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SUMMARY:2024 Natick Nights!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of Natick Nights! on Adams Street. \nAdams Street Beer Garden\n\nDrink Dion’s – Beers from Mighty Squirrel and wines from ESTE (Portugal) Vinho Verde and Vinho Verde Rosé – with thanks to Atlantic Beverage Distributors – 21+\n\nFood\n\nMig’s Dogs\nKona Ice Truck\nDonut NV\n\nMusic by Ronona J Band\n\nActivities \n\nFacepainting with Claudia Peralta from Colores Kids \nNE Sci-Tech with Archery for Kids!\n\n\n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-natick-nights-july4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Family Friendly,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T163000
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SUMMARY:Messy Play Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors for some messy\, creative fun! Explore simple\, open-ended projects like making oobleck\, experimenting with baking soda and vinegar\, or fingerpainting with shaving cream. \nGeared toward ages 1-6 with adult supervision. Remember to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! \nIf it rains\, we’ll offer a less-messy craft indoors and save the messy projects for another day.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/messy-play-time/2024-07-08/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T180000
DTSTAMP:20240708T175233Z
CREATED:20240624T171536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T175233Z
UID:10006984-1720544400-1720548000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Ed the Wizard’s Reading Is Magic!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this family-friendly\, interactive magic show full of comedy and suspense! Ed the Wizard‘s performance will celebrate the importance of reading and entertain an audience of all ages. \nThe show will take place outdoors at the Bacon Free Library\, so bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass. If it rains\, we’ll move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwizardjuly24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T170000
DTSTAMP:20240708T175410Z
CREATED:20240624T172033Z
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \n  \nTHIS WEEK: Heart Mapping. What’s inside your heart? Heart maps help us discover who and what we love. We will create beautiful heart maps and write poems from what we discover inside.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkidspoetry1jul24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T110000
DTSTAMP:20240826T200618Z
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SUMMARY:Jammin with You
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-07-12/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T161500
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CREATED:20240624T173924Z
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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library! \nChildren ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Sophie\, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs\, stories\, and cuddles. \nRegistration is required for each child attending.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflrtadjul24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T150000
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SUMMARY:Hula Hooping with Wildkat Hoops
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic with Wildkat Hoops. Hooping promotes exercise\, exploration\, expression\, movement\, dance\, and FUN! \nThis intergenerational workshop\, hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, is geared toward kids ages 5+ and adults. Hoops are provided.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhula/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T170000
DTSTAMP:20240708T174154Z
CREATED:20240625T163443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174154Z
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \n  \nTHIS WEEK: My Earth–Myself. Create a nature collage and experience the fun of Word Bowl Poems. Using all our senses\, we will explore how you fit into this great planet earth. We will explore our imaginations of what the future world will look like.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkidspoetry2/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20240718T133352Z
CREATED:20240712T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T133352Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Natick Nights!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic evening of food\, shopping\, and family-friendly entertainment in the vibrant Natick Center Cultural District. The Adams Street Art Alley will feature an array of beer\, wine\, food\, and music during every Natick Nights event. \nEvents and Activities as of July 16 and subject to change. \nPublic bathrooms are located at Natick Town Hall\, the Morse Institute Library & on Adams Street. \nOn Adams and Court Street \n\nDrink Dion’s – Beers from Exhibit ‘A’ and wines from Black Girl Magic – with thanks to Atlantic Beverage Distributors and Martignetti Carolina Division – 21+\nFood by Kith and Kin\, Baja Mexican\, and DonutNV\nLive music with Circuit Breakers\nGallery 01760\, an outdoors micro art gallery featuring miniature art will be hosting its premiere show and unveiling at 6:00 on Adams Street. 10 artists who work in various mediums will be on display in the gallery for SHOW #1\n\nAt the Morse Institute Library \n\nLibrary Lawn – Take & Make from the Gumball Machine\, UnEarth the Adventure Magnets\, and lawn games!\nAcoustic Music with Casey & Kathy\nKona Ice of Framingham/Natick\n\nOn Natick Common \nFeaturing Cirque de Light Stilt Walkers\, Jonah’s Twisters\, Wildkat Hoops\, The Modifiers of Wellesley Car Club with vintage cars on display\, and a variety of crafters. \nMusical Guest Chris Wagner \n\nBach to Rock will be bringing out multiple instruments for kids and families of all ages to try!\nCitizens Bank – Providing fun for the community. Stop by our table for activities and giveaways!\nCommunity Academy at Walnut Hill – school year & summer session learning opportunities for aspiring artists pre-k to adult. Come by our table for a Frozen themed craft!\nFamily Promise Metrowest is working to address family homelessness in the Metrowest Community.\nFirst Congregational Church – Join us on the side lawn (2 E. Central) for BIG BUBBLES and Sidewalk Chalk fun! All ages welcome.\nGateway Camera Club  – A nationwide club whose activities range from guest speakers to field trips. Come learn more about us\, take pics with a polaroid and scavenger hunt!\nGeo Jewish Afterschool – Come to our table for Challah Making in a take & bake pan\, and learn about our afterschool program.\nGlobal Children’s School – Come by our table to play some games and learn about our multicultural trilingual education.\nKumon Math and Reading\, Natick – Spin the Wheel for fun prizes! Sign Up for a story reading session and a chance to win a special prize if you attend a Parent Orientation.\nLion Fitness – Personal training and small group classes for people of all levels. Come make your own slime!\nMonkey’N Around – Casual family clothing brand.\nNatick 180 – The Town’s resource for mental health and substance use. Visit our booth to learn more\, and pick up some free resources and wellness items!\nNatick Outdoor Store – Metrowest’s Local Sporting Goods Headquarters. Drop by our table to play lawn games!\nNatick Service Council – Come learn about how to support your neighbors in need! Kids games\, crafts & prizes!\nNew England Sci-Tech – Space Science & Robotics. Launch a paper rocket by the flagpole\, hold a rock from Outer Space\, and get a selfie with R2D2 the Star Wars Robot!\nRumble Boxing -Fitness based boxing and strength meant for anyone\, in a party environment! Boxing mitts for adults and kids\, learn the 6 punches!\nSafe Vape Disposal – Keep Our Town Clean\, Dispose of Vapes Green. Information and Temporary Tattoos!\nSound & Spirit – Intergenerational choir in Natick building community through the arts with members from age 8 to 80! Come by for coloring and bubbles!\nSPARK Kindness – Come make a Kindness Crown and Connect with the SPARK team! \nWellesley School of Music – Discover the joy and harmony of music Lessons by learning to play piano\, vocal\, violin\, and guitar.\n\nNatick Nights! Special Offers \n\nBaylee Bee – Enjoy a special promotion when you shop at Baylee Bee between 5PM-7PM\nFive Crows is having a Permanent Bracelet Event from 5:00PM – 7:30PM with artist Wendy Jo New.\nPaper Fiesta and Hedgehog Belly Designs – Join us to celebrate our  grand re-opening from 6pm-8pm! Light bites and drinks will be served\, and each purchase will be entered into a raffle.\nUni-T – 10% discount on any single item (excluding clothing) with the Uni-T Natick Night Special. Remember to mention it when you make your purchase!\n\nMore of Everything!! \n ArtWalk will be hosting over 40 crafters throughout Natick Center with additional music from:  \n\nSean Fullerton Music\nThe Millis Berfield Band\nJudy Maggs
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-natick-nights-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Family Friendly,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T113000
DTSTAMP:20240708T174112Z
CREATED:20240625T163944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174112Z
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SUMMARY:Science Story Time: Story Splash!
DESCRIPTION:Cool off on the Bacon Free Library lawn with this special story time all about water!\n\nThis program is geared toward ages 3-6 and will include stories\, songs\, and hands-on science activities like a sink/float station. \nMeet us outdoors behind the library and be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflsplash/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T163000
DTSTAMP:20240624T171205Z
CREATED:20230711T153221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T171205Z
UID:10006983-1721662200-1721665800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Messy Play Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors for some messy\, creative fun! Explore simple\, open-ended projects like making oobleck\, experimenting with baking soda and vinegar\, or fingerpainting with shaving cream. \nGeared toward ages 1-6 with adult supervision. Remember to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! \nIf it rains\, we’ll offer a less-messy craft indoors and save the messy projects for another day.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/messy-play-time/2024-07-22/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T170000
DTSTAMP:20240708T173949Z
CREATED:20240625T163642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173949Z
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \n  \nTHIS WEEK: I Am Poems & Kaleidoscopes. There are lots of things that make up the one special you. Just like a kaleidoscope\, you are always changing\, growing\, and becoming something new.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkidspoetry3/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T113000
DTSTAMP:20240708T173905Z
CREATED:20240625T164335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173905Z
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SUMMARY:Music & Movement with Julie Stepanek
DESCRIPTION:Dance and sing along at the Bacon Free Library with Julie Stepanek as she plays her ukulele and leads us in some favorite tunes! \nGeared toward ages 0-5. This program will take place outdoors\, so bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass. If it rains\, we’ll move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmusicjs/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T183000
DTSTAMP:20240708T173820Z
CREATED:20240625T164655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173820Z
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SUMMARY:Tell Me Again! with Diane Edgecomb
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the world’s most magical tales\, the favorites you always want to hear again and again\, exuberantly brought to life by Library favorite and Parent’s Choice award-winner Diane Edgecomb. \nThis storytelling program will take place on the Bacon Free Library lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass. If it rains\, we’ll move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldedge724/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly,Library
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