Get Out: Model Railroad Trains, Owl Prowl and More
It's the end of the week. You're bored. You want something to do. You've come to the right place.
Maureen Peters shops for root vegetables at the Wayland Winter Farmers' Market
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Where/When: At the Cambridge School of Weston, Friday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Dick Towle will give a talk on "Railroad Safety Training" for this national model railroad club.
Pricing: free
Where/When: Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, Sudbury, Saturday, Feb. 19, from 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: The night starts off with a talk about owls found in Massachusetts, and will continue on the trails of the refuge. Participants will attempt to locate owls, and are welcome to bring a flashlight or headlamp. Be sure to dress warmly.
Pricing: free for SVT members; $10 for non-members. Reservations are required.
3. WAYLAND WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Where/When: Russell's Garden Center, Wayland, Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Local farmers sell fresh vegetables grown in high tunnels, growing hydroponically and through winter storage. Nothing like fresh veggies in the middle of winter! More than 30 vendors are at the market every Saturday.
Pricing: Varies by vendor.
4. GRAND OPENING OF NEW BOOKSTORE IN LEXINGTON
Where/When: The Elephant's Trunk Bookstore, Lexington, Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: This new children's bookstore will celebrate its opening with cookies, storytimes and a raffle.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: National Heritage Museum, Lexington, Sunday, Feb. 20, noon to 4 p.m.
Why Go: The Museum launches February School Vacation Week with a weekend filled with model railroading fun.
Pricing: $7 to get into the special exhibit, but museum admission is free.
And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner refreshed every week.
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Cambridge School of Weston
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The Elephant's Trunk Children's Bookshop Grand Opening!
February 19, 2011 at 10:00 am–5:00 pm1764 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
Jon
6:41 pm on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Little late commenting, but I think model trains are such a great family activity - boys, girls, grandparents, toddlers...you name it, trains appeal to just about everyone! My favorite site at the moment is http://www.model-toy-trains.com/rss. Great source of information about trains. And great trains for sale, if you're interested!