Framingham Celebrates The Week of the Young Child
| Hours: | see schedule |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | see below |
| Category: | Special Events |
Early Years Are Learning Years!
Enjoy Free events, gifts & raffles, for Framingham Families with young children (0-5). Parent must stay with child during all events. RSVP or Free Tickets for indicated events.
Sponsored by the Framingham Public Schools/Community Partnership for Children
with cooperation and generosity of the Framingham organizations and businesses below.
Schedule online at www.framingham,k12.ma.us.
Schedule of Events
ALL WEEK!
Free Open Family Swim – MetroWest YMCA, 280 Old Connecticut Rd. Opportunity for the whole family to splash around together! Don’t forget your swim caps. Adults must have picture ID and accompany children at all times.
Sun. 4/22 Mon. 4/23 Tue. 4/24 Wed. 4/25 Thu. 4/26 Fri. 4/27 Sat. 4/28
3:40-5pm 2-3:45pm 2:30-3:30pm 2:00-3:45pm 2:30-3:30pm 2:00-3:30pm 3:40-6:30pm
5:00-5:45pm 5:00-5:45pm 5:00-5:45pm 7:00-9:30pm
Family Learning Center Open House – Juniper Hill School, Mon.- Fri., 8am-3pm, 29 Upper Jocelyn Ave.
Enter from back parking lot, Door 8, Room 11. Parent Resource lending library, educational videos, games and toys.
Free Preschool Open Gym - MetroWest YMCA, 280 Old Connecticut Rd., Opportunity for parents and tots to explore movement together. Various pieces of equipment will be available.
Tue.: 9-9:40am Wed.: 10:50-11:50am Thu.: 9-9:40am Fri.:11:10-11:50am
SUNDAY, April 22
-Baby Gear Demonstration – Babies R Us, 10am, Shoppers World. Learn about various options in equipment such as car seats,t ravel systems and strollers, from Alissa May of Graco. Win prizes in assembly races. RSVP (508) 872-5738
-Earth Day Family Celebration - New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods, 12-4 pm
180 Hemenway Rd. Free garden walks, scavenger hunts, wildflower seed plantings, music, stories & live animal shows.
-Newcomers & Neighbors Center Open House, Framingham Public Library, 2-3 pm. Lexington St.
Whether you need information on schools, sports or senior care, this is the place to start the search!
- Storytelling Concert: ¡Ay Caramba! - Framingham Main Library, Costin Room, 3:00pm - Lexington St. Master Story Performer Leeny Del Seamonds presents a piñata full of folk tales and stories decorated with English-Spanish and bursting with humor. (for ages 3-5 and family.) FREE event, but tickets required. Pick up free tickets at the library’s Children’s Room, April 17-April 21, or at Newcomers & Neighbors Center the day of the performance between 2-3 pm.
MONDAY, April 23
-“Growing Kids Who Care,” The Volunteer Family – Town-wide PTO, Potter Road School, 7pm,
492 Potter Rd. Learn about Framingham’s unique umbrella organization, the TWPTO, and hear Heather Jack, Director of the Volunteer Family, describe how parents can raise children to be caring and concerned for others.
TUESDAY, April 24
-All you Need to Know about Nutrition & Health -Babies R Us & WIC on Wheels (in parking lot)
10am-Noon, Shoppers World. Get information, resources, free handouts and gifts fromWIC on Wheels Van and Babies R Us and MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation. Ask questions of a nutritionist in the van, and
Dr. Gwen O’Keefe will talk about fussy eaters and answer any questions in Babies R Us meeting room.
-Celebrate Elmo’s Birthday, Barnes & Noble, 10:30am, Shoppers World. Celebrate the birthday of everyone’s favorite, furry, red friend with stories and a craft.
- Gymboree Free Classes - 2, 3 and 4pm by age. 1 Edgell Rd. classes designed to stimulate the senses and develop skills in young children: 2-3pm for birth-16 months; 3-4pm for 3-5 year olds; 4-5pm for 16 months-3 years olds.
-Family Nature Scavenger Hunt 3:30-5pm (for ages 4 and up); Framingham Conservation Commission. Go with guides to local conservation land to search for sights and sounds of spring. Call 508 532-5460 for reservation and location..
WEDNESDAY, 4/25
-Family Learning Center Playgroup for Parents & infants/toddlers/pre-schoolers - 10-11:30 am. Juniper Hill School Gym, Upper Jocelyn Road, Door # 12. Children enjoy developmental activities while parents have a chance to network with other parents and discuss child-rearing concerns.
-Celebrate Elmo’s Birthday, Barnes & Noble, 10:30am, Shoppers World. Celebrate the birthday of everyone’s favorite, furry, red friend with stories and a craft.
-“Developmentally Appropriate Toys” - Parents Helping Parents 6:30-8:30 pm, First Methodist Church,
360 Water Street. Cindy Feinberg, pediatric occupational therapist, will talk about toy choices for various developmental stages and for young children with disabilities.
-“The Benefits of Learning a Second Language” Babies R Us, Meeting Room, 7:00pm Shopper’s World. Learn from Teresa Burke, Co-Owner of Hola La, why children should, and ways in which they can, learn a second language'. RSVP (508) 872-5738.
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-“Practical Tips for Teaching Your Child to Read” – Framingham Mothers & More , 7:30 -9:00, Whitney Place, 3 Vision, Drive, Natick, Tracey Wood, author of ' Teaching Kids to Read for Dummies', 'Teaching Kids to Spell for Dummies', will explain what’s new in literacy, hands-on strategies you can use, and answers to any questions.
THURSDAY April 26
- Whimsy Art – Storyart Classes for 3-5 year olds, offered at 3 times: 10:30; 11:15; and 1:00,
686 Worcester Rd. in the back of Ski Market Plaza. RSVP 508/626-8989
-Hola La - Free Early Childhood Spanish Classes, 3:30 and 4:15 by age, Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell
3:30- 4:00 for 18 months-3 years and 4:15-4:45 for 3-5 years, .RSVP (617) 966-9940
FRIDAY April 27
Loukoumi the Lamb & Author, Barnes & Noble, 7pm. Shoppers World. Meet Loukoumi and author Nick Katsoris for this special storytime, Growing up With Loukoumi, the latest tale about this adorable lamb..
SATURDAY April 28
-“Meet Maisy,” Barnes & Noble, 11 am. Shoppers World. Meet Maisy and hear her tales at this special storytime.
-Healthy Kids Day at Metrowest YMCA 1-4 pm. 280 Old Connecticut Path. Free family fun, games, activities, arts and crafts, resources and information, special visit from “Wally the Green Monster” and more.
-Newcomers & Neighbors Center– Open House 2-3 pm, Framingham Public Library, Lexington St. Whether you need information on schools, sports or senior care, this is the place to start the search!
-Musical Performer, David Polansky - Framingham Main Library, Costin Room, 3:00 pm. Lexington St.
Acclaimed musical performer, David Polansky, will entertain pre-schoolers and their parents with sensitive and comical lyrics! FREE event, but tickets required. Pick up free tickets at the library’s Children’s Room, April 23-April 27, or at Newcomers & Neighbors Center the day of the performance between 2-3 pm At 3pm, Book Bingo will also be held downstairs for school-age children.
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