New England Celebrates Israel @ 60: Bring the Kids to Israel
| Hours: | 1-5 p.m. |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
Highlights include:
•Israeli culture, music and dance – enjoy the best entertainment Israel and New England have to offer, including special performance by the Rachel Cole Band, Shenaniganns Acapella Group and Israeli hip-hop artist Nosson.
•Ongoing Children’s Activities – ride a camel or pony, dig for artifacts, walk an interactive map of Israel, shop in a virtual Israeli supermarket, participate in arts & crafts and enjoy balloon artists, jugglers and magicians throughout the day.
•Teen Spot – participate in Krav Maga, self-defense techniques of the Israeli Defense Forces, climb the Masada rock wall, participate in pick-up soccer games and enjoy a closing concert with hip-hop artist Nosson.
•Israeli food – sample falafel and other delicacies. All food is kosher and will be prepared and sold by Provender’s catering under the supervision of the VAAD.
•Shop Israel – experience the culture and art of Israel through shopping for traditional and contemporary Judaica, art, jewelry and much more.
| COST | ↑ top |
Free!
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
333 Forest Street, Waltham, MA, 02452 map
Phone: 617-457-8545
Getting to Gann Academy for New England Celebrates Israel
Driving Directions
From the Mass Turnpike and the South
Take Route 128/I-95 North to Exit 28A (Trapelo Road). Take Trapelo Road east toward Belmont. Continue 2.3 miles on Trapelo Road to Forest Street on the right. (If you pass the National Archives, you've gone about a quarter of a mile too far.) Turn right onto Forest Street. The site is 0.4 miles on the left. A passenger drop-off area is available at Gann Academy. Parking and shuttle buses to Gann Academy are at Bently College, 0.3 miles further on Forest Street.
From the North
Take Route 128/I-95 South to Exit 28 (Trapelo Road). Take Trapelo Road east toward Belmont. Continue 2.3 miles on Trapelo Road to Forest Street on the right. (If you pass the National Archives, you've gone about a quarter of a mile too far.) Turn right onto Forest Street. The site is 0.4 miles on the left. Drivers can drop off passengers at a designated location at Gann Academy before parking at Bentley College, which is 0.3 miles further on Forest Street. A passenger drop-off area is available at Gann Academy. Parking and shuttle buses to Gann Academy are at Bently College, 0.3 miles further on Forest Street.
From the Cambridge/Somerville Area
From Alewife Station, take Route 2 West to Exit 59 (Route 60). At the end of the ramp turn left—toward Belmont—onto Route 60/Pleasant Street. Follow Route 60 through Belmont. After passing the Star Market on the left, bear right onto Trapelo Road. Continue 1.6 miles on Trapelo Road to Forest Street. (Forest Street is the third street on the left after the National Archives.) Turn left onto Forest Street. The site is 0.4 miles on the left. Drivers can drop off passengers at a designated location at Gann Academy before parking at Bentley College, which is 0.3 miles further on Forest Street. A passenger drop-off area is available at Gann Academy. Parking and shuttle buses to Gann Academy are at Bently College, 0.3 miles further on Forest Street.
Parking
Please plan to park your car at Bentley College and take the shuttle bus from Bentley to Gann Academy for the festivities.
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