Little Mermaids on Winthrop Beach

Winthrop:
August 6, 2009:

Thanks to the Winthrop Collaborative's "Extended Summer Activities," lots of kids and their families enjoyed a free puppet show on Winthrop Beach on Tuesday evening. The puppeteer put on an interactive, family oriented show for the kids, who all watched in fascination as mermaids and sailors came to life before their very eyes!




Click here to learn more about Winthrop Beach

Fun Nights on the Beach, Part 2

South Boston:
August 6, 2009: The second Family Fun Night on Carson Beach by the South Boston Neighborhood House had a "Make Way for Ducklings" theme, and the beach was yellow from all the kids dressed up as baby ducks.

Like the first event in July, this event featured games, reading performances and free books.















The little ducklings had big fun with reading performances, games like Duck races on the sand - even a ride on the SuperDuck!




For more information on the South Boston Neighborhood House and their programs, visit their website and Facebook page.

!!!SOUNDWAVES!!!

Boston Harbor, Peddock's Island:
August 1, 2009: What a party! Everybody's out on their boats, in their swimsuits, partying to free live music from the band boat! If the party gets too hot, you just take a plunge into the cold water.
Awesome!!!



SoundWaves is part of AquaPalooza, the world's biggest boating party. On Boston Harbor, SoundWaves/AquaPalooza took place at Perry Cove on Peddock's Island, and the Harbor was packed with lots of boats and even more party people.

Can't get enough of parties like that!



Want to be part of the party next year? Visit the AquaPalooza website and Facebook page!

Tot Lot Tuesdays Begin!

Quincy:
July 28, 2009:

The Friends of Wollaston Beach hosted their first "Tot Lot Tuesday" last night on Quincy Shore Drive, beginning the summer program with an underwater themed puppet show! Parents brought chairs and blankets to relax on the beach, while their kids watched in fascination, munching on their free ice cream, as Rosalita's underwater puppets came to life!

The Friends also ran a kite festival this spring, where kids of all ages learned how to fly kites and showed off their new skills to all their friends!











The Friends have some cool events planned for later in the summer, including a Sing Along with Jeff Jam on August 18 and a Story Night/Book Swap on September 1.

Be sure to check out their Facebook page and stay updated on their Tot Lot and other summer events! Based on last night, the rest of their events are going to be pretty awesome, don't miss them!

Be sure to visit their website and Facebook page

Tons of Fun on Tenean Beach Day!

Dorchester:
July 25, 2009: Tenean Beach Day is the big annual Beach Party on Tenean Beach, hosted by the Tenean Beach Association.



This year's party saw gorgeous weather, and everyone enjoyed a great day at the beach with music and ice cream!

You could rent canoes and participate in water races, and the younger kids got their faces painted.

It was a fun day at Tenean!





Don't miss the 2010 Tenean Beach Day! To stay up-to-date, visit the Tenean Beach Association's Facebook page!

Not so blue on the BluesBoat

Boston Harbor:
July 25, 2009: The Blues Festival SoundWaves takes place on the water!

The "Blues Boat" departed the wharf in front of the Boston Harbor Hotel to Spectacle Island, where it docked for a couple of hours so people could go for a walk or a swim before returning "home."
All this time while the bands were playing, I was rocked by SoundWaves and actual waves alike!

Summer Concert Series Featuring the Renowns!

Lynn:
July 19, 2009: Friends of Lynn Heritage State Park

Local residents and youth groups took advantage of the nice weather yesterday afternoon to help kick off the Summer Concert Series at Lynn Heritage State Park. Everyone brought their lawn chairs to see the Renowns, Boston's premiere vocal group, perform some of their favorite hits and songs. Some even brought their dancing shoes, grooving to the beat of the music with their friends and family members!













Click here to learn more about Lynn Heritage State Park

Revere:
July 18, 2009: You just can't take your eyes off the stunning sculptures - all made out of nothing but sand.

It's the New England Sand Sculpting Festival, an annual event on Revere Beach hosted by the Revere Beach Partnership, and it's the world biggest sand sculpting event!

People from all over the country come to Revere to turn sand into art, hoping to win the $5,000 for the first place in the competition.

The Festival, is definitely one of the highlights on Revere Beach. Visit the Festival's website to see the winning sculpture "Mirror" from this year's competition and
check out all the photos from the Festival to pick your own winner!







You can learn more about the Revere Beach Partnership and their events by clicking here.

Art at the Beach

Winthrop:
July 11, 2009:



The Winthrop Collaborative started their "Extended Summer Activities" today with the Winthrop Art Association's "Art at the Beach." As people walked along Shore Drive, they saw local artists create some mini-masterpieces on the spot, and even got to create some artwork of their own!


Some artists were painting seascapes and pictures of birds, others were decorating bird houses and chairs. But no matter what canvas the artists were using, all the observers had a great time watching them and seeing the finished masterpieces!

Click here to learn more about Winthrop Beach. Click here for information about the Winthrop Art Association.

On the Beach with Books and Beans

South Boston:
July 9, 2009: Beans on the Beach? Yes, please!

Over a hundred families had lots of fun with the Boston Baked Bean theme of the first of two Family Fun Nights on Carson Beach, South Boston.


The Family Fun Nights are an early books reading program by the South Boston Neighborhood House that features reading performances and free books for all kids.
At the Boston Baked Bean event, the kids also enjoyed guessing "how many beans are in the jar" and making their own Boston Baked Bean.

The South Boston Neighborhood House launched the Fun Nights last year, and they turned out to be a hit, which is no surprise to me: I am looking forward to the next Fun Night in August, and I'm sure so are the kids!


For more information on the South Boston Neighborhood House and their programs, visit their website and Facebook page.