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4th of July Fireworks


The celebrations begin with entertainment by the Somerville Sunsetters, the USO Metropolitan New York Performers, and the U.S. Navy Band Northeast's Wind Ensemble" and concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. Rain date: July 9.
http://www.som... stance_id=1469
7/2/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm
Cost: Unknown

Trum Field

541 BroadwayFraney Road
Somerville, MA02145


A Sailor's Life for Me?


Kids can show their patriotic colors during a full day of sailor crafts and fun activities.
617.426.1812 x 146
http://www.uss... tionmuseum.org
7/4/09

Ages: 4-19
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: Free

USS Constitution Museum

Boston National Historical Park - Building 22Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA02129


Happy Birthday, USA


Happy Birthday, USA Family Day celebrates the Fourth of July with a day of activities, including stamp hunts, games, and puzzles; the chance to create a flag stamp mosaic; and arts and crafts using stamps. Lemonade and cake are free, and ice cream is $1.
781.768.7331
http://www.spellman.org
7/4/09

Ages: 3-19
Time: 12n-4pm
Cost: Adults $8; Seniors and Students $5; Children (16 and under) free

Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History

235 Wellesley Streetat Regis College
Weston, MA02493


Sea Shanties with The Jolly Rogues


Families can gather 'round the Fort Warren stage for lively tavern music straight from the 1700s and 1800s. Shanty songs and revolutionary classics such as Revolutionary Tea, The Road to Boston, Martin Said to His Man, and Rakes of Mallow are sure to inspire a patriotic mood!
617.223.8666
http://www.bos... borislands.org
7/4/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12:15pm & 2pm
Cost: Concerts free. Ferry: Adults $14; Seniors $10; Children $8

Georges Island

Boston Harbor
Boston, MA02110


Community Day Open House


Enjoy a great day at the museum for free. General admission includes entry to the museum's permanent collection; special exhibitions such as Viva Mexico: Edward Weston and His Contemporaries, Contemporary Outlook: Seeing Songs, and A New and Native Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene and Greene. Free gallery tours and activities are also offered.
http://www.mfa.org
7/19/09

Ages: 5-19
Time: 10am-4:45pm
Cost: Free

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA)

465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA02115


Chowderfest


Chowder lovers should bring a spoon and a hearty appetite to the 28th Annual Chowderfest. This 4th of July tradition, part of Harborfest, features top chefs vying for the honor of making Boston's Best Chowder. Roving performers provide entertainment between tastings.
http://www.bostonharborfest.com
7/5/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am-6pm
Cost: Adults $10; Children (under 12) $7

City Hall Plaza

One City Hall PlazaCity Hall
Boston, MA02109


Boston Pops Concert and Fireworks


Join the Boston Pops Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart for its annual July 4th performance. In what has become one of Boston's great traditions, the concert under the stars celebrates America's birthday with a dazzling showcase of the music America loves! On Saturday, a world-class, 30-minute, fireworks extravaganza is scheduled to begin at 10:30pm.
http://www.july4th.org
Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 8pm-11pm. Gates open at 4pm (Fri) and 9am (Sat).
Cost: Free

Edward M. Hatch Memorial Shell (Hatch Shell)

Storrow Drive
Boston, MA02114


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