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February Vacation

Monday, February 18, 2013

What To Do During February Vacation in Boston

Check out this list of kid-friendly activities happening in Charlestown and around the city.

[UPDATED Monday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.] You love your kids. You really do. But with the recent snow days and the entire upcoming week spent with them at home, you're simply running out of fun things to do together.  Before you start pulling out your hair—and before they start pulling out theirs—check out these great family-friendly events happening in your neighborhood and elsewhere in Boston.  CHARLESTOWN BPL’s Charlestown Branch (179 Main St.) is offering a list of events for February Vacation week: Family fun at the USS Constitution Museum: Test your skills as a shipbuilder at the USS Constitution Museum (1 Constitution Plaza) with hands-on family activities that will be offered all week. View more than 60 handcrafted models and participate …

Kelly Garvey Pellagrini

11:22 am on Monday, February 18, 2013

Extended Free Skate DCR: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/february_vac_rinks_hours.pdf Emmons-Horrigan-O’Neil Skating Rink Monday, 2/18/13 12:00-4:50 Tuesday, 2/19/13 12:00-4:50 Wednesday, 2/20/13 12:00-4:50 Thursday, 2/21/13 12:00-4:50 Friday 2/22/ 13 12:00-7:30 Saturday 2/23/13 2:00-3:50 Sunday 2/24/13 2:00-3:50 Other DCR Activities http://www.mass.gov/dcr/news/2012/02-03PR2.pdf   more ›

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Where to Celebrate Black History Month in Boston

The Boston Public Library, the Freedom Trail and the Museum of African American History are all holding events in February.

It's February, and that means it's time to celebrate Black History Month. In Boston, you've got several options that range between programs, films, art shows and activities for adults, kids and teens.  You can see the full list of city events or check out some of the highlights happening in Boston here: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Boston Public Library will observe Black History Month in February with a series of programs, films, and activities for all age groups. Highlights from the month’s programming include:   The complete schedule of upcoming events at Boston Public Library locations, for Black History month and beyond, is available at www.bpl.org/calendar. FREEDOM TRAIL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

Joseph

3:08 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

How can we expect racial equality when there is a specific month dedicated to one race? What about the Asians, Whites, Native Americans, Indians? Where are their months?   more ›

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