Here are some local Spring events happening in the month of April
by Ashley Naticchioni & www.visit-massachusetts.com
ALL AGES
Brewster in Bloom 2012 -- Brewster, MA
April 27, 2012 to April 29, 2012
Brewster, MA
Brewster in Bloom Festival is a town-wide celebration featuring an antique fair, arts & crafts show, parade, band concert, historic inn tour and more. Events include the antiques & arts excursion self-guided tour of more than 20 antiques and fine art galleries; a concert by the Brewster Band (Friday evening); golf; the Cape Cod 5K Bloom Run; the Kid Fest at Drummer Boy Park; kite flying at the tow recreation department; a juried fine arts & crafts show; a chowder fest; and the Brewster in Bloom Parade. See festival website for scheduling details. Information: www.brewstercapecod.org/brewster-in-bloom.htm
Newburyport Art Walk – Newburyport, MA
April 21, 2012 to April 22, 2012
Galleries of Newburyport
Newburyport, MA
The Art Walk will offer artists and art lovers the opportunity to view special collections in some of Newburyport's local art studios. The Art Walk will feature activities at participating galleries and studios, including music, demonstrations, artist receptions, refreshments and more. Information: http://artwalknewburyport.blogspot.com/p/2011-dates.html
Time : Saturday, 3-7 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Spring Craft & Specialty Food Fair --Swansea, MA
April 28, 2012 to April 28, 2012
Venus De Milo, 75 Grand Army Hwy
Swansea, MA
Craft & Specialty Food Fair with great a great selection of crafts & delicious foods to choose from. Information: www.monaquievents.com
Time : 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 401-835-7699
Art in the Garden – Hopkinton, MA
April 29, 2012 to April 29, 2012
Weston Nurseries 93 East Main Street (Route 135)
Hopkinton, MA
For any aficionado of hand made items, this event has always been a crowd pleaser. The event will feature 40 to 50 local artisans and crafts people. Only the finest handmade items will be featured including pottery, jewelry, glass work, wood work, home decor, textiles, photography, paintings, ironwork, candles, soaps, lotions, handbags, food products and more.
Time : 11 a.m. -4 p.m.
Phone : 508-380-2612
Cultural Survival Bazaar -- Amherst, MA
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Amherst Common Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA
An international festival of native arts and culture featuring indigenous artisans, products, and performers from around the world. Shop for handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, and much more. Enjoy free music performances, presentations, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine. Information: http://bazaar.cs.org
Time : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 617-441-5400
Cultural Survival Bazaar -- Boston, MA
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Copley Square, Boylston Street at Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
This international festival of Native arts and culture features indigenous artisans, products, and performers from around the world. For sale: handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, and much more. Free music performances, presentations, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine. Information: http://bazaar.cs.org
Time : 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission : Free admission
Phone : 617-441-5400
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Families Explore Gore Place -- Waltham, MA
April 16, 2012 to April 20, 2012
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA
Enjoy Take A Walk, find Six Spring Things, take a Kids Tour, peep at the new mobile chicken coop, hear a talk from a farmer at 11:30 a.m. daily, and take a mobile web tour of the grounds entitled “y Farm at Waltham. Information: www.goreplace.org
Time : 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission : $5 per child
Phone : 781-894-2798
"Sleeping Beauty" by Tanglewood Marionettes -- Newburyport, MA
April 22, 2012 to April 22, 2012
Firehouse Center for the ArtsMarket SquareNewburyport MA 01950
MA
A classic tale which appeals to children of all ages, "Sleeping Beauty" begins in King Felix’s great hall for the christening of Princess Aurora. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” appear? You will know when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this best-loved tale. In this retelling, a painted story book opens to reveal each scene. Beautifully hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.
Information: 978-462-7336
Time : 3-4 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $11; students and seniors, $9
Party for the Planet at Franklin Park Zoo --
April 22, 2012 to April 22, 2012
One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA
Raise awareness for the planet and all it has to offer. Don’t miss your chance to meet zookeepers, observe animal enrichment activities, learn about the 100 year history of Franklin Park Zoo and the Girl Scouts, and much more. Information: www.franklinparkzoo.org
Time : 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission : Adults $16; children ages 2-12, $10; seniors, $13
Phone : 617-541-5466
Singer Tom Chapin -- Rockport, MA
April 28, 2012 to April 28, 2012
Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street
Rockport, MA
For more than five decades, singer-songwriter Tom Chapin has entertained and enlightened audiences of all ages. A folk troubadour and a pioneer of children's music, his reputation is one of personal warmth in storytelling. Winner of three Grammy Awards, Chapin's latest family release is Give PEAS A Chance (2011). His solo acoustic show features music from his vast career paired with traditional songs honoring his late brother, singer and activist Harry Chapin. Information: http://rockportmusic.org/jazz-world/4-28-12.html
Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $28, $38, $46
Phone : 978-546-7391
Pre-Mother's Day Pink Tea and Ballet -- Lenox, MA
May 12, 2012 to May 13, 2012
104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum is inviting mothers, grandmothers, children and grandchildren to Pre-Mother's Day Pink Tea and Ballet celebration. The event turns the weekend into a two-day holiday for mothers and a perfect outing for grandmothers, combined with the official Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13. Reservations are strongly encouraged; space is limited. Information: www.gildedage.org
Time : 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $18; children age 5 - 17, $7
Phone : 413-637-3206
Duckling Day Parade – Boston, MA
May 13, 2012 to May 13, 2012
Parade starts at the Boston Common, corner of Beacon and Park Street
Boston, MA
Based on the children’s classic Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, Duckling Day is an annual event where children and their families retrace the steps of the beloved characters Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their family of eight ducklings. Children will parade through Beacon Hill dressed like characters from the story and end in the Public Garden near the famous duckling sculptures. Before the parade there will be plenty of family entertainment including a face painter, balloon artist and a magician. Actors from the Wheelock Family Theater will do a dramatic reading from the book. Information: www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org
Time : Registration at 10:30 a.m.; parade begins at noon
Admission : $35 per family in advance; $40 per family the day of the event
Phone : 617-267-7366
Day Out With Thomas Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012 -- South Carver, MA
June 23, 2012 to July 1, 2012
Edaville USA, 5 Pine Street
South Carver, MA
Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging into Edaville for six special dates this summer and six more in the fall! Spend the day immersed in the storybook world of Thomas. Take a magical 20-minute ride on a 15-ton replica of Thomas and meet his kindly but stern boss Sir Topham Hat. Enjoy unlimited use of all our amusement rides and indoor and outdoor play spaces. Dates: June 23, 24, 25, 29, 30; July 1; October 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14. Information: www.edaville.com/edaville_events.html
Time : 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : $18 per person (under 2 are free)
FOOD, WINE, BEER
Wine Dinner Series at Beacon Hill – Boston, MA
February 27, 2012 to May 7, 2012
The Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, 25 Charles Street
Boston, MA
Take a fun and fantastic culinary wine tour around the world with the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s Wine & Dine Mondays, a series designed to both educate and entertain oenophiles of all levels. Cecilia and Tracy Burgis of M.S. Walker act as virtual tour guides, explaining the history, curiosities and nuances of each selection. The series also is about the wonderful food. Each four-course dinner showcases four wines as well as culinary artistry. Reservations required.
Information: 617-723-7575 or visit www.beaconhillhotel.com.
The Many Faces of Pinot Noir on March 12. Find out why Burgundy's own "enfant terrible" is so sought-after, despite being such a capricious grape.
Mountain Wines on April 2. In wine-making, "hang time" is the length of time grapes are able to remain on the vine before being picked. Higher altitudes mean longer "hang-times," which assists in the accumulation of acids, sugars and flavors. For this night, we have selected four wines with altitude from very different parts of the world.
Chile: The Conquered becomes the Conqueror on April 23. Along with Christianity, European vines were brought to Chile by Spanish conquistadors and missionaries during the 16th century. Even with all that history, it is only during the last 20 years that the international market has been interested in Chilean wines. Find out why Chile is the fifth largest exporter in the world.
With Your Eyes Open Blind Tasting on May 7. Look, swirl, smell, sip, guess and have fun.
Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $60 per person (tax and gratuity not included),
Bacon & Beer Festival – Boston, MA
April 28, 2012 to May 3, 2012
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA
Eat Boston will hold its first Bacon & Beer Week. The week will kick off at the House of Blues on April 28 with the popular Bacon and Beer Festival to benefit local hunger relief organizations. Restaurants all over Greater Boston will prepare their best bacon-based dishes paired with beer from local breweries from 2:30 to 5 p.m. that day. Bacon & Beer week includes bacon and beer pairings at select restaurants around Boston, a Bacon & Beer Harbor Cruise, a bacon and beer inspired art show, and more. Information: http://bit.ly/H3vlYO
Time : 2:30-5 p.m.
Admission : $37 includes admission and all beer and bacon samplings
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Daffodil Festival Weekend 2012 – Nantucket, MA
April 27, 2012 to April 29, 2012
Nantucket, MA
The festivals grand event is the Antique Car Parade on Saturday, featuring over 100 daffodil-bedecked antique cars. The cars are on display from 9:30 a.m. to noon, when they then parade around the down town and drive out to Sconset for the tailgate picnic until 3 p.m. Other highlights include the Nantucket Garden Clubs Daffodil Show, The Annual Daffy Dog Parade, Childrens Daffodil Parade and The Daffy Hat Pageant. Visit the website below. Information: www.nantucketchamber.org.
Phone : 508-228-1700
Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum – Boston, MA
May 13, 2012 to May 13, 2012
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, 125 Arborway
Boston , MA
Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Tours of the lilacs and other special collections, music, picnicking (allowed on this special day only), and family activities make for a memorable day. Be a part of this beloved Boston tradition. Information: arboretum.harvard.edu
Time : Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk; refreshments and activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone : 617-524-1718
Annual Plant Sale at Gore Place -- Waltham, MA
May 18, 2012 to May 26, 2012
Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA
The much anticipated Plant Sale at Gore Place in Waltham offers unique and beautiful varieties of annuals and perennials as well as much sought after heirloom varieties of tomatoes and vegetables. With intriguing names like Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate and Love Lie Bleeding, these plants, many of which reflect varieties that would have been seen in gardens 200 years ago, will add beauty and interest to any garden. Information: www.goreplace.org/plant-sale.htm
Time : 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Phone : 781-894-2798
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Day -- Boston, MA
April 14, 2012 to April 14, 2012
Boston Common (corner of Tremont & Boylston St.)
Boston, MA
L.L.Bean will offer a variety of free interactive outdoor activities led by L.L.Bean’s expert Outdoor Discovery Schools guides. Some of the family-focused activities will include introduction to fly casting, and instruction on outdoor essentials including how to pitch a tent and knot tying. Also, come see the L.L.Bean Bootmobile, a 13-foot high and 20-foot long vehicle modeled after L.L.Bean’s most iconic product, the Bean boot.
Time : 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Admission : Free
Ride the Vineyard -- Martha's Vineyard, MA
May 5, 2012 to May 5, 2012
Martha's Vineyard Highschool
Martha's Vineyard, MA
Join ride the Vineyard and help kick off the ride season in style. There’s a route for everyone, including families, no matter your cycling ability level. With the quaint charm and beautiful ocean views of Martha’s Vineyard, choose from 15-, 30-, and 60-mile routes and enjoy the flavor of the island.
Information: http://bit.ly/yU6KlV
Time : 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission : $250 fundraising
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Fishing for a Cause Charity Tournament -- New Bedford, MA
June 15, 2012 to June 16, 2012
102 Popes Island Marina
New Bedford, MA 02740
Striped bass, bluefish, and fluke charity tournament to benefit the Schwartz Center for Children. Recreational boats of any size or kayaks are eligible to enter.
Information; www.fishing4acause.org
Time : Noon-4 p.m.
Admission : $250 for kayaks; $750 for boats; includes up to 3 anglers
Phone : 508-996-3391
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PARADES & FIREWORKS
Concord's Patriots Day Parade -- Concord Center, MA
April 16, 2012 to April 16, 2012
Concord, MA
Participants include musicians, Minuteman companies, color guards, cultural and youth groups and many others. At the North Bridge there is a ceremony to commemorate the engagement between the Minuteman companies and British troops with a wreath-laying ceremony. The parade route winds from Main Street, down Lowell Road, up Liberty Street, and passes over the North Bridge before returning to town. Concord center streets closed from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information: http://www.concordchamberofcommerce.org/docs/PatriotsDay2012.pdf
Time : 9 a.m.
Phone : 978-369-3120.
Lexington Patriot's Day Parade -- Lexington, MA
April 16, 2012 to April 16, 2012
Massachusetts Avenue
East Lexington , MA
Town parade to commemorate Patriot's Day.
Time : 2 p.m.
Phone : 781 862-0500 x708
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