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Celebrate the Nature Center Children's Garden with an outdoor tea party. Native and planted herbs will be harvested from Heritage Park to enjoy in tea or as snacks. Kids ages 5 and older can also enjoy some unique nature crafts and activities during the event.
Event Cost: $5, registration required
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Enjoy a concert at Eastwood Beach on a summer night. Music varies from Country to R&B to tribute bands. All state and local COVID-19 precautions and restrictions will be followed at time of concert.
Event Cost: Free with admission, parking pass required
Event Times: 7-8:30 p.m. alternating Fridays, June 4-Aug. 13,...
Families can enjoy this annual celebration of Scottish culture at Greenmead Historical Park. There will be nationals and regional artists, heavy athletic competition, Celtic crafts, Highland dance competition and more.
Event Cost: $20-plus, free/children 12 and under
Event Times: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 6, 2022
This LGBTQ+ Pride Event includes a guest speaker, concert, community resources and partners, local vendors, plus food and beverage trucks. This is an all-ages events and families are invited to enjoy the speakers and music at the amphitheater stage.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bring your own blanket and chairs to enjoy music and fun at the amphitheater in Heritage Park. The food trucks on site are Maraschinos Pizza, Cold Stone and Amaizeing Dawgs. Airbrush tattoos, balloon twisters and henna will be available on certain dates.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, June...
Families are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the music on the Amphitheater lawn. Concerts are weather dependent. Maraschino’s Pub will be on site selling beer and wine as well as Coldstone Creamery and various food trucks.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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June 17: Looking Back...
Families are invited to set up tents in Independence Park to enjoy a movie at dusk. Before the movie, kids and families can enjoy games, activities and entertainment. Dinner and concession items will be sold Friday evening and breakfast items will be sold Saturday morning. Face painting will be...
Celebrate the longest day of the year — the Summer Solstice — at Heritage Park with a hayride, roasting marshmallows, craft and art projects and exploring the Nature Center. Families with kids of all ages can learn more about what makes the Summer Solstice special.
Event Cost: $8/person w/ a...
