What: This band specializes in the authentic sounds of bluegrass music, smokin' fiddle, banjo and mandolin tunes.
When: Saturday, May 17 at 8:00 PM
Where: Amazing Things - Firehouse
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Framingham Historical Society House Tour
What: Annual House Tour in Framingham-Tickets are $30 or less
When: Sunday, May 18 at 12:00 PM
Where: Framingham Historical Society
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What: Annual House Tour in Framingham-Tickets are $30 or less
When: Sunday, May 18 at 12:00 PM
Where: Framingham Historical Society
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Family Fair (Sudbury)
What: Enjoy an afternoon of old-time fun with your family while getting to know the treasures of Wolbach Farm. Included in this Country Fair will be scavenger hunts, raffles, a pie bake-off, and more! 12-5pm
When: Sunday, May 18 at 12:00 PM
Where: Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury
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What: Enjoy an afternoon of old-time fun with your family while getting to know the treasures of Wolbach Farm. Included in this Country Fair will be scavenger hunts, raffles, a pie bake-off, and more! 12-5pm
When: Sunday, May 18 at 12:00 PM
Where: Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury
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Flower Power
What: At the height of the spring bloom, come learn about the awesome powers of flowers.
When: Sunday, May 18 at 1:30 PM
Where: Garden in the Woods
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What: At the height of the spring bloom, come learn about the awesome powers of flowers.
When: Sunday, May 18 at 1:30 PM
Where: Garden in the Woods
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Ongoing attractions
A Thief of Light: Paintings, drawings and prints by Boston Expressionist Arthur Polonsky. Inspired by his experience of listening to music, reading poetry or looking at the world. At the Danforth through May 18. See their Web site
Danforth Museum: Exhibits of American art plus a Junior Gallery for families. Also offers art courses and workshops. Closed Mon & Tues. See their Web site
Framingham Historical Society and Museum: Founded in 1888, "Dedicated to preserving and promoting Framingham’s past, present and future." 10,000+ artifacts. Open Wed-Sat, noon-4 pm See their Web site
Garden in the Woods: Trails open 9 am -7 pm daily April 15 thru Labor Day (9-5 Sept. & Oct.) Admission $8 adults/$6 seniors & students/$4 age 3-18/free for members. See their Web site
Premium Cinema: Features comfortable leather seats, great sight lines, tons of leg room, free soft drinks & popcorn, in-theater dining, cash bar. Separate entrance from AMC multiplex. 21+ only due to liquor license. See their Web site
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