Here are some events to check out this weekend: 1. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Where/When: Garden In The Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Why Go: Activities for the whole family, including a guided walking tour, a scavenger hunt, face painting, crafts and more.  Pricing: Free. 2. DAVE JOST AND DON RYAN DUO Where/When: 1790 Restaurant & Tavern, 206 Turnpike Rd., Westborough. Friday, 6:30 p.m.  Why Go: The duo will perform light jazz. For more information, click here.  Pricing: Free. 3. DOWNTOWN EASTER BUNNY STROLL Where/When: 1 South St., Downtown Wrentham. Saturday, 11 …

From a way to celebrate a community landmark to a murder mystery with a sweet twist, there is no shortage of events in the area this weekend: 1. MILFORD LIBRARY 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Where/When: Milford Town Library, Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: Celebrate the library's 25th year at the Spruce Street location with guest speakers Nicholas A. Basbanes and John V. Fernandes, music by Claflin Hill Trio, and refreshments.   Pricing: Free. The parking lot and street parking are expected to fill up fast; the library recommends considering using the free municipal lots on Pine Street. 2. …

There is lots going on in and around town, including two chances to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, a Rolling Stones tribute concert, and more: 1. BROOKSIDE 5K AND KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN Where/When: Brookside Elementary School, 110 Congress St., Milford. Saturday, 8 a.m. Why Go: Get some exercise and celebrate Healthy Kids Week. The kids 1/2 mile starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9 a.m. Rain or shine. Pricing: 5K race: $30 (including same day); Kids ½ Mile Fun Run: $10 (including same day). 2. BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Where/When: Milford High School, 31 West Fountain St., …

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find some of the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable driving distance. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Here’s a wine, micro beer and food tasting, a chili cook-off, a mystery dinner and more:  • FIFTH ANNUAL WINE/MICRO BEER AND FOOD TASTING  Where/When: The Portuguese Club, Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Why Go: An evening of food, wine and assortments of …

We've assembled another list of kid-friendly activities to try out with children this weekend.  Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips.  This weekend we include a youth dance, marionettes, crafts and more. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • FIND YOURSELF FRIDAYS: YOUTH DANCE Where/When: Milford Youth Center, Friday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Why Go: Held by the JAG Youth Council and Milford Youth Center, this event will include a DJ, snacks and an area to watch WALL-E. Bring a cell phone to donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers and save $1…

We've assembled this calendar of kid-friendly activities to give you the info on five family events for the weekend. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do, both locally and within reasonable driving distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips. Here’s a puppet band family concert, salamanders, a musical and more.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK •TOE JAM PUPPET BAND  Where/When: Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., Westborough. Sunday, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: …

We've assembled a list of kid-friendly activities happening this weekend. Each week, we give you the info on our choices for family activities, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips by adding them to the comment box.  Here’s a Boy Scout open house, butterflies, balloons, magic and more. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • OPEN HOUSE - BOY SCOUTS TROOP 2 Where/When: Louisa Lake Recreational Area, 20 Dilla St., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why Go: This event is open for boys …

We've assembled another list of kid-friendly activities to try out this weekend. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday and feel free to add your own suggestions and tips to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know.  Here’s a family fun fair, a Jedi training workshop, and more—pick and choose from the array of events. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • 17TH ANNUAL MILFORD FAMILY FUN FAIR Where/When: Milford High School, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why Go: Presented by the Milford Family & Community Network, this will be a day of fun and learning, including exhibits by …

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities to try out, both locally and within reasonable driving distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Here’s a cat show, wildlife tracking, a pajama party and more—pick and choose from this weekend’s array of events. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK  • TONKS ON ICE Where/When: Doubletree Hotel, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Why Go: Watch Tonkinese …

Each week, we give you the info on five family and kid-friendly activities in the area. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Here’s Lego fun, storytime with Curious George, a crafty scrapbooking evening, and more. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • ANNIE Where/When: Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Center, 28 Monument Sq., Woonsocket, RI. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: It may be in Rhode Island, but Woonsocket…

Hopefully, you found our Grab & Go Kids Planner helpful last week. We're back with another list of kid-friendly activities to consider this weekend. Each week, we'll provide you with ideas of things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable driving distance.  Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Here’s a youth fashion show, an ice fishing derby, a chili cook-off and more. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE …

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Here’s a pancake …