Memorial Day 2013 Events

Posted by L.A. on May 24, 2013 in General | 0 comments

memorial day 2013 – events in the walpole / boston area

Memorial Day, a United States federal holiday, is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War, and was originally known as Decoration Day. By the 20th century it was extended to honor all Americans who have died while in military service. Memorial Day also typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, which we have all been looking forward to. This weekend is a great time to cherish the people in our lives and spend time with family and friends. We’ve put together a list of events for the long weekend – including our annual Memorial Day Observance in Walpole on Monday, May 27, but as we spend time with our families, let’s take a moment to remember those who gave their lives for their country.

Memorial Day Weekend Events in Walpole / Boston area

Blue Star Museums – May 27- September 2
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America. They offer free admission and/or discounts to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, September 2, 2013. Several museums in Massachusetts, including the Fairbanks House in nearby Dedham, participate in Blue Star Museums and some offer discounts all year round!

Street Performers Festival – May 25-27- Fanueil Hall Marketplace, Boston – FREE
Stroll around the cobblestone streets of Faneuil Hall Marketplace with the family and watch street performers, jugglers, clowns, storytellers, mimes and more perform throughout the day!

MFA – Free Memorial Day Community Weekend – May 25-27
Visit the Boston Museum of Fine Arts this weekend to celebrate “Boston I Love”. The MFA will open its doors free of charge to visitors for three days, May 25-27. There will be special exhibitions (including “To Boston with Love”), art making, gallery tours, family activities, and more. All on-site contributions during the weekend will be donated to The One Fund Boston. A 10 percent discount on most items will also be offered at the MFA Bookstore and Shop!

Newburyport Spring Fest 2013 – May 26-27, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm – Downtown Newburyport
Celebrate the beginning of the season in downtown Newburyport at Spring Fest. Enjoy live music, art, fine crafts, and food from Newburyport’s best restaurants.

Bike-Along with Walpole Police – Saturday, May 25, 1:00 to 5:00 pm – Bird Park – FREE
The Friends of Bird Park and the Walpole Police Department have teamed up to teach bicycle safety to children and adults. The safety clinic will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday, and then visitors will enjoy a ride around the park with the Police Bike Patrol. BYOH – Bring your own helmet! Refreshments will be sold to benefit the park. Call 508-668-6136 or email birdpark@ttor.org for more info.

Saturday Shenanigans@ Pallettes – Saturday, May 25, 6:30 pm – Palettes, Natick
Eat. Drink. Paint! Grab some friends, register, and head over to Palettes at 29 Main St, Natick. Great activity for college students and adults. You’ll have a few nibbles, a few drinks, and learn to paint an awesome rustic bike to celebrate summer! Cost is $35 per person.

Service of Commemoration – Sunday, May 26, 1:30-3:00 pm – Mount Auburn Cemetery
The annual Service of Commemoration will be held at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge on Sunday, May 26. Words and music will help remember those who have gone before during this Service on Bigelow Chapel Lawn. In event of inclement weather, the Service will be held in Bigelow Chapel.

Family Paint! Larry the Lobster@Palettes – Sunday, May 26, 1:30 pm – Palettes, Natick
PaHK your CaH in Natick and learn to paint Larry the LobSTAH with your family! Cost is $20 per person. Palettes is located at 29 Main Street, Natick.

Memorial Day Observance – Monday, May 27, 11:00 am – 12 pm – Walpole Center, Town Common
Walpole’s annual Memorial Day Observance will will be held at the flagpole on the town common across from the police station. The Observance will recognize the ultimate sacrifice of all service members, and the town will dedicate the flagpole to Everett C. “Rocky” Rockwood, local WWII and D-day veteran who passed away in January of this year. Following the ceremony there will be a barbecue at the VFW, Post 5188, 109 Robbins Road. Food, drinks, live band, raffles. Proceeds will go to future Veteran’s services Committee missions.

For more things to do, visit MassVacation.com. Weekends like these are a great time to honor the past, celebrate all the good things we have, and to spend memorable time together with family and friends. We wish you a very safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!