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Get Out!: Pickles, the Circus and Zumba, July 29-31
Learn to make pickles, check out the circus and more this weekend.
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Where/When: Weston Recreation Department, 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, Saturday, July 30, 1 p.m.
Why Go: Learn how to use local green beans and cucumbers to make homemade pickles. This three-hour workshop will include a presentation of home canning and food safety procedures, a step-by-step overview of canning using the boiling waterbath method, and a hands-on session making Dilly Beans and Cucumber Pickles. Each participant will be able to take home a jar of pickles and a packet of information to get started canning at home.
Pricing: $25 for Land's Sake members, $35 for non-members
Where/When: 310 Baker Ave, Concord, Saturday, July 30, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Celebrate National Dance Day with this hour-long dance and exercise class.
Pricing: $10
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Where/When: Lyman Estate Greenhouses, 185 Lyman St., Waltham, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 29, 30 and 31, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: All of the hosta, perennial, herb, and annual plants at the greenhouses are heavily discounted for this weekend sale. Expert staff help you choose plants for your personal garden conditions.
Pricing: Members: $20, Non-Members: $35
Where/When: Gore Place Society, 52 Gore St., Waltham, Friday & Saturday July 29 and 30, showtimes vary.
Why Go: Kids ages 11 to 18 are stars, on highwire and trapeze, as clowns, jugglers, acrobats and more.
Pricing: Tickets $25/adult, $19/child (2 -12); free for under 2