Local Events: July 20, 2009
July 20, 2009 by admin
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Here’s just a sampling of the many fun family events happening across the country over the next few weeks. Take the opportunity to get involved and connect with your community by attending a local event. Know of something great happening near you? Please share in the comments!
Norwich Family Blues Fesitval | Norwich, NY
July 23-26th
Come to the Chenango Fairgrounds for a good time, bluegrass-style! In addition to live bands, there will be a jam tent, guitar raffle, and special activities just for kids. Learn more at norwichfamilybluegrass.com.
Falls Fest | Menomonee Falls, WI
July 23-26th
The fun keeps going at this multi-day family festival, complete with kids crafts, a family entertainment stage, and a speech by Abraham Lincoln (well, that’s what they say!) Enjoy food, fireworks, and free admission–learn more at falls-fest.com!
Econventions Music Cruise | New York, NY
July 28th, 6pm
A free music cruise for parents only! Come and sail the waters with green business professionals for dancing, drinking, and of course, networking. Read all about it at http://musiccruise.eventbrite.com.
East End Green Festival | Mattituck, NY
August 1-2, 10am-6pm
Come bring the families to Strawberry Field Fairgrounds, for a festival featuring live bands, wineries, healthy and local foods, sustainable products, renewable energy and much more! Learn more at eastendgreenfest.com.
Kindergarten Mixer | Philadelphia, PA
August 8, 4:30-7:30pm
Learn how to introduce sustainable products, services, and programs for your schools. This free event will feature workshops, vendors, arts and crafts as well as resources for adults. Check it out at pleasetouchmuseum.org.
Tour d’Organics | Sebastopool, CA
August 16th
As organic farming and farmers markets change the definition of eating healthy, this tour offers fresh and local organic food and fun at every stop. Learn all about organics, plus meals made from locally-grown ingredients, and the importance of exercise at the Sebastopol Community Center. Read more at tourdorganics.com.
Raw Spirit Festival | Washington, DC
August 29th-30th
This festival features the latest and greatest in healthy eating and eco-living among three major cities. Come and check out seminars, health speakers, exercise and yoga, nature trails, food, art gardesn, music, dancing, poetry and much more. Learn about it at rawspiritfestival.com.
Local Events: June 6-14, 2009
June 5, 2009 by admin
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Here’s just a sampling of the many fun family events happening across the country over the next few weeks. Take the opportunity to get involved and connect with your community by attending a local event. Know of something great happening near you? Please share in the comments!
Wellness Festival at AIDS Walk Boston | Boston, MA
6/7/2009
The Wellness Festival is just one part of the larger AIDS Walk in Boston, which seeks to raise money for AIDS research and awareness (aidswalkboston.org).
Arts in the Park | Elkins Park, PA
6/7/2009
Take part in this day-long celebration sponsored by the Friends of High School Park. Listen to live music while exploring the offerings of local artists and crafters, including ceramic pottery, photography, and handmade jewelry (highschoolpark.org).
Dolores River Festival | Dolores, CO
6/6/2009
Head to downtown Dolores to celebrate the community and environment. In addition to plenty of live music, the festival features children’s activities, kayaking, raft rides, and a river parade (doloresriverfestival.com).
152nd Street Cultural Festival | Bronx, NY
6/6/2009
Celebrate all the 152nd Street has to offer with this family event, featuring popular entertainment, folk arts and crafts, games, raffles, ethnic food, and health awareness education (galoscorp.com).
Discover the Past | Tampa, FL
6/6/2009
Discover the Past gives families a fun opportunity to see what Tampa might have been like for their ancestors. Relive 19th-century Florida by spinning wool into yarn, churning butter, and help plant crops (crackercountry.org).
Union Street Eco-Urban Festival | San Francisco, CA
6/6/2009-6/7/2009
Now in its 33rd year, the art festival features an eco-zone with green exhibitors, businesses, and educational displays. There will also be plenty of live entertainment, great food, and arts and crafts made from recycled materials (sresproductions.com).
Banana Split Festival | Wilmington, OH
6/12/2009 – 6/13/2009
This family festival features a build-your-own banana split competition, pony rides, a dunking booth, games, and live music. Sounds like fun! (bananasplitfestival.com)
North Beach Festival | San Francisco, CA
6/13/2009-6/14/2009
This urban street festival promotes the Italian and Beat history of the North Beach area. Come out for live entertainment, craftspeople, music, and delicious food from some of San Francisco’s best restaurants (sfnorthbeach.org/festival).
Local Events: May 23-June 1, 2009
May 20, 2009 by admin
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Here’s just a sampling of the many fun family events happening across the country over the next few weeks. Take the opportunity to get involved and connect with your community by attending a local event. Know of something great happening near you? Please share in the comments!
Fit and Fun Festival - Camden, NJ
Saturday, May 23rd, 11am-4pm
Seeking to encourage young people to lead healthier lifestyles, the Fit and Fun Festival focuses on physical activity and nutritious eating in the form of crafts, veggie planting, and education.
22nd Annual Boulder Creek Festival - Boulder, CO
Saturday, May 23-Monday, May 25, 10am-7pm
bceproductions.com/boulder-creek-festival/
Boulder’s unofficial summer kick-off, this family event showcases community arts and crafts, food, live music, carnival rides, and the Great Rubber Duck Race.
Sowebohemian Arts Festival - Baltimore, MD
Sunday, May 24, 12pm-8pm
Celebrate all things bohemian with three live music stages, street perfomers, delicious food, DIY street art activities, puppet shows, and a kids art fashion parade.
Wildwoods International Kite Festival - Wildwood, NJ
Sunday, May 24, 10am-6pm
Attend the world’s largest kite festival in Wildwood, NJ at the Jersey Shore, then take a trip to the beach. Enthusiasts come from all around the globe to see kites of all different shapes and sizes, as well as compete for prizes.
Carnaval San Francisco: Roots of Revival, Seeds of Change
Saturday, May 23-Sunday May 24, 10am-6pm
Join the Mission Neighborhood Centers in this community celebration, featuring a parade and numerous live music stages.
Georgia Renaissance Festival - Fairburn, Georgia
Weekends through June 7, 10:30am-6pm
Learn about life in the Middle Ages at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. With plenty of medieval entertainment, food, games, and art, your family is certain to get their dose of summer history education.
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March 10, 2009 by admin
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