• Hands-On History at the USS Constitution Museum – CharlestownSet sail on a voyage of discovery in a new minds-on, hands-on exhibit where you don’t just learn about life in the age of sail – you experience it. Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 – Thursday, Oct 1, 2009
• Green Masterpieces: Boston Landmarks Orchestra – BostonThe Boston Landmarks Orchestra will present an eco-friendly, carbon neutral concert featuring music inspired by nature as well as Thomas Oboe Lee’s ‘The Story of Frederick Law Olmsted.’Wednesday, Sep 2, 2009
• Family Fun on the Boston Harbor IslandsCool down at the Boston Harbor Islands. Enjoy the exhilarating ferry ride and then swim, kayak, hike and picnic on the islands. Free family programs run through October and include ranger tours, children’s theater and musical concerts. Spectacle & Georges Islands are both an easy ferry ride from Long Wharf in downtown Boston.
• Swan Boat Rides – Back BayIt’s still not too late to enjoy a peaceful 15 minute paddleboat cruise around the Boston Garden lagoon. The only boats of their kind in the world, inspired by the opera Lohengrin.Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 – Sunday, Sep 20, 2009
• Recreation Sundays on Memorial Drive – CambridgeBring your bike, inline skates, running shoes, strollers or walking feet to take advantage of the unique access to this normally busy road with views of the Charles each summer Sunday.Every Sunday from Apr 15, 2009 – Nov 8, 2009
• Carousel Rides on the Greenway – BostonThe Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy invites you and your family to come take a spin on a classic carousel. Children will love the colorful carousel horses, the open park lawns, and the proximity to the harbor.Monday, Jun 1, 2009 – Friday, Oct 30, 2009

North Suburbs

• Bread & Roses Festival – LawrenceThe Bread and Roses Festival celebrates Lawrence’s diversity and its labor history. Come celebrate Labor Day with a variety of music and dance, poetry and drama, ethnic food, historical demonstrations, and walking and trolley tours.Monday, Sep 7, 2009
• Gloucester Schooner Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary – GloucesterGloucester’s major maritime and sailing event, and America’s oldest Schooner Festival celebrates its silver anniversary Labor Day weekend, and takes place in the harbor and surrounding waters of America’s Oldest Seaport.Friday, Sep 4, 2009 – Monday, Sep 7, 2009
• Newburyport Labor Day Festival – NewburyportFamily friendly festival with musical acts, kids entertainment, charity vendors. Come celebrate the end of the summer in Newburyport.Mon, Sat, Sun from Sep 5, 2009 – Sep 7, 2009
• The Big Dog Show – BeverlyThe Big Dog Show exhibition featuring twenty 8-foot American Dog sculptures presented by Dale Rogers.Wednesday, Sep 2, 2009 – Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009
• Guard Up After School Program Open House – BurlingtonYour invited to attend our After School Program Open House. Tour our facility, meet our staff and let your child experience a sample of our adventures.Thursday, Sep 10, 2009

New Hampshire

• Marine Life Touch Tank in Portsmouth – New HampshireEver wanted to see a sea star up close? Have you ever seen a barnacle feeding? You can see these things and more at our touch tank, located at the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company dock in downtown Portsmouth.Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 – Monday, Sep 7, 2009
• Celebrate Christa McAuliffe’s Birthday – New HampshireJoin the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Wednesday, September 2nd, for a special celebration of Christa McAuliffe’s birthday. Cake will be served at 1:30 PM. Then, catch a special presentation of Reach For the Stars in the planetarium theater at 4 PM.Wednesday, Sep 2, 2009
• The Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic – New HampshireSpend a day watching some of the best riders — and fanciest hats — in the world, at New England’s premier equestrian event.Wednesday, Sep 2, 2009 – Sunday, Sep 6, 2009

Western Mass

• Franklin County Fair: Greenfield – Western MassEnjoy four days of great family fun, including Fiesta Shows Midway, agricultural shows, displays and events, crafts, parades, a firemen’s muster, horse and oxen pulls, and two demolition derbies.Thursday, Sep 3, 2009 – Sunday, Sep 13, 2009

Central Mass

• Davis Farmland’s Mega Maze – SterlingBe among the first to get lost in this world-class cornfield maze full of challenges and fun. Mega Maze in Sterling, is an eight-acre pattern that changes each year to foil repeat visitors.Thursday, Aug 6, 2009 – Saturday, Oct 31, 2009

West Suburbs

• Ultimate Cruise Nights: Kimball Farm – WestfordKimball Farm welcomes you to Ultimate Cruise Nights, with as many as 200 cars ranging from Corvettes to Model A’s. Enjoy ice cream and entertainment too. *Weather Permitting.Thursday Sep 3, 2009
• 6th Annual Rubber Ducky Race – SudburyMore than 3000 rubber ducks will be splishing and splashing at the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn, as Bullfinchs Restaurant sponsors it’s sixth annual Rubber Duck Race to benefit UMASS Memorial Child Life Services. Event is free and open to all.Monday, Sep 7, 2009
• Garden in the Woods – FraminghamFamilies enjoy 45 acres of trails including woodlands, pond, bog, brook and wildflower meadow with 1,600 native plant species at New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, one of the country’s premier garden destinations.Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 – Saturday, Oct 31, 2009
• Kid’s Place For Fun – NeedhamPainting, ceramics, plaster, stuffing animals, mining for gems are just some of the fun activities the The Kids Place offers. Drop off studio time. Drop-in Studio open 7 Days a week 10-5:30. Drop-off Vacation Camp 9:30-12:30 or 2pm.Weekdays Aug 24, 2009 – Sep 4, 2009

South Suburbs

• Kidtoons September Spectacular – DedhamKidtoons is not just a movie it’s a family event. Join us for Kidtoons’ September Spectacular – every Sat. & Sunday at 12 p.m. at the all new Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place in Dedham.Sat, Sun from Sep 5, 2009 – Sep 27, 2009
• Night Walks on the Full Moon – SandwichCome for a hooting and howling good time out and about at Green Briar by the light of the full moon. Look and listen for signs of animals and hear some great stories about the moon and night animals.Friday, Sep 4, 2009
• Simon GamePlay – An Interactive Experience – BraintreeAt South Shore Plaza, players can sample up-and-coming video games on four-console pods sprinkled throughout the mall and can check out the Yu-Gi-Oh. card game area to learn how to play or compete against other players.Wednesday, Sep 2, 2009 – Thursday, Sep 3, 2009

What are you doing Labor Day weekend???

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