Framingham Park & Rec Drop-In Summer Recreation for Framingham Families

FRAMINGHAM, MA — A new free outdoor program, the Community Corner, will offer field games, books, reading corner, arts and crafts, music and more for families on five different days during the summer in a variety of public parks.

Beginning on July 8 and ending August 26, this two-hour, drop-in program is organized by the Framingham Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Framingham Police Department, Framingham Fire Department, the Library Bookmobile, and the MetroWest YMCA.
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News Staff

May 13, 2022

Arts & Culture

family, fun, kids, parks, recreation, summer 2022
Summer Stuff To Do (for Bored Kids)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – During summer vacation many parents may be hearing the all too familiar “I’m bored” from their school age progeny.

In these “difficult economic times” things to do that are are free or only cost a few dollars — and don’t require excessive driving can help stretch the family budget between trips to Six Flags, Canobie Lake Park or other New England area day trips.

For activities in the list that require traveling in town — consider having kids go places on MWRTA routes. Older kids can walk to a neighborhood bus stop, and go by themselves — relieving their parents of driving duty — and helping reduce local daytime traffic.

Things to do in Framingham in the Summer:
- Make some Sidewalk Chalk and color on the driveway, a concrete deck or the sidewalk with colored chalk. If you find a big enough area, you can use the chalk to make a bike riding course or (more…)
News Staff

July 6, 2014

General Interest

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2014 Framingham Concerts on the Green Schedule

FREE Summer Concert Series

JUNE – JULY – AUGUST

Friday Evenings – 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Framingham Village Green

Framingham Centre, Massachusetts

JUNE 2014 – FRAMINGHAM CONCERTS
June 20th	Chris Anders, (country)
June 27th	Three of a Kind, (pop)
JULY 2014 – FRAMINGHAM CONCERTS
July 4th	The Tom Nutile Band, (Big Band / Swing)
July 11th	Hot Acoustics, (Classic Rock)
July 18th	The Reminisants, (Oldies & Rock n’ Roll)
July 25th	JC & Enfusion, (R&B / Soul)
AUGUST 2014 – FRAMINGHAM CONCERTS
August 1st	Metro, (Classic Rock)
August 8th	Playing Dead, (Grateful Dead Tribute Band)

~ Bring a blanket or chair. ~

• Restrooms • Food • Concession Stand •

Directions: The “Village Green”, (also known as the “Framingham Centre Common”), is located just north of Rt. 9 on Edgell Road. From Rt.9 (East or West), take the Framingham State College / Main St., Framingham Centre exit and proceed north on Edgell Rd. – Village Green is located approximately 1/10 mile from exit. From Sudbury, (Rt. 20), take Edgell Road exit (near Friendly’s) and follow south to Framingham Centre. From Downtown Framingham, take Union Ave. / Main Street heading north, cross Rt. 9 and continue approximately 1/10 mile.

Parking: FREE parking is available on-street and off-street, (in church parking lots which surround the Village Green). Please park only where instructed by signs or traffic officers.

Please watch for pedestrians in and around concert and parking areas.

Arrive early for best parking.

For Concert Cancellations & Additional Info

Call: (508)532-5962

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News Staff

June 2, 2014

Arts & Culture

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Summer Recreation Program Signup

Click image to download complete 2014 Spring & Summer programs listing, (in PDF format).

Framingham, MA – The Town of Framingham Parks & Recreation Department has published its list of 2014 SPRING & SUMMER PROGRAMS.

Registration for the popular Summer Recreation Centers, (for children Ages 5 – 13 yrs), begins Thursday, April 10th at the Academy Building in Cushing Memorial Park from 5:30-6:30pm, (then at the Parks & Recreation Office, during normal business hours, until all spots are filled).

Recreation Centers for the 2014 Summer Sessions will be located at Wilson Elementary School and Walsh Middle School. The program runs from 9:00am – 3:30pm and costs $240 per child per session, (Session I: July 7th – 18th, Session II: July 21st – Aug. 1st, Session III: Aug. 4th – 15th). Parents are responsible for transportation to an from program

For a complete list of all 2014 Spring & Summer programs, click here, (download is a .PDF file, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print).

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News Staff

April 9, 2014

Arts & Culture

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Few Spots Left for Summer TV Camp

AF-TV, Public Access Television in Framingham, MA

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Just a few spots are still available in Summer TV Camp at Access Framingham!

This coming August, AF-TV will offer its second Summer TV Camp to young people ages 10-12. The dates are Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16, from 9:00am-2:00pm each day.

Campers will work together to develop and produce an original program. Every child will have a hands-on experience with studio cameras, microphones, control room switcher, graphics and audio. Thanks to a grant from Impact Framingham, we will be adding (more…)

News Staff

May 24, 2013

Arts & Culture

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NORAD Ready to Track Santa’s Arrival in Framingham

2012 NORAD Santa Tracker

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Months become weeks, weeks become days, and as December 25th approaches, children’s questions like; “How long until Christmas?“, and “Are you sure Santa knows where our house is?“, come with increasing frequency.

Thanks to NORAD, (the North American Aerospace Defense Command), kids of all ages can track Santa’s travels on Christmas Eve with radar accuracy — and spend time on the NORAD Santa Tracker Website playing games and enjoying other activities while (more…)

News Staff

December 21, 2012

Arts & Culture

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The 2011 NORAD Santa Tracker

Click image to visit NORAD's Track Santa website.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Children’s most popular question during the month of December; “How much longer ’til Christmas?” can be answered down to the day, hour, minute and second thanks to NORAD, (The North American Aerospace Defense Command).

For the past couple years the NORAD Santa Tracker website has provided real-time, up to the minute reporting of where Santa is, how many presents he’s delivered, and when he may be at your house — and this year they’ve added links to see real time video of Santa’s delivery route, a virtual “cookie counter”, (to see how many snacks St. Nick eats during his (more…)

News Staff

December 10, 2011

General Interest

Christmas, fun, games, kids, norad, santa claus
Join Cub Scout Pack 78 in North Framingham

Scout Pack 78, North Framingham meets at First United Methodist Church, 360 Water Street

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Scouting is alive, well and continues the same traditions founded over 100 years ago.

In North Framingham, Pack 78 is comprised of boys who attend the Hemingway, Dunning, Potter Road and Stapleton schools — and they’d like to see even more boys join!

While the focus is on the boys — moms, dads and the whole family can be involved in scouting activities and spend quality time with their sons.

Could over 100 years of having fun be a good reason to join?

Last year family events included; a day-trip and sleep-over on the U.S.S. Massachusetts, an overnight sleep-over at (more…)

News Staff

September 9, 2011

Around Town

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Good Words Wanted by Framingham Education Foundation

Preparation for the the Framingham Education Foundation 20th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee is underway!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – This coming November the Framingham Education Foundation will host its 20th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee.

They are currently asking for suggestions for words to add to the study list for the bee.

Last year the list of words ranged from aardwolf, (a hyena-like animal of southern and eastern africa), abaciscus, (a small abacus), and (more…)

News Staff

June 9, 2011

Schools & Education

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Pinefield’s 6th Annual Jingle Bell Day

Jingle Bell Days are here again!

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Be sure to make your way down to Saxonville on December 4, 2010 from 11:00am – 4:00pm for the 6th Annual “Jingle Bell Days“.

For the past five years, Jeff Underwood of Robinson’s Hardware has pulled together the other merchants at Pinefield Shopping Plaza, (along with a few 2-legged and 4-legged special guests) for “Jingle Bell Days”.

This year Toys for Tots are being collected for the Marine Corps., Please Bring a Toy to Donate!

Here’s some of what’s scheduled for this year: (more…)

Randy Harris

November 30, 2010

Business, General Interest

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