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from frying pans, fishhooks, and merchants’ scales to ceramics, oil lamps, graffiti stones and carbonized bread. Visitors can also experience the power of volcanoes from interactive displays and learn about their victims by exploring the body casts that have immortalized them. Timed tickets only and will include a separate ticket for general Exhibit Hall admission that can be used the same day or within 6 months. A$27, Sr. $25, C (3 – 11) $24. Advance reservations recommended. mos.org. FREE & ONGOING Storytime. Harvard Coop, 1400 Mass Ave., Cambridge. Weekly on Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. For children ages 1 – 6 and their caregivers with stories and snacks. 617-499-2000. ONGOING New Moms Group. Mothers and Company, 140 Worcester St., West Boylston. 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. All moms of all babies welcome. $5pp NM. Starting in December, there will also be a group on Wednesdays.mothersandcompany.com.
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free. 978-369-9763, concordmuseum.org. ONGOING 16th Annual Bright Nights at Forest Park. Springfield. One of New England’s best holiday lighting experiences with more than 600,000 lights along a 3-mile route. spiritofspringfield.org
24THURSDAY Happy Thanksgiving to all baystateparents!
ONGOING ZooLights returns to Stone Zoo! Stoneham. 5 – 9 p.m. Beloved seasonal light show puts you in the holiday spirit. This winter wonderland attracts thousands of visitors each year who get into the holiday spirit by strolling along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Also visit bald eagles, a North American porcupine, a gray fox and reindeer. Children will want to make sure they visit with Santa, who awaits their arrival in Santa’s Castle. Jolly Old St. Nick will be available for photos through Dec. 23. After visiting with Santa, enter a magical holiday world filled with fairy tale characters and dancing plush animals. stonezoo.org.
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ONGOING 16th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature. Concord Museum, Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Rd.., Concord. Nov. 23 – Jan. 1. 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. The exhibition’s focus on children’s literature makes Family Trees unique among the many holiday events in Greater Boston. Each tree serves as a canvas for the artistic creations of a dedicated team of volunteer decorators. Inspired by the storyline, the illustrations, the characters or setting of a particular book, the decorators let their imaginations take flight, much to the delight of visitors of all ages from all over New England. A$15, Sr. $10, C (4 – 18) $6, C under 4
November 18th is National Adoption Day. Massachusetts celebrates 100+ adoptions in courthouses across the state. MAREinc.org.
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Home for the Holidays. Salisbury Mansion, 40 Highland St., Worcester. 1 – 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Nov. 25 – Jan. 1. Celebrate the holidays in Worcester’s only historic house museum with flowers, decorations, activities for kids and families...and more! A$5, C under 17 FREE. Find a detailed schedule at worcesterhistory.org for a detailed schedule. 508-753-8278. FREE Parent Support Group in Worcester. Parent/ Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) invites you to meet other parents and caregivers that understand the struggles and victories of raising challenging kids who may have emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. This group meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month. FREE. Monthly, every second Thursday until December 8 and every fourth Thursday until Dec. 22. 508-767-9725, ppal.net.
25FRIDAY Lego Building for All Ages. Bring toddlers to the Children’s Discovery Museum, Acton, to build a museum-community sculpture. Lego lovers of all ages can drop in to the Science Discovery Museum all day to work on their community building projects. $10.50pp, Under 1 free. discoverymusems.org. Holly Days: Fashioned from Nature. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., including Mondays, and until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. See incredible designs and decorations from natural materials with a fashion theme on trees and wreaths; new this year decorated shoes, jewelry and hats! Outdoor lighting displays. 508-869-6111, towerhillbg.org.
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