FRAMINGHAM, MA – Fun things to do over Labor Day Weekend in the Framingham area.
First, head over the libraries before 5 p.m. on Friday to stock up on videos and DVDs for the long weekend. Classic films are still only 50 cents a week to rent and feature films are only $ 1 a week. Series such as “24”, “Monk,” “The Sopranos,” and “Sex in the City” are no charge.
Enjoy a great outdoor adventure at Hanson’s Farm on Nixon Rd. all weekend long. Try your skill at Tom and Matt’s Excellent Adventure, a four acre corn maze designed by Tom and Matt Hanson. Admission to the maze is only $6 and children under 5 are free. Bring a picnic to enjoy in their giant picnic tent after trying the maze, visiting the animals and picking your own raspberries and pumpkins. Yes, the pumpkins are ready! Other fresh produce is available at the Hanson Farm Stand. Hayrides may be available this weekend. Hours are: Daily 9 – 6, Sunday 9 -5:30. The corn maze will be open through Halloween.
Saturday morning take a break from cooking breakfast and head over to the Mason’s Lodge at 404 Concord St., for their charity breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage are cooked to order, plus there is cereal, milk, coffee, and juice for only $ 3 per person. Proceeds go to Children’s Charities. All are welcome. Parking and entrance are in the back.
On Saturday afternoon, September 3rd, Amazing Things Arts Center presents the Tanglewood Marionettes: An Arabian Adventure at 2 pm at the Framingham Civic League, 214 Concord St. A Persian prince is thrown into a dungeon because he loves a beautiful princess. Enjoyable entertainment for the entire family, featuring a dozen lavishly costumed marionettes. Tickets $8. Call 508-405-ARTS (2787) or e-mail info@amazingthings.org
Later in the day, ride on over to Riley’s Roast Beef to check out their Saturday evening Cruise-In of classic and antique autos and enjoy an ice cream or dinner at Riley’s while you are there. Cars begin to roll-in in the afternoon so there is plenty of daylight to see and enjoy the cars.
Saturday night at 8 p.m. Brazilian-American vocalist Anita Coelho and her Brazilian Jazz Ensemble present Jazz, Bossa, and Choro at Amazing Things Arts Center, Pinefield Shopping Center, Water St. & Nicholas Rd., Saxonville. Call 508-405-ARTS (2787) or visit www.amazingthings.org for information
Other suggestions: boating and picnicking at Cochituate State Park or Ashland or Hopkinton State Parks, hiking to Tippling Rock via the trail at Nobscot Scout Reservation, walking the Carol Getchell Nature Trail along the Sudbury River (access via Danforth St. or Little Farms Road) walking in Callahan State Park.
Also the Labor Day Festival runs through Monday, Sept. 5th at Navin Skating Arena, Rt. 85, Marlborough. Rides, games, food, attractions, free admission and free parking.
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