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Cinderella Performance in Hingham – Outdoor Family Fun!

July 23, 2010 · 1 comment

This weekend, take the family outside to the theater! South Shore Conservatory’s Evenings Under the Stars outdoor concert series presents Seymour Barab’s Cinderella on Sunday, July 25th at 10am. In a show the whole family will enjoy, Opera by the Bay vocalists follow poor “Ella” as she meets her new and step-sisters and learns “there is no such thing as nobody special!”

The performance will take place in the Jane Carr Amphitheater, at 1 Conservatory Drive in Hingham. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children in advance and at the door. [read more…]

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This Weekend: Houghton’s Pond Fish Festival

July 20, 2010 · 0 comments

This Saturday, July 24th, check out the 18th annual Houghton’s Pond Fish Festival! This family-friendly event will be held at Houghton’s Pond at the Blue Hills Reservation from 10:00am to 2:30pm at picnic site #5.

You can take lessons in casting, knot-tying and fish identification, then cast a line into Houghton’s Pond! The festival will include instructional clinics, fish crafts and games. If you have fishing equipment, bring it along, as a limited quantity of fishing equipment and (free) bait will be available.

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New! Summer Tips and Links Button

July 9, 2010 · 1 comment

Hey Mamas! As a follow-up to our One Moms Plan for the Summer post, and thanks to some reader suggestions, we’ve compiled a big ole’ list of places to go and things to see on the South Shore (and beyond) this summer. You can get to it by clicking on the happy summer sun in the left sidebar!

We’d love to hear your ideas for summer on the South Shore as well! Please email your suggestions to southshoremamas@yahoo.com, or comment here, we’ll be adding new destinations as we get them.

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Secret Garden Tour

July 9, 2010 · 0 comments

This Sunday, July 11th, get a sneak peak at some spectacular seaside gardens in Hull at the annual Secret Garden Tour. Tours will be held from 10am until 3pm. Tickets are $20 each, available at the Paragon Carousel. Tour maps and garden narratives will be available the day of the event from 9 am – 2 pm at the Carousel and at the Weir River Estuary Center.

All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Paragon Carousel and the Hull Land Conservation Trust. For more information, visit the Paragon Carousel website or call 781-925-0472.

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The Brockton Fair

June 29, 2010 · 0 comments

The Brockton Fair is back in town for its 136th year, from June 30th to July 11th at the Brockton Fairgrounds! There will be rides, a magic show, a demolition derby, a truck pull, motorcycle races and more, including fireworks! For more information on the fair, including a schedule of events, visit the Brockton Fair website, or click here for a great write up on the event.

Gates open at 5:00 pm weekdays and 2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $1 for children 12 and under. [read more…]

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Free Chill Zone Day at Cumberland Farms

June 18, 2010 · 0 comments

Today, June 18th, is FREE Chill Zone Day at Cumberland Farms! To thank their customers, stores across Massachusetts and throughout the Northeast will give a FREE Chill Zone beverage to their customers. Stop by your local Cumberland Farms and get a free cold soda, or a fruity slush. It’s one per person, all day long!

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Local 4th of July Celebrations

June 14, 2010 · 4 comments

If you’re looking to take in a 4th of July parade or fireworks display with the kids this year, check out our list of local towns holding events in June and July! Unfortunately, funds are tight in a lot of towns, many are still unsure if they will be able to afford their usual 4th of July celebrations, and some have already cancelled their plans. In light of this, our list is a work in progress, and we’ll be adding to it as we receive new information. Please feel free to comment if you know your town is planning something for the 4th! [read more…]

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June 12th – The Secret Gardens of Hingham Tour

June 11, 2010 · 0 comments

The Friends of Hope, a committee of the Friends of South Shore Hospital, invite the public to peek inside the secret main Street gardens of Hingham. Eight Hingham homeowners are opening up their private gardens to raise money for the Journey of Hope campaign to support cancer care programs at South Shore Hospital. [read more…]

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Free Fun Fridays this Summer

June 7, 2010 · 5 comments

Free Fun Fridays, presented by the Highland Street Foundation, invites you to to visit local museums and attractions for FREE over 10 Fridays this summer! Check out the following list of dates and locations for when and where to go for your free admission day.

June 25th: Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA * Free Friday Kickoff Event *
July 2nd: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA
July 9th: Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Dorchester, MA
July 16th: Boston Harbor Island Alliance, Free ferry transportation to the Harbor Islands, 408 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA
July 23rd: JFK Presidential Library & Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, MA
July 30th: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Aug 6th: Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem, MA
Aug 13th: Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA
Aug 20th: Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA
Aug 27th: Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA [read more…]

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World Oceans Day at The New England Aquarium

June 3, 2010 · 1 comment

On Sunday, June 6, join the The New England Aquarium to celebrate World Oceans Day with FREE, family-friendly activities on the Aquarium Plaza! Stop by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about the blue planet through games, art, science and storytelling. Bring your plastic bags to recycle and receive a free grocery tote.

In addition to the bag exchange, activities include:

Special children’s area with games and projects to mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s classic picture book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
A chance to test drive the Sea Perch, a real underwater robot! [read more…]

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This Weekend: Craft Fair & Flea Market

May 20, 2010

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Join artists, vendors, crafters and treasure collectors at the future site of The Hanson Children’s Museum for a Family Fun Craft Fair & Flea Market on Sunday May 23rd from 9am to 3pm. Bring the kids to take pictures with characters from Alice In Wonderland, dig for treasures, have their faces painted, watch a puppet show and spend time in the craft & field trip room! There will be door prizes, raffles, goodies and lots of fun!

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This Weekend: A Taste of Hingham

May 19, 2010

The forecast this weekend looks promising, so why not spend an afternoon outside, eating good food, listening to music, and having fun at A Taste of Hingham! Sample food from dozens of Hingham restaurants, then cast your vote for best chowder, best ‘taste of the town’, best accompaniment, and the most delicious ice cream. Stroll with family and friends, enjoy live music on two stages, face-painting, shaped balloons, crafts for kids, and more! Enter free drawings, sign up for special events, and ride in a horse-drawn wagon from the corner of Main & South streets through the charming Downtown. It’s fun for the whole family!

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This Weekend: Storytime Live! is Playing in Boston!

May 17, 2010

Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live is coming to Boston! See Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, The Wonder Pets, and Ni Hao Kai-lan, hosted by Moose A. Moose and his pal Zee, for 6 performances at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston on May 22nd and 23rd. And now you can see the show for less! South Shore Mamas readers can Buy one ticket, get one FREE!

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Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint – May 22nd

May 13, 2010

Are you expecting a little bundle of joy in the family soon and find yourself struggling with that tricky infant carseat base? Or maybe you’re upgrading to a new seat and you’re not so sure that you have installed it properly in the family vehicle? Stop by South Shore Hospital on Saturday, May 22nd between 9:30am – 1:30pm for their FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint.

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Mommies Who Shop!

May 12, 2010

What’s better than hanging out with a bunch of cool moms? What if you could eat, drink, shop, and get a mini-massage with them all in one big, glorious place?! Now that’s how shopping was meant to be…

Mommies Who Shop is a local shopping event where local, independent designers come and sell their products to moms. But it’s not just shopping, they have complimentary spa treatmetns, catered food and wine and some amazing raffle items benefitting Room to Grow. Mommies Who Shop features the “best of” in handcrafted, local designers for babies, kids, and their mamas too, a great girl’s night out!

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