FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham’s three beaches will be open beginning Thursday, June 17th, 2021 through Thursday, August 12th, 2021, 10:00am to 7:00pm as staffing allows.
The beaches are located at Learned Pond on Shawmut Terrace, Saxonville Beach on Lake Road, and Lake Waushakum on Nipmuc Terrace.
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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:
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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FRAMINGHAM, MA – With school out, some kids are left wondering what to do for lunch.
In cooperation with the USDA Summer Food Service Program, The United Way of Tri-County will be providing free lunches to children throughout summer vacation.
Starting on Monday, July 1st, lunch will be served at Pearl Street Cupboard and Cafe from 11:30 to 12:30. The program will be available Monday through Friday until August 23rd. Any child (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Natick, Wayland and Framingham, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing.
Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe/kayak rental shop are in Cochituate State Park, (which is operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation).
Below is a list of fun, educational FREE summer activities for kids and families available at the park during the month of August 2011, (Tuesdays-Saturdays).
Most of the activities have a different theme each week, so (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Framingham, Wayland and Natick, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing.
Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe rental shop are in “Cochituate State Park”, which is part of the Massachusetts State Park system and operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.
Throughout the months of July and August, (Tuesdays-Saturdays), the park provides fun, educational, and FREE summer activities for kids and families!
Most of the activities have a different theme each week, so (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Do you enjoy taking photos of plants and flowers in their natural habitat?
The New England Wildflower Society, (“NEWFS”), which operates the “Garden in the Woods“ on Hemenway Road is sponsoring a photo contest!
The photograph may be from any season, but the photo must have been shot between April 15, 2011 and October 31, 2011, (October 31st is the deadline for submissions).
Prizes will be awarded for photos in several categories including:
FRAMINGHAM, MA – For nearly a decade, every Saturday night when the weather was nice, antique autos, high performance hot-rods and vintage vehicles cruised to Framingham to meet with other car enthusiasts at a restaurant in the Nobscot section of town.
The restaurant, formerly operated by Joe Breed as “Riley’s Roast Beef” is now CJ’s Northside Grille — brought back to life by Framingham natives Chris Gagen and Jamie Anderson.
Chris and Jamie are both Framingham North High class of 1989 graduates and both worked at Riley’s when Joe owned the place
Along with the partners, Chris’ brother Sean, some cousins and other family members (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University football program is sponsoring a youth football camp July 25-28, 2011 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the university’s Maple Street field.
The “no-contact” camp is open to players age 8 through 15.
Space is limited to the first 100 players to register, (to maintain a 10:1 player coach ratio).
Participants must submit medical release form with registration and $120 (non-refundable) fee.
For additional information or to download forms visit: www.fsurams.com/sports/fball/
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – With warmer weather finally arriving, local doctors and emergency room staff are seeing an increase in deer tick bites, and anxious parents worried about the bacteria they carry which cause Lyme Disease.
Doctors at Framingham Pediatrics report treating children with deer tick bites every week last season, and this year should be no different.
Deer Ticks are common throughout all of Massachusetts and can be active from April through October and are most active in June, July and August. Adults deer ticks can be active any time of the year when temperatures rise above freezing.
The deer tick, or “blacklegged tick”, (Ixodes scapularis), bites and feeds on blood at all stages of its 2-year life cycle. Adult females have a (more…)