Local Events: June 6-14, 2009

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).