Middle School Jazz Concert, Stories, Comics and More This Week
Wakefield Patch brings you this week's top five family activities in and around town.
Welcome back to our Grab and Go Kids Planner!
Each week, we'll give you the info on some of the 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.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
1. Galvin Middle School Jazz Night Concert
When/Where: Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m., at Galvin Middle School, 525 Main St., Wakefield
Why Go: Take the family to listen to some live music court of Wakefield middle school jazzers.
Price: Free
2. Evening Drop-in Story Time For Ages 4-7
When/Where: Most Thursdays, 6-6:30 p.m., at the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading
Why Go: Join Cocoa Moose and the librarian for some awesome stories and songs.
Price: Free, no registration necessary
3. Comic Illustration for Ages 8-11
When/Where: Weekly on Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m., at Creative Arts, 25 Woburn St., Reading
Why Go: Crash! Bang! Zoom! Learn the principles of comic illustration while creating your own comic book.
Price: $165
When/Where: Most Tuesdays (10:15-10:45 a.m.) and Wednesdays (9:30-10 a.m.), at the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading
Why Go: Bring the kids for stories at the library. There will also be songs and visits with Cocoa Moose.
Price: Free