Franklin Park Zoo Events

Here's a few events for Franklin Park Zoo for the next few months! All events are FREE with paid admission. Admission is $12/adult, $7/child ages 2-12. Children under 2 are FREE.

Sing-a-Longs with Su Eaton!
Every Saturday in January and March, 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston

Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones down to the always-balmy Tropical Forest for family entertainment provided by our professional children’s entertainer during our Saturday Sing-a-Longs! Wildly popular children’s entertainer, Su Eaton, will perform every Saturday in January and March. These events will be held in the Hippo Theater at Franklin Park Zoo and are free with general Zoo admission. Saturday Sing-a-Longs will be held January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and March 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Go Ape during School Vacation Week!
February 16 – 20, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston

Set off on a tropical excursion during February school vacation week and bring your family to Franklin Park Zoo for an ape-themed getaway! Learn about these incredible animals by visiting our gorilla troop at the Tropical Forest. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of creative and educational ape-related activities. Plus...Little Joe turns 16, so Franklin Park Zoo will celebrate his birthday all week! Activities include:

• First 25 visitors per day receive a special gift
• Sign a large birthday card for Little Joe
• Enjoy gorilla-shaped birthday cake (on Monday, February 16)
• Opportunity to participate in a variety of creative and educational ape-related activities
• And, many other surprises throughout the week!

For more info...please visit their website or call 617-541-LION.

Tuesdays For You

There's an event for moms going on at the AT&T store at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree on Tuesday, December 16th from 10-8. People will be there to talk with you about how technology can simplify and streamline your life! Who doesn't need to find out about that? They will be talking about new devices, their calling plans, holiday gift ideas, promotions and even how to handle your child's phone usage.

Just for attending that day, please print out and use the 20% off accessories coupon! (click on image below and then print)

Also...feel free to visit AT&T's blog, written by moms. You can find out about lots of cell phone related issues there!

Let me know if you attend and what you learned! =)

Best Christmas Light Displays

One of our favorite things to do every Christmas season is to put the kids in the car with some hot cocoa and drive around looking at the pretty Christmas lights! One place to try and visit every year is in Bridgewater. It's called the Bridgewater Festival of Lights. You can visit this great display at 55 Alexander Drive in Bridgewater, just off Rt. 18. They are open every night until Christmas from 5-10pm unless there is rain or heavy snow. The great part about this display is that you can get out and walk through it! Oh and it's FREE. Yes, free...they ask that you please make a donation if you can. Definitely a must see!

What are some other *must see* Christmas light displays in your area? Leave a comment and let us know!

Jungle Plex Kids Night In Event

I just got an email from the Jungle Plex in Plymouth today. They are having a great Kids Night In/Parents Night Out event on December 5th & 19th, 5:30pm til 9:00pm. Kids ages 3-9 are invited to attend while the parents get a night out for dinner, shopping, alone time! The kids will have pizza, movie and playtime! Cost is $25 for the first child, $15 for a sibling and $10 for all additional siblings. See their website for more information and give them a call to reserve your space!

Santa's Workshop at Michaels

Don't forget that Michaels Craft Stores has make and take crafts for the kids to do on most Saturdays from 10-2. On December 6th, they are having "Santa's Workshop" where kids can make (& wrap) three gifts. These would be great for the kids to give to loved ones. Cost is $5 per child and is geared towards ages 5-12. Check your local Michaels store for more information!

Christmas Activities at Colony Place

Lots of fun stuff going on at Colony Place in Plymouth!

Santa will be arriving on Sunday, November 23. Visit between 2-4 for lots of family fun!

They will have the Enchanted Storybook Village weekends from November 23-December 21 from 11am-4pm. There's 20 decorated storybook trees, inflatables, a huge gingerbread house and FREE pictures with Santa (bring your own camera).

Also...your favorite storybooks will come to life on Saturdays from 11am-12pm.

• Nov. 29--Clifford the Big Red Dog
• Dec. 6--Curious George
• Dec. 13--Berenstein Bears
• Dec. 20--Strawberry Shortcake

Looks like it will be lots of fun!