Nichole’s Picks of the Weekend 4/25 and 4/26

Pick #1   Open House at Fenway Park

We have done this a couple of times and it is always a great day for the kids!

DATE:   Saturday, April 25

TIME:   10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

COST:   Free!

ENTRANCE:   All gates

WHAT IS IT?:

An opportunity for fans of all ages to explore Fenway Park at their own pace. The free, open to the public event gives fans a chance to discover behind-the-scenes locations and learn more about “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark” through a variety of family-friendly activities:

• Appearances and autographs by Red Sox Alumni
• Visits to exclusive areas of the ballpark, including the home & away clubhouses
• From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., fans will have an opportunity to walk on the warning track, sit in the dugouts, peer into the bullpens, and peek inside the Green Monster scoreboard (weather permitting)
• The Open House will feature a special college showcase game between two Historically Black Colleges, Florida A&M University and North Carolina Central University starting at 2:00 p.m.
• A college fair with participation from historically black colleges will be taking place in the State Street Pavilion Club from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Explore 100 locations in Fenway Park: A Living Museum
• Tour the Royal Rooters Club: Home of the “Nation’s Archives”

CONCESSIONS will also be available for purchase throughout the ballpark.

Information from official site:  see it all here!

Pick #2

Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place in Waltham

$15 adults, Free to children 12 and under and Gore Place Members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at all entrance gates on the day.

Now in its 28th year, this outdoor farm festival has become a family favorite and a tradition throughout the region! Enjoy demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving and gardening on a beautiful 50 acre estate. Large crafts fair, live entertainment, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Wagon rides and museum tours (additional charge). Food vendors on site. Free parking. No dogs or other pets allowed.

Visit Official Website and get more information, including directions, HERE.

Pick #3

Ravenswood Tree Hunt and ID

recommended for children 10 years old and older

Date & Time
Sunday, April 26
1-3PM

Member: $5. Nonmember: $10

Contact Information
978.281.8400
capeann@ttor.org

See full information HERE

Gone within five years, Ravenswood’s delightful hemlock groves. What is happening to them and what will take their place? Did you know we have Moosewood trees and naturally occurring Magnolias? What other trees will surprise you on a guided Tree Hunt? In honor of Arbor Day, join us with a local arborist, naturalist to learn to identify local woody plants by their growth habitats, bark, twigs, buds, and even smell. If you have a mystery woody plant on your own property, bring a 12 inch long sample with buds and we can help you identify it at the end of the walk. Recommended for 10 year olds and up.

For a much more comprehensive list of family friendly activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid.  NorthShoreKid.com