I haven't seen anything similiar and thought I would share. Maybe someone else will also share places/events that are inexpensive or free and family friendly. My family keeps telling me I'm the queen of frugality. LOL

OK:
March 1 - 5
Attleboro
Attleboro Museum Garden Show
$3 adult/children free

Events include: Garden show, art exhibit, kids area, puppet show (sunday), cafe

There's more. We have been going every year since DD was 4 and she loves it. The kids area has all sorts of activities.

Another one:

March 11
Taunton
Taunton VFW - Pow Wow

I believe this one is free, but there is a number to call at wanderingbull.com (just click the pow wow link at the top of the page)

If you've never been to a pow wow, you should go to at least one. They are a lot of fun and very culturally educating.

There is Native drumming, dancing, singing and vendors. You can buy items from $1 and up. Some have Native food, though I don't remember this one as having anything like that on the menu.

Where's Taunton? Pow Wow could be fun...

I'm up by the New Hampshire border...I'm still watching the board, but not as much as I used to. Any other Mass parents still here?

Hi Bobby ... Taunton is below Boston, almost to the RI border, near Attleboro. There are more pow wows through the year all over the state and I'll keep posting. The next one I know of is in Laconia but I have to find the info. April theres one in RI and June back in Attleboro and than Pawtucket LOL Maybe I can dig up something closer to you.

Nice to meetcha

Attleboro
ACT presents �Crossing Delancy�
April 21, 22, 28, 29
May 5 & 6
Door open: 730/Curtain: 800

Ezekiel Bates Masonic Lodge
Adults: 15 � Students/Seniors 13

508 226 8100 reservations/more information

Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro
(Not big but nice for toddlers, there is a playground at the exit area which is pretty new)

ZOO HOURS
April to October: (Summer Hours)
-- 10:00am � 5:00pm
-- Final ticket sold at 4:00pm
November to March: (Winter Hrs)
-- 10:00am � 4:00pm
-- Final ticket sold at 3:00pm
________________________________________
ADMISSION RATES
Attleboro Residents:
-- $1.75/adult (age 13+)
-- $1.00/child (age 3-12)
-- $1.00/Senior (age 65+)
Non-Residents:
-- $3.50/adult (age 13+)
-- $2.00/child (age 3-12)
-- $2.00/Senior (age 65+)
Children under 3 admitted FREE

Concord MA

Title: Time Travelers Summer Children's Workshop
Date: Monday, July 17, 2006 - Friday, July 21, 2006
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Calendar: Public Events
Contact: Orchard House Staff


Complete Description
Sign-up program for children ages 8 - 12. Pre-registration and prepayment required.

Concord MA

Title: Apple Slump Players Children's Drama Workshop
Date: Monday, July 24, 2006 � Friday, July 28, 2006
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Calendar: Public Events
Contact: Orchard House Staff


Complete Description
Summer Drama Workshop for children ages 8 - 12. Pre-registration and prepayment required.

Orchard House - Home of the Alcotts is open year-round on the following schedule:

� Apr 1 - Oct 31: Monday-Saturday 10:00-4:30, Sunday 1:00-4:30


Regular admission fees charged;
reservations only needed for groups of 10 or more
For further information, please phone 978-369-4118 x106

Boston MA

March 17 (Fri) Go really really GREEN on St. Patrick�s Day with the whole family and New England Wild Flower Society at the New England Spring Flower Show Children�s Night from 4:30-8 pm. Meet Granny Granite and lots of wildflowers to celebrate the upcoming Rock On! Sculpture exhibit at Garden in the Woods. Go Green making fern rubbings to take home, and come to the exhibition floor for an awesome view of �Finding Your Garden within the New England Landscape� featuring 58 native New England green beauties. GO NATIVE! Bayside Expo Center Boston.

Attleboro
March 6 & 8

Monday March 6, 2006 Go To Top 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM America Reads Contact: Mrs Brown 508-222-7820 Attleborokids@sailsinc.org America Reads is a literacy program for children in grades 1-3. This program is held in partnership with Wheaton College. College students help with reading, writing, or spelling homework and create fun literacy based activities for students. your child is welcome to sign up for oneOR both days. space is very limited so call 508-222-7820 today to register for this fun, free educational program!

Wednesday March 8, 20064:00 PM - 5:30 PM America Reads Contact: Mrs Brown 508-222-7820 Attleborokids@sailsinc.org America Reads is a literacy program for children in grades 1-3. This program is held in partnership with Wheaton College. College students help with reading, writing, or spelling homework and create fun literacy based activities for students. your child is welcome to sign up for oneOR both days. space is very limited so call 508-222-7820 today to register for this fun, free educational program!

Attleboro
March 13

Monday March 13, 2006 Go To Top 1:00 PM Story Time (A) Contact: Mrs. Brown 508-222-7820 attleborokids@sailsinc.org 21/2-51/2 #3 years
Parents or caregivers must be present with children under 4 years at all times.
For more information, and to register please call 508-222-7820. Location: Activity Room

Hi AngiesMom,

The Taunton Pow Wow at the VFW hall on March 11 sounds like fun. Are you going to go? I just got a change in court ordered visitation and have my daughter next Saturday and would make the trip down. I think that she'd really enjoy it.

I went to one years ago in the old Wonderland Ballroom in Revere. It was alot of fun.

I think it would be fun to get together. Maybe we can even talk BigBobby into coming down too.....

Heh...sorry that I've been inactive lately.

I am going to be little bobby-less this weekend, however, and I don't think that a pow-wow would quite be the same without him.

I'm also a lot busier than I used to be...jeez...I used to always say that my dating troubles were temporary, and after I crossed over the 30yo line my fatherhood would be less of a problem and my popularity would soar. Who knew how true it'd be! Like heat-seeking missiles these 30yo women are...

Later,
Bobby

Hey guys -- YES I will be at the Taunton one and easy to find as I'm one of the vendors Doesnt allow me much time to dance as much as I'd like BUT gives me some time to socialize when the customers aren't knocking my tables down. Oh wait, thats my lil one LOL. Anyway, I guess my answer is yes and theres more coming up as the pow wow season is starting to get under way. Watch the thread and I'll post more as I find them out

Bobby -- watch out for those missils I listen to some of the ladies I am acquainted with and the attitudes skeer me!!! My new decision is if the only thing out there are what these ladies describe, I'm staying single!!!!