Weekend Fun in Metrowest

Pretty good weekend on the schedule! So I had to put together a whole blog post to share it all. If you know of anything else, please share! Otherwise, have fun!

All Weekend

Lincoln Winter Carnival – Lincoln
The Winter Carnival is a annual event sponsored by the Recreation Committee designed to foster a sense of community throughout the Town of Lincoln. Lots of events and most are free or low-cost.
Friday, Jan 27, 2012 - Sunday, Jan 29, 2012

Fire & Ice Days at Old Sturbridge Village - Sturbridge
Old Sturbridge Village embraces the joys of an old fashioned winter with a “Fire and Ice” celebration, complete with ice skating, sledding on vintage 1830s sleds, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Kids get free admission to OSV.
Saturday, Jan 28 and Sunday, Jan 29, 2012

The 2012 deCordova Biennial - Lincoln 

The 23 artists and collaboratives involved with the unthemed deCordova Biennial exhibition. Wondering if it is family-friendly? It can be.
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 - Sunday, Jan 29, 2012

Saturday

Fruitlands Winterfest Weekends – Harvard
Create your own fun and winter memories on Fruitlands Museum’s 200 acre wintery wonderland and catch snowy views of towering Tree Figures. Join us on winter Saturdays for skating, snowshoeing, sledding and X-country skiing then warm up with hot chocolate and hotdogs around the bonfire. $20 per car.
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 

Celebrate Winter Family Day at Spellman Museum – Weston
Using real postage stamps, make snowmen, snowflakes and snowballs. Other arts and crafts with stamps. Stamp games for prizes. Create your own free stamp collecton. Wear mittens and/or ear muffs win a special prize.
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012

Especially for Me! Free Evening for Children on the Autism Spectrum at the Discovery Museum - Acton

Come join in all the fun during this special free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum. Pre-registration required. Visit http://tinyurl.com/EspeciallyforMe2012-1 to register. Funding provided by the Boston Bruins Foundation, Morgan Stanley, Nypro, and the Wayland Cultural Council. Free.
January 28, 2012 5:30p – 8:30p

Sunday

10th Annual Sudbury Camp Fair - Sudbury
80+ camps offering information on day, overnight and travel programs for students in grades K-12. Parents and students can meet and speak with representatives from these camps offering unique programs including travel, community service, arts, sports, academic enrichment and traditional camp options. Free.
Sunday, January 29, 2012

[If you want to head into Boston, here are these two family-friendly events that may be worth the drive.]

Chinese New Year Parade – Boston
Chinatown Main Street welcomes the public to the Chinese New Year Parade. Enjoy a Lion Dance parade, and see your favorite clubs perform all day parading from business to business. Free.
Sunday, Jan 29, 2012

The ICA Third-Annual International Children’s Film Festival – Boston

Kids get their very own film festival with selections created by kids and professionals. Young film buffs will learn about the filmmaking process at demonstrations and hands-on activities. Learn more about the museum here.
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012

Magic Beans Grand Opening – Boston

Flash Mob, Elmo, Music, Discounts, Raffles, Pinkberry. Check out their website for all the free fun and schedule!
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012

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Charlene Chronicles does its best to accurately list the details of the events, but ultimately, the responsibility is for you to check the dates, times and fees.

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  3. Belkin Lookout Farm in Natick

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