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EXAMINE HISTORIC ARTIFACTS HIT THE 1960’s AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM EXPLORE STEM AT MIT MUSEUM See pages 15-17

Holiday Light Shows and Tree Lighting Ceremonies

Tis the season!

Rounding Up Boston’s Nutcracker Performances

5 GIFT IDEAS FOR NAUGHTY OR NICE The Importance of STEM and STEAM Toys

Events & Activities to Enjoy with Your Family

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Contents

November 2019

Kids

Volume 35 • Number 3

Museums

15 16 Concord JFK Presidential Museum Library and Museum

17 MIT Museum

Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker

18 Holiday Nutcracker Roundup 6 Dazzling Events for the Whole Family to Enjoy

W H AT ’ S I N S I D E

4 Family F.Y.I.

12 Toys for National STEM/STEAM Day

20 Holiday Light Shows and Tree Lighting Ceremonies

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WIN TICKETS to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical AND Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical

• SAVE THE DATE for our Summer Camp Expo

• Food Allergies and Treatments

10 Gifts for Naughty or Nice

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21 Family Calendar

• Harvest Dinner with the Pilgrims • Giving Thanks for the Land • Family Gratitude 5K Turkey Trot • And much more...

22 School Open Houses 30 Home for the Holidays

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Family F.Y.I. ENTER TO WIN A FAMILY 4 PACK Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Education and Enrichment Guide

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he 2019-20 edition of Boston Parents’ Education and Enrichment Guide is the No. 1 resource for learning about how to choose a private school.

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The “most famous reindeer of all” will fly into Boston, December 6-8, with the critically acclaimed RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. The world’s most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster, will help Santa save Christmas. Don’t miss this family favorite that the Boston Globe calls a “holiday staple.” Get your tickets at bochcenter.org.

Two lucky winners will win a family 4 pack. Enter to win here: https:// bostonparentspaper.com/contest-entry.html by November 15.

SAVE THE DATE FOR BPP’S SUMMER CAMP EXPO!!

Coming January 25th, we are delighted to announce that our Annual Summer Camp Expo will again be happening at Dedham Health and Athletic Club in the town of Dedham. From art to STEM, day or sleep away, come explore the many camp options available for children of all ages!

Camouflaged Vaping Devices Are Getting Past Parents And Schools

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he vaping hoodie. The vaping watch. USB jump drives.

Each ready to deliver a puff of nicotine (or marijuana) anywhere, anytime. The vaping market is crowded with sleek, camouflaged devices that have teachers and parents struggling to monitor illicit usage of a product that has surged in popularity among school kids. You might want to give that new computer mouse, that you didn’t buy, a second look.

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Family F.Y.I. DID YOU KNOW?

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he first legal adoption on record happened right here in Massachusetts, although it was a colony at the time. The year was 1693 and it was Governor Sir William Phips who adopted a son. Our home state Governor Sir is so rich William Phips with history we can’t say we’re surprised, but definitely delighted.

ENTER TO WIN A FAMILY 4 PACK Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical

The timeless movie “White Christmas” is adapted for the stage in a lavish new production that the New York Times says to “put on your wish list.” IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of a song-anddance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process.

Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS will play the Boch Center Wang Theatre December 17 – 29. Get your tickets at bochcenter.org.

Two lucky winners will win a family 4 pack. Enter to win here: https://bostonparentspaper.com/contest-entry.html by November 22.

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ovember is National Adoption Month!

Have you ever considered where the phrase “put up for adoption” is derived?

It comes from the orphan train movement in the United States from 1854 to 1929. During this time orphans were put on trains headed for the Midwest and West. At each stop the children would be “put up” on a train platform in hopes of finding a family to adopt them.

Puzzling New Art!

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Jack’s passion for completing challenging puzzles in record time has even earned him a spot in the Ravensburger World’s Largest Puzzle Hall of Fame.

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Family F.Y.I. Food Allergies

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ood allergies affect between 2-5 million kids in the US, and that number is increasing each year.

Between 1997 and 2011 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that food allergies have increased by 50%. Even if your child is not affected by food allergies, there is certainly a child in their school or daycare that is, and we all need to be aware in order to keep these young children safe.

From a young age children should be made aware that they have a food allergy. Explain to them in simple terms that certain food may make them sick, and you are keeping them

safe by avoiding those foods. Teach them what the food looks like and show them examples in the grocery store when you shop. There are many options out there for books to read with young children with food allergies, even some that you can personalize for your child. Let your child know that they should only eat food given to them by trusted adults and let them know who those adults are. It is important to help guide older children in how to deal with situations when people are trying to give them foods, and empower them to say “I need to ask my parent first,” when faced with a persistent person trying to share food with them.

Stefanie Hartman, RN, MS, CPNP Brain Injury Center Nurse Practitioner

Talk to your child about the symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction and let them know to find an adult right away if they feel sick. Tell them specifically what symptoms need to be reported and that you will give them medicine first, and then bring them to the doctors if they start having any symptoms. You should always discuss this in a calm way so your child is not nervous or fearful themselves.

Food allergies cannot be prevented, but reactions can teach your child to be their own advocate, so that both you and your child can feel safe about participation in school and camps.

Food Allergy Treatments

By Dr. Margaret Vallen

A look at advances and what this means for children and their families

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ust the mention of the phrase “food allergy” can evoke considerable anxiety with parents.

It affects 6% of adults and up to 8% of children and the prevalence of food allergy and anaphylaxis is increasing. The standard way to manage it to date has been strict food avoidance and preparedness with an epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) in the event of a reaction.

Yet, despite best efforts at avoidance, severe reactions occur in up to a third of food allergic children.

A relatively small number of allergens cause a high proportion of food allergy, with eight major groups of allergenic foods accounting for approximately 90% of all food allergies. By law, these must be stated on labels in this country for processed foods. These include cow’s milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybean. More than 170 foods have been known to cause allergic reactions, and additional foods, like sesame and mustard are included in labeling laws in other countries. Milk and egg allergies are commonly outgrown in childhood unlike peanut and tree nut allergies which are typically life-long and well known causes of anaphylaxis.

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FYI, it’s easy to confuse food allergies with other common reactions known as food intolerances. While food intolerances, like lactose intolerance, are bothersome, they don’t involve the immune system and aren’t life threatening.

The most common food allergy signs and symptoms include: • Tingling or itchy mouth or throat • Itchy skin or hives • Swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat • Wheezing, nasal congestion, trouble breathing • Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea • Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting More severe allergic signs and symptoms indicate anaphylaxis: • Constriction, tightening of the airways • Swollen throat making it difficult to breathe • Low blood pressure • Rapid pulse • Dizziness, lightheadedness, loss of consciousness It’s important to obtain a proper food allergy diagnosis. The diagnostic standard is an oral food challenge, but this carries risks as some people can experience

severe reactions to even the smallest amount of an allergen. Current diagnostic tests include skin tests with an allergen extract or a food and IgE blood tests.

An accurate diagnosis is critical, since over diagnosis can lead to unnecessary dietary restrictions and decreased quality of life.

Once a food allergy is diagnosed, it’s managed by: • Strict avoidance of the food • Reading all labels carefully • Extra caution at restaurants especially with dessert foods, ice cream shops, bakeries, and Asian cuisine • Informing servers and/or chefs about your food allergy and that you absolutely cannot eat these foods.

• Informing relatives, friend and caregivers about your food allergies • Carrying an EAI since the chance of an accidental ingestion is always present.

Prevention of Food Allergies For years, allergists have recommended parents and caregivers delay the introduction of potential food allergens, such as cow’s milk, egg, and peanut, until a child’s first birthday. Leading health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the National Institute Continued on page 29 >>>

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Understanding Lip Ties WHAT IS LIP TIE? When the tissue under the upper lip, the frenulum, is either too tight or too thick, it can limit movement of the upper lip. This condition is called a lip tie. Typically the frenulum dissolves before birth, but when it doesn’t, a baby may be born with a lip tie.

CAN A LIP TIE IMPACT MY CHILD’S DENTAL HEALTH? It can. A lip tie left untreated can lead to more serious dental issues down the road: Tooth decay: Because the frenulum restricts the upper lip, children may not be able to brush their front teeth thoroughly, resulting in plaque build-up and decay. A build-up of plaque, a sticky bacterial film, can damage the tooth enamel and allow pockets of decay to form. Decay can lead to infection which damages the tooth nerve.

Periodontal Disease: Bleeding and swollen gum tissue is the first sign of this disease. If the inflamed gums are not treated, gums then recede and tooth loss begins. A lip tie can also pull on the gum line and cause gum recession. Poor gum health can impact other areas of health such as diabetes, respiratory disease, stroke, and heart disease.

HOW IS LIP TIE TREATED? CO2 laser treatment is the best method for correcting lip ties, especially in infants and children. This procedure is safe, effective, and painless. Carbon dioxide is used to evaporate the excess tissue, while immediately sterilizing the area.

This quick treatment lasts only a minute with minimal blood loss and allows for a quick recovery. Infants are able to nurse immediately after the procedure and older children can eat and drink normally.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION If you are concerned that your infant or child may have a lip tie, schedule a consultation with Dr. Fawn Rosenberg of Lexington Smile Studio. Dr. Rosenberg is a lip tie specialist with over 20 years of experience in treating lip tie with Laser Technology.

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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY INFANT HAS A LIP TIE? The most common symptom of a lip tie in an infant is difficulty breastfeeding. In addition, babies may also experience any of the following symptoms: • Reflux • Gasp for air during feedings • Fall asleep during feedings • Gas or hiccups after feeding • Leak milk • Poor, shallow latch • Smacking or clicking sounds during feedings • Latch with gums and not with lips • Oral blisters • Poor weight gain • Gulp milk • Inability to use a pacifier • Prefer to be bottle-fed HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD HAS A LIP TIE? A common symptom of a lip tie in a child is a gap between the two front teeth. This can be caused simply by poor tooth alignment, but it can also be caused by a lip tie that was not treated as an infant. Other common symptoms of a lip tie in children include: • Difficulty chewing food • Delayed speech • Migraines • Dental health issues like tooth decay • Neck, back, and/or jaw pain or tension

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JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

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What kid wouldn’t love to see a former president’s actual school report card and Freedom 7 spacecraft? They’ll also love seeing Kennedy family home movies and the hands-on “Cart” programs like Stranded at Sea: The PT-109 story” and The Race for Space. Most important, from President Kennedy’s inauguration speech to his landmark address on civil rights, his words will inspire young people.

ADDRESS: Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125; PHONE: 617-514-1600

Why Parents  It Parents will appreciate the Museum layout, and how visiting “Main Street” in 1960 transports them to another time and place! They will be fascinated by sections highlighting President Kennedy’s career, including the first televised debates between JFK and Richard Nixon, a short documentary on the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlights of JFK’s press conferences and his private thoughts on the future of Vietnam. See website for schedule of family-friendly docent tours.

WEBSITE: jfklibrary.org HOURS: Open seven days: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm; Final introductory film begins at 3:55 pm; Check website for holiday closings.

ADMISSION: Adult: $14.00; Senior: $12.00; College Student with ID: $12.00; Youth/Teen (13-17): $10.00; US Armed Forces Veterans: $4.00 off Adult or Senior admission; Children 12 and under: Free; Ways to Save: Members of JFK Library, any Presidential Library operated by the National Archives, CAC carriers of the US Armed Forces: Free; Edward M. Kennedy Institute visitors same day $2 discount; EBT Cardholder: $4 (up to 4 guests); Mass college students with ID: $6...see website for more ways to save.

CAFÉ: JFK Café offers panoramic views of the Boston skyline and Boston Harbor. A complete menu selection includes breakfast options as well as a daily hot lunch special in addition to salads, soups, and sandwiches. Just looking for a cappuccino or a snack? The all day service has you covered! Open daily 9:00 am-5:00 pm..

SPECIAL GROUP PROGRAMS: School field trips offered for grades 3-8 in American history, Civics, and English Language Arts; Guided program topics include: Who was John F. Kennedy?, Presidential Campaigns and Elections, Report Card for the President, The Civil Rights Movement:1960-1963, and The Cold War Heats Up; for more info at 617-514-1589.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FAMILIES/KIDS: Celebrate! Family programming series for family audiences and children 5 and up highlights America’s cultural diversity through the arts.

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CONCORD MUSEUM

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What kid wouldn’t love to try their hand at writing with a quill pen?

Or learn how to make their own Patriot Portrait? Children delight in the privilege of examining historic artifacts like the 1775 Paul Revere lantern, and learning about daily life for Native children who sewed and played with deerskin balls! Check the schedule for community mural contribution and Sculptures Alive programming!

ADDRESS: 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742; PHONE: 987-369-9763 Two Entrances: (also accessible via 200 Lexington Road)

Why Parents  It A museum that covers thousands of years of history in an intimate, cozy atmosphere? Whether it is learning about the roots of American democracy, the power of independent thinking, the preservation of the environment, or the intricacies of craftsmanship, the Concord Museum brings history into the lives of learners of all ages! Your kids will love seeing your excitement!

WEBSITE: concordmuseum.org HOURS: Grand Reopening October 11th! Fall/Winter Hours thru January 12th: Daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Summer Hours: Daily; Check website for current seasonal hours; Open February and April school vacation weeks; New museum shop!

ADMISSION: Adult: $10.00; Child (5-17): $6.00; Children under 5: Free; Student & Senior: $8.00; Ways to Save: Military discounts; Teacher discount; MTA discount; EBT Cardholder & family discount; Area Public Library Pass Program; NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) Reciprocal Admissions honored. Learn more: narmassociation.org CAFÉ: Lovely open-air courtyard for outdoor enjoyment of packed food & picnics. Abundant nearby dining options available in Concord center ¼ mile down the road.

SPECIAL GROUP PROGRAMS: School field trips for all ages feature programs connecting students to the Revolutionary War, Native American life, the Colonies, and Concord authors: Colonial Cooking, Relive 1775, Colonial Samplers; Revolutionary Traveling Trunk School Deliveries; Colonial Winter Workshop (Dec-Feb); Afterschool and Youth Organization visits; Traveling Classroom Outreach Programs.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FAMILIES/KIDS: Year-round, hands-on family programming; Holiday tours, crafts, and activities schedule; Online Parents; Favorite annual events like Patriots Day, Celebrate the Apple Day, and the month-long, beloved Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature, featuring 40 trees and wreaths, each decorated in the theme of a favorite children’s book. And much more...

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INCLUSIVITY INFO: Fully accessible and climate-controlled museum; Strollers welcome and strollers available on a FCFS basis free of charge in the coat room; Service dogs welcome; Accessible seating available for auditorium events by reservation: 413-559-6301.

Henry David Thoreau Gallery

People of Musketaquid Gallery

Center of Revolution Gallery

Go on a special Treasure Hunt in the Henry David Thoreau Gallery!

What did Henry see in his spyglass? Can you find Henry’s flute?

Match the pictures to all the artifacts in this exhibit including Henry’s desk where he wrote Walden.

Basketry, pottery, and quillwork oh my! Step back in time again to explore the amazing works of Native artists and artisans, past and present. What next art project of yours will this fascinating crafting inspire?

Visit the hands-on touch station to learn more about the history of Musketaquid.

Here lie the museum collections’ oldest objects — can you find the Native stone tool from 10,000 years ago? Kids love to see the muskets and powder horns from the Revolution.

Can you find the lantern from Revere’s famous ride?

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Kids

MIT MUSEUM

Museums

Why Kids  It One word: Robots! Beyond that, the progressive programs designed especially for young adults and connecting participants with MIT research are unmatched in both opportunity and inspiration!

Museum Info ADDRESS: 265 Massachusetts Avenue, Building N51, Cambridge, MA 02139; PHONE: 617-253-5927 WEBSITE: mitmuseum.mit.edu HOURS: Open seven days a week: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm except major holidays; Check calendar for exceptions.

ADMISSION: Adult: $10.00; Youth under 18, Students with ID, and Seniors: $5.00; Children under 5, MIT ID holders (students, faculty, staff, spouses), and alumni (with one guest): Free; See website for ways to save on admission.

Why Parents  It Have a teen with a growing interest in STEM-related fields? Right-brained and left-brained parents are equally grateful for this local, powerful resource to make a difference in their lives! Need to do some novelty gift shopping? MIT Museum Store is a hit for unusual gifts and décor, and also favorite for childrens’electronic toys and scientist puppets!

SCAVENGER HUNT

Can you find these treasures?

CAFÉ: No designated dining areas or facilities on site. Visitors may eat at the cafeterias located in the MIT Student Center or Stata Center, both walkable from the Museum. See link for more on-campus and nearby dining options: http://institute-events.mit.edu/visit/ where-to-eat SPECIAL GROUP PROGRAMS: Educational Workshops offered for grades 6-12, up to 25 students. Two-hour science, technology, engineering, and art, instructor-led and exhibit-related activities. Choose from Robotics, DNA workshop, Physics & Photography, Structural Engineering, and more; College, adult, senior, and corporate groups welcome!

Reservations must be made for groups of 8 or more, at least two weeks in advance.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FAMILIES/KIDS: Exhibitions and installations at MIT Museum are geared toward middle school and high school audiences; Activity guides for gallery-based learning available for download; Idea Hub drop-in activity schedule features: exploring design and engineering, tinkering topics in 3D Printing and Design, App Inventor, Chain Reaction, Paper Circuits, and Dream, Design, Build, Girl’s Day and the site of the Cambridge Science Fair in April. Free with museum admission, check upcoming weekend sessions online!

INCLUSIVITY INFO: All museum sites are wheelchair accessible. Lockers and coat racks available.

In Motion

Idea Hub

Slide Rules

Check out the movements of In Motion which explores the stepby-step movement of people as they engage in activity, and then creates a video which transforms the activity into 3D sculpture. See the physics of a fencer lung or a basketball player slam dunk a ball.

Want to invent an App, design a boat or your own simple video game animation?

Weekends are all about exploration at the Idea Hub—a dedicated maker space where you can explore, create, and design. Check schedule for upcoming weekend sessions.

View the display of different slide rules and explain to your kids what life was like before calculators, and how engineers would use the slide rules to do their calculations.

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Urban Nutcracker — Boston, Photo by Peter Paradise

Holiday

Nutcracker Roundup Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker — Boston

Urban Nutcracker — Boston

The Nutcracker — Weston

Create an annual tradition with your family this holiday season at one of New England’s favorite celebrations.

From the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the dazzling snow scene – set to the iconic music of Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker is a production beloved by audiences of all ages that your family will never forget

“You really don’t get more “original” that Williams’ version of “The Nutcracker” that features people who reflect the increasingly diverse neighborhoods of Boston and, frankly, many other metro areas in the United States.” — The Boston Globe.

Share the merriment of the holiday season as the accomplished dancers of Commonwealth Ballet and guest artists frolic, battle and dance through Clara’s holiday dream. Join the family party set before a magical tree and enjoy the laughter, magic, and wonder of this holiday classic accompanied by the beloved Tchaikovsky score. This fully staged production is sure to captivate and entertain all ages. It’s the perfect start to the holiday season!

See website for ticket information, November 29 - December 29, Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston, 617-695-6955; bostonballet.org

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$29-$119. December 19-28, Boch Center Shubert Theatre, Boston, 265 Tremont Street, Boston, www.urbannutcracker.com

$22+. November 29, 30, December 1, 20, 21, 22. The Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College, 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, 978-263-7794; commonwealthballet.org/nutcracker

Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker —Boston Photo courtesy Boston Ballet

The Nutcracker — Boston & Dorchester Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre brings its original, enchanting production of The Nutcracker to the Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston from November 30-December 8 and The Strand Theatre in Dorchester from December 13-22.

JMBT’s The Nutcracker whisks young and old alike to the Land of the Sweets where dreams come true and anything is possible. $25+. Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont Street, Boston & The Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, 617-354-7467; www.ballettheatre.org/nutcracker

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker — Boston

Moscow Ballet — Boston Photo courtesy Moscow Ballet

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker features over-the-top production values and world class Russian artists. Larger than life puppets and nesting dolls, and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life. Gather the family and see why the press raves “Knock Out!” – New York Times, “Christmas Cheer!”

– LA Times. $44+. Wednesday, December 6th, 7:00 PM. Boch Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston, (800) 320-1733, www.nutcracker.com/your-city/gettickets/boston

Greater Salem Ballet Company, The Nutcracker — Lynn

Commonwealth Ballet— Thge Eleanor Welch Casey Theater

Follow Clara on her magical journey.

Brave the battle of the mice and soldiers led by the Nutcracker Prince and be amazed by the growing Christmas tree. Glide through the Christmas tree forest complete with falling snow and arrive at the palace of sweets where Clara is entertained by a cast of characters and dazzled by the Grand Pas de Deux of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. $25+. Saturday, December 7, 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm, The Lynn Auditorium, 3 City Hall Sq., Lynn, 781-599-7469; www.TheGSBC.com

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Holiday Light Shows and Tree Lighting Ceremonies

The Boston area has some of the most sparkling holiday light displays around.

Be one of the first to enjoy this season of lights at tree lighting ceremonies, as thousands of small little lights brighten the darkness of early nights.

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DECEMBER 5

Macy’s Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Windows Unveiled

Boston Common Holiday Tree Lighting & Frog Pond Skating Spectacular

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acy’s (450 Washington Street) lights up Boston’s Downtown Crossing this year on Black Friday when the festive evergreen trees on the Summer Street side of the store light up and the store’s famous holiday window displays are unveiled. Look for Santa and his Elves, as well as entertainment from the Boston Children’s Choir and other performers.

NOVEMBER 25 Columbus Park Trellis Lighting

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he Mayor turns on the 50,000 glowing blue and white LED lights along the 260 foot trellis and 14 nearby trees on at 5 pm in Christopher Columbus Park (110 Atlantic Ave), transforming the waterfront park into a magical light garden through the holiday season. The event includes music, entertainment, and refreshments.

NOVEMBER 25 Copley Square Tree Lighting

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reaths with red bows decorate Copley Square, and the Old South Church bell tolls when the lights on the Copley Square tree go on - look for appearances by Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty, plus live music by local groups including the Boston Pops Brass Quintet.

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rom 6pm-8pm., this exciting event takes place near the Visitors Information Center on Tremont St and stars the special tree sent as a gift from Nova Scotia. The Mayor will be joined by Santa and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Refreshments, music, and entertainment will be provided by local groups. Lights on the tree almost 7,000 of them - go on at about 7:55pm, followed by lights on 80+ other trees throughout the Common and the Public Garden. When the Mayor turns on the lights, the Boston holiday season officially begins! The show closes with a special fireworks display over the Common. Before the lighting event, a free ice-skating show featuring Theatre on Ice of Boston, national and international competitive skaters, and Team Excel Synchronized takes place at Frog Pond from 5pm-6pm. Right after the brilliantly colored lights on Boston Common go on, so do the white holiday lights covering many of the Public Garden’s formally-sheared evergreen, giving an ethereal snowball effect across the entire park. Don’t miss the experience of walking through the Garden in the evening after the lights come on.

NOVEMBER 26 Massachusetts State House Tree Lighting

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giant Christmas tree in the Rotunda lights up in the annual

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tree lighting event ceremony at 5pm.

This marks the official kick-off of the holiday season in Massachusetts.

NOVEMBER 27 Blink! Light Show Kick off and Giant Christmas Tree Lighting at Faneuil Marketplace

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he “Big Tree” at Faneuil Hall Marketplace is by tradition the tallest decorated tree in the Northeast.

Lights (30,000 of them, plus 1,000 strobes) go on during a ceremony including live musical performances to be. On 11/27, the Marketplace begins its annual Blink! music/light show featuring 6 new songs this year.

The show runs daily on the half-hour from 4:30pm-10pm through Jan. 1.

FURTHER AFIELD Winterlights at Naumkeag — Canton, North Andover & Stockbridge

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rustees’ Winterlights returns and is bigger and better than ever. Come for magical experiences at three beautiful garden properties, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, The Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, and new this year, Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, as they sparkle with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the family for scavenger hunts, crafts, seasonal characters and experiences, food and refreshments, and more. Winterlights runs multiple evenings each week starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and running through the end of December. www.thetrustees.org/ winterlights.

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Friday, November 29

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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary 100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown 508-627-4850; massaudubon.org

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his celebration of fall is a Vineyard tradition held the day after Thanksgiving that draws hundreds of islanders and visitors each year. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun for the whole family! Come be a part of this longstanding Island tradition.

Members: $6; nonmembers: $10; free for children under 3. Register at massaudubon.org

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ARLINGTON Lesley Ellis School

All School Open House November 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm Middle School Open House November 13, 2019 @ 7:00 pm 34 Winter St • www.lesleyellis.org/

BEDFORD Bedford Montessori School

Open House November 16, 2019 @ 1:00 pm 8 Alfred Cir • www.bedfordmontessori.org

BOSTON Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center Open House November 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm 477 Longwood Ave • www.fjecc.org/

BRAINTREE Thayer Academy

Upper School Open House November 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am 745 Washington St • www.thayer.org

BRIGHTON Saint Columbkille Partnership School Open House November 6, 2019 @ 8:30 am 25 Arlington St www.stcps.org/

BROOKLINE The Park School

Fall Open House November 3, 2019 @ 12:00 pm 171 Goddard Ave • www.parkschool.org

Park Street School

Open House (Toddler-Grade 6) November 19, 2019 @ 9:00 am 67 Brimmer St (Elementary) 1 Park St (Preschool) www.parkstreetschool.org

St. Mary’s Brookline

CHESTNUT HILL Mount Alvernia Academy

Admissions Open House (Preschool - Grade 6) November 3, 2019 @ 11:00 am 20 Manet Rd • www.maa.school/

DEDHAM The Rashi School Open House November 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am 8000 Great Meadow Rd www.rashi.org/

MILTON Thacher Montessori School

Open House November 16, 2019 @ 10:30 am Montessori Information Session December 4, 2019 @ 9:30 am January 17, 2020 @ 9:30 am 1425 Blue Hill Ave www.thacherschool.org/

NATICK Riverbend School

Admissions Open House November 2, 2019 @ 11:00 am 33 Eliot St • www.riverbendschool.org/

NEWTON Mount Alvernia High School Open House November 3, 2019 @ 1:30 pm 790 Centre St www.mountalverniahs.org/

Newton Country Day School Open House November 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm 785 Centre St www.newtoncountryday.org/

QUINCY Adams Montessori School Open House November 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am 310 Adams St www.adamsmontessori.org/

Open House SOUTHBOROUGH November 13, 2019 @ 9:00 am 67 Harvard St • www.stmarys-brookline.org/ Fay School Admission Open House November 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm CAMBRIDGE 23 Middle Rd • www.fayschool.org/

Cambridge-Ellis School

Open House November 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am 80 Trowbridge St www.cambridge-ellis.org/

Fayerweather Street School

All School Fall Open House November 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am 765 Concord Ave • www.fayerweather.org/

TYNGSBORO Academy of Notre Dame

Open House November 17, 2019 @ 12:00 pm 180 Middlesex Rd www.ndatyngsboro.org.org

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Silhouette Artist at Magpie Kids 10am-6:30pm, Magpie Kids, 95 Elm St, Somerville. Magpie Kids will be hosting artist Erik Johnson a highly skilled, 3rd generation silhouette artist. Within minutes, Erik hand cuts each silhouette just by looking at the subjects profile. When he’s done you’ll have an amazing keepsake silhouette of your child or a great gift for a loved one! $30 each; $15 for duplicates. 617-764-4110; register at eventbrite.com

First Friday Nights Free!

4:30-8pm, Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street (Rte 27) Acton. The Discovery Museum in Acton is offering free admission to explore the museum at night on the first Friday of every month! They will greatly accept and appreciate non-perishable food donations for the Acton Food Pantry and Open Table of Concord and Maynard. Please note: Discovery Woods closes at dusk. FREE. 978-264-4200; www. discoveryacton.org

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 6-10:30pm, Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, R.I. A nighttime display of thousands of illuminated jack-o-lanterns, many of them professionally carved masterpieces.

Sensory-friendly hour from 5-6pm. Through Nov. 3. $12-18. 401-7853510; rwpzoo.org

2 Saturday Paws on the Trail 4K Fun Run/Walk and Kitty Kat Dash 9am, Reading Town Forest, 85 Sunset Rock Lane, Reading.

Bring your family and friends to help make a difference for more local animals! Up to $35/person. 551.800.7297; pawswakefield. rescuegroups.org

Kids Make Breakfast 9:30-11:30am, Powisset Farm, 39 Powisset St, Dover. In this handson class your kiddos will learn to whip up classic breakfast foods, bringing you one step closer to the ever-coveted breakfast-in-bed.

Afterwards, the whole family is invited to eat the yummy breakfast prepared by the kids. Member Child: $48; Nonmember Child: $60; designed for kids ages 7-12. 508.785.0339; ttor.org

Girls Day 10am – 5pm, MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge.

Visitors will spend the day learning about nautical science and engineering through various demonstrations, presentations and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 10+ but all are welcome.

Free with admission. 617-253-5927; mitmuseum.mit.edu

Tanglewood Marionettes presents The Dragon King 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline.

Through humorous interplay, the audience will learn about various forms of puppets. Then it’s on with the show! Featuring over twenty beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, The Fairy Circus is a showcase for turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry. The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, transform, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the best-loved music of favorite composers! Adults, $13; youth, $10. Recommended ages 3+. 617734-2501; coolidge.org

Drop-In Family Days at Umbrella Arts Center

WELLESLEY Dana Hall School

2-5pm, The Umbrella Community Arts Center, 40 Stow St., Concord.

Create art and memories with the entire family. Learn different artistic mediums and techniques through projects guided by the talented instructors that designed them. FREE. 978-371-0820; theumbrellaarts.org

Shipley Center 45 Dana Rd • www.danahall.org/

The Great Pumpkin Chuck and Family Hike

The International School of Boston Athletics Open House November 19, 2019 @ 5:30 pm (ISB) All School Open House November 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am 45 Matignon Rd • www.isbos.org/

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3-5pm, Chestnut Hill Farm, 5 Chestnut Hill Rd, Southborough.

Watch jack-o-lanterns hurl through the air and burst as they fall to

the ground! After a family-oriented hike, Chestnut Hill’s very own catapult will turn the pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns from your front porch into compost. $12-20 per person, $24-30 per family.

Registration required. 508.785.0339; ttor.org

Fruitlands Annual Bonfire

Preschool - Grade 8

Fall Open Houses

5-7pm, Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. Close out the season with the burning of a bonfire sculpture and roasting marshmallows. FREE. 978-456-3924; fruitlands.org

All School Sunday, November 3 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Especially for Me: Evening for Families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and KODA Children 5-8pm, Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street (Rte 27) Acton. Come join in all the fun and explore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special free evening event for families with families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or KODA children. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together while the museum is closed to the general public. ASL Interpreters will be on-site to support your visit. Dinner will be served by Not Your Average Joe’s, Acton. FREE. Registration required. 978-264-4200; www.discoveryacton.org

Harvest Dinner with the Pilgrims 5:30pm, Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth. Discover the table manners and recipes of 1627 as you enjoy songs and dinner with Pilgrims. Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 24, 27, 29, & 30. Adults, $70; youth, $50, includes museum admission. 508-746-1622; plimoth. org

A New England Thanksgiving 9:30am-4pm, Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. On Thanksgiving and weekends in November, experience the traditions of preparing for an early 19th-century New England Thanksgiving. Learn about 1830s dining etiquette and watch the men of the Village compete in a post-dinner target shoot (weekends). Smell the scents of roasted turkey and pies warming by the fire. Free with admission. 800-733-1830; osv.org

3 Sunday Enchanted Forest Day 10am-12pm, Stevens-Coolidge Place, 137 Andover Street, North Andover. Come dressed in your finest fairy wings and elfin garb!

Scour the gardens for natural fallen materials, then build a magical home for the fairies to nest in during the winter months. Member Child: $5; nonmember child: $10; adults: free. Pre-registration is encouraged. 978-356-4351 X 3202; ttor.org

Middle School

Outstanding academics.

Critical thinkers.

Global citizens.

Wednesday, November 13 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Accepting applications for 2020.

Financial aid is available.

Join us at one of our upcoming open houses!

Tricia Moran, Director of Admission 781.641.1346 tmoran@lesleyellis.org 34 Winter St. | Arlington, MA 02474 | lesleyellis.org

Little People’s Playhouse

Educating and caring for your child like their own!

15 mos. to 6 yrs. • Pre K • Kindergarten Before & After School Ages 6-12 • 7am - 6pm Part-time Preschool • 7am - 1pm ♦ Literacy based academic program focusing on the whole child ♦ Tutoring available ♦ Catered hot meals included

ONGOING ENROLLMENT

www.peopleplayhouse.net 32 South Fairview Street ♦ W. Roxbury/Roslindale Line ♦ 617-323-2566 4019 Washington Street ♦ Roslindale/Jamaica Plain ♦ 617-323-6144

HIP Trails Day 12-3pm, Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. Volunteer for Trails Day with the Habitat Intergenerational Program. This all ages event will focus on environmental stewardship. Volunteers will chip trails and help tend to the children’s garden and herb garden. Special activities will be available for young children. FREE. 617-489-5050; massaudubon.org

Wild Walk: Family Ninjas in Nature Skills Festival 1pm, Concord Land Conservation Trust Chamberlin Woods, 175 Sudbury Rd, Concord. Spend the afternoon learning to start a fire by friction, whittle sticks, make crafts and tools with natural materials. Learn how to see the forest through an animal’s eyes and move with stealth; listen to and identify birds; and learn about wild edibles. $10/person; $20/family. 978-371-0820; register at theumbrellaarts.org

Baby Shark Live Showtimes: 1 & 5pm, Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston. Take an adventure into the sea with Baby Shark as he joins up with his friend Pinkfong to sing and dance through some of your favorite new and classic songs! Baby Shark Live! is a state-of-theart enchanting kids spectacular. Tickets starting at $30. 617-9026130. emersoncolonialtheatre.com

Our mission is to create an early childhood program that fulfills the cognitive, emotional, social and physical needs of what is known to be the most significant period of human development.

Friends Childcare offers an exciting, creative curriculum, as well as fun and stimulating learning activities for all age groups. Tailor-made schedule 7AM-6PM, 5 days a week. Regular in-house enrichment programs such as nature exploration, music, gross motor program, and baby massage are included in the tuition.

• Infants

(Birth to 15 Months)

• Toddlers

(15 Months to 33 Months)

• Preschool/ Pre-Kindergarten (33 Months to 5 Years)

Brookline • 617-731-1008 • 617-739-0854

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4 Monday MFA Playdates 10:15-11am, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston.

Join your toddler on a musical and artistic journey that will include story time, looking in the galleries and art making. FREE. Ages 2-4.

617-267-9300; mfa.org

5 Tuesday • Election Day Tuesday Tots in the Kitchen 10-11:30am, Powisset Farm, 39 Powisset St, Dover. In this class, designed for toddlers ages 3-5, your little ones will learn how to make cookies, muffins and other bite-sized classics, as well as cooking skills like how to mix, stir, whisk and more! Member Child: $24; Nonmember Child: $30. 508.785.0339; ttor.org

Lots of Leaves 10-11am, Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. Autumn is upon us and the forest has become a colorful display of wonderment. Come and create your very own woodland crown and explore the changes our trees and forest floor go through! Members: $6; nonmembers: $8. Ages 0-5.

617-489-5050; massaudubon.org

Especially for Me: Sensory-Friendly Afternoon 1:30-4:30pm, Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street (Rte 27) Acton.

Come explore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid crowding and support access to exhibits. FREE. Registration required. 978-2644200; www.discoveryacton.org

6 Wednesday Coyote Club Session 4 3:30-5pm. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. Come outside and play! This afterschool program helps children expend pent up energy, become familiar with the sanctuary, problem-solve and learn to work together.

Members: $15; nonmembers: $18. Registration is required. Ages 5-10. 617-489-5050; massaudubon.org

Trucks, Tractors and Tools 3:30-5pm, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Search for essential farm equipment and learn the important jobs they do. We’ll meet our farmers and hayride drivers as we board the hay wagon and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of these mega machines! Members: $14.50; nonmembers: $17.50. Ages 0-8.

Registration is required. 781-259-2200; massaudubon.org

No Business Like Show Business 7pm, Mosesian Center for the Arts, MainStage Theater, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. In this production, the Junior Players showcase their vocal, dance, and performance skills in a one-of-a-kind musical review about the joys of show business! Tickets: $10. 800-838-3006; watertownchildrenstheatre.org

9 Saturday Junior Artists 10:30am-12:30pm, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston.

Enjoy a weekly free drop-in creative morning for families with children ages 5 to 8. Look closely at art, make art, and have fun! Free with admission. 617-267-9300; mfa.org

10 Sunday Magic by Bonaparté 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. Come join in the Magical Fun as Bonaparté — New England’s Hottest Magician — excites and delights children and families with his special brand of Magic! Adults, $13.50; youth, $10.50. Recommended ages 3+.

617-734-2501; coolidge.org

Paws for the Holidys Festival 11am-4pm, Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd Lincoln. Paws for the Holidays Festival is a family event that includes your children and your dogs. Come take Santa Pictures with the whole family, enjoy live music, kids’ games, baked goods, and solve your Holiday shopping in the arts and crafts and gift areas. FREE. 617-979-8705; phinneys.org

11 Monday • Veterans Day Fee Free Day, National Parks, Forests and Wildlife Refuges nationwide

7 Thursday

The National Park Service offers free admission today in honor of our veterans. FREE. nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

Afternoon Trailblazers Session 4

Veterans Day

3:30-5pm. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. What better way to spend an afternoon than exploring the far-reaches of Habitat! 6- 10 year olds will develop skills using binoculars, microscopes, and compasses to get to know the trails and wildlife within the sanctuary. Members: $15; nonmembers: $18. Ages 6-10. Registration is required. 617-4895050; massaudubon.org

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8 Friday Boston Christmas Festival Varying times, Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston. More than 300 craftsmen will display work alongside the annual Gingerbread House Competition. Through Nov. 10. Adults, $16; youth, FREE. 617-742-3973; bostonchristmasfestival.com

Fledgling Fridays: Bats 1:30-2:30pm, Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon.Interact with your children ages 3-5 in a handson-learning nature based program guided by a Teacher Naturalist.

Create art, participate in STEAM activities, listen to stories, and explore the outdoors every Friday afternoon. Members: $5; nonmembers: $7. Registration is required. Suitable for ages 3-5.

781-784-5691; massaudubon.org

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9:30am-4pm, Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. Celebrate the nation’s military history – see musket balls cast, drill with the Village militia and more. Free with admission; veterans free. 800-733-1830; osv.org

Going to Look Under Logs 3:30-5pm. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. At first it may not look like much, but there is an exciting world under an old decaying log. Join naturalist, Jill Tapper, as she turns over some logs to look for roly-polys, worms, slugs, and more! FREE. Ages 0-5. Registration is required. 617-4895050; massaudubon.org

Full Moon Hike 6:30-8pm. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. Have you ever explored the woods under the light of the moon? This night hike will begin with some activities to heighten your senses, then embark on a hike around the sanctuary with the moon as your light source, look and listen to the wonders of New England by night! Members: $8; nonmembers: $10. Suitable for ages 5 & up. Registration is required. 617-489-5050; massaudubon. org

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festival made for, about and by kids, with screenings, workshops and more. Through Nov. 17. Prices and times vary. 781-662-1102; bikff.org

Pig-casso

In the Heights

10-11:30am, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. If pigs were kids, then mud would be their fingerpaint!

Bring your 2-8 year olds to learn about and take care of these porky artists. Watch them whip up a muddy masterpiece, then make some art of your own! Members: $13; nonmembers: $16.

Registration is required. 781-259-2136; massaudubon.org

2pm & 7pm showtimes 11/15-17, Mosesian Center for the Arts, MainStage Theater, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Join WCT on the MainStage for this exciting and rhythmic musical as we celebrate community, roots, and chasing your dreams. $15. 800-838-3006; watertownchildrenstheatre.org

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Edaville USA, 5 Pine St., Carver. Over 17 million lights illuminate the park. Ticket includes rides and Thomas Land. $35 and up. 508-8668190; edaville.com

Mousing Around 10-11:30am, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Mice are often underestimated and misunderstood, like did you know they can outrun and maneuver most predators?

Come and meet some magnificent mice and learn more about what makes these squeaky creatures so special. Members: $13; nonmembers: $16. Ages 2-8. Registration is required. 781-2592136; massaudubon.org

Opening: Christmas Festival of Lights

16 Saturday Saturday Morning Family Nature Walks 10-11:30am, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Sharpen your observation skills and expand your knowledge of the natural world with the whole family! On this walk, an experienced naturalists will guide you and answer your kiddo’s

15 Friday Fledgling Fridays: Owls 1:30-2:30pm, Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon.Interact with your children ages 3-5 in a handson-learning nature based program guided by a Teacher Naturalist.

Create art, participate in STEAM activities, listen to stories, and explore the outdoors every Friday afternoon. Members: $5; nonmembers: $7. Registration is required. Suitable for ages 3-5.

781-784-5691; massaudubon.org

Boston International Kids Film Festival 3pm, The Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. A film

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Here, junior kindergarten through grade 8 academics go beyond grade level, with advanced curricula and performancebased math and writing groups to take children as far as they can go.

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burning questions about the complexities of nature. Members: $13; nonmembers: $16. 781-259-2136; massaudubon.org

Kid-Friendly Tour 10-11:30am, Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham. Families are invited to visit the 1806 mansion while a guide engages children on the tour to think critically about then versus now. A small craft or activity will follow the tour. Members: $10; nonmembers: $12.

Reservations are required. 781-894-2798; goreplace.org

MFA Playdates 10:15-11am, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston.

Join your toddler on a musical and artistic journey that will include story time, looking in the galleries and art making. FREE. Ages 2-4.

617-267-9300; mfa.org

Science on Screen, Jr. presents: Babe 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline.

Before this classic barnyard tale plays, a local scientist will discuss how animals communicate and interact. Adults, $9.50; youth, $7.50.

Recommended ages 6+. 617-734-2501; coolidge.org

Family Design Day 10:30am-12:30pm, BSA Space, 290 Congress St., Boston.

Explore Boston’s bridges in this hands-on family workshop about architecture and design. Registration is required. $10; $8 for members. 617-391-4023; lbdma.org

Especially for Me: Sensory-Friendly Afternoon 5-8pm, Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street (Rte 27) Acton. Come join in all the fun and explore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special evening event just for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to the general public and headcount is limited. FREE. Registration required. 978-264-4200; www.discoveryacton.org

Green Friday Brew Moon Hike 6-8pm, Chestnut Hill Farm, 5 Chestnut Hill Rd, Southborough.

Celebrate Green Friday by getting outside with the whole family. This evening hike will be followed by a local craft beer tasting, hot cocoa for the kids and s’mores for all! Member: $12; member family: $24; nonmember:$20; nonmember family: $30. 508.785.0339; ttor.org

17 Sunday HIP Birding Walks 8-9:30am, Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. Birders and non-birders of all ages and skill levels are invited for bird walks at Habitat. Learn about and search for signs of migrating species, mating behaviors, and nest building.

FREE. 617-489-5050; massaudubon.org

Magic by Scott Jameson 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. Join renowned magician and juggler, Scott Jameson, for a show that will have your little ones giggling and at the edge of their seats! Adults, $13.50; youth, $10.50. Recommended ages 2+. 617-734-2501; coolidge.org

Boston Babies Clothing Swap (newborn - 5T) 12:30 to 2pm. Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave, Boston. Donate or swap baby clothes, momma gear and toys. Extras donated to Cradles to Crayons. Donate clothes, gear, and toys. Take home same. Extras donated to Cradles to Crayons. 100+ families. $5-$20 per family, free with bag of 3T-5T clothing; babyclothingswaps.com

Giving Thanks for the Land 1:30-3:30pm, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Join in this annual celebration of Mass Audubon’s tireless land conservation work. Enjoy festive refreshments, listen to impassioned speakers and contribute your own expressions of thanks with family-friendly crafts and activities. FREE. 781-2592136; massaudubon.org

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Illuminate Thanksgiving 5-7pm, Plymouth Town Square and Waterfront, 1 Town Square, Plymouth. Taking place on the same day as the annual America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade, this program will begin in Town Square outside the National Pilgrim Memorial Meetinghouse and will be followed by a Procession of Lights down Leyden Street.

The event culminates on the Plymouth waterfront for main stage events, including performances by Northern Lights A Cappella Chorus and Plymouth International Chorus. FREE. 508-812-2020; plymouth400inc.org

19 Tuesday Nuts About Squirrels 10-11am, Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. You’d be hard-pressed to go outside on a fall day without seeing squirrels rushing about busily getting ready for the changing seasons. You can even find leftovers from their meals and evidence of their digging in the ground. Join us for squirrelwatching and squirrel games. Members: $6; nonmembers: $8. Ages 0-5. Registration is required. 617-489-5050; massaudubon.org

Tuesday Tots in the Kitchen 10-11:30am, Powisset Farm, 39 Powisset St, Dover. In this class, designed for toddlers ages 3-5, your little ones will learn how to make cookies, muffins and other bite-sized classics, as well as cooking skills like how to mix, stir, whisk and more! Member Child: $24; Nonmember Child: $30. Registration is required. 508.785.0339; ttor.org

Dickens Festival Holiday Craft Fair — Braintree Celebrating 25 years, the Dickens Festival is a unique entertainment and shopping experience with something for the young and youngat-heart. Interact with costumed characters from A Christmas Carol. Visit Father Christmas, gentle and non-commercial. Bring your camera. Admission is free. There are many things for sale — handmade items, roast turkey sandwiches and homemade apple pie. FREE. November 19, 10 am – 3 pm. Free to attend. All Souls Church, 196 Elm Street, Braintree, (781) 843-1388. www. allsoulsbraintreechurch.org

20 Wednesday Coyote Club Session 5 3:30-5pm. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. Come outside and play! This afterschool program helps children expend pent up energy, become familiar with the sanctuary, problem-solve and learn to work together. Members: $15; nonmembers: $18. Registration is required. Ages 5-10. 617489-5050; massaudubon.org

Astronomy Night 6:30-8:30pm, Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard.

Join a local Astronomer for Fruitlands Museum’s star party! In the dark you will see and learn more about the stars, planets and the moon. Pre-register online to secure your spot. Adult Member: $5; Nonmember Adult: $10; All children: FREE. 508.785.0339; ttor.org

21 Thursday Music & Movement: In the Woods 10-11am, Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. Kiddos age 2-5 will love learning about the trees, flowers, and critters of Habitat through song, dance, and play!

Members: $6; nonmembers: $8. Ages 2.5-5. Registration is required.

617-489-5050; massaudubon.org

Afternoon Trailblazers Session 5 3:30-5pm. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. What better way to spend an afternoon than exploring the far-reaches of Habitat! 6- 10 year olds will develop skills using binoculars, microscopes, and compasses to get to

know the trails and wildlife within the sanctuary. Members: $15; nonmembers: $18. Registration is required. Ages 6-10. 617-4895050; massaudubon.org

22 Friday Fledgling Fridays: Turkeys 1:30-2:30pm, Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon.Interact with your children ages 3-5 in a hands-on-learning nature based program guided by a Teacher Naturalist. Create art, participate in STEAM activities, listen to stories, and explore the outdoors every Friday afternoon. Members: $5; nonmembers: $7. Registration is required. Suitable for ages 3-5. 781-784-5691; massaudubon.org

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Kids Jewelry Class: Clay Beads & Charms 1-4pm, Hidden Jewel of the South End, 81 Pembroke St, Boston.

Create several beautiful Clay charms/ beads to add to a one of a kind bracelet designed by you. Come learn techniques that will take you to a new level of design, and teach you to create new charms/ beads on your own! $35 per child. 857-250-2952; register at eventbrite.com

27 Wednesday Opening: Family Trees – A Celebration of Children’s Literature 10am – 4pm, Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road, Concord.

Admire holidays trees decorated with inspiration from children’s literature. Through Jan. 5. Free with museum admission. 978-3699763; concordmuseum.org

3:30-5pm, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. A local beekeeper will describe the inner workings of the hive, how bees create wax and how beeswax has been used throughout time. Members: $14.50; nonmembers: $17.50. Ages 3-12.

Registration is required. 781-259-2200; massaudubon.org

Russell Orchards

Opening: ZooLights 5-9pm, Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham. ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages each holiday season. Stroll along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights and check out the Brick Safari!

Through Jan. 4. $8 and up. 781-438-5100; stonezoo.org

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Various times and locations, Plymouth. A weekend-long celebration of our nation’s history with a Saturday parade, food festival, live music and more. Through Nov. 24. FREE. usathanksgiving.com

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Apples and Wine Festival November 2nd & 3rd, 11am-4pm Swirl, sip, and savor!

Wine Tasting: $25 per person; reservations strongly recommended.

Also: live music, hayrides, make-your-own apple pie, cider pressing, apple samples, and more!

143 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, MA Off Rtes 1A and 133 November hours: 9am-5pm; closing for the season Nov. 25th.

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Mike the Bubble Man 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline.

Magic, science and comedy join forces in this one-of-a-kind show, designed by Mike the Bubble Man to show audiences that no one truly outgrows their love for bubbles. Adults, $13.50; youth, $10.50.

Recommended ages 3+. 617-734-2501; coolidge.org

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Tanglewood Marionettes presents The Dragon King 2pm, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. Through humorous interplay, the audience will learn about various forms of puppets. Then it’s on with the show! Featuring over twenty beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, The Fairy Circus is a showcase for turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry. The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, transform, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the best-loved music of favorite composers! Adults, $13; youth, $10. Recommended ages 3+. 617734-2501; coolidge.org

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4pm, Governor Hutchinson’s Field, Adams Street, Milton. Come together with family and neighbors to celebrate the Thanksgiving season with campfire cooking, games, and stories around the fire.

We’ll roast hot dogs and marshmallows, enjoy hot cider, make Turkey day crafts, and enjoy seasonal tales old and new! Member family: $12; nonmember family: $20. 617-542-7696; ttor.org

24 Sunday Talkin’ Turkeys 10:00-11:30am, Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, 1417 Park Street, Attleboro. Join us at Oak Knoll as we discuss an animal that is so quintessentially American it was almost made into the national bird.

We will talk Turkey facts and turkey myths, and go on a hike to look for some on our trails. Registration is required. $5 and up. 508-2233060; massaudubon.org

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evening hike will be followed by a local craft beer tasting, hot cocoa for the kids and s’mores for all! Member: $12; member family: $24; nonmember:$20; nonmember family: $30. 508.785.0339; ttor.org

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8am, Endicott Estate, 656 East St., Dedham. Proceeds from the race benefit the Dedham Food Pantry and Ripples of Hope. Activities for all ages, including a half-mile kids run. Adults, $35; youth, free. active.com

4-6pm, The Children’s Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave., Easton.

Join us for an evening of private playtime with sensory-friendly activities for families to connect with their children who are affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ages 10 and under.

FREE admission but pre-registration is required. 508-230-3789; childrensmuseumineaston.org

Turkey Trot 5K 9am, Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester.

Work off those calories before dinner! Families welcome to walk, run or cheer. Prizes for best costume. Adults, $30 and up; youth, $15 and up. 617-442-4141; franklinparkcoalition.org

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“Sound of Music” Sing-A-Long Returns!

Amazing Things Holiday Market & Craft Fair

Thru 12/1, See website for show times. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. Just sit back and watch the original 1965 movie in glorious Technicolor ™ with the lyrics for all the songs on the screen, so you won’t miss a chance to sing your hearts out. Adults, $15; youth, $12.50. 781-646-4849; regenttheatre.com

Easton Festival of Trees

10:30am, Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St, Framingham.

Holiday goods and crafts available. FREE. 508-405-2787; amazingthings.org 12-8pm, Easton Country Club, 265 Purchase St, South Easton.

Easton Festival of Trees invites thousands of residents from surrounding towns to revel in the holiday season through a magnificent display of beautifully decorated holiday trees. Ages 12 and under FREE; Ages 13 and up: $10. eastonfestivaloftrees.org

29 Friday 39th Annual Fall Festival 11am-3pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown. This celebration of fall is a Vineyard tradition held the day after Thanksgiving that draws hundreds of islanders and visitors each year. There’s fun for the whole family! Come be a part of this longstanding Island tradition. Members: $6; nonmembers: $10; free for children under 3. 508-627-4850. Register at massaudubon.org

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of Health, and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology have updated their guidelines for early allergen introduction as the first line of defense against food allergies -even in breastfed or hydrolyzed formula-fed infants.

We believe that allergen immunotherapy for food offers hope to children and their families and is an important step toward reducing the risks families face. It’s worth a consultation with your allergist.

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Dr. Margaret Vallen is the head of the New England Food Allergy Treatment Center in Quincy, Massachusetts. The Center also has a location in West Hardford, CT. www.nefoodallergy.org.

According to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, introducing your baby to allergenic foods as early as 4-6 months of age may help prevent them from developing food allergies. The AAP guidelines mainly focus on findings from the LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) study. This was the first large study to investigate early introduction as a means of preventing food allergy. Over 600 infants at high risk for peanut allergy were randomly assigned to either consume peanut protein regularly as early as 4 months of age, or avoid peanut the Tanglewood Marionettes. required.

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Matias Latelier, 10:30am, Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. An hour of magic and surprises from a Chilean Parents of infants severeAdults, eczema should their magician and with mentalist. $10; youth,consult $8. pediatrician before introducing peanuts or other allergens to 781-646-4849; regenttheatre.com.

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WEST and abilities Valentine Card Making Party, 10am, The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Pop in to make special valentines for your family, friends or classmates.

Registration recommended. $12 per pair or trio.

413-658-1100; carlemuseum.org.

29 Sunday The Enchanted Forest, 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. Artbarn, a youth community theater company, presents the tale of a family vacation gone wrong. Adults, $13; youth, $10.

617-734-2501; coolidge.org.

NORTH Ward noon MA to 3pm, Ward Reservation, 104 Winter King St.,Fest, Groveland, Andover.978-373-1300 Explore the property on a guided hike, or bring your snowshoes and sled to play. Then warm up HuntersHavenFarm.com with refreshments by the fire. $10 per car. 978-886-5297; ttor.org.

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hen a three-day national event and #1 ranked Thanksgiving parade in the nation take place in your backyard, a short ride to America’s hometown is in order. Does anyone in your clan think history is boring? Not for long! Stand shoulder to shoulder with your family and watch America’s heritage come to life in the only historically accurate chronological parade in America, representing each century from the 17th through the 21st! Look out for this year’s special float honoring the 50th anniversary of the landing on the moon! Check website for full schedule of weekend events. November 22-24th, Plymouth, MA; usathanksgiving.com

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it—from holiday meals and decorations to special activities and outings. Want to add a new, lasting tradition into your holiday mix? Check out these festive area destinations close to home and pick your favorites. Keeping it local with your loved ones may just become the new tradition!

experience. Live reindeer, twinkling lights, and this year’s Brick Safari (through January 5), displaying over 40 life-size animal sculptures made from— you guessed it—LEGO bricks (millions of LEGO bricks lit by thousands of lights to be precise) is the ultimate way to wow the whole fam! Save time for a visit to Santa and his castle housing exclusive peek sculptures! November 22 through January 4th, 5-9 p.m. Boston and Stoneham, MA; zoonewengland.org

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oin Boston’s Mayor Walsh on Boston’s historic waterfront to celebrate the annual lighting of the park’s famed trellis with special visits from Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty. Don’t send those holiday cards yet—Boston’s Postmaster will also turn out to unveil the new USPS holiday stamp! Take some guesses with the family what it might be—and while you’re at it, take a shot at the number of blue lights strung to illuminate the 260 feet of trellis sure to enchant your evening! Boston, Opens November 25th, 5:00 p.m.

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More than 30 fanciful trees and wreaths adorned with classic and contemporary children’s literature inspired themes and ornaments will captivate everyone and bring those favorites to life. On-site hands-on activities and crafts along with a stroll through holiday-decorated Concord crown this perfect, heartwarming day. November 27 through January 5.

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